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Continuous apparatus in distribution equipment

US6748720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 10, 2002
Grant dateJun 15, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B7/18
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an apparatus in distribution equipment. The distribution equipment is of the type which marshals or groups together a number of objects into a unit and surrounds this unit with a continuous paperboard sheet. The paperboard sheet is folded in and glued along the one longitudinal side of the unit. The apparatus includes two cam curves which are disposed substantially parallel. The apparatus further includes an endless, driven chain which is parallel with the cam curves and on which a number of carriers are disposed. Each carrier consists of at least one inward folder and one hold-down device. The inward folder is disposed to follow the first cam curve and the hold-down device is disposed to follow the second cam curve.

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