Loading assembly for packaging system
US7673436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/26
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A loading assembly for a packaging system includes a carriage coupled and reciprocally moveable relative to a support structure. The carriage is moveable relative to the support structure along a longitudinal axis in a first direction and a second direction opposite said first direction. A continuous loop configured with a plurality of spaced apart receptacles is moveably supported by the carriage. The loop includes a first portion that is moved at a continuous speed relative to the support structure, and a second portion that is alternatively moved and stopped relative to the support structure. Various methods of loading a receptacle are also provided.
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