Methods and systems for thermoforming with billets
US8287270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2023/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for producing thermoformed articles from pre-cut thermoformable billets are provided. The system may include a heating apparatus for heating the billets, a billet thermoformer for thermoforming the billet into an article, a discharge system for evacuated the formed articles from the thermoformer, and an inspection system for inspecting each of the formed articles for the presence of a defect. Conveyors and billet carriers are provided for transporting the billets between the various components of the system, and loaders are provided for loading the billets onto the conveyor and/or billet carriers.
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