US3695151A
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Machine for opening cartons
Assignee: Societe Nationale dExploitation Industrielle des Tabacs et Allumettes SAS
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Filing: 1971-07-28
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1991-07-28
Abstract
Abstract Machine for opening cartons comprising a magazine for flattened cartons, means for opening and converting cartons to a parallelepipedal shape, means for transferring cartons, means for displacing the flaps with respect to the faces of the carton whereby presenting said cartons with the flaps closed at one end thereof, means acting transversely to the longitudinal axis of the carton in cooperation with said opening means, means for separating two opposite flaps of said end and whereby causing said flaps to move apart towards the exterior of their respective initial planes and constitute two guide planes for the two other flaps of the said end and means for inwardly folding back said other flaps.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Caron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:25
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/74; B31B50/76; B31B50/80; B31B2100/00; B31B2120/00; B31B2120/30; B31B50/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A machine for opening cartons comprising a magazine for said cartons, means for drawing out the cartons one after the other from said magazine, means for opening said cartons, means for closing the flaps of a first end face of each carton, means for bringing successively each carton onto a transfer way, means for outwardly spreading the opposite flaps of the second end face, guiding means located downstream of said spreading means for keeping said opposite flaps spread outwardly, receiving means for said cartons to keep said opposite flaps spread outwardly, and means for transferring each carton on said transfer way to said receiving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A machine for opening cartons comprising a magazine for said cartons, means for drawing out the cartons one after the other from said magazine, means for opening said cartons, means for closing the flaps of a first end face of each carton, means for bringing successively each carton onto a transfer way, means for outwardly spreading the opposite flaps of the second end face, guiding means located downstream of said spreading means for keeping said opposite flaps spread outwardly, receiving means for said cartons to keep said opposite flaps spread outwardly, and means for transferring each carton on said transfer way to said receiving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The machine as defined in claim 1 wherein said machine comprises a pre-boxing machine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pre-boxing machine as defined in claim 2 wherein said cartons are knocked-down cartons.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pre-boxing machine as defined in claim 3, including means for converting said cartons into a parallelepipedal shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pre-boxing machine as defined in claim 4 wherein said transfer way has a direction perpendicular to said first end face.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pre-boxing machine as defined in claim 5 wherein said opposite flaps of the second end face are spread opposite to said first end face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The pre-boxing machine as defined in claim 6 wherein said spreading means is located on the paths followed by the edges of said opposite flaps during the movement of the carton on said transfer way.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pre-boxing machine as defined in claim 7 wherein said receiving means cooperate with means for transferring the cartons to a boxing machine.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The pre-boxing machine as defined in claim 8 wherein said receiving means comprise a frame closed on three sides and a movable plate to close off the opening of said frame when the carton is housed therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A pre-boxing machine as defined in claim 9 wherein said means for translating said each carton comprise pushing means for exerting a thrust on said first end face.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |