Method and apparatus for facilitating formation of moving cylindrical articles into single file
CA 1316481 C · Owner: Vandermeer, Richard H. · Inventors: Vandermeer, Richard H.; Kapke, Milton W.
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Abstract of the Disclosure, Method and apparatus are disclosed for facilitating formation of moving cylindrical articles such as thin walled cans, into single file. The apparatus includes a plurality of diverting arms within a single filing area formed between two plate members having apertures formed therein so that air expelled through the apertures causes movement of conveyed articles not then in single file toward a peripheral guide member and movement of articles then in single file adjacent to the guide member in a direction through the single lining area substantially parallel to the guide member. The spaced diverting arms are pivotably mounted on a mounting plate and biased so that …
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- Granted April 20, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 20, 2010.
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