Method and device for the insertion of cans into carriers

US4240239A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Plastik-und Metallverpackung GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Herbert A. Stelzner · Kaarst, DE
• Peter Lau · Taipei, TW

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 13, 1978
• Grant date: Dec 23, 1980
• Expiry date: Nov 13, 1998

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B17/025
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for packaging cans or similar objects having beaded rims in combination with planar carriers of polymeric materials is described. The cans are arrayed into groups corresponding to rim-engagingopenings or formations on the carriers by a conveyor and the cans are then positioned, aligned and firmly held with respect to the formations by cores inserted into the interstices within the array. The cores are actuated by the position of the conveyor belt via rails at specific stations. While the cores are holding the cans in alignment with respect to the carrier, the cans are inserted into the carriers by conveyor-actuated rams so that the beads on said rims engage the formations on the carriers. The carriers may include the rim-engaging formations along opposite faces.