Machine and method for forming a container
US11554568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine for forming a container from a blank of sheet material includes an outer body frame, a mandrel mounted to the body frame, a lifting assembly coupled to the body frame, and a lateral presser assembly and a folding arm assembly coupled to the lifting assembly, wherein the lifting assembly moves the lateral presser assembly and the folding arm assembly in a first direction and an opposite, second direction. A folding arm servomechanism is operatively connected to a folding arm of the folding arm assembly and rotates the folding arm relative to the mandrel to wrap a first portion of the blank around the mandrel. A lateral presser servomechanism is operatively connected to an engaging bar of the lateral presser assembly and rotates the engaging bar relative to the mandrel to wrap a second portion of the blank around the mandrel to at least partially form the container.
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