Methods and machine for forming a container from a blank and applying an identification tag
US12214925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C2009/0003
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine for forming a container from a blank of sheet material includes a frame and an identification tag applicator mounted to the frame. The blank includes a first surface that forms an interior surface of the container and a second surface that forms an exterior surface of the container. The identification tag applicator is configured to apply an identification tag to the first surface of the blank. The machine also includes a mandrel assembly mounted to the frame and located operationally downstream from the identification tag applicator. The mandrel assembly includes a mandrel having an external shape complimentary to an internal shape of at least a portion of the container. The machine also includes a lift assembly configured to lift the blank having the identification tag adhered thereto towards the mandrel and wrap the blank about the mandrel.
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