Weight material dispensing and cutting system
US9290289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/6569
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a receiving module, a conversion module, first and second rollers, a motor, a forcing member, an implement, and a cutting head. The receiving module receives a desired weight value to correct an imbalance of a wheel/tire assembly. The conversion module converts the desired weight value to a corresponding first amount of a wheel weight material. The first and second rollers engage first and second opposing sides of the wheel weight material. The motor drives the first roller according to the first amount. The forcing member presses the second roller in a first direction that forms an angle with an axis of the first roller. The implement selectively forms a mark on the wheel weight material. The cutting head is selectively actuated to separate the first amount from the wheel weight material.
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