Carton filling devices
US6804931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B35/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carton filling device incorporates a conveyor 1 for moving cartons 3 and objects 2 to be located in the cartons simultaneously down a track with the objects respectively facing opposite to open ends of the cartons located at one side of the conveyor, A control arm 5 is situated in a start position at the other side of the conveyor and carries pushers for engaging the objects 2 and pushing them towards and into the open ends of the cartons 3. A control mechanism is adapted to move the control arm 5 not only across the conveyor 1, but also down the conveyor at the same speed of movement as the conveyor and to return the control arm 5 back to the start position once the objects have been inserted into the cartons.
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