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Apparatus for inserting goods into hollows for packaging

US5398479A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1993
Grant dateMar 21, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B35/36
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for inserting stacks of goods (1), for example sausage slices, into hollow containers (4) for packaging, the interior size of the hollow containers (4) corresponding substantially to the dimensions of the goods, includes grippers (2, 7) some of which (7) remain substantially above the edge of the opening of the hollow containers during the insertion procedure and some of which (2) are insertable slightly in the opening to facilitate depositing the goods in the desired position for packaging. Extension members (5) which grip below the goods for packaging can also be provided.

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