Apparatus and method for stacking and packing articles
US5809745A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B25/065
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for continuously counting, stacking, and packaging relatively rigid and stackable articles, such as frozen meat patties, is provided. The apparatus includes a bottom stacker for stacking stackable articles in a column, a stack mover for moving the stack of articles to a packaging station, and a packager for packaging the stack of articles. The packager can provide an open plastic bag without injecting air.
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