Apparatus for positioning a spacer panel
US5054259A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B61/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for properly positioning a spacer panel relative to a container of items and a package blank which will be subsequently folded around the item container and spacer panel to form a package enclosing the item container and spacer panel. The positioning apparatus includes a plate for receiving and supporting the package blank, spacer panel, and item container in a stacked relationship with the spacer panel disposed between the package blank and item container, and a spacer panel contact blade which is movable back and forth over the plate top to contact just the panel spacer and moving the panel spacer between the package blank and item container to a predetermined location still between the package blank and item container such that when the package blank is subsequently folded to form the package, the panel spacer will be properly positioned therein.
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