Package making – Methods – Group forming of contents into a unit
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Kim, Eugene (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Group forming of contents into a unit
C053S235000, C053S244000, C053S245000, C053S249000, C053S250000, C053S251000, C053S475000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06860088
ABSTRACT:
This machine can automatically load packages of various sizes and shapes into containers in a variety of pack patterns. The machine has a package infeed system that transfers the package to a package locating system that locates the package at a stationary package placement location. A package placement vertical drive picks up the package from the stationary package placement location and can rotate the package about a vertical axis as well as lowering the package into the container and releasing it at the proper location. The package placement vertical drive grips the package by vacuum. It includes a quick attach and detach vacuum head which enables the rapid change-over of the system. The machine includes a case conveyor that moves the container along the longitudinal axis of the machine as well as to the left or right in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis of the machine. This machine, along with the method performed by this machine, has the ability to perform several functions simultaneously which enables it to operate at high speeds.
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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Harmon Christopher
Kim Eugene
Prototype Equipment Corporation
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