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Case loading apparatus and method

US4492070A · kind A · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1980
Grant dateJan 8, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 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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