Carton feeding system for packaging machine
US6550608B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B43/185
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carton feeding system for feeding cartons into a packaging machine is disclosed. The carton feeding system includes a frame in which a carton feeder is rotatably mounted and a carton guide assembly. The carton guide assembly includes a pair of spaced guide tracks along which guide chains are moved to engage and urge the cartons along the carton feeding system toward a drop point overlying a series of products passing therebeneath. A pair of spaced chute plates receive and support the ends of the cartons as the cartons are released by the carton feeder and are urged by the guide chains along a feed path toward the drop point and engagement with a series of products passing through the product-packaging machine.
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