Method and apparatus for loading and stacking crates
US5020304A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D11/1833
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine for loading articles such as milk cartons in a crate and stacking the crates for transport is described. The crate has folding sides. A supply of crates stacked in folded condition is introduced into the machine. The crates are removed individually from the stack by the machine, the sides are raised, and the crates are arranged vertically on a conveyor in preparation to receive the filled cartons. Cartons are inserted into a crate, which is then banded by a plastic strip, and the crate is placed in a stack with other crates that have been filled with cartons. The stack of filled crates is then unloaded from the machine.
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