Case loader and method

Details Case loader and method Case loader and method

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Durand, Paul R (Department: 3721)

Package making

Methods

Filling preformed receptacle

C053S495000, C053S493000, C053S543000, C053S535000, C053S249000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07895814

ABSTRACT:
A case loader for forming arrays of articles such as milk jugs carried by a relatively upper supply conveyor to the loading gate of a loading station and dropping the articles into cases delivered by conveyor to the loading station and raised by an elevator up under the loading gate. A conveyor article sensor is employed to ensure the presence of articles on the supply conveyor a sufficient distance upstream to develop sufficient line pressure force for reliable operation. A plurality of cases are loaded at the same time, and an array of case sensors are employed for reliable case position sensing and operation.

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