Case cutter assembly

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2006-04-10

2010-12-14

Ashley, Boyer D. (Department: 3724)

Cutting

Rotatable disc tool pair or tool and carrier

Tool pair comprises rotatable tools

C083S408000, C083S517000, C053S381200, C414S412000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07849776

ABSTRACT:
A case cutter apparatus for cutting a container has a conveyor for moving the container in a single direction, a measuring device measuring a length, a width, and a height of the container, a controller for controlling the apparatus and for receiving information from the measuring device, and a first cutting assembly and a second cutting assembly positioned along the conveyor. The first cutting assembly includes an indexing assembly holding the container in a predetermined position during cutting, a carriage moveable in a cutting direction transverse to the direction of the conveyor, and two cutting blades attached to the carriage. The second cutting assembly includes two belts each having a cleat thereon for pushing the container through the second cutting assembly in the direction of the conveyor, and two cutting blades.

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“Case Cutter Boosts Productivity at Distribution Center,” article reprinted from Grocery Distribution Magazine, Feb. 18th, 2004.
“Case Cutter Boosts Productivity at Distribution Center,” article reprinted fromGrocery Distribution Magazine, Feb. 18, 2004.

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