Apparatus for making paperboard pressware with controlled blank feed
US8414464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B2160/10
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved apparatus for making pressware features a vacuum belt feeder which accelerates and decelerates a feed blank for controlled insertion into a forming die as well as retainers to limit bounce back of the blank off of forward stops. A pneumatic ejector on the forming ram facilitates product removal.
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