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Thermoforming device

US9573317B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2013
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7136
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermoforming device (10), in particular for cups (1) that can be filled with a foodstuff, having a mold (11) comprising an upper part (12) and a deep-drawing mold (13) arranged underneath the upper part (12) for molding at least one cup (1) in a heated sheet of film (2), wherein the deep-drawing mold (13) forms a side wall (4) and a bottom area (5) of the at least one cup (1).

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