СГИБАЕМАЯ ЗАГОТОВКА КОРОБКИ

Сгибаемая заготовка для образования коробки содержит первый сегмент, расположенный на первом конце указанной заготовки, и имеет длину, ширину и один или более клапанов, второй сегмент, имеющий длину, ширину и один или более клапанов, третий сегмент, имеющий длину, ширину и один или более клапанов, четвертый сегмент, имеющий длину, ширину и один или более клапанов, и пятый сегмент, расположенный на втором конце указанной заготовки противоположно указанному первому сегменту. Пятый сегмент имеет длину, ширину и один или более клапанов. При этом сумма длин первого сегмента и пятого сегмента в общем равна длине третьего сегмента. Первый сегмент и пятый сегмент выполнены с возможностью скрепления вместе для образования боковой стенки коробки из указанной сгибаемой заготовки. Первый сегмент и пятый сегмент выполнены для образования шва в этой боковой стенке. Группа изобретений обеспечивает сокращение времени для закрывания коробки. 2 н. и 32 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ И СГИБАНИЯ ГИБКОГО УПАКОВОЧНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Изобретение относится к конвейерному транспорту, в частности к устройству для транспортировки и сгибания гибкого упаковочного материала. Устройство для транспортировки и сгибания гибкого упаковочного материала содержит конвейер с транспортирующими устройствами, которые, вдоль части длины конвейера, имеют постепенно меняющуюся ориентацию. Устройство содержит присасывающийся короб, а транспортирующие устройства включают конвейерную ленту, которая, вдоль части длины конвейера, продолжается, по существу, прямолинейно и с постоянной ориентацией вдоль присасывающего короба, который на своей стороне, обращенной к конвейерной ленте, имеет выемку, сообщенную с источником разрежения. Конвейерная лента имеет сквозные отверстия, расположенные с возможностью передачи разрежения от указанной выемки для удержания на конвейерной ленте транспортируемого упаковочного материала. Устройство по изобретению способствует эффективному, экономичному и хорошо ограниченному нагреванию краевой области упаковочного ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ЗАХВАТА И СБОРКИ ЗАГОТОВОК КАРТОННЫХ КОРОБОК

FIELD: packing. SUBSTANCE: proposed device has gripper to take carton blank from magazine. Gripper is installed for rotary movement from first position near magazine into second position close to stop which catches carton blank corner. Shutoff installed for rotation is set into operation simultaneously with gripper. When gripper is shifted from first into second position, shutoff applies separating effort to facilitated passage of air through inner space of carton blank. Simultaneously with or directly before the moment when carton blank corner comes in contact with support, shutoff applies straightening effort to facilitate opening of carton blank and setting it in completely assembled position. EFFECT: enhanced reliability of operation at high speed, simplified design. 21 cl, 17 dwg сОо9э$гс пы ГЭ (19) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ ВИ “” 2 136 503 Сл (51) МПК В 31В 1/76 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 97100848/12, 14.06.1995 (30) Приоритет: 21.06.1994 Ш$ 08/263.081 (46) Дата публикации: 10.09.1999 (56) Ссылки: ЦЗ 2887021 А, 19.05.59. 4$ 3242827 А, 29.03.66. 4$ 2699712 А, 18.01.55. ЕР 4172182 АЛ, 21.08.91. 5Ц 1680573 АЛ, 30.03.89. (85) Дата перевода заявки РСТ на национальную фазу: 21.01.97 (86) Заявка РСТ: ($ 95/07763 (14.06.95) (87) Публикация РСТ: \/О 95/35203 (28.10.95) (98) Адрес для переписки: 103735, Москва, ул.Ильинка 5/2, Союзпатент, патентному поверенному Томской Е.В. (71) Заявитель: Тетра Лаваль Холдингз энд Файнэнс С.А. (СН) (72) Изобретатель: Ян-Эстен Нильссон (3Е) (73) Патентообладатель: Тетра Лаваль Холдингз энд Файнэнс С.А. (СН) (54) УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ЗАХВАТА И СБОРКИ ЗАГОТОВОК КАРТОННЫХ КОРОБОК (57) Реферат: Устройство для захвата и сборки сложенных картонных заготовок коробок содержит захватывающее средство для захвата заготовки коробки из магазина. Захватывающее средство расположено с возможностью вращательного движения из первого положения вблизи магазина во второе положение ...

APPARATUS FOR TRANSFER OF ARTICLES FROM MAGAZINE FOR FURTHER PROCESSING

Изобретение относитс  к машиностроению , а именно к крепежным устройствам. Цель изобретени  - повышение удобства в работе и снижение затрат. Дл  этого в монтажном узле с монтажным инструментом 1 и распорным анкером 2, имеющим резьбовой стержень 3 с распорным элементом 4, тело 5 и распорную втулку 7, монтажный инструмент 1 имеет на цапфе 11 многогранник 12,а тело 5 на внутренней поверхности - кольцевой выступ 13 с отверстием 14. Хвостовик 9 зажимают в патрон перфоратора, при работе которого многогранник 12. вреза сь в отверстие 14 кольцевого выступа 13, передает вращение телу 5. При этом происходит осевое перемещение распорной втулки 7 и расклинивание ее лепестков 8 между распорным элементом 4 и донным расширением 17. 2 з.п. ф-лы. 1 ил.

FLAT PACKAGE OPENING DEVICE

Transfer mechanism for flat objects - has three suction heads radiallydisplaceble on rotor

The device for transferring flat objects such as blank sections (1) has several suction heads (22) rotating in a closed cycloid path (C). The suction heads are supported radially movable on a rotor (20) and are moved by a control mechanism (50) interacting with the rotor so that each suction head is brought into a radially outer position on passing through the reversing area facing the pick-up station (A). The control mechanism preferably has a control cam (50) interacting with control levers (16, 17) connected to the suction heads (22). USE/ADVANTAGE - As the flat objects are transferred to the passing conveyor beakers the suction heads move deep into the conveyor beakers.

BOX-ERECTING MACHINE

VERFAHREN UND MASCHINE FUER DAS FERTIGSTELLEN VON PAPPSCHACHTELN.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR ÜBERGABE EINER FALTSCHACHTEL

VERFAHREN UND MASCHINE ZUR VERPACKUNG EINES PRODUKTS IN EINER FLACHEN RÖHRENFÖRMIGEN VERPACKUNG

Ausrichten gefalteter Schachtelzuschnitte.

Hülsenförmige Schachtel und Verfahren für ihre Zuführung.

Verfahren zum Verschliessen von rechteckigen Kartons

Hülsenförmige Schachtel und Verfahren für ihre Zuführung.

Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten flacher Gegenstände, insbesondere von Faltschachtelzuschnitten

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten von flachen Gegenständen. Die Vorrichtung weist mehrere Bearbeitungsstationen auf, wobei die Bearbeitungsstationen modular aufgebaut sind und jeweils unabhängige Förderelemente zum Transport der Zuschnitte aufweisen. Die Bearbeitungsstationen sind einzeln oder als Verbund relativ zu den übrigen Bearbeitungsstationen quer nach rechts oder links verstellbar angeordnet.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Aufrichten von rohrförmigen Kartonzuschnitten

Vorrichtung zum Handhaben von Faltschachteln

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (10) zum Handhaben von Faltschachteln (12) mit einem Magazin (14) zur Aufnahme von zusammengefalteten Faltschachteln (12), mit einer Transporteinrichtung (16) zum Abtransport von aufgerichteten Faltschachteln (12), welche einen Anschlag (18) für die Faltschachteln (12) aufweist, und mit einer Übergabeeinrichtung (20) zum Entnehmen von Faltschachteln (12) aus dem Magazin (14) und zum Andrücken an den Anschlag (18) zum Zwecke des Aufrichtens sowie zum Ablegen auf der Transporteinrichtung (16), wobei die Übergabeeinrichtung (20) eine Anzahl n um eine ortsfeste erste Drehachse (22) motorisch angetrieben drehbare, starr miteinander verbundene Auslegerarme (24) aufweist, wobei n eine natürliche Zahl und größer als eins ist, wobei am freien Ende (26) jedes Auslegerarms (24) ein eine Sauganordnung (32) tragender Saugausleger (30) um eine auslegerarmfeste, zur ersten Drehachse (22) parallele zweite Drehachse (28) drehbar angeordnet ist, wobei jede Sauganordnung ...

Verpackungsvorrichtung, Entnahmevorrichtung und Verfahren zum Entnehmen eines Kartonzuschnitts

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Verpackungsvorrichtung (1), insbesondere zum Zusammenfassen einer Mehrzahl von Artikeln (8) vermittels einer aus einem Kartonzuschnitt (3) gebildeten Umverpackung (6). Die Verpackungsvorrichtung (1) umfasst ein Magazin (2) für Kartonzuschnitte (3), wobei die Kartonzuschnitte (3) im Magazin (2) liegend übereinander gestapelt angeordnet sind; weiterhin eine Entnahmevorrichtung (4) für die Kartonzuschnitte (3) und eine Handhabungsvorrichtung (5) zur Weiterverarbeitung der Kartonzuschnitte (3). Die Entnahmevorrichtung (4) ist vertikalbeweglich und horizontalbeweglich ausgebildet und umfasst mindestens ein Saugwerkzeug (9) zum Entgegennehmen eines Kartonzuschnitts (3) aus dem Magazin (2). Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass das Saugwerkzeug (9) zur Ausführung einer Kompensationsbewegung und Ausrichtung des erfassten Kartonzuschnitts (3) in einer Horizontalebene in mindestens einer weiteren Achse schwenkbeweglich innerhalb der Entnahmevorrichtung (4) oder an der Entnahmevorrichtung ...

Verfahren sowie Vorrichtung zum Rillen und/oder Schneiden von flachförmigen benachbarten Elementen

Vorrichtung zum Aufspreizen von Schachtelkoerpern

VORRICHTUNG ZUM VORBRECHEN, VOLLEN AUFRICHTEN UND UEBERBRECHEN PLATT ZUSAMMENGEKLAPPTER FALTSCHACHTELN AUS KARTON, KUNSTSTOFF-FOLIE O.DGL.

Vorrichtung zur taktweise gleichzeitigen Ausführung mehrerer Handhabungsvorgänge

Vorrichtung zum taktweise gleichzeitigen Ausführen mehrerer Handhabungsvorgänge, mit einem um eine Drehachse drehantreibbaren Handhabungskopf, an dem mehrere Haltearme in unterschiedlichen, gleichwinklig beabstandeten Richtungen in einer zu der Drehachse senkrechten Ebene hin- und herbewegbar gehalten sind, einer um die Drehachse drehbar gelagerten Steuerscheibe, die für jeden Haltearm eine Steuers Haltearms aufweist, oder umgekehrt, wobei bei einer Drehung der Steuerscheibe relativ zu dem Handhabungskopf alle Haltearme gleichzeitg und gleichsinnig hin- oder herbewegbar sind, einem ersten Rotationsantrieb für den Handhabungskopf, einem zweiten Rotationsantrieb für die Steuerscheibe, mit dem eine Drehstellung der Steuerscheibe relativ zu dem Handhabungskopf bei stillstehendem oder rotierendem Handhabungskopf veränderbar ist, einem Handhabungselement an jedem Handhabungsarm zum Ausführen etaktweisen Betrieb des ersten und zweiten Rotationsantriebs und der Handhabungselemente.

Carton handling apparatus

... 979,916. Setting up collapsed cartons. FMC CORPORATION. April 19, 1963 [May 7, 1962], No. 15459/63. Heading B8C. Blank cartons are unloaded singly from a stack S by three suction cups 59 mounted on a suction bracket 58 and simultaneously opened to form a tube and deposited on a conveyer 14 on which they are rigidly held in the open rectangular tube form to be carried away ready for filling. Pivotal motion of a carrier plate 52 imparts an arcuate motion to another attached shaft, its housing 54 and the attached suction cup bracket 58, which is oscillated between a position overlying the conveyer 14 and a position adjacent the stack S. At the same time the carrier plate 52 moves a rod 64 to cause a bell crank 62 to pivot and rotate the housing 54 and suction cup bracket 58. The bracket is thus subjected to a compound movement due to the arcuate motion of the shaft within the housing 54 and to the independent rotation of the housing 54 so that the suction cups face the carton blank when picking ...

CONTAINERS AND APPARATUS FOR AND METHODS FO MAKING THEM

... 1331630 Making cartons NISSO KK 23 Dec 1970 [25 Dec 1969 (2)] 61243/70 Heading B5D [Also in Division F2] Cardboard cartons are produced by a continuous process comprising supplying a liner strip and a corrugated strip to a rotating mandrel for helical winding thereon, applying longitudinal fold lines to the tube, gradually flattening the tube and cutting the tube into carton lengths. The corrugated material may have two face plies and on each side of the corrugated ply or may be double corrugated stock with three liner plies. Each corrugation may be tapered to facilitate overlapping of the helical windings. In one form the mandrel 120 Fig. 1 is rotated by a driven gear 123 and is heated by steam via a pipe 140, alternatively it could be heated electrically. The liners are supplied by rolls 151 and the corrugated layer 159 by a further roll 151; the angle of these rolls with respect to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel being adjustable. The plies are glued together and the glue is dried ...

Improvements relating to folding and filling machine

... 638,645. Packing. ANDERSON, S. F. Aug. 16, 1947, No. 22832. Convention date, Aug. 16, 1946. [Class 94(i)] In apparatus for setting up and filling cartons which are supplied flat and have closure means at each end, each carton being first opened from the flat state, closed at one end, fed with a pre-determined quantity of material and then closed at the other end, the cartons are traversed through the apparatus step by step, and the operation of filling a carton causes relative movement between the carton being filled and the filling means, on completion of which, the filled carton actuates a control device to initiate the next step of the traversing movement whereby the next carton is brought into the filling position and the full carton is moved to the next stage. Feeding and opening mechanism. A stack 119 of flattened paper cartons is contained in a feed channel 229 (Fig. 5) and reciprocation of two slides 56, 56a causes a lug 121 on slide 56 to engage the rear edge of the leading flat ...

Apparatus for withdrawing collapsed folding boxes from a pack, opening the same, and re-collapsing them

... 736,160. Breaking creases in cartons. HESSER MASCHINENFABRIK AKT.-GES. Jan. 12, 1953 [Jan. 23, 1952], No. 875/53. Class 94 (1). [Also in Groups XVI and XXIX] In apparatus for withdrawing collapsed folding boxes seriatim from a pack, opening the extracted boxes and re-collapsing them in the reversed condition, collapsed boxes are packed in a container 1 provided with a pusher member (not shown) which urges the pack of boxes toward an open end of the container, which end is adjacent a rotatable drum 4 provided with elongated suction nozzles formed by slots 11a, 11, the nozzles being periodically brought into connection with a suction pipe 5 also serving as a shaft for the drum 4. Between each pair of nozzles is a spiker 17 which is reciprocated vertically by the engagement of a roller 18 in a cam track 19 formed in a cylinder 3 housing the drum 4. Each nozzle is provided with a non-return valve 12 comprising a leaf spring carrying clips 13, 14 and having slots 15 for flow of suction air.

Improvements in Apparatus for Glueing and Folding Collapsible Cardboard Boxes.

... 23,802. Jamieson, W. Oct. 14. Coating-machines.-Glue is applied to one side of a box blank by means of a wheel h, provided on its periphery with two or more grooves and acted on by a bifurcated scraper k to remove excess adhesive.

Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of foldable cartons

... 1,088,638. Coating apparatus. BOXFOLDIA Ltd. March 21, 1966 [April 1, 1965; July 21, 1965], Nos. 13789/65 and 30927/65. Heading B2L. In a method of, and apparatus for, adhesively securing carton forming blanks wherein the adhesive is only to be applied at front and rear spaced apart portions of the blank, Figs. 1 and 2 (not shown), in the direction of advancement thereof, the blank is advanced past a pair of guide members 42, 44a, so arranged one on each side of the glue wheel 35 that when the blank bridges both members it is out of engagement with the wheel, but when it is in contact with one member only, Figs. 5, 7 (not shown), the blank contacts the glue wheel so that adhesive is applied. A light spring 46 or a spring loaded roller urges the blank towards the wheel. In a modification the two guide members are connected together as a V- shaped member. Figs. 8-11 (not shown) and pivotally mounted.

APPARATUS FOR SUPPLY OF BLANKS OF PACKAGING MATERIAL

Machine for packing articles in foldable cartons

... 1,059,458. Feeding sheets. INSTITUT FUR SCHIFFBAUTECHNIK WOLGAST. Sept. 10, 1965, No. 38715/65. Heading B6B. [Also in Division B8] In an apparatus for inserting articles (21) (Fig. 2, not shown) into cartons, folded cartons 2 (Fig. 4) are fed singly from a magazine 1 by an escapament device 3 comprising two pairs of rotatable blades, one pair at each end of the magazine, the blades 6, 61 of each pair being offset by the thickness of a folded carton in the direction of the pivot axis 7 (Fig. 1). The bottom carton in the stack is initially supported on the lower blade 61 of each pair, and is delivered to a pivotable intermediate support 8 in its horizontal position by rotation of the blades 61 away from the stack, the upper blades 6 at the same time moving into the stack to support the remainder of the cartons. On rotation of the blades 61 back into their initial positions beneath the magazine, the stack drops down to be supported thereon, prior to delivery ...

Product pusher

A product tray comprising a tray and a product pusher wherein the pusher is formed from a length of elastically stretchable fabric or material arranged to wrap behind and to the sides of products positioned in the tray to apply a force to their rear. The pusher may be a rubber, silicon or shirring elastic strip, may have a pusher board and may be attached to flaps which may partially conceal it. A restraining clamp may be used to hold the pusher which may be arranged to sit unattached in the tray. The material of the tray may be corrugated, a partition may split the tray, a lid defined by perforated lines may be provided and a PTFE friction reducing coating may be applied. Also disclosed are methods of assembling a product tray using a blank and an assembly machine.

Erecting flattened tubular cartons

Flattened cartons or containers stacked in a hopper of a packaging machine are successively removed from the hopper by an extractor including a vertically reciprocable suction-cup carrier engageable with the bottom section of the lowermost carton in the stack which initially is coplanar with an adjoining lateral section. The latter section, during the descent, comes to rest against a stationary ramp; the incipient erection of that lateral section by its engagement with the ramp is accelerated by a pair of swingable arms flanking the ramp, these arms being pivoted into a vertical position for area contact with the side of the passing carton. Possible malfunctions can be detected by a pressure sensor communicating with the suction line or by a photosensor in line with an area occupied by an end section of the carton in the unfolded position thereof.

A product tray with a pusher made of a single material

A product tray comprising a tray base and a product pusher wherein the product pusher is arranged to apply a resilient bias force to the rear surface if products contained within the tray. The pusher may be formed of an elastic tape or web which is attached to the front of the tray and can be stretched around the sides and back of products within the tray to push them forward. Also disclosed is an arrangement wherein the pusher is made from 2 cardboard webs which engage each other using slots and each have hinge lines to provide a concertina arrangement. The pusher may sit in the tray, be attached to the sides or attached to flaps. A divider may be provided and the pusher arrangement may also be employed in a box. Also disclosed is a method wherein the tray is formed from a blank.

... 313,598. Schweizerische Industrie- Ges., June 15, 1928, [Convention date]. Parcelling articles in receptacles.-In packing articles in folding boxes, a box in the folded condition is supplied from a supply container and positioned over a plunger; the box is tilted on the plunger and subsequently opened by lateral pressure, means being provided for inserting an article into it whilst so positioned and for actuating the plunger to guide for closing and gumming the closing flaps of the box. A prismatic article is fed in the direction a between shields 8, 9, Fig. 2, mounted in a framing 1 provided with cam shafts 6, the article being supplied with a wrapper by tongs 11 and raised with it by a plunger 10 to a table 15 where wrapping is effected in known manner as the article and wrapper pass in the direction c to a position in front of a slide 61. A collapsed box 38, Fig. 6, is drawn from a casing 25 by suction means 30 and tongs 32 on to a plunger 33 where a lever 34 raises one side of it prior ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ERECTING FLAT FOLDED CARTONS

A semi-automatic machine for setting up a carton prepared from a foldable blank

... 864,076. Packaging ; making cartons. LEHNER-STIRNEMANN, M. Oct. 24, 1958 [July 7, 1958], No. 34098/58. Classes 18 and 94(1). A device for forming an egg or like carton from a pre-scored flat blank comprises a slotted platform on which the blank is laid and held in position by clamping means, members rising beneath the table on two opposite sides and through the slots for folding up the carton ends, sides and partitions. The carton blank is laid on the device with panels 52, 54, 56 supported on fixed wing plates 46 and centre panels resting on a table 11. The table has slots 26 and portions 57 of the blank are positioned adjacent these slots. The device comprises a holding down arm 2 having clamping members 10, and when starting, micro-switches 48 are operated by pressing upwards levers 47 (two are provided so that both the operator's hands are engaged as a safety precaution). The arm 2 swings down so that the members 10 press the blank portions 57 against the table 11. A hook 16 engages ...

FOLDING AND UNFOLDING APPARATUS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FOLDING A CARTON BLANK

Carton feeding and erecting mechanism

... 855,897. Endless conveyers. FOOD MACHINERY & CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Oct. 23, 1958 [Oct. 29, 1957], No. 33970/58. Class 78 (1). [Also in Groups XVI and XVII] A device for erecting flattened cartons (see Group XVII), includes means for filling the cartons before they are closed. The erected cartons are moved by a conveyer 400 comprising three sets of chains 402, 404, 406. The inner chain 404 carries a number of pairs of squaring blocks 430 and each outer chain carries a number of squaring blocks 432, the chains being relatively adjustable such that the front face of each erected box will be pressed against a pair of blocks 430 and the rear face of each erected box will press against a pair of blocks 432. Driven in synchronism with the conveyer 400 is a second conveyer 12 on which articles such as pies are positioned between upstanding members 18. An article inserting chain 520 moves the articles laterally into the cartons and a finger 730 on the chain 520 causes a final seating of the article ...

Improvements in the feeding and opening of collapsed cartons

... 930,788. Setting-up collapsed cartons. ROSE BROS. (GAINSBOROUGH) Ltd. Jan. 29, 1962 [Jan. 30, 1961], No. 3375/61. Class 94(1). One set of blades 19 carried by an endless chain 21 are inserted into the leading carton of a stack 11 to open it and a succeeding set of blades 19 moves the second carton into engagement with the first to re-fold the latter as more fully described in Specification 930,787. The cartons pass between the nip of the roller 24 and the drum 23 both of which are driven by the gear train 39, the roller 24 being resiliently held into engagement with the drum by the spring 33 acting through the rod 26. The cartons, which rest on a peripheral flange on the drum 23, are moved in a circular path between the drum and the fixed guides 42 by fork members 43 whose reciprocating motion is controlled by the cam slots 47, to a channel 58 where the fingers 61 carry them to a filling machine, ...

DEVICE FOR FOLDING THE FRONT AND REAR FOLDING PANEL OF A BOARD BLANK COMPRISING FOLDING LINES AND CUTTINGS

... 1496642 Folding paper UNIVERSAL CORRUGATED BOX MACHINERY CORP (HOLLAND) BV 18 March 1976 [1 April 1975] 10913/76 Heading B8R A blank 2, Fig. 3, having folding lines defining a front panel 4, Figs. 3 and 4, and a rear panel 11, is fed by rollers 3, Fig. 2, to fingers 5 pivoted upwards by a cylinder 6 to direct the panel 4 above a folding beam 4, the fingers then being lowered so that the beam 4 folds the panel 4 back over the blank body, the blank then being advanced by rollers 9 over a second folding beam 10. The leading end of the blank drops on to a conveyer belt 21 and advances until it engages a stop 12, Fig. 2 and 5, the rear panel then resting on the beam 10. A cylinder 14 then moves a rack 15 downwards to rotate a gear wheel 16 and a lever 19 carrying rollers 20 through 180 degrees until stopped by a cam face 18 engaging a latch 27 on the rack. The right-hand roller 20 thereby presses the blank body on to the belt 21, the beam 10 thus partly folding the rear panel 11 forwards, the ...

SETTING UP CARTONS AND FEEDING CARTONS TO FILLING STATION

Method and apparatus for detachably connecting packaging cartons for beverage cups or the like

Method for the detachable connecting of parallelepipedal packaging cartons in which flat sleeve-like packaging cartons K are taken from two storage magazines 2, 3 and erected to form parallelepipedal cartons, being brought into contact with one another at a narrow side wall and in each case a top flap D, a bottom flap B and two side flaps S projecting from the narrow side walls perpendicular thereto; the bottom flap is then folded over and the mutually adjacent side flaps S', provided with a tear-off perforation, of the two cartons are jointly folded against the bottom flap of the one carton and the other side flaps are folded against the associated bottom flaps, the top flaps of the cartons then being folded over and adhesively bonded to the bottom flaps and the side flaps. ...

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF CONFINEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

DEVICE FOR OPENING UNFOLD BOX

SUCK OR GABELGREIFER FOR PUTTING A CARDBOARD UP

PROCEDURE AND PLANT FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF A COMPOUND CRATE

FOLDING BOX STICKING MACHINE TO THE PRODUCTION OF FOLDING BOXES FROM CUTS

MACHINE TO FORMING CUTS OF CARDBOARD BOXES

MASCHINE ZUR ENTNAHME VON ZUSAMMENGELEGTEN FALTSCHACHTELN AUS EINEM ZUFUHRSCHACHT SOWIE ZU ZUM DARAUFFOLGENDEN AUFRICHTEN DER FALT- SCHACHTELN

BEVERAGE CONTAINER OWNER

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR SOLVABLE CONNECTING OF PACKING CARDBOARDS FOR BEVERAGE CUP U.DGL.

DEVICE TO THE VORFALTEN OF A CATCH OF A FOLDING BOX

DEVICE FOR THE SIDE DRESSING OF A TUBULARLY CLOSED ONE OF CARDBOARD CUT

VORRICHTUNG ZUM AUFRICHTEN EINES KLAPPBEHÄLTERS

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Aufrichten eines Klappbehälters (1), der eine Bodenplatte (2) und an der Bodenplatte (2) angelenkte, einander paarweise gegenüberliegende Seiten- und Stirnwände (3, 4) bildende Klappwände aufweist, mit einer Schwenkeinrichtung (6) für die auf die eingeschwenkten Stirnwände (4) abgeklappten Seitenwände (3), mit den freien Längsrand der Stirnwände (4) jeweils umfassenden, mit Schwenktrieben (7) verbundenen Schwenkarmen (8) für die Stirnwände (4) mit einer Fördereinrichtung (9) für den entlang eines Förderweges durch die Vorrichtung verlagerbaren Klappbehälter (1) und mit einer Einrichtung zum Verrasten der aufgestellten Klappwände. Um vorteilhafte Konstruktionsverhältnisse zu schaffen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass, die Einrichtung zum Verrasten der aufgestellten Klappwände Schlagarme (12) umfasst, deren Schwenkachsen (13) oberhalb der Schwenkarme (8) liegen wobei die Schlagarm (12) aus einer den Förderweg des Klappbehälters freigebenden Ruhestellung ...

VERFAHREN ZUR FALTUNG VON AUS WELLPAPPE BESTEHENDEN ZUSCHNITTEN FÜR DIE HERSTELLUNG VON FALTSCHACHTELN UND ANLAGE HIERFÜR

The method involves providing folding blanks (1) with a fold-line structure for defining folding locations at which a corrugated board is to be folded or bent, where the structure is selected from the group consisting of grooves (11, 11a), scores and perforations aligned parallel to or perpendicular to a course of corrugation parts (10) of the board. Liquid is applied to the structure prior to a folding operation to render the board relatively flexible at the respective structure than remaining parts of the board. The liquid is used as a mixture of water and alcohol, such as ethanol or petroleum ether, with the water content having a proportion of 20 to 80 percentages by volume, and the alcohol content having a proportion from 80 to 20 percentages by volume of the mixture. The alcohol is selected from the group consisting of ethanol and petroleum ether. An independent claim is also included for an assembly for folding blanks.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM AUFRICHTEN EINES KLAPPBEHÄLTERS

MACHINE TO OPEN UNFOLD/PUSH TO OF STEIGEN WITH HINGED SIDE PANELS

VERFAHREN ZUR FALTUNG VON AUS WELLPAPPE BESTEHENDEN ZUSCHNITTEN FÜR DIE HERSTELLUNG VON FALTSCHACHTELN UND ANLAGE HIERFÜR

A method and system for folding blanks of corrugated board for the production of folding boxes. The blanks are formed with fold-line structuring such as grooves, scores, perforations or the like aligned at least approximately parallel to the course of the corrugations of the corrugated board and possibly also at right angles thereto. The board can be folded or bent along the fold-line structuring. In the region of at least some of the grooves, scores, perforations or the like aligned at least approximately parallel to the course of the corrugations of the corrugated board along which folding is carried out, a liquid is introduced before the folding operation, as a result of which the corrugated board in the region of the fold-line structuring is made flexible.

BOX PUTTING UP DEVICE.

MACHINE TO PUTTING UP, HOLDING AND PUTTING FORWARD VERPACKUNGSSCHACHTELN FROM PASTEBOARD.

MODULAR FOLDING MACHINE FOR A FOLDING AND A STICKING MACHINE

DEVICE FOR PUTTING UP AND FULLEN OF KARTONBEHALTERN WITH PACKING

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR PUTTING POOLS OF TUBULAR ONES OF CUTS UP.

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR TAKING UP AND PUTTING UP CARDBOARD CUTS

MAGAZINE DEVICE FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FOLDING BOXES FROM A MAGAZINE PIT AND THE TRANSFER INTO A FOLDING BOX TRANSPORT SYSTEM

HOLDING ELEMENT FOR CARDBOARDS DURING ROTARY FEEDING DEVICE

FORMING CARTONS

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD BOX OPENING DEVICE

Compact case forming machine

AN ARRANGEMENT FOR THE RAISING AND TRANSPORTING OF PACKING CONTAINER BLANKS

A packaging machine

Apparatus and method for picking and erecting carton blanks

APPARATUS FOR ERECTING FOLDING BOXES

CARTON WITH PLASTIC RECLOSABLE HEADER

The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a package with a rigid or semi-rigid container and a polymeric or plastic header with a reclosure, such as a zipper. The rigid or semi-rigid container is typically provided in a stack of flat containers. The header is sealed, glued or otherwise secured to the containers. The container, typically inverted, is filled, and the bottom is formed by folding and sealing the bottom portion of the container.

CONVERTING ASSEMBLY FOR CONVERTING A SHEET MATERIAL INTO PACKAGING TEMPLATES AND CORRESPONDING METHOD

A converting assembly performs a plurality of conversion functions on sheet material to convert the sheet material into packaging templates. The converting assembly includes a plurality of tool rollers. Each of the tool rollers has one or more conversion tools thereon. The one or more conversion tools on an individual tool roller are configured to perform a subset of the plurality of conversion functions that convert the sheet material into packaging templates.

FOLDING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BASKET-STYLE ARTICLE CARRIER

ABSTRACT A method is provided for forming a basket-style article carrier from a partially formed carrier in collapsed condition. The carrier includes a first carrier part comprising one side wall of the carrier and its internal partition panels, and a second carrier part comprising an opposite side wall of the carrier and its internal partition panels. The carrier further includes a base panel and a securing strip provided by the base panel associated with the first carrier part. The method comprises moving the partially formed carrier along a feed path in which the first and second carrier parts initially are disposed substantially in the plane of the feed path. The second carrier part is folded across the feed path towards the first carrier part. The base panel together with the securing strip is folded in an opposite direction across the feed path towards the second carrier part. The second carrier is manipulated to move into superposed relationship with the first carrier part so that ...

BOX STITCHING APPARTUS

DEVICE FOR ALIGNING THE LONGITUDINAL GLUING SEAMS OF TUBULAR BALNS MADE OF CARDBOARD OR THE LIKE

FOLDING APPARATUS FOR CORRUGATED PAPERBOARD BLANKS

CARTON FORMING MACHINE AND METHOD

CARTON FORMING MACHINE AND METHOD A forming machine which permits a preformed corrugated board blank to be manually fed into one end of the machine, which blank has the rear flaps manually folded over and held until they are engaged by hold-down devices on the machine. The blank is moved through the machine by a drive belt and is sequentially acted upon by a folding structure which folds over the front corner tabs. A glueing device applies adhesive to the side flaps, and a further folding structure then folds over the side flaps for adhesive securement to the previouslyfolded corner flaps. The folding structure for the front corner tabs is nonpowered and includes levers for lifting the front tabs in response to movement of the tabs into engagement therewith, following which the front tabs are appropriately folded over while the side flaps pass beneath the lifting levers.

APPARATUS FOR FOLDING AND GLUING CARTON BLANKS

APPARATUS FOR FOLDING AND GLUING CARTON BLANKS Flat open carton blanks are fed by a conveyor past two rotating plows located on each side of the conveyor. A first plow is located upstream of the second plow, and a glue applicator is located between the two plows. A stationary plow or wedge is located ahead of each rotating plow. As the blank is advanced, a first panel is folded upon the blank by the first rotating plow. Glue is applied to the edge of the first panel. As the blank is conveyed past the second rotating plow, a panel on the opposite side of the blank is folded upon the blank with its edge in contact with the glue applied to the edge of the first panel. The thus folded blank is passed through the nip of press rolls to press the two glued edges together. A diverter is provided to reject double folded blanks.

CHECKING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING THE QUALITY OF FOLDABLE BOXES, AND MANUFACTURING INSTALLATION COMPRISING THIS CHECKING DEVICE

This checking device (200) comprises: - an illumination system (202) for illuminating a peripheral face of each foldable box, - an imaging device (204) for forming a plural image of the peripheral face of a pack of foldable boxes, - an image processing system (206) for: i) detecting in the plural image each peripheral end of the slots separating adjacent flaps, ii) generating a set of data representing the geometry of each peripheral end, and iii) analyzing the set of data so as to determine the width of each peripheral end.

FLIGHT LUG FOR OCTAGONAL CARTONS

A carton conveyer for a packaging machine has upper and lower flights to which sets of flight lugs are attached. Each set of flight lugs comprises leading flight lugs and trailing flight lugs and the leading flight lugs have recesses that face and oppose recesses on the trailing flight lugs. The recesses are formed to confine an open carton therebetween. Notches are formed in the flight lugs in such a way that movement of the leading and trailing flight lugs toward one another causes an unerected carton between the lugs to be captured and erected.

PRODUCT PUSHER

A product tray (20) comprising a product pusher (10), wherein the product pusher (10) is formed from a length of elastically stretchable fabric or material arranged to wrap behind and to the sides of products (22) contained within the tray (20) to apply a resilient bias force to the rear surface of those products (22) contained within the tray (20).

DEVICE FOR THE MAKING, CLOSING AND JOINING THE FOLDS OF A CARDBOARD CASE

TITRE DE L'INVENTION PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR CONSTITUER, FERMER ET SOLIDARISER RECIPROQUEMENT LES RABATS D'UNE CAISSE TELLE QU'UNE CAISSE AMERICAINE EN CARTON TEXTE DE L' Procédé pour constituer, fermer et solidariser les rabats d'une caisse comprenant les étapes dans lesquelles on amène les rabats intérieurs (5) dans leur position finale, on dépose de la colle (19) sur des zones de solidarisation des rabats (5, 6) ; on amène les rabats extérieurs (6) dans leur position finale ; lorsque les zones de solidarisation encollées sont en contact réciproque, on exerce sur les deux paires de rabats (5, 6), une force convenable pour les solliciter l'une vers l'autre et maintenir le contact fixe des, zones de solidarisation réciproque pendant la durée nécessaire à une prise convenable de la colle, caractérisé par le fait qu'on bloque à pivotement la paire de rabats extérieurs (6) dans leur position finale et on sollicite la paire de rabats intérieurs (5), par aspiration, depuis l'extérieur de ...

RETRACTABLE CENTRAL CONVEYOR IN A FOLDER-GLUER

This retractable central conveyor (1) being used in a folder-gluer converting plate-like workpieces such as paper or cardboard for producing packagings. Such a folder-gluey comprises two frames between which are arranged two lateral conveyors (100, 110), the conveying means of which bein g belts (101, 111). The conveyor of the present invention comprises a structur e consisting of four associated components (4, 5, 8, 11) which are transversel y movable between the frames of the folder-gluer with respect to the travellin g direction of said plate-like workpieces. Among these components of this structure, an upper longitudinal bar (4) can easily be manually lowered, in a vertical slanted movement, from a working position to a retracted position, and inversely raised by independent damping means (15). The central conveyor (1 ) can be retracted between the two lateral conveyors (100, 110) thus enabling the folder-gluer to be used in a new configuration where uncoupling of the transmission means ...

A PACKAGING MACHINE

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 ...

Machine pliant des pièces de carton pour en faire des boîtes.

Machine à plier et coller des pièces de carton.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von Pappschachteln aus Formstücken.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Vereinzeln, Öffnen und Weiterbefördern von schlauchförmigen Zuschnitten

Vom Stapel arbeitende Vorrichtung zum Abnehmen, Öffnen und umgekehrt zur ursprünglichen Flachlage erfolgenden Wiederschliessen von Faltschachtelhülsen

Kartonnagemaschine.

Maschine zum Herstellen von prismatischen Schlauchstücken aus einer Bahn aus Papierstoff

Einrichtung zum Öffnen und Vorformen von flachen Faltschachtel-Schlauchstücken

Procédé pour alimenter une machine en boîtes en carton stockées à plat, et dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé.

Procédé de distribution de feuilles de carton pliées et machine pour sa mise en oeuvre.

Vorrichtung zum Entnehmen von zusammengefalteten Faltschachtelhülsen aus einem Stapel und zum Öffnen und Einführen der Hülsen in eine Fördervorrichtung

Process for the erection of a cardboard box blank and equipment for effecting the same

A process for erecting a cardboard box blank into the form of a case for the manufacture of a shipping-type cardboard box, together with equipment for its implementation. The process includes the following stages: drawing off a blank having an inscription in standard or reverse form from a stand using a first extractor arm, holding this first arm in contact with a first side of the blank and then placing a second arm on a second side of the blank, the second side being opposite the first side. The process includes operation of a control mechanism after application of second arm to erect a blank having an inscription in standard or reverse form into the form of a case, the control mechanism activating the first extractor arm or the second arm to open the blank.

Transfer Device for the Transfer of a Folding Box

A transfer device for transferring a flat folding box to a succeeding conveyor device with simultaneous erection has a rotarily driven support part which is pivotable about an axis of rotation, and at least one further rotarily driven support part which rotates coaxially to the support part about the axis of rotation. The folding boxes are received in a receiving station by the retaining device and are conveyed on a curved track to a transfer station and therefore transferred to a succeeding conveyor device. Here the support parts perform a rotary movement at a speed that varies during one revolution and with an opposing relative rotation. Each support part supports a plurality of retaining devices arranged equally distributed along the circumference, wherein the retaining devices of the support parts are preferably arranged alternately and consecutively in the circumferential direction.

Collapsible corrugated beverage sleeve

A collapsible beverage sleeve includes a single sheet of material having a bottom section defining a bottom of the beverage sleeve when the blank is folded into a use configuration; and a plurality of side sections defining sides of the beverage sleeve when the blank is a use configuration. The plurality of side sections are defined by one or more first fold lines extending therebetween and comprise: a first end side section; a second end side section; a plurality of standard length side sections, an extended length side section subdivided by second fold lines into a side portion, a hinge portion, and a bottom attachment portion; and a shortened length side section integrally connected by way of a third fold line with the bottom section. The second fold lines extend generally parallel to each other and extending orthogonally to the first fold lines.

System and method for forming a reinforced box structure

The present invention relates to reinforced box structures. A blank for forming a pre-stiffened box structure is provided. The blank comprises a box portion having a base and side panels for providing a box structure, a stiffening panel extending integrally from a given one of the side panels, and a line of weakness delimiting the stiffening panel from said given side panel. The blank is operable into a pre-stiffened configuration wherein the given side panel is folded to position the stiffening panel to substantially overlap and be secured to the base of the box portion. When the folded side panel is pivoted about the line of weakness, a free end of the side panel is biased away from the secured stiffening panel and thereby separates from the stiffening panel along the line of weakness.

SLOTTER HEAD, SLOTTER APPARATUS, AND BOX MAKING MACHINE

A slotter head, a slotter apparatus, and a box making machine form a joining piece with a high degree of accuracy by each being provided with: a cutter rest; a movable block mounted in an outer peripheral portion of the cutter rest; a first cutting blade that is fixed to the movable block along a shaft direction and along a direction inclined in a circumferential direction by a predetermined angle; a first support shaft that supports, on the cutter rest, the movable block rotatably around a first shaft center along the shaft direction; and a second support shaft that supports, on the cutter rest, the movable block rotatably around a second shaft center along the circumferential direction. 1. A slotter head , comprising:a cutter rest that is disk shaped, and is rotatably supported;a movable block that is mounted in an outer peripheral portion of the cutter rest;a first cutting blade that is fixed to the movable block along a rotation shaft center direction of the cutter rest and along a direction inclined in a circumferential direction by a predetermined angle;a first support shaft that supports, on the cutter rest, the movable block rotatably around a first shaft center along the rotation shaft center direction of the cutter rest; anda second support shaft that supports, on the cutter rest, the movable block rotatably around a second shaft center along a circumferential direction of the cutter rest.2. The slotter head according to claim 1 , wherein a biasing member that biases the movable block outward with respect to the cutter rest claim 1 , and a restricting member that restricts an amount of outward rotation of the movable block by the first support shaft with respect to the cutter rest claim 1 , are provided.3. The slotter head according to claim 2 , wherein a link member having the second support shaft is rotatably supported on the cutter rest by the first support shaft claim 2 , and the movable block is rotatably supported on the link member by the second ...

ONE PIECE CONVERTIBLE PACKAGES AND DISPLAY SYSTEMS

A package for a gravity feed rack display system that is shipped with product includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space. The plurality of panels includes a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel. The interior space is configured to receive at least one product. The package includes a first extension flap foldably connected to a first side of the front panel and a second extension flap foldably connected to a second side of the front panel. The plurality of panels and the first and second extension flaps define a first depth in a first position for shipping, and a second depth in a second position for display. 1. A package comprising:a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, a top panel, a second side panel and a bottom panel, wherein the interior space is configured to receive at least one product; anda first extension flap foldably connected to a first side of the front panel and a second extension flap foldably connected to a second side of the front panel, wherein the plurality of panels and the first and second extension flaps define a first depth in a first position for shipping, and a second depth in a second position for display.2. The package as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second extension flaps is configured to be collapsed toward the front panel in the first position for shipping and folded back toward the back panel in the second position.3. The package as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second extension flaps includes a respective first panel and a respective second panel claim 1 , wherein the second panel is foldably connected with respect to the first panel claim 1 , wherein a width of the first panel of the extension flap ...

FORMER

A forming machine for erecting a packaging article, the machine comprising a female cavity and a plunger which moves up and down in a generally vertical cycle and which can push a packaging article down into the cavity when moving down, in which the plunger is driven to move up and is not driven to move down. 1. A forming machine for erecting a packaging article , the machine comprising a female cavity and a plunger which moves up and down in a generally vertical cycle and which can push a packaging article down into the cavity when moving down , in which the plunger is driven to move up and is not driven to move down.2. A machine as claimed in claim 1 , in which the plunger is pushed up.3. A machine as claimed in claim 1 , in which the plunger is allowed to drop down under its own weight.4. A machine as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a cam.5. A machine as claimed in claim 4 , in which the cam is an eccentric cam.6. A machine as claimed in claim 4 , in which the cam is non-circular.7. A machine as claimed in claim 6 , in which the cam is generally oval claim 6 , ovoid claim 6 , elliptical or ellipsoidal.8. A machine as claimed in claim 4 , comprising a cam shaft.9. A machine as claimed in claim 8 , in which the cam shaft is balanced.10. A machine as claimed in claim 4 , in which a cam follower is provided on or by the cam.11. A machine as claimed in claim 10 , in which the cam follower is or carries an arm which in turn controls/carries the plunger.12. A machine as claimed in claim 1 , in which the plunger is not directly connected to a mechanical drive.13. A machine as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a plunger arm which pivots up and down.14. A machine as claimed in any claim 13 , in which if the plunger arm does not reach bottom dead centre the machine stops downwards motion of the plunger.15. A machine as claimed in claim 14 , in which a sensor stops the motion to clear cartons or objects claim 14 , stopping the down motion of the plunger.16. A machine as ...

BULK BIN, BULK BIN SLEEVE PACK, AND RELATED METHOD

A bulk bin sleeve pack is repeatably erected to form a bulk bin having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall and collapsed when not in use. The bulk bin sleeve pack includes a base that forms the bottom wall of the bulk bin. First and second wall members form the perimeter wall and are attached to one another and the base. The first and second wall members overlap a portion of the base. Locking tabs are associated with at least one of the base and the first and second wall members. Locking openings are associated with at least one of the base and the first and second wall members. The locking openings oppose the locking tabs when the first and second wall members are attached to the base to form the perimeter wall of the bulk bin. The locking tabs are lockingly inserted into the locking openings to secure the first and second wall members to the base to form the bulk bin. 1. A bulk bin sleeve pack for being repeatably erected to form a bulk bin having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall and collapsed when not in use , the bulk bin sleeve pack comprising:a base configured to form the bottom wall of the bulk bin;a first wall member configured to form a portion of the perimeter wall of the bulk bin, the first wall member having a bottom edge margin, a top edge margin, and first and second side margins, the bottom edge margin configured for attachment to the base so that the first wall member overlaps at least a portion of the base;a second wall member configured to form another portion of the perimeter wall of the bulk bin, the second wall member having a bottom edge margin, a top edge margin, and first and second side margins, the bottom edge margin of the second wall member being configured for attachment to the base so that the first side margin of the first wall member overlaps the second side margin of the second wall member, the second side margin of the first wall member overlaps the first side margin of the second wall member, and the second wall member overlaps at ...

FRONT STOPPING DEVICE, SHEET LAYERING DEVICE, COUNTER-EJECTOR, AND CARTON FORMER

To stop a variety of sheets and prevent problems generated by colliding sheets, a front stopping device that receives sheets being delivered along a horizontal transport route on a hopper unit and stops the movement in the transport direction includes a plate-shaped buffering member that is brought into direct contact with the front part of a sheet; and supporting members that support the upper end and lower end of the buffering member. The buffering member is formed of a flexible material to absorb the kinetic energy of the sheet by being elastically deformed in a concave surface shape when receiving the front part of the sheet, and the buffering member is supported by being inclined upward or downward by the supporting members such that a restoring force of pushing back the front part of the sheet due to the restoration of the elastic deformation includes a vertical component. 1. A front stopping device that receives a front part of a sheet delivered to a space above a hopper unit along a horizontal or substantially horizontal transport route by a delivery roller and stops movement of the sheet in a transport direction , the front stopping device comprising:a plate-shaped buffering member that is brought into direct contact with the front part of the sheet; anda supporting member that supports an upper end and a lower end of the buffering member,wherein the buffering member is formed of a flexible material to absorb the kinetic energy of the sheet by being elastically deformed in a concave surface shape when receiving the front part of the sheet, andwherein the buffering member is supported by being inclined upward or downward by the first supporting member such that a restoring force of pushing back the front part of the sheet due to the restoration of the elastic deformation includes a vertical component.2. The front stopping device according to claim 1 ,wherein the buffering member is supported by being inclined vertically upward by the first supporting member. ...

Recyclable Container Blank and Method of Forming a Shipping Pack Having Articles Secured Therein

A container blank ( 1 ) of the RSC type having a material web ( 2 ) attached thereto to retain an article within a container formed from the blank ( 1 ). The web material ( 2 ) is selected from one or more materials having substantially identical recycling characteristics to the material from which the blank ( 1 ) is formed. The web material is coated in a cohesive film and can be stacked and handled without tack.

Corrugated cardboard sheet feeding apparatus and box making machine

A corrugated cardboard sheet feeding apparatus, which comprises: an upstream-side conveying unit which conveys a corrugated cardboard sheet mounted on delivery rollers; and a downstream-side conveying unit which is adjacent to the downstream side of the upstream-side conveying unit and conveys, to a sheet processing unit, the corrugated cardboard sheet delivered from the upstream-side conveying unit. The downstream-side conveying unit has: a downstream-side suction unit which has openings facing a sheet conveyance path; and feed rollers with a portion of the outer peripheral surfaces thereof protruding towards the sheet conveyance path, which are accommodated in the downstream-side suction unit. The distance between the downstream ends of the openings and the axis of the most-downstream-side delivery rollers is set to be not larger than the maximum range of the distance between the conveyance rollers of the sheet processing unit.

Slotter apparatus, and machine for manufacture of carton

A slotter apparatus includes a slotter knife rotatable in a same direction as a conveyance direction of a sheet that is conveyed on a conveyance path, the slotter knife having a cutting edge, for forming a notch groove in the sheet, on an outer periphery of the slotter knife. A protruding part protrudes outward from the cutting edge at one end of the slotter knife, the protruding part cutting an end part of the notch groove by piercing the sheet. A drive device that drives the slotter knife so as to rotate. A control device that, at least when the protruding part passes through from the upper surface of the sheet, controls the relative relationship between the circumferential velocity of the slotter knife and the conveyance velocity of the sheet so that the protruding part does not interfere with the end part.

CARTON AND BLANK THEREFOR

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carton () for packaging one or more articles (B) and a blank () for forming the carton. The carton may have at least one display window (W, DW, DW) for presentation of an article therein. The carton comprises a plurality of panels forming walls of a tubular structure including a top wall (), a first side wall, a base wall, and a second side wall. The carton comprises an end closure structure for partially closing an end of the carton (). The end closure structure comprises a top end closure flap () hingedly connected to the top wall. At least one side end closure flap is hinged to a corner panel by a first fold line. The corner panel is hinged to one of the first and second side walls by a second fold line. 1. A carton for packaging one or more articles comprising a plurality of panels forming walls of a tubular structure including a top wall , a first side wall , a base wall , and a second side wall , the top wall being shorter in a longitudinal direction than the base wall , wherein the carton comprises an end closure structure for partially closing an end of the carton , the end closure structure comprising a top end closure flap hingedly connected to the top wall , at least one side end closure flap being hinged to a corner panel by a first fold line , the corner panel being hinged to one of the first and second side walls by a second fold line , wherein the at least one side end closure flap is arranged to be securable to the top end closure flap , the first fold line being convergently arranged with respect to the second fold line so as to converge towards the top panel , the corner panel terminating in a lower free edge which is spaced apart from the base wall of the carton.2. A carton according to wherein the lower free edge of the corner panel forms a part of a display window in an end wall formed from panels forming the end closure structure.3. A carton according to wherein the display window is defined in part by a ...

Apparatus and method for accurate carton formation

A carton forming machine includes a carton blank push up device that receives a substantially horizontal folded carton blank and reorients the folded carton blank from the substantially horizontal orientation to an upright orientation below and in a first direction alignment with a carton opening mechanism. A carton blank positioning apparatus shifts the upright folded carton blank in a second direction, transverse to the first direction, below the carton opening mechanism to define a second direction position of the upright carton blank below the carton opening mechanism before the carton opening mechanism engages the upright carton blank for opening of the upright carton blank.

FEEDING DEVICE FOR A BOX FOLDING MACHINE

A feeding device is adapted to be installed to a box folding machine for delivering a plurality of unfolded cardboard boxes, and includes a base unit, a positioning unit and a box pushing unit. The base unit is operable for moving the cardboard boxes to push two stopping members of the positioning unit to rotate from a stopping position, where the cardboard boxes are retained between upstream and downstream ends of the base unit, to a releasing position, where one of the cardboard boxes is moved out of the downstream end to a standby position. The box pushing unit is operable to push the one of the cardboard boxes from the standby position to a ready-to-fold position, where the one of the cardboard boxes is ready to be folded. 1. A feeding device adapted to be installed to a box folding machine for delivering a plurality of unfolded cardboard boxes , said feeding device comprising: [ top and bottom surfaces being opposite to each other along a vertical direction and extending from an upstream end of said machine body to a downstream end of said machine body along a first horizontal direction which is perpendicular to the vertical direction, and', 'a side surface formed at said downstream end, and extending between and being perpendicular to said top and bottom surfaces,, 'a machine body that has'}, 'a conveyor group that is mounted to said top surface of said machine body for conveying the cardboard boxes along the first horizontal direction, and', 'a support group that is mounted to said machine body, and that has a support surface connected perpendicularly to said side surface of said machine body, and extending between and being parallel to said top and bottom surfaces of said machine body;, 'a base unit including'} two stopping members that are mounted rotatably to said downstream end of said machine body, and that are spaced apart in a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction and the vertical direction, said conveyor group ...

RETAIL READY CONTAINERS

A blank for constructing a container includes a front panel, a bottom panel foldably connected to the front panel along a lower front horizontal fold line, and a side panel having a front portion and a rear portion. The side panel is foldably connected to at least one of the bottom panel or the front panel. The blank includes a top panel that is foldably connected to the side panel, and a rear panel foldably connected to the rear portion of the side panel along a rear vertical fold line. The front and rear portions of the side panel are separable from one another along a separation line such that the rear portion of the side panel and the rear panel are configured and adapted for removal. 1. A blank for constructing a container , comprising:a front panel;a bottom panel foldably connected to the front panel along a lower front horizontal fold line;a side panel having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the side panel is foldably connected to at least one of the bottom panel or the front panel;a top panel wherein the top panel is foldably connected to the side panel; anda rear panel foldably connected to the rear portion of the side panel along a rear vertical fold line, wherein the front and rear portions of the side panel are separable from one another along a separation line such that the rear portion of the side panel and the rear panel are configured and adapted for removal,wherein the rear panel is configured to form at least part of a rear wall in a formed container, wherein the top panel is configured to form at least part of a top wall in the formed container, wherein the front panel is configured to form at least part of a front wall in the formed container, wherein the bottom panel is configured to form at least part of a bottom wall in the formed container, wherein the side panel is configured to form at least part of a side wall in the formed container,wherein an entirety of the rear wall is configured and adapted for removal, wherein the blank is ...

Carrier for Containers

A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carrier, the plurality of panels includes a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The carrier also includes a central partition that divides the carrier into a front portion and a back portion, with each of the front portion and the back portion having at least one divider flap to divide the front portion and the back portion into respective compartments for receiving a respective article. The carrier also includes a plurality of reinforcement flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the plurality of reinforcement flaps includes at least one divider reinforcement flap reinforcing the at least one divider flap.

BOX ERECTING METHOD AND SYSTEM

A method and a system for erecting boxes from box templates of different sizes, said method comprising the steps of: 1. A method for erecting boxes from box templates of different sizes , said method comprising the steps of:adjusting a size of a frame according to a size of a box template which should be erected;wrapping the box template to be erected around the frame; andseparating the frame from the box template.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a step of sealing a manufacturer's joint of the box template before separating the frame from the box template.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising folding a bottom of the box template before separating the frame from the box template.4. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising sealing the bottom before separating the frame from the box template.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of wrapping comprises:attaching a box template to be erected to the frame; andcontrolling the position of the frame by a control system connected to the frame such that the box template is wrapped around the frame.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the step of attaching the box template to the frame comprises attaching a first end of the box template to one of four corner posts provided in the frame.7. The method according to claim 5 , wherein controlling of the position of the frame comprises rotating the frame for wrapping the box template around the frame.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein controlling of the position of the frame further comprises moving the frame laterally.9. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a step of sealing a manufacturer's joint of the box template before separating the frame from the box template claim 1 , said step of sealing the manufacturer's joint comprising providing glue to a part of the box template which will be a part of the manufacturer's joint before the box template has been completely wrapped around ...

Packaging divided in its direction of height and method for producing such a packaging

A packaging that can be unfolded and forms a circumferentially closed ring has vertically positioned sidewalls that are connected to each other by commonly embodied corners of a spatial shape. In at least two or more corner regions, support strips extending across a corner and provided with upwardly and downwardly projecting clamping flaps are pushed onto the top edges of the bottom sidewalls, the upwardly projecting clamping flaps form between them an insertion channel extending along the extension of the support strip into which the top sidewalls can be inserted, wherein the length dimensions and the spatial shape of the sidewalls below and above the strip plane correspond with each other. The sidewalls positioned on top of each other and connected by the support strips to each other form a common packaging with commonly formed flat outer surfaces, respectively. 115.-. (canceled)16. A packaging comprising:bottom sidewalls configured to be unfolded from a flat folded position to a circumferentially closed bottom ring comprising a polygonal spatial shape, the bottom sidewalls vertically positioned in the circumferentially closed bottom ring and connected to each other at commonly formed corners of the circumferentially closed bottom ring;top sidewalls configured to be unfolded from a flat folded position to a circumferentially closed top ring comprising a polygonal spatial shape, the top sidewalls vertically positioned in the circumferentially closed top ring and connected to each other at commonly formed corners of the circumferentially closed top ring;angled support strips pushed onto top edges of the bottom sidewalls in at least two corner regions of the circumferentially closed bottom ring and extending across the commonly formed corners of the circumferentially closed bottom ring;the angled support strips comprising clamping flaps formed at an inner edge and at an outer edge of the support strips, respectively, wherein the clamping flaps include first clamping ...

Flight Lug For Octagonal Cartons

A carton conveyer for a packaging machine has upper and lower flights to which sets of flight lugs are attached. Each set of flight lugs comprises leading flight lugs and trailing flight lugs and the leading flight lugs have recesses that face and oppose recesses on the trailing flight lugs. The recesses are formed to confine an open carton therebetween. Notches are formed in the flight lugs in such a way that movement of the leading and trailing flight lugs toward one another causes an un-erected carton between the lugs to be captured and erected.

Device for Producing Packaging Comprising an Independent Mandrel Wheel Drive

Shown and described is a device for producing packaging, in particular for processing package sleeves, comprising: a mandrel wheel with a mandrel wheel shaft with a central axis, a plurality of mandrels fastened to the mandrel wheel shaft, wherein the mandrels form at least one mandrel group, whose mandrels are arranged in a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the mandrel wheel shaft, at least one first processing station which is arranged on the mandrel wheel and comprises a drive, and a mandrel wheel drive to drive the mandrel wheel shaft. In order to facilitate a particular flexible mode of driving the device, it is proposed that the mandrel wheel drive is mechanically uncouple from the drive the at least one processing station.

Recyclable Cup

A cup is disclosed which may form its own closure. The cup is formed to define two flaps which may be folded inward to cover the cup opening. The flaps define a first drinking spout and a second vent spout to allow air to enter as fluid is removed. The present cup allows for a disposable cup to be formed of a single material without the need for a separate cover. 1. A cup comprising:a body having side walls and a base and defining a cavity;two arc shaped score lines formed into the body on opposite sides, the score lines defining a first flap and a second flap for the cup;the first flap and the second flap folded inward over the cavity forming a closure, each fold being along each score line;wherein the first flap and the second flap folded inward define a first drinking spout and a second vent spout, the first drinking spout and second vent spout on diametrically opposite sides of the cup from each other; and wherein the first flap defines a first connector and the second flap defines a second connector, the first connector and the second connector configured to engage with one another to form a connection between the first flap and the second flap to hold the flaps in a fixed relationship.2. The cup of wherein the body is formed of a recyclable material.3. The cup of wherein the second vent spout is at a height less than a height of the first drinking spout.4. The cup of wherein the second vent spout is at a height equal to a height of the first drinking spout.5. (canceled)6. The cup of wherein the first flap defines a first lengthwise connector slit and the second flap defines a second lengthwise connector slit and wherein the first connector slit receives the second flap and the second connector slit receives the first flap to form a connection between the first flap and second flap to hold the flaps in a fixed relationship.7. The cup of wherein the first flap comprises a a connector tab and the second flap comprises a connector slit claim 1 , the connector tab ...

Unit for forming a plate element for manufacturing folding boxes

The unit for forming a plate element (2) for the continuous flow manufacturing of folding boxes (CA1, CA2) from plate elements (3), the plate elements (3) being successively inserted into the unit (2) and moving in a feed direction (FD), comprising pairs of rotary cylindrical shafts (2001-2031, 2002-2032), carrying forming tooling, which forms the plate elements (4) using slitting, creasing and cutting operations, comprising a cutting unit (21), and pairs of rotary cylindrical shafts (2001-2031, 2002-2032),

TWO IN ONE COMBINATION DISPLAY BOX

A container includes a tray portion configured for holding and displaying product. A cover portion is seated in the tray portion for forming an enclosure around product in the tray portion. The tray portion and the cover portion have the same length and breadth. An opening of the cover portion and/or an opening of the tray portion is slotted with open ended slots to allow at least a portion of the opening of the cover portion and/or a portion of the opening of the tray portion to be biased inward. 1. A container comprising:a tray portion configured for holding and displaying product; anda cover portion seated in the tray portion for forming an enclosure around product in the tray portion, wherein the tray portion and the cover portion have the same length and breadth, and wherein at least one of an opening of the cover portion or an opening of the tray portion is slotted with open ended slots to allow at least one of a portion of the opening of the cover portion or a portion of the opening of the tray portion to be biased inward.2. The container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tray portion has a length dimension and a height dimension claim 1 , wherein the height dimension of the tray varies along the length dimension of the tray.3. The container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tray portion defines an opening rim for receiving the opening of the cover portion claim 1 , wherein the opening rim of the tray portion has a length dimension and a breadth dimension perpendicular to the length dimension claim 1 , wherein the opening of the cover portion has the same length and breadth dimensions as the opening rim of the tray portion so that the opening of the cover portion must be biased inward claim 1 , accommodated by the open ended slots claim 1 , in order for the cover portion to be seated in the tray portion.4. The container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tray portion has a bottom panel and an opening rim opposite the bottom panel claim 1 , wherein the ...

Process for forming plastic corrugated container with ultrasonically formed score lines

A corrugated plastic box and a method for manufacturing a corrugated plastic box from a blank are provided. The method includes the steps of forming rounded edge seals on the perimeter edges of the blank, pre-sealing portions of the blank to form a plurality of areas in which major and minor flap slots and a glue tab are desired, ultrasonically scoring the blank to form a plurality of flap score lines, and cutting the blank through the plurality of pre-sealed flap slots and glue tab, leaving a sealed edge.

Carton with Handle

A carton for containing a plurality of articles is disclosed herein. The carton has a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises at least one top panel and at least one side panel foldably connected to the at least one top panel. The carton includes at least one end flap foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and at least partially forming a closed end of the carton. The carton has a handle with at least one handle panel in the at least one top panel and at least one handle relief flap in the closed end of the carton. The at least one handle relief flap is configured to be located between respective adjacent containers of the plurality of containers upon activation of the handle.

INSTANT SET-UP BULK CONTAINER

A foldable container moveable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration defining an interior area for holding bulk material is provided. The container includes opposed side panels and a bottom flap extending from a bottom edge of each side panel. A tab member extends from a distal end of each bottom flap and a tab finger extends from each tab member so as to define a hook at a distal end of each bottom flap. The hooks are interconnected so as to hingedly connect the distal ends of the bottom flaps together, thereby causing the bottom flaps to rotate between their respective stowed and deployed configuration positions as the end panels are translated between their respective stowed and deployed configuration positions. Locking tabs extending from distal ends of end flaps extend into the interior area of the container to secure the container in the deployed configuration. 1. A container for holding bulk material , the container comprising:a plurality of interconnected panels, including opposed first and second side panels;opposed first and second bottom flaps extending from respective bottom edges of respective first and second side panels;a first tab extending from the first bottom flap and a first tab finger extending from the first tab so as to define a first hook; anda second tab extending from the second bottom flap and a second tab finger extending from the second tab so as to define a second hook,wherein the container is movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, andwherein the first and second hook are configured to interlock with each other so as to hingedly couple the first and second bottom flaps to each other such that as the first and second side panels are translated relative to each other while the container is moved between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, the first and second bottom flaps are rotated relative to each other.2. The container of claim 1 , further including a first set of ...

FOLDABLE BOX HAVING ADHESIVE WING PORTIONS

A foldable includes side members formed as a transverse central portion of the board, and folded respectively to form side surfaces of the box; an upper member formed to extend in an upper direction of the side members, and divided by a cutting line along a folding direction to form an upper surface of the box; and a lower member formed to extend in a lower direction of the side members, and divided by a cutting line along a folding direction to form a lower surface of the box. 1. A foldable box having an adhesive wing portion , configured to form a rectangular box by cutting and folding one sheet of a board made of a paper or synthetic resin material , the foldable box comprising:side members formed as a transverse central portion of the board, and folded respectively to form side surfaces of the box;an upper member formed to extend in an upper direction of the side members, and divided by a cutting line along a folding direction to form an upper surface of the box; anda lower member formed to extend in a lower direction of the side members, and divided by a cutting line along a folding direction to form a lower surface of the box,wherein adhesive wing portions, attached to the side members during shielding of upper and lower parts of the box, are extendedly formed on a side surface of at least one among the upper member and the lower member.2. The foldable box of claim 1 , wherein the side member comprises:a pair of long-side side members spaced apart from each other to form long side surfaces when the box is folded; anda pair of short-side side members formed on side surfaces of the long-side side members to form short side surfaces,wherein an adhesive part is formed on a side of each of the long-side side members or a side of each of the short-side side members to be attached to the short-side side member or the long-side side member while being in contact with the long-side side member or the short-side side member when the box is folded.3. The foldable box of ...

OPENING PACK

In an example embodiment, a pack for tobacco articles comprises an inner sleeve, and an outer box comprising front and back covers that allow access to the inner sleeve when the outer box is opened. The inner sleeve can include a front connecting panel pivotally connecting a front wall of the inner sleeve to an inner surface of the front cover and a back connecting panel pivotally connecting a back wall of the inner sleeve to an inner surface of the back cover. A slot in the outer box is configured to allow opening of the outer box by applying pressure against a bottom wall of the inner sleeve. 1. A pack for smoking articles , the pack comprising:an outer box including front and back covers pivotally connected together at bottom ends thereof such that top ends of the front and back covers are movable from a closed position to an open position;an inner sleeve including a bottom wall, a front wall, and a back wall;a front connecting panel pivotally connected to the front wall of the inner sleeve and to an inner surface of the front cover;a back connecting panel pivotally connected to the back wall of the inner sleeve and to an inner surface of the back cover; anda slot in the outer box configured to allow pressing against the bottom wall of the inner sleeve to move the inner sleeve from a first position to a second position, wherein moving the inner sleeve from the first position to the second position causes the top ends of the front and back covers to move from the closed position to the open position.2. The pack of claim 1 , wherein the outer box is made of paperboard.3. The pack of claim 1 , wherein the inner sleeve is made of paperboard.4. The pack of claim 1 , wherein the front connecting panel is pivotally connected to the inner surface of the front cover by being pivotally connected to an end panel that is attached to the inner surface of the front cover.5. The pack of claim 1 , wherein the back connecting panel is pivotally connected to the inner surface of ...

CARTON WITH INTEGRATED PARTITION AND RELATED METHODS

Disclosed is a carton with an integrated partition formed from a single blank and that can be erected from a folded and glued configuration in a single step. The unerected carton is configured so it snaps automatically into an erected carton with integrated partition when a user simply applies slight pressure to the corners of the unerected carton. The erected carton with integrated partition can then be easily collapsed into the unerected configuration by simply squeezing opposing sides of the erected partition about the corners. Since the carton with integrated partition is configured to move easily and automatically between the unerected and erected positions, the carton with integrated partition is suitable for repeated use. 1. A blank for forming a carton with integrated partition , the blank comprising:a plurality of top flaps each foldably connected with one of a plurality of body panels;a plurality of bottom flaps each foldably connected with one of the plurality of body panels;a plurality of dividers each foldably connected with one of the plurality of bottom flaps;a first panel foldably connected with a first of the plurality of dividers and with a second of the plurality of dividers;a second panel foldably connected with a third of the plurality of dividers and with a fourth of the plurality of dividers;wherein a first and a second of the plurality of bottom flaps, the second of the plurality of the dividers and the first panel define a first opening;wherein a third and a fourth of the plurality of bottom flaps, the fourth of the plurality of dividers and the second panel together define a second opening; andwherein the plurality of top flaps, the plurality of body panels, the plurality of bottom flaps and the plurality of dividers are foldable relative to one another to form the carton with integrated partition.2. The blank of claim 1 , further comprising:a first tongue extending from the first of the plurality of dividers;a second tongue extending from ...

ANALYSIS DEVICE AND ANALYSIS METHOD FOR PREPARATORY WORK TIME IN PAPER CONVERTING MACHINE

An analysis device and an analysis method for a preparatory work time in a paper converting machine, includes an operator position detection device configured to detect a working position of an operator in the preparatory work time of a box making machine, an action diagram creation unit configured to create an action diagram of the operator based on the detection result of the operator position detection device, a work content item table creation unit configured to create a work content item table indicating a work content in the preparatory work time for each item based on operation processing data and operation data of the box making machine, and an operation process improvement item selection unit configured to select an improvement item of an operation process in the preparatory work time based on a creation result of the action diagram creation unit and the work content item table creation unit. 1. An analysis device for a preparatory work time in a paper converting machine , the preparatory work being performed before start of actual production operation of the paper converting machine , the analysis device being configured to analyze a work content in the preparatory work time , the analysis device comprising:a working position detection device configured to detect a working position of an operator in the preparatory work time;an action diagram creation unit configured to create an action diagram of the operator on a basis of a detection result of the working position detection device;a work content item table creation unit configured to create a work content item table indicating the work content in the preparatory work time in a unit of an item on a basis of operation processing data and paper converting machine operation data; andan operation process improvement item selection unit configured to select an improvement item of an operation process in the preparatory work time on a basis of a creation result of the action diagram creation unit and the work ...

PACKAGE WITH REINFORCED LINES OF WEAKNESS FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

The present invention is a package having strengthened, reinforced lines of weakness. More particularly, the package, in its fully formed configuration, provides for a self-reinforced package and strengthened, reinforced lines of weakness for stacking and transport wherein the package is resistant to fracture at its lines of weakness due to jostling of its contents against the inside of the package and at its lines of weakness. 1. A strengthened , self-reinforced package formed from a single blank , comprising:a. A first panel;b. A second panel attached to said first panel;c. A third panel attached to said second panel, said second panel being attached in series between said first panel and said third panel;d. A fourth panel attached to said third panel, said third panel being attached in series between said second panel and said fourth panel;e. A fifth panel attached to said fourth panel, said fifth panel having multiple lines of weakness, said fourth panel being attached in series between said third panel and said fifth panel, said fifth panel having at least one line of weakness; andf. A sixth panel attached to said fifth panel, said sixth panel having at least one line of weakness, said fifth panel and said sixth panel being attachable to said first panel and said second panel whereby said lines of weakness in said fifth panel and said sixth panel are positioned adjacent to said first panel and said second panel.2. The strengthened claim 1 , self-reinforced package of wherein said first panel and said second panel each have an inside surface and an outside surface positioned oppositely to said inside surface.3. The strengthened claim 2 , self-reinforced package of wherein outside panel of said first panel and said second panel faces outwardly from said container assembly when said container assembly is constructed into a package.4. The strengthened claim 3 , self-reinforced package of wherein said inside panel of said first panel and said second panel faces ...

Method and device for testing box blanks

In a method for testing a box blank formed from flat material, the said box blank is guided along a blade ( 12 ). At least one of the layers ( 10 ) is folded onto the blade ( 12 ), so that it is located between the layers ( 10, 14 ). A component ( 16 ) is located opposite the blade ( 12 ), which component is located outside the box blank ( 2 ). Waves ( 17, 21 ) which are affected by the layer ( 10 ) are propagated between the blade ( 12 ) and the component ( 16 ). In order to achieve a high contrast, the blade has at least one physical property which differs from the corresponding physical property of the box blank. (FIG. 1 )

Adjustable Tray

A tray for supporting a food product includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels including a central panel, at least one side panel, and at least one end panel. At least one corner flap is foldably connected to the at least one end panel, and at least one adjustment feature receives at least a portion of the at least one corner flap such that the tray is reconfigurable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration. 1. A tray for supporting a food product , comprising:a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, the plurality of panels comprising a central panel, at least one side panel, and at least one end panel;at least one corner flap foldably connected to the at least one end panel; andat least one adjustment feature receiving at least a portion of the at least one corner flap such that the tray is reconfigurable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration.2. The tray of claim 1 , wherein the at least one adjustment feature comprises a cut in the at least one side panel.3. The tray of claim 2 , wherein the at least one corner flap comprises a finger extending therefrom that is positionable through at least a portion of the cut.4. The tray of claim 3 , wherein the cut defines a forward stop edge and a rear stop edge.5. The tray of claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , in the erected configuration claim 4 , the finger is positioned proximate the forward stop edge claim 4 , and in the collapsed configuration claim 4 , the finger is positioned proximate the rear stop edge.6. The tray of claim 5 , wherein the at least one side panel comprises a tab extending therefrom claim 5 , and the at least one corner flap is foldably connected to the at least one end panel at a fold line that is interrupted by a slot claim 5 , the tab is at least partially inserted through the slot when the tray is in the erected configuration.7. The tray of ...

Plastic Corrugated Container with Ultrasonically Formed Score Lines

A corrugated plastic box and a method for manufacturing a corrugated plastic box from a blank are provided. The method includes the steps of forming rounded edge seals on the perimeter edges of the blank, pre-sealing portions of the blank to form a plurality of areas in which major and minor flap slots and a glue tab are desired, ultrasonically scoring the blank to form a plurality of flap score lines, and cutting the blank through the plurality of pre-sealed flap slots and glue tab, leaving a sealed edge.

An improved container

A sealed container for the storage of a plurality of articles comprising an open topped receptacle having a lip that defines an opening through which the articles may pass into and from said receptacle and closure means, including a cover that is hingedly connected to the receptacle and which is sealably connected to the receptacle, for closing the opening. The receptacle also includes a flap that is hingedly connected to the cover and wherein the flap in one position is adapted to overly the cover and wherein information relating to the contents of the container is displayed on the cover and on the flap.

Carton forming machine and related methods

A machine for forming a carton from a carton blank using a forming cavity uses at least one gripper for gripping and transporting the carton blank toward the forming cavity along a path of travel (such as from the hopper to a transporter in a linear fashion). A plurality of grippers may be provided for gripping and transporting the carton blank toward the forming cavity along the path of travel. The or each gripper may be adapted for gripping a lateral side of the carton blank, and the gripper(s) may be connected to a transporter adapted for moving in a reciprocal fashion along a linear path of travel. The machine may also include a forming cavity adapted for being raised and lowered, as well as a low level hopper for holding the carton blanks such that each is raised to associate with the gripper(s). Related methods are also disclosed.

BOX HAVING SEALING LID WITH PERFORATED TEAR STRIP

A box has a bottom panel, first and second side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel defining an interior space of the box, and a top panel serving as a lid covering the interior space. The top panel includes a front tab having an adhesive strip laterally extending across a distal portion of the front tab for securing the front tab to the front panel when the lid covers the interior space; and lines of perforations extending across a proximal portion of the front tab, the lines of perforation defining a tear strip for releasing the top panel from the front panel. The adhesive strip comprises a protective peelable liner. The adhesive strip extends completely across the proximal portion of the front tab from the first lateral side to the second lateral side. 1. A box , comprising: (i) a bottom panel;', '(ii) first and second side panels, the first side panel being on a first lateral side of the box and the second side panel being on a second lateral side of the box opposite to the first lateral side;', '(iii) a front panel;', '(iv) a rear panel; and', '(v) a top panel;, '(a) a sheet material defining,'}(b) wherein the bottom panel, first and second side panels, front panel, and rear panel define an interior space of the box, and the top panel defines a lid for covering the interior space; (i) an adhesive strip laterally extending across a distal portion of the front tab for securing the front tab to the front panel when the lid covers the interior space; and', '(ii) parallel lines of perforations extending across a proximal portion of the front tab, the lines of perforation defining a tear strip for releasing the top panel from the front panel., 'and (c) wherein the top panel comprises a front tab, the front tab comprising,'}2. The box of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive strip comprises a protective liner that is peelable.3. The box of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive strip extends completely across the proximal portion of the front tab from the first lateral side to ...

Box Target

A firearm target is formed from a cardboard substrate. A first target is printed on the cardboard substrate. The cardboard substrate is folded into a box shape. The cardboard substrate is cut to form a first flap and a second flap on a first side of the cardboard substrate. The first flap and second flap include notches. The first flap and second flap are folded over with the notches interlocked. The flaps can be oriented to the bottom of the box shape and weighted for stability. A second target can be mounted to the box shape over the first target.

WIRELESS OPERATION SYSTEM AND BOX MAKING MACHINE USING SAME

A wireless operation system is configured by including a wireless operation terminal including an inputting device that inputs an operation instruction to cause a machine to execute a predetermined operation and a wireless transmitting device that wirelessly transmits the operation instruction input from the inputting device; a position detecting device that detects a position of the wireless operation terminal; and a permitted operation setting device that sets a permitted operation that the wireless operation terminal is allowed to execute in accordance with the position of the wireless operation terminal detected by the position detecting device. 1. A wireless operation system comprising:a wireless operation terminal comprising inputting means that inputs an operation instruction to cause a machine to execute a predetermined operation and wireless transmitting means that wirelessly transmits the operation instruction input from the inputting means;position detecting means that detects a position of the wireless operation terminal; andpermitted operation setting means that sets a permitted operation that the wireless operation terminal is allowed to execute in accordance with the position of the wireless operation terminal detected by the position detecting means.2. The wireless operation system according to claim 1 , wherein:the position detecting means detects that the wireless operation terminal is positioned in a predetermined operation permitted area; andthe permitted operation setting means sets, if the position detecting means detects that the wireless operation terminal is positioned in the predetermined operation permitted area, at least one of a plurality of the permitted operations.3. The wireless operation system according to claim 2 , wherein the position detecting means comprises:a transmitter that transmits an operation permitting signal to the operation permitted area serving as an outputting range;a receiver that is attached to the wireless ...

Bulk bin, bulk bin sleeve pack, and related method

A sleeve pack for forming a bulk bin includes a base for forming a bottom of the bulk bin and a perimeter wall assembly. The perimeter wall assembly includes two blanks that can be connected to one another at interlocking connections to form a perimeter wall of the bulk bin. Locking tabs are associated with at least one of the wall blanks, and corresponding locking openings are associated with at least one other of the wall blanks. The openings oppose the tabs and the tabs are lockingly inserted into the openings to secure the wall members together to form the perimeter wall of the bulk bin.

PACKAGING APPARATUS, REMOVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WITHDRAWING A CARDBOARD BLANK

The invention relates to a packaging apparatus () for combining a plurality of articles () an outer package () formed from a cardboard blank (). The packaging apparatus () comprises a magazine () for cardboard blanks (), the cardboard blanks () being stacked and lying on top of one another within the magazine (), a removal apparatus () for the cardboard blanks (), and a handling device (). The removal apparatus () is vertically and horizontally movable and comprises at least one suction tool () for withdrawing a cardboard blank () from the magazine (). The suction tool () arranged pivotally movable within the removal apparatus () or on the removal apparatus () for executing a compensation movement and aligning the withdrawn cardboard blank () in a horizontal plane. The invention also concerns the removal apparatus () () and a method for withdrawing cardboard blanks (). 115-: (canceled)164332. A removal apparatus () for cardboard blanks () , which cardboard blanks () are stacked on top of one another within the magazine () comprising:{'b': 9', '3', '2', '3', '2, 'at least one suction tool () for seizing and withdrawing a cardboard blank () from a magazine () where the cardboard blanks () are stacked on top of one another within the magazine (),'}{'b': '9', 'wherein the at least one suction tool () is vertically and movable; and'}{'b': 9', '3, 'wherein the at least one suction tool () is pivotally movable to align the withdrawn cardboard blank () in a horizontal plane.'}174933. The removal apparatus () of claim 16 , wherein an orientation of the suction tool () is automatically adjustable to match an orientation of an upper side of an uppermost cardboard blank () and with respect to the horizontal plane when the uppermost cardboard blank () has been withdrawn.184129. The removal apparatus () of claim 17 , wherein a pneumatic unit () is connected to the at least one suction tool ().19491212. The removal apparatus () of claim 18 , wherein the at least one suction tool ...

Methods and machine for forming a shipping container with an article retaining web

A method for forming a container using a machine includes extracting a blank from a magazine, transferring the blank in a blank transfer direction X, and positioning the blank on a deck. The method also includes translating a pick-up assembly from a first end to a second end along a horizontal direction Y perpendicular to the blank transfer direction X, the translating including transferring a web from a first location proximate the first end to a second location proximate the second end. The method further includes depositing, at the second location, the web into an at least partially overlying relationship with the blank to form a blank assembly, transferring the blank assembly along the deck in the blank transfer direction X while translating the pick-up assembly from the second end back to the first end, and wrapping the blank assembly around a mandrel to at least partially form the container.

METHOD FOR FEEDING A WEB OF PRINTING MATERIAL IN A MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING PACKAGES

A method for feeding a web of printing material in a manufacturing system for producing packages, includes feeding the web from a web-fed printing press to a flat-bed machine for die-cutting or embossing while the printing press is in operation. An inserting device is used for winding the web onto an auxiliary wind-up device, moving a web-guiding element having a roller in a compensatory manner to achieve a temporary standstill of the web by converting a continuous movement of the web into an iterative movement by changing a speed of the web through changes of position of the roller, clamping the web while being cut by using a clamping unit, cross-cutting the web creating a cross cut edge by using a cutting unit adjacent the clamping unit, and inserting the web, cross cut edge first, into the flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing. 1. A method for feeding a web of printing material in a manufacturing system for the production of packages , including paper or board packages and folding boxes , the method comprising the following steps:feeding the web of printing material from a web-fed printing press to a flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing while the web-fed printing press is in operation; and a) winding the web of printing material onto an auxiliary wind-up device;', 'b) moving a web-guiding element having a roller in a compensatory manner to achieve a temporary standstill of the web of printing material by converting a continuous movement of the web of printing material into an iterative movement by changing a speed of the web of printing material through changes of position of the roller;', 'c) clamping the web of printing material while being cut by using a clamping unit;', 'd) cross-cutting the web of printing material creating a cross cut edge by using a cutting unit adjacent the clamping unit; and', 'e) inserting the web of printing material, cross cut edge first, into the flat-bed machine for at least one of ...

Knocked-Down Case Inspection and Erection System

Techniques for corrugate and chipboard knocked-down case inspection and assembly are described herein. In one example, the disclosed techniques include system to inspect and assemble a knocked-down case. The system may include a memory device, a processor in communication with the memory device, a measuring component to obtain a measurement of an aspect of the knocked-down case, a calculation component to determine a difference between the obtained measurement and a standard measurement, a case-handling tool to at least partially erect the knocked-down case into an erected case, and a programming component executed by the processor, to operate the case-handling tool. In an example, the programming component is configured based at least in part on output from at least one of the measuring component and the calculation component. 1. A system to inspect and assemble a knocked-down case , comprising:a memory device;a processor in communication with the memory device;a measuring component to obtain a measurement of an aspect of the knocked-down case;a calculation component to determine a difference between the obtained measurement and a standard measurement;a case-handling tool to at least partially erect the knocked-down case into an erected case; anda programming component executed by the processor, to operate the case-handling tool, wherein the programming component is configured based at least in part on output from at least one of the measuring component and the calculation component.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the measuring component comprises:a scanner to measure the aspect of the knocked-down case.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the measuring component comprises:a scanner to read indicia from the knocked-down case, wherein the indicia includes at least one measurement.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the calculation component is configured to perform calculations comprising:determining a difference between the obtained measurement and at least one end ...

WEB INSERTION DEVICE FOR A FLAT-BED DIE-CUTTING MACHINE, MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR PACKAGES AND METHOD FOR FEEDING A WEB OF PRINTING MATERIAL

A device for inserting a web of printing material into a flat-bed die-cutting and/or embossing machine includes a compensator for converting a continuous movement of the web of printing material into an iterative movement of the web of printing material. A clamping unit clamps the web of printing material, a cutting unit carries out a cross cut through the web of printing material, and an inserting unit transports the web of printing material into the flat-bed die-cutting and/or embossing machine. The device advantageously allows the web of printing material to be automatically clamped, cut and fed to the flat-bed die-cutting and/or embossing machine. As a result, no further stopping of an upstream printing press is required and the amount of waste is reduced. A manufacturing system for producing packages and a method for feeding a web of printing material are also provided. 1. A device for inserting a web of printing material , including paper or board , into a flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing , the device comprising:a compensator configured to convert a continuous movement of the web of printing material into an iterative movement;a clamping unit configured to clamp the web of printing material;a cutting unit configured to carry out a cross cut through the web of printing material, creating a cross cut edge;said clamping unit and said cutting unit being mutually adjacent; andan inserting unit configured to transport the web of printing material, cross cut edge first, into the flat-bed machine for at least one of die-cutting or embossing.2. The inserting device according to claim 1 , wherein said inserting unit includes a gripper unit configured to grip the web of printing material claim 1 , at least one guide path and a drive associated with said gripper unit claim 1 , said gripper unit configured to be displaced along said at least one guide path and moved by said drive.3. The inserting device according to claim 2 , wherein said ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING ON DEMAND CUSTOMIZED CORRUGATED CARDBOARD FOR FORMING INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED PACKAGING BOXES

Apparatus to create on demand customized cardboard for forming individually designed packaging boxes, said cardboard having at least one corrugated layer sandwiched between two flat layers, the apparatus comprising a joining station that attaches a second flat layer to a corrugated layer attached to a first layer, supply system to supply said corrugated layer with the first flat layer attached thereto to said joining station, supply system to supply said second flat layer to said joining station, a control system operable to obtain information on the dimensions of a packaging box to be formed and on a design selected for that box and further operable to match the selected design to the dimensions of the box and a printing unit to print the matched design on the first and/or on the second flat layer. 1. A method for creating on demand customized cardboard for forming individually designed packaging boxes , said cardboard having at least one corrugated layer between two flat layers , the method comprisingproviding a corrugated layer attached to a first flat layer,attaching a second flat layer to the corrugated layer such that the corrugated layer is sandwiched between the first and the second flat layers,obtaining information on the dimensions of a packaging box to be formed,selecting a design for the box,matching the selected design to the dimensions of the box, andprinting the matched design on the first and/or on the second flat layer,wherein obtaining information on the dimension of a packaging box to be formed includes retrieving information on items to be packaged in the box to be formed and calculating at least one optimized possible arrangement of the items.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein selecting a design includes receiving a digital image for being used in the design of the box.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein selecting a design includes creating a customized graphic design in line with the obtained dimensions.4. The method ...

Carton having integrated pouch cup for meal preparation and consumption and method for producing same

A carton, formed from a blank, has an integrated pouch cup for meal preparation and consumption. The blank comprises a main panel, a first side panel adjoining the main panel along a first fold line, and a second side panel adjoining the main panel along a second fold line. A bottom panel adjoins the main panel along a third fold line. The bottom panel has first and second bottom sections having a crease in between. The bottom panel further comprising an attachment tab section which extends from the second bottom section. The bottom panel has a width which is less than the width of the main panel so as to form open edge portions at a bottom edge of the main panel on both sides of the bottom panel, the open edge portions extending to the first and second fold lines.

Blank used for making a container with interlocking flaps and a handle

A blank used for making a container is disclosed. The blank comprises a first primary panel, a second primary panel, and a secondary panel. The first primary panel is hingedly coupled to a first primary flap. The second primary panel is hingedly coupled to a second primary flap. The secondary panel is hingedly coupled to a secondary flap. The first primary flap comprises a main portion and a tip portion. The main portion is hingedly coupled to a first handle. The tip portion is positioned between the main portion and the first handle. The secondary flap is configured to be positioned between the second primary flap and the main portion when the container is in a box configuration. The tip portion is configured to be positioned between the second primary flap and an interior space of the container when the container is in the box configuration.

FOLD FLAT TRAY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF FORMING

A fold flat tray having an erect configuration and a fold flat configuration. The erect configuration comprises, a base (), and first () and second () side walls and flanges () extending outwardly from the top edges of the side walls. The fold flat configuration comprises the two opposing first sidewalls () being folded inwardly about their respective fold lines () adjacent to the base such that they lay flat against the base. Each of the two opposing second side walls () is provided with a straight fold line () extending from each corner, across the second side wall and its associated flange () in an oblique manner, such that each second side wall has a central portion between two straight fold lines, and two peripheral portions on opposite sides of the straight fold flat lines with respect to the central portion. 1. A fold flat tray having an erect configuration and a fold flat configuration , the erect configuration comprising:a base;side walls comprising a pair of opposing first side walls and a pair of opposing second side walls between the pair of first side walls, respective first and second side walls meeting one another and the base at four corners each extending upwardly from a respective fold line at a respective edge of the base;each side wall having, at the edge opposite the base, a flange extending outwardly from a fold line at the top edge of the respective side wall; and the fold flat configuration comprising:the two opposing first side walls are folded inwardly about their respective fold lines adjacent to the base such that they lay flat against the base;wherein each of the two opposing second side walls is provided with a straight fold line extending from each corner, across the second side wall and its associated flange in an oblique manner, such that each second side wall has a central portion between two straight fold lines, and two peripheral portions on opposite sides of the straight fold flat lines with respect to the central portion;wherein ...

Instant set-up bulk container

A foldable container moveable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration defining an interior area for holding bulk material is provided. The container includes opposed side panels and a bottom flap extending from a bottom edge of each side panel. A tab member extends from a distal end of each bottom flap and a tab finger extends from each tab member so as to define a hook at a distal end of each bottom flap. The hooks are interconnected so as to hingedly connect the distal ends of the bottom flaps together, thereby causing the bottom flaps to rotate between their respective stowed and deployed configuration positions as the end panels are translated between their respective stowed and deployed configuration positions. Locking tabs extending from distal ends of end flaps extend into the interior area of the container to secure the container in the deployed configuration.

ONE-PIECE, FOLDABLE COOLER

A cooler includes panels defining a storage area; corner panels; top panels forming a lid; a first handle panel connected to a first top panel and having a slot formed therein; a second handle panel connected to a second top panel and having a slot formed therein; and a first tab panel connected to a corner panel and having a tab defining a recess, the tab being configured to extend through the slot of the first handle panel and through the slot of the second handle panel for locking the handle panels and top panels in a fully closed, carry configuration of the cooler. Portions of the first and second handle panels are received within the recess defined by the tab. The second handle panel can be unlocked and the storage area accessed while holding the cooler with the first handle panel. 1. A one-piece , foldable cooler , comprising: (i) a bottom panel comprising first and second bottom subpanels,', '(ii) two side panels,', '(iii) a first end panel comprising first and second end subpanels, and', '(iv) a second end panel comprising first and second end subpanels;, '(a) a storage portion, including (i) a first corner panel comprising first and second corner panels,', '(ii) a second corner panel comprising first and second corner panels,', '(iii) a third corner panel comprising first and second corner panels, and', '(iv) a fourth corner panel comprising first and second corner panels;, '(b) four corner panels comprising,'} (i) a first top panel, and', '(ii) a second top panel;, '(c) two top panels for forming a cooler lid comprising,'} a first handle subpanel having first and second slots formed therein, and', '(ii) a second handle subpanel having first and second slots formed therein, with a fold line extending between and dividing the first and second handle subpanels along which the first and second handle subpanels when folded form a two-ply handle of the cooler;, '(d) a first handle panel comprising,'}(e) a second handle panel having first and second slots formed ...

PACKAGE SYSTEM

A package system is provided. The package system comprises a carton having at least a first carton panel including a first tab having a first tab edge defined by internal walls of the first panel, a second carton panel opposing the first panel, and a third carton panel between the first carton panel and the second carton panel, the carton having a carton length that is defined as a first distance parallel to the third carton panel between the first carton panel and the second carton panel; and a drawer configured to slide into and out of an interior of the carton, the drawer having at least a first drawer panel opposing the first carton panel, a second drawer panel opposing the second carton panel, and a third drawer panel opposing the third carton panel, the third drawer panel adjoined between the first drawer panel and the second drawer panel. 1. A package system , comprising:{'sub': 'C', 'a carton having at least a first carton panel including a first tab having a first tab edge defined by internal walls of the first carton panel, a second carton panel opposing the first carton panel, and a third carton panel adjoined between the first carton panel and the second carton panel, the carton having a carton length (L) that is defined as a first distance parallel to the third carton panel between the first carton panel and the second carton panel; and'}{'sub': 'D', 'a drawer configured to slide into and out of an interior of the carton, the drawer having at least a first drawer panel opposing the first carton panel, a second drawer panel opposing the second carton panel, and a third drawer panel opposing the third carton panel, the third drawer panel adjoined between the first drawer panel and the second drawer panel, the drawer having a drawer length (L) that is defined as a second distance parallel to the third drawer panel between the first drawer panel and the second drawer panel,'}{'sub': 'S', 'wherein the second drawer panel remains within the carton when the ...

METHODS AND MACHINE FOR FORMING A SHIPPING CONTAINER WITH AN ARTICLE RETAINING WEB

A machine () for forming a blank assembly having a blank and a retaining web coupled to the blank includes a deck () coupled to a frame (), and a blank transfer assembly () coupled to the frame. The blank transfer assembly is configured to position the blank on the deck. The machine also includes a web transfer assembly () coupled to the frame. The web transfer assembly includes a pick-up assembly () moveable between a first end and a second end of the web transfer assembly. The pick-up assembly is configured to pick up the web proximate the first end and deposit the web proximate the second end in an at least partially overlying relationship with the blank positioned on the deck. A first compression member () is configured to compress a coupling region of the web against the blank on the deck to form the blank assembly. 1. A machine for forming a blank assembly having a blank and a retaining web coupled to the blank , said machine comprising:a deck coupled to a frame;a blank transfer assembly associated with said frame, said blank transfer assembly configured to position the blank on said deck;a web transfer assembly associated with said frame and extending from a first end to a second end, said web transfer assembly comprising a pick-up assembly moveable between said first end and said second end, said pick-up assembly configured to pick up the web proximate said first end and deposit the web proximate said second end in an at least partially overlying relationship with the blank positioned on said deck; anda first compression member configured to compress a coupling region of the web against the blank on said deck to form the blank assembly.2. The machine in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said blank transfer assembly is configured to move the blank in a blank loading direction X claim 1 , and said pick-up assembly is configured to move the web from proximate said first end of said web transfer assembly to proximate said second end of said web transfer assembly ...

Packaging assembly system

A system for assembling a packaging assembly of a box and a frame (i) a conveyor for transporting the box along a path of travel in an inverted position with the front and rear closure flaps extending in an open configuration, (ii) an adhesive application station for applying adhesive to the front and rear closure flaps in selected regions, and (iii) a compression station downstream from the adhesive application station to compress (1) the front panel flap to the front closure flap and (2) the rear panel flap to the rear closure flap in the selected regions.

CONTAINER HAVING A PUSH-IN LOCKING DEVICE AND BLANK THEREFOR

A container formed from at least one blank of sheet material includes a tray, a cover configured to close the tray, and a locking device. The tray includes a tray front panel. The cover includes a cover front panel that extends downwardly from a front edge of a cover top panel. The cover front panel is configured to be positioned in an at-least partially overlapping arrangement with the tray front panel when the cover is closed. The locking device includes a locking tab hingedly attached to the cover top panel and struck in part from the cover top panel and in part from the cover front panel. The locking device also includes a locking recess struck from an upper edge of the tray front panel. The locking device is configured such that the locking tab can be pressed down into the locking recess to selectively secure the cover to the tray in a closed and locked configuration. 1. A container formed from at least one blank of sheet material , the container comprising:a tray comprising a tray front panel;a cover configured to close the tray, the cover comprising a cover top panel and a cover front panel that extends downwardly from a front edge of the cover top panel, the cover front panel configured to be positioned in an at-least partially overlapping arrangement with the tray front panel when the cover is closed; anda locking device comprising a locking tab hingedly attached to the cover top panel and struck in part from the cover top panel and in part from the cover front panel, the locking device further comprising a locking recess struck from an upper edge of the tray front panel;wherein the locking device is configured such that the locking tab can be pressed down into the locking recess to selectively secure the cover to the tray in a closed and locked configuration.2. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the locking tab is configured to engage the locking recess in a friction-fit manner that resists separation.3. The container according to claim 1 , ...

CONTAINER HAVING LEAK-RESISTANT FOLD-IN TRAY AND BLANK THEREFOR

A container formed from a blank of sheet material includes an outer tray having a bottom wall, front and rear walls, and first and second side walls. A fold-in tray is configured to nest within the outer tray. The fold-in tray is hingedly connected along an upper edge of at least one of the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall, and the rear wall. 1. A container formed from a blank of sheet material , the container comprising:an outer tray comprising a bottom wall, front and rear walls disposed opposite one another and extending upwardly from respective front and rear edges of the bottom panel, and first and second side walls disposed opposite one another and extending upwardly from respective first and second side edges of the bottom panel; anda fold-in tray hingedly connected along an upper edge of at least one of said first side wall, said second side wall, said front wall, and said rear wall, the fold-in tray configured to nest within the outer tray.2. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the fold-in tray is hingedly connected along an upper edge of the front wall via a hinged connection claim 1 , and wherein said fold-in tray is only connected to said outer tray via said hinged connection.3. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the fold-in tray comprises a tray bottom panel claim 1 , tray first and second side panels claim 1 , and tray front and rear panels.4. The container according to claim 3 , wherein the fold-in tray comprises a plurality of corner gussets interconnecting adjacent ones of the tray first side panel claim 3 , the tray second side panel claim 3 , the tray front panel claim 3 , and the tray rear panel.5. The container according to claim 4 , wherein the fold-in tray is at least substantially leak resistant.6. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a top closure claim 1 , the top closure comprising a top closure panel hingedly connected along an upper edge of the rear panel and a top ...

Method and apparatus for forming containers

A method and apparatus are disclosed for forming containers. The containers may be cans, including composite cans. The apparatus may include a cylindrical mandrel and a blank may be formed into a cylindrical tube around the mandrel. Rotational apparatuses may engage portions of a blank that may be in a flat configuration and may rotate the portions around the outward cylindrical surface of the mandrel. Free edges of the tubular blank may be sealed by a sealing strip that may be T-shaped in cross section. A cup may be installed in an end opening, such as a bottom end, of the cylindrical tube. The cup may be sealed in the end opening by a seaming process using a seaming apparatus.

INTEGRATED PULLING SYSTEM WITH BACK FLAP

A package () for displaying items () includes a carton body () having at least a bottom panel () and a front panel (). A resilient member () is configured to urge the items () towards the front panel () of the carton body () and an intermediate member () is removably placed at a position between the resilient member () and the items (). 1. A package for displaying items , the package comprising:a carton body having at least a bottom panel and a front panel;a resilient member configured to urge the items towards said front panel of said carton body; andan intermediate member removably placed at a position between said resilient member and the items.2. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said intermediate member is removed from said position between said resilient member and the items after the items move towards said front panel of said carton body via removal of a desirable number of items from the package.3. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said position between said resilient member and the items is located at a rearmost of the items.4. The package according to claim 1 , wherein said intermediate member is connected to said carton body.5. The package according to claim 4 , wherein said intermediate member extends from said bottom panel of said carton body.6. The package according to claim 4 , wherein said carton body includes a back panel claim 4 , and said intermediate member extends from at least one of said bottom panel claim 4 , said back panel claim 4 , and a junction between said bottom panel and said back panel of said carton body.7. The package according to claim 1 , wherein a fold axis extends across a central portion of said intermediate member claim 1 , said fold axis defining a contact section and a base section of said intermediate member.8. The package according to claim 7 , wherein when said intermediate member is positioned between said resilient member and the items claim 7 , said contact section is arranged in contact with the ...

CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT SUBSTRATE PROCESSING

Devices and methods to process substrates are disclosed. The proposed devices comprise contact and non-contact processing modules and a controller. The controller identifies straight and curved lines to be processed on the substrate and displaces the contact processing modules relative to the substrate to process the straight lines and the non-contact processing modules relative to the substrate to process the curved lines. 1. A device to process a substrate comprising:a contact processing module;a non-contact processing module; and identify straight and curved lines to be processed on the substrate,', 'displace the contact processing module relative to the substrate to process the straight lines,', 'displace the non-contact processing module relative to the substrate to process the curved lines., 'a controller, to'}2. The device according to claim 1 , comprisinga processing surface to support the substrate;a first holding unit for holding and moving the contact processing module at a distance from a surface of the substrate;a second holding unit for holding and moving the non-contact processing module at a distance from a surface of the substrate.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second holding units comprises:a bridge including a slider for holding the respective processing module, wherein the processing module is slidable along the slider of the bridge in a first direction at a predefined distance from the surface of the substrate.4. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the holding units are adjustable to increase or decrease the distance between the processing modules and the substrate claim 2 , respectively.5. The device according to claim 1 , comprising a plurality of contact processing modules and/or a plurality of non-contact processing modules.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the contact processing module comprises at least a wheel type cutter.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the non-contact ...

Apparatus and methods relating to corrugated materials, containers, and packaging

A machine for transitioning a box cutout from a flat configuration to a collapsed box configuration includes a first drive wheel configured to drive a box cutout towards a plunging area; a plunger configured to apply force to a central portion of a bottom panel of the box cutout so as to fold the box about a lateral bisecting axis and propel at least a portion of the box cutout downward; and opposed second and third drive wheels configured to grab a box cutout propelled downward by the plunger and further draw the box cutout downward into a collapsed box configuration within a collection area. A box cutout transitioned to a collapsed box configuration in this manner may include a bottom panel having plurality of unbroken minor score lines and broken major score lines.

BOX OPENING MOVEMENT WITH GUIDES

A method of processing boxes includes shuttling a box in a first direction and cutting to separate outer flaps of the box from one another as the box moves past a cutting tool in the first direction, wherein the outer flaps overlie inner flaps. The method includes engaging a set of opening guides with the outer flaps of the box to drive the outer flaps open. The method includes opening inner flaps using shape memory and shuttling the box in the first direction over an inclined plane after the inner and outer flaps are open to flatten the box. 1. A method of processing boxes comprising:shuttling a box in a first direction and cutting to separate outer flaps of the box from one another as the box moves past a cutting tool in the first direction, wherein the outer flaps overlie inner flaps;engaging a set of opening guides with the outer flaps of the box to drive the outer flaps open;opening inner flaps using shape memory; andshuttling the box in the first direction over an inclined plane after the inner and outer flaps are open to flatten the box.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein engaging the set of opening guides includes shuttling the box in a second direction that is reverse of the first direction and engaging the set of opening guides with the outer flaps of the box to drive the outer flaps open as the box moves in the second direction.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein cutting to separate outer flaps includes cutting adhesive tape along a cut line parallel to the first direction to release the outer flaps from one another.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the opening guides are in a retracted position for cutting to separate the outer flaps claim 1 , and further comprising:extending the opening guides after cutting;engaging a respective guide hole in an end of the box with a respective one of the opening guides; andretracting the opening guides to the retracted position to drive the outer flaps open.5. The method as recited in ...

PACKAGING BOX

Disclosed is a packaging box which includes a box body. The packaging box includes a cavity defined in the box body and a side wall surrounding the cavity, a support frame that disposed on an inner side of the side wall, and a bottom plate that is disposed in the cavity and at an end of the support frame. The support frame is integrated with the box body, an opening is provided in the box body, and the support frame is formed by bending the side wall located at the opening toward the cavity. 1. A packaging box , comprising:a box body, comprising a cavity defined in the box body and a side wall surrounding the cavity;a support frame, disposed on an inner side of the side wall; anda bottom plate, disposed in the cavity and at an end of the support frame;wherein the support frame is integrated with the box body, an opening is provided in the box body, and the support frame is formed by bending the side wall located at the opening toward the cavity.3. The packaging box according to claim 2 , wherein the bottom plate is fixed on the inner side of the side wall through the second portion.4. The packaging box according to claim 3 , wherein the first portion and the second portion are integrally formed claim 3 , and a bending line is provided between the second portion and the first portion and is bent along the edge of the first portion.5. The packaging box according to claim 4 , wherein the second portion is bent along the bending line in a direction of nearing the support frame claim 4 , and a side of the second portion opposite to the support frame is fitted with the support frame.6. The packaging box according to claim 5 , wherein of all areas on the first portion claim 5 , except for areas corresponding to the support frame claim 5 , edges of other areas are all provided with the second portion.7. The packaging box according to claim 5 , wherein a side surface of the second portion facing toward the inner side of the side wall is fitted with the inner side of the side ...

Product Pusher

A product tray ( 20 ) comprising a product pusher ( 10 ), wherein the product pusher ( 10 ) is formed from a length of elastically stretchable fabric or material arranged to wrap behind and to the sides of products ( 22 ) contained within the tray ( 20 ) to apply a resilient bias force to the rear surface of those products ( 22 ) contained within the tray ( 20 ).

OPEN-WALLED PACK

Embodiments described herein provide for a pack made of a unitary blank that may be folded into a rectangular cuboid. The pack defines a bottom, a top that is approximately parallel to and opposite of the bottom, and four walls that are approximately perpendicular to and disposed between the top and the bottom. The four walls include a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a fourth wall. The first wall is opposite of the third wall and the second wall is opposite of the fourth wall. First and second openings extend from the first wall to the third wall of the cuboid in a direction parallel to a bottom plane of the cuboid and from the top to an upper edge of the second wall and fourth wall respectively in a direction normal to the bottom plane of the cuboid. The upper edge of the second and fourth walls is disposed at a height in the range of 50 percent or greater of a distance from the bottom to the top of the cuboid. 1. A pack comprising: a bottom;', 'a top approximately parallel to and opposite of the bottom; and', 'four walls approximately perpendicular to and disposed between the top and the bottom, the four walls including a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a fourth wall, the first wall opposite of the third wall, and the second wall opposite of the fourth wall,', 'wherein the second wall defines a first opening into the interior of the cuboid and the fourth wall defines a second opening into the interior of the cuboid, the first and second openings extending from the first wall to the third wall of the cuboid in a direction parallel to a bottom plane of the cuboid and from the top to an upper edge of the second and fourth walls respectively in a direction normal to the bottom plane of the cuboid and wherein the upper edge of the second and fourth walls is disposed at a height of 50 percent or greater of a distance from the bottom to the top of the cuboid., 'a unitary blank folded into a rectangular cuboid, the rectangular cuboid defining2. ...

PACKAGING MACHINE AND SYSTEMS

A converting assembly performs a plurality of conversion functions on sheet material to convert the sheet material into packaging templates. The converting assembly includes a plurality of tool rollers. Each of the tool rollers has one or more conversion tools thereon. The one or more conversion tools on an individual tool roller are configured to perform a subset of the plurality of conversion functions that convert the sheet material into packaging templates.

Machine and methods for attaching a tray blank to a cover blank

A machine including a first deck, a second deck, a first blank transfer assembly, and a second blank transfer assembly is provided. The first and second decks are coupled to a frame. The first blank transfer assembly extends from a first end to a second end and includes a first pick-up assembly moveable between the first end, proximate the second deck, and the second end, proximate the first deck. The second blank transfer assembly extends from a third end to a fourth end and includes a second pick-up assembly moveable between the third end, proximate the second deck, and the fourth end, proximate the first deck. The first blank transfer assembly and the second blank transfer assembly are operationally offset when moving between the first and second ends and the third and fourth ends, respectively.

Bag forming apparatus

A box forming apparatus opens a flattened cardboard box forming a tubular cardboard box. A holding mechanism holds a first side panel and a second side panel of the box. A moving mechanism moves front face lower holding members and front face upper holding members. The moving mechanism folds one of the first side panel and the second side panel along a first fold portion thereby changing the angle formed by the first side panel and the second side panel. When the holding mechanism is moved to open the flattened cardboard box, a position adjusting member, adjusts the position of a first flap connected to the first side panel, adjusts the position of the first flap such that the first flap connected to the first side panel extends along the direction in which the first side panel extends or is folded inward so that the flattened cardboard box is opened.

Method and apparatus for reconfiguring containers

Methods and apparatus for forming containers from container blanks are provided. An apparatus comprises a blank holding apparatus operable to releasably hold a plurality of carton blanks in a first configuration. The apparatus also has a rotary apparatus operable to rotate an engagement device along a rotational path from a first retrieval location where the engagement device is operable to engage with and retrieve a blank from the plurality of blanks held in the blank holding apparatus, to a second operational location. The apparatus also has a movement apparatus inter-connected to the rotary apparatus. The movement apparatus is operable to move the rotary apparatus and the engagement device with the engaged blank away from the blank holding apparatus, which may be translational movement away from the blank holding apparatus.

Process for Forming a Window in a Carton

A container with a non-heat-seal window and a process for fabricating a low surface energy container with a non-heat-seal window. The process comprises forming a container template and cutting an opening in the container template. A window comprising a window stock material, a releasable liner, and a wiped on adhesive positioned between the window stock material and the releasable liner is sized to overlap the opening. A portion of the adhesive is exposed and the window is positioned over the opening. The window is then secured to the container template over the opening without the need to apply heat, and the container template is folded into the low surface energy container with the window. 1. A process for fabricating a container with a non-heat-seal window comprising the steps of:forming a container template out of a container stock material, wherein an inside surface of the container stock material has a surface energy that is not greater than 40 dynes;cutting an opening in the container template;securing the window to the container template to cover the opening using a pre-applied two sided adhesive wiped on to the window; andfolding the container template into the container.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the container stock material is a low density polyethylene paperboard.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the pre-applied two sided adhesive is applied via a wipe on applicator.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein an opening overlap portion of the window is adhered to an inside surface of the container template.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the window is secured to the container template with a pressure sensitive adhesive.6. The process of claim 5 , wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive is a food grade pressure sensitive adhesive.7. A process for fabricating a container with a non-heat-seal window comprising the steps of:forming a container template out of a low surface energy container stock material, wherein an inside surface of the container ...

Adaptable Tooling Methods, System and Apparatuses

A customizable case former and it system and method of use provide for a case former having a base, interchangeable case gages and forming heads. Contained within the interior of the base are slide blocks mounted on slide rails and assemblies in such a manner as to allow the slide blocks to be slidingly reconfigured to form a case forming cavity of varicose sizes and shapes. The size and shape of the case forming cavity is established and maintained by a template opening, defined by, and potentially unique to, each case gage. The size and shape of the forming head corresponds to the size and shape of the template opening. The slide blocks are secured to the case gage by removable locking pins. 1. Case former comprising:a base, a first case gage, and a first forming head, the base having an interior, within the interior and supported by the base is afirst primary slide rail and a second primary slide rail, the first a first slide rail assembly being slidingly engaged to and movable upon the first primary slide rail, a second slide rail assembly being slidingly engaged to and moveable upon the second primary slide rail, the first slide rail assembly supporting a left secondary slide rail, the second slide rail assembly supporting a right secondary slide rail,', 'a first slide block and a second slide block are slidingly engaged to and movable upon the left secondary slide rail, a third slide block and a fourth slide block are slidingly engaged to and movable upon the right secondary slide rail,', 'the first slide block, the second slide block, the third slide block and the fourth slide block each defining a slide block hole;', 'the first slide block, the second slide block, the third slide block and the fourth slide block each comprise a minor flap folding post, a first major flap folding plate and a second major flap folding plate, the first major flap folding plate is positioned on one side of the minor flap folding post and the second major flap folding plate is ...

CHILDPROOF CONTAINER AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a childproof container comprising a store, for housing a product, and a closure system configured to define a closing condition and an opening condition of the container. The container comprises a safety device having a first coupling portion carried by the closure system and a second coupling portion engaged to the store and configured to cooperate with the first coupling portion to define a locking condition in which the first and second coupling portions prevent the closure system from switching from the closing to the opening condition. The store comprises an unlocking portion located on a side wall of the store and defining a through access configured to allow, in the locking condition, the insertion in the store of an opening device to allow the disengagement between the first and second coupling portions. 2. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the through access of the unlocking portion is spaced from the free edge of the store.3. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the second coupling portion is directly carried by at least one side wall of said prefixed number of side walls of the store claim 1 , wherein the second coupling portion is entirely arranged in the internal volume of the store.4. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the closure system emerges in extension from a first side wall of said prefixed number of side walls claim 1 , the second coupling portion being directly carried by a second side wall of said prefixed number of side walls and being entirely arranged in the internal volume of the store claim 1 ,Wherein the second side wall of the store directly carrying the second coupling portion is opposed to the first side wall of the store from which the closure system emerges,wherein the first side wall is a front wall of the store while the second side wall is a rear wall of the store.5. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the through access of the unlocking portion is configured ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CORRECTING THE FOLDED POSITION OF A BLANK IN A FOLDER-GLUER

A method for checking and correcting the position of a blank () that includes closing the folded right-hand and left-hand flaps () of the blank, which are positioned one above the other in an overlapping portion, checking the position of the right-hand edge () and of the left-hand edge (), and comparing the position with a predetermined position in order to determine a positional deviation, if the positional deviation exceeds an admissible deviation value, and before the glue sets, fixing of the central flap (), then holding the upper face of the right-hand flap and of the left-hand flap by a suction cup (), and correcting the position of the left-hand flap () and/or of the right-hand flap () by moving the suction cup (). 1. A method for processing a blank designed to form , after folding-gluing , a folded flattened box , the method including the following steps:a) providing a substantially flat blank having a right-hand edge, a left-hand edge, a front edge, a rear edge, a right-hand longitudinal crease spaced from the right-hand edge and a left-hand longitudinal crease spaced from the left-hand edge, the right-hand longitudinal crease and the left-hand longitudinal crease, along with the right-hand edge and the left-hand edge, delimiting at least three flaps in a row comprised of a right-hand flap, a central flap and a left-hand flap;b) applying glue to a zone of the right-hand flap adjacent to the right-hand edge and/or applying glue to a zone of the left-hand flap adjacent to the left-hand edge, such that the glue is present in between overlapping portions that will be overlapping between the right-hand flap and the left-hand flap;c) folding the right-hand flap 180° about the right-hand longitudinal crease towards the central flap, and folding the left-hand flap 180° about the left-hand longitudinal crease towards the central flap;d) closing the folded right-hand flap and the folded left-hand flap to be positioned one above the other at least in the overlapping ...

Method for producing a cardboard box

A method for producing a cardboard box comprising a rigid window made of a transparent material extending over at least two adjacent faces of the box includes the following steps: supplying a continuous width of rigid transparent plastic, the width of which corresponds to the deployed width of the window; forming in the continuous width of rigid transparent plastic a succession of longitudinal cuts distributed longitudinally with a spacing corresponding to the width of the window and laterally according to the widths of the adjacent faces.

CHECKING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING THE QUALITY OF FOLDABLE BOXES, AND MANUFACTURING INSTALLATION COMPRISING THIS CHECKING DEVICE

A quality-control device () includes: an illumination system () for illuminating one peripheral face of each folding box, an image capture device () for forming a multiple image of the respective peripheral faces of a bundle of folding boxes, an image processing system () for: i) detecting within the multiple image each peripheral end of the slots of each box that separate its adjacent flaps, ii) generating a data set indicative of the geometry of each peripheral end, and iii) analyzing the data set to determine the width of each peripheral end. 1. A checking device for checking the quality of foldable boxes and when each foldable box is in a folded state , in which each foldable box comprises at least two flaps folded toward each other and each folded over flap having a free end , the free ends defining and being separated by a slot , the slot having a peripheral end opening on a peripheral face of the foldable box and the slot delimiting a lateral interval between the free ends of the two flaps at the peripheral face;the checking device comprising:an illumination system configured for illuminating the foldable boxes in the folded state at the peripheral face; andthe illumination system being configured to illuminate a pack formed of superimposed or juxtaposed ones of the foldable boxes, wherein the pack has at least one peripheral pack face defined by respective peripheral faces of all the foldable boxes comprising the pack;at least one imaging device configured for forming images of the foldable boxes in the folded state, the at least one imaging device is configured to form at least one plural image representing at least a part of the peripheral pack face when the illumination system illuminates the peripheral pack face; andat least one image processing system configured for:i) detecting each peripheral end of a slot in the plural image;ii) generating a set of data representing a geometry of each peripheral end; andiii) analyzing the set of data to determine the ...

FOLDING CARTON

A foldable carton is provided. The carton includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, end panels, each foldably connected to the edges of the bottom panel. The carton further includes front end flap panels connected to the lateral ends of the front panel and rear end flap panels connected to the lateral ends of the rear panel. Each front end flap panel includes a connecting end section and a triangular fold flap connected to the connected end section. The triangular fold flap is connected to a side edge of the adjacent end panel by a hinged fold line. The connecting end section is secured to the front panel in an overlying arrangement and the triangular fold flap is configured to about the hinged fold line to allow the front panel to freely move between a fully upright position and a partially upright position. 1. A foldable carton comprising:a bottom panel;a front panel foldably connected to the bottom panel along a longitudinal front edge of the bottom panel;a rear panel foldably connected to the bottom panel along a longitudinal rear edge of the bottom panel;a first end panel foldably connected to the bottom panel along a lateral edge of the bottom panel;a front end flap panel foldably connected to the front panel along a lateral edge of the front panel, the front end flap panel comprising a connecting end section and a triangular fold flap formed by an intermediate fold line extending diagonally through the front end flap panel; anda rear end flap panel foldably connected to the rear panel along a lateral edge of the rear panel;wherein the triangular fold flap of the front end flap panel is connected to a side edge of the first end panel by a hinged fold line;wherein the connecting end section of the front end flap panel is secured to the front panel in an overlapped arrangement.2. The carton of claim 1 , wherein the carton is configured to transition between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration claim 1 , wherein the front panel and the ...

Carton having major flap overlap

Provided are cartons, particularly cartons for storing and dispensing consumer products and more particularly absorbent consumer products and still more particularly tissue products, such as rolled tissue products, which eliminates plastic packaging while still protecting the carton contents from dirt and grime. The carton contents are protected by providing a carton having a top panel formed from opposing flaps that overlap to some extent. The overlapped portion however, is designed to compress on center and not to add material height to the perimeter of the carton so that multiple cartons may be stacked one on top of another to form a stable unit load.

Foldable Pizza Box and Method

A foldable pizza box and method of preparing the foldable pizza box for disposal. The foldable pizza box includes a plurality of perforations placed on several surfaces thereof, bisecting the foldable pizza box into two symmetrical halves and imparting flexibility to the foldable pizza box along the perforations. The foldable pizza box includes triangular punch-outs, formed by perforations, that add additional flexibility to the foldable pizza box when displaced or removed. The foldable pizza box may be easily folded along the perforations, thereby making the foldable pizza box more compact. After folding the foldable pizza box, the foldable pizza box may be easily disposed in a waste or recycling receptacle.

MULTILAYER-TYPE SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS

A multilayer-type sheet processing apparatus includes processing units. Each of the processing units includes first guide members extending in an X-direction, first moving bodies arranged on the first guide members, second guide members supported to the first moving bodies and extending in a Y-direction, second moving bodies arranged on the second guide members, Y-drive mechanisms configured to drive the second moving bodies along the second guide members, work areas each arranged in a plane including the X- and Y-directions, and tools, which are arranged in the second moving bodies to be able to move close to and separate away from the work areas, and are each configured to form a processing line on a sheet arranged on a work area. The first moving body that is moved by the X-drive mechanism and the first moving bodies of the other units are coupled to each other. 1. A multilayer-type sheet processing apparatus , comprising a processing unit comprising:a first guide member extending in an X-direction;a first moving body arranged so as to be movable along the first guide member;a second guide member, which is supported to the first moving body and extends in a Y-direction orthogonal to the X-direction;a second moving body arranged so as to be movable along the second guide member;a Y-drive mechanism configured to drive the second moving body along the second guide member;a work area arranged in a plane including the X-direction and the Y-direction; anda tool, which is arranged in the second moving body so as to be able to move close to and separate away from the work area, and is configured to form a processing line on a sheet arranged on the work area,wherein the processing unit comprises a plurality of processing units each being stacked so that the work areas overlap with each other in a direction perpendicular to the X-direction and the Y-direction,wherein the first moving body of at least one processing unit of the plurality of processing units is driven along ...

FLAT PACK TRAY WITH CURVE ON SET-UP AND BLANK FOR FORMING THE SAME

A tray formed from a blank of sheet material includes a bottom panel, a top panel, first and second side panels, and a locking band connected to the bottom panel at opposite upper and lower edges thereof. The locking band extends across the top panel and holds an underlying portion of the top panel in face-contacting relationship with the bottom panel. The tray is configured to transition from a first, substantially flat configuration into a second, erect configuration in which the top panel defines a concave surface configured to hold in place a rounded item. The tray is configured to be transitioned from the first configuration to the second configuration by sliding the top panel relative to the bottom panel. 1. A tray formed from a blank of sheet material , the tray comprising:a bottom panel forming a bottom wall of the tray;a top panel forming a top wall of the tray;first and second side panels forming first and second side walls of the tray and extending between said top and bottom panels on opposite sides thereof;a locking band connected to said bottom panel at opposite upper and lower edges thereof, said locking band extending across said top panel and holding an underlying portion of said top panel in face-contacting relationship with said bottom panel;wherein said tray is configured to transition from a first configuration in which said tray is substantially flat into a second or erect configuration in which said top panel defines a concave surface configured to hold in place a rounded item;wherein said tray is configured to be transitioned from said first configuration to said second configuration by sliding said top panel relative to said bottom panel.2. The tray according to claim 1 , wherein the locking band overlies a generally central portion of the top panel when the tray is in the second configuration.3. The tray according to wherein said top panel has a first width and said bottom panel has a second width claim 1 , and wherein said first width is ...

Machine or additional unit for producing folded containers, in particular folding boxes, from blanks

Known methods for producing folded containers, especially folding boxes, from blanks use folding-box gluing machines and accessory units comprising machine elements (2, 6, 10, 13) for processing and/or conveying the blanks or containers, which can be manually positioned to fit different blank sizes. Measuring devices (17) for determining the actual position of the machine elements (2, 6, 10, 13) to be positioned and a memory unit for storing the desired positions for different blank sizes are also known. To be able to support a machine adjuster in the adjustment of positions the invention provides for both the memory unit for the desired positions and each measuring device (17) for the actual positions to be connected to a computing element which calculates the differences between the desired positions and the actual positions. To each machine element (2, 6, 10, 13) to be positioned a display unit (20) connected to the corresponding computing element is assigned which displays the difference between the desired position and the actual position calculated by the corresponding computing element.

Random carton feeding and forming machine with selectively actuated lugs and related methods

A machine for intended use in feeding and completing partially formed cartons is disclosed. In one embodiment, the machine includes an overhead conveyor with selectively actuated, depending lugs that engage and convey the carton in a first direction while a first flap on a lid is folded and sealed. A takeaway conveyor includes selectively actuated, upstanding lugs that convey the carton in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction while second and third flaps are folded and sealed. The lugs on each conveyor may be closely spaced or overlapping to allow for selective actuation at a desired instant in time without the need for timing the corresponding chain or the carton feed. A diverter located at a transition between the forward and return runs of the overhead and takeaway conveyors actuates the lugs in a controlled fashion. Related methods of feeding and forming cartons are also disclosed.

Carton feeding and forming machine with selectively actuated lugs and related methods

A machine for intended use in feeding and completing a partially formed carton is disclosed. In one embodiment, the machine includes an overhead conveyor with selectively actuated, depending lugs that engage and convey the carton in a first direction while a first flap on a lid is folded and sealed. A takeaway conveyor includes selectively actuated, upstanding lugs that convey the carton in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction while second and third flaps are folded and sealed. The lugs on each conveyor may be closely spaced or overlapping to allow for selective actuation at a desired instant without the need for timing the corresponding chain or the carton feed to the machine. A diverter located at a transition between the forward and return runs of the overhead and takeaway conveyors actuates the lugs in a controlled fashion. Related methods of feeding and forming cartons are also disclosed.

Carton feeding and forming machine with selectively actuated lugs and related methods

A machine for intended use in feeding and completing a partially formed carton is disclosed. In one embodiment, the machine includes an overhead conveyor with selectively actuated, depending lugs that engage and convey the carton in a first direction while a first flap on a lid is folded and sealed. A takeaway conveyor includes selectively actuated, upstanding lugs that convey the carton in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction while second and third flaps are folded and sealed. The lugs on each conveyor may be closely spaced or overlapping to allow for selective actuation at a desired instant without the need for timing the corresponding chain or the carton feed to the machine. A diverter located at a transition between the forward and return runs of the overhead and takeaway conveyors actuates the lugs in a controlled fashion. Related methods of feeding and forming cartons are also disclosed.

Carton

Carton opening apparatus and method

Feeding apparatus

평탄화판지 소재와 같은 물품(10)을 연속적인 취급 및 처리를 위해 매거진(12)으로부터 이송하기 위한 장치는 매거진의 입구(14)에 인접해서 연속적으로 회전하도록 장착된 전송터렛(16)과, 매거진의 입구를 통과하도록 위치되어 있으면서 상기 매거진(12)의 입구로부터 상기 물품을 이송하고, 그 물품이 소재인 경우 그 물품을 정립시키며, 상기 터렛의 회전에 따라 상기 물품을 이송하기 위한 수단(6, 54, 56)으로 구성된 터렛상의 전송스테이션(50), 상기 전송스테이션/컨베이어 상호 작용의 순서를 발생시키기 위해 터렛이 회전할 때마다 전송스테이션에 의해 통과되도록 터렛에 인접되게 위치되어 상기 터렛으로부터 상기 물품을 수취하기 위한 무한포켓컨베이어(30) 및, 정지상태로 감속되고 정상적인 주행속도로 재차 가속되는 동안 컨베이어에 의해 이동된 거리가 컨베이어상의 하나의 포켓(32)길이와 동등하도록 상기 컨베이어가 소정기간동안 정지되고 상기 전송스테이션/컨베이어 상호작용의 최소한 선택된 상호작용순서사이의 기간동안 재기동되는 단속적인 동작시 무한경로 주위에서 상기 컨베이어를 구동시키는 글로보이드캠인 덱싱박스(37)로 구성된다. An apparatus for conveying an article 10, such as flattened cardboard material, from the magazine 12 for continuous handling and processing, includes a transfer turret 16 mounted to rotate continuously adjacent to the magazine inlet 14, and the magazine. Means for conveying the article from the inlet of the magazine 12 while positioned to pass through the inlet of the article, establishing the article if the article is of material, and conveying the article in accordance with the rotation of the turret 6 A transmission station 50 on a turret consisting of 54, 56, positioned adjacent to the turret so that it is passed by the transmission station each time the turret rotates to generate a sequence of the transmission station / conveyor interactions. Endless pocket conveyor (30) for receiving the movement and by the conveyor while decelerating to a stationary state and accelerated again at a normal traveling speed The intermittent operation during an intermittent operation in which the conveyor is stopped for a period of time such that the distance is equal to the length of one pocket 32 on the conveyor and restarted for a period between at least the selected interaction sequence of the transmission station / conveyor interaction. It consists of a dexing box 37 which is a globoid cam for driving a conveyor.

Plasma-enhanced functionalization of carbon-containing substrates

Methods for producing plasma-treated, functionalized carbon-containing surfaces are provided. The methods include the steps of subjecting a carbon-containing substrate to a plasma to create surface active sites on the surface of the substrate and reacting the surface active sites with stable spacer molecules in the absence of plasma. Biomolecules may be immobilized on the resulting functionalized surfaces. The methods may be used to treat a variety of carbon-containing substrates, including polymeric surfaces, diamond-like carbon films and carbon nanotubes and nanoparticles.

Sheet folding device and carton former

폴더 글루어부(61)는, 골판지 시트를 반송방향(D)으로 반송하는 상측 반송 벨트(81)와, 골판지 시트의 반송방향(D)에 직교하는 폭방향의 양단부가 절곡되어 형성되는 절곡면에 접촉하여, 골판지 시트의 폭방향의 양단부를 절첩하는 한 쌍의 성형 벨트(84)와, 반송방향(D)을 따라 마련되고, 절첩되는 골판지 시트의 폭방향의 양단부에 있어서의 절곡면에 접촉하여, 골판지 시트의 폭방향의 양단부를 안내하는 한 쌍의 폴딩 바(85)와, 한 쌍의 폴딩 바(85)를 폭방향 및 연직방향으로 이동시키는 이동 기구(86)와, 이동 기구(86)를 제어하여, 폴딩 바(85)의 위치를 조정하는 제어 장치(100)를 구비한다. The folder gluer section 61 includes an upper conveying belt 81 for conveying the corrugated cardboard sheet in the conveying direction D and an upper conveying belt 81 for conveying the corrugated cardboard sheet in the width direction perpendicular to the conveying direction D, A pair of forming belts 84 that are brought into contact with each other to fold both ends in the width direction of the corrugated cardboard sheet and a pair of forming belts 84 that are provided along the carrying direction D and come in contact with the folded surfaces at both ends in the width direction of the folded corrugated cardboard sheet A pair of folding bars 85 for guiding both end portions in the width direction of the corrugated cardboard sheet, a moving mechanism 86 for moving the pair of folding bars 85 in the width direction and the vertical direction, And controls the position of the folding bar 85. The control device 100 controls the position of the folding bar 85,

Apparatus for setting box blanks

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Process for assembling a cardboard blank and plant for the implementation thereof

Plant and process for assembling, in the form of an open-end box (27; 31), a cardboard blank (1) for the manufacture of a box of the American box type, said blank (1) comprising two opposite walls, joined by their lateral edges, each of the walls comprising two adjacent sides of the box to be formed, the two adjacent sides having different lengths, said process consisting in using three assembling arms (10, 11, 12), the three arms being actuated, in pairs, by control means (5) following a first operating mode (I) or a second operating mode (II).

Apparatus for manufacturing box

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Apparatus for feeding and opening flat paskage blanks

An arrangement for the raising and transfer of a flattened tubular packing container blank (2) from a magazine (3) to a conveyor arrangement (4) for the feeding on of blanks, for example, into a packing machine of the type which manufactures packing containers for milk. The arrangement comprises suction elements (l8a and l8b) arranged on arms (l5) movable in a curved path away from each other, the placing being so that the suction elements in a certain position (receiving position) of the arms are directed towards each other so as to allow engagement with, and attachment to,two opposite sides of a blank laid flat.

MACHINE FOR SHAPING CARTON BOXES.

La machine comprend : - un magasin (3) avec les découpes (1), - un bras (21) extracteur, - des moyens de mise en forme des découpes et - un dispositif convoyeur (5) aval pour prendre en charge et évacuer les ébauches (6) de caisses.Le bras (21) extracteur et les moyens de mise en volume sont rassemblés sur le bâti (20) d'un banc (4) qui s'interpose, tel un module, entre le magasin (3) et le dispositif convoyeur (5) aval.Ce banc (4) comprend : - une rampe (24) inclinée vers le haut selon un angle de l'ordre de 45 degres par rapport à l'horizontale, qui fait office de couloir de guidage, - une sole dont la partie supérieure, au niveau du poste (30) de mise en forme, est escamotable pour permettre le passage de l'ébauche (6) au travers de ladite rampe (24), - un système (32) de convoyage pour déplacer lesdites découpes (1) du point (B) inférieur au point (H) supérieur, - un bras (40) de formage porté par un portique (70) qui s'étend au-dessus de ladite rampe (24), - un bras (41) de transfert qui participe à la mise en forme de la découpe (1) avant de l'emmener, lorsqu'elle est devenue une ébauche (6) de caisse, sur le dispositif convoyeur (5) aval. The machine comprises: - a magazine (3) with the cutouts (1), - an extractor arm (21), - cutting shaping means and - a downstream conveyor device (5) for taking care of and evacuating the blanks (6) of caisses.The extractor arm (21) and the volume-building means are assembled on the frame (20) of a bench (4) which interposes, as a module, between the magazine (3) and the conveyor device (5) downstream.This bench (4) comprises: - a ramp (24) inclined upwards at an angle of the order of 45 degrees relative to the horizontal, which acts as a guide corridor a sole whose upper part, at the position of the shaping station (30), is retractable to allow the passage of the blank (6) through said ramp (24), - a system (32) of conveying for moving said cuts (1) from the lower point (B) to the upper point ...

Device for flat folding boxes

Carton supply apparatus and method for supplying carton to carton truck

A method of providing upright cartons at the exit of a production machine and folding cartons filled with pallets

Verfahren zum Bereitstellen aufgerichteter Faltschachteln (2) an dem Ausgang einer Produktionsmaschine und zum Palettieren befüllter Faltschachteln, wobei an dem Ausgang der Produktionsmaschine hergestellte Produkte anfallen, die durch Einbringen in die Faltschachteln (2) zu verpacken sind, wobei die die Produkte enthaltenden Faltschachteln (2) zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt in einer mittels Abgrenzungseinrichtungen (30, 31, 32) von der Umgebung abgegrenzten Palettierzelle (1) an einem Palettierplatz mittels eines Palettierroboters (7) palettiert werden, wobei in der Palettierzelle (1) flache Faltschachtelhülsen (3) an einem Vorratsplatz bereitgehalten werden und wobei innerhalb der Palettierzelle (1) aus den flachen Faltschachtelhülsen (3) aufgerichtete Faltschachteln (2) gebildet werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass • die aufgerichteten Faltschachteln (2) durch die Abgrenzungseinrichtungen (30, 31, 32) hindurch aus der Palettierzelle (1) heraus an den Ausgang der Produktionsmaschine transportiert werden, wo sie mit den von der Produktionsmaschine hergestellten Produkten befüllt werden, so dass die befüllten Faltschachteln entstehen, und • die befüllten Faltschachteln durch... Method of providing upright folding boxes (2) at the exit of a production machine and folding boxes filled with pallets, whereby products produced at the exit of the production machine are to be packed by folding into the folding boxes (2), the folding boxes containing the products (2 ) at a later time in a delimiting means (30, 31, 32) of the environment demarcated palletizing cell (1) are palletized at a palletizing station by means of a palletizing robot (7), wherein in the palletizing (1) flat carton sleeves (3) on a Storage space are kept ready and within the palletizing cell (1) from the flat carton sleeves (3) erected folding boxes (2) are formed, characterized in that The erected folding boxes (2) are transported through the demarcation devices (30, 31, 32) out of the palletizing cell (1 ...

Apparatus for erecting cartons