System and method for splitting a printer cartridge
US9588485B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/181
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for splitting a printer cartridge. The system includes a cartridge holder, a cutting head, and a conveyor. The cartridge holder includes a receiver for receiving the printer cartridge, and a clamp for securing the printer cartridge in the receiver. The cutting head includes an idling cutting wheel configured to split the printer cartridge. The conveyor provides relative movement between the secured printer cartridge and the cutting head to affect splitting of the printer cartridge.
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