Metal working – Means to assemble or disassemble – Film or tape cartridge
Patent
1992-07-21
1994-02-08
Rosenbaum, Mark
Metal working
Means to assemble or disassemble
Film or tape cartridge
29DIG44, 533811, 533821, B23P 1904
Patent
active
052839451
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus is provided for automatically opening and removing a web from a clamshell film cassette. During opening of the cassette a first actuatable means releases a cassette latch. A second means is provided to open one clamshell half upon release of the latch, and a third means is provided to open the other clamshell half. The second and third means each include a pivotal arm having a plurality of suction cups for gripping a wall of a clamshell half. The pivotal arms are positioned by automatic actuaters. Vacuum means are provided for picking up the leading end of a web roll within the cassette and transporting it to a web path.
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Bigelow Donald O.
Caprio Craig A.
Chemelli John B.
Dungba Vo Peter
Eastman Kodak Company
Rosenbaum Mark
Snee, III Charles E.
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