Roll Or Ball Gripping Element Patents (Class 269/191)
  • Self-aligning pivotable mandrel assembly
    Patent number: 8596624
    Abstract: A mandrel assembly for a can body can decoration machine is provided. The mandrel assembly includes a bearing assembly that creates a virtual pivot point whereby the mandrel may pivot relative to the supporting mandrel shaft. To allow the mandrel to pivot relative to the mandrel shaft, the bearing assembly is located at one location and is the only contact point between the mandrel and the mandrel shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLC
    Inventor: Karl Scott Fleischer
  • Self-aligning pivotable mandrel assembly
    Patent number: 8596625
    Abstract: A mandrel assembly for a can body can decoration machine is provided. The mandrel assembly includes a bearing assembly that creates a virtual pivot point whereby the mandrel may pivot relative to the supporting mandrel shaft. To allow the mandrel to pivot relative to the mandrel shaft, the bearing assembly is located at one location and is the only contact point between the mandrel and the mandrel shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLC
    Inventor: Karl Scott Fleischer