Packaging apparatus and methods
US7134258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/52
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A packaging system includes a transport defined by a linear motor driving independent elements in a path to carry out a packaging function. The elements are driven independently of other elements in the path and are driven by the linear motor in a section of the path under the influence of an external axis signal from an operably adjoining packaging function to register and synchronize the elements in position and time with a moving component or event of the adjoining function in a downstream direction. Method and apparatus are disclosed.
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