Handheld electric capper and decapper
US8978517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B21/002
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand tool (10) for capping or removing a cap from a container. The tool comprises a housing assembly (20) and a gearbox assembly (200) positioned within the housing assembly. The gearbox assembly includes a motor (42), a lead screw (70) rotated by the motor and a screw pusher (90) engaged by the lead screw and moved axially based on rotation of the lead screw. The gearbox assembly is adapted to engage a jaw set assembly (200) with the screw pusher operatively engaging a jaw set of the jaw set assembly.
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