Case loading apparatus and method
US4492070A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B35/50
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A case loading apparatus comprises a first conveyor for moving a plurality of articles therealong and a second conveyor for moving open-ended cases therealong. The first conveyor deposits a stacked plurality of the articles on a platen, mounted on an elevator, for movement to a lowered position whereat the articles are transferred to a receptacle. The receptacle is moved adjacent to one of the cases and is inserted therein.
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