Object aligning and packing system
US4720958A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B61/22
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for aligning and packing substantially flat objects moving on a conveyor line in irregularly spaced and, nonaligned rows includes a mechanism for separating the rows and aligning the objects and also for feeding the aligned objects onto another conveyor. A packing mechanism transfers the aligned objects from a loading area to a container. An additional device places a strip of protective material on top of the layer of objects. A moving means vertically moves the container a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the object being packed in preparation for the reception of an additional layer of objects. Another transfer device moves the filled container from the loading area and replaces it with an empty container. Another transfer moves the filled container to provide room for the next container and an additional device transfers a supply of empty containers in preparation for another container being placed in the loading area.
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