Infeed system
US9771231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/81
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is described relating to the feeding of raw materials into a machine that converts the raw materials into a packaging template. The system may use raw packaging materials and supply the raw materials to a converting mechanism using an infeed wheel. The infeed wheel may rotate and have a number of edges that engage the raw materials. Raw materials of one form used may include fanfold material that has existing fold or score lines that define opposing boundaries of the fanfold material, but which allow separate layers to remain connected. As the infeed wheel rotates, the edges engage the raw materials, and can engage the existing fold or score lines. Some edges may engage at locations between existing fold or score lines, and can crease the raw materials.
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