Method and apparatus for transferring substrates

Details Method and apparatus for transferring substrates Method and apparatus for transferring substrates

2005-04-19

2005-04-19

Bidwell, James R. (Department: 3651)

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Unit load conveying surface means moved about an endless or...

C198S803150, C198S471100

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06880694

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for continuously transferring substrates such as tablets from a rotary, double-sided tablet press to a second location is provided. The apparatus comprises a flexible conveying means on which transfer units adapted to receive the substrates are mounted. The flexible conveying means travels along a path that is coincident with those portions of the tablet press where tablets are ejected.

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