Process and machines for manufatuuring one-piece boxes and boxes made thereby
US5501062A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B2120/501
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention comprises a process for manufacturing a single piece multi-purpose box from a board blank and a wrap. The process includes a method and machine for score setting the spine of said single-piece box so that the wrap does not separate from the board blank after continued opening and closings of the box. Moreover, the present invention teaches a method of closing said boxes in-line in an upright position which results in ready counting and packing of said boxes.
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