Package making – Methods – Applying a partial cover
Patent
1995-06-05
1997-09-02
Coan, James F.
Package making
Methods
Applying a partial cover
531394, 53209, 53221, 53414, 53464, B65B 1118, B65B 4900, B65B 5100
Patent
active
056619529
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for forming a cover about an article and for automatically fastening the cover to the article, and optionally, for automatically placing a label on the covered article. The apparatus is provided with a platform having at least one opening sized to allow passage therethrough of an article. A conveyable cover forming assembly having contacting portions for contacting a sheet of material is supported on a conveying assembly beneath the opening in the platform. The article can be pushed into the cover forming assembly, causing the sheet to be formed into a cover about the article. The apparatus also provides for automatically applying a band or fastener about the covered article for fastening the cover about the article wherein the cover forming assembly is conveyed via the rail to the banding or fastening device. The apparatus may also include a labeling device for automatically applying a label to the covered article.
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