Transfer device and linear-type apparatus for the manufacture of containers
US8206144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0244
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A preform transfer device includes at least one clamp including two levers pivoting between an open position and a closed position and elements for the elastic return of the levers to the closed position. The device includes a mechanism for selectively controlling the opening and closing of the clamp, this mechanism including: a lever spreading member driven by a link including at least one free end able to interact with actuating elements to cause the clamp to open against the force of the elastic return elements, and associated locking elements that are able to move between a locked position in which the clamp is held in the open position and a retracted position in which the clamp is free to close, the locking elements being able to interact with second actuating elements designed to cause the locking element to move from the locked position to the retracted position, to trigger the closure of the clamp.
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