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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 20, 2002
Jean-Louis Pellegatta, Le Havre Cedex, FR;
Bruno Galloni, Le Havre Cedex, FR;
Sidel, Octeville-sur-Mer, FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to a system of conveyance for a blowing installation for thermoplastic containers, comprising a series of conveyor elements ( ) which are fitted with a gripper device ( ), whereby each gripper device can move in an axial direction in relation to the conveyor element ( ) on which it is borne in order to become axially engaged on the neck ( ) of the blank ( ). An external radial collar ( ) enables said blank ( ) to rest upon a bearing surface ( ). The invention is characterized in that each conveyor element ( ) comprises a stabilizer ( ) which can move in an axial direction from a high retracted position to a low position in order to bear upon the blank ( ) so that it can be pressed against the bearing surface ( ) before the gripper device ( ) engages with the collar ( ).