Apparatus for supplying articles to a high-speed packing machine
US4738083A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1986 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B35/205
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A high-speed packing machine includes a magazine holding a plurality of flat case-forming sheets having a plurality of folding lines. These sheets are formed into U-shaped cases one after another and the cases are transported by a case conveyor. The articles to be packed are supplied by an article conveyor extending along the case conveyor. A dead plate extends from the article conveyor for receiving the articles from the article conveyor. A plurality of flight bars are provided above the dead plate for receiving the articles from the dead plate. The flight bars are movable synchronously with the article conveyor. A plurality of pushers are movable along guide rails extending below the dead plate for supplying the articles from the flight bars to the U-shaped cases on the case conveyor traveling synchronously with the article conveyor. The pushers are movable along a path extending at an angle to the conveyors.
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