Container handling device and method
US6196788A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G57/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for packaging a plurality of containers, wherein each container has a body and an engagement lip surrounding a neck portion, which comprises a plurality of steps. First, a set of containers is provided. Next, containers are loaded on a plurality of neck guides and locomoted along the neck guides to a gathering area to form a bundle of containers. The container is lowered onto a conveyor element and transported with the conveyor along a path to a loading area. A transfer device stacks the bundle on a pallet.
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