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Sealing system

US9655786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 22, 2015
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/4878
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ultrasonic sealing system in a machine for making composite webs in the production of absorbent sanitary articles includes a contact roller having an axis of rotation and including a central portion and a peripheral portion which is supported by the central portion and includes an outer surface forming the outer surface of the contact roller itself. The contact roller includes a sealing pattern on the outer surface of the peripheral portion and also includes springs acting between the central portion and the peripheral portion, which is supported by the peripheral portion by means of the springs.

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