20240010458. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND FANFOLDING A SHEET MATERIAL simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BOXES S.R.L.)

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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND FANFOLDING A SHEET MATERIAL

Organization Name

INTERNATIONAL BOXES S.R.L.

Inventor(s)

Giuseppe Capoia of Cimadolmo (TV) (IT)

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND FANFOLDING A SHEET MATERIAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240010458 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND FANFOLDING A SHEET MATERIAL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a system for forming and fanfolding a sheet material from a web of indefinite length. The system includes a frame, a feeding device, a creasing device, and a folding device. The creasing device forms transverse creases on the web at a constant longitudinal pitch to define adjacent partitions. The folding device folds adjacent partitions along the creases into a fanfold arrangement. The folding device includes two groups of thrust tools, one acting on the bottom side of the web and the other on the top side. The tools of each group are mechanically connected and dependent on each other to follow the same trajectory.

  • The system forms and fanfolds a sheet material from a web of indefinite length.
  • A feeding device feeds the web into the system.
  • A creasing device forms transverse creases on the web at a constant longitudinal pitch.
  • The creases define adjacent partitions on the web.
  • A folding device folds the adjacent partitions along the creases into a fanfold arrangement.
  • The folding device includes two groups of thrust tools, one for the bottom side of the web and the other for the top side.
  • The tools of each group are mechanically connected and dependent on each other.
  • The tools of the same group follow the same trajectory.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Packaging industry: The system can be used for efficiently forming and fanfolding packaging materials from a continuous web.
  • Printing industry: The system can be used for folding printed materials into a compact and organized fanfold arrangement.
  • Manufacturing industry: The system can be used for folding various types of sheet materials for different manufacturing processes.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Manual folding: The system eliminates the need for manual folding of sheet materials, saving time and labor.
  • Inconsistent folding: The system ensures consistent and precise folding along the creases, resulting in uniform fanfold arrangements.
  • Efficiency: The system automates the folding process, increasing productivity and reducing production time.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Time and labor savings: The system eliminates the need for manual folding, reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency.
  • Consistency and accuracy: The system ensures consistent and precise folding, resulting in uniform and neatly arranged fanfolds.
  • Increased productivity: The automation of the folding process allows for faster production and higher output.


Original Abstract Submitted

a system for forming and fanfolding a sheet material, from a web of indefinite length, having a bottom, top and longitudinal side edges, the system includes a frame, a feeding device, a creasing device downstream of the feeding device to form transverse creases on the web spaced apart at a constant longitudinal pitch and defining adjacent partitions, and a folding device located downstream of the creasing device for folding adjacent partitions along creases into a fanfold arrangement. the folding device includes at least one first group of thrust tools acting on creases formed on the bottom side of the web and at least one second group of thrust tools acting on creases formed on the top side of the web. the thrust tools of each group are mechanically connected to and operatively dependent on each other so that tools of the same group are forced to follow the same trajectory.