Verpackungsvorrichtung, Entnahmevorrichtung und Verfahren zum Entnehmen eines Kartonzuschnitts

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

A days covered paper box forming machine

Cardboard automatic slitting device for carton processing

Hinge -lid box duplex position make -up machine

Packaging box pressing machine with adjustable positioning devices

Folding apparatus for folding sheet packaging elements

Folding apparatus (1) for folding sheet packaging elements (2), comprising main conveying means (12), configured to sequentially receive the packaging elements (2) from a feeding station (13) and to advance each packaging element (2) along a first path (A), forming means (15), carried by the main conveying means (12) and configured to cooperate in use with a first face (2b) of each packaging element (2) while the packaging element (2) is advanced along the first path (A), and folding means (18), advanced by auxiliary conveying means (16) along a second path (Q), having a first portion (Q1) distinct from the first path (A) and a second portion (Q2), which is in common with the first path (A) and along which the folding means (18) cooperate with a second face (2a), opposite the first face (2b), of each packaging element (2) to fold the packaging element (2) against the forming means (15).

Case forming, packing, and sealing apparatus

A case forming, packing, and sealing apparatus is disclosed. The case forming, packing, and sealing apparatus includes a cardboard box handling area and a product handling area. In the cardboard box handling area, case forming sheets including flatly collapsed cardboard boxes are erected into boxes that has openings which open in one direction, products are received into the boxes, and thereafter the openings are closed and sealed. In the product handling area, plural products are aligned and a predetermined quantity of the products are pushed in an accumulated state through the openings into the boxes. The cardboard box handling area and the product handling area are interconnected in a state in which they are mutually independently separable.

BOX ERECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus (106) and method for expanding a box blank (104) into a box (110), the apparatus (106) comprising an arm assembly (128), a controller (113), a camera (130) and a box blank conveyor (127). The arm assembly (128) includes a folding arm (136) having a position in a first direction and a rotational angle (146) controlled by the controller (113) based on a position of a feature (176) of the box blank (104) in the field (174) of view of the camera (130). The camera (130) captures images of the box blank (104) which are used to position the arm assembly (128) and to evaluate the need to reject a box blank (104).

APPARATUS FOR ADHESIVELY BONDING A CARTON

... : Apparatus for adhesively bonding a clam-shell type carton formed from a paperboard blank includes a carton forming die for receiving the paperboard blank, a movable frame for transferring the carton blank from a stack into registration over the die and a reciprocating plunger mounted above the die for forcing the carton blank into the die to fold and erect the carton. The movable frame includes a number of vacuum assisted suction cups for lifting the carton blank from the stack and a plurality of spring loaded adhesive applicators, connected to a pressurized source of adhesive, for applying a spot of adhesive to selected portions of the carton blank when the blank, carried by the movable frame, is pressed into registration over the forming die. A stacking cage is disposed beneath the carton forming die to receive and retain the erected and folded cartons in a vertically stacked, nested arrangement, with adjacent cartons bearing against one another so that the adhesive coated portions ...

Cross-blade and hob integrated window attaching machine

Automatic edge covering mechanical arm of leather shell machine

Paper cup production scraps of paper separator

Carton suction box assembly for carton folding machine

Automatic box folding method of automatic box folding machine

Paper box folding robot and folding method thereof

Box assembling machine

Paper box forming machine

The utility model discloses a paper box forming machine which comprises a workbench. The workbench is provided with a corrugated paper loading station used for placing corrugated paper on the third side wall of the paperboard, a first forming station used for folding the fourth side wall to form a semi-finished product, and a second forming station used for folding the first side wall, the second side wall and the third side wall of the semi-finished product to form a finished product. The working table is further provided with a first conveying mechanism used for conveying paperboards of the corrugated paper loading work station to the first forming work station, the number of the second forming work stations is two, and the semi-finished products at the position of the first forming work station are alternately conveyed to the second conveying mechanism of the two second forming work stations. The utility model has the advantage of high processing efficiency.

Method and device for shaping a blank around a mandrel

The present invention relates to a device for shaping a blank (1) of material in sheet form around a mandrel, in order to obtain a box or part of box of polygonal cross section, comprising: —a mandrel, —means for wrapping around the mandrel, —means for securing the tab, —means for folding the flaps, and—means for securing to one another, the flaps thus folded. The means for wrapping the panels and the means for securing the tab are supported by two cradles positioned one on each side of the mandrel, transversely and symmetrically with respect to the direction in which the blank is brought in from the glue-application workstation.

Box forming machine

A box forming machine includes a converter assembly, a fold assembly, and an attachment assembly. The converter assembly converts sheet material into a box template. The fold assembly engages a first end of the box template and moves the first end of the box template to a predetermined position. The attachment assembly engages a second end of the box template and moves the second end of the box template toward and into engagement with the first end of the box template to attach the first and second ends of the box template together.

Device for erecting a folded carton

In a carton feeding device for feeding cartons to a conveyor track, comprising a replaceable pick-up head attached to the carton feeding device at an attachment, where a pick-up head comprises a plurality of vacuum cups and an erecting means pivotally suspended at the pick-up head, where the attachment for the pick-up head is arranged on a rotor arm, where the attachment is adapted to receive different pick-up heads, and that the carton feeding device comprises an actuator means comprising a first interface adapted to actuate a leading edge erecting arm and a second interface adapted to actuate a trailing edge erecting arm. The advantage of the invention is that a carton feeding device that can easily be switched between leading edge erection or trailing edge erection of flat-folded cartons blanks is provided.

MACHINES TO THE PRODUCTION OF FOLDING BOXES AND PROCEDURE FOR RE-TOOLING

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ERECTING A CARTON

An apparatus and method for erecting a rectangular carton from a flat blank. The apparatus features: a pair of parallel guide rails, one of which is elevated above the other; and a hopper, located at one end of the guide rails, for holding a stack of blanks between the guid rails, so that the bottom blank of the stack is on the guide rails and is upwardly inclined in the cross-direction of the guide rails with the foldably connected edges of its side panels extending in a direction parallel to the guide rails. The apparatus also features: a pair of suction cups that are located adjacent the other end of the guide rails and that can fold an upwardly inclined blank on the guide rails; the suctions cups being adapted to hold by suction two adjacent side panels of the blank, that are contiguous to the lower guide rail and on vertically opposite sides of the blank, and to rotate in opposite directions about the lower guide rail until the suction cups are 90.degree. apart, so that the two adjacent ...

MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING CARDBOARD BOXES

The invention relates to a machine for assembling cardboard boxes, including a device for feeding sheets of cardboard that are used to form the boxes in a forming station comprising an assembly device including a mold and a male element that descends by means of a vertical linear actuator, in order to form the box inside the mold, co-operating with the latter. The invention is characterized in that it comprises a frame (33) having a hollow surrounding structure that supports the feeder device which is removably connected to the frame (33) in a cantilevered manner.

Box rolling machine device

Cardboard box pasting device

Paper scrap feeding mechanism of paper container former

Surface paper feeding device of round paper cover forming equipment

Box body package system

Bottom plate feeding device for wine box forming machine

Side plate shape folding mechanism for paper box forming

Device for automatically folding paperboards into boxes and working method of device

The invention discloses a device for automatically folding paperboards into boxes and a working method of the device, relates to the field of carton folding and glue sealing, and solves the problem that when an existing device for automatically folding paperboards into boxes is used, the interior of a carton is not pushed relative to an abutting device in the adhesive tape sealing process, and consequently the carton and an adhesive tape are difficult to be tightly attached. Comprising a machine body, an abutting mechanism, a driving mechanism and a centering mechanism, a conveying belt and a mechanical arm are arranged on the machine body, a suction cup is fixedly connected to the mechanical arm, the abutting mechanism comprises a mounting block, two swing rods are rotationally connected to the mounting block, rollers are rotationally connected to the two swing rods, and an elastic air bag is arranged between the two rollers; according to the device for automatically folding the paperboard ...

Machine and method for forming reinforced polygonal containers

A machine for forming a container from a blank of sheet material includes a forming station and a compression station. The forming station is configured to form a reinforcing corner assembly from first and second reinforcing panels extending from an end panel of the blank. The compression station is configured to rotate side panels and end panels of the blank to be substantially perpendicular to a bottom panel of the blank. The compression station includes a plurality of plows at least partially defining a plunger opening, and a plunger vertically movable through the plunger opening. The plurality of plows are configured to rotate the side panels and the end panels towards the interior surface of the bottom panel.

CARTON FORMING OR FEEDING MACHINE WITH CONTROLLED MOTION

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A REINFORCED TRAY

An apparatus for forming a container is provided. The apparatus includes a hopper station including a hopper assembly configured to store a plurality of blanks and retrieve a single blank from the plurality of blanks, and a blank feeder assembly including a plurality of tab bullets each configured to fold a respective stacking tab of the blank. The apparatus further includes a laminating station downstream from the hopper station and configured to laminate at least a portion of the container, and a compression station downstream from the laminating station, the compression station configured to form at least one corner wall of the container.

BOX MAKING MACHINES AND METHOD OF RETROFITTING

An existing box-making machine is retrofitted by first removing the pull rolls and impression cylinder and other associated parts and cross-ties. However, the heavy duty side frames and drums, including the print cylinder are left intact in the box-making machine. A vacuum transfer machine is then inserted in the boxmaking machine and mounted to the existing frame to replace the pull rolls that were removed. The vacuum transfer machine includes a hood enclosure having an impression cylinder for printing, and transport rolls on opposite sides of the impression cylinder for conveying the corrugated boards through the impression and print cylinders and to the die cutter. The boards are held against the transport rolls and the impression cylinder by vacuum generated in a vacuum chamber in the hood which also contains the transport rolls and the impression cylinder. The vacuum chamber contains a plurality of vacuum dampers for controlling the vacuum area in accordance with the size of the boards ...

Carton cross cutting machine convenient to clearance sweeps

A semi-automatic peel hull machine auxiliary system

Enclose strip shaping shovel limit bubble all-in-one

An automatic box machine feed module

Facial tissue mechanism is sent to sucking disc formula

Carton enclosure frame positioning production process

The invention discloses a carton enclosure frame positioning production process which is characterized in that an enclosure frame positioning product is composed of a first piece of surface paper, a second piece of surface paper, a first enclosure frame plate and a second enclosure frame plate, the first piece of surface paper and the second piece of surface paper are spliced end to end, and the first piece of enclosure frame plate and the second piece of enclosure frame plate are spliced end to end. The first surface paper of the waiting station is conveyed to the first positioning station, the distance of the secondary conveying action is long, the second surface paper of the waiting station is conveyed to the second positioning station, and the front-back distance between the first positioning station and the second positioning station is slightly smaller than the length size of the surface paper and equal to the length size of the enclosure frame plate. And the first and second surrounding ...

BOX FORMING MACHINE

A box forming machine includes a converter assembly, a fold assembly, and an attachment assembly. The converter assembly converts sheet material into a box template. The fold assembly engages a first end of the box template and moves the first end of the box template to a predetermined position. The attachment assembly engages a second end of the box template and moves the second end of the box template toward and into engagement with the first end of the box template to attach the first and second ends of the box template together.

BOX MAKING MACHINES AND METHOD OF RETROFITTING

An existing box-making machine is retrofitted by first removing the pull rolls and impression cylinder and other associated parts and cross-ties. However, the heavy duty side frames and drums, including the print cylinder are left intact in the box-making machine. A vacuum transfer machine is then inserted in the box--making machine and mounted to the existing frame to replace the pull rolls that were removed. The vacuum transfer machine includes a hood enclosure having a n impression cylinder for printing, and transport rolls on opposite sides of t he impression cylinder for conveying the corrugated boards through the impressi on and print cylinders and to the die cutter. The boards are held against the transport rolls and the impression cylinder by vacuum generated in a vacuum chamber in the hood which also contains the transport rolls and the impression cylinder. Th e vacuum chamber contains a plurality of vacuum dampers for controlling the vacuum area in accordance with the size of ...

BOX MAKING MACHINES AND METHOD OF RETROFITTING

Lining forming box-in equipment and method

Front-edge paper feeder and method

Single mode core wine box processor positioner

Feeding system for digital printing of packaging box

Full-automatic high-efficient packing box production line

Carton folding equipment

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSERTING THERMAL INSULATING BOX LINERS

Apparatus and methods for assembling thermally insulated containers are disclosed. In one example, an apparatus for inserting a first insulating liner panel and a second insulating liner panel into a rectangular box to form a thermally insulated container includes a first station with a flap opening assembly, a second station with a first liner panel insertion assembly for inserting a first liner panel within the box, and a third station with a second liner panel insertion assembly for inserting a second liner panel within the box. A box transfer system is configured to transfer the box between the first station, the second station, and the third station. A flap guide system maintains the at least two of the lid flaps of the box in the open configuration as the box is transferred from the first station to the third station.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING A DOUBLE-WALLED CONTAINER

An assembly system for wrapping an outer wrapper to an inner sleeve to form an outer wall of a double-wall container can include a moveable suction arm. The moveable suction arm can be configured to couple to a suction source and can have a portion defining a suction surface. A plurality of suction openings can be provided within the suction surface and fluidly coupled to the suction source. A sealing edge can circumscribe at least a portion of the suction surface.

Automatic lining installation machine

Single longmen short machine leading edge paper feeding mechanism

A carton of automatic pressure-folding machine

DESTACKING SYSTEM FOR CARDBOARD BLANKS

A destacking system for cardboard blanks comprises a deposition unit for cardboard blanks with first and second deposition positions, a first destacker comprising a first stacking magazine for accommodating a first stack of cardboard blanks, a first retaining system for retaining the cardboard blanks at a first stacking position, and a first conveying unit with a first gripper to grip a first cardboard blank of the first destacker at the first stacking position and convey the first cardboard blank to the first deposition position, a second destacker comprising a second stacking magazine for accommodating a second stack of cardboard blanks, a second retaining system for retaining the cardboard blanks at a second stacking position, and a second conveying unit with a second gripper configured to grip a second cardboard blank of the second destacker at the second stacking position and convey the second cardboard blank to the second deposition position.

Paper feeding mechanism of three -dimensional paper box make -up machine

Cardboard order device that veers away

Heating to -go box machine

Paper feeding device for full-automatic packaging box processing and production

Paper carton machine reinforcing plate conveying mechanism

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY FORMING PACKAGING BOXES

Maschinen zur Herstellung von Faltschachteln und Verfahren zum Nachrüsten

PACKAGING MACHINE

A machine (10) for erecting article carriers (C) of the basket type comprises means for withdrawing (36-62) from a supply (20) and depositing the carriers in flat, folded condition one after the other in a feed path (F), means for feeding (22) each carrier to an erecting station (E) at which means (76) are provided for moving apart opposite side walls of the carrier to bring it into set-up condition and locking means (100) operable on a base panel (b) of the carrier to move the base panel into engagement with panel retaining elements (h) provided by the carrier, thereby to locate the base panel in a position in which it discourages collapse of the set up carrier.

Packaging box forming device

Edge enclosing mechanism of packing box

A kind of paper sizing mechanism

Automatic crease machine of many specifications rectangle carton

Packing carton sticker device

Uninterrupted feeding mechanism and updraft uninterrupted feeding discharging device

Automatic mounting machine

Carton counterpoint rigging machine

The utility model relates to a carton laminating equipment technical field especially relates to a carton counterpoint rigging machine, including the first -class waterline that is used for transportation laminating paper for the second assembly line of transportation carton, first -class waterline sets up with second assembly line mutually perpendicular, the intersection of first -class waterlineand second assembly line is provided with can the 360 rotatory mechanical hands of counterpoints laminating, the mechanical handbag of laminating that counterpoints draws together the mounting base,the mounting base is connected with can 360 rotatory rotating swing arm, but rotating swing arm is provided with the lead screw transmission device of oscilaltion, lead screw transmission device is provided with and is used for absorbing the carton and laminates the carton and inhale the material subassembly in the laminating paper, rotating swing arm is provided with and is used for carton and laminating ...

Grooving equipment

The invention discloses grooving equipment. The grooving equipment comprises a feeding mechanism; the multiple grooving mechanisms are connected in sequence, and the feeding mechanism is located on the upstream of all the grooving mechanisms; the grooving mechanism comprises a rotating disc and a plurality of air suction carriers, the air suction carriers are fixedly connected with the rotating disc, and the rotating disc rotates around the axis parallel to the first direction; the grooving mechanism further comprises a grooving station and a grooving assembly, and the grooving assembly is located on the grooving station. The transfer mechanism is located between the two adjacent grooving mechanisms; in the plane where the rotating discs are located, the orthographic projection of the transferring mechanism is overlapped with the rotating discs of the two adjacent grooving mechanisms. The discharging mechanism is located on the downstream of all the grooving mechanisms. According to the ...

MACHINE AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING A TRAY BLANK TO A COVER BLANK

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

Box body feeding mechanism of automatic pasting equipment

Carton covering making machine

Automatic corrugated cardboard feeder

본 발명은 다수개로 적층된 상자성형용 골판지를 순차적으로 자동 이송하는 골판지 급지장치에 관련되며, 그 구성의 특징으로서 상기 적재된 골판지(1)의 규격에 맞게 적재공간을 조절하는 조절부(11a)를 구비하고, 골판지(1)의 일단을 지지하여 처짐을 방지하면서 골판지(1)의 유입이 용이하게 지지부(11b)를 구비하는 적재유니트(10); 상기 적재유니트(10)에 근접하여 적재된 골판지(1)를 가압하여 정렬하는 정렬부(21)를 구비하고, 적재된 최하층의 골판지(1)만을 흡착한 상태로 도입하는 도입롤러(22)와 흡착박스(25)를 구비하는 도입유니트(20); 상기 도입유니트(20)에 근접하여 골판지(1)를 1장씩 순차적으로 이송하는 이송롤러(31)를 구비하고, 이송된 골판지(1)의 빠른 이송과 함께 충돌을 방지하도록 이송속도를 조절하는 이송벨트(35)를 구비하는 이송유니트(30); 및 상기 각각의 유니트(10)(20)(30)와 상호 연동하여 골판지(1)의 규격에 맞게 설정하고, 각각의 서보모터(23)(32)(37)의 구동 및 속도를 제어하도록 설정하는 제어유니트;를 포함하여 이루어지는 것을 특징으로 한다. 이에 따라 본 발명은, 골판지의 다양한 규격에 맞게 유입되는 속도를 조절할 수 있어 고속으로 골판지를 훼손 없이 안전하고 빠르게 이송함에 따라 생산성과 작업성이 향상됨과 함께 후속장치와의 충돌을 막을 수 있도록 속도를 제어하여 골판지에 아무런 손상 없이 안전하게 이송이 가능해 불량률이 저하되는 효과가 있다.

맞춤형 포장용품의 자동제조장치

... 복수의 절단 및/또는 접음 선(C)을 갖는, 판상의 재료로 된 시트(F)를 만들기 위한 절단 및 접음 유닛(2), 절단 및 접혀진 시트(F)를 만들며 예정된 치수의 포장용품(I)을 제조하기 위한 적어도 하나의 가변적인 기하학적 형상을 성형하는 유닛(5), 및 자동으로 절단 및 접음 유닛(2)으로부터 한 번에 하나씩 시트(F)를 파지하며 상기 성형 유닛(5)으로 공급하기 위한 다기능의 로봇화된 조작장치(24)로 구성되되, 상기 조작장치(24)는 성형 유닛(5)의 예정된 포장용품 치수에 맞게 자동으로 조절되어 포장용품을 제조하는, 연속하는 판상의 재료로부터 맞춤형 포장용품(I)을 자동제조하는 장치.

Holding device for a workstation of a forming machine

The invention relates to a device (310) for holding a sheet-like element (10) during the stage of introducing it into a workstation (200, 300, 400) of a forming machine (1), such as a waste-ejection station (300), the said holding device (310) comprising a suction member (320) configured so as to partially retain each sheet (10) by its rear part during the stage when the said sheet (10) is introduced into the said workstation (200, 300, 400), characterized in that the suction member (320) has at least two motorized fans (13) with propellers (14) installed transversely at the entrance to the workstation (200, 300, 400), beneath the plane (P) along which the sheet-like elements move, the axes of rotation (A) of the propellers (14) of the fans (13) being substantially parallel to one another and perpendicular to the plane (P) along which the sheet-like elements move, the direction of rotation and the inclination of the propellers (14) being configured so as to generate a flow of air capable ...

Tool for use in robotic case erecting

The disclosure describes techniques for erecting cases, and particularly example structures and example methods for use in a case erecting system using a robotic arm. A tool for use in robotic case erecting may be used in conjunction with a robotic arm. Use of the tool assists in keeping a case level as the case moves along a conveyor, where a plow closes the major flaps and a tape head tapes edges of the flaps together, thereby sealing the bottom of the case. The tool also assists in regulating the gap between the major flaps, so that the gap and/or any overlap of the flaps is minimized. Accordingly, the tool assists the robotic arm to close the case in a more precise manner.

Automatic forming machine for inner box of three-dimensional packaging box

High -speed paper cup forming machine stores up paper paper feeding mechanism

Paper is loading attachment for box processing

Cigarette packet paper indentation quick detection device

High-precision indenting machine for corrugated paper production

Box forming device

Automatic forming equipment of back filling type anti-theft arc-shaped paper product packaging box

Machine and methods for attaching retaining web to container blank

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

Gift box bottom lining forming device

Automatic box folding machine

Kludge of book type packing carton

Wine box gluing and drying integrated mechanism

PACKAGING FOR HEADPHONES, PACKAGED HEADPHONES, AND RELATED METHODS

Packaging inserts for headphones include a unitary body having two or more integral portions configured to fold relative to one another so as to partially enclose, support, and retain a headphone within the folded unitary body between the integral portions. Methods of packaging headphones include positioning a headphone on such a unitary body, and folding the unitary body around at least a portion of the headphones. Packaged headphone assemblies include a headphone, and such a packaging insert folded around at least a portion of the headphone. 1. A packaging insert for a headphone , comprising: a unitary body including a first integral portion and a second integral portion adjoining the first integral portion along a fold line , the first integral portion including a central support feature sized and configured to be disposed within and provide support to a headphone to be packaged using the packaging insert , the second integral portion including a retaining feature sized and configured to cooperate with the central support feature of the first integral portion to retain a portion of a headphone to be packaged using the packaging insert when the first integral portion and the second integral portion are folded relative to one another along the fold line.2. The packaging insert of claim 1 , wherein the retaining feature of the second integral portion of the unitary body comprises a headband retaining feature sized and configured to cooperate with the central support feature of the first integral portion to retain a headband of a headphone to be packaged using the packaging insert when the first integral portion and the second integral portion are folded relative to one another along the fold line.3. The packaging insert of claim 2 , wherein the central support feature comprises an arcuate surface having a size and shape complementary to a size and shape of at least a portion of a headband of a headphone to be packaged using the packaging insert.4. The packaging ...

Package for Containers

A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers and reinforcement features for reinforcing the package. 1. A package for holding a plurality of articles , the package comprising:panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the package, the panels comprise a top panel and a side panel foldably connected to the top panel;a plurality of openings in the top panel for at least partially receiving at least a portion of a respective one of the articles;a reinforcement flap foldably connected to the top panel and positioned relative to the top panel for reinforcing the top panel.2. The package of wherein at least a portion of the reinforcement flap is positioned in face-to-face contact with the top panel.3. The package of wherein the panels comprise an end panel foldably connected to the top panel claim 1 , the end panel is foldably connected to the side panel claim 1 , and a gusset panel foldably connected to the end panel and foldably connected to the side panel.4. The package of in combination with the articles claim 1 , the articles comprising beverage containers having an upper portion and a flange claim 1 , wherein each of the openings comprises a periphery and the top panel comprises four tabs foldably connected to the top panel at the periphery of each of the openings.5. The package of wherein the four tabs at each opening comprise two shorter tabs that contact the upper portion of one of the containers and two longer tabs that contact an underside of the flange of the one of the containers to retain the containers in the package.6. The package of wherein the reinforcement flap comprises a first portion foldably connected to top panel and a second portion foldably connected to the first portion claim 1 , the first and second portion being in face-to-face contact and being for reinforcing the top panel.7. The package of wherein the first ...

CARTON WITH TRAY

A carton for containing a plurality of articles arranged in at least a first layer and a second layer above the first layer. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton and an opening feature for accessing the articles in the carton. The opening feature extends in at least one panel of the plurality of panels. A tray is disposed at least partially in the interior of the carton. At least a portion of the tray can be positioned between the first layer and the second layer. The tray can be for supporting the articles in the second layer to allow removal of the articles in the second layer after activation of the opening feature of the carton. 1. A carton for containing a plurality of articles arranged in at least a first layer and a second layer above the first layer , the carton comprising:a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton;an opening feature for accessing the articles in the carton, the opening feature extending in at least one panel of the plurality of panels; anda tray disposed at least partially in the interior of the carton, at least a portion of the tray being for positioning between the first layer and the second layer, the tray being for supporting the articles in the second layer to allow removal of the articles in the second layer after activation of the opening feature of the carton.2. The carton of claim 1 , wherein the tray comprises a main panel and an end flap foldably connected to the main panel claim 1 , the main panel is for being positioned between the at least two layers claim 1 , and the end flap comprises a handle.3. The carton of claim 2 , wherein the handle is foldably connected to the main panel and comprises a handle opening.4. The carton of claim 2 , wherein the end flap comprises a first end flap portion and a second end flap portion claim 2 , the first end flap portion comprising a first handle panel and the second end flap ...

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. 1. A carton for carrying a plurality of articles , comprising:a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprises at least one side panel;a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels, the plurality of end flaps being 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; andan 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.2. The carton of claim 1 , wherein the article protection feature comprises:an article retention tab foldably connected to the at least one side end flap, the article retention tab configured to engage at least one article of the plurality of articles.3. The carton of claim 2 , wherein the article protection feature comprises an actuator portion extending from the article ...

Musical Pizza Box

A musical pizza box includes a box material foldable into a pizza box having a lid hingedly attached to a base and a pizza box audio module. The pizza box audio module preferably includes a speaker, a microchip board capable of receiving a microchip mounted on the microchip board, at least one power source, electrical wiring electrically connecting the speaker, the microchip board, and the power source, and an activation mechanism. When the box material is folded to form the pizza box, the microchip is mounted to the microchip board, and the lid is moved from a closed state to an opened state, the activation mechanism is triggered to cause any recorded audio message stored on the microchip to be emitted by the speaker. Methods of manufacturing a musical pizza box and methods of advertising are also disclosed. 1. A musical pizza box comprising:a box material foldable into a pizza box having a lid hingedly attached to a base; and a speaker;', 'a microchip board capable of receiving a microchip mounted on the microchip board;', 'at least one power source;', 'electrical wiring electrically connecting the speaker, the microchip board, and the power source; and', 'an activation mechanism;, 'a pizza box audio module comprisingwherein the pizza box audio module is coupled to the box material such that when the box material is folded to form the pizza box, the microchip is mounted to the microchip board, and the lid is moved from a closed state to an opened state, the activation mechanism is triggered to cause any recorded audio message stored on the microchip to be emitted by the speaker.2. The musical pizza box of claim 1 , wherein the box material comprises corrugated cardboard comprising a top layer claim 1 , a bottom layer claim 1 , and at least one corrugated layer between the top layer claim 1 , and the bottom layer.3. The musical pizza box of claim 2 , wherein the pizza box audio module is mounted in a pocket formed in the corrugated layer by removal of a portion of ...

FLUID CONTROL AND/OR RECYCLING KIT, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A method for fluid control including the steps of packaging a fluid product for use by an end user in a packaging container housing substantially everything required for consumption of the fluid product; enclosing in the packaging container a receptacle adapted to be employed to receive degraded fluid prior to use of the fluid product; and substantially sealing the receptacle after receiving the degraded fluid for subsequent transport of the degraded fluid and an apparatus therefor. 1. A fluid dispensing and recycling apparatus , comprising:a) a clean fluid reservoir containing a predetermined amount of clean fluid;b) a dispenser attached to or in fluid communication with the clean fluid reservoir, the dispenser configured to dispense clean fluid from the clean fluid reservoir;c) a flexible used fluid reservoir configured to receive and contain used fluid, the flexible used fluid reservoir having a capacity about equal to the capacity of the clean fluid reservoir;d) an opening in the flexible used fluid reservoir configured to allow a user to pour the used fluid into the flexible used fluid reservoir or otherwise fill the flexible used fluid reservoir with the used fluid;e) a cap configured to close or seal the opening in the flexible used fluid reservoir; andf) a container configured to contain the clean fluid reservoir and the flexible used fluid reservoir, the container having a sidewall aperture through a sidewall thereof, the dispenser extending through the sidewall aperture to a position external to the container, and the container having a top aperture through a top thereof, the opening in the flexible used fluid reservoir and the cap being extendable through the top aperture.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a funnel configured to enable the user to pour the used fluid into the opening in the flexible used fluid reservoir.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a filter configured to filter or remove solid material from the used fluid ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING HANDHELD MEASUREMENT DEVICES TO CREATE ON-DEMAND PACKAGING

Methods, apparatus, assemblies, and systems relate to producing on-demand packaging. For example, packaging can be automatically produced on-demand and be sized and configured for use with a customized set of items and/or a customized arrangement of items. In one aspect, one or more items are arranged. The one or more items are then measured using a measurement device. The measurement device includes, in some aspects, a bracket that engages the arranged one or more items. The bracket may, in some embodiments, elevate a measurement component relative to the arranged one or more items so as to provide clear line of sight unobstructed by the arranged one or more items. Measurements in three dimensions may be obtained and used to create a custom, on-demand package. 1. A measurement device adapted to measure an arrangement of one or more to-be-packaged items in each of three dimensions , the measurement device comprising: a first end; and', 'an emission mechanism configured to direct a measurement element in a direction generally normal to the first end; and, 'an electronic measurement component, wherein the electronic measurement component includesa bracket attached to the electronic measurement component, wherein the bracket includes a first engagement surface generally aligned with the first end of the electronic measurement component.2. The measurement device recited in claim 1 , wherein the bracket is an angle bracket.3. The measurement device recited in claim 1 , wherein the bracket includes at least first and second surfaces claim 1 , the first and second surfaces being offset at an angle that is at least about ninety degrees.4. The measurement device recited in claim 1 , wherein the bracket includes at least two portions claim 1 , wherein a first portion attaches to the electronic measurement component and wherein the second portion includes the first engagement surface and is offset relative to the electronic measurement component.5. The measurement device ...

BOXING APPARATUS

A boxing apparatus erects packages that can be erected along a limited section of a conveyor, without having to erect them all at once, even with individual packages that are long in the feed direction. The boxing apparatus has a fourth conveyor belt that blocks the front of a line of incoming packages and exerts an upward force on the front package. The front package is raised up by this upward force, so the following package rides up onto the package in front, and the packages are erected successively. Consequently, even individual packages that are long in the feed direction can be erected at a limited section of a third conveyor belt. 1. A boxing apparatus comprisinga package feeding conveyor;a package arranging conveyor;an erecting conveyor;a compressing device; and movement of the package feeding conveyor to provide a plurality of packages one by one to the package arranging conveyor in an inclined orientation,', 'movement of the package arranging conveyor to receive the plurality of packages in the inclined orientation and arrange the plurality of packages making a line of packages so that each following package partially overlaps a preceding package the feeding conveyor collecting a specific quantity of the plurality of packages;, 'a controller controllingmovement of the erecting conveyor blocking movement of the first package of the line of packages, the erecting conveyor exerting an upward force on first package such that the first package moves from an inclined orientation to an erect state and causing remaining ones of the plurality of packages in the line of packages to move from the inclined orientation at least part way toward the erect state; andmovement of the compressing device to contact a last package in the line of packages compressing the line of packages prior to boxing, moving all of the packages in the line of packages to the erect state.2. The boxing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is configured to control the ...

BOX FORMING MACHINE

A box forming machine includes a converter assembly, a fold assembly, and an attachment assembly. The converter assembly converts sheet material into a box template. The fold assembly engages a first end of the box template and moves the first end of the box template to a predetermined position. The attachment assembly engages a second end of the box template and moves the second end of the box template toward and into engagement with the first end of the box template to attach the first and second ends of the box template together. 1. A box forming machine comprising:a converter assembly that is configured to perform one or more conversion functions on a sheet material to convert the sheet material to a box template; and at least one upper set of guide channels configured to direct a first sheet material into the infeed changer;', 'at least one lower set of guide channels configured to direct a second sheet material into the infeed changer; and', 'an active roller that is configured to draw the first or second sheet material into the infeed changer, the active roller being configured to rotate in a first direction and in a second direction, wherein rotation of the active roller in the first direction draws the first sheet material into the infeed changer and rotation of the active roller in the second direction draws the second sheet material into the infeed changer., 'an infeed changer that is configured to direct different sheet materials into the converter assembly, the infeed changer comprising2. The box forming machine of claim 1 , wherein at least one of:the at least one upper set of guide channels comprise a fixed guide channel and a movable guide channel; orthe at least one lower set of guide channels comprise a fixed guide channel and a movable guide channel.3. The box forming machine of claim 1 , wherein at least one of:at least one guide channel of the at least one upper set of guide channels comprises a flared open end; orat least one guide channel of ...

BOX ERECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus and method for expanding a box blank into a box, the apparatus comprising an arm assembly, a controller, a camera and a box blank conveyor. The arm assembly includes a folding arm having a position in a first direction and a rotational angle controlled by the controller based on a position of a feature of the box blank in the field of view of the camera. The camera captures images of the box blank which are used to position the arm assembly and to evaluate the need to reject a box blank. 1. An apparatus for expanding a box blank , comprising: a base having a surface;', 'a first arm coupled to the surface of the base through a rotation joint, the first arm having a box blank contact surface perpendicular to the surface of the base; and', a body, coupled to the surface of the base; and', 'an actuator arm coupled to the first arm;, 'an actuator, including], 'an arm assembly, includinga box blank conveyor, which, in operation, moves the box blank against the box blank contact surface of the first arm of the arm assembly, expanding the box blank; anda controller, the controller in operation, sets a rotation angle of the first arm around the rotation joint based on a first dimension of the box blank.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , the box blank conveyor including:a vacuum cup;a valve to selectively couple the vacuum cup to a vacuum;a positioner coupled to the vacuum cup; andthe controller coupled to the positioner and the valve, the controller, in operation, causes the positioner to move the vacuum cup against the box blank, opens the valve to couple the vacuum to the vacuum cup, and causes the box blank to move in a first direction against the box blank contact surface of the first arm.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a first linear actuator coupled to the arm assembly, the controller, in operation, causes the linear actuator to move the arm assembly in a second direction.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein a first direction is transverse to ...

Sheet feeding in box making machines

Plastic sheets are fed along a horizontal path from the bottom of a stack to a box making machine by a conveyor. The rear end of the stack rests on a metering bar located above the path at the rear end of the stack so that when the lowermost sheet is fed by the conveyor, its rear end drops and air jets from an air knife are introduced in the space between the stack and the lowermost sheet at the rear end of the stack to overcome friction forces and separate the lower most sheet from the stack as the sheet is conveyed along the path.

Reinforced polygonal containers and blanks for making the same

A blank of sheet material for forming a polygonal container is provided. The blank includes a bottom panel, two opposing side panels, two opposing end panels, and a reinforcing panel assembly extending from a first side edge of a first end panel of the two end panels. The reinforcing panel assembly includes a corner panel extending from the first side edge of the first end panel, a first reinforcing side panel extending from a side edge of the corner panel, a second reinforcing side panel extending from a side edge of the first reinforcing side panel, a reinforcing corner panel extending from a side edge of the second reinforcing side panel, and an inner end panel extending from a side edge of the reinforcing corner panel. The corner panel and the reinforcing corner panel are configured, upon articulation of the blank, to be positioned into face-to-face relationship to form a corner wall of the container extending from a side edge of an end wall of the container to an end edge of a side wall of the container.

Corrugated cardboard sheet feeding apparatus and box making machine

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

METHOD FOR FORMING AN OPENED DIE-CUT ELEMENT, PARTICULARLY FOR FORMING A WRAP-AROUND BOX OF THE TRAY PLUS LID TYPE, AND A CARTONING MACHINE

A main die-cut element is divided along a predefined division line to obtain a first die-cut element and a distinct second die-cut element. Glue is deposited on a first portion of one from between the first die-cut element and a secondary die-cut element and on a second portion of one from between the second die-cut element and the secondary die-cut element. The method includes forming an opened die-cut element of the tray plus lid type given by the combination of the first die-cut element and the second die-cut element, wherein these two elements are coupled to the secondary die-cut element, with the first die-cut element and the secondary die-cut element partly superposed and pressed to one another at the first portion and the second die-cut element and the secondary die-cut element being partly superposed and pressed together at the second portion. 1. A method for forming a die-cut element , comprising:providing a main die-cut element and a secondary die-cut element,dividing the main die-cut element along a predefined division line in such a way as to obtain a first die-cut element and second die-cut element that are mutually distinct, wherein grip and contrast means retain the main die-cut element during division thereof into the first die-cut element and into the second die-cut element,depositing glue on a first portion of one from between the first die-cut element and the secondary die-cut element and on a second portion of one from between the second die-cut element and the secondary die-cut element,forming an opened die-cut element of the tray plus lid type provided by the combination of said first die-cut element and of said second die-cut element, wherein: the first die-cut element and the second die-cut element are coupled to the secondary die-cut element with the first die-cut element and the secondary die-cut element partly superposed and pressed to one another at the first portion and the second die-cut element and the secondary die-cut element ...

Automatic, T-Fold Carton Erector and Sealer

An apparatus, for automatically erecting a carton for the insertion of a product and then the folding, sealing and mailing address labeling of the carton, includes: an intake mechanism with a distal head that grasps the underside of the carton blank on the bottom of the pile and pulls it down into the apparatus, guides that fold upwards some of the carton's panels when the blank is pulled down into the apparatus so as to create a partially erected carton for the insertion of the product which the carton is to package, a rotatable platform which further folds the carton and its inserted product, a glue applicator, a mailing label applicator, and a control system that controls the coordinated motion of this apparatus' various parts. 1. An apparatus for automatically erecting , from a t-fold , multi-panel , carton blank that serves as the input for said apparatus , a carton for the insertion of a to-be-packaged product and then the folding , sealing and mailing address labeling of said carton , and with each of said panels having a proximal and distal surface that are named such that the proximal side of any panel is the one which is closest to the product once said product has been inserted into said carton , said apparatus comprising:a frame having a front, rear, top, bottom, right and left side surfaces that form the boundaries for said apparatus, and a configuration adapted to hold a plurality of said t-fold, carton blanks on the top surface of said frame, said frame also having a defined orthogonal set of axes with a x-axis that extends from said left to the right side of said frame, a y-axis that extends from the bottom to the top of said frame, and a z-axis that extends from the rear to the front of said frame,an intake mechanism having a distal end having a configuration adapted to enable said distal end to grasp the distal side of said t-fold, carton blank when said blank is located on said frame top surface and then to move said carton blank into said ...

A CUTTING STATION FOR MAKING TRANSVERSAL CUTS IN A CARDBOARD SHEET AND A MACHINE FOR PACKING AN ARTICLE INTERNALLY OF A CARDBOARD BOX OBTAINED FROM THE CARDBOARD SHEET

A cutting station receives at an inlet a cardboard sheet having two transverse edges, two longitudinal edges, two longitudinal score lines, and four transverse score lines. The two longitudinal score lines define, a central sector between the two longitudinal score lines and two lateral sectors externally of the two longitudinal folding lines. A conveyor extending from the inlet to an outlet receives the cardboard sheet and conveys it in an advancement direction. For each, and by a flank of each, of the two sides of the conveyor are predisposed a first and a second cutting group configured for making transverse cuts on a respective one of the two lateral sectors of the cardboard sheet at the transverse score lines. 1. A cutting station for realising transversal cuts in a cardboard sheet , comprising an inlet and an outlet and predisposed to receive at the inlet thereof a cardboard sheet having two transversal edges and two longitudinal edges and which is such as to comprise two longitudinal score lines , from a first transversal edge to a second transversal edge , and four transversal score lines from a longitudinal edge to the other longitudinal edge , the two longitudinal score lines being parallel to one another and parallel to the longitudinal edges and at a reciprocal distance from one another corresponding to the length of a base of an article to be packaged and packed with the cardboard sheet , and defining , in the cardboard sheet , a central sector , between the two longitudinal score lines , and two lateral sectors externally of the two longitudinal score lines , the four transversal score lines being parallel to one another and parallel to the transversal edges , and which comprise , starting from a first transversal edge of the cardboard sheet: a first transversal score line at a distance from the first transversal edge of the cardboard sheet corresponding to the height of a first lateral flank of the article to be packaged and packed with the cardboard ...

FOLDING APPARATUS FOR FOLDING SHEET PACKAGING ELEMENTS

Folding apparatus () for folding sheet packaging elements (), comprising main conveying means (), configured to sequentially receive the packaging elements () from a feeding station () and to advance each packaging element () along a first path (A), forming means (), carried by the main conveying means () and configured to cooperate in use with a first face () of each packaging element () while the packaging element () is advanced along the first path (A), and folding means (), advanced by auxiliary conveying means () along a second path (Q), having a first portion (Q) distinct from the first path (A) and a second portion (Q), which is in common with the first path (A) and along which the folding means () cooperate with a second face (), opposite the first face (), of each packaging element () to fold the packaging element () against the forming means (). 1) A folding apparatus for folding sheet packaging elements , comprising: a main conveyor configured to sequentially receive said packaging elements from the feeding station and to advance each packaging element along a first path;', 'a forming means carried by said conveyor and configured to cooperate in use with a first face of each packaging element while said packaging element is advanced along said first path; and', {'b': '2', 'a folding means advanced by an auxiliary conveyor along a second path, having a first portion distinct from said first path and a second portion that is in common with said first path and along which said folding means cooperate with a second face, opposite the first face, of each packaging element () to fold the packaging element against said forming means.'}], 'a feeding station configured to receive said packaging elements;'}2) The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said forming means and said folding means are continuously advanced along said first and second path by said main conveyor and auxiliary conveyor.3) The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said forming means ...

Carton with handle features

A carton for containing at least one article is described herein. The carton includes a plurality of side panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton, a handle for grasping and carrying the carton formed in at least two side panels of the plurality of side panels, and a protective feature for providing access to grasp the handle. The protective feature includes at least one protective panel arranged in the interior of the carton relative to the handle and the at least two side panels. 1. A carton for containing at least one article , the carton comprising:a plurality of side panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton;a handle for grasping and carrying the carton formed in at least two side panels of the plurality of side panels; anda protective feature for providing access to grasp the handle, the protective feature comprising at least one protective panel arranged in the interior of the carton relative to the handle and the at least two side panels.2. The carton of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises at least two handle openings in the at least two side panels.3. The carton of claim 2 , wherein the handle comprises a handle portion between the handle openings claim 2 , the handle portion comprising a portion of the at least two side panels.4. The carton of claim 2 , wherein the at least one protective panel is arranged relative to the at least two handle openings to divide a portion of the interior of the carton into a first portion for receiving the at least one article and a second portion providing access for grasping the handle.5. The carton of claim 4 , wherein the at least one protective panel extends from one of the plurality of side panels to another of the plurality of side panels to divide the interior of the carton.6. The carton of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of side panels comprises a first side panel claim 4 , a second side panel foldably connected to the first side panel claim 4 , a third ...

Base

A base includes a substantially rectangular plate-shaped portion including a first set and a second set, a first folding portion on a first virtual line, a second folding portion on a second virtual line, a plurality of first bottom surface portions each provided in the vicinity of each of two intersection points at which the first virtual line and each of two sides of the first set intersect, a plurality of second bottom surface portions each provided in the vicinity of each of two intersection points at which the second virtual line and each of the two sides of the first set intersect, a first side surface portion provided substantially in the center, in a reference direction, of the first virtual line on the plate-shaped portion, and a second side surface portion provided substantially in the center, in the reference direction, of the second virtual line on the plate-shaped portion.

Apparatus and method for accurate carton formation

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

FEEDING DEVICE FOR A BOX FOLDING MACHINE

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

Methods and machine for forming a shipping and display container from a blank assembly using a pre-fold mandrel section

A machine for forming a container from a blank assembly including a tray blank and lid blank includes a frame, a mandrel assembly mounted to the frame, a pre-folding assembly, and a glue panel presser assembly. The mandrel assembly includes a first mandrel and a second mandrel positioned downstream from the first mandrel. The first mandrel has an external shape complimentary to an internal shape of at least a first portion of the container, and the second mandrel has an external shape complimentary to an internal shape of at least a second portion of the container. The pre-folding assembly is configured to fold a first portion of the blank assembly around the first mandrel to form a partially formed container. The glue panel presser assembly includes a first presser plate configured to form a first manufacturer joint, and a second presser plate configured to form a second manufacturer joint.

Cartoning machine for multiple, different carton configurations and method of use

A cartoning machine including a carton supply station (e.g., a rotary carton supply station, a linear carton supply station, a non-linear carton supply station, or the like) and a handling station operatively coupled to the carton supply station. The carton supply station provides, on a selective basis, cartons, such as carton blanks, pre-formed cartons, or the like. The carton supply station of the cartoning machine provides for movement of magazines with respect to a robot in the handling station that may have a distal end secured in a stationary and fixed location. As such, different magazines with dissimilar cartons may be moved to a picking location adjacent the robot, as dissimilar cartons are required. Further, the cartons within the magazines may be moved to a pre-determined pick-up location such that the robot is repeatably picking a carton from the pre-determine pick-up location.

BLISTER PACKAGE WITH DIVIDED INTERIOR VOLUME

A blister card utilizes a window waste portion as a non-planar or multi-level divider within the blister. 1. A blister card comprising:a front panel with a window therein created by at least partly separating a cutaway portion from the front panel;a back panel attached to the front panel;a blister comprising a blister cavity and a peripheral flange, the blister cavity protruding through the window and the peripheral flange received between the front and back panels;wherein the cutaway portion is positioned between the blister and the back panel; andwherein the cutaway portion divides the blister cavity into two or more volumes.2. The blister card of claim 1 , wherein the cutaway portion is in register with the window.3. The blister card of claim 1 , wherein the cutaway portion comprises one or more fold lines.4. The blister card of claim 1 , wherein the cutaway portion comprises a lower portion connected by a first fold line to a riser portion.5. The blister card of claim 4 , wherein the riser portion is connected by a second fold line to a divider portion.6. The blister card of claim 5 , wherein the lower portion is in contact with the back panel claim 5 , the riser portion extends generally away from the back panel claim 5 , and the divider portion is spaced apart from the back panel.7. The blister card of claim 6 , wherein the riser portion is at an angle to the back panel claim 6 , and the divider portion is substantially parallel to the back portion.8. The blister card of claim 6 , wherein the lower portion is attached to the back card.9. The blister card of claim 1 , wherein the front panel and back panel are fastened together by adhesive.10. The blister card of claim 1 , wherein the front panel and back panel are fastened together by heat sealing.11. A method of constructing a blister card claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a front panel with a window therein created by at least partly separating a cutaway portion from the front panel;providing a back ...

Package For Containers

A package comprising a carrier at least partially holding a container. The carrier comprises a top panel, a first outer side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a first inner side panel foldably connected to the first outer side panel, a second outer side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a second inner side panel foldably connected to the second outer side panel, a first bottom panel foldably connected to the first inner side panel, and a second bottom panel foldably connected to the second inner side panel. A container-receiving portion can comprise a first retaining feature in the first inner side panel and the first outer side panel and an opposing second retaining feature in the second inner side panel and the second outer side panel. A top portion of the container can be retained by the first and second retaining features. 1. A package comprising a carrier at least partially holding at least one container , the at least one container comprising a top portion and a body portion , the carrier comprising:a top panel, a first outer side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a first inner side panel foldably connected to the first outer side panel, a second outer side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a second inner side panel foldably connected to the second outer side panel, a first bottom panel foldably connected to the first inner side panel, and a second bottom panel foldably connected to the second inner side panel;at least one container-receiving portion comprising a first retaining feature extending in the first inner side panel and the first outer side panel and an opposing second retaining feature extending in the second inner side panel and the second outer side panel, the top portion of the at least one container being at least partially retained by at least one of the first retaining feature and the second retaining feature;the first retaining feature comprises a first outer opening in the first outer side panel, a first ...

Device for Producing Packaging Comprising an Independent Mandrel Wheel Drive

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

Self-Sealing Container

A self-sealing container is formed from a blank comprising panels and end flaps connected along fold lines with the panels and the end flaps being foldable along the fold lines to form the container. The container includes a securing feature that seals the container in a closed position, with the securing feature providing a visual indication of opening if the container is opened from the closed position. After the container is opened, the securing feature provides a closure feature that allows the container to be closed. 1. A self-sealing container comprising:a blank comprising panels and end flaps connected along fold lines, with the panels and the end flaps being foldable along the fold lines to form two container sections that can be closed together in a closed position to form a closed container;a securing feature that seals the closed container in a sealed position;a visual indicator that shows either (1) that the closed container was opened from the sealed position after the securing feature was sealed or (2) that the securing feature was altered after the securing feature was sealed; and,a closure feature that allows the container to be retained in the closed position after the securing feature has been released or after the closed container has been opened from the sealed position.2. The container of wherein the closure feature includes at least two flaps connected along a common fold line.3. The container of wherein the at least two flaps include an inner flap and an outer flap claim 2 , with the inner flap being is disposed within an interior of the container when the container is disposed in the closed position and the outer flap being outside an exterior of the container when the container is disposed in the closed position.4. The container of wherein the outer flap includes a sealing means that secures the outer flap to the container to seal the container in the sealed position.5. The container of wherein the sealing means is an adhesive provided on an ...

SELF-SEALING CONTAINER

A self-sealing container is formed from a blank comprising panels and end flaps connected along fold lines with the panels and the end flaps being foldable along the fold lines to form the container. The container includes a securing feature that seals the container in a closed position, with the securing feature providing a visual indication of opening if the container is opened from the closed position. After the container is opened, the securing feature provides a closure feature that allows the container to be closed. 1. A method of using a self-sealing container comprising:providing a blank comprising panels and end flaps connected along fold lines, with the panels and the end flaps being foldable along the fold lines;loading an item into one of the two container sections;closing the two container sections together in a closed position to form a closed container;exposing an adhesive on a sealing flap;pressing the sealing flap against the closed container to seal the closed container in a sealed position;wherein the closed container is opened by removing a tear away tab to provide a visual indication of opening from the sealed position; andwherein the container can be retained in the closed position after the securing feature has been released or after the closed container has been opened from the sealed position.2. The method of wherein the sealing flap includes at least two flaps connected along a common fold line.3. The method of wherein the at least two flaps include an inner flap and an outer flap claim 1 , with the inner flap being is disposed within an interior of the container when the container is disposed in the closed position and the outer flap being outside an exterior of the container when the container is disposed in the closed position.4. The method of wherein the outer flap includes a sealing means that secures the outer flap to the container to seal the container in the closed position.5. The method of wherein the sealing means includes a tear ...

SELF-SEALING CONTAINER

A self-sealing container is formed from a blank comprising panels and end flaps connected along fold lines with the panels and the end flaps being foldable along the fold lines to form the container. The container includes a securing feature that seals the container in a closed position, with the securing feature providing a visual indication of opening if the container is opened from the closed position. After the container is opened, the securing feature provides a closure feature that allows the container to be closed. 1. A method of using a self-sealing container comprising:providing two container sections with sidewalls, with the two container sections being connected along a fold line;loading an item into one of the two container sections;folding the two container sections along the fold line to a closed position to form a closed container;positioning a sealing flap over an outside of the closed container;exposing an adhesive on the sealing flap;pressing the sealing flap to seal the closed container in a sealed position;wherein the closed container can be opened by removing a tear away tab to provide a visual indication of opening from the sealed position; andwherein the container can be retained in the closed position after the sealing flap has been released or after the closed container has been opened from the sealed position.2. The method of wherein the two container sections are capable of mating to close the container.3. The method of wherein the closure feature comprises at least two flaps that include a first flap and a second flap claim 1 , with the first flap being connected to one of the two container sections and with the second flap being connected to the first flap along a closure feature fold line.4. The method of wherein the first flap includes the closure feature that allows the container to be retained in the closed position after the container has been opened from the sealed position.5. The method of wherein the second flap includes sealing ...

Robotic End-of-Arm Tool for Case Erecting

Structure, method and techniques for a robotic end-of-arm tool usable in the packaging industry are described herein. In an example, the end-of-arm tool is configured for attachment to a robotic arm, and may be used in case opening and sealing operations. The case may be partially opened by a packaging system from a folded-flat configuration, and may be and squared and sealed by the end-of-arm tool. In the example, first and second mandrels (or jigs) are configured to be extended to contact inside surfaces of a case. In the example, a base supports the first and second mandrels, and allows adjustment of a distance by which they are separated. In an extended state, the mandrels press on interior surfaces of opposite sides of the case, forming the case into a square configuration. Suction cups hold the minor flaps, allowing the major flaps to be folded and sealed. 1. An end-of-arm tool , comprising: a first portion; and', 'a second portion;, 'a mandrel, comprisinga base to which the first portion of the mandrel and the second portion of the mandrel are attached in an adjustable manner to allow a distance between the first portion of the mandrel and the second portion of the mandrel to be adjusted; andan attachment point.2. The end-of-arm tool as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the attachment point is configured to allow connection to a robotic arm.3. The end-of-arm tool as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the distance between the first portion of the mandrel and the second portion of the mandrel is adjustable to allow the first portion of the mandrel to contact an inside surface of a first side of a case, and to allow the second portion of the mandrel to contact an inside surface of a second side of the case.4. The end-of-arm tool as recited in claim 1 , additionally comprising:at least one suction cup carried by each of the first portion of the mandrel and the second portion of the mandrel.5. The end-of-arm tool as recited in claim 1 , additionally comprising:a linkage, ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ERECTING CARTONS

In erecting a carton from a knock-down carton blank, the blank is placed on a base of a bed of a shuttle such that a bottom side panel of the blank abuts the base. The bottom side panel of the blank is then gripped with a gripper of the base and a top side panel of the blank is raised while advancing the shuttle in a horizontal direction so as to open said knock-down carton blank into a carton sleeve. 1. A method for use in erecting a carton , comprising:placing a knock-down carton blank on a base of a bed of a shuttle such that a bottom side panel of said knock-down carton blank abuts said base;gripping said bottom side panel of said blank with a gripper of said base;raising a top side panel of said knock-down carton blank while advancing said shuttle in a horizontal direction so as to open said knock-down carton blank into a carton sleeve.2. The method of wherein a further side panel is hingedly connected to said top side panel and to said bottom side panel of said carton blank and wherein said raising comprises raising said top side panel in a vertical direction while advancing said shuttle in said horizontal direction.3. The method of wherein said bed is L-shaped with said base horizontally extending and a vertically extending back wall claim 2 , and wherein said raising opens said knock-down blank so that said further side panel is brought into abutment with said vertically extending back wall.4. The method of further comprising:after said raising, gripping said further side panel of said knock-down carton blank with a gripper of said back wall.5. The method of wherein said placing places a hinge line between said bottom side panel and said further side panel of said carton blank against said vertically extending back wall of said shuttle bed.6. The method of wherein said placing comprises:gripping said top side panel of said knock-down carton blank at a pick-up location with an end effector of a movement apparatus;translating said knock-down carton blank with ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ERECTING CARTONS AND FOR ORDER FULFILMENT AND PACKING

A system and method of packing an order. A first sequence of bins corresponding to orders is transported on a first conveyor to a packing station. A case for each order is constructed by a case forming system, the case forming system able to construct cases from blanks of various sizes. The cases are transported from the case construction apparatus to the packing station in a second sequence, wherein the sequential order of the cases corresponds to the bins in the first sequence. The bin in the first sequence are brought to the packing station with the cases in the second sequence. 1. An order packing system for orders containing at least one product , the system comprising:a first conveyer operable to transport bins to a packing station in a first sequence, each one of said bins containing an order comprising at least one product,a case construction apparatus, operable to erect cases from blanks of a plurality of sizes,a second conveyer operable to transport blanks to said case construction apparatus and to transport constructed cases to the packing station, cause said second conveyor to transport blanks to said case construction apparatus in a second sequence, wherein sizes of constructed cases in said second sequence correspond to sizes of said at least one product in said first sequence, and', 'cause the first and second conveyor to transport to the packing station each bin in the first sequence with its corresponding constructed case in the second sequence., 'a controller operable to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the case construction apparatus comprises:a plurality of magazines, each of said plurality of magazines holding a case blank that can be formed into a case of a different configuration; andan erecting apparatus operable to erect any of said case blank from each of said plurality of magazines into a plurality of cases of different configurations.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the case construction apparatus further comprises a case sealer to ...

Packing Method and Unit for Producing a Rigid Package with a Hollow Rib

A packing method and unit () for producing a rigid package () with a hollow rib (); an end portion of a blank () is folded about a contrasting body () onto a panel (′) of the blank () to form the hollow rib (); a fastening tab (), which forms the end part of the end portion, is glued to the panel (′) to stabilize the hollow rib (); and the contrasting body () is extracted from the hollow rib () once the end portion is folded. 11511121311. A packing method for producing a rigid package () with a hinged lid () , which has a top wall () with three hollow ribs ( , ) extending in a U along the perimeter of the top wall (); the packing method comprising the steps of:{'b': 21', '11', '21', '12', '13, 'folding an end portion of a blank () onto a panel (′) of the blank () to form each hollow rib (; ); and'}{'b': 16', '19', '11', '12', '13, 'gluing a fastening tab (; ), which forms the end part of the end portion, to the panel (′) to stabilize each hollow rib (; );'}the packing method being characterized by comprising the further steps of:{'b': 36', '39', '11, 'positioning a contrasting body (; ) close to the panel (′) before folding each end portion;'}{'b': 36', '39', '12', '13, 'folding each end portion about the contrasting body (; ) to form the hollow rib (; );'}{'b': 36', '39', '12', '13, 'extracting the contrasting body (; ) from the hollow rib (; ) once each end portion is folded;'}{'b': 21', '29', '34', '12', '29', '36', '35', '13', '29', '39, 'feeding the blank () along a straight folding path () through a first folding station (), where a first hollow rib () parallel to the folding path () is folded about a first contrasting body (), and through a second folding station (), where two second hollow ribs () perpendicular to the folding path () are folded about two respective second contrasting bodies ();'}{'b': 21', '3', '34', '35, 'applying the blank () to an article () downstream from the first and second folding stations (, ); and'}{'b': 21', '3', '1', '3', '5, ' ...

PACKAGING FOR THIN, FRAGILE PLANAR MEMBERS

A low cost and durable package for use in shipping thin, fragile planar members, such as protective tempered glass screen protectors for electronic devices. The package may include a rectangular box having a sidewall that defines an interior portion. A support insert having two outer sidewall members and a middle wall portion is configured and adapted to fit within the interior portion of the box. The middle portion may include cutouts for restraining a glass screen protector for an electronic device. A flap configurable between an open position and a closed position may provide further protection. 1. A package for use with a thin planar member , said package comprising:a box having a sidewall that defines an interior portion;a support insert having a first sidewall member, a second sidewall member, and a middle wall portion;wherein the first sidewall member and the second sidewall member are spaced apart;wherein the middle wall portion extends between the first sidewall member and the second sidewall member;wherein the support insert is disposed within the interior portion of the box;wherein the middle wall portion includes a location for receiving the thin planar member.2. The package of claim 1 , wherein the support insert is formed from a single sheet of paper.3. The package of claim 1 , wherein the support insert further comprises a flap portion configurable between an open position and a closed position.4. The package of claim 4 , wherein the support insert further comprises at least one holding tab for securing the planar member.5. The package of claim 4 , wherein the support insert further comprises at least one holding tab for securing the flap portion in a closed position.6. The package of claim 1 , wherein the first sidewall member defines a first plane and the second sidewall member defines a second plane claim 1 , wherein the first plane and the second plane are substantially parallel.7. The package of claim 6 , wherein the middle wall portion defines a ...

Tool for Use in Robotic Case Erecting

The disclosure describes techniques for erecting cases, and particularly example structures and example methods for use in a case erecting system using a robotic arm. A tool for use in robotic case erecting may be used in conjunction with a robotic arm. Use of the tool assists in keeping a case level as the case moves along a conveyor, where a plow closes the major flaps and a tape head tapes edges of the flaps together, thereby sealing the bottom of the case. The tool also assists in regulating the gap between the major flaps, so that the gap and/or any overlap of the flaps is minimized. Accordingly, the tool assists the robotic arm to close the case in a more precise manner. 1. A system for erecting cases , comprising:a tool, to grasp a flap of a case to be opened;a robotic arm, to grasp a side the case, and to open the case by movement of the robotic arm; anda plow to fold flaps of the case after the case is opened, wherein the folding of the flaps of the case is responsive to movement of the robotic arm pushing the case against the plow, and wherein the tool slides on a track responsive to movement of the case.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tool is configured to change its grasp from the flap claim 1 , held while the robotic arm opens the case claim 1 , to a side of the case claim 1 , held as the robotic arm moves the case into the plow.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tool is configured to release its grasp on the case while the robotic arm manipulates the case to close minor flaps of the case.4. The system of claim 1 , additionally comprising:a rail configured to provide a surface against which the robotic arm may press minor flaps to close them.5. The system of claim 1 , additionally comprising:an actuator to position suction cups of the tool and to control spacing between the folded flaps of the case before they are sealed.6. The system of claim 1 , additionally comprising:a carriage return knob on the tool, configured to allow the robotic arm ...

Methods and machine for forming a shipping and display container from a blank assembly using a pre-fold mandrel section

A machine for forming a container from a blank assembly including a tray blank and lid blank includes a frame, a mandrel assembly mounted to the frame, a pre-folding assembly, and a glue panel presser assembly. The mandrel assembly includes a first mandrel and a second mandrel positioned downstream from the first mandrel. The first mandrel has an external shape complimentary to an internal shape of at least a first portion of the container, and the second mandrel has an external shape complimentary to an internal shape of at least a second portion of the container. The pre-folding assembly is configured to fold a first portion of the blank assembly around the first mandrel to form a partially formed container. The glue panel presser assembly includes a first presser plate configured to form a first manufacturer joint, and a second presser plate configured to form a second manufacturer joint.

CONTAINER FOR USE WITH TRANSPORTABLE MATERIALS

A container such as a Regular Slotted Carton (RSC) with side handles provides an improved alternative to other containers for packing, storing, stacking, displaying, handling and shipping a dense, free-flowing material such as granular clay. An integrated handle places the load of carrying the container over the full width of the hand and fingers. A cavity is created that allows the user's hand or fingers to be easily placed into the handle and prohibits the liner of the container from interfering with placement of the hand or fingers. A pour spout is also provided in the container that allows for access to the liner. The pour spout may be formed by tearing off a perforated portion of the container. A pinch closure may be provided so that the portion of the liner pulled through the spout can be secured. 1. A container for use with transportable materials , comprising:an outer surface configured to enclose a cavity;a liner disposed within the outer surface to define a lined cavity within the cavity;a first aperture in the outer surface with an area sufficient to allow insertion of one or more fingers; anda second aperture in the outer surface with an area sufficient to allow exit of the one or more fingers and positioned sufficiently proximate to the first aperture such that the one or more fingers inserted into the first aperture are permitted to exit the second aperture.2. The container for use with transportable materials of claim 1 , further comprising a spout formed on an upper flap of the container.3. The container for use with transportable materials of claim 2 , wherein the spout allows a portion of the liner to be pulled through the spout.4. The container for use with transportable materials of claim 3 , further comprising:a notch of the spout, wherein the notch allows the portion of the liner to be pulled through the spout; anda cleat of the spout that secures the portion of the liner.5. The container for use with transportable materials of claim 3 , ...

SIDE PAPER FEEDING APPARATUS FOR FEEDING RAW SIDE PAPER FOR PAPER CUP MANUFACTURING

The present invention relates to a side paper feeding apparatus for feeding raw side paper for paper cup manufacturing, the side paper feeding apparatus comprising: a shuttle cam which is rotated by interlocking with a drive shaft and which horizontally reciprocates a shuttle plate which transfers raw side paper disposed on an upper part to a paper cup former; a driving cam unit provided under the shuttle cam and provided with a rotary cam formed on a rotary shaft fixedly coupled to the shuttle cam to intermittently rotate a first turret, an oscillator cam formed on the rotary shaft to oscillate a second turret, and link arms, wherein one end of each link arm is coupled to one end of a first shaft of the first turret and one end of a second shaft of the second turret, and the other ends are rotatably coupled; and a side paper transfer arm unit including an arm plate coupled to the other end of the first turret, rotational arms each having one end rotatably coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the arm plate at equal intervals, sub arms fixedly coupled to the other ends of the rotational arms in a direction perpendicular to the rotational arms, respectively, and having pads sucking and releasing the raw side paper by vacuum suction, and a track cam coupled to the other end of the first shaft of the first turret, and reciprocating the sub arms in the outer circumferential direction of the arm plate at least in a section in which the pads suck the raw side paper from a magazine and a section in which the raw side paper is released from the upper part of the shuttle plate. 1. A side paper feeding device for feeding side paper to manufacture paper cups , comprising:a shuttle cam rotating in conjunction with a drive shaft and driving a shuttle plate capable of transporting the side paper located on an upper part thereof to a paper cup forming device in a horizontal reciprocating direction;a driving cam module, formed on a lower part of the shuttle cam, including ...

LINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COVERED CARDBOARD BOXES

A line and method for the production of covered cardboard boxes are disclosed. The line includes a conveyor unit including a belt and a conveyor actuator that drives the belt intermittently in an alternating sequence of movements and stops. A feed unit individually feeds covering blanks from a reservoir to the conveyor unit in a sequence of feed instants. An erecting machine folds box blanks into corresponding boxes. A positioner individually positions the boxes from the erecting machine, in alignment on corresponding covering blanks disposed on the belt of the conveyor unit. A gluer spreads glue on one face of the covering blanks. A covering machine folds the covering blanks into contact with their respective boxes to cover the boxes. A control unit connected to the feed unit adjustably sets a phase displacement of the feed instants relative to the sequence of stops of the belt. 1. A line for producing covered cardboard boxes , comprising:a conveyor unit including a belt, which is movable to transport a plurality of covering blanks from a loading position to an unloading position, and a conveyor actuator that drives the belt intermittently in a sequence of movements and stops, started at respective movement instants alternated with corresponding stops;a feed unit configured to feed the covering blanks individually to the conveyor unit at the loading position, in a sequence of feed instants corresponding to the sequence of movements;an erecting machine configured to receive cardboard box blanks, and fold the cardboard box blanks that are received to form corresponding boxes;a positioner configured to receive the boxes formed by the erecting machine and to position the boxes that are received individually in alignment on corresponding covering blanks disposed on the belt of the conveyor unit, at a coupling position interposed between the loading position and the unloading position;a gluer configured to spread glue on one face of the covering blanks which will come ...

BOX ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND METHOD

A packaging system is provided that includes a first or top part that includes multiple scored segments that form multiple panels and a second part that includes multiple scored segments that form multiple panels whereby the second part is adapted to cover the first part. The first part is foldable along the multiple scored segments. Similarly, the second part is foldable along the multiple scored segments. 1. A packaging system comprising:a first part having a plurality of scored segments and a plurality of panels formed by the plurality of scored segments; anda second part having a plurality of scored segments and a plurality of panels formed by the plurality of scored segments, the second part being adapted to cover the first part;wherein the first part is foldable along the plurality of scored segments; andwherein the second part is foldable along the plurality of scored segments.2. The packaging system of further comprising at least one edge stiffener adapted to be placed on an edge of the first and/or second part.3. The packaging system of further comprising a support system including a plurality of corner stiffeners adapted to be placed on a corner of the first and/or second part.4. The packaging system of claim 3 , wherein the support system further includes a center support and a plurality of connecting lines that connect the corner stiffeners to the center support.5. The packaging system of further comprising an assembly assist fixture adapted to facilitate the assembly of the first and/or second part.6. The packaging system of claim 5 , wherein the assembly assist device includes telescoping legs and telescoping side rails adapted to adjust to facilitate the assembly of the first and/or the second having of various sizes.7. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels include a first panel disposed at a center of the first part claim 1 , a plurality side panels surrounding the first panel and a plurality of triangular panels.8. A ...

MACHINE FOR AUTOMATICALLY MANUFACTURING CUSTOMIZED PACKAGING ITEMS

A machine for automatically manufacturing customized packaging items (I) from continuous laminar material, comprising at least one cutting and creasing unit () to form sheets (F) of laminar material with a plurality of cuttings and/or bendinglines (C), at least one variable-geometry forming unit () for forming the sheet (F) so cut and creased into a package (I) of predetermined dimensions, a multifunctional robotized manipulator () for automatically picking up one sheet (F) at a time from the cutting and creasing unit () and feeding the forming unit (), the manipulator () being designed to automatically adapt to the predetermined dimensions of the packaging (I) on the forming unit () and interact therewith to form the packaging (I). 1. A machine for automated creation of custom packages from continuous sheet material , such as corrugated cardboard , which machine comprises at least the following units:a cutting and creasing unit to form sheets of material with a plurality of cuttings and/or bending lines;at least one variable-geometry die-forming unit for forming the cut and creased sheet and create a package having preset dimensions;a multifunctional robotized manipulator for automatically picking up one sheet at the time from the cutting and creasing unit and feeding said die-forming unit, said manipulator being designed to automatically adapt to the dimensions of the package that have been preset on said die-forming unit and interact therewith to form the package.2. A machine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said die-forming unit has a die-forming cavity having variable dimensions claim 1 , matching those of the package to be created.3. A machine as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said die-forming cavity is delimited by a plurality of abutment members having a substantially flat outer surface designed to interact with the sheet to fold it along the bending lines claim 2 , said abutment members being selectively movable in a longitudinal direction and a transverse ...

VENTED CONTAINER FOR HOUSING A SCENTED PRODUCT AND RELATED METHODS

A container for housing scented product includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a plurality of longitudinal sidewalls, and a plurality of lateral sidewalls. The container further includes a scented product disposed within the cavity and a first plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the top wall of the container. The first plurality of vents is configured to at least partially open when a force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container. The container further includes a second plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the bottom wall of the container. The second plurality of vents are configured to at least partially open when the force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container. 1. A container for housing a scented product , comprising:a container comprising a cavity;a scented product disposed within the cavity; anda first selectively openable and closable vent extending through a wall of the container to the cavity, wherein the first vent is configured to at least partially open when a force is applied to the container.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the first vent comprises a triangular prism shape.3. The container of claim 2 , wherein a surface of the vent is coplanar with an exterior surface of the wall.4. The container of claim 2 , wherein a side surface of the vent is coplanar with an interior surface of the wall.5. The container of claim 1 , wherein the first vent is proximate to a longitudinal end of the container.6. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a second selectively openable and closable vent extending through a second wall of the container claim 1 , the second wall being opposite the wall in which the first vent is located.7. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of vents oriented in a pattern ...

Wraparound Shipping Box Blank with System and Method of Forming Blank into a Shipping Case

A corrugated paperboard wraparound blank for forming a shipping case is provided, including five wall panels and four sets of end flaps connected via fold lines, at least two sets of stacking tabs, and at least two corresponding sets of receiving slots for receiving the stacking tabs. The wraparound blank is formed of a heavier material than a conventional blank, which would typically be difficult for automatic packaging equipment to form into a case, but the fold lines are creased with optional perforations or scoring. An optional modification aiding folding is presented for conventional case packers. The heavier fiberboard better supports and protects an inner product, such as cartons or paper bottles of liquids and reduces damage to the cap and neck. The heavier material in combination with the stacking tabs allows an increase in stacking height, thereby reducing transportation costs. 110. A method of forming a shipping case , comprising:{'b': 10', '10', '20', '21', '28', '29', '22', '24', '30', '33', '29', '38', '49', '32', '34', '40', '48', '49', '41', '42', '44', '50', '43', '49', '69', '52', '54', '60', '68', '69, 'providing to a case packer multiple foldable wraparound blanks A, wherein each of said multiple foldable wraparound blanks A comprises: a front-wall panel comprising at least two front stacking tabs , at least two front-wall cutout opening edges defining a first portion of at least two front receiving slots , and opposing right and left front-wall end flaps; a base-wall panel comprising at least two first base-wall cutout opening edges defining a second portion of said at least two front receiving slots , at least two second base-wall cutout opening edges defining a first portion of at least two rear receiving slot , and opposing right and left base-wall panel end flaps; a back-wall panel comprising at least two back-wall cutout opening edges defining a second portion of said at least two rear receiving slots , at least two back stacking tabs , and ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY FORMING PACKAGING BOXES

Method and system for automatically forming packaging boxes. At least four folding units each provided with a controllable gripping element support a custom sized blank supporting an article in a supporting station. The at least one of the folding units is configured for folding respective side and/or end panels of the blank upwardly. The at least four folding units comprise a front pair of folding units and a rear pair of folding units positioned at a longitudinal distance from the front pair of folding units, and the folding units of the front pair and the folding units of the rear pair are positioned at a respective transverse distance from each other. Said longitudinal distance and/or said transverse distance are adjustable. 1. A method for automatically forming packaging boxes , said method comprising:providing at least four folding units at a supporting station, wherein the at least four folding units comprise a front pair of folding units and a rear pair of folding units positioned at a longitudinal distance from the front pair of folding units, wherein the folding units of the front pair are positioned at a transverse distance from each other, and wherein the folding units of the rear pair are positioned at a transverse distance from each other;placing a blank having a rectangular bottom panel and rectangular side and end panels onto the at least four folding units such that the folding units support the rectangular bottom panel;wherein at least one of the at least four folding units is provided with a controllable gripping element for gripping the bottom panel, wherein said controllable gripping element is activated into an operative mode gripping the bottom panel and is deactivated for releasing the bottom panel;wherein said at least one of the folding units folds respective side and/or end panels of the blank upwardly,wherein each of the folding units of the front and rear pair is provided with controllable end panel folding flaps and/or controllable side ...

Systems and Methods for Printing Blank Packaging Cartons That are Die Cut and Creased Prior to Entering Printing Process

A method is provided for printing unprinted, or blank, cartons for packaging that have been cut and creased. The method includes receiving, at a printing apparatus, blank cartons that have been cut and creased to be ready for folding and at least one of gluing, tucking and locking. The printing apparatus is adjusted based on at least one attribute of the blank cartons and configured to print an image before the printing apparatus starts printing the image on the blank cartons. The method also includes printing the image on each of the blank cartons to produce packaging cartons printed with the image. The method may further include automatically separating each blank carton in a multiple-up layout configuration after the image is printed on the blank cartons in the multiple-up layout configuration. In some embodiments, the blank cartons include at least one of uneven side edge(s), an uneven leading edge, and an even trailing edge. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a printing apparatus, blank cartons that have been cut and creased to be ready for folding and at least one of gluing, tucking and locking, wherein the printing apparatus is configured to print an image and adjusted based on at least one attribute of the blank cartons before the printing apparatus starts printing the image on the blank cartons; andprinting the image on each of the blank cartons to produce packaging cartons printed with the image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blank cartons are formed in a multiple-up layout configuration.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising automatically separating each blank carton in the multiple-up layout configuration after the image is printed on the blank cartons in the multiple-up layout configuration.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the multiple-up layout configuration includes a 2-up layout.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printing apparatus comprises a printing press.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the printing press comprises a ...

Conveyors for Box Making Machines

A vacuum belt conveyor sequentially delivers sheet articles to a digital printer. The sheets are held in position by vacuum on the underside of the sheets through apertures in the belts and covered by the sheets. A plurality of independent plenums on the underside of the belt have chambers respectively communicating with rows of apertures extending along the belt. Vacuum is selectively applied from a manifold only to the plenum chambers that supply apertures that are covered by the sheets so that the ink from the printer will not be directed from its intended position on the sheet by vacuum from adjacent uncovered belt apertures. The sheets are fed to the conveyor in synchronism with the conveyor speed by a timed feeder so that the sheets are carried by the conveyor with a predetermined gap between the sheets and no belt apertures in the gap. A sensor counts the apertures in the belt and activates the feeder at predetermined time intervals. 1. Apparatus for digital printing of planar articles comprising , in combination:a digital printer, a conveyor having a conveyor belt movable along a generally horizontal path for moving planar articles with a gap between the articles along said path to said printer;said belt having a plurality of apertures for introducing a vacuum to the underside of articles on said belt to hold the articles on the belt;vacuum control system means for opening a number of said apertures to a source of vacuum and for closing other apertures in the belt to a source of vacuum while said first number of apertures are open to said vacuum source;a sensor for sensing the apertures in the belt as the belt is moving along said path and for sending a signal for feeding articles to the conveyor in a predetermined position relative to the apertures, and wherein said sensor senses the position of said apertures as the conveyor belt moves along said path;said apparatus further including a computer which calculates a delay interval for shifting the position of ...

PACKAGING OF OBJECTS LOCATED IN ONE OR MORE LAYERS

The packaging for at least one layer of at least two objects includes in combination an assembled blank produced from a flat blank and a cover which are secured rigidly together head-to-tail, the flat blank including at least one pair of two panels for receiving objects, two external edge panels, at least one pair of two internal spacer panels, at least one of the edge panels and the spacer panels including, on its top, supporting side, its top, supporting folding line, at least one projecting part, at least one of the receiving panels including, next to its bottom folding line, at least one penetrating part, the projecting and penetrating parts being dimensioned and positioned such as to be able, when the blank is assembled, to engage respectively with a penetrating part of another assembled blank located vertically above and with a projecting part of another assembled blank located vertically beneath. 178451777ab. Flat blank () , especially capable of , once assembled and combined and made integral with a cap () , forming a package () for at least one layer () of at least two objects () , with the flat blank () being of the cardboard type or the like with a number of strong panels , a number of fold lines parallel to a longitudinal direction (L) connecting adjacent panels , a first surface () and a second surface () , including:{'b': 9', '1', '10', '7', '1', '7, 'i': b', 'a, 'At least one pair of two panels () for receiving objects (), each delimited transversely by two bottom fold lines (), able to be arranged in the assembled blank () in an at least essentially coplanar manner and side by side transversely, in such a way that the objects () can rest on their first surfaces (),'}{'b': 11', '10', '12', '9', '10', '7', '9, 'i': b', 'b, 'Two similar outside edge panels (), arranged laterally, each delimited transversely by a bottom fold line () and a top supporting edge (), each connected to a receiving panel () by a bottom fold line () that can be arranged in the ...

PACKAGING ASSEMBLY

A packaging assembly () having an enclosure () to receive carton blanks (). A first arm () has means () to grip a carton blank. The first arm being operable to move the blank from a pick up position at the enclosure to a delivery position. Means () forms the blank into a carton () adjacent the delivery position. The carton has a base and side walls extending upwardly from the base to an open end spaced from the base. Means () moves the carton in a loading direction (A). Means () moves a plurality of product () to be packaged in the loading direction. A second arm () has means () to grip the product from the product moving means and deliver the product through the open end into the carton. The loading direction has a first component (a) at an angle to a perpendicular axis to a surface upon which the assembly rests and a second component (β) at an angle to a normal axis to the surface upon which the assembly rests, so that in use the carton is loaded from a lower most edge corner to an opposite diagonal higher most corner with respect to the perpendicular and normal axes. 1. A packaging assembly having:an enclosure to receive carton blanks;a first arm having means to grip a carton blank, said first arm being operable to move said blank from a pick up position at said enclosure to a delivery position;means to form said blank into a carton adjacent said delivery position, said carton having a base and side walls extending upwardly from said base to an open end spaced from said base;means to move said carton in a loading direction;means to move a plurality of product to be packaged in said loading direction;a second arm having means to grip said product from said product moving means and delivering said product through said open end into said carton; and whereinsaid loading direction has a first component at an angle to a perpendicular axis to a surface upon which said assembly rests and a second component at an angle to a normal axis to said surface upon which said ...

DEVICE FOR ERECTING A FOLDED CARTON

In a carton feeding device for feeding cartons to a conveyor track, comprising a replaceable pick-up head attached to the carton feeding device at an attachment, where a pick-up head comprises a plurality of vacuum cups and an erecting means pivotally suspended at the pick-up head, where the attachment for the pick-up head is arranged on a rotor arm, where the attachment is adapted to receive different pick-up heads, and that the carton feeding device comprises an actuator means comprising a first interface adapted to actuate a leading edge erecting arm and a second interface adapted to actuate a trailing edge erecting arm. The advantage of the invention is that a carton feeding device that can easily be switched between leading edge erection or trailing edge erection of flat-folded cartons blanks is provided. 1. A carton feeding device for feeding cartons to a conveyor track from a magazine , comprising a replaceable pick-up head attached to the carton feeding device at an attachment , where the pick-up head comprises a plurality of vacuum cups and an erecting means pivotally suspended at the pick-up head , where the attachment for the pick-up head is arranged on a rotor arm , wherein the attachment is adapted to receive different pick-up heads , and the carton feeding device comprises an actuator means comprising a first interface adapted to actuate a leading edge erecting arm for leading edge erection of a carton and a second interface adapted to actuate a trailing edge erecting arm for trailing edge erection of a carton.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the second interface is longer than the first interface.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the first interface and the second interface is a groove arranged in the actuator means.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the second interface is at least twice as long as the first interface.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the pick-up head is attached to the attachment with a ...

CARTON FOR PACKING AND A METHOD FOR PACKING ARTICLES USING THE PACKING CARTON

The invention relates to a carton for packing and a method for packing articles. The carton for packing comprises: a central portion () which is strip-shaped and in turn comprises a first portion (), a second portion () and a third portion ();a first reinforcing wing () foldable towards the second portion (); a second reinforcing wing () foldable towards the second portion (); a third reinforcing wing () foldable towards the third portion (); a fourth reinforcing portion (), foldable towards the first portion (), a first closing wing () foldable towards the first portion (); a second closing wing () foldable towards the first portion (). 1. A carton for packing , comprising:a central portion which is strip-shaped and in turn comprises a first portion, a second portion and a third portion; the first portion being interposed between the second portion and the third portion and being dimensioned such as to restingly receive at least an article to be packing packed; the second portion being dimensioned such as to wrap the article at least at a first flank of the article; the third portion being dimensioned such as to wrap the article at least at a second flank of the article which is opposite the first flank of the article;a first crease line and a second crease line;a first reinforcing wing that is hinged to a first end of the second portion by means of the first crease line, which first reinforcing wing is foldable towards the second portion;a second reinforcing wing which is hinged to a second end of the second portion by means of the second crease line, which second reinforcing wing is foldable towards the second portion,the first end of the second portion and the second end of the second portion being opposite one another,the second portion, the first reinforcing wing and the second reinforcing wing when they are all reciprocally superposed defining a first superposing group which is foldable such as to wrap at least the first flank of the, article when the article ...

PLANAR COMPOSITE WITH LAYERS OF PLASTIC OF DIFFERENT VICAT SOFTENING TEMPERATURES

The present invention generally relates to a sheetlike composite () comprising a layer configuration with at least the following layers: i. a first layer of thermoplastic KSu (); ii. a carrier layer (); iii. a barrier layer (); iv. a second layer of thermoplastic KSw (); wherein the sheetlike composite has at least one further layer of thermoplastic KSv (); wherein the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSu () is higher than the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSw (). The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the production of the sheetlike composite, a container surrounding an interior which comprises at least one such sheetlike composite, and a process for the production of this container. 1. A sheetlike composite comprising a layer configuration with at least the following layers:i. a first layer of thermoplastic KSu;ii. a carrier layer;iii. a barrier layer; andiv. a second layer of thermoplastic KSw;wherein the sheetlike composite has at least one further layer of thermoplastic KSv;wherein the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSu is higher than the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSw.2. The sheetlike composite according to claim 1 , wherein the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSv is higher than the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSw.3. The sheetlike composite according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier layer comprises a cardboard with a water content in a range of from 2 to 20 wt. % claim 1 , based on the total weight of the cardboard.4. The sheetlike composite according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier layer contains a cardboard with a Scott bond value of from 120 to 350 J/m.5. The sheetlike composite according to claim 1 , wherein the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSu is higher than the Vicat softening temperature of the layer of thermoplastic KSw by at least 4 K.6. ...

Eye Shield and Frames Dispenser

The present invention provides a blank for forming a tray for dispensing eye shields. The present invention also provides a tray. The tray is made from the single blank of material. In another embodiment, the present invention provides an eye shield and frame dispenser including a carton, a frame insert and a shield insert. The carton and inserts are made from a single blank of material. 1. An eye shield and frame display comprising:a carton formed from a single blank of material;a frame insert inserted into the carton and formed from a single blank of material; anda shield insert inserted into the carton and formed from a single blank of material.2. The display of wherein the carton blank includes:a front panel;a first side panel attached to a first side of the front panel along a first fold line;a second side panel attached to a second side of the front panel along a second fold line;a back panel attached to the second side panel at a side opposite the front panel along a third fold line;a top panel attached to the front panel along a fourth fold line;a first top side flap attached to a first edge of the top panel along a sixth fold line;a cutout;a first side bottom panel attached to a bottom edge of the first side panel along an eighth fold line;a front bottom panel attached to a bottom edge of the front panel along a ninth fold line;a second side top flap attached to a top edge of the second side panel along an eleventh fold line;a second side bottom panel attached to a bottom edge of the second side panel along a twelfth fold line; anda back bottom panel attached to a bottom edge of the second side panel along a fifteenth fold line.3. The display of wherein the fifth fold line includes a slot along its length claim 2 , and attached to a top edge of the back panel along a thirteenth fold line is a tab.4. The display of wherein the cutout is defined by a perforated line claim 2 , and includes a punchout.5. The display of wherein the front bottom panel and back ...

CONVENIENT SOLID PRODUCT DISPENSING PACKAGE

A blank used to form a hexagonal shaped box, the blank having a front sidewall and a back sidewall, a first sidewall having a first sidewall top flap and a first sidewall bottom flap, a second sidewall having a second sidewall top flap and a second sidewall bottom flap, a second sidewall bottom flap extension foldably connected to the second sidewall bottom flap, a third sidewall having a third sidewall top panel, a fourth sidewall having a fourth sidewall top flap and a fourth sidewall bottom flap, a fourth sidewall bottom flap extension foldably connected to the fourth sidewall bottom flap, an inner sidewall foldably connected to the fourth sidewall, an inner sidewall flap foldably connected to the inner sidewall, a top panel including an aperture for dispensing food product there through, a bottom panel foldably connected to the front sidewall, and a slide foldably connected to the front sidewall. 1. A blank used to form a hexagonal shaped box , the blank having:a) a front sidewall and a back sidewall, wherein the front sidewall is foldably connected to the back sidewall;b) a first sidewall foldably connected to the back sidewall;c) a second sidewall foldably connected to the first sidewall opposite the back sidewall, wherein the second sidewall has a second sidewall top flap and a second sidewall bottom flap foldably connected to the second sidewall;d) a second sidewall bottom flap extension foldably connected to the second sidewall bottom flap opposite the side second sidewall;e) a third sidewall foldably connected to the front sidewall opposite the second sidewall, the third sidewall having a third sidewall top panel foldably connected to the third sidewall;f) a fourth sidewall foldably connected to the third sidewall opposite the front sidewall, wherein the fourth sidewall has a fourth sidewall top flap and a fourth sidewall bottom flap foldably connected to the fourth sidewall;g) a fourth sidewall bottom flap extension foldably connected to the fourth ...

Methods and a machine for forming a container from a blank

A machine a mandrel assembly includes a mandrel having an external shape complimentary to an internal shape of at least a portion of a container, a first lift mechanism operatively coupled to a first servomechanism to wrap a first portion of a blank about the mandrel, a second lift mechanism operatively coupled to a second servomechanism to wrap a second portion of the blank about the mandrel, and a folding arm coupled to the first lift mechanism and operatively coupled to a third servomechanism. A control system is in communication with the first servomechanism, the second servomechanism, and the third servomechanism and is configured to transmit a signal to each of the servomechanisms to independently control movement of the first lift mechanism, the second lift mechanism, and the folding arm to wrap at least the first and second portions of the blank about the mandrel to form the container.

DUNNAGE AND PACKAGING OPTIMIZATION

Systems are provided for automatically optimizing packaging and dunnage for a group of objects. The systems calculate dimensions for a custom-made packaging template. The dimensions for the custom-made packaging template are adjusted to allow for a specific amount of dunnage. The systems generate a packaging command that causes a packaging-production machine to generate custom-made packaging templates based upon the calculated dimensions for the custom-made packaging template. The systems also generate a dunnage command that causes a dunnage-production machine to generate the specific amount of dunnage. 1. A system for automatically optimizing packaging and dunnage for a group of objects , the system comprising:a dimensional input device configured to gather dimension information describing physical dimensions of one or more objects;one or more packaging-production machines that are configured to generate custom-made packaging templates based upon the dimension information gathered by the dimensional input device;one or more dunnage-production machines that are configured to generate a measured amount of dunnage for packaging based upon the dimension information gathered by the dimensional input device; andone or more computer processors configured to calculate dimensions for a custom-made packaging template and dimensions for the dunnage such that a ratio between a volume of the dunnage and a volume associated with the custom-made packaging template conforms with a predetermined threshold.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the dimensional input device comprises one or more dimensional scanning sensors configured to scan the one or more objects and gather the dimension information describing physical dimensions of the one or more objects.3. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one or more dimensional scanning sensors comprise a light curtain.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the dimensional input device comprises a universal resource ...

BLANK FOR A RECLOSABLE CONTAINER

The present invention relates to a blank for a flip-top container and a method for producing a blank for a flip-top container and a method of producing a flip-top container from a blank. A blank according to the present invention may preferably comprise a section for an outer body part and a section for an inner frame. The section of the blank for the outer body comprises two side panels, a front panel and a rear panel. Each side panel is typically connected to the front panel at opposite vertical folding lines; the rear panel is typically connected to one of the side panels along a vertical folding line. A scoring line is provided in the side panels and in the front panel; the scoring line extends downwardly sloping in the side panels towards front panel and extends horizontally in at least a part of the front panel. Each of the side panels, front panel and rear panel has a flap connected at an upper and at a lower horizontal folding line of the panel. Further, the section of the blank for the inner frame comprising two inner side parts and an inner front part, wherein each inner side parts is connected to the inner front part at opposite vertical folding lines, and the inner front part comprising a flap connected at an upper horizontal folding line, said flap comprising a scoring line defining a flap part above the scoring line. 1. A blank for a flip-top container comprising a section for an outer body part and a section for an inner frame , wherein:the section of the blank for the outer body comprises two side panels, a front panel and a rear panel,each side panel is connected to the front panel at opposite vertical folding lines;the rear panel is connected to one of the side panels along a vertical folding line,each of the side panels, front panel and rear panel has a flap connected at an upper and at a lower horizontal folding line of the panel, anda scoring line is provided in the side panels and in the front panel,the section of the blank for the inner frame ...

BLANK, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BELT, METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PACKAGING A PRODUCT IN A BOX

The invention relates to a one piece blank of a corrugated cardboard sheet material designed for forming a belt intended to form a box having a length L, a width W and a height H, wherein this blank includes a main rectangular body () extending along a longitudinal direction and two protuding rectangular parts () extending in a transverse direction and symmetrically with regard to the main body, so as to define two perpendicular branches, a first branch being defined by the main body and a second branch defined by the protuding parts, the main body () having a width (D) larger than the length L and a length (D) larger than at least twice the width W plus the height H (2W+2H) and each of the protuding parts having a length (d) larger than the height H or the width W and a width (d) larger than the width W or the height H. 1. A one piece blank of a corrugated cardboard sheet material designed for forming a belt intended to form a box having a length L , a width W and a height H , wherein this blank includes a main rectangular body extending along a longitudinal direction and two protuding rectangular parts extending in a transverse direction and symmetrically with regard to the main body , so as to define two perpendicular branches , a first branch being defined by the main body and a second branch defined by the protuding parts , the main body having a width larger than the length L and a length larger than at least twice the width W plus the height H and each of the protuding parts having a length larger than the height H or the width W and a width larger than the width W or the height H.2. A one piece blank according to claim 1 , wherein the blank is cross-shaped and each of the protuding parts has a length larger than the height H and a width larger than the width W claim 1 , and is positioned relative to the main body so that it is spaced from each end of the main body by a distance larger than the height H or the width W plus the height H.3. A one piece blank ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING CONTAINERS

A system is claimed for forming a container from a tubular blank comprising a plurality of panels and flaps interconnected to provide a generally flattened tubular configuration. A first and second panels are provided with the second panel being rotatable relative to the first panel. The system may comprise a first engagement device for engaging the first panel and a second engagement device for engaging the second panel, and being located on a panel rotating apparatus operable to rotate the second panel from an orientation generally parallel to the first panel to a second orientation at an angle to the first panel. The generally flattened tubular blank may be reconfigured from a generally flattened configuration to an open configuration. 1. A system for forming a container from a tubular blank comprising a plurality of panels and flaps interconnected to provide a generally flattened tubular configuration , wherein said plurality of panels comprise a first panel , and a second panel interconnected to said first panel , said second panel being rotatable relative to said first panel , said system comprising:a first engagement device for engaging said first panel of said blank;a second engagement device for engaging said second panel of said blank, said second engagement device being located on a panel rotating apparatus operable to rotate said second panel of said bank from a first orientation wherein said first panel is generally parallel to said first panel, to a second orientation wherein second panel is oriented at an angle to said first panel, such that said generally flattened tubular blank may be reconfigured from a generally flattened configuration to an open configuration.2. A system as claimed in further comprising an erector device and wherein said first engagement member claim 1 , said second engagement member and said panel rotating apparatus comprise part of said erector device.3. A system as claimed in wherein said first engagement device comprises a ...

SELF-SEALING CONTAINER

A self-sealing container is formed from a blank comprising panels and end flaps connected along fold lines with the panels and the end flaps being foldable along the fold lines to form the container. The container includes a securing feature that seals the container in a closed position, with the securing feature providing a visual indication of opening if the container is opened from the closed position. After the container is opened, the securing feature provides a closure feature that allows the container to be closed. 1. A self-sealing container comprising:a blank comprising panels and end flaps connected along fold lines;the panels and the end flaps being foldable along the fold lines to form the container; and,wherein the container includes a securing feature that seals the container in a closed position;wherein the securing feature provides a visual indication of opening when the container is opened from the closed position;wherein the container further comprises a closure feature that allows the container to return to and retained in the closed position after the securing feature has been opened.2. The container of wherein the closure feature includes at least two flaps connected along a common fold line.3. The container of wherein the at least two flaps include an inner flap and an outer flap claim 2 , with the inner flap being is disposed within an interior of the container when the container is disposed in the closed position and the outer flap being outside an exterior of the container when the container is disposed in the closed position.4. The container of wherein the outer flap includes a sealing means that secures the outer flap to the container to seal the container in the closed position.5. The container of wherein an adhesive is provided on an inner surface of the outer flap to secure the outer flap to the container.6. The container of wherein the adhesive is covered by a cover which can be removed to expose the adhesive before securing the outer ...

CARTON, CARTON BLANK AND METHOD OF FORMING A LOADED CARTON

A carton for packaging articles comprising a first plurality of walls including a top wall, base wall, first side wall and second side wall forming a first tubular structure, each end of the first tubular structure being at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels, wherein the carton comprises an end pull device for withdrawing the carton from a display apparatus wherein the end pull device comprises a first recess struck from an end of the first side wall panel whereby facilitating access to an edge of a first end closure panel. 1. A carton for packaging articles , the carton comprising a first plurality of walls including a top wall , base wall , first side wall and second side wall forming a first tubular structure , each end of the first tubular structure being at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels to form a first package , and a second plurality of walls including a top wall , base wall , first side wall and second side wall forming a second tubular structure , each end of the second tubular structure being at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels to form a second package , wherein the first package and the second package are connected together by a unitary bottom wall of the carton formed from the base walls of the first and second packages , the unitary bottom wall of the carton comprising a frangible line along which the base walls of the first and second packages are detachably connected.2. A carton according to wherein the carton comprises at least one an end pull device for withdrawing the first package and/or the second package from a display apparatus wherein the end pull device comprises a first recess defined at an end of the first side wall panel of at least one of the first and second tubular structures so as to facilitate access to an edge of the one or more end closure panels at an adjacent end of the at least one of the first and second tubular structures.3. A carton according to wherein ...

PACKAGING BOX, TUBE, AND BLANK, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THE SAME

A packaging box is disclosed, able to have smoothly curved wall portions. The box includes a perimeter wall defining a void thereby. The perimeter wall includes a first fold line and a second fold line. The first fold line and the second fold line may be parallel. A distance around the perimeter wall from the first fold line to the second fold line measured in a first plane perpendicular to the first and second fold lines in a first rotational sense is the same as a distance around the perimeter wall from the first fold line to the second fold line in the first plane in a second rotational sense opposite to the first rotational sense. When the first fold line is fully unfolded, the perimeter has a continuous surface including the first fold line. A tube, blank, method and machine for forming the box are also disclosed. 1. A packaging box comprising:a perimeter wall defining a void therein,wherein the perimeter wall includes a first fold line and a second fold line,wherein the first fold line and the second fold line are parallel,wherein a distance around the perimeter wall from the first fold line to the second fold line measured in a first plane perpendicular to the first and second fold lines in a first rotational sense is the same as a distance around the perimeter wall from the first fold line to the second fold line in the first plane in a second rotational sense opposite to the first rotational sense, andwherein the first fold line is fully unfolded such that the perimeter wall has a continuous surface including the first fold line.2. The packaging box according to claim 1 , wherein the second fold line is fully unfolded such that the perimeter wall has a continuous surface including the second fold line.3. The packaging box according to claim 1 , further comprising an internal wall portion arranged at an angle to the perimeter wall and contacting an internal surface of the perimeter wall so as to support the perimeter wall against an external compressive ...

HOLDING DEVICE FOR A WORKSTATION OF A FORMING MACHINE

The invention relates to a device () for holding a sheet-like element () during the stage of introducing it into a workstation () of a forming machine (), such as a waste-ejection station (), the said holding device () comprising a suction member () configured so as to partially retain each sheet () by its rear part during the stage when the said sheet () is introduced into the said workstation (), characterized in that the suction member () has at least two motorized fans () with propellers () installed transversely at the entrance to the workstation (), beneath the plane (P) along which the sheet-like elements move, the axes of rotation (A) of the propellers () of the fans () being substantially parallel to one another and perpendicular to the plane (P) along which the sheet-like elements move, the direction of rotation and the inclination of the propellers () being configured so as to generate a flow of air capable of applying suction to the rear of the lower face of the sheet-like element () during the stage in which the said sheet () is introduced into the said workstation (). 1310102003004001300310. A holding device () for holding a sheet-like element () during the stage of introducing it into a workstation ( , , ) of a forming machine () , such as a waste-ejection station () , the said holding device () comprising:{'b': 320', '10', '10', '200', '300', '400', '320', '13', '14', '200', '300', '400', '14', '13', '14', '10', '10', '200', '300', '400, 'a suction member () configured so as to partially retain each sheet () by its rear part during the stage when the said sheet () is introduced into the said workstation (, , ), characterized in that the suction member () has at least two motorized fans () with propellers () installed transversely at the entrance to the workstation (, , ), beneath the plane (P) along which the sheet-like elements move, the axes of rotation (A) of the propellers () of the fans () being substantially parallel to one another and ...

MACHINE AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING RETAINING WEB TO CONTAINER BLANK

A machine including a deck, a first platform, a second platform, a first web transfer assembly, and a second web transfer assembly is provided. The deck and first and second platforms are coupled to a frame. The first web transfer assembly extends from a first end to a second end and includes a first pick-up assembly moveable between the first end, proximate the first platform, and the second end, proximate the deck. The second web transfer assembly extends from a third end to a fourth end and includes a second pick-up assembly moveable between the third end, proximate the second platform, and the fourth end, proximate the deck. The first web transfer assembly and the second web transfer assembly are operationally offset when moving between the first and second end and the third and fourth ends, respectively. 1. A machine comprising:a deck coupled to a frame;a first platform coupled to the frame;a second platform coupled to the frame;a first web transfer assembly extending from a first end to a second end, said first web transfer assembly comprising a first pick-up assembly moveable between said first end proximate said first platform and said second end proximate said deck; anda second web transfer assembly extending from a third end to a fourth end, said second web transfer assembly comprising a second pick-up assembly moveable between said third end proximate said second platform and said fourth end proximate said deck,wherein said first web transfer assembly and said second web transfer assembly are operationally offset when moving between said first and second ends and said third and fourth ends, respectively.2. The machine in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said first web transfer assembly and said second blank transfer assembly are operationally offset such that said first web transfer assembly is proximate said first end when said second web transfer assembly is proximate said fourth end.3. The machine in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said first pick- ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING CUSTOM-SIZED PACKAGING BOXES AND FOR AUTOMATICALLY PACKAGING ITEMS

Method and system for making custom-sized open packaging boxes from cardboard having a width Wand corresponding separate closing lids from cardboard having a width W, the cardboard being continuously supplied to a system comprising structure for cutting, creasing and folding the cardboard to form custom-sized boxes and corresponding lids such that each box comprises a rectangular bottom panel having four edges, a first and a second rectangular end panel joined via respective crease lines to opposite edges of said bottom panel, a first and a second rectangular side panel joined via respective crease lines to opposite edges of said bottom panel, two first and two second rectangular corner panels, the first corner panels joined via respective crease lines to opposite edges of the first end panel, and the second corner panels joined via respective crease lines to opposite edges of the second end panel, each lid comprises a rectangular top panel having four edges, a first and a second rectangular end panel joined via respective crease lines to opposite edges of said top panel, a first and a second rectangular side panel joined via respective crease lines to opposite edges of said top panel, optionally two first and two second rectangular corner panels, the first corner panels joined via respective crease lines to opposite edges of the first end panel and the second corner panels joined via respective crease lines to opposite edges of the second end panel, said method comprising: a step of obtaining information on the desired minimum inner dimensions length L, height Hand width Wof a box to be created, a calculating step of calculating the dimensions of the panels of a box and of the panels of a lid on the basis of the desired minimum dimensions taking into account predetermined optimization criteria, and a step of creating the box and the lid, wherein said calculating step comprises allowing the inner height of the side panels of the box to be smaller than the desired ...

CARTON FOR PRODUCT AND LITERATURE INSERT

An apparatus and method provides a carton having a ramp or holding portion that holds a literature insert against two adjacent side panels of the carton to permit filling of the carton with a product. A folded literature insert may be folded fewer times so as to be thinner and provide more room for the product in the carton. The ramp or holding portion is shaped to hold the insert in position during automated filing of the carton. The ramp has first and second ramp portions folded on one another, a step extending over an edge of the insert, a landing on the insert, and an edge of the ramp that presses the insert against an adjoining side panel of the carton. The holding portion includes first and second legs extending form an assembly flap and having an end tab for attachment to a side panel 1. A blank configured for forming a carton when assembled , the carton being configured for enclosing a product and a literature insert , the blank comprising:a plurality of side panels connected to form sides of the carton when assembled, the plurality of side panels including two adjoining side panels connected to one another by a fold line, the two adjoining side panels having a literature mounting portion on both of the two adjoining side panels, the literature mounting portion extending over the fold line connecting the two adjoining side panels, the literature mounting portion being configured for receiving the literature insert in a position with the literature insert on both of the two adjoining side panels and with a fold of the literature insert aligned with and on the fold line connecting the two adjoining side panels; anda holding portion configured for holding the literature insert at the literature mounting portion when assembled.2. A blank as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the holding portion includes a ramp extending from the one of the two adjoining side panels claim 1 , the ramp being configured to provide a first portion extending from an end of the assembled ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LABELLING PRIMARY PACKAGINGS

Provided is a method for labelling first packagings, including at least the following steps: transporting labels to a labelling zone, wherein an adhesive side of the labels is directed upward during the transport; removing the primary packagings to be labelled from a magazine device, wherein the packagings are provided in the magazine device as packaging blanks which are at least in sections flat, and are preferably removed individually from the magazine device; placing the primary packagings onto the labels and adhering the labels to the packagings, wherein the packagings are preferably pressed from above onto the labels; inserting the first labelled packagings into secondary packagings; and introducing several containers into the primary and secondary packagings. 1. A method labelling first packagings , comprising at least the following steps:transporting labels to a labelling zone wherein an adhesive side of the labels is directed upward during the transport;removing the primary packagings to be labelled from a magazine device, wherein the packagings are provided in the magazine device as packaging blanks which are at least in sections flat, and are preferably removed individually from the magazine device;placing the primary packagings onto the labels and adhering the labels to the packagings, wherein the packagings are pressed from above onto the labels;inserting the first labelled packagings into secondary packagings; andintroducing several objects into the primary and secondary packagings.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the primary packagings are placed as flat packaging blanks onto the labels claim 1 , or after the removal from the magazine device the primary packagings are assembled in a folding station and the assembled primary packagings are placed onto the labels.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an individual label and/or an individual barcode is applied to the primary packagings.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

BAG FOR USE IN BAG-IN-BOX SYSTEMS

A flexible bag for use in bag-in-box systems that includes a first panel and a second panel, wherein the first panel and the second panel are connected to each other by a top seal, a bottom seal, a first side seal, and a second side seal to define an interior region. A partial seal extends from the bottom seal and between the first and second side seals along a portion of both the first and second panels but that does not extend all the way to the top seal. The partial seal defines separate first and second compartments within the interior region. A fitment is connected to one of the first and second panels that allows for fluid communication with the interior region. 1. A flexible packaging component , comprising:a flexible first panel, (1) an outer boundary seal extending generally along perimeters of the first and second panels and defining an interior region, and', '(2) at least one partial seal extending along a portion of the interior region and defining at least two compartments within the interior region, and, 'a flexible second panel, the first panel and second panel connected to each other by'}a fitment connected to one of the first and second panels that allows for fluid communication with the interior region.2. The flexible packaging component of claim 1 , wherein the component is a bag configured to be filled with fluid and fitted in a box as part of bag-in-box packaging.3. The flexible packaging component of claim 1 , further including a connector configured to connect the component to at least a second packaging component.4. The flexible packaging component of claim 1 , wherein the first and second panels are quadrilateral in shape and the outer boundary is defined by a top seal claim 1 , a bottom seal claim 1 , a first side seal claim 1 , and a second side seal.5. The flexible packaging component of claim 4 , wherein the partial seal extends from the bottom seal and between the first and second side seals along a portion of both the first and second ...

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

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

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

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

BOX FORMING MACHINE

A box forming machine includes a converter assembly, a fold assembly, and an attachment assembly. The converter assembly converts sheet material into a box template. The fold assembly engages a first end of the box template and moves the first end of the box template to a predetermined position. The attachment assembly engages a second end of the box template and moves the second end of the box template toward and into engagement with the first end of the box template to attach the first and second ends of the box template together. 1. A box forming machine comprising:a converter assembly that is configured to perform one or more conversion functions on a sheet material to convert the sheet material to a box template;a fold assembly that is configured to engage a first end of the box template and move the first end of the box template to a predetermined position; andan attachment assembly that is configured to engage a second end of the box template and move the second end of the box template toward and into engagement with the first end of the box template.2. The box forming machine of claim 1 , wherein the fold assembly comprises a fold head having a fold plate and a first clamp claim 1 , wherein the fold plate and the first clamp are configured to selectively hold the first end of the box template.3. The box forming machine of claim 2 , wherein the fold head further comprises a second clamp claim 2 , wherein the fold plate and the second clamp are configured to compress together the first and second ends of the box template once the attachment assembly has moved the second end of the box template into engagement with the first end of the box template.4. The box forming machine of claim 1 , wherein the fold assembly comprises first and second sub-frames that are movably connected together.5. The box forming machine of claim 4 , wherein the fold assembly further comprises a fold head connected to the second sub-frame claim 4 , wherein the movable nature of the ...

BOX ERECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus and method for expanding a box blank into a box, the apparatus comprising an arm assembly, a controller, a camera and a box blank conveyor. The arm assembly includes a folding arm having a position in a first direction and a rotational angle controlled by the controller based on a position of a feature of the box blank in the field of view of the camera. The camera captures images of the box blank which are used to position the arm assembly and to evaluate the need to reject a box blank. 1. An apparatus for expanding a box blank , comprising: a base having a surface;', 'a first arm coupled to the surface of the base through a rotation joint, the first arm having a box blank contact surface perpendicular to the surface of the base; and', a body, coupled to the surface of the base; and', 'an actuator arm coupled to the first arm;, 'an actuator, including], 'an arm assembly, includinga box blank conveyor, which, in operation, moves the box blank against the box blank contact surface of the first arm of the arm assembly, expanding the box blank;a camera having a field of view including a feature of the box blank;a controller electrically coupled to the camera, the controller in operation, receives an image from the camera, determines a position of the feature of the box blank in the field of view and moves the arm assembly in a first direction using the actuator based on the position of the feature in the field of view.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , the box blank conveyor including:a vacuum cup;a valve to selectively couple the vacuum cup to a vacuum;a positioner coupled to the vacuum cup; andthe controller coupled to the positioner and the valve, the controller, in operation, causes the positioner to move the vacuum cup against the box blank, opens the valve to couple the vacuum to the vacuum cup, and causes the box blank to move in a second direction against the box blank contact surface of the first arm.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: a ...

Method and device for packaging flat objects

골판지 자동 공급장치

본 고안의 목적은 박스를 제작할 수 있게 박스의 전개도 모양으로 골판지를 절단하는 다이커터에 적층된 골판지를 자동으로 낱장씩 순차적으로 공급할 수 있게 한 골판지 자동 공급장치를 제공함에 있다. 이러한 본 고안은 골판지를 절단하는 다이커터에 상기 골판지를 순차적으로 공급할 수 있게 한 골판지 공급장치에 있어서, 상기 다이커터의 입구측에 소정 간격을 이루게 좌우측프레임과 상기 좌우측프레임을 가로질러 설치하여 모터에 의해 구동되게 한 구동축과 상기 구동축의 회전운동을 캠에 의해 승하강되게 함과 아울러 진공에 의해 골판지를 흡착하여 들어올릴 수 있는 흡착패드와 상기 흡착패드에 의해 들어 올려진 골판지의 후단부를 밀어주어 상기 다이커터로 공급할 수 있게 한 공급바로 이루어진다. 골판지, 상자, 공급장치, 흡착패드, 타이커터

the case former with an appartus of the box open and transfer

본 발명은 메거진(10)에 다수 적재된 박스를 한 장씩 인출하여 입체적인 박스로 개함하고 개함된 박스는 박스밑면을 접착하는 장치로 이송시키는 박스개함장치 및 이송장치를 구비한 제함기에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a box box with a box opening device and a conveying device for taking out a plurality of boxes stacked in the magazine 10 one by one to open the three-dimensional box and the opened box to the device for bonding the bottom of the box. 본 발명 박스개함장치 및 이송장치를 구비한 제함기는 플레이트(20)를 관통하여 입설되며, 상부는 대략 원모양으로 홈이 파인 회전원판(30)을 장착하고, 하부는 동력축의 동력을 전달하도록 베벨기어를 설치하여 구성된 회전주축(40)과; 플레이트(20)를 관통하여 입설되며, 하우징으로 플레이트(20)와 고정되고, 관을 분기하여 흡착판(50)과 연결관으로 연결되고, 플레이트(20)를 관통한 관 하부는 흡입차단장치(60)와 연통되게 관으로 연결되어 흡착판(50)과 분기된 관 및 흡입차단장치(60)가 연통되도록된 구조를 가지며, 상부는 상기 회전주축(40)의 홈에 삽입된 회전캠(70)이 설치되어 구성된 제1회전축(80)과; 플레이트(20)를 관통하여 입설되며, 하우징으로 플레이트(20)와 고정되고, 관을 분기하여 흡착부(90)와 연결관으로 연결되고, 상부에는 흡착부(90)를 지지하며 연결하도록 연결판(100)을 설치하고, 이 연결판(100) 상부에 설치된 기어와 흡착부(90) 상부에 설치된 기어를 체인으로 연결하고, 플레이트(20)를 관통한 관 하부는 흡입차단장치(60)와 관으로 연결되어 흡착판(50)과 분기된 관 및 흡입차단장치(60)가 연통되도록된 구조를 가지며, 상기 제1회전축(80)과 링크(55)로 연결되어 제1회전축(80)과 일체로 작동되도록 구성된 제2회전축(110)과; 연결판(100)을 관통하여 입설되며, 하우징안에 봉과 관으로 축이음한 후 이 축이음된 관에서 관을 분기하여 상기 제2회전축(110)에서 분기된 관과 연결관으로 연결되며, 하우징안에 축이음된 관의 하부는 대략 ㄱ자 모양의 관으로 흡착판(50)과 연결되고, 상부는 기어를 설치하여 제2회전축(110) 상부에 설치된 기어와 체인으로 연결되어 구성된 흡착부(90)와; 제1회전축(80) 및 제2회전축(110)의 하부와 연결되며, 흡착판(50)이 박스를 흡착하고 파기하는 것을 컨트롤하는 흡입차단장치(60)와; 이송부에 위치하고 실린더(120)로 상, 하 작동되는 푸셔(130)(130)와; 모터와 체인으로 연결된 전동축의 일측에 전동축과 결합되고, 푸셔(130)와 링크(55)로 연결되어 회전에 따라 푸셔(130)를 전, 후 왕복운동을 하도록 설치된 원판(140)으로 구성된 것이 특징이다. The box box with the present invention box opening and transporting device is penetrated through the plate 20, the upper portion is equipped with a rotary disk 30 grooved in a substantially circular shape, the lower portion bevel to transmit the power of the power shaft A rotating spindle 40 formed by installing a gear; It penetrates through the plate 20, is fixed to the plate 20 by a housing, branched pipes are connected to the adsorption plate 50 by a connecting pipe, and a lower portion of the pipes passing ...

用于自动制备定制的包装产品的机器

本发明涉及一种用于由连续的层状材料自动制备定制的包装产品(I)的机器，该机器包括：至少一个切割和形成折痕单元(2)，以形成具有多个切割部和/或弯折线(C)的层状材料片材(F)；至少一个几何形状可变的成形单元(5)，用于使如此切割和形成折痕的片材(F)形成为具有预定尺寸的包装产品(I)；多功能的自动化操纵器(24)，用于从切割和形成折痕单元(2)中一次自动地拾取一张片材(F)并且将片材供给至成形单元(5)，操纵器(24)设计成自动地适应成形单元(5)上的包装产品(I)的尺寸、并且与所述成形单元相互作用以形成包装产品(I)。

Apparatus for seperating a moist compound

본 발명은 분리기에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 연속적으로 공급되는 피혼합물의 압력을 이용하여 액체를 추출함과 동시에 탈수된 입자를 분리 배출하는 수분이 포함된 혼합물 분리장치에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a separator, and more particularly, to a mixture separation device including water for extracting liquid and separating and dewatering the dehydrated particles by using the pressure of the mixture to be continuously supplied. 본 발명에 따른 수분이 포함된 혼합물 분리장치는 전방에는 분리 가능한 노즐이 구비되어 있고 후방에는 혼합물 투입공이 형성되어 있으며 하부에는 액체 배출관이 구비되며, 내부에는 원통형 필터부가 구비되어 있는 압축원통과; 상기 혼합물 투입공에 연결되어 펌프를 통해 혼합물을 강제 압송하여 공급시키는 공급관과; 상기 압축원통의 내부인 원통형 필터부의 내측에 모터를 통해 회전되어 혼합물의 입자를 압축 배출하면서 액체를 필터부로 추출시키는 스크류 축으로 구성되며, 상기 노즐은 원뿔통의 형상으로 전단에는 입자가 배출되는 배출구가 형성되어 있고 상기 배출구의 내측에는 상기 스크류 축의 전방을 지지하는 고정대가 구비되되, 상기 스크류 축은 노즐의 배출구 측으로 스크류 판 간의 폭 및 그 직경이 점차적으로 작아지도록 형성됨을 특징으로 한다. Mixing apparatus containing a moisture according to the present invention is provided with a detachable nozzle in the front and the mixture is formed in the rear of the injection hole and the liquid discharge pipe is provided in the lower portion, the compression cylinder is provided with a cylindrical filter inside; A supply pipe connected to the mixture injection hole for forcibly feeding the mixture through a pump; It is composed of a screw shaft which is rotated through a motor inside the cylindrical filter portion, which is the inside of the compression cylinder, to extract the liquid to the filter portion while compressing and discharging the particles of the mixture. Is formed and the inside of the outlet is provided with a support for supporting the front of the screw shaft, the screw shaft is characterized in that the width and diameter between the screw plate toward the outlet side of the nozzle gradually decreases.

Apparatus of forming paper cover for case of plate egg

판란이 수용되는 케이스를 덮는 종이커버를 박스 형태로 성형하여 케이스에 안착시킬 수 있는 판란 케이스용 종이커버 성형장치를 제시한다. 그 성형장치는 종이커버를 흡착하는 흡착부 및 흡착부의 흡착프레임에 부착되며 종이커버를 박스 형태로 성형하는 성형포켓을 포함하고, 성형포켓은 포켓몸체, 포켓날개 및 돌출부를 포함하고, 포켓날개는 포켓몸체로부터 연장되고 종이커버의 외곽에 부합하도록 경사진 형태이며, 돌출부는 종이커버의 절개부를 관통한다. A paper cover molding apparatus for a plate case that can form a paper cover covering a case in which a plate is accommodated in a box shape and seated in the case is presented. The molding device includes a suction part for adsorbing a paper cover and a molding pocket attached to an adsorption frame of the adsorption unit and molding the paper cover into a box shape, the molding pocket including a pocket body, pocket wings and protrusions, and the pocket wings are It extends from the pocket body and has an inclined shape to match the outer edge of the paper cover, and the protrusion penetrates the cutout of the paper cover.

Device and method for removing a formed box from a mandrel

For preparing the machine of the packaging product of customization automatically

本发明涉及一种用于由连续的层状材料自动制备定制的包装产品(I)的机器，该机器包括：至少一个切割和形成折痕单元(2)，以形成具有多个切割部和/或弯折线(C)的层状材料片材(F)；至少一个几何形状可变的成形单元(5)，用于使如此切割和形成折痕的片材(F)形成为具有预定尺寸的包装产品(I)；多功能的自动化操纵器(24)，用于从切割和形成折痕单元(2)中一次自动地拾取一张片材(F)并且将片材供给至成形单元(5)，操纵器(24)设计成自动地适应成形单元(5)上的包装产品(I)的尺寸、并且与所述成形单元相互作用以形成包装产品(I)。

Carton forming unit blister packaging

본 발명은 블리스터 포장용 카톤 성형장치에 관한 것으로, 흡착부에 흡착된 카톤의 측면을 눌러서 카톤의 전면 및 배면이 양측면과 90°의 각도를 유지하도록 세우며 카톤의 성형 상태가 유지되도록 세워진 측면을 지지하는 성형부로 이루어진 카톤성형부; 카톤성형부의 일측의 프레임에 설치되고 카톤성형부에 흡착된 카톤이 카톤이송부로 이송되는 동안 카톤의 배면을 흡착하여서 납작한 상태의 카톤이 펼쳐지도록 1차로 성형하는 카톤보조성형부; 카톤의 양측면이 반시계방향으로 접힌 역방향의 카톤 측면을 시계방향으로 밀어서 카톤 전면과 측면이 90°를 유지하도록 성형하는 카톤역성형부; 프레임에 설치되고 카톤성형부가 결합되며 카톤성형부를 승강시키는 카톤성형부승강부를 포함하여 이루어진다. 따라서, 성형부에 의해 카톤의 전면 및 배면이 양측면과 정확하게 90°유지하도록 펼쳐지므로 이어지는 후속 공정들에서 에러가 발생되지 않고, 이에 따라 포장 작업이 중단없이 연속적으로 이루어지며, 제품의 생산성을 크게 향상시킬 수 있다. 또한, 카톤역성형부에 의해 양측면이 반시계방향으로 접힌 역방향의 카톤도 전면과 측면을 90°로 성형할 수 있으며, 이에 따라 카톤의 접힘 방향에 관계없이 카톤을 자동으로 정확하게 성형시킬 수 있으므로 호환성이 향상된다. The present invention relates to a blister packaging carton forming apparatus, by pressing the side of the carton adsorbed on the adsorption unit, the front and back of the carton is set to maintain an angle of 90 ° with both sides, and supports the side erected to maintain the molding state of the carton Carton molding portion consisting of a molded portion to be; Carton auxiliary molding unit is installed in the frame of one side of the carton molding portion, the carton auxiliary molding portion for primary molding so as to unfold the carton in the flat state by adsorbing the back of the carton while the carton adsorbed to the carton molding portion is transferred to the carton transfer part; Carton reverse molding portion for forming the front and side of the carton to maintain the 90 ° by pushing the carton side in the reverse direction folded both sides of the carton counterclockwise; It is installed on the frame and the carton molding portion is coupled to the carton molding portion lifting lifting comprises a carton molding portion. Therefore, the front and back of the carton is unfolded so that the front side and the back side of the carton are kept exactly 90 ° from both sides by the forming part, so that no error occurs in subsequent subsequent processes, thereby making the packaging work continuously without interruption, and greatly ...

Wrap-around packaging machine

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Method and device for packaging flat objects

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Verpacken von flachen, gestapelten Gegenständen 2, insbesondere von Briefhüllen, Verpackungsbeuteln und dergleichen, wobei zunächst die aus einer Produktionsmaschine 1 kommenden flachen Gegenstände 2 gestapelt und sodann in einer Verpackungsstation 6 zumindest teilweise unter Verwendung von mindestens einem Verpackungszuschnitt 5 verpackt und daraufhin weitertransportiert und aus der Verpackungsstation 6 ausgeschleust werden. DOLLAR A Der Kern der Erfindung besteht darin, daß die gestapelten Gegenstände 2 und die Verpackungszuschnitte 5 zum Erreichen der Verpackungsstation 6 zunächst aufeinanderzu sowie parallel versetzt zueinander bewegt werden, daß der aus Gegenstände 2 bestehende Stapel 3 sodann zum Erreichen der Verpackungsstation 6 quer zur ursprünglichen Transportrichtung 4 der Gegenstände 2 bewegt und in der Verpackungsstation 6 auf einen Verpackungszuschnitt 5 abgesetzt wird, daß der Stapel 3 sodann in zwei Verarbeitungspositionen 7, 8 der Verpackungsstation 6 in den Verpackungszuschnitt 5 verpackt wird, woraufhin er als Paket 10 quer zur ursprünglichen Transportrichtung 4 der Gegenstände 2 aus der Verpackungsstation 6 ausgeschleust wird und daß der jeweils nächste Verpackungszuschnitt 5 über das die verpackten Gegenstände 2 enthaltende Paket 10 bzw. über die zweite Verarbeitungsposition 8 hinweg der ersten Verarbeitungsposition 7 der Verpackungsstation 6 zugeführt wird. The invention relates to a method for packaging flat, stacked objects 2, in particular envelopes, packaging bags and the like, wherein the flat objects 2 coming from a production machine 1 are first stacked and then at least partially packed in a packaging station 6 using at least one packaging blank 5 and then transported further and removed from the packaging station 6. DOLLAR A The essence of the invention is that the stacked objects 2 and the packaging blanks 5 are first moved towards one another and parallel to one another to reach the packaging ...

Automatic assembly equipment of world box

本发明提供了一种天地盒的自动化组装设备，包括机箱，所述机箱上设有输送道，所述输送道上依次设有测距感应模块、天地盒翻转模块、天盒下料模块，所述天地盒翻转模块与所述天盒下料模块上侧设有天盒输送模块。本发明的自动化组装设备，能够自动组装天盒与地盒，无需人工操作，组装准确度高，组装效率高。

Disposable paper cup forming device

本发明公开了一种一次性纸杯成型装置，涉及次性杯子技术领域，该一次性纸杯成型装置，包括第一支撑架和第二支撑架，所述第二支撑架位于第一支撑架的一侧；所述第一支撑架的内部开设有下料孔，所述下料孔的顶部设置有用于支撑纸杯侧纸的支撑机构，所述下料孔的下方设置有用于取纸杯侧纸的取纸机构；所述第一支撑架的底部一侧固定有第二气缸，所述第二气缸的两侧均设置有导柱，两个所述导柱之间滑动连接有第一顶板，所述第一顶板的一侧与第二气缸的活塞杆连接，本发明中，使用时，通过控制调节螺杆的转动方向和圈数，可使载料板向下料孔的中心或外部进行移动，以便对不同宽度的纸板进行支撑，利用限位柱可对纸板的周围进行限位。

The patch foxing device of wine box automatic assembling

本发明涉及一种能给酒盒实现机械自动化粘贴围条的酒盒自动组装机的贴围条装置。该酒盒自动组装机的贴围条装置包括机架，其特征在于：机架上安装有围条料仓、围条台面以及用于将围条料仓内的围条推送到围条台面上的围条推送机构；围条台面的上方设有用于给围条喷胶的喷胶机构；围条台面的前方设有围条旋转机构，围条旋转机构包括有能放一条围条的旋转块以及驱动旋转块转动的旋转动力源。这种酒盒自动组装机的贴围条装置通过机械化实现围条的全自动粘贴，大大提高了酒盒制作的效率，降低了人工成本，而且还保证了围条的粘贴质量。

An Apparatus for casing a packing box

According to the present invention, provided is a box making device for manufacturing a packing box which comprises a box making device unit for manufacturing a packing box having an opened upper portion by folding side pieces formed in an edge unit of a floor piece based on a folding line. The box making device unit comprises: a box making mold member vertically pressurizing the floor piece of a box member downward, wherein the floor piece of the box member is formed on the inside of the folding line; a box making frame interfering each point of an edge unit of the box member pressurized downward by the box making mold member through an interference guide to enable the side pieces formed on the outside of the floor piece of the box member to be folded based on the folding line to be vertically stood; and a bundle packing unit binding and bundling the packing boxes by the unit number, wherein the packing boxes are made in the box making frame to be discharged.

Full-automatic western-style pastry box forming machine and control method thereof

本发明涉及一种全自动西点盒成型机及其控制方法，包括：机架；取料机构，所述取料机构用于将纸盒片逐个取出并输送；预成型机构，所述预成型机构用于将纸盒片挤压折叠；热定型机构，所述热定型机构用于将挤压折叠后的纸盒片加热贴合定型；移盒机构，所述移盒机构用于将预成型机构内加工后的纸盒片送入热定型机构；下料机构，所述下料机构用于将加工完成的纸盒收集并送出；其中，所述取料机构、预成型机构、热定型机构和下料机构在机架上依次排列设置。本发明的有益效果为：无需人工进行操作，通过自动控制进行，有效的提高了工作效率，使对西点盒的成型制造更加的方便。

Carton assembling device

提供纸箱组装装置，即使存在相互啮合的关系的折片的位置偏离标准位置，也能够适当进行啮合。在纸箱组装装置中，在压入机构(54)的头(541c)将锁定用大折片(Zfb3)压入时，通过吸附旋转机构(112)以及吸附保持机构(113)对纸箱(B)予以预定的位移，从而先行大折片(Zfb1)与锁定用大折片(Zfb3)相对移动。其结果是，位置偏离被消除，并且突出片(Zfb3a)与缺口(Zfb1a)啮合。

Sheet separator for automatic sheet feeding machines

The present invention relates to a sheet separator for an automatic sheet feeding machine capable of supplying separating a sheet on the top when a number of sheets are picked up in an operation for picking up a sheet for supplying, by being combined to a sheet feeding machine for supplying a sheet to a blanking machine. The sheet separator for an automatic sheet feeding machine includes: a body (210); a feed header frame (220) arranged on top of thet body (210); a sheet laminate (230) spaced at a predetermined interval toward the bottom, and having a plurality of sheets laminated; a sheet feeder arranged on the bottom of the sheet laminate (230) to transfer the sheet laminate (230) upward; a pickup unit (250) arranged on the bottom of the feed header frame (220) to suck up and pick up the upper most sheet of the sheet laminate (230); and a sheet pusher unit arranged next to the pickup unit (250) to supply the sheet picked up using the pickup unit (250) to the blanking machine.

Device and method for cutting out flat material blanks from flat material sheets

A device for cutting out flat material blanks from flat material sheets is described which has a cutting roll and a mating roll interacting with the cutting roll, the cutting roll and the mating roll forming a roll gap into which the flat material sheets can be inserted for cutting out the flat material blanks, wherein a residual material is produced. This device is to be developed in such a way that, firstly, it involves the lowest possible outlay in terms of equipment and, secondly, it is not restricted in its application to flat material sheets having a certain minimum length. To achieve this object, it is proposed to design both the cutting roll and the mating roll in each case as a suction roll having a lateral surface which has a multiplicity of suction air openings, wherein the suction air is admitted to the cutting roll and the mating roll in such a way that, directly after the cutting-out, the flat material blanks can be transported further on the lateral surface of the cutting or mating roll and the residual material can be transported further on the lateral surface of the mating or cutting roll.

Automatic paper blank box folding equipment and automatic box folding mechanism thereof

本发明公开了一种纸胚自动折盒设备及其自动折盒机构，包括上料装置、自动折盒机构以及出料装置，其中自动折盒机构，包括工作台，所述工作台上设置有供纸胚放置的放置槽，所述放置槽底壁贯穿且设置有升降板，所述工作台上设置有驱使升降板升降的第一驱动件，所述放置槽的侧壁上顶部设置有倾斜朝外且用于与纸胚的侧壁翻折边抵接的倾斜面，所述倾斜面和升降板上均设置有吸孔，所述工作台对应放置槽的上方设置有推动纸胚的顶壁翻折边翻转盖合的推动机构；使用时纸胚自动送至放置槽中，借助自动折盒机构实行纸胚自动折盒操作，然后再被送至出料装置处，全程实现纸胚的自动折盒，大程度降低人力且有效提高生产效率。

Carton opening system

本发明公开了一种纸箱开箱系统，它包括展开状纸箱输送机构(1)和用于将展开状纸箱变换成箱体的箱体成型机构(2)，纸箱输送机构(1)包括机架(3)、底座(4)、直线驱动机构，机架(3)内且位于机架(3)的左右端部分别旋转安装有从动转轴(5)和主动转轴(6)，机架(3)的侧面固定安装有伺服电机(7)，伺服电机(7)的输出轴与主动转轴(6)的一端经联轴器连接，主动转轴(6)上安装有两个主动皮带轮(8)，从动转轴(5)上安装有两个分别与主动皮带轮(8)相对应的从动皮带轮(9)。本发明的技术特点为：无需工人拿取展开状纸箱、开箱效率高、减轻工人劳动强度、开箱后箱体强度高、开箱后箱体美观、降低开箱成本。

Blanks, boxes, devices, and methods for packaging elongated articles

Forming machine of paper containers

본 발명의 종이용기 성형기계는, 음식물을 담을 수 있는 종이용기가 입체적인 형상으로 성형되도록 순차적인 다단계 성형방식이 적용되고, 종이용기를 입체적이면서 고속으로 성형하기 위해 고온 전도 방식에 의한 가압 성형방식이 적용되고, 종이용기 성형기계를 통해 생산되는 종이용기는 국물이 있는 음식물도 흘러내리지 않도록 성형되는 발명에 관한 것이다. In the paper container forming machine of the present invention, a sequential multi-stage molding method is applied so that a paper container capable of holding food is formed into a three-dimensional shape, and a pressure molding method by a high-temperature conduction method is applied to form a paper container in a three-dimensional and high-speed manner. Applied, and the paper container produced through a paper container forming machine relates to an invention in which food with soup is molded so as not to flow down.

Device and method for cutting out flat material blanks in sheets of flat material

Automatic continuous lamination feeder for Tomson cutting machines

본 발명은 톰슨기(T) 상으로 합지(B)를 순차적으로 자동 급지하는 급지장치에 관련되며, 그 구성의 특징으로서 상기 톰슨기(T)의 최하류측에 위치하도록 설치되고, 적재된 합지(B)를 연속적으로 도입하는 도입테이블(11)을 구비하는 도입유니트(10); 상기 도입유니트(10)의 일측에 인접하도록 설치되고, 합지(B)를 도입 받아 연속으로 공급하는 리프트(21)를 구비하는 적재유니트(20); 상기 적재유니트(20)의 상부측에 인접하도록 설치되고, 합지(B)를 흡착하여 이송하는 흡착패드(31)와 이송벨트(35)를 구비하는 이송유니트(30); 및 상기 이송유니트(30)의 하류측에 인접하도록 설치되고, 합지(B)를 한 장씩 공급하는 로딩대(41)와 공급대(45)를 구비하는 공급유니트(40);를 포함하여 이루어지는 것을 특징으로 한다. 이에 따라 본 발명은, 자동화 포장박스 설비라인에서 합지를 안정적으로 다음 공정에 연속적으로 자동 급지하여 양산 시스템의 안정화를 달성하고, 작동의 효율성, 신속성, 정확성은 물론 불량률을 최소화하여 공정 간의 생산 격차를 줄여 제품 수율과 생산성 향상하면서도 안전사고를 미연에 방지하여 공정 자동화의 효율을 더욱 더 기여하는 효과가 있다.

Device for packaging groups in separate packages, especially for pre-packed food products, like butter, margarine or similar in a carton or similar

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zum Abpacken von gruppierten Einzelpackungen, insbesondere vorverpackten Lebensmittelprodukten, wie Butter, Margarine oder dgl. in einen Umkarton oder dgl. mit Hilfe einer sich zumindest bis in den Bereich eines um eine im wesentlichen vertikale Achse (5) schrittweise drehbar gelagerten Drehtellers (4) oder dgl. erstreckenden Zuführeinrichtung für Einzelpackungen, die in bis auf eine oben liegende Einfüllöffnung geschlossene Kammern (18) des Drehtellers gebracht werden, die nacheinander durch Verdrehen des Drehtellers in Ausrichtung mit einem oberhalb des Drehtellers gelegenen Falt- und Niederhaltereinrichtung (9) für Packmittelzuschnitte und durch eine stufenweise Höhenverstellung des Drehtellers einschließlich der Falteinrichtung zwecks lagenbildung der Einzelpackungsgruppen in unterschiedlich hoch gelegene Aufnahmeposition verstellbar sind. Auf diese Weise kommt man zu einer eine kompakte Bauweise aufweisenden Abpackvorrichtung, die mit hohen Arbeitstakten betrieben werden kann und die mit großer Sicherheit eine weitgehend störunanfällige Handhabung der gruppiert abgepackten Einzelpackungen gewährleistet. <IMAGE> The invention relates to a device for packaging grouped individual packs, in particular prepacked food products, such as butter, margarine or the like, in an outer carton or the like, with the aid of a step by step, at least up to the area of, a substantially vertical axis (5) rotatably mounted turntable (4) or the like. Extending feed device for individual packs, which are brought into chambers (18) of the turntable which are closed except for an upper filling opening, which are successively arranged by rotating the turntable in alignment with a folding and hold-down device located above the turntable (9) for packaging blanks and by means of a gradual height adjustment of the turntable including the folding device for the purpose of forming the position of the individual pack groups in differently ...

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGES, PACKAGES OBTAINED.

L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'emballages dont le contenant est réalisé à partir d'une feuille en carton plane prédécoupée et prérainée, chaque contenant étant constitué en 3 dimensions avec fond et parois latérales par pliage, l'intérieur du volume du contenant étant ensuite revêtu d'un film plastifié par thermoformage. Le procédé comporte : - le chargement automatisé à une cadence prédéterminée des feuilles dans au moins une empreinte de moule de thermoformage ; - le thermoformage du film dans les contenants à une cadence synchronisée à la cadence de chargement. Les emballages de l'invention sont obtenus par des machines comportant à titre essentiel des étages de chargement et de thermoformage. The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of packaging, the container of which is made from a pre-cut and pre-grooved flat cardboard sheet, each container being made up in 3 dimensions with a bottom and side walls by folding, the interior of the volume of the container then being coated with a plasticized film by thermoforming. The method comprises: - the automated loading at a predetermined rate of the sheets into at least one thermoforming mold cavity; - the thermoforming of the film in the containers at a rate synchronized with the rate of loading. The packages of the invention are obtained by machines essentially comprising loading and thermoforming stages.