Package making – Closing packages and filled receptacles – Separate closure applying
Patent
1992-05-27
1993-06-15
Culver, Horace M.
Package making
Closing packages and filled receptacles
Separate closure applying
B67B 320, B65B 728
Patent
active
052188116
ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for pre-tightening closures on containers in a container filling and capping system is disclosed. The closure pre-tightening mechanism includes a hold down plate for exerting a downwardly directed force against closures which are loosely deposited upon the containers by a closure applying mechanism. The hold down plate is supported in a floating manner, permitting pivoting or other transverse movement to accommodate misalignment with the containers. A vertically serrated rail is provided on the lower surface of the hold down plate for engaging the outer surfaces of the closures and rotating them relative to the containers. A reaction rail is also provided on the lower surface of the hold down plate for engaging the opposed outer surfaces of the closures while they are engaged with the serrated rail. Either or both of the serrated rail and the reaction rail may be resiliently mounted on the hold down plate so as to exert a predetermined amount of force against the closure to rotate it relative to the container.
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LaPlante John F.
Louy John A.
Culver Horace M.
Diversified Capping Equipment, Inc.
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