On-board flap opener
US4522014A · kind A · utility
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5References
12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B43/39
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A packing case flap opener apparatus for use on a packing case moved through a fixed course and wherein a control or travel cylinder is positioned to move parallel to the carton axis; the cylinder controls the position of a shaft operatively secured thereto and extending out to position a flap opening device which, in turn, engages an associated control member so that as the control cylinder is moved along on its axis of movement, the flap opening device is brought into engagement with both the leading and then later the trailing flap of a case for opening same by controlled flap opening action.
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