US3572003A
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Packaging machine and method
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1968-09-13
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Granted: 1971-03-23
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Expires: 1988-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A packaging machine for securing a wrapper-type blank about a group of articles is provided with a continuously movable tucking stud mounted on an endless conveyor element whose working reach is disposed alongside the path of movement of a group of articles and an associated blank, said stud being engageable with a pair of article retaining and blank reinforcing flaps so as to fold such flaps inwardly of the blank to positions of enveloping relationship relative to an article. Guides are arranged so as to complete the folding of the blank in such manner as to force the flaps into secure article gripping relationship relative to the article and thereafter the ends of the blank are folded underneath the group of articles and secured together.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Perry
- 👤 Harry A Fawcett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/12; B65D71/14; B65D71/16; B65B; B65B11/00; B65B11/06; B65B11/08; B65B11/10; B65B11/105; B65D71/24; B65D71/26; B65D71/28; B65D71/32; B65D71/34; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00154; B65D2571/00185; B65D2571/00197; B65D2571/00246; B65D2571/00253; B65D2571/00259; B65D2571/00265; B65D2571/00277; B65D2571/00308; B65D2571/00333; B65D2571/00339; B65D2571/00432; B65D2571/00438; B65D2571/00444; B65D2571/00555; B65D2571/00561; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/00716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A machine for packaging articles in a tubular wraparound carrier formed from a blank having a pair of walls adjoined together along a fold line and having a pair of article retaining and blank reinforcing flaps disposed astride said fold line, said machine comprising means for advancing a blank and its associated articles along a predetermined path, means for folding portions of the blank including at least one of said walls alongside the associated articles, and a tucking stud movable in synchronism with the articles and with the blank and disposed alongside the path of movement thereof and in generally normal relation to said walls, said tucking stud being arranged to move in a laterally convergent direction relative to said path of movement of the blank and articles to engage said pair of flaps and to fold such flaps inwardly of the carrier and said tucking stud being movable in a divergent direction in a substantially vertical plane relative to the path of movement of the blank and articles, and guide means engageable with the carrier walls for holding such walls against substantial sidewise displacement during folding of said flaps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A machine for packaging articles in a tubular wraparound carrier formed from a blank having a pair of walls adjoined together along a fold line and having a pair of article retaining and blank reinforcing flaps disposed astride said fold line, said machine comprising means for advancing a blank and its associated articles along a predetermined path, means for folding portions of the blank including at least one of said walls alongside the associated articles, and a tucking stud movable in synchronism with the articles and with the blank and disposed alongside the path of movement thereof and in generally normal relation to said walls, said tucking stud being arranged to move in a laterally convergent direction relative to said path of movement of the blank and articles to engage said pair of flaps and to fold such flaps inwardly of the carrier and said tucking stud being movable in a divergent direction in a substantially vertical plane relative to the path of movement of the blank and articles, and guide means engageable with the carrier walls for holding such walls against substantial sidewise displacement during folding of said flaps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
A machine according to claim 1 wherein said tucking stud is movably mounted on a base element and wherein said base element is adjustably mounted to vary the degree of divergence of the path of movement of said stud in a substantially vertical direction relative to said predetermined path of movement of the blank and articles during flap folding movement of said stud.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
228 words
A machine for packaging a plurality of articles arranged in at least one row in rectilinear relation in a wraparound-type carrier having a top portion, spaced sidewalls, a pair of bottom lap panels and a plurality of pairs of flaps struck from certain portions of the carrier and constituting article retaining and carrier reinforcing means, said machine comprising means for advancing a group of articles along a predetermined path, means for advancing a wrapper blank along said path and immediately above a group of articles to be packaged, means for folding said sidewalls and said lap panels downwardly alongside the group of articles, and a tucking stud movable in synchronism with the group of articles and with the blank and disposed generally alongside the path of movement thereof and in generally normal relation to said sidewalls and lap panels, said tucking stud being arranged to move generally parallel with and in a transversely converging direction relative to said predetermined path and said stud being disposed to engage a pair of said flaps following downward folding of said sidewalls and of said lap panels to fold said flaps inwardly of the carrier, and guide means engageable with the carrier sidewall and lap panel which are associated with said pair of flaps for holding such sidewall and panel against substantial sidewise displacement during folding of said flaps by said stud.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
228 words
A machine for packaging a plurality of articles arranged in at least one row in rectilinear relation in a wraparound-type carrier having a top portion, spaced sidewalls, a pair of bottom lap panels and a plurality of pairs of flaps struck from certain portions of the carrier and constituting article retaining and carrier reinforcing means, said machine comprising means for advancing a group of articles along a predetermined path, means for advancing a wrapper blank along said path and immediately above a group of articles to be packaged, means for folding said sidewalls and said lap panels downwardly alongside the group of articles, and a tucking stud movable in synchronism with the group of articles and with the blank and disposed generally alongside the path of movement thereof and in generally normal relation to said sidewalls and lap panels, said tucking stud being arranged to move generally parallel with and in a transversely converging direction relative to said predetermined path and said stud being disposed to engage a pair of said flaps following downward folding of said sidewalls and of said lap panels to fold said flaps inwardly of the carrier, and guide means engageable with the carrier sidewall and lap panel which are associated with said pair of flaps for holding such sidewall and panel against substantial sidewise displacement during folding of said flaps by said stud.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A machine according to claim 3 wherein said guide means is effective to complete the folding of said flaps by imparting transverse movement to said sidewall and lap panel relative to said stud.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A machine according to claim 3 wherein said stud is mounted on an endless element movably mounted on a base element disposed in a generally horizontal plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A machine according to claim 5 wherein said base element is tilted downwardly Somewhat in the direction of movement of a group of articles and the associated blank so that the working reach of said endless element moves in a downward direction relative to said path of movement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A machine according to claim 5 wherein said base element is tilted inwardly toward a group of articles and its blank by a slight angle of tilt.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
196 words
A method of enveloping at least one article within a wrapper-type blank having a pair of walls adjoined together and having a pair of article retaining and blank reinforcing flaps disposed astride the junction between said walls, the method comprising continuously moving the article along a predetermined path, placing a blank in transverse relation to the path of movement of the article and moving it in synchronism therewith, folding the ends of the blank alongside the article, folding said article retaining and blank reinforcing flaps through angles greater than 90* to positions wherein the flaps of said pair of flaps are disposed in spaced angular relation to each other so as to receive therebetween a part of the article, moving said walls in a direction toward said article to cause said flaps to move into engagement with said article thereby to cause said flaps to swing through additional increments of angular movement so as securely to grip the article while the blank and article are moving along said predetermined path, and folding the ends of the blank including one of said walls in a transverse direction relative to the predetermined path of movement of the article.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
196 words
A method of enveloping at least one article within a wrapper-type blank having a pair of walls adjoined together and having a pair of article retaining and blank reinforcing flaps disposed astride the junction between said walls, the method comprising continuously moving the article along a predetermined path, placing a blank in transverse relation to the path of movement of the article and moving it in synchronism therewith, folding the ends of the blank alongside the article, folding said article retaining and blank reinforcing flaps through angles greater than 90* to positions wherein the flaps of said pair of flaps are disposed in spaced angular relation to each other so as to receive therebetween a part of the article, moving said walls in a direction toward said article to cause said flaps to move into engagement with said article thereby to cause said flaps to swing through additional increments of angular movement so as securely to grip the article while the blank and article are moving along said predetermined path, and folding the ends of the blank including one of said walls in a transverse direction relative to the predetermined path of movement of the article.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-22 | 1974-09-21 | 1975-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-22 | 1978-09-21 | 1979-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-22 | 1982-09-21 | 1983-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |