Single to dual indexing carton transfer mechanism
US4456118A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B3/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A single to dual indexing carton transfer mechanism involving a turret and conveyor, wherein the turret includes equally spaced mandrels which index at a first predetermined rate, and wherein the conveyor indexes at one-half the rate of the mandrels. Partially formed paperboard cartons are stripped from the respective mandrels as the latter index to their 6:00 o'clock position, and set on a stationary rail. A pusher mechanism is cammed to alternately transfer odd numbered cartons to the conveyor during the latter's dwell period, and even numbered cartons to the conveyor while it is indexing, thereby increasing the production rate along a single conveyor line.
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