Multifunctional detabber apparatus and method

摘要

A multifunctional detabber apparatus and method for producing bottles having a bottom surface with a hook projection integrally molded with and extending from the bottom surface in a deployed position. The bottom surface also includes at least one locking channel in order to receive and releasably secure the hook projection in a non-deployed position. The multifunctional detabber apparatus includes at least a grabber, a trimmer, and a hook closer. The grabber includes first and second jaws which surround the bottle and prevent movement. The trimmer includes first and second strikers for creating an outer periphery of the hook projection and an opening in the hook projection. The hook closer includes a mandrel that extends to bend and secure the hook projection in the locking channel in the bottom surface of the bottle.

主权项

1. A multifunctional detabber apparatus for producing a bottle in a single cycle, the bottle including a main body portion and a bottom surface having a hook projection integrally molded with and extending from the bottom surface in a deployed position and at least one locking channel molded into the bottom surface in order to receive and releasably secure the hook projection in a non-deployed position, the multifunctional detabber apparatus comprising:
a grabber including a first jaw and a second jaw adapted to at least partially surround the main body portion of the bottle and prevent movement of the bottle; a trimmer including a first striker and a second striker, wherein the first striker is adapted to create an outer periphery of the hook projection and the second striker is adapted to create an opening in the hook projection; and a hook closer including a mandrel having an elongated shaft that extends to bend the hook projection and secure the hook projection in the at least one locking channel in the bottom surface of the bottle.