Machine for applying tamper evident bands to container
US5165215A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B5/03
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention entails a method and apparatus for applying tamper evident bands to a container. In particular, the apparatus of the present invention directs a supply strip of banding material to a cutter which cuts the supply strip into a series of cut bands. From the cutter, the respective cut bands are, one at a time, transferred to a suction source and held. A form is passed adjacent the suction source and strips the cut band from the suction source. While the cut band is held within the form, a container is passed thereunder, and because of the spacing of the form and the position of the container, the container top or lid engages a portion of the cut band held within the form and strips the cut band from the form. Thereafter, the container and cut form are passed underneath a vibrating plate, causing the plate to engage the cut band and to properly position the same about the container for subsequent heat treatment.
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