Flap folder
US10106363B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B49/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flap folding arrangement is disclosed. The flap folding arrangement includes an axially extending rim that initially contacts a flap of a product to partially fold the flap as the product is dropped from a feed conveyor into a first pocket of a rotator pan. A controller is adapted to rotate the rotator pan away from a first position which drives the flap into contact with a flap-folding flange and a radially extending rim until the product is positioned at a second position under a flap-folding gate. The controller is adapted to drive a product discharger into contact with the product to drive the product out of the first pocket and away from the folding assembly after rotation of the rotator pan.
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