Method and apparatus for attaching a spout to a carton
US5429699A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1056
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of and apparatus for attaching a spout to a planar portion of an article such as a milk or juice carton, which may be integrated into conventional carton forming and filling machines, includes the steps of heating a stem of a spout, applying a bonding agent to a flange on the spout, positioning the spout in a predetermined relation to a spout applicator, positioning a carton with a hole provided in a predetermined relation to the spout applicator and attaching the spout to the carton where the heated stem is deformed to mechanically engage the carton about the hole. An apparatus to accomplish the method is also disclosed.
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