Assembly and method of folding materials
US8801585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H45/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A detachable assembly having multiple adjustable components is provided for folding various materials, such as a sheet of disposable wipes. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an attachment bracket configured to detachably connect the assembly to a structural member, a roller, a feeder plate having a return flange, and a folding bracket. In another embodiment, the assembly includes a mounting bracket having at least one hook configured to detachably receive the attachment bracket. In a further embodiment, the feeder plate is formed from two tapered halves which are slideably connected. In use, a material is a fed over the roller, down along the feeder plate, and then forward along the return flange where the folding bracket folds the material inward over the return flange. The user may adjust the position of the feeder plate and the folding bracket to achieve the desired fold width in the material.
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