US Patent:
20080234119, Sep 25, 2008
Inventors:
Leo Gontkosky - Northampton PA, US
Barry B. Hunsberger - Bath PA, US
Assignee:
Dixie Consumer Products LLC - Atlanta GA
International Classification:
B31B 1/00
Abstract:
A forming apparatus for producing paperboard pressware includes servo-driven blanking and product forming subsystems, and a computerized control system to provide independent control of the servo-driven subsystems for improved timing and positional accuracy. Independent and individual electronic control of the various component subsystem enables remote control and monitoring of production and machine functions.