US3999915A
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Liner feeder apparatus
Assignee: Rexam Beverage Can Co
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Filing: 1974-07-29
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Granted: 1976-12-28
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Expires: 1994-07-29
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a liner feeder assembly comprised of a liner supply assembly and a transfer assembly including a liner block having at least one cavity for receiving a preformed liner. The liner transfer assembly is provided with a pump and valve assembly in fluid communication with each such cavity for placing such cavity alternately in fluid communications with the suction side or the compression side of the pump for assisting in the removal of a liner from the liner supply assembly containing a supply of nestable liners and the subsequent positioning in such cavity, and for the placing of the liner on a core rod or pin.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence D. Stepenske
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:39
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C49/00; B29C49/42; B29C49/4205; B29C49/42093; B29C49/42101; B29C2949/00; B29C2949/30; B29C2949/3032; B29C49/42065; B29C49/42067; B29C51/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
An apparatus for placing a preform liner on a core rod means associated with a plastic molding machine which comprises: liner supply means mounted on said apparatus for storing a plurality of nestable liners; liner transfer means mounted on said apparatus and including a liner block means having a liner cavity for receiving a liner; a pump in fluid communication with said liner cavity; motive means mounted on said liner transfer means for permitting placement of a liner from said liner supply means within said liner cavity of said liner block means and for subsequently placing said liner block means proximate to said core rod means; and enabling means mounted on said apparatus and connected to said pump for placing the suction side of said pump in fluid communication with said liner cavity of said liner block means during placement of a liner therein from said liner supply means for positive placement of a liner therein.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
An apparatus for placing a preform liner on a core rod means associated with a plastic molding machine which comprises: liner supply means mounted on said apparatus for storing a plurality of nestable liners; liner transfer means mounted on said apparatus and including a liner block means having a liner cavity for receiving a liner; a pump in fluid communication with said liner cavity; motive means mounted on said liner transfer means for permitting placement of a liner from said liner supply means within said liner cavity of said liner block means and for subsequently placing said liner block means proximate to said core rod means; and enabling means mounted on said apparatus and connected to said pump for placing the suction side of said pump in fluid communication with said liner cavity of said liner block means during placement of a liner therein from said liner supply means for positive placement of a liner therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said liner transfer means includes motive means to extend and retract said liner block means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 additionally comprising a core rod conditioning means including a conditioning block means having a cavity therein, and means for placing said cavity in axial alignment with said core rod means, said conditioning means including motive means to extend said conditioning block means to permit the surface defining said cavity to contact said core rod means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said enabling means places the compression side of said pump in fluid communication with said liner cavity during liner placement on said core rod means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said liner supply means is vertically disposed and wherein said motive means includes a motor means to move said liner block means of said liner transfer means from a first position in axial alignment with said liner supply means to a second position in axial alignment with said core rod means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein finger means is provided on said liner supply means to limit liner removal therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said motive means includes a pneumatic cylinder means for extending said liner block on said liner transfer means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said liner block is provided with conduits for the passage of a heat transfer medium for preconditioning of said liner.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-12-28 | 1980-06-28 | 1980-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-28 | 1984-06-28 | 1984-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-28 | 1988-06-28 | 1988-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |