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Carton packaging systems and processes

US4930290A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1988
Grant dateJun 5, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B5/024
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to apparatus comprising carton-forming means (12) and product-loading means (6, 15, 15'), and means to synchronize the carton forming and product loading such that each carton is formed and loaded before each successive carton is formed and loaded. There is preferably a common station for the carton-forming means and the product-loading means. The former (12) is a hollow member having a first opening (11a) in one wall for admitting articles to the interior and a second opening (11b) in another wall for permitting the escape of the content. The exterior of the hollow member cooperates with a forming passage (14) of geometrically similar cross section, disposed beneath a product-loading position (P1).

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