Graphic Packaging Holding has patented an apparatus for efficiently applying tags with elastic anchor bands onto bottles in high-speed packaging operations. The apparatus includes a unique mechanism involving a rotatable hub, elongated members, and a rotatable wheel to secure tags onto bottles. GlobalData’s report on Graphic Packaging Holding gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Graphic Packaging Holding, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Graphic Packaging Holding's grant share as of May 2024 was 50%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Apparatus for applying tags with elastic bands on bottles
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11980979B2) discloses an innovative apparatus comprising a rotatable hub, an array of elongated members attached to the hub with cam followers, a rotatable wheel offset from the hub with slots, and a mechanism that causes the elongated members to spread apart and bunch together as they rotate. The elongated members can function as jaw assemblies, capable of transitioning between open and closed positions, with cam followers on each side for precise control. A cam disc adjacent to the jaw assemblies facilitates the opening and closing of the jaw assemblies as they rotate around the hub, with additional cam tracks for further control over the positioning of pins on the jaw assemblies.
This patented apparatus offers a unique design for manipulating elongated members, potentially serving various applications where controlled spreading and bunching actions are required. The incorporation of multiple cam followers and tracks allows for intricate movements and positioning of the jaw assemblies, enhancing the versatility and precision of the apparatus. By enabling the transition between open and closed positions, as well as the adjustment of pin positions, this invention provides a mechanism that can be tailored to specific needs and offers a customizable solution for tasks that involve spreading and gathering components. The detailed description of the apparatus's components and their interactions in the patent claims showcases the complexity and sophistication of the design, highlighting its potential for use in diverse industries requiring controlled mechanical movements.
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