Apparatus for crumpling paper substrates
US8360949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S493/967
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present subject matter relates generally to an apparatus for crumpling paper substrates. Specifically, the system provides for the crumpling of paper substrates to form fill material to be utilized in product packaging to fill void space and/or to wrap around products thereby allowing for safe transport of the products. The apparatus includes a feeder for feeding sheeting material, a first roller connected to a drive mechanism, a second roller disposed adjacent said first roller wherein said sheeting material travels between the first roller and the second roller and further wherein the second roller pushes said sheeting material against said first roller to engage the sheeting material with the first roller, and a third roller connected to the drive mechanism for directing said sheeting material out of said apparatus.
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