Abstract:
A packaging machine (10) for packaging articles (A) within a carton (C) to form a secondary package and within a tertiary package comprising a first conveyor (16; 116; 316) conveying articles (A) coupled to a filling apparatus (11), a second conveyor (19) conveying carton blanks (B) and being disposed above first conveyor (16; 116; 316), a third conveyor (30a, 30b; 130a, 130b; 330a, 330b) disposed adjacent the first conveyor (16; 116; 316) in partially overlapping relationship with the first conveyor (16; 116; 316), a first transfer mechanism (18) for transferring carton blanks (B) onto the third conveyor (30a, 30b; 130a, 130b; 330a, 330b) either directly or via a fourth conveyor (130c, 130d), the carton blanks (B) are partially assembled on the third conveyor (30a, 30b; 130a, 130b; 330a, 330b), a second transfer mechanism (24) for engaging articles (A) on first conveyor (16; 116; 316) and placing them into the carton blanks (B) which are assembled into a secondary package, a fifth conveyor (47; 147; 347) for conveying second cartons (T) adjacent to said third conveyor (30a, 30b; 130a, 130b; 330a, 330b) and in partially overlapping relationship therewith and a third transfer mechanism (32) for loading the secondary packages into the second cartons (T) to form tertiary packages.
Abstract:
A plow (152) is inserted between first major and minor flaps (14, 17) as a case (12) is slid on parallel slide bars (1 10, 1 12). Thereafter, the case (12) is unfolded by moving a securement device (120) in a linear direction perpendicular to the fold lines between the first major and minor flaps (14, 17) and the first end panel (18), with the case (12) located between parallel locators (130, 132). Pushers (154, 156) push the first and second major flaps (14) and the second minor flap (16) outwardly. The first and second major flaps slide in channels (26) in a queuing guide (22) and a transport guide (48) aligned with the queuing guide (22). The transport guide (48) can be moved forward to receive a funnel (80) in a load position and can be moved rearward to a hand-off position where the transport guide (48) can be pivoted to a horizontal position. The minor flaps (16, 17) are controlled by sliding on an end slide (32) intermediate and parallel to the channels (26) in the queuing guide (22) and by being sandwiched in a deflector (68) and between clamping plates (62) pivotally mounted to the channels (26) in the transport guide (48).
Abstract:
A plow (152) is inserted between first major and minor flaps (14, 17) as a case (12) is slid on parallel slide bars (110, 112). Thereafter, the case (12) is unfolded by moving a securement device (120) in a linear direction perpendicular to the fold lines between the major and minor flaps (14, 17), with the case (12) located between parallel locators (130, 132). Pushers (154, 156) push the major flaps (14) and the second minor flap (16) outwardly. The major flaps (14) slide in channels (26) in a queuing guide (22) and an aligned transport guide (48). The transport guide (48) is moved forward to receive a funnel (80) and rearward to a hand-off, horizontal position. The minor flaps (16, 17) are controlled by sliding on an end slide (32) and by being sandwiched by a deflector (68) and between pivotal clamping plates (62).
Abstract:
A bag in box assembly and method of assembling a bag in box assembly The method includes the steps of forming an outer carton, and subsequently inserting a cartridge into the opening, wherein the cartridge includes a bag having a spout coupled to a collar, wherein the bag is positioned within the outer carton and access is provided by the spout outside of the outer carton. The bag in box assembly includes a first carton component and a second carton component, wherein the first carton component is inserted into the second carton component. The cartridge is coupled to an aperture of the carton components.
Abstract:
Apparatus with high level of autonomy for the cyclical feeding of a large flow of trays, boxes or other die-cut corrugated cardboard sheets (F) for packaging, to a conveyor line (1) that feeds in phase these die-cut corrugated cardboard sheets to a high production continuous packaging machine, characterized in that it comprises two or more stores (2, 2', 2") containing the die-cut corrugated cardboard sheets (F) positioned laterally with respect to or above an initial portion of the conveyor (1) or auxiliary conveyor means associated therewith, and in that it comprises cyclical first transfer means (5, 505) for extracting respective die-cut corrugated cardboard sheets (F) from each of the stores (2, 2', 2") and for feeding them in head to tail arrangement and in phase on to the conveyor which is thus cyclically resupplied with two or more die-cut corrugated cardboard sheets at a time, in order to provide ample opportunity for adaptation to the production requirements of the continuous packaging machine which it serves, while also decreasing the operating frequency of the cyclical first transfer means (5, 505) and consequently increasing the load capacity and overall autonomy of operation of the stores (2, 2', 2").
Abstract:
A plow (152) is inserted between first major and minor flaps (14, 17) as a case (12) is slid on parallel slide bars (110, 112). Thereafter, the case (12) is unfolded by moving a securement device (120) in a linear direction perpendicular to the fold lines between the major and minor flaps (14, 17), with the case (12) located between parallel locators (130, 132). Pushers (154, 156) push the major flaps (14) and the second minor flap (16) outwardly. The major flaps (14) slide in channels (26) in a queuing guide (22) and an aligned transport guide (48). The transport guide (48) is moved forward to receive a funnel (80) and rearward to a hand-off, horizontal position. The minor flaps (16, 17) are controlled by sliding on an end slide (32) and by being sandwiched by a deflector (68) and between pivotal clamping plates (62).
Abstract:
An opening apparatus for opening case blanks having: a rotating member (8) adapted to grip a first face of a case blank (5), and an opening means (11) adapted to grip the opposite face of the blank wherein said rotating means is capable of rotating the case blank to present the opposite face of the blank to said opening means such that the blank can be simultaneously gripped on both sides and, the opening means and the rotating member are capable of moving relative to one another to thereby enable the blank to be opened.
Abstract:
A packaging machine for packaging articles into cartons selected from, at least, a first carton or a second carton is described, wherein the first and second cartons are of a different type or size. The cartons are stored in at least one hopper, and picked for packing by a carton engaging means arranged to remove cartons from said at least one hopper and transport them sequentially to a first predetermined position. From there the cartons are transferred to a paper feed chain which transports the cartons to a second predetermined position, from where the cartons are combined with said articles. The paper feed chain comprises a support means carrying a first endless chain from which is depended a first set of guide lugs and a second endless chain from which is depended a second set of guide lugs. The guide lugs are interleaved to produce carton receiving zones, the length of which can be altered, for different carton sizes or types, by altering the relative positions of the first and second set of guide lugs. The support means is movable such that when the relative positions of the lugs is changed, this change can be compensated for such that the position of the first set of lugs with respect to said first predetermined position is unaltered.