УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПАКОВОЧНОЙ МАШИНЫ И МАШИНА ДЛЯ УПАКОВКИ ПРЕДМЕТОВ

Устройство для машины и машина предназначены для упаковки бутылок в обертку. Сгибатели с поворотными пальцами воздействуют на пару фиксирующих основание бутылки клапанов, Поворотный сгибатель совершает во время движения, заготовки по линии подачи сгибающее движение, постепенно проникая в выполненное в заготовке отверстие. Поворотный сгибатель имеет толкатель, с помощью которого осуществляется сгибающее и возвратное перемещения сгибателя. Радиальное перемещение сгибателя сопровождается поворотом его поворотных пальцев. Конструкция устройства обеспечивает высокие эксплуатационные качества. 2 с. и 6 з.п.ф-лы, 14 ил.

Vorrichtung zum Einwickeln mehrerer gleichartiger Gegenstaende, wie Flaschen, Glaeser u. dgl.

Vorrichtung zum Verpacken von Behältern aus Kartonzuschnitt hergestellten Schachteln

KARTONANGREIFANORDNUNG UND VERFAHREN

Vorrichtung zum Verpacken einer Behaeltergruppe in eine an beiden Enden offenen Huelle aus einem Pappezuschnitt

Carton activating mechanism

Packaging machines

... 1,068,683. Packaging-machines. WEYERHAEUSER CO. Oct. 28, 1963 [Oct. 30, 1962], No. 42411/63. Heading B8C. A machine which encloses groups of articles such as bottles and cans in a wrapper comprises means for forming a tube from blank (40), Fig. 1 (not shown), means for separating locking tabs (79) from their associated panel (50), for forming apertures defined by slits (74) by bending inwardly the panel (50) relative to the tabs, means for guiding tabs (72) on the other end of the blank through said apertures and means for inserting the locking tabs (79) into locking apertures (70). Bottles from an infeed conveyer 114, Figs. 12A, 12B, are guided by tracks 124 around turntables 123 and from thence are gathered in groups of predetermined number by flights 313 of a main conveyer on to blanks already placed on this conveyer. Blanks 40 are fed one at a time from a magazine, see also Specification 1, 068, 685 (Division B6), by suction units 280 which place each blank on to the main conveyer and ...

Packaging machine

... 1,114,686. Packaging-machines; packages. WEYERHAEUSER CO. 29 April, 1966 [25 Feb., 1966], No. 52592/67. Divided out of 1,114,685. Heading B8C. The subject-matter is substantially identical to that of Specification 1,114,685, and the claim relates to the looking means thereof.

A method and machine for packaging articles

... 926,826. Packaging-machines. CONTINENTAL CAN CO. Inc. June 7, 1961 [Aug. 2, 1960], No. 20588/61. Class 94(1). A machine for packaging containers e.g. bottles, in a carton 15 having top, side, and bottom panels comprises a conveyer 11 delivering the bottles on to a plate 14 where they are segregated in pairs by stop members 17, 18, a second conveyer 21 delivering a blank to each pair of bottles, and a vertically reciprocating pusher 49 which forces the blanks downwards on to the bottles. Bottle conveying. The stops 17 hold the foremost bottle during application of the carton. When stops 17 are withdrawn, pusher members 19 on conveyer chains 20 enter behind the packaged bottles and urge them along the plate 14. Stops 17 are again extended and secondary stops 18 are withdrawn allowing another pair of bottles to be advanced for packaging; stops 18 again prevent further bottles from moving forward. Forming cartons. The carton blanks have a top panel 28, Fig. 7, side panels 29, and beyond these ...

Multi-container packaging apparatus and method

... 1,049,429. Packaging machines; packages. ST. REGIS PAPER CO. Sept. 6, 1963, No. 35350/63. Heading B8C. In a method of packaging a group of containers, e.g. bottles, in a wrap-around precreased blank having portions for partially enclosing the ends of the package to assist in retaining the containers, the portions being a pair of flaps extending along and integral with the ends of the base and side panels, the contents are placed on the flat blank, the flaps are folded up through 90 degrees, and the flap portion integral with either the side panels or the base folded further through a greater angle as the side panels are folded up relative to the base, whereby gussets are formed between the flap portions to be trapped between the panels and the containers. In the package shown formed from the blank 1, Fig. 7, container separator tabs 61, 63 are raised from a base panel 2 and containers 3 placed therebetween. Flaps 10, 11 are folded perpendicular to panel 2 to form end pieces, and flaps 12 ...

Pepositioning apparatus

Packing with polygonal section in a matter in sheet, in particular for bottles, blank and machine for such a packing.

DEVICE TO FORMATION OF GROUPS OF ARTICLES

PACKAGING MACHINE.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR PACKING ARTICLES IN A FOLDING BOX.

DEVICE FOR SEPARATION AND TO THE LOADING OF ARTICLES.

PACKING WITH MUCH-ANGULAR CROSS SECTION FROM SHEET MATERIAL, IN PARTICULAR FOR BOTTLES, CUT AND MACHINE FOR SUCH A PACKING

DEVICE FOR REPOSITIONING BOX FLAPS

CARRIER SUPPLY DEVICE AND DEVICE TO THE LOADING OF CONTAINERS IN CARRIERS WITH OPEN GROUND

Carton with article protection feature

A carton for containing at least one article. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around the interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least one article retention panel is for retaining the at least one article. The article retention panel is foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article retention panel is positioned relative to the at least one panel to contact the at least one article.

Carton with article protection flap

A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises a plurality of panels at least partially forming an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel. The carton comprises an article protection flap foldably connected to at least one panel of the plurality of panels. The article protection flap is moveable between a first position that is substantially parallel to the top panel and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the top panel. The at least one access feature in the top panel is for positioning the article protection flap from the first position to the second position.

Method and device for providing a sleeve round a container

Apparatus for drawing together the bottom-panels of a carrier in a carrier loading machine

PRODUCT CONVEYOR SYSTEM

Système de convoyage d'objets (1), qui comprend au moins un transporteur (2) sans fin apte à acheminer les objets (3) le long d'une surface (S) dite de transport, le transporteur (2) comprenant une pluralité de poussoirs (6) régulièrement espacés, fixés à un support 7 mobile des poussoirs 6 circulant en continu, à sens unique et de manière périodique le long d'une trajectoire en boucle fermée qui s'étend sensiblement dans un plan (P) dit de convoyage, perpendiculaire à la dite surface (S) de transport, la trajectoire étant localement contigué à la surface (S) de transport, caractérisé en ce que chaque poussoir (6) est monté mobile entre une position dite inactive où la poussoir (6) est localisé à distance de la surface (S) de transport et ne saille pas de celle- ci, et une position dite active où il saille au moins partiellement de la surface (S) de transport pour venir en prise avec un objet (3) et pousser celui-ci le long de la dite surface (S), de sorte que l'on peut faire varier le ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCKING A CARRIER

A method and apparatus for closing a carrier about a one or more articles. The invention includes one or more fingers which are urged into contact with locking tabs on the carrier to force the locking tabs through an opening on the carrier. The fingers may be activated by a rotating cam operated device or may be electromagnetically activated.

ARTICLE SEPARATING AND LOADING APPARATUS

A packaging machine for packaging containers such as bottles in a carton. Adjacent rows of bottles are conveyed downstream parallel to the downstream movement of spaced open-ended carton blanks. A separate conveying means in conjunction with stationary guides moves bottles diagonally downstream to the carton blanks. Wedge-shaped bottle separators are carried by the separate conveying means adjacent the carton blank moving means and engage adjacent bottles to separate the bottles into groups, which are then guided onto the blanks through the open ends thereof. The separators travel at the same speed as the carton blanks.

A SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING OBJECTS

A system for conveying objects (1), which comprises at least one endless transporter (2) able to route the objects (3) along a so-called transportation surface (S), the transporter (2) comprising a plurality of pushers (6) regularly spaced apart, fixed to a movable support (7) for the pushers (6), continuously travelling, in a single direction and periodically along a closed-loop path which extends substantially in a so-called conveying plane (P), perpendicular to the said transportation surface (S), the path being locally contiguous with the transportation surface (S), characterised in that each pusher (6) is mounted so as to be able to move between a so-called inactive position in which the pusher (6) is located at a distance from the transportation surface (S) and does not project therefrom, arid a so-called active position in which it projects at least partially from the transportation surface (S) in order to come into engagement with an object (3) and push it along the said surface ...

STRETCH FILM SLEEVE LABEL APPLICATOR

A stretch film sleeve label applicator for separating a stretchable sleev e label from a web of such labels and applying the label to an item, such as a container, is disclosed. The applicator is particularly useful for applyi ng high stretch labels to highly contoured containers. The applicator is con figured to receive a series of labels in an elongated, continuous web of fla t, 2-ply sleeve labels, open the continuous sleeve of labels, separate an in dividual label from a next successive label, stretch the label to permit its application to an item to be labeled, such as a container, and apply the la bel in an accurate and precise location on the container. The applicator com prises three primary components: a label feeding assembly, a label separatin g assembly and a label stretching assembly. Various embodiments of the label feeding assembly, label separating assembly and label stretching assembly a re disclosed.

STRETCH FILM SLEEVE LABEL APPLICATOR

A stretch film sleeve label applicator for separating a stretchable sleeve label from a web of such labels and applying the label to an item, such as a container, is disclosed. The applicator is particularly useful for applying high stretch labels to highly contoured containers. The applicator is configured to receive a series of labels in an elongated, continuous web of flat, 2-ply sleeve labels, open the continuous sleeve of labels, separate an individual label from a next successive label, stretch the label to permit its application to an item to be labeled, such as a container, and apply the label in an accurate and precise location on the container. The applicator comprises three primary components: a label feeding assembly, a label separating assembly and a label stretching assembly. Various embodiments of the label feeding assembly, label separating assembly and label stretching assembly are disclosed.

CARTON WITH ARTICLE PROTECTION INSERT

A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises a plurality of panels at least partially forming an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel. The carton comprises an article protection flap foldably connected to at least one panel of the plurality of panels. The article protection flap is moveable between a first position that is substantially parallel to the top panel and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the top panel. The at least one access feature in the top panel is for positioning the article protection flap from the first position to the second position.

PACKAGING SYSTEM

... 18103 A group of objects is packaged in a package formed of a blank having a base panel, base flaps joined at respective longitudinally extending fold lines to the base panel, a pair of side panels joined at respective transversely extending fold lines to and longitudinally flanking the base panel, and respective pairs of side flaps joined at respective longitudinally extending side fold lines to the side panels. Each pair of side flaps transversely flanks the respective side panel. The blank and group of objects are advanced longitudinally parallel to the side fold lines to a loading station with the blank horizontal and similarly the group of objects is advanced horizontally and longitudinally to the station and deposited on the base panel there. The side flaps are folded up through about 90.degree.and thereafter the base flaps are folded up through between 45.degree.and 80.degree. The side panels are then folded up through about 90.degree. and the base flaps are pressed longitudinally ...

Machine pour serrer un carton d'emballage autour d'articles disposés en rangées

Machine à emballer

Machine pour fermer des panneaux d'extrémité d'un emballage tubulaire

Procédé d'emballage de plusieurs articles et machine pour sa mise en oeuvre

Procédé d'application d'un emballage en carton à des récipients et machine pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé

Procedimento per riempire in modo razionale e rapidissimo imballaggi rigidi o semirigidi quali casse e scatole con una pluralità di oggetti tra loro uguali come bottiglie e barattoli

Packing and feeding machine - has open forming dies with two vertical walls and pivoting levers on transport device

Packing machine includes a feeding equipment a transport equipment and adjoining the transport equipment gluing and forming tools. The forming tools (15, 35, 40, 48, 49) include a die (15) detachably mounted on the transport equipment (10) and incorporating two spaced apart parallel side walls (20) positioned vertically on transport surface and across direction of transport. On each of the two side walls (20) which enclose the front, back and the top open space is pivotably mounted a lever. The lever is activated by parts to swing in the front plane of the die and behind the plane of its side wall. The transport equipment (10) is a table rotating about a vertical axis on which are spaced symmetrically to its axis dies (15).

Machine permitting the automatic positioning of a preformed packaging over an assembly of bottles

The machine makes it possible to automatically place a pre-cutout and preformed packaging over an assembly of bottles, in which a frame (1) of substantially parallelepipedal form supports, in its upper part, a magazine (38) receiving the packaging blanks, the latter being brought individually by articulated arms (40) with gripping suckers (41) into a work station (P2) in which the blank receives the bottles. The blank and the bottles then pass into successive work stations (P3, P4), in which the lateral and longitudinal walls of the packaging are raised and the top of the packaging is positioned over the bottles, these walls being held in position and adhesively bonded in order to form the finished packaging. ...

SYSTEM OF CONVOYING Of OBJECTS AND INSTALLATION INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING SUCH a SYSTEM

Machine to tighten a box board around articles laid out in lines

PACKAGING OF PRODUCTS BY BUNDLING

FOLDING MACHINE OF A PACKING BOX AND A PACKING BOX ADAPTED

Dispositif d'encaissage de bouteilles à plat dans un carton comportant un fond, deux faces longitudinales, deux faces latérales et un dessus, pour lequel le carton est réalisé à partir d'un flan découpé (1) comportant un dos rectangulaire (10) de surface adaptée à réaliser un fond du carton adapté à recevoir les bouteilles à plat, deux grands rabats (11a, 11b) s'étendant vers l'extérieur du dos rectangulaire à partir de longs côtés du dos rectangulaire et comportant chacun une première partie de formation d'une face longitudinale (13a, 13b) du carton reliée au dos par une première ligne de pliage (101) et une seconde partie (14a, 14b) de formation d'une demi paroi du dessus du carton reliée à la première partie par une deuxième ligne de pliage (102) et deux petits rabats (12a, 12b) s'étendant vers l'extérieur à partir de côtés courts du dos rectangulaire, les petits rabats (12a, 12b) comportant un premier élément de paroi (15a, 15b), relié au dos par une troisième ligne de pliage (103), ...

Packaging system for groups of bottles - by folding sheet around bottles to form sleeves and glueing lower edges after release of side pressure

WRAPPING MACHINE

Box filling machine, esp for bottles in cardboard boxes with top and bottom flaps

... - L'objet de l'invention est un dispositif d'encaissage de lots d'objets, notamment de bouteilles, dans une caisse en carton ondulé, munie de rabats inférieurs et supérieurs, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un convoyeur d'alimentation (104), qui alimente en objets une partie centrale (106) équipée de moyens (134) d'isolement, et de moyens (136) de fermeture des rabats inférieurs et supérieurs de la caisse combinés avec des moyens (168) d'évacuation.

subsistema de acondicionamento, máquina para acondicionamento, e, métodos para formar continuamente uma embalagem, e para manipular artigos em um fluxo de artigos

embalagem para acondicionar uma pluralidade de artigos, combinação de uma blanqueta de formação embalagem e de uma blanqueta de formação de inserto de proteção de artigos, e método de formação de uma embalagem

APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PACKAGING CONTAINERS OF LIQUID PRODUCTS INTO BUNDLES

The invention describes an apparatus for packaging groups (2) of containers (3), of liquid products into bundles. The apparatus comprises at least one pair of wrapping stations (101-102, 103-104, 105-106) of groups of containers. Each station comprises (700) means for wrapping an extensible film (4) around a group of containers and manipulating means (400) for feeding and discharging the groups of containers to/from the wrapping station, at least one feeding line (200) of the containers, and at least one discharge line (200) of the bundles. Advantageously, the feeding and discharge lines are shared between the different wrapping stations. It also describes a process for packaging containers in bundles.

CLUSTER PACK AND METHOD FOR FORMING CLUSTER PACKS

The invention relates to a method for producing cluster packs (1), comprising a single or multiple track container feed or a single or multiple stream of containers, in which the containers have an arbitrary orientation, for example with respect to their container characteristics (2) and/or features and comprising at least one grouping and/or packeting unit or grouping and/or packeting section for grouping a predetermined number of containers and forming them into packets (2). This results in packeted or formed container groups or part-cluster packs and said respective groups or part-cluster packs are subsequently combined to produce a cluster pack (1). According to the invention, before the application of shrink film (3) a band (6) is placed around the cluster pack (1) and at least some sections of the shrink film (3) are bonded on end faces of the cluster pack (1).

FLEXIBLE CARRIER AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION TO A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS

A flexible carrier (10) for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible (20) sheet and a plurality of container receiving apertures (25) formed in the flexible sheet together with a system and method of applicatio including an applicating machine for applying the flexible carrier to a plurality of containers (50) provided from an infeed.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTI-PIECE PACKAGING CARTON

A device for manipulating a group (G1) of carton blanks forms a sub-assembly of a packaging machine which comprises a transfer element for picking up a plurality of carton blanks in a group. The transfer element is also structured and arranged for moving the group of carton blanks onto a processing line (322) of a packaging machine. The device also comprises a spacing element (362, 364) for adjusting the relative lateral spacing of the carton blanks of said group and a folding element having means for folding primary panels of each of the carton blanks. The transfer element, folding element and said spacing element being operative simultaneously such that manipulation of the primary panels and lateral spacing of said plurality of carton blanks is effected during transfer such that a group of spaced, folded carton blanks simultaneously are delivered to the processing line for processing by the packaging machine.

APPLICATING MACHINE

An applicating machine for applying a flexible carrier (10) to a plurality of containers (50) provided from an infeed includes a jaw assembly (140) that reciprocates to apply a generally continuous string of carrier stock (115) onto a quantity of containers (50). A carrier unwinder (150) is integrated with the applicating machine to provide the generally continuous string of carrier stock (115) for packaging desired sets of containers (50).

Continuous motion cartoner assembly

A cartoner assembly loading article groups into open carton sleeves. The cartoner assembly comprises an article infeed mechanism supplying at least one stream of articles, an article selecting mechanism intersecting the article infeed mechanism to form and move a stream of article groups of a predetermined pattern, a carton supply mechanism synchronized and moving parallel with said article selecting mechanism to provide cartons with open ends facing the moving article groups, and an article group transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to move article groups into the open ends of the carton sleeves.

Method and machine for packing a product

A method and machine (1) for packing a product (2) by means of a flat blank (4) having a central portion (10) supporting the product (2) and in turn having first lateral wings (11), and two opposite lateral portions (12), each having second lateral wings (13); the method and machine (1) provide for folding the first lateral wings (11) using at least one folding body (23), which has a first (56) and a second (57) folding edge differently inclined with respect to each other, and is rotated about an axis (58) of rotation so that the first folding edge (56) folds a respective first lateral wing (11) to a given angle of less than 90°, and the second folding edge (57) folds corresponding second lateral wings (13) to an angle of 90°; the folding body (23) is then rotated further about the axis (58) of rotation so that the first folding edge (56) completes the folding of the first lateral wing (11) to 90°.

ТЕРМОУСАДОЧНЫЙ ДЕРЖАТЕЛЬ ДЛЯ ИЗДЕЛИЙ, ТЕРМОУСАДОЧНАЯ УПАКОВКА ДЛЯ ИЗДЕЛИЙ И СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ДЕРЖАТЕЛЕЙ И УПАКОВЫВАНИЯ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

... 1. Термоусадочный держатель (700, 1000) для скрепления множества изделий (702, 1002), содержащий: ! первый лист (728, 1028), образованный из термоусадочного материала, причем первый лист имеет доусадочную длину; и ! второй лист (726, 1026), образованный из термоусадочного материала, соединенный с первом листом, при этом первый и второй листы соединены в первых точках соединения (740, 1040) так, что второй лист образует множество петель, продолжающихся от первого листа, причем каждая из петель образует отверстие (732), имеющее размер больше размера одного из изделий, при этом первый и второй листы способны термоусаживаться до такой степени, чтобы достаточно сжать отверстие для скрепления по меньшей мере двух из изделий вместе в блок. ! 2. Держатель по п.1, в котором первый и второй листы соединены посредством по меньшей мере одного из нагревания или клея. ! 3. Держатель по п.1, сформированный в группе разделяемых держателей, образованных последовательно из первого и второго листов. ! 4.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM VERPACKEN VON PACKGUT

Method for manufacturing return line-support basket for bottle, involves connecting sections of cardboard section together below bottles such that cardboard section only forms return line-support basket, which surrounds bottles

The method involves lifting a cardboard section from a volume body, and setting the cardboard section at a mounting position on a group (2) of bottles (3). Sections of the cardboard section are connected together below the bottles such that the cardboard section only forms a return line-support basket (1), which surrounds the bottles, where the sections form the bottom of the return line-support basket. The sections of the cardboard section are held together in a relative position while the cardboard section is moved. An independent claim is also included for a packaging machine for manufacturing a return line-support basket for a bottle.

Verpackungseinheit, Verfahren zur Herstellung von Verpackungseinheiten und Verpackungsvorrichtung

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackungseinheit (1), sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Verpackungseinheiten (1) und eine Verpackungsvorrichtung (20). Die Verpackungseinheit (1) umfasst mindestens zwei Artikel (2), die von einem durch Papier gebildeten oder im Wesentlichen aus Papier bestehenden flächigen Verpackungsmaterial (4) umhüllt sind. Dabei sind die Artikel (2) auf einem Bereich des Verpackungsmaterials (4) stehend angeordnet. Die Unterseiten und die Oberseiten der Artikel (2) und die seitlichen Außenmantelflächen der Artikel (2), welche jeweils den Seitenflächen der Verpackungseinheit (1) zugeordnet sind, werden durch Verpackungsmaterial (4) bedeckt. Zwischen den von Verpackungsmaterial (4) bedeckten Seitenflächen der Verpackungseinheit (1) sind jeweils offene vertikale Kanten (12) ausgebildet. Insbesondere besteht wobei an den vertikalen Kanten (12) keine Verbindung zwischen dem Verpackungsmaterial (4) der jeweilig aneinandergrenzenden Seitenflächen.

... 974,995. Endless conveyers. OLIN MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Sept. 25, 1963 [Oct. 1, 1962], No. 37784/63. Heading B8A. Containers are caused to be separated into a series of groups for packaging by the action of an opposed pair of chains 23 (carrying pushers 30) which have a greater speed than a preceding pair of similar chains 9, 10. The containers are fed by an input belt conveyer 2 on to a fixed plate 3. Conveying pressure feeds the containers onwards so that every third in each of the two rows is engaged by a respective pusher of the chains 9, 10. The chains 23 thus accelerate the containers into groups of six. Flight bars 40 of endless chains 41, 42 pass up through a gap 5 in the plate 3 to convey each group away to packaging mechanism. The chains 9, 10, 23, 41 and 42 are driven by gearing from a single motor 60. The drive is conveyed from the chains 41, 42, to the chains 23, via a chain 51 (Fig. 2), and an overhead shaft 29. Due to a sliding coupling 29A in the latter, a mounting ...

APPARATUS, METHOD AND BLANK FOR FORMING A WRAP AROUND CARTON

This relates to providing internal compression in packages of the type utilizing a wrap around carton. Instead of utilizing locking cut outs provided for receiving articles to be packaged, special compression cuts are formed in the closure panels of a wrap around carton so that the compression cuts are independent of the locking cut outs thereby permitting one chain and lug arrangement to be utilized in conjunction with numerous types of packages. The lugs are carried by compression chains located in a plane below the support plane of the articles to be packaged with the lugs being pivotally mounted on pins and normally having downwardly sloping positions for engaging in the compression cuts when the closure flaps are in their generally vertical depending position. The lugs are swingable upwardly to generally horizontal positions with the closure panels. Each lug carries a finger having a nose particularly configurated for automatically entering and centering within a compression cut.

Banding apparatus

PACKAGING MACHINE

... 1462301 Wrapping bottles; conveyers FEDERAL PAPER BOARD CO Inc 2 Jan 1974 [2 Jan 1973] 00057/74 Headings B8C and B8A Bottles having a generally elliptical base and a body, whose lower part has major and minor axes when seen in horizontal cross-section, are received by a wrapping machine in random arrangement, aligned with their major axis transverse to their direction of movement through the machine, and wrapped in a blank to form a tubular package. The bottles B are received by a pair of rotating augers of varying pitch and root diameter which align the bottles and a wrapper W is transferred from a magazine 14 and placed over the bottle necks. Endless conveyer chains 12, 44 positioned beneath the augers engage the bases of the bottles and a further chain conveyer (52) Figs. 1a and 6 (not shown) carry lugs 70 which arrange the bottles in groups according to the wrapper size. A motor driven plate 56 folds down one side of the wrapper blank. An upper conveyer chain 81, Fig. 7, has fingers ...

APPARATUS FOR OPENING A COLLAPSED TUBULAR CONTAINER

... 1487498 Bottle packaging machine; endless chain conveyers FEDERAL PAPER BOARD CO Inc 12 March 1975 [15 May 1974] 19820/75 Headings B8A and B8C The invention relates to an apparatus for opening a collapsed tubular container B, Fig. 4, which has a series of hingedly connected side, S 1 , S 2 , and end E 1 , E 2 , wall-forming panels, Fig. 29, adapted to collapse by folding, into a common plane and to be opened, by swinging the end wall forming panels E 1 , E 2 at opposite ends about their connecting hinge folds TC1-TC3, the container having top, UM, UF, and bottom LF, LM, wall-forming panels hingedly connected, at LC4, LC6, and LC5, LC7, to oppositely-disposed side wall panels, S 1 , S 2 , and which are in the plane of the associated side wall panels, S 1 , S 2 in the collapsed condition. According to the invention the apparatus comprises means 12 for receiving successive containers B in collapsed condition and for advancing them along a predetermined path with the hinge folds, TC1-TC3, thereof ...

BOX FOLDING DEVICE FOR CLADDING CARDBOARDS

Packaging machine

BIAXIAL OF STRETCHING POLYPROPYLENE SLIDING FILM WITH STABLE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION FOR PACKING

PACKAGING MACHINE

Device and procedure for packing

PROCEDURE AND MACHINE TO PACKING AN ARTICLE

PROCEDURE AND MACHINE TO PACKING A GROUP OF ARTICLES

FLEXIBLE CARRIER AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION TO SEVERAL CONTAINERS

PROCEDURE AND UNIT FOR MANUFACTURING A GROUP OF ARTICLES IN AN A BOX MACHINE

DEVICE FOR BOTTOM BRINGING IN OF CONTAINERS IN BASKET-WELL-BEHAVED TRAGBRHÄLTER

BOX LOAD MECHANISM

DEVICE FOR BOTTOM BRINGING OF CONTAINERS INTO BASKET-WELL-BEHAVED CARRYING CONTAINERS

Device for forming successive batches of articles

Conveyor flight longitudinal phase adjustment assembly

SECURING WRAP AROUND CARTONS

MACHINE FOR FORMING CARTONS AND PACKAGING GOODS THEREIN

Carton with article protection features

A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner end flap foldably connected to the central panel, and at least one crown guard flap foldably connected to the inner end flap adjacent a crown guard opening in the insert. The central panel can comprise a stop edge adjacent the crown guard opening, and the crown guard flap can comprise a first portion foldably connected to the inner end flap and a second portion foldably connected to the first portion. The top panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, and the second portion of the crown guard flap can be disposed adjacent the stop edge of the central panel.

Carton with article protection features

A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner end flap foldably connected to the central panel, and at least one crown guard flap foldably connected to the inner end flap adjacent a crown guard opening in the insert. The central panel can comprise a stop edge adjacent the crown guard opening, and the crown guard flap can comprise a first portion foldably connected to the inner end flap and a second portion foldably connected to the first portion. The top panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, and the second portion of the crown guard flap can be disposed adjacent the stop edge of the central panel.

ARTICLE CARRIER

PROCESS SECTION OF A PACKAGING MACHINE

A processing section of a packaging machine includes a conveyor configured to be driven by a first drive member, and at least one additional conveyor including at least one tray folding member configured to selectively extend about and ride on the conveyor. The at least one additional conveyor is configured to be driven by a second drive member that is distinct from the first drive member.

PACKAGING METHOD FOR MULTI-PIECE CARTON FORMATION AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT THE SAME

FLEXIBLE CARRIER AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION TO A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS

A flexible carrier (10) for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible (20) sheet and a plurality of container receiving apertures (25) formed in the flexible sheet together with a system and method of applicatio including an applicating machine for applying the flexible carrier to a plurality of containers (50) provided from an infeed.

CARTON WITH ARTICLE PROTECTION FEATURE

A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The article protection feature can comprise an article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article protection flap can be moveable between a first position and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel.

PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD OF PACKAGING ARTICLES

A packaging machine comprising two or more packaging subsystems each capable of packaging articles into a carton, wherein the packaging subsystems share a common source of articles to be packaged and at least one transfer mechanism 5 is provided for transferring articles from the common source to any of the two or more packaging subsystems.

POLYGONAL-SECTION PACKAGING MADE OF FILM MATERIAL, NOTABLY FOR BOTTLES, MOULD AND MACHINE FOR SUCH A PACKAGING

Emballage (E1) de carton ou carton ondulé, en forme de panier, pour le conditionnement de charges, telles que des rangées de bouteilles (BO). - Selon l'invention, le couvercle dudit emballage est formé de deux gouttières (1A, 12.1, 20.1 et 3A, 12.3, 20.3) à section trapézoïdale, renversées et emboîtées, permettant la réalisation précise dudit couvercle, quelle que soit la nature et/ou la forme de la charge. On prévoit de plus une machine permettant la fermeture en continu desdits embal- lages, pendant la progression de ceux-ci vers leur éva- cuation. Figure 3.

CONTINUOUS MOTION CARTONER ASSEMBLY

A cartoner assembly (10) for loading article groups (19) into open carton sleeve s. The cartoner assembly (10) comprises an article infeed mechanism (13) supplying at least one stream of articles, an arti cle selecting mechanism (14) intersecting the article infeed mechanism to form and move a stream of article groups of a predetermined pattern, a carton supply mechanism (11) synchronized and moving parallel with the article selecting mechanism to provide cartons (17) with open ends facing the moving article groups, and an article group transfer mechanism (15) constructed and arr anged to move the article groups into the open ends Of the carton sleeves.

Continuous Motion Cartoner Assembly

APPARATUS FOR DRAWING TOGETHER THE BOTTOM-PANELS OF A CARRIER IN A CARRIER LOADING MACHINE

An apparatus (10) for loading containers into basket-style bottom-loading carriers (3) has a container infeed mechanism; a carrier infeed supplier (30); a carrier feeder mechanism (50) for removing carriers from the carrier infeed supplier; a carrier timer-transport assembly (60 or 260) for receiving carriers (3) from the carrier infeed supplier and initiating transport of the carriers in synchronous parallel motion above the containers; a gripper (82) assembly for opening the carriers (3); a declination belt assembly (90) forming a pathway for receiving transversely extending bottom panels of said carriers and transporting said carriers downwardly over the groupings of containers; a seating assembly (120) for engaging tops of handles of carriers such that as the seating members rotate the bottommost seating member engages the respective tops of the handles of the carriers; and bottom-panel closure mechanisms (130, 140, 182) for placing the bottom panels together in locking relationship ...

APPARATUS FOR REPOSITIONING CARTON FLAPS

An apparatus (10) is arranged to reposition substantially front and rear facing flaps (12 and 14) on a carton (16) which is transported along a feed path (18). The apparatus comprises one or more lugs (22) arrang ed to move around a predetermined locus and is operable such that the or a lug is periodically positioned in the feed path (18) in front of a carton (16) causing the carton (16) to contact the lug (22) and reposition the front flap (l2) on the carton (16). The apparatus (10) is further operable periodically to increase the velocity of the lug or lugs (22) so as to bring the or a lug into contact with the rear of the carton (16) thus repositioning the rear flap (14) thereon.

Device of installation of sleeves of protection on bottles and bottles

APPARATUS FOR OPENING A COLLAPSED TUBULAR CONTAINER

Packing with polygonal section in a matter in sheet, in particular for bottles, blank and machinepour such a packing

... - Emballage (E1) de carton ou carton ondulé, en forme de panier, pour le conditionnement de charges, telles que des rangées de bouteilles (BO). - Selon l'invention, le couvercle dudit emballage est formé de deux gouttières (1A, 12.1, 20.1 et 3A, 12.3, 20.3) à section trapézoïdale, renversées et emboîtées, permettant la réalisation précise dudit couvercle, quelle que soit la nature et/ou la forme de la charge. On prévoit de plus une machine permettant la fermeture en continu desdits emballages, pendant la progression de ceux-ci vers leur évacuation.

WRAPPING MACHINE

PACKAGING MACHINE

Packaging module for packs or groups of articles to be wrapped in film

A packaging module for wrapping packs or article groups with packaging film. The packs or article groups to be wrapped are transported in an upright position on a horizontal conveying device to a packaging station. A film wrapping device includes at least one wrapping rod extending perpendicular to the transport direction and is guided on both long sides of the horizontal conveying device by continuous traction devices. The continuous traction devices each includes guiding sections that define the position and the deflection of the continuous traction device. The corresponding guiding sections of the two parallel continuous traction devices are adjustable pair wise in the same direction in their vertical and/or horizontal position and/or in their angular position about a pivot point.

Apparatus for nesting containers

The invention is to accumulate the bottles in a nested formation at a high speed on a moving conveyor and the reduction or elimination of gaps between the nested bottles that are caused by missing bottles. The is done by oscillating the conveyor belt Another objective of the invention is to accumulate a predetermined number of bottles in rows to be bundled by establishing a first barrier to retain the bottles on the conveyor and using second barrier to control the number of rows to be included in the bundle.

Apparatus and method for packaging articles

An apparatus for packaging articles in a box blank which has folding lines and also side flaps and/or lid flaps and/or base flaps. The apparatus includes a device for feeding a stream of articles, a device for dividing up the articles into groups and/or assemblies of articles, a device for feeding individual box blanks to the groups of articles and/or for combining the groups of articles and the box blanks, and a device for forming a box and for folding in the side flaps by folding-in elements, which rotate about an axis which is more or less perpendicular to the conveying plane and/or conveying direction of the box blanks. The folding-in elements each have at least one pair of folding-in devices, which can be moved in a common plane and which can be moved and/or controlled and regulated independently of one another. A method and a folding element is also provided.

Apparatus And Method For Forming A Carton

An apparatus for forming a carton containing a group of articles and a method of forming a carton. The apparatus comprises an article positioning system for positioning articles into a plurality of groups of articles and moving the groups of articles along a processing path, a blank handling apparatus for conveying a plurality of carton blanks towards the plurality of groups of articles, and a folding mechanism that is downstream of the blank handling apparatus for folding a portion of the ends of each respective carton blank downwardly around the respective group of articles.

Ultraviolet-Blocking Recyclable Plastic Container

A beverage container includes a recyclable, multilayered, polymer bottle covered by an ultraviolet-absorbent, biodegradable and removable overlay. The container is thus both suitable for light sensitive products, such as beer, and ecologically sound in design for recycling. In one embodiment the bottle is a polyethylene terephthalate bottle covered by a biodegradable plastic, upon which has been printed various materials desired by the producer or consumer. The biodegradable plastic is removed by the consumer before disposal to facilitate the recycling process.

Carton with article protection feature

A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The at least two end flaps are at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. At least one end flap of the at least two end flaps is connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels by a connecting panel. The carton further comprises an article protection feature for protecting the at least one article. The article protection feature can be positioned on the connecting panel.

BOTTLE SHIPPING SYSTEM

Disclosed are systems and methods for an improved bottle packaging system and shipping container, and more particularly to a container wherein a plurality of inserts are employed to stabilize the bottle(s) and to provide impact resistant cushioning during shipment of liquids and the like. For a 4-bottle (quad) pack embodiment the improved insert design includes a fiber-molded bottom insert placed on the bottom of the carton for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of bottles; a reverse fit top pad fitting over the caps and necks of bottles placed into the carton; and a pair of dividers, said dividers interlocking with one another, and including tabs on the tops and bottoms thereof corresponding to recesses in both the bottom insert and the top pad. The inserts, in combination with a cardboard carton may be used to provide a re-usable and recyclable shipping container or package for chemicals and the like. 1. A bottle packaging system , comprising:a carton having paper board panels defining a space, the panels meeting to define a plurality of interior corners;a fiber-molded base inserted at the bottom of the carton, said base including a plurality of cells for receiving bottoms of each of a plurality of bottles;a reverse fit top pad contacting caps and fitting over necks of each of the plurality bottles placed into the carton; anda pair of interlocked dividers, said dividers further including tabs on the tops and bottoms thereof, wherein said tabs are inserted into and remain in contact with corresponding recesses in both the bottom insert and the top pad.2. The packaging system according to claim 1 , wherein the top pad further includes a crush zone located above the top of each bottle cap for cushioning the top of the bottle relative to the top of the carton.3. The packaging system according to claim 1 , wherein said dividers each have the same design.4. The packaging system according to claim 3 , wherein said dividers each include thicker fiber portions that ...

Installation for Grouping Containers Which Have a Circular or Ovoid Cross-Section and are in the Form of Packs

The invention relates to an installation for grouping containers () which have a circular or ovoid cross-section and are in the form of packs () in staggered columns prior to their covering, comprising means for arranging said containers () in the form of staggered columns, characterized in that said installation comprises means () for pushing at least one of said containers () that are arranged in a staggered manner so as to create, by rearrangement, an additional column () in the pack (). 1. An installation for grouping containers which have a circular or ovoid cross-section and are in the form of packs in staggered columns prior to their covering , including a conveyor belt bringing the containers in packs onto a mat , a moving belt including pushing means bearing shims and means for positioning said containers in staggered columns , wherein said installation comprises means for pushing at least one of said containers that are arranged in a staggered manner so as to create , by rearrangement of the pack , an additional column in the pack.2. The installation according to claim 1 , wherein said means for pushing at least one of said containers are made up of a retractable pushing member positioned on one side of the installation.3. The installation according to claim 1 , wherein said means for pushing at least one of said containers are made up of a pushing member accompanying said pack in its progression during said rearrangement.4. The installation according to claim 1 , further comprising means for stopping the movement of the pack during said rearrangement.5. The installation according to claim 1 , wherein the installation includes walls for delimiting the travel of the pack claim 1 , and in that one of said walls locally has an offset separating it from the other wall to allow the creation of said additional column in the pack.6. The installation according to claim 2 , wherein said means for pushing at least one of said containers are made up of a pushing ...

Apparatus and method for heat shrinking a film wrapping an object

An apparatus for heat shrinking a film wrapping an object includes a housing having a heat treatment chamber, a transport device for supporting and moving the object through the heat treatment chamber. Steam, supplied from at least one supply is led to at least a first and a second fluid outlet device and directed at the transported object using one or more outlets. The fluid outlet devices are disposed on opposite sides of the transport device. According to the invention the apparatus and method further include generating a downward directed fluid flow in an area extending between the fluid outlet devices having a lower temperature than the steam supplied from the outlets. This results in improved sleeving results and higher efficiency.

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A PACK OF PRODUCTS COMPRISING A HANDLE

The present invention is directed to a process for manufacturing a pack of products () having a bottom side () and an opposite top side (), comprising a handle () formed over the top side () and adapted to be grasped by hand, wherein the process comprises the following steps:—providing the products () to be packaged;—fitting a binding structure around the products () to bind them;—forming a handle () by wrapping a plastic film () around the bound products () over at least one turn, the plastic film () covering at least most of the bottom side () and being gathered to a reduced width over the top side () to form the handle (). The present invention is also directed to a device for manufacturing a pack of products (). 1. A process for manufacturing a pack of products having a bottom side and an opposite top side , comprising a handle formed over the top side and adapted to be grasped by hand , wherein the process comprises the steps:providing the products to be packaged;fitting a binding structure around the products to bind them; andforming a handle by wrapping a plastic film around the bound products over at least one turn in which the plastic film covers at least most of the bottom side and is gathered to a reduced width over the top side to form the handle.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of fitting a binding structure around the products to bind them comprises wrapping a plastic film around the products over at least one turn claim 1 , and the step of forming the handle comprises wrapping the same plastic film around the bound products over at least one subsequent turn.3. The process of claim 1 , comprising in the step of forming a handle:wrapping the plastic film in an ungathered state on the bottom side of the held products;progressively gathering the plastic film during wrapping from the bottom side to the top side to reduce its width to a desired width of the handle;maintaining the plastic film in a gathered state at the desired width while ...

RECLOSABLE PACKING CASE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A wraparound case includes a first blank component having no more than three panels including a closure panel, a first side panel and a second side panel and a second blank component includes a base panel portion having a first edge portion and a second edge portion, a third side panel, a fourth side panel, a first flap extending from the third side panel and a second flap extending from the fourth side panel. The first blank component and the second blank component are directly wrapable about a load with the third side panel being joinable to the first and second side panels and the first edge of the closure panel and the fourth side panel being joinable to the first and second side panels and the second edge of the closure panel. The first flap, the second flap and the base panel portion forming exactly one reclosable face. 1. A wraparound case comprising:a first blank component having no more than three panels defining a closure panel including a first side section, a second, opposing side section, a first edge and a second edge, a first side panel extending from the first side section and a second side panel extending from the first side section, the closure panel including a feature extending between the first and second edges, the closure panel being selectively separable at the feature; anda second blank component including a base panel portion having a first side portion, an opposing second side portion, a first edge portion and a second edge portion, a third side panel extending from the first side portion, a fourth side panel extending from the second side portion, a first flap extending from the third side panel and a second flap extending from the fourth side panel, the first blank component and the second blank component being directly wrapable about a load with the third side panel being joinable to the first and second side panels and the first edge of the closure panel and the fourth side panel being joinable to the first and second side panels and ...

Continuous Motion Packaging Machine With Carton Turning Station

An article packaging machine and method or turning article packs, the article packaging machine having a turner station for turning article packs moving though the packaging machine. The packaging machine includes a main conveyor extending longitudinally from an upstream end to a downstream end and through the turning station. Article packs are carried by the main conveyor spaced and sequentially in the downstream direction through the turner station. The turner station includes flight drive assembly having multiple flight assemblies. The flight assemblies are driven above upper cam plates in the upstream direction, and below lower cam plates in the downstream direction. The flight assemblies include turner rods that are moved toward the main conveyor to contact the article pack in at least two points. The turner rods progressively move toward the main conveyor center line until the distal ends of the turner rods are moved past the article pack side walls and the pack is turned 90 degrees. 1. A method , comprising:moving a carton blank from a carton blank feeder to an article wrap station;wrapping the carton blank around a group of articles to form an article pack;positioning the article pack on a conveyor;driving the conveyor to move the article pack downstream in a longitudinal direction;activating at least one flight drive assembly positioned along the conveyor, the activating the at least one flight drive assembly comprising moving at least one flight assembly along a lower portion of the at least one flight drive assembly in a first path and moving the at least one flight assembly along an upper portion of the at least one flight drive assembly in a second path that is different from the first path; andcontacting the article pack with a turner rod extending from the at least one flight assembly to turn the article pack on the conveyor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flight assembly comprises a bearing block claim 1 , the turner rod coupled ...

Packaging method and machine in extensible film of products fed in groups

Packaging method using extensible film and machine therefor includes feeding the groups of products, spaced apart and separate from each other, into a first and a second winding units to wind the groups of products with a first and a second extensible film disposed in opposite rotation directions to form a continuous packaging wrapped in two layers of film in opposite directions; and advancing the continuous packaging into a cutting unit, which cuts the continuous packaging transversally into finished groups of products. The winding step in each of the two ring winding units is selectively and alternately actuated with one of two ring winding machines provided at each of the two ring winding units, thereby achieving a continuous winding of groups of products even when the extensible film in at least one of the two ring winding machines at each of the two ring winding units is exhausted. 111. A packaging method with extensible film of groups of products () advancing in pairs of said products , comprising the following steps:{'b': '11', 'ordering two rows of said products (), and keeping said products ordered accordingly and separates said products in groups of products;'}{'b': 14', '11', '11, 'feeding and passing said two rows of said ordered products and separated in said groups into a first ring winding unit () using extensible film and winding said products () in a first film in a first rotation direction forming a continuous packaging or bundle of said groups of said products ();'}{'b': '15', 'advancing and feeding said products, already wound in said first winding unit with said first film, to a second ring winding unit () using extensible film in a second film in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction, forming said continuous packaging or bundle with two layers of said extensible film wound in opposite directions; and'}{'b': 16', '11, 'advancing and feeding said continuous packaging or bundle into a cutting unit (), which moves in ...

BEVERAGE CONTAINER SLEEVE WITH MOBILE DEVICE CHARGER

A beverage container sleeve comprising a power bank configured for recharging mobile devices. The sleeve has a beverage container compartment and a power bank compartment, which is attached to the bottom of the beverage container compartment. The power bank compartment has a charging port, and the power bank has a mobile device charging plug receptacle. The power bank compartment is adapted for removably receiving the power bank such that the charging port is in aligned communication with the mobile device charging plug receptacle. 1. A beverage container sleeve comprising:a beverage container compartment having a bottom and a top;a power bank compartment having a charging port and an aperture, the power bank compartment being attached to the bottom of the beverage container compartment; anda power bank having a charging plug receptacle, the power bank configured for removable insertion into the power bank compartment through the aperture such that the charging plug receptacle is disposed in aligned communication with the charging port.2. The beverage container sleeve of claim 1 , the power bank compartment comprising a sidewall having a cover member disposed in proximity to the charging port.3. The beverage container sleeve of claim 1 , further comprising a divider disposed between the beverage container compartment and the power bank compartment.4. The beverage container sleeve of claim 3 , wherein the divider is a bottom panel in the beverage container compartment.5. The beverage container sleeve of claim 3 , wherein the divider is a top panel in the power bank compartment.6. The beverage container sleeve of claim 2 , further comprising a divider disposed between the beverage container compartment and the power bank compartment.7. The beverage container sleeve of claim 6 , wherein the divider is a bottom panel in the beverage container compartment.8. The beverage container sleeve of claim 6 , wherein the divider is a top panel in the power bank compartment.9. The ...

Packaging method and machine in extensible film of products fed in continuous

A packaging method includes feeding products, ordered into two rows, into a first ring winding unit of extensible film and winding the products in a first film having a first rotation direction to form a continuous packaging or bundle; feeding the wound products to a second ring winding unit of extensible film in a second film having a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction to form a continuous packaging or bundle with two layers of film; and feeding the continuous packaging or bundle into a cutting unit, which moves in synchrony with, and cuts, the continuous packaging or bundle transversely into finished groups of products. A ring winding machine is provided at each of the two ring winding units, obtaining a continuous winding also when the film becomes exhausted in at least one of the two ring winding machines. A packaging machine is also provided. 111. A packaging method in extensible film of products () fed forwards and in continuous to form pairs of the products disposed adjacently , the packaging method comprising the following steps:{'b': '11', 'ordering two continuous rows of said products () disposed adjacently and keeping said products so ordered;'}{'b': 14', '11, 'feeding and passing said products into a first ring winding unit () and winding said products () in a first extensible film having a first rotation direction to form a continuous packaging or bundle;'}{'b': '15', 'advancing and feeding said wound products to a second ring winding unit () in a extensible second film having a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction to form the continuous packaging or bundle with two film layers wound in opposite directions; and'}{'b': 16', '11, 'advancing and feeding said continuous packaging or bundle into a cutting unit (), which moves in synchrony with said continuous packaging or bundle and which cuts said continuous packaging or bundle transversely into finished groups of products (),'}{'b': 32', '14', ' ...

BUNDLE OF CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR BOTTLES, CANS, OR THE LIKE, AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SUCH A BUNDLE

The present invention concerns a bundle () of containers (), in particular bottles, cans or the like, and a process for making such a bundle comprising a packaging film () wrapped around a set of containers (). The film () defines a bottom portion () for resting the containers (), at least one pair of side opposite portions () extending from the bottom portion () for laterally engaging the containers () and a covering portion () extending between the side portions () from an opposite part with respect to the bottom portion (). The bundle () also comprises a handle () having a central portion () arranged at the covering portion () of the film () and a pair of opposite joining adhesive portions (), extending from the central portion () each arranged at least at a respective side portion () of the film (). Each of the joining adhesive portions () of the handle () engages the respective side portion () of the packaging film () from the covering portion () to the bottom portion () and has a respective end () that engages the bottom portion () of the film (). 113. Process for producing bundles () of containers () , in particular bottles , cans or the like , comprising the steps of:{'b': 4', '4', '4', '4', '4, 'i': a', 'b', 'a, 'supplying a plurality of gripping handles () in form of a continuous tape cut into sections, each gripping handle () being provided with a central gripping portion () and with a pair of opposite joining adhesive portions () extending from said central gripping portion ();'}{'b': '2', 'supplying a plurality of packaging films () in form of a continuous tape to be subsequently cut into sections;'}{'b': 4', '2, 'applying a gripping handle () on each packaging film () being supplied;'}{'b': 2', '4', '3', '2', '3', '4', '3', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'a, 'wrapping each packaging film () provided with a respective gripping handle () around a respective predetermined set of containers (), so as to define a bottom portion () for resting said containers ...

Carton Maintaining Tools

A packaging machine includes a main conveyor configured to convey cartons and containers in a conveyance direction from a first end of the main conveyor where partially erected cartons and containers enter the conveyor to a second end where containers inside the cartons exit the conveyor. A plunger is operatively connected to the main conveyor to follow the main conveyor in the conveyance direction and to plunge in a plunge direction lateral to the conveyance direction to position a group of containers within a carton. A carton maintaining tool is operatively connected to the main conveyor to follow the main conveyor in the conveyance direction and to engage the carton to maintain position of the carton along the plunge direction in opposition to the plunger as the plunger positions the group of containers within the carton. 1. A packaging machine comprising:a main conveyor configured to convey cartons and containers in a conveyance direction from a first end of the main conveyer where partially erected cartons and containers enter the conveyor to a second end where containers inside the cartons exit the conveyor;a plunger operatively connected to the main conveyor to follow the main conveyor in the conveyance direction and to plunge in a plunge direction lateral to the conveyance direction to position a group of containers within a carton; anda carton maintaining tool operatively connected to the main conveyor to follow the main conveyor in the conveyance direction and to engage the carton to maintain position of the carton along the plunge direction in opposition to the plunger as the plunger positions the group of containers within the carton.2. The machine as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a counter plunger operatively connected to the main conveyor to follow the main conveyor in the conveyance direction and to plunge through one of the cartons in the plunge direction claim 1 , to contact a group of containers being positioned by the plunger claim 1 , ...

Device and method for grouping and combining articles into multiple packages with different package sizes

A device (1) for grouping and combining articles (5) into packages with different package sizes is disclosed. The device comprises a dividing unit (3), by which groups (6a, 6b, 6c) can be formed from moving articles (5). Further, it consists of a cutting station (18) for cutting to length flat thermoplastic packaging material (20) from a supply roll, a workstation (40) for applying the cut-to-length flat thermoplastic packaging material (20) onto the groups (6a, 6b, 6c) of articles, and a shrinking tunnel (50), in order to produce the packages. The dividing unit (3) and the cutting station (18) are operatively connected to one another by a control unit (S), which has information relating to a layer to be produced from the packages.

METHOD FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES OR PIECE GOODS, STRETCH PACKAGES PRODUCED USING A METHOD OF THIS TYPE, ORDERED ASSEMBLY OF MULTIPLE STRETCH PACKAGES OF THIS TYPE, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ORDERED ASSEMBLIES OF THIS TYPE

Disclosed is a method for packaging articles, piece goods, or containers () and/or for grouping the articles, piece goods, or containers () to form bundles () by way of helically wrapping the articles, piece goods, or containers () and/or the groupings, which are transported in a conveying direction () in an article flow or piece goods flow (), into multiple layers of an elastic film about a longitudinal axis extending through the article flow or piece goods flow (), with the elastic film being applied under tension. A film packaging () for the articles, piece goods, or containers () that moves continuously in conveying direction () is formed thereof, which film packaging () is provided with perforations () in planes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and/or is severed in planes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis between consecutive articles, piece goods, containers (), or, as the case may be, between article pairs, piece good pairs, or container pairs, or between groups of a plurality of articles, piece goods, or containers () that are being conveyed next to each other, thereby forming bundles () that are conveyed one after the other. 11232444648. A method for packaging articles () to form bundles ( , , , ) comprising:{'b': 18', '12', '14', '40', '30, 'while being transported in a conveying direction (), wrapping one or more articles (), from an article flow (), with elastic film (), applied under tension to form a multi-layer packaging film (),'}{'b': 30', '18', '42', '14, 'wherein the multi-layer packaging film () moves continuously in the conveying direction (), and is provided with perforations () in planes perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending through the article flow () or is otherwise severable in planes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis;'}{'b': 30', '12', '12', '32', '44', '46', '48', '12, 'severing the multi-layer packaging film () between consecutive articles (), between article pairs, or between groups of a plurality of articles () ...

COLLATION SHRINK FILM PRINTABLE WITH A DIGITAL PRINTING PROCESS

Multi-layer collation shrink film comprising a main layer based on a polyethylene mixture comprising 75 to 85 wt.-% low density polyethylene and 15 to 25 wt.-% high density polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene and a skin layer based on a polar ethylene copolymer with vinyl acetate or alkyl (meth)acrylate with a vinyl acetate or alkyl (meth)acrylate content of at least 15 wt.-% and containing 5000 to 20000 ppm silica and a slip agent, use of the film in multi-layer packaging films and method for packaging objects together with the multi-layer collation shrink film including printing the skin layer with a digital ink printing process before or after packaging the objects. 115-. (canceled)16. A multi-layer collation shrink film comprising:a main layer based on a polyethylene mixture comprising 75 to 85 wt.-% low density polyethylene and 15 to 25 wt.-% high density polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene and a skin layer based on a polar ethylene copolymer with vinyl acetate or alkyl (meth)acrylate with a vinyl acetate or alkyl (meth)acrylate content of at least 15 wt.-% and containing 5000 to 20000 ppm silica and a slip agent.17. The multi-layer collation shrink film according to claim 16 , wherein the content of silica ranges from 5000 to 15000 ppm.18. The multi-layer collation shrink film according to claim 16 , wherein the content of vinyl acetate or alkyl (meth)acrylate in the ethylene copolymer ranges from 15 to 28 wt.-% of the total ethylene copolymer weight.19. The multi-layer collation shrink film according to claim 16 , wherein the alkyl (meth)acrylate is a C-C-alkyl (meth)acrylate.20. The multi-layer collation shrink film according to claim 16 , wherein the ethylene copolymer is ethylene vinyl acetate.21. The multi-layer collation shrink film according to claim 16 , wherein the skin layer comprises a slip agent selected from unsaturated fatty acid primary amides.22. The multi-layer collation shrink film according to claim 16 , wherein the ...

Cutting method and unit in a packaging machine in extensible film

A cutting method in a packaging machine using extensible film includes feeding products, wound in a continuous packaging or in a bundle of products, to a cutting unit; cutting the continuous packaging into finished groups of products using a movable cutting device that advances with the packaging to be cut and makes a transversal cut along the perimeter of the packaging; and bringing the movable cutting device back and performing a new cutting step simultaneously in two points of the packaging spaced from each other, with two vertical sections cut at a first point and two horizontal sections are cut at a second point to create a finished packaging. The packaging machine includes a cutting device, a slide moving forward and backward, and a side cutting device and an upper and lower cutting device spaced apart and acting simultaneously on the packaging to cut in two points vertically and horizontally. 111. A cutting method in a packaging machine of products () in extensible film that are fed forwards in continuous , comprising the following steps:{'b': '16', 'feeding the products wound in a continuous packaging or a bundle of products, to a cutting unit ();'}{'b': 16', '11, 'cutting, with said cutting unit (), said continuous packaging or bundle of products into finished groups of products () arranged in said extensible film; by,'}{'b': 51', '52', '51', '52, 'effecting said cutting of said continuous packaging or bundle of products with a movable cutting device (, ) of said cutting unit, said movable cutting device (, ) being moved forwards at a same advance rate as said continuous packaging or bundle of products to be cut, and'}implementing said step by effecting, with said movable cutting device in movement, a transversal cut of a perimeter of said continuous packaging or bundle of products which is moving forwards; andin a subsequent step, bringing said movable cutting device back with respect to said continuous packaging or bundle of products that is moving ...

Collation Shrink Films

A process for collation shrink wrapping an object that may include a number of individual product containers, preferably substantially identical product containers. The process may include the steps of (i) obtaining a collation shrink film that may include a multimodal linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), the film being a stretched film that is uniaxially oriented in the machine direction (MD) in a draw ratio of at least 1:3, (ii) wrapping the object in the film, and (iii) heating the object wrapped in the film in order to collation shrink the film around the object. 1. A process for collation shrink wrapping an object which comprises a plurality of individual product containers , preferably substantially identical product containers , comprising:(i) obtaining a collation shrink film comprising a multimodal linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), said film being a stretched film which is uniaxially oriented in the machine direction (MD) in a draw ratio of at least 1:3;(ii) wrapping said object in said film; and(iii) heating said object wrapped in the film in order to collation shrink said film around said object.2. A process as claimed in comprising:(i) obtaining a collation shrink film comprising a multimodal linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), said film being a stretched film which is uniaxially oriented in the machine direction (MD) in a draw ratio of at least 1:3 on a spool;(ii) dispensing film from said spool and cutting the film into an appropriate length to wrap around said object;(iii) wrapping said object in said film; and(iv) heating said object wrapped in the film in order to collation shrink said film around said object.3. A process as claimed in claim 1 , whereas said collation shrink film has a thickness of 15 to 40 microns.4. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the object wrapped in the film is heated to a temperature of 170° C. or less.5. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said multimodal polyethylene is formed from a lower ...

Carton With Article Protection Insert

A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. An article protection insert comprises a plurality of features for engaging a respective article of the plurality of articles. At least one access feature is in the top panel for positioning the article protection insert to a position wherein the features engage at least one article of the plurality of articles. 1. A carton for containing a plurality of articles , the carton comprising:a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel;an article protection insert comprising a plurality of features for engaging a respective article of the plurality of articles,the article protection insert comprises a middle portion and two outer portions, the middle portion comprises at least one feature of the plurality of features, the middle portion comprises a top panel of the article protection insert, the two outer portions comprise a first side panel of the article protection insert foldably connected to the top panel of the article protection insert, and a second side panel of the article protection insert foldably connected to the top panel of the article protection insert.2. The carton of claim 1 , comprising at least one access feature in the top panel for positioning the article protection insert to a position wherein the features engage at least one article of the plurality of articles.3. The carton of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of features comprises at least one opening in the article protection insert claim 1 , the at least one opening receiving at least a portion of an article of the plurality of articles.4. The carton of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ...

Folding apparatus for the containment and transport of bottles and method of use

A new and useful folding apparatus for the containment and transport of bottles which is lightweight, inexpensive to manufacture, stronger and more resilient than current shipping containers and is easily disassembled and compactly stored when not in use. The apparatus essentially comprises a flat rectangular sheet that is made of a rigid and lightweight material such as cardboard or foam core, is scored or creased along its length and exhibits multiple flaps cut into the sheet. The creases along the sheet allow folding during assembly and define panels along the sheet which become the sides of the container when assembled. In concert, the creases, panels, and flaps allow the user to fold the sheet into a three-dimensional prismatic container for transporting bottles.

A BEVERAGE BOTTLE, A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BEVERAGE BOTTLE AND A METHOD OF DESIGNING AN ILLUSTRATION

A beverage bottle, a method of manufacturing a beverage bottle and a method of designing an illustration on a beverage bottle, the beverage bottle including a container () and a shrink-wrap (), the container () having an annular sidewall (), a bottom () and an opening () opposed to the bottom (), the sidewall () extending along a longitudinal central axis (X-X) between the bottom () and the opening (), the sidewall () being provided with a first outside constriction () and a second outside constriction () and with a first embossment () located between the first and second outside constrictions (), the sidewall () being covered with the shrink-wrap (), the shrink- wrap () being depicted with an illustration having a first simulate relief (R), the first simulate relief (R) and the first embossment () being in correspondence. 124-. (canceled)25. A beverage bottle comprising a container and a shrink-wrap , said container having an annular sidewall , a bottom and an opening opposed to said bottom , said sidewall extending along a longitudinal central axis between said bottom and said opening , said sidewall being provided with a first outside constriction and a second outside constriction and with a first embossment located between the first and second outside constrictions , the sidewall being covered with the shrink-wrap , said shrink-wrap being depicted with an illustration having a first simulate relief , said first simulate relief and said first embossment being in correspondence and wherein the shrink-wrap surrounds all the way round the sidewall in extending between the opening and the bottom , the shrink-wrap being spaced along the longitudinal central axis from the opening by an opening height having a value comprised between 1% and 20% of the container height , preferably between 1% to 10% of the container height and from the bottom by a bottom height having a value comprised between 0.5% and 20% of the container height , preferably between 1% and 10% of the ...

METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR CHANGING CARRIER UNITS WITH FLAT PACKAGING MATERIAL WOUND ON SUPPLY ROLLS WITHIN A PACKAGING MACHINE

The invention comprises a method and a device for changing removable carrier units (′) with flat packaging material () wound on supply rolls (), in particular, packaging film () within a packaging machine (), which is equipped with devices for at least partially wrapping piece goods, containers, article groups, etc., with flat packaging material (). With the method removable carrier units () with new supply rolls () are fed in a series one after the other to a work area (AB) of a handling device (), the work area (AB) of which extends into at least one position of the operating position of the removable carrier unit (′) arranged in the packaging machine (), which is equipped with a supply roll (), so that it replaces removable carrier units (′, ′) located in the packaging machine () and used up supply rolls () with new removable carrier units () with in each case a new supply roll (). Here respective removable carrier units () are inserted alternately in at least two different installation positions of the packaging machine () and its flat packaging material () is connected with the packaging material still located in the packaging machine (). 188101193101088958893883988988912310103aba,bababa,ba,b. A method for changing removable carrier units (′ , ′) with flat packaging material () , particularly packaging film () , wound on supply rolls () within a packaging machine () , which is equipped with devices for at least partially wrapping piece goods , containers , article groups , etc. with flat packaging material ( , ′) , in which method removable carrier units () with new supply rolls () are fed in a series one after the other to a work area (AB) of a handling device () , the work area of which (AB) extends into at least one position of the operation position of the removable carrier unit (′ , ′) equipped with a supply roll () which is arranged in the packaging machine () , so that it replaces removable carrier units (′ , ′) located in the packaging machine () and ...

System for distributing objects

Disclosed is a system for distributing objects designed to be inserted between an upstream machine delivering an input flow of objects in single-row form and a downstream machine requiring an output flow of objects in a controlled multiple-row form, including a conveyor belt that is configured to support and drive the objects in the direction of the flow, a deflector configured to deflect the input flow toward one of the rows of the output flow, and a unit for creating streams, configured to separate the input flow into streams of a predetermined quantity of objects, the unit for creating streams being placed immediately upstream from the rows of the output flow. Also disclosed is a method for distributing objects using such a system.

CARTON FOR CONTAINERS

A carrier for at least partially holding a plurality of articles can comprise a plurality of panels that can comprise at least a top panel, a side panel, and a bottom panel. A plurality of article receiver features can be disposed in at least the top panel in at least a first row and a second row. The first row can comprise at least one more article receiver feature than the second row. Each article receiver feature of the plurality of article receiver features can be for at least partially receiving a respective article of the plurality of articles. A retention feature can extend in at least one of the site panel and the bottom panel. The retention feature can be for at least partially retaining at least one article that is at least partially received in a respective one of the article receiving features in the first row. 1. A carrier for at least partially holding a plurality of articles , the carrier comprisinga plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carrier, the plurality of panels comprising at least a top panel, a side panel, and a bottom panel;a plurality of article receiver features disposed in at least the top panel in at least a first row and a second row, the first row comprising at least one more article receiver feature than the second row, each article receiver feature of the plurality of article receiver features being for at least partially receiving a respective article of the plurality of articles, anda retention feature extending in at least one of the side panel and the bottom panel, the retention feature being for at least partially retaining at least one article that is at least partially received in a respective one of the article receiving features in the first row.2. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the first row is disposed adjacent the side panel and the second row is spaced apart from the side panel by the first row.3. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the article receiver features of the plurality of ...

CONTROLLED FEED FOR BATCH PACKAGING

Disclosed is a packaging device for packaging products in batches, during which the products travel along a conveying direction in order to be packaged. The batches include at least two products, arranged transversely to the conveying direction. The device includes a feeder for receiving products travelling in single file through an upstream pick-up area and conveying same to a set-down area for later packaging. The feeder includes: in the pick-up area, a transfer unit for transferring products arriving in single file to the unit; and at least one position-controlled movable collector for receiving and then moving at least one product in a controlled manner from the transfer unit to the set-down area. The device also includes a conveyor in the set-down area, on which the at least one collector deposits the at least one product that it collected from the pick-up area. The invention also relates to a corresponding method. 11233424315367. Packaging device () , to package in batches () products () , of the bottle , jar , canister , or the like type , within which , for their packaging , the products () move along a conveying direction () , said batches () having , transversely to said conveying direction () , at least two products () , said device () comprising a feed means () , to receive products () traveling in a single line in the area of a pick-up zone () and to bring them to the area of a deposit zone () for their subsequent packaging , wherein{'b': 5', '6', '8', '3', '9', '3', '8', '7', '1', '10', '7', '9', '3', '6, 'the feed means () comprises both in the pick-up zone (), a means () for individual transfer of the products () arriving in a single line, as well as at least one collector () that is movable and position-controlled, for receiving and then moving in a position-controlled way at least one product () from the transfer means () to the deposit zone (), the device () further comprising a conveyor () in the deposit zone () on which the at least one ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORMING CONTAINER GROUPINGS

Provided is a method for packaging piece good groupings, in which a plurality of piece goods, particularly containers, are at least partially interconnected by a first connector, wherein at least two-piece goods of this plurality are directly interconnected by the connector. According to the embodiment, this plurality of piece goods connected by the connector is packaged with a second connector in the form of a second wrapping element, and said plurality of piece goods connected by a first connector is conveyed by a conveyor device to a packaging device and enclosed, particularly wrapped, with the second wrapping element by said packaging unit. 1. A method for packaging piece good groupings , wherein a plurality of piece goods and in particular containers are delivered by means of a transport device along a predetermined transport direction , and this plurality of piece goods are packaged by means of a first wrapping element , wherein the wrapping element surrounds the plurality of piece goods at least partially and wherein the plurality of piece goods packaged with the first wrapping element is packaged with a second wrapping element and for this purpose the plurality of piece goods packaged with the first wrapping element are wrapped by a packaging device with the second wrapping element which is designed as a stretchable film element , wherein this wrapping takes place about a longitudinal axis defined by the transport direction ,whereinat least one further piece good is delivered to the plurality of piece goods packaged with the first wrapping element, and the grouping of the plurality of piece goods packaged with the first wrapping element and the at least one further piece good is wrapped with the second wrapping element.2. The method according to claim 1 ,whereina position of the piece goods provided with the first wrapping element relative to the transport device is changed before the attachment of the second wrapping element.3. The method according to claim ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORMING CONTAINER GROUPINGS

Provided is a method for packing arrangements of piece goods, in which a plurality of piece goods and particularly containers are at least partially interconnected by a first connection device, at least two-piece goods of said plurality of piece goods being directly interconnected by the connection device. According to the embodiments, this plurality of piece goods connected by means of the connection device is packed with a second connection device in the form of a second wrapping element and the plurality of piece goods connected by a first connection device is transported to a packaging device by a transport device and surrounded and particularly wrapped by said packaging device with the second wrapping element. 1. A method for packaging piece good groupings , wherein a plurality of container , are at least partially interconnected by a first connector , wherein at least two containers of this plurality are directly held together with the connector , wherein this plurality of containers connected by the connector is packaged with a second connector in the form of a second wrapping element , and the plurality of containers connected by a first connector is conveyed by a conveyor device to a packaging device and enclosed and wrapped , with the second wrapping element by said packaging device , and wherein the second wrapping element is a stretchable film element which wraps the grouping in a spiral.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein this wrapping takes place with the second wrapping element about a longitudinal axis defined by a transport direction.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the connector is an adhesive.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the connector holds at least two of the piece goods of the piece good grouping together.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the connector holds together at least two piece goods arranged externally with respect to the piece good grouping.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Device and Method for Forming Bundles of Individual Packages

A bundling machine includes a wrapper that wraps the combination while it rests on a forward end of a paper cutout and a rear end of the paper cutout overlaps the forward end of the paper cutout while the combination moves in a transport direction, a transporter having a wrapping belt and a removal belt that follows the wrapping belt along the transport direction for conveying the combination of packages along a transport plane in the transport direction through the wrapper, and a controller that controls the relative speed of the belts so that, while the combination contacts both belts, the wrapping belt moves faster than the removal belt, thereby causing the rear end to sustain a tension in the direction of the forward end. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus comprising a bundling machine for bundling a combination of packages to form a bundle , said packages comprising liquid-filled containers , said bundling machine comprising a wrapper , a transporter , and a controller , wherein said transporter comprises a wrapping belt and a removal belt that follows said wrapping belt along a transport direction for conveying said combination of packages along a transport plane in said transport direction through said wrapper , wherein said wrapper is configured so as to wrap said combination of packages such that said combination of packages rests on a forward end of a paper cutout and a rear end of said paper cutout is made to overlap said forward end of said paper cutout while said combination of packages moves in said transport direction , and wherein said controller controls said relative speed of said wrapping belt and said removal belt in such a way that , while said combination is in contact with both said wrapping belt and said removal belt , said wrapping belt has a belt speed that is higher than that of said removal belt , thereby causing said rear end to sustain a tension in said direction of said forward end.16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein said controller ...

HEAT-SHRINKABLE PACKAGING

The present invention relates to a heat-shrinkable packaging intended for wrapping a series of containers, comprising a lower portion, an upper portion and lateral portions and having a reinforcement strip arranged transversely to the rows of containers, the packaging according to the present invention comprising at least two perforation lines. The present invention also relates to a method for packaging containers by means of a packaging and to a packaging blank. 112. Shrinkable packaging () intended for wrapping a series of containers () , comprising:{'b': '3', 'a lower portion () corresponding to a base,'}{'b': 4', '3', '2', '4', '5', '6, 'an upper portion (), opposite said lower portion () and corresponding to a covering of said containers () which are arranged in parallel rows with respect to each other, said upper portion () comprising a central area () and a peripheral area (),'}{'b': 7', '3', '4, 'lateral portions () connecting the lower portion () to the upper portion (),'}{'b': 1', '8', '2, 'said packaging () having a reinforcement strip () arranged transversely to the parallel rows of containers (),'}{'b': 9', '9', '5', '4', '1', '8', '6', '4', '1', '8, 'i': a,', 'b, 'characterised in that it comprises at least two perforation lines () which, in the central area () of the upper portion () of the packaging (), are arranged in parallel to each other on both sides of the reinforcement strip (), and which, in the peripheral area () of the upper portion () of the packaging (), each progressively diverge from the reinforcement strip ().'}21812. Packaging () according to claim 1 , wherein said reinforcement strip () comprises a tackifier by which it is attached to an inner surface of said shrinkable packaging () wrapping the series of containers ().3118. Packaging () according to claim 1 , wherein said packaging () and said reinforcement strip () are at least 80% claim 1 , preferably at least 85% claim 1 , preferably at least 90% claim 1 , most preferably at ...

Device for Wrapping Products

A system for wrapping sets of products with a stretch film has a first conveyor belt with the incoming products, a second outgoing conveyor belt with the products wrapped in the stretch film, and one or more devices for wrapping the products with a stretch film, each device being provided with a handling robot with a handling end, to which a wrapping and gripping assembly is fixed that includes a wrapping head for wrapping the stretch film and gripping elements for gripping and rotating the products while the stretch film is wrapped. 1. A device for wrapping sets of products through a stretch film , comprising a wrapping and gripping assembly which includes a wrapping head for wrapping said stretch film and gripping means for gripping and rotation of said sets of products according to a substantially horizontal direction (X) , further comprising a handling robot , provided with a handling end , to which said wrapping and gripping assembly is fixed.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said handling robot comprises attachment means placed on said handling end and said wrapping and gripping assembly comprises fixing means claim 1 , said attachment means being provided for hooking or unhooking on command to said fixing means.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said wrapping head is provided with a coil of stretch film for wrapping the products and comprises a box-shaped body which contains means for actuating in rotation the coil claim 1 , means for pre-stretching the wrapping film claim 1 , means for applying the same film on the sets of products and means for cutting the film to complete the application of the film on the sets of products.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said gripping means comprise drive means to open or close said gripping means according to said substantially horizontal direction (X) and to compact the sets of products.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said gripping means comprise two jaws able to take the ...

BATCH PACKAGING ARCHITECTURE WITH CONTROLLED FEED

Disclosed is a packaging device for packaging products, during which the products are conveyed along a conveying direction in order to be packaged. The batches include at least two products, arranged transversely to the conveying direction. The device includes a feeder for receiving products travelling in single file through an upstream pick-up area and conveying same to a set-down area for later packaging. The feeder includes: in the pick-up area, a transfer unit transferring products arriving in single file to the unit; and a position-controlled movable collector receiving and then moving at least one product in a controlled manner from the transfer unit to the set-down area. The device also includes a conveyor in the set-down area, on which the at least one collector deposits the at least one product that it collected from the pick-up area. Also disclosed is a machine using the device and to a corresponding method. 11233424315367. Packaging device () , to package in batches () products () , of the bottle , jar , canister , or the like type , within which , for their packaging , the products () move along a conveying direction () , said batches () having , transversely to said conveying direction () , at least two products () , said device () comprising a feed means () , to receive products () traveling in a single line in the area of an upstream pick-up zone () and to bring them to the area of a deposit zone () for their subsequent packaging ,wherein{'b': 5', '6', '8', '3', '9', '3', '8', '7', '1', '10', '7', '9', '3', '6, 'the feed means () comprises both, in the pick-up zone (), a means () for individual transfer of the products () arriving in a single line, as well as at least one collector () that is movable and position-controlled, for receiving then moving in a position-controlled way at least one product () from the transfer means () to the deposit zone (), the device () further comprising a conveyor () in the deposit zone () on which the at least one ...

System and Method for Activating Article Protection Features of a Carton

A system and method for activating a series of article protection features formed in product cartons in which a series of articles have been packaged includes an actuating assembly mounted along a path of travel for the cartons. The actuating assembly will include a series of actuating elements that are selectively moved into engagement with the article protection features of the cartons. The article protection features are urged into the cartons, between the articles therein and into positions engaging and supporting the articles.

WRAPPING MACHINE

A wrapping machine for wrapping material around a load includes a wrapping unit to wrap a portion of the material around the load and a supplying unit to supply the material portion to the wrapping unit. The wrapping unit includes wrapping device to unwind the material portion from the supplying unit and wrap it around the load. The wrapping unit includes a supporting ring, rotating around a wrapping axis and provided with a plurality of wrapping rollers, and an unwinding arm having a first end rotatably fixed to the support ring and a second end supporting at least one unwinding roller to abut and guide the portion of material towards the load during wrapping. The unwinding arm is movable to move the unwinding roller to/from the load during wrapping. 1501001051501003051101012513010012. A wrapping machine for wrapping a flexible and wrappable material () around a load () , comprising a wrapping unit () to wrap a portion () of said material () having a preset length around said load () and a supplying unit () to supply said material portion () having a preset length to said wrapping unit () , said wrapping unit () including wrapping means () to unwind said material portion () from said supplying unit () and to wrap it around said load () , characterized in that said wrapping means () include:{'b': 13', '14', '114, 'a supporting ring () rotating around a wrapping axis (X) and provided with a plurality of wrapping rollers (; ) mounted thereon angularly spaced apart and rotating around respective longitudinal axes, in particular parallel to said wrapping axis (X);'}{'b': 15', '15', '13', '15', '16', '17', '116', '117', '51', '50', '100', '15', '16', '17', '116', '117', '1', '00, 'i': a', 'b, 'an unwinding arm () having a first end () rotatably fixed to said supporting ring () and a second end () supporting at least an unwinding roller (, ; , ) suitable to abut and guide said portion () of material () towards said load () during the wrapping thereof, said unwinding arm ...

VESSEL, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, USE, DISPOSAL, FORM AND/OR FUNCTION OF A VESSEL, AND REVERSIBLE/REVISABLE/RENEWABLE/TRANSFORMABLE MATERIALS AND COMPANION PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING CYCLES

A product, such as a vessel and methods related to product/vessel design, use, transportation and/or storage are provided. An improved product/vessel form, and methods related thereto, provide significant functional advantages with respect to the manufacturing, storage, transportation, use and/or disposal of the product/vessel. Improved systems and methods of design, manufacturing, storage, transportation, use, disposal, form and/or function of a product/vessel are provided. 1. A method for optimizing space and/or resource allocation for , and utilization requirements of material , packaging , storage , transport , use , reuse and/or disposal and/or collectively a product of same , said method comprising the steps of:determining materialization of the product to minimize wasted space and/or optimize product conveyance(s); anddesigning the product with the materialization based upon said determining step.2. The method as claimed in wherein the product comprises a group of vessels claim 1 , wherein said determining step comprises determining groupings of vessels to minimize wasted space and/or optimize vessel conveyance(s); and wherein said designing step comprises designing individual vessels within the group based upon said determining step.3. The method as claimed in wherein said determining step comprises the step of optimizing vessel conveyance(s) claim 2 , and wherein said vessel conveyance(s) comprises a vessel shape.4. The method as claimed in wherein said determining step comprises the step of optimizing vessel conveyance(s) claim 2 , and wherein said vessel conveyance(s) comprises a vessel purpose.5. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said vessel purpose comprises the delivery of a conveyable substance.6. The method as claimed in wherein said determining step comprises the step of optimizing vessel conveyance(s) claim 2 , and wherein said vessel conveyance(s) comprises a vessel life cycle and/or shelf life for a vessel.7. The method as claimed in ...

Carton With Article Protection Feature

A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton and a plurality of end flaps respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps are at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The carton also can comprise at least one article protection flap foldably connected to at least one end flap of the plurality of end flaps for engaging at least one article of the plurality of articles. The at least one article protection flap extends from the closed end at least partially into the interior of the carton.

HEAT-SHRINKING FURNACE FOR THE FORMATION OF BUNDLES WITH IMPROVED FILM ADHESION

A heat-shrinking furnace for forming bundles of products wrapped in a heat-shrinkable film and defining at least one channel for advancement of the bundles along an advancement direction, and including: an inlet fed by the bundle of products in succession one after the other, the products being tunnel-wrapped in a loose manner by the heat-shrinkable film to identify two lateral openings orthogonal to the advancement direction; an outlet for release of the bundles of products wrapped in a compact manner by the heat-shrinked film; a heater operating between the inlet and outlet for making heat-shrinking of the film on the products; and wherein in an intermediate position between the inlet and the outlet the furnace includes a mechanism for temporarily holding the heat-shrinkable film spaced apart from the products at the lateral openings during heat shrinking. 110.-. (canceled)11. A heat-shrinking furnace for forming bundles of products wrapped in a heat-shrinkable film , the furnace defining at least one channel for advancement of the bundles along an advancement direction , and comprising:an inlet fed by the bundles of products in succession one after the other, the products being tunnel-wrapped in a loose manner by the heat-shrinkable film to identify two lateral openings orthogonal to the advancement direction;an outlet for release of the bundles of products wrapped in a compact manner by the heat-shrinkable film;heating means operating between the inlet and the outlet for making the heat-shrinking of the film on the products; andin an intermediate position between the inlet and the outlet, means for temporarily holding the heat-shrinkable film spaced apart from the products at the lateral openings during heat-shrinking, the means for temporarily holding the heat-shrinkable film spaced apart from the products at the lateral openings during heat-shrinking comprising means for generating an air blow that is at least partially directed along the advancement direction ...

Carton For Containers

A carrier for at least partially holding a plurality of articles can comprise a plurality of panels that can comprise at least a top panel, a side panel, and a bottom panel. A plurality of article receiver features can be disposed in at least the top panel in at least a first row and a second row. The first row can comprise at least one more article receiver feature than the second row. Each article receiver feature of the plurality of article receiver features can be for at least partially receiving a respective article of the plurality of articles. A retention feature can extend in at least one of the side panel and the bottom panel. The retention feature can be for at least partially retaining at least one article that is at least partially received in a respective one of the article receiving features in the first row.

Packaging machine and method of packaging articles

A packaging machine for packaging articles into cartons includes a first conveyor for conveying cartons along a carton stream, a second conveyor for conveying first article groups adjacent to the carton stream, a third conveyor for conveying divider pads adjacent to the carton stream, and a fourth conveyor for conveying second article groups adjacent to the carton stream. A first lateral transfer mechanism transfers the first article groups transversely into cartons within the carton stream. A second lateral transfer mechanism transfers the divider pads transversely into the cartons within the carton stream and onto said first article groups contained therein. A third lateral transfer mechanism transfers the second article groups transversely into the cartons within the carton stream and onto the divider pads contained therein.

A COLD PROCESSING SHRINK-WRAPPING MACHINE FOR ITEMS WITH EXTENSIBLE FILM, AND RELATED PROCEDURE

A cold processing shrink-wrapping machine for groups of items with extensible film, includes: 114-. (canceled)15. A cold processing wrapping machine for groups of items with extensible film , comprising:{'b': 2', '4, 'means () for feeding the group of items () to be packaged;'}{'b': 6', '7', '4, 'at least one reel () of extensible film () for packaging the group of items () into a “bundle” by wrapping the film around the group of items;'}{'b': '10', 'means () for holding the group of items;'}{'b': '3', 'means () for unloading the packaged items; and'}{'b': 4', '7', '7', '6, 'means that put the group of items () in rotation about a horizontal axis so as to drag the film () around the group of items unrolling the film () from the reel (), whose axis of rotation remains fixed.'}1610. The wrapping machine according to claim 15 , wherein the means that put the group of items in rotation are also the means () for holding the group of items.17. The wrapping machine according to claim 15 , wherein the means that put the group of items in rotation comprise:a pair of C-shaped lateral rotation and holding elements;{'b': '11', 'pneumatic or motorized movement means () of said holding and rotation means.'}18. The wrapping machine according to having means adapted to produce thicker film at the edges of the bundle.19586. The wrapping machine according to claim 18 , wherein said means adapted to produce thicker film at the edges of the bundle comprise two lateral guides () or bars positioned at a shorter distance from each other than the width of the film on the reel () so as to restrict the passing zone of the film causing the bunching and thickening of the film at the edges.20. The wrapping machine according to having means adapted to produce thicker film in an upper central part of the bundle.2197. The wrapping machine according to claim 20 , wherein said means for producing thicker film in an upper central part of the bundle comprise opposing rollers () (above and below the ...

Bottle wrapping apparatus employing thin film of stretching plastic material

A method for the wrapping of containers, particularly bottles, into bundles including rows of adjacent containers, wherein the containers are fed continuously, according to a displacement axis, to a wrapping station ( 2, 3 ) and wound with a spiral of a stretching plastic film defining a continuous wrapping. The containers (B) are pushed into a portion upstream of the wrapping station ( 2, 3 ) by a conveying unit ( 1 ) provided with at least guiding and supporting elements of the containers and with a pacing unit ( 1 a ), the containers (B) wrapped with the stretching plastic film being withdrawn, downstream of each winding unit ( 2, 3 ), with the help of a dragging device (T 1 , T 2 , T 3 ), the guiding and supporting elements including members ( 11, 12, 13 ) elongated in the longitudinal direction of the displacement axis which extend also into the wrapping station ( 2, 3 ).

Pack filling machine with offset paths

A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.

CLUSTER PACK AND METHOD FOR FORMING CLUSTER PACKS

A method for making cluster packs includes receiving one or more container streams, grouping containers into a container cluster, before applying a shrink film, arranging a band around the container cluster, and applying adhesive material to end faces of the container cluster. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for making cluster packs , said method comprising receiving one or more container streams , grouping containers from said one or more container streams into a container cluster , before applying a shrink film , arranging a band around said container cluster , and applying adhesive material to end faces of said container cluster , wherein said adhesive material is selected from the group consisting of glue and adhesive.15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising gluing said shrink film to said band in said end faces.16. The method of claim 14 , wherein arranging a band around a container cluster comprises arranging said band around a belly area of said containers in said container cluster.17. The method of claim 14 , wherein arranging a band around a container cluster comprises arranging the band in a form-fitting manner on said container cluster.18. The method of claim 14 , further comprising feeding a strip of sequential bands claim 14 , wherein said sequential bands in said strip have ends that are connected to ends of adjacent bands claim 14 , and wherein said ends overlap ends of adjacent bands.19. The method of claim 14 , further comprising securing said band to corner containers of said container cluster.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein securing said band comprises applying adhesive material to said corner containers.21. The method of claim 14 , further comprising applying shrink film around said container cluster and said band claim 14 , and feeding said container cluster claim 14 , shrink film claim 14 , and band together into a shrink device for shrinking said shrink film onto said container cluster.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising ...

Processes for Collation Shrink Packaging with a Thermally Insulating Film

This invention relates to processes for collation shrink packaging of one or more items with a thermally insulating film, to films for such processes, to packages so made, and to methods for extruding such films. The one or more items packaged may be cans, bottles, pouches and other carriers of liquid or solids. 1. Process for collation shrink packaging of one or more items including:i) wrapping one or more items to be packaged in a coextruded multi-layer collation shrink film which comprises:A) a layer A with density reducing bubbles formed in LDPE or optionally in a blend of LDPE with a linear polyethylene, said blend of LDPE comprising at least 50 wt % of LDPE, said LDPE or blend of LDPE blend having an MI as determined according to ASTM-D-1238 at 190° C. of from 0.1 to 2 g/10 min;{'sup': 3', '3, 'B) a polyethylene shrink layer B comprising at least 75 wt % of an LLDPE, said LLDPE having an MSF of more than 0.003 Newton, a density of from 0.915 g/cmto 0.940 g/cmand an MI of from 0.05 to 10 g/10 min; and'}ii) heating the one or more wrapped items so that the film grips the one or more wrapped items by shrinkage while increasing in thickness to form a thermally insulating wrap around the items packaged.2. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the LLDPE in shrink layer B has a relaxation time as calculated from determinations of shear rate and viscosity at 190° C. claim 1 , using the Cross model of at least 0.1 second.3. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the LDPE in the reduced density layer A has a relaxation time as calculated from determinations of shear rate and viscosity at 190° C. claim 1 , using the Cross model claim 1 , of at least 10 seconds.4. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the MSF measured as described herein of the LDPE in the reduced density layer A and the LLDPE in shrink layer B differ by at least 0.01 Newton.5. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the LLDPE in shrink layer B has been produced by a polymerization process using a ...

BUNDLE OF CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR BOTTLES, CANS OR THE LIKE, AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SUCH A BUNDLE

The present invention concerns a bundle () of containers (), in particular bottles, cans or the like, and a process for making such a bundle comprising a packaging film () wrapped around a set of containers (). The film () defines a bottom portion () for resting the containers (), at least one pair of side opposite portions () extending from the bottom portion () for laterally engaging the containers () and a covering portion () extending between the side portions () from an opposite part with respect to the bottom portion (). The bundle () also comprises a handle () having a central portion () arranged at the covering portion () of the film () and a pair of opposite joining adhesive portions (), extending from the central portion () each arranged at least at a respective side portion () of the film (). Each of the joining adhesive portions () of the handle () engages the respective side portion () of the packaging film () from the covering portion () to the bottom portion () and has a respective end () that engages the bottom portion () of the film (). 113. Bundle () of containers () , in particular bottles , cans or the like , comprising:{'b': 2', '3', '2', '2', '3', '2', '2', '3', '2', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'c', 'b', 'a, 'at least one packaging film () wrapped around a predetermined set of containers (), said packaging film () defining, optionally by overlapping corresponding lead and tail edges, a bottom portion () for resting said containers (), at least one pair of facing side opposite portions () extending from said bottom portion () for laterally engaging said containers () and a covering portion () extending between said side portions () from an opposite part with respect to said bottom portion ();'}{'b': 4', '4', '2', '2', '4', '4', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'c', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'a gripping handle (), preferably having a substantially tape-shaped design, having a central gripping portion () arranged at said covering portion () of said packaging film () and a ...

Vessel

The present application relates to a new vessel, such as a bottle that may be used to hold, store, or transport matter, such as particulates or fluids, and vessel assembly system. The vessel is constructed of a unique nesting design. Multiple vessels may be stacked together and to form a cohesive interrelated structure. 1. A vessel comprising:a body having a first side, second side, third side, fourth side, a top, and a bottom;each side is substantially rectilinear with substantially equal dimensions,the first side is connected to the second and fourth sides,the third side is connected to the second and fourth sides, opposite the first side such that the four sides form a three-dimensional rectilinear shape,the bottom is connected to each of the four sides, and the top is connected to each of the four sides opposite the bottom such that the four sides, top, and bottom form a fluid impermeable cavity; a protrusion that extends away from each of the four sides; and', 'and access hole in the protrusion that allows matter to enter and exit the cavity; and', 'a cap that covers and seals the access hole;, 'the top comprises'}the bottom comprises a bottom indentation, wherein the shape of the bottom indentation comprises the negative image of the shape of the top such that an object having the shape of the top nests within the bottom indentation; a) perpendicular to the exterior surface plane; or', 'b) at an acute inward angle to the exterior surface plane such that the protrusion does not extend over the any portion of the first side;, 'the first side further comprises a side protrusion extending from an exterior surface plane of the first side and extending either'}wherein the side protrusion exhibits a three dimensional shape; andthe third side further comprises a side recess extending inward, into the cavity, wherein the wall recess exhibits a shape that comprises the negative image of the shape of the side protrusion such that an object having the shape of the side ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING OF NESTED PRODUCTS

A packaging system for the selection, grouping and loading of varying size and/or configuration product packs into cartons as provided. The packaging system includes a selection area having a primary selector for forming an initial product pack configuration, and a secondary selector adapted to select and direct an additional grouping of products into a nested arrangement against the initial product pack so as to form a nested product pack. The nested product packs thereafter can be engaged by loader arms of a pair of opposed loading assemblies, which move the nested product packs into a series of cartons moving through the packaging machine. Thereafter, the ends of the cartons can be closed and sealed to complete the packaging of the product packs therein. 1. A packaging system , comprising:a product selection and grouping area having a primary selector for forming an initial product group within a flight of a product selector conveyor moving along a path of travel, and a secondary selector for selecting and directing an additional product or series of products into engagement with the initial product group to form a product pack on the flight;at least one loading assembly for engaging and directing the product pack into a carton; anda folding area adapted to engage and fold a series of end flaps for the carton to a closed position.2. The packaging system of claim 1 , further comprising a turner/divider station downstream from the folding/sealing zone.3. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one loading assembly comprises a primary loading assembly mounted along a first side of the packaging system and a secondary loading assembly mounted along a second side of the packaging system claim 1 , the primary and secondary loading assemblies each comprising at least one moveable loader arm adapted to move into and out of an open end of the carton so as to engage the product pack therebetween and urge the product pack into a loaded position within the ...

PACKAGING SYSTEM

A bottle packaging system in a bottling line comprises the following components: a pick-up device () having a rotating carousel to pick up the bottles () from a labelling or filling machine (), a rectilinear, multi-lane (′) conveying belt (), a packaging machine, such as a shrinkwrap machine () or a cartoning machine, a transport system () to connect the packs exiting from the packaging machine () with downstream devices, wherein this system comprises, at a grip circumference (C) of the rotating carousel (), which corresponds to the point of release of the bottles () by gripping means (), a connecting zone () with the conveying belt (), wherein the connecting zone () is constituted by a plurality of adjacent flexible chain belts with a spiral progression, that is to say, with increasing curvature radius, which constitute as many lanes (), adapted to support and distance, in a centrifugal direction, the bottles () released thereon by the gripping means (), directing them into the corresponding lane (′) of the conveying belt (), the lanes () of the connecting zone () underneath the rotating carousel () being in a position of intersection (X) with the grip circumference (C). 1. A bottle packaging system in a bottling line , said system comprising:a rotating carousel pick-up device for picking up bottles from a labelling or filling machine;a rectilinear multi-lane conveying belt;a packaging machine comprising at least one of a shrinkwrap machine or a cartoning machine; anda transport system for connecting the packs exiting from the packaging machine with downstream devices comprising at least one of at least one handle applicator, at least one in-line palletiser, or packs orientators, wherein said transport system comprises, at a grip circumference of said rotating carousel, which corresponds to the point of release of the bottles by the gripping means, a connecting zone with said conveying belt, said connecting zone consisting of a plurality of adjacent flexible chain ...

DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR APPLYING GRIPPING HANDLES ON PACKAGING FILMS, AND SHRINKWRAP PACKER PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DEVICE

The present invention concerns a device () for applying gripping handles on films, being supplied on shrinkwrap packers () for making bundles di bottles (B), cans and/or similar containers (B). The device () comprises: an applying head () provided with a roller ( ) for applying gripping handles; an abutment mechanism () for operatively supporting a series of heat-shrinkable packaging films, being supplied on a respective shrinkwrap packer (). The applying roller () and the abutment mechanism () are mobile with respect to one another between a non-operating condition, in which they are spaced apart, and an operating condition, in which the applying roller () is arranged, at the abutment mechanism (), against at least one of the films being supplied to apply a respective gripping handle on the latter. The abutment mechanism () comprises a supporting tape () having an advancement surface () for advancing the films, which, in the operating condition, provides an abutment for the applying roller (), which applies each handle on a respective packaging film, acting against the advancement surface () of the supporting tape (). 1. Device for applying gripping handles on packaging films , preferably heat-shrinkable ones , being supplied on shrinkwrap packers for making bundles of bottles , cans and/or similar containers , the applying device comprising:at least one applying head provided with at least one roller for applying a plurality of gripping handles supplied in the form of a continuous tape and subsequently cut into sections;at least one abutment mechanism for operatively supporting a plurality of packaging films in the form of a continuous tape and subsequently cut into sections, optionally heat-shrinkable, being supplied on a respective shrinkwrap packer on which the applying device is mounted, the applying roller of the applying head and the abutment mechanism being movable with respect to one another between a non-operating condition, in which the applying roller ...

INSTALLATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONTAINERS, AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING FILLED CONTAINERS

In an installation for the treatment of containers comprising at least one filling station and a packing station for processing film or packaging material blanks and having work components acting upon the packaging material and forming packages, at least one measuring device for dimensional deviations of filled containers and a control unit for automatically adjusting at least one installation station depending on a dimensional deviation detected, work components in the packing station (P) acting upon the packaging material when the filled containers are packed are automatically adjustable by way of the control unit. In a method for packing filled containers, work components of the packing station acting upon packaging material are adjusted automatically depending on dimensional deviations measured in order to form packages of different dimensions with at least substantially the same packing density. 1. An installation for treatment of containers , with several installation stations comprising at least one filling station and at least one packing station for processing film or packaging material blanks , with work components acting upon the packaging material and forming packages , at least one measuring device at least for detecting dimensional deviations of the containers , and a control unit for automatically adjusting at least one installation station depending on at least one dimensional deviation of the containers detected , wherein at least work components in the packing station acting upon the packaging material are automatically adjustable by way of the control unit when packing filled containers.2. The installation according to claim 1 , wherein a temperature acting upon the film packaging material in a shrink tunnel of the packing station is adjustable relative to a target size.3. The installation according to claim 1 , wherein in a container inlet of the packing station at least one railing and a lane guide in a container handling section claim 1 , at ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A SLEEVE LABEL

A device for applying sleeve labels on objects which are moving continuously along a predetermined trajectory on a transport mechanism, having an ejection unit, a detection unit, a memory unit and a control unit. The ejection unit ejects sleeve labels, and the detection unit detects objects moving on the transport mechanism and issues a detection signal that specifies a position of the object at least one point in time. The control unit controls the ejection unit and triggers the ejection of a sleeve label depending on the detection signal and a control parameter stored in the memory unit, wherein a position at which the object is located at the start of the ejection process can be changed by changing the control parameter. A camera an image sequence, which shows the ejection of the sleeve label, at a first image rate, and a user interface replays the image sequence at a second image rate that is slower than the first image rate, and receives a user input which initiates a change of the control parameter stored in the memory unit. 1. A device for applying sleeve labels on objects , which are moving continuously along a predetermined trajectory on a transport mechanism , comprising:an ejection unit which is configured for the purpose of ejecting a sleeve label,{'b': '100', 'a detection unit that detects an object () moving on the transport mechanism, and issues a detection signal that specifies a position of the object at least one point in time,'}a memory unit for storing a control parameter,a control unit that controls the ejection unit and the ejection of a sleeve label depending on the detection signal and the stored control parameter, wherein a position at which the object is located at the start of the ejection procedure can be changed by changing the control parameter,{'b': '110', 'a camera mechanism that records an image sequence at a first image rate that shows the ejection of the sleeve label (), and a user interface that replays the image sequence at a ...

Continuous Motion Packaging Machine With Carton Turning Station

An article packaging machine and method or turning article packs, the article packaging machine having a turner station for turning article packs moving though the packaging machine. The packaging machine includes a main conveyor extending longitudinally from an upstream end to a downstream end and through the turning station. Article packs are carried by the main conveyor spaced and sequentially in the downstream direction through the turner station. The turner station includes flight drive assembly having multiple flight assemblies. The flight assemblies are driven above upper cam plates in the upstream direction, and below lower cam plates in the downstream direction. The flight assemblies include turner rods that are moved toward the main conveyor to contact the article pack in at least two points. The turner rods progressively move toward the main conveyor center line until the distal ends of the turner rods are moved past the article pack side walls and the pack is turned 90 degrees. 1. A packaging machine for packaging articles into cartons , the packaging machine having a carton blank feeder , a main conveyor , an article infeed station downstream of the feeder and adjacent to the main conveyor that extends downstream in a longitudinal direction for arranging articles in a desired configuration of an article group , an article wrap station for wrapping carton blanks around the article group to form a pack , a main packaging machine drive for moving the main conveyor , wherein the main conveyor moves the article pack downstream in the longitudinal direction , and an article pack turning station for rotating the article pack , the article pack turning station including two opposed flight drive assemblies , each flight drive assembly including a flight assembly having a turner rod that can be moved toward and away from the article pack in order to contact the pack in two areas.2. The packaging machine of claim 1 , and each drive assembly including a cam plate ...

Improved Shrink Wrap Packaging

The present invention provides a shrink wrap sleeve for unitizing two or more items, the sleeve comprising a first film region and a second film region, the first film region having an area less than that of the second film region. The shrink wrap sleeve may be used to package multiple products (such as beverage containers) with a reduction in the amount of shrink wrap packaging material used. Also provided are methods for packaging multiple products. 1. A shrink wrap sleeve for unitizing two or more items , the sleeve comprising a first film region and a second film region , the first film region having an area less than that of the second film region.2. The shrink wrap sleeve of wherein the area of the first film region is less than about 90% claim 1 , 80% claim 1 , 70% claim 1 , 60% claim 1 , 50% claim 1 , 40% claim 1 , 30% claim 1 , 20% or 10% of that of the second film region.3. (canceled)4. The shrink wrap sleeve of wherein the area is of the first film region is about 50% of that of the second film region.5. The shrink wrap sleeve of wherein the first and second film regions are discrete films bonded along at least one edge.6. The shrink wrap sleeve of wherein the first and second film regions are discrete films bonded along two edges.7. The shrink wrap sleeve of wherein the two edges are opposite each other and/or substantially parallel to each other.8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The shrink wrap sleeve of wherein the width of the first film region is less than about 90% claim 1 , 80% claim 1 , 70% claim 1 , 60% claim 1 , 50% claim 1 , 40% claim 1 , 30% claim 1 , 20% or 10% of that of the second film region.11. The shrink wrap sleeve of wherein the width of the first film region is less than about 60% of that of the second film region.12. The shrink wrap sleeve of wherein the width of the first film region is about 50% of that of the second film region.13. The shrink wrap sleeve of claim 1 , wherein when superimposed claim 1 , the first film region is ...

Perfected machine and method for packaging in extensible film products fed in groups or individually

A packaging machine using extensible film for products fed in groups or individually includes a conveyor feeding the product, a product positioning unit, a film winding unit and a discharge conveyor positioned at the outlet of the winding unit. The winding unit is a ring winder having a ring rotating with respect to guiding rolls, positioned on a supporting frame, and arranged on a plane perpendicular to the advance direction of the products. A shelf is provided beneath the winding unit, cantilevered for extending in the advance direction of the products, and connects the feeding conveyor with the winding unit. A vacuum-effect gripping unit is positioned beneath the shelf for gripping the film and carries a cutting unit. The vacuum-effect gripping unit and the cutting unit can be moved alternatingly and selectively from a withdrawn rest position of the shelf to an extended position for gripping and cutting the film. 111. A packaging machine using extensible film for a product () fed in groups or individually , comprising:{'b': 12', '11, 'a conveyor () for feeding the product ();'}{'b': '13', 'a positioning unit () of the product;'}{'b': '14', 'a film winding unit () of the product either individually or in groups; and'}{'b': 15', '14, 'a discharge conveyor (), positioned an the outlet of the film winding unit (),'}{'b': 14', '20', '21', '19, 'wherein said film winding unit () is a ring winder comprising a ring or a slewing ring () rotating with respect to guiding rolls () positioned on a supporting frame (),'}{'b': '11', 'wherein said ring winder is arranged on a plane perpendicular to an advance direction of the product (),'}{'b': 16', '14', '11', '12', '14, 'wherein a shelf () is provided beneath said film winding unit (), cantilevered to extend according to said advance direction of the product () and connecting said conveyor () with said film winding unit (),'}{'b': 16', '18', '118', '31', '131, 'wherein, beneath said shelf (), a vacuum-effect gripping unit (; ) ...

Carton with Article Protection Feature

A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The article protection feature can comprise an article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article protection flap can be moveable between a first position and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel. 1. A carton for containing at least one article , the carton comprising:at least one panel at least partially forming an interior of the carton; andat least one article protection flap for protecting the at least one article, the at least one article protection flap comprising a central portion, a first outer portion foldably connected to the central portion, and a second outer portion foldably connected to the central portion, the at least one article protection flap being foldably connected to the at least one panel and moveable between a first position that is substantially parallel to the at least one panel and a second position wherein the at least one article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel and the first outer portion and the second outer portion are folded with respect to the central portion;wherein the at least one article protection flap comprises features for preventing folding of the at least one article protection flap from the second position to the first position, the at least one article protection flap comprises a first cut in the central portion and extending along the first outer portion of the at least one article protection flap and a second cut in the central portion and extending along the second outer portion of the at least one article protection flap, the first cut at least partially defines a first tab extending ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SHRINK-WRAPPED BUNDLES

The invention includes an apparatus and a method for producing shrink-wrapped bundles () from groups () of assembled articles or containers (). Assigned to a transport route () is a film application device () for wrapping the respective article groups or container groups () into a length of film () in the direction of transport () under formation of an overlapping section () as well as under formation of folding flaps () respectively projecting beyond the article groups or container groups () on the sides of the transverse edges. Mechanical folding members () serve for placing on top of each other the folding flaps () projecting on both transverse sides against the adjacent outer surfaces of the articles or containers, wherein an opening () is formed, in particular, between trailing edges () of the folding flaps (), which trailing edges () face toward each other. In a heating section (), the folded folding flaps are held in their respective position, and the film wrapping () is impinged with hot air for the purpose of forming shrink bundles (). The mechanical folding members () for fixing the folded folding flaps () and/or for holding the folding flaps () in their folded position extend into the heating section () at least over a partial section () of a defined length (). 1381012. A method for producing shrink-wrapped bundles () , which are formed from groups () of assembled articles or containers () , the method comprising:{'b': 14', '18', '10', '20', '22', '24', '10, 'on a transport route () and in the direction of transport (), wrapping article groups or container groups () into a length of film () under formation of an overlapping section () as well as under formation of folding flaps () respectively projecting beyond the article groups or container groups () on the sides of the transverse edges;'}{'b': 26', '24', '32', '30', '24', '30, 'at least partially placing, by means of mechanical folding members (), the folding flaps () projecting on both transverse ...

Carton For Containers

A carton for containing a plurality of containers includes a bottom panel, at least one top panel, at least one side panel, at least one top end flap foldably connected to the at least one top panel, at least one bottom end flap foldably connected to the bottom panel, and at least one side end flap foldably connected to the at least one side panel. The carton further includes a handle including a handle strap separable from the at least one top panel and foldably connected to a relief portion, the relief portion being defined by spaced apart cuts in the at least one top end flap, the relief portion for being positioned in a container gap defined by a nested arrangement of the plurality of containers when the handle is activated. 1. A carton for containing a plurality of containers in a nested arrangement , the carton comprising:a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, at least one top panel, and at least one side panel;a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels and at least partially closing at least one end of the carton, the plurality of end flaps comprising at least one top end flap foldably connected to the at least one top panel, at least one bottom end flap foldably connected to the bottom panel, and at least one side end flap foldably connected to the at least one side panel; anda handle including a handle strap separable from the at least one top panel and foldably connected to a relief portion, the relief portion being defined by spaced apart cuts in the at least one top end flap, the relief portion for being positioned in a container gap defined by the nested arrangement of the plurality of containers when the handle is activated.2. The carton of claim 1 , wherein the relief portion is separable from the remainder of the at least one top end flap at the spaced apart cuts.3. The carton of claim 2 , wherein the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A BUNDLE OF CONTAINERS WITH CONTROLLED HEAT-SHRINKING, AS WELL AS A BUNDLE OBTAINED WITH SUCH A METHOD

Method for making a bundle () of the type comprising a plurality of containers () positioned along at least one row and wound in a heat-shrunk film () due to a heat-treatment effect; said method comprising the steps of: a) arranging a heat-shrinkable film () around said containers () ordered along at least one row in order to obtain an open tunnel () along the transverse direction () with respect to the longitudinal direction of advancement (), said open tunnel () identifying along said transverse direction () lateral over-edge portions () with respect to said containers (); b) handling said over-edge portions (); c) supplying said containers () and said heat- shrinkable film () to a heat-treatment device, so that said over-edge portions () are compacted to said containers for heat-shrinking; in which said step of handling said over-edge portions comprises the step of making said over-edge portions () at least partially adhere to said containers (). 214111411) Method according to characterised in that said intermediate step of making said over-edge portions () adhere to said containers () comprises the step of at least partially constraining said over-edge portions () in said adhesion configuration to said containers ().314111211) Method according to characterised in that said step of at least partially constraining said over-edge portions () in said configuration of adhesion to said containers () comprises the step of arranging a bonding agent between said film () and said containers ().412111112) Method according to characterised in that said step of arranging a bonding agent between said film () and said containers () comprises the step of spraying the bonding agent on said containers () and/or on said film ().5141112) Method according to characterised in that said step of at least partially constraining said over-edge portions () in said configuration of adhesion to said containers () comprises the step of arranging an adhesive tape on said film ().6141112) ...

Carton With Article Protection Features

A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner end flap foldably connected to the central panel, and at least one crown guard flap foldably connected to the inner end flap adjacent a crown guard opening in the insert. The central panel can comprise a stop edge adjacent the crown guard opening, and the crown guard flap can comprise a first portion foldably connected to the inner end flap and a second portion foldably connected to the first portion. The top panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, and the second portion of the crown guard flap can be disposed adjacent the stop edge of the central panel. 1. In combination , a carton blank and an insert blank for forming a carton for holding a plurality of containers:the carton blank comprising a plurality of panels comprising a top panel; andthe insert blank comprising a central panel, an inner end flap foldably connected to the central panel, and at least one crown guard flap foldably connected to the inner end flap adjacent a crown guard opening in the insert, the central panel comprising a stop edge adjacent the crown guard opening, and the crown guard flap comprising a first portion foldably connected to the inner end flap and a second portion foldably connected to the first portion;wherein the top panel at least partially overlaps the central panel, and the second portion of the crown guard flap is spaced apart from the stop edge of the central panel by the crown guard opening.2. The combination of claim 1 , wherein the crown guard flap is for being positioned to at least partially contact at least one container of the plurality of containers and the second portion of the crown guard flap is for being disposed adjacent the stop edge of the central panel when the carton is formed from the carton ...

WRAPPING MACHINE

A wrapping machine for wrapping groups of products () with an extensible plastic film () in order to form bundles (), comprises first conveyor means () for supporting and moving a group of products () along an advancing direction (A) inside the wrapping machine (), supporting means () for receiving from the first conveyor means () and supporting the group of products (), a wrapping unit () for wrapping a portion () of film () having a preset length around the group of products (), supported by the supporting means (), in order to form a bundle (), a supplying unit () of the film () to supply the wrapping unit () with the film portion () having a preset length, separated from the film () unwound from a respective reel (); the supporting means () include first gripping means () arranged to hold an initial flap () of the film portion () during the wrapping of the group of products (); containment means () are provided to abut at least sidewalls of the group of products () in order to support and guide said products () when moved along the advancing direction (A) through the wrapping unit () and/or to support and restrain the group of products () during the wrapping with the portion () of film (). 110050200. Wrapping machine for wrapping groups of product () with an extensible plastic film () in order to form bundles () comprising:{'b': 2', '100', '1, 'first conveyor means () for supporting and moving a group of products () along an advancing direction (A) inside the wrapping machine ();'}{'b': 3', '103', '2', '100, 'supporting means (; ) for receiving from said first conveyor means () and for supporting said group of products ();'}{'b': 10', '51', '50', '100', '3', '103', '200, 'a wrapping unit () for wrapping a portion () of film () having a preset length around said group of products (), supported by said supporting means (; ), in order to form a bundle ();'}{'b': 30', '50', '10', '51', '50', '55, 'a supplying unit () of said film () for supplying said wrapping unit ...

Pack filling machine with offset paths

A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.

Method and apparatus for filling boxes

A device, system, and method for loading empty and formed six-pack bottle carriers into a larger case (i.e. a multi-pack) is provided. The packaging device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The six-pack carriers are formed by unfolding them in the upper portion. Various components are associated with the upper portion of the packaging device. The case receives a plurality of six-pack carriers therein. The larger cases is formed by unfolding them in the lower portion of the packaging device. Various components are associated with the lower portion of the packaging device. The upper portion and lower portion operate simultaneously to efficiently produce a case have empty six-pack carriers placed therein for later filling with bottles at a downstream destination. The system includes the machine, the cases, the six-pack carriers, and the bottles, operating collectively.

MANIPULATOR FOR MANIPULATING OVER-EDGES OF A PLASTIC FILM WRAPPED ON CONTAINERS FOR MAKING A BUNDLE OF CONTAINERS, APPARATUS COMPRISING SUCH MANIPULATORS AND RELATIVE CONTROL METHOD

Manipulator for manipulating over-edges of a plastic film wrapped on containers for making a bundle of containers of the type including a vertical support rod provided with a motorization for rotating around own vertical axis. The rod supports a mechanism for stretching and drawing said over-edges alongside said containers; and a device for pressing the over-edges against the containers. The device for stretching and for drawing alongside and he device for pressing are arranged one above the other along the development of the vertical support rod. 1. A manipulator for manipulating over-edges of a plastic film wrapped on containers for making a bundle of containers of the type comprising a vertical support rod provided with a motorization for rotating around own vertical axis; said rod supporting:means for stretching and drawing said over-edges alongside said containers; andmeans for pressing said over-edges against said containers;wherein said means for stretching and for drawing alongside and said means for pressing are arranged one above the other along the development of said vertical support rod.2. The manipulator according to claim 1 , wherein said means for stretching and drawing alongside can comprise a brush.3. The manipulator according to claim 1 , wherein said means for stretching and drawing alongside comprise two brushes respectively arranged above and below said means for pressing said over-edges against said containers.4. The manipulator according to claim 1 , wherein said means for pressing comprise a glue-presser cam and an elastic element connecting said cam to said vertical support rod.5. The manipulator according to claim 1 , wherein said means for stretching and drawing alongside and said means for pressing are integrally movable along said vertical support rod and constrainable at a variable height.6. An apparatus for making a bundle of containers comprising:means for manipulating and orienting said containers and said film configured for ...

Package for Containers

A carrier that is at least partially holding a plurality of containers. The carrier can include a plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a first top panel foldably connected to the first side panel, and a second top panel foldably connected to the second side panel. At least one container-receiving feature extends in at least the bottom panel. The at least one container-receiving feature can at least partially receive at least one container of the plurality of containers. At least one retention flap is foldably connected to the first top panel or the second top panel. The at least one retention flap engages at least a portion of a flange of at least one container. 1. A method of forming a carrier at least partially holding a plurality of containers , each container of the plurality of containers comprising a flange , the method comprising:obtaining a blank comprising a plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a first top panel foldably connected to the first side panel, a second top panel foldably connected to the second side panel, a first retention flap foldably connected to the first top panel, and a second retention flap foldably connected to the second top panel, wherein at least one container-receiving feature extends in at least the bottom panel, the first retention flap comprises a first proximal portion foldably connected to the first top panel and a first distal portion foldably connected to the first proximal portion, and the second retention flap comprises a second proximal portion foldably connected to the second top panel and a second distal portion foldably connected to the second proximal portion;inserting at least a portion of at least one container of the plurality of containers through the at least ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORMING CONTAINER GROUPINGS

Provided is a method for packaging piece good groupings, in which a plurality of piece goods, particularly containers, are at least partially interconnected by means of a first connection, wherein at least two-piece goods of this plurality are directly interconnected by the connection. According to the embodiment, this plurality of piece goods connected by the first connection is packaged with a second connection in the form of a second wrapping element, and said plurality of piece goods connected by a first connection is conveyed by a conveyor device to a packaging unit and enclosed, particularly wrapped, with the second wrapping element by said packaging unit. 1. A method for packaging piece good groupings , wherein a plurality of piece goods and in a form of containers is delivered by a transport device along a predetermined transport direction , and this plurality of piece goods is packaged by a first wrapping element , wherein the wrapping element surrounds the plurality of piece goods at least partially and wherein the plurality of piece goods packaged with the first wrapping element is packaged with a second wrapping element and for this purpose the plurality of piece goods packaged with the first wrapping element is wrapped by a packaging device with the second wrapping element which is designed as a stretchable film element , wherein this wrapping preferably takes place about a longitudinal axis defined by the transport direction , characterised in that the first wrapping element and the second wrapping element are attached to the piece goods in such a way that the piece goods are completely enclosed by the entirety of the first wrapping element and the second wrapping element , wherein at least one further piece good is delivered to the plurality of piece goods packaged with the first wrapping element , and the grouping of piece goods packaged with the first wrapping element and the at least one further piece good is wrapped with the second wrapping ...

Apparatus And Method For Forming A Carton

An apparatus for faulting a carton containing a group of articles and a method of forming a carton. The apparatus comprises an article positioning system for positioning articles into a plurality of groups of articles and moving the groups of articles along a processing path, a blank handling apparatus for conveying a plurality of carton blanks towards the plurality of groups of articles, and a folding mechanism that is downstream of the blank handling apparatus for folding a portion of the ends of each respective carton blank downwardly around the respective group of articles.

System And Method For Packaging Of Nested Products

A packaging system for the selection, grouping and loading of varying size and/or configuration product packs into cartons as provided. The packaging system includes a selection area having a primary selector for forming an initial product pack configuration, and a secondary selector adapted to select and direct an additional grouping of products into a nested arrangement against the initial product pack so as to form a nested product pack. The nested product packs thereafter can be engaged by loader arms of a pair of opposed loading assemblies, which move the nested product packs into a series of cartons moving through the packaging machine. Thereafter, the ends of the cartons can be closed and sealed to complete the packaging of the product packs therein.

Apparatus for wrapping products with film

A wrapping apparatus for wrapping groups of products with a film includes conveyor elements for supporting and moving groups of products, a feeding unit for dispensing film portions of defined length through a transverse opening of the conveyor elements, a wrapping unit including a plurality of crossbars supported by respective rods and arranged for picking the film portions and wrapping the film portions around the groups of products and a hub arrangement, rotatable about a rotation axis and slidably supporting the rods to be mobile linearly and transversely to the rotation axis and rotatably about the rotation axis, the crossbars being moved along a wrapping trajectory, and a guiding assembly engaged by the rods and/or the crossbars for guiding the crossbars along the wrapping trajectory changing a distance of the crossbars from the rotation axis during a rotation of the respective rods.

Packaging System

A method of loading articles in cartons. The method can comprise moving a carton in a generally flat configuration in a downstream direction with a carton opening carousel, at least partially opening the carton while moving the carton with the carton opening carousel, and transferring the carton from the carton opening carousel to a carton loading carousel in a transfer region. The transferring the carton can comprise moving the carton in an upstream direction. The method further can comprise loading a plurality of articles into the carton while moving the carton in a downstream direction with the carton loading carousel. 1. A guide assembly for at least partially opening and conveying a carton , the guide assembly comprising:a support; andat least one guide arm mounted to the support, the at least one guide arm comprising a tapered end and at least one flange extending obliquely from a central portion of the at least one guide arm, the tapered end comprising an edge extending along at least a portion of the central portion and the at least one flange.2. The guide assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one guide arm is pivotally mounted on the support.3. The guide assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flange comprises at least a first flange and a second flange respectively extending from the central portion.4. The guide assembly of claim 3 , wherein the edge of the tapered end extends along at least a portion of the first flange and the second flange.5. The guide assembly of claim 3 , wherein the at least one guide arm further comprises a slit extending in the central portion from the tapered end of the at least one guide arm.6. The guide assembly of claim 3 , wherein each of the first flange and the second flange is oblique with respect to one another.7. The guide assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one guide arm comprises at least a first guide arm spaced from a second guide arm by a support member.8. The guide assembly of claim 7 , wherein ...

System And Method For Packaging Of Nested Products

A packaging system for the selection, grouping and loading of varying size and/or configuration product packs into cartons as provided. The packaging system includes a selection area having a primary selector for forming an initial product pack configuration, and a secondary selector adapted to select and direct an additional grouping of products into a nested arrangement against the initial product pack so as to form a nested product pack. The nested product packs thereafter can be engaged by loader arms of a pair of opposed loading assemblies, which move the nested product packs into a series of cartons moving through the packaging machine. Thereafter, the ends of the cartons can be closed and sealed to complete the packaging of the product packs therein. 1. A packaging system , comprising:a product selection and grouping area having a product infeed supplying a series of products to a product selector conveyor, and at least one selector for forming groups of products on the product selector conveyor, wherein the product groups comprise at least one additional product or series of products applied along an outer side portion of an initial product group to form nested product packs of a selected configuration;at least one loading assembly for engaging and directing the product pack into a carton; anda folding area adapted to engage and fold a series of end flaps for the carton to a closed position.2. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one loading assembly comprises a primary loading assembly mounted along a first side of the packaging system and a secondary loading assembly mounted along a second side of the packaging system claim 1 , the primary and secondary loading assemblies each comprising at least one moveable loader arm adapted to move into and out of an open end of the carton so as to engage the product pack therebetween and urge the product pack into a loaded position within the carton.3. The packaging system of claim 2 , at least one ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FOLDING LOWER RETENTION FLAPS

A system including a pair of prongs extending in a transverse direction, spaced apart from one another by a gap configured to receive carton blanks and product containers therein, and to crease retention flaps of the carton blank, wherein each prong travels along a cam path, a panel extending in a longitudinal direction in-between the pair of prongs configured to support the product containers and guide the retentions flaps, a pair of asymmetrical guide rails underneath the panel configured to alternatingly crease a first primary flap and a second primary flap of the carton blank, and a conveyor mechanism proximate to the panel configured to move they product container and a carton blanks along the panel. 1. A system comprising:a pair of prongs extending in a transverse direction, spaced apart from one another by a gap configured to receive carton blanks and product containers therein, and to crease retention flaps of the carton blank, wherein each prong travels along a cam path;a panel extending in a longitudinal direction in-between the pair of prongs configured to support the product containers and guide the retentions flaps;a pair of asymmetrical guide rails underneath the panel configured to alternatingly crease a first primary flap and a second primary flap of the carton blank; anda conveyor mechanism proximate to the panel configured to move they product container and a carton blanks along the panel.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the prongs includes multiple tines claim 1 , each tine slidably attached to the cam path claim 1 , wherein the cam path includes a section directed in the transverse direction configured to direct each tine towards and away from the panel individually.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the prongs are attached to each other and are configured to move in the transverse direction together.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the prongs is attached to and driven by a continuous chain along the cam path.5. The ...

Apparatus for wrapping a number of bottles or bottle-like bodies with stretch foil

An apparatus for wrapping a number of bottles or bottle-like bodies with stretch foil (14), which allows wrapping without trays, is to be provided. Arranged at the end of the supply-conveyor device (4) assigned to the wrapping station (6) are stationary guide rods (2, 3) which reach into the wrapping station (6) and which engage round the bodies at the neck and in at least one recess in the bottom. The wrapping station (6) is designed so that the number of bodies, together with the guide rods (2, 3), are wrapped with stretch foil (14) with a horizontal wrapping axis (13). The bodies conveyed into the wrapping station (6) in order to be wrapped push the finished pack (1) out of the wrapping station (6) for transporting away, the guide rods (2, 3) releasing the pack (1) and engaging round these bodies. <IMAGE>

Wrapping machine

Packaging apparatus

The invention provides a machine for packaging a product. The machine has a feed end for receiving products to be packaged, a delivery end from which packaged products are discharged, and a plurality of packaging lanes. Each packaging lane is adopted for packaging a row of products so that the machine can simultaneously package a plurality of rows of products. <IMAGE>

Carton with article protection feature

A carton for containing at least one article. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around the interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least one article retention panel is for retaining the at least one article. The article retention panel is foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article retention panel is positioned relative to the at least one panel to contact the at least one article.

Caja de cartón con rasgo característico de protección de artículos

Una caja (5) para contener al menos un artículo (C). La caja de cartón (5) comprende una pluralidad de paneles (15, 17, 21, 25) que forman un interior de la caja de cartón (5). La caja de cartón (5) comprende al menos una característica de protección para proteger los artículos (C) de roturas. La característica de protección de artículos comprende una solapa de protección de artículos (13) conectada de forma plegable a al menos un panel (15). La aleta de protección de artículos (13) se puede mover entre una primera posición y una segunda posición en la que la aleta de protección de artículos (13) se pliega con respecto al al menos un panel (15). (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Carton with article protection feature

A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The at least two end flaps are at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. At least one end flap of the at least two end flaps is connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels by a connecting panel. The carton further comprises an article protection feature for protecting the at least one article. The article protection feature can be positioned on the connecting panel.

System and method for activating article protection features of a carton

A system and method for activating a series of article protection features formed in product cartons in which a series of articles have been packaged includes an actuating assembly mounted along a path of travel for the cartons. The actuating assembly will include a series of actuating elements that are selectively moved into engagement with the article protection features of the cartons. The article protection features are urged into the cartons, between the articles therein and into positions engaging and supporting the articles.

Carton with article protection features

A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises at least one side panel. The carton further comprises a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps are configured to close an end of the carton. The plurality of end flaps comprise at least one side end flap foldably connected to the at least one side panel. The carton further comprises an article protection feature foldably connected to the at least one side end flap and moveable between a first position that is substantially parallel to the side end flap and a second position wherein the article protection feature is folded relative to the at least one side end flap.

Carton with insert

A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton has a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. A plurality of end flaps is respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps is at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The carton has a handle formed in at least one of the plurality of end flaps. A reinforcing insert can comprise a central panel, a first end flap, and second end flap foldably connected to the central panel. The central panel at least partially overlaps the top panel, the first end flap is positioned for contact with at least one of the plurality of containers, and the second end flap is positioned for reinforcing the handle.

Carton with article protection feature

The invention relates to a carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel at least partially forming an interior of the carton and at least one article protection flap for protecting the at least one article. The at least one article protection flap is foldably connected to the at least one panel along a lateral fold line and is moveable between a first position, that is substantially parallel to the at least one panel, and a second position wherein the at least one article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel. The article protection flap comprises at least one tab extending laterally from a central portion of the at least one article protection flap.

Carton with article protection feature

A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The article protection feature can comprise an article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article protection flap can be moveable between a first position and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel.

Processes for collation shrink packaging with a thermally insulating film

This invention relates to processes for collation shrink packaging of one or more items with a thermally insulating film, to films for such processes, to packages so made, and to methods for extruding such films. The one or more items packaged may be cans, bottles, pouches and other carriers of liquid or solids.

Processes for collation shrink packaging with a thermally insulating film

This invention relates to processes for collation shrink packaging of one or more items with a thermally insulating film, to films for such processes, to packages so made, and to methods for extruding such films. The one or more items packaged may be cans, bottles, pouches and other carriers of liquid or solids.

Collation shrink films

A process for collation shrink wrapping a plurality of individual containers

Sistema para comboiamento de objectos

具有物品保护特征的纸箱

一种用于容纳所述至少一个物品的纸箱。所述纸箱包括形成纸箱的内部的所述至少一个板。所述纸箱包括用于保护物品不破碎的所述至少一个保护特征部。所述物品保护特征部可包括在纸箱的端折片中的所述至少一个特征部。所述物品保护特征部可包括可折叠地连接到所述至少一个板的物品保护折片。所述物品保护折片可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动，其中物品保护折片被相对于所述至少一个板折叠。

具有插件的纸箱及其形成方法

一种用于保持多个容器的纸箱。该纸箱具有顶板、底板、第一侧板和第二侧板。多块端折片分别可折叠地连接到所述多块板中的相应板。所述多块端折片相对于彼此至少部分重叠，从而至少部分地形成纸箱的封闭端。所述纸箱具有形成在所述多块端折片的至少一个上的手柄。增强插件可以包括中央板、可折叠地连接到所述中央板的第一插件端折片和第二插件端折片。所述中央板至少部分地与所述顶板重叠，所述定义端折片定位成与所述多个容器中的至少一个接触，所述第二端折片定位成用于增强所述手柄。

Collation shrink films

A process for collation shrink wrapping an object which comprises a plurality of individual product containers, preferably substantially identical product containers, comprising: (i) obtaining a collation shrink film comprising a multimodal linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), said film being a stretched film which is uniaxially oriented in the machine direction (MD) in a draw ratio of at least 1:3; (ii) wrapping said object in said film; (iii) heating said object wrapped in the film in order to collation shrink said film around said object.

Collation shrink films

A process for collation shrink wrapping an object which comprises a plurality of individual containers, preferably a plurality of substantially identical containers, comprising: (i) obtaining a binding tape which is a film uniaxially oriented in the machine direction (MD) and wrapping said tape around said object; (ii) sealing the ends of the now wrapped binding tape (i.e. to form a loop); (iii) obtaining a collation shrink film comprising a multimodal linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), said film being a stretched film which is uniaxially oriented in the machine direction (MD) in a draw ratio of at least 1:3; (iv) wrapping said collation shrink film around said object of step (ii); (v) heating said wrapped object of step (iv) such that the tape shrinks in its machine direction and the collation shrink film shrinks in its machine direction.

Collation shrink films

A process for collation shrink wrapping an object that may include a number of individual containers, preferably a number of substantially identical containers. The process may include the steps of (i) obtaining a binding tape that is a film uniaxially oriented in the machine direction (MD) and wrapping the tape around the object, (ii) sealing the ends of the now wrapped binding tape (i.e., to form a loop), (iii) obtaining a collation shrink film that may include a multimodal linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), the film being a stretched film that is uniaxially oriented in the machine direction (MD) in a draw ratio of at least 1:3, (iv) wrapping the collation shrink film around the object of step (ii), (v) heating the wrapped object of step (iv) such that the tape shrinks in its machine direction and the collation shrink film shrinks in its machine direction.

Collation shrink films

A process for collation shrink wrapping an object which comprises a plurality of individual product containers, preferably substantially identical product containers. comprising: (i) obtaining a collation shrink film comprising a multimodal linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), said film being a stretched film which is uniaxially oriented in the machine direct ion (MD) in a draw ratio of at least 1 :3; (ii) wrapping said object in said film; (iii) heating said object wrapped in the film in order to collation shrink said film around said object.

Collation shrink films

用于整理收缩包绕包含多个单独的产品容器，优选地，基本上相同的产品容器的物体的方法，包括：(i)获得包含多峰线性低密度聚乙烯(LLDPE)的整理收缩膜，所述膜是拉伸膜，其以至少1:3的拉伸比在加工方向(MD)上单轴取向；(ii)将所述物体包绕在所述膜中；(iii)加热包绕在膜中的所述物体以在所述物体周围整理收缩所述膜。

Collation shrink films

A process for collation shrink wrapping an object that may include a number of individual product containers, preferably substantially identical product containers. The process may include the steps of (i) obtaining a collation shrink film that may include a multimodal linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), the film being a stretched film that is uniaxially oriented in the machine direction (MD) in a draw ratio of at least 1:3, (ii) wrapping the object in the film, and (iii) heating the object wrapped in the film in order to collation shrink the film around the object.

There is the carton of article protection structural portion

一种纸箱，用于保持多个物品。该纸箱包括：多个板，这些板至少局部环绕纸箱的内部延伸；以及多个端部折片，这些端部折片分别与所述多个板中的相应板可折叠地连接。所述多个端部折片至少局部彼此相对交叠，从而至少局部形成纸箱的关闭端部。纸箱还能够包括至少一个物品保护折片，该物品保护折片与所述多个端部折片中的至少一个端部折片可折叠地连接，用于与所述多个物品中的至少一个物品接合。所述至少一个物品保护折片从所述关闭端部至少局部伸入纸箱的内部。

Device and method for applying gripping handles and shrink wrapping machine associated therewith

本发明涉及将抓握柄施加在包装膜上的装置及方法，包装膜优选地可热收缩并正被供给至收缩包装机上以制造食物容器的捆扎物。该装置包括：施加头，其设置有用于以连续卷材的形式供给且随后被切割成多个部分的多个柄的施加辊，每个柄具有与对应的膜接合的粘附性端部；抵接机构，其用于支承以连续卷材的形式被供给且随后被切割成多个部分的多个膜，施加头的施加辊和抵接机构能够在非操作状态与操作状态之间相对移动，在非操作状态中，施加头的施加辊和抵接机构不接合，在操作状态中，施加头的施加辊在抵接机构处抵靠正被供给的膜中之一布置，以将正被供给的相应柄施加在该膜上。施加头的施加辊是电动的并且能够相对于正被供给的膜的进给被独立地控制。