Apparatus and method for transporting a container between processing stations of a packaging machine
US5588279A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7166
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for use while moving a container from a first processing station to a second processing station of a packaging machine is set forth which includes pincers for temporarily holding the sealing panels of the container in a generally closed condition as the container is moved from the first processing station to the second processing station. In accordance with one embodiment of a packaging machine that includes the apparatus, the first processing station may be a filling station and the second processing station may be a sealing station. In accordance with another embodiment of the apparatus, a corresponding method is also contemplated.
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