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Title:
METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR TRANSFERRING DISCRETE ARTICLES BETWEEN CARRIERS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/002764
Kind Code:
A4
Abstract:
An apparatus for transferring an article from a first carrier moving at a first speed to a second carrier moving at a second speed is provided. The apparatus comprises a support member comprising a track comprising an arcuate portion, and a carrier member configured to be moved relative to the track. The carrier member comprises a surface configured to receive the article from the first carrier in a receiving zone and deposit the article onto the second carrier in an application zone, an aperture in the surface, and a passage in fluid communication with the aperture. The apparatus further comprises a vacuum manifold in fluid communication with the passage. The carrier member is configured to be moved relative to the vacuum manifold. The apparatus also comprises a linear motor operably engaged with the carrier member and configured to move the carrier member relative to the track.

Inventors:
WALSH BRADLEY EDWARD (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/040376
Publication Date:
July 14, 2011
Filing Date:
June 29, 2010
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Assignee:
PROCTER & GAMBLE (US)
WALSH BRADLEY EDWARD (US)
International Classes:
B65H39/14; A61F13/15
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY (Global Patent Services299 East Sixth Street,Sycamore Building, 4th Floo, Cincinnati Ohio, US)
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