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Apparatus for forming, filling and depositing filled bags into cartons

US4571926A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 1982
Grant dateFeb 25, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B2220/18
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for forming, filling and depositing filled bags into cartons wherein the portions of the tube which are to become bags upon sealing and severing are suspended in a forming device above a conveyor for vibration to conform the cross section of the bags to the cross section of the forming device at a height such that the lower end of the forming device is above the upper end of the cartons resting on the conveyor and that filled cartons can be moved away from the lower end of the forming device and empty cartons moved into position below the forming device while a bag is being vibrated, wherein there is a conveyor for moving the cartons in timed relation to the release of the bags from the forming device and means for venting the cartons while the bags are being deposited therein.

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