Method of forming container with a tool having an articulated section

US8858858B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Graphic Packaging International, LLC · US

Inventors

• Scott W. Middleton · Oshkosh, US
• Mark Sinclair · Arvada, US
• Brian R. O'Hagan · Appleton, US
• Patrick H. Wnek · Sherwood, US
• Terrence P. Lafferty · Neenah, US
• Peter W. Blaas · Marion, US
• Kevin J. Hjort · Clintonville, US
• Patrick James Smith · Chinley, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 16, 2012
• Grant date: Oct 14, 2014
• Expiry date: Jul 16, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2581/3498
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a container from a construct. The method includes obtaining a tool having a cavity, a core, and an articulated section for being moveable within the cavity relative to the cavity and the core. The method further includes placing a construct between the cavity and the core, moving the core relative to the cavity so that the articulated section at least partially initially grips a portion of the construct, and further moving the core into the cavity. The portion of the construct remains gripped by the articulated section in the cavity during the further moving of the core.