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Fixed discharge variable length stacker

US9828185B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 2016
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1762
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A Stacking Apparatus is proposed that performs the purpose of receiving the boxes being produced by a Rotary Die Cutter and transporting the boxes through the apparatus such that stacks of the boxes are created and exit from the discharge end of the apparatus. It embodies the four functional modules, Layboy Function, Shingling Function, Stacking Function and Hopper Function. These four functions are embodied such that it has the advantages of a fixed position Hopper Function and still provides Die Board Access, Running Layboy Roll Out and Sample Sheets.

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