Method and system for automatically forming packaging boxes
US10155352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2210/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method and system for automatically forming packaging boxes. At least four folding units each provided with a controllable gripping element support a custom sized blank supporting an article in a supporting station. The at least one of the folding units is configured for folding respective side and/or end panels of the blank upwardly. The at least four folding units comprise a front pair of folding units and a rear pair of folding units positioned at a longitudinal distance from the front pair of folding units, and the folding units of the front pair and the folding units of the rear pair are positioned at a respective transverse distance from each other. Said longitudinal distance and/or said transverse distance are adjustable.
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