Folding station of a packaging apparatus and system
US11246336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/88
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.
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