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Multifunctional Detabber Apparatus And Method - EP2969471
The patent EP2969471 was granted to Graham Packaging on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 24, 2014 under application number EP14703237A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".
EP2969471
- Application Number
- EP14703237A
- Filing Date
- Jan 24, 2014
- Status
- Patent Maintained As Amended
- Mar 27, 2020
- Publication Date
- Apr 29, 2020
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
A multifunctional detabber apparatus for producing bottles with integrated hooks in a single cycle. The apparatus includes a dual-jaw system that secures the bottle, a striker assembly for forming the hook and removing excess material, and a mandrel for bending the hook into a recessed channel. The apparatus can trim waste, form hooks, and close the hook in a single cycle, enabling high-speed production of bottles with integrated hooks.
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