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Device for treating packages, and holding-and-centering unit for packages

US9821569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims

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Assignee

KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

Markus Reiniger · Rheydt, DE
Martin Schach · Bochum, DE
Holger Stenner · Haltern am See, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 12, 2012
Grant date	Nov 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 8, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41J11/002
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for printing different colors on packages includes holding-and-centering units, each having a primary and a secondary part. The primary part is held at a holding position during package handling. The secondary part is mounted in the primary part to be rotatable about a vertical axis of the unit. The secondary part receives a functional element necessary for handling a package. A plurality of secondary parts adapted to different types, forms and/or sizes of packages are associated with the primary parts.

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