Packaging machine including laterally movable conveyor
US7124558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/088
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The packaging machine includes: a plurality of lane guides, the plurality of lane guides being spaced apart to form a plurality of lanes; a moveable conveyor belt having a first end and second end, the first end located beneath one of the plurality of lanes, the movable conveyor belt delivers the product to each of the plurality of lanes; a support device located at the plurality of lanes; and a shifting assembly attached to the plurality of lane guides. The method for packaging a case with a product includes: conveying a first plurality of the product to a first lane; supporting the first plurality of the product within the first lane; conveying a second plurality of the product to a second lane; shifting the first lane and the second lane in a first direction; and dropping the first plurality of the products into the case.
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