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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2000
Dario Beltrandi, Imola, IT;
Sacmi Cooperativa Meccanici Imola S.c.r.l., Imola, IT;
Abstract
A device for producing a scoring line in the cylindrical wall of a plastic cup, comprising: a mandrel, provided with elements for positioning and retaining a cup applied thereon; a plurality of jaws, an end whereof is articulated to the mandrel so as to oscillate on radial planes; respective circular arc-shaped blades being applied to the opposite end of the jaws and being arranged on a plane which is perpendicular to the axis of the mandrel; actuation elements for the jaws being further provided, as well as elements for actuating the mandrel with respect to the actuation means so as to actuate the arc-shaped blades radially from a position which is external to the cup to a position for engaging the wall of the cup at which the blades form a scoring line in the wall.