Method And Device For Conveying Polymeric Oblates To Casting Machines And Application
Patent No. EP2928652 (titled "Method And Device For Conveying Polymeric Oblates To Casting Machines And Application") was filed by ESS Technology on Aug 28, 2013. The application was issued on Sep 27, 2023.
Patent Summary
A method and apparatus convey pre-printed polymer in-mould labels (IML), produced via flexo printing and supplied on a roller, to an injection press for integration into moulded items like cups or lids. The oblates are semi-punched, remaining attached to the roller via connection bridges. The roller is mounted to a device (1) that rolls out the material in stages through a tool (5) featuring holes (9) shaped to the oblate form. A vacuum-suction robot removes individual oblates by tearing the bridges, subsequently transferring them to the injection press. This process eliminates the need for pre-stacking, reduces waste, and mitigates static electricity issues associated with traditional IML handling, such as magazine stacking or guillotine cutting.
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Date
Description
EP2928652
- Application Number
- EP13859846A
- Filing Date
- Aug 28, 2013
- Status
- Patent Maintained As Amended
- Aug 25, 2023
- Publication Date
- Sep 27, 2023
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