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US3834115A
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Bag packing apparatus
Assignee: Fibreboard Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-29
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1992-11-29
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus sequentially comprises an article infeed station for conveying a plurality of sealed bags in tandem, an article conveying station for receiving and moving the bags transversely relative to the infeed station, a carton conveying station for simultaneously moving shipping cartons parallel to the article conveying station and a packing station for depositing layers of the bags in the cartons. The infeed station comprises a plurality of parallel chutes and an underlying conveyor which sequentially deposits a bag from each chute onto a conveyor of the article conveying station. The latter conveyor moves the bags into the packing station whereat each bag is picked up by a vacuum head and deposited into a carton which is moved thereunder by a conveyor of the carton conveying station.
Inventors
- 👤 R Johnson
- 👤 L Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B5/00; B65B5/10; B65B5/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
312 words
A packing apparatus comprising an article infeed station, including first conveying means for moving a plurality of articles along a first flight path in tandem, at least three guide means defining at least two parallel chutes, extending in the direction of said first flight path for guiding a row of articles through each of said chutes, and a stop gate means disposed in each of said chutes for alternately closing to prevent the passage of a leading article thereby and for opening to permit the passage of such leading article thereby, an article conveying station, including second conveying means for moving said articles along a second flight path, transverse to said first flight path, a carton conveying station, including a third conveying means for moving cartons along a third flight path, parallel to said second flight path, an article packaging station, positioned adjacent to said second and third conveying means, including packaging means for removing said articles from said second conveying means and for depositing said articles in a respective one of said cartons and control means operatively connected to each of said first, second and third conveying means, said stop gate means and said packing means for sequentially (a) opening each of said stop gate means, (b) stopping said second conveying means, (c) transferring said leading articles onto said second conveying means, (d) stopping said third conveying means, (e) removing articles from said second conveying means and depositing a first layer of such articles in one of said cartons, (f) transferring additional articles onto said second conveying means from said article infeed station, (g) moving said third conveying means a predetermined distance along said third flight path, (h) stopping said third conveying means, (i) removing said additional articles from said second conveying means and (j) depositing a second layer of said additional articles onto said first layer in said one carton.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
312 words
A packing apparatus comprising an article infeed station, including first conveying means for moving a plurality of articles along a first flight path in tandem, at least three guide means defining at least two parallel chutes, extending in the direction of said first flight path for guiding a row of articles through each of said chutes, and a stop gate means disposed in each of said chutes for alternately closing to prevent the passage of a leading article thereby and for opening to permit the passage of such leading article thereby, an article conveying station, including second conveying means for moving said articles along a second flight path, transverse to said first flight path, a carton conveying station, including a third conveying means for moving cartons along a third flight path, parallel to said second flight path, an article packaging station, positioned adjacent to said second and third conveying means, including packaging means for removing said articles from said second conveying means and for depositing said articles in a respective one of said cartons and control means operatively connected to each of said first, second and third conveying means, said stop gate means and said packing means for sequentially (a) opening each of said stop gate means, (b) stopping said second conveying means, (c) transferring said leading articles onto said second conveying means, (d) stopping said third conveying means, (e) removing articles from said second conveying means and depositing a first layer of such articles in one of said cartons, (f) transferring additional articles onto said second conveying means from said article infeed station, (g) moving said third conveying means a predetermined distance along said third flight path, (h) stopping said third conveying means, (i) removing said additional articles from said second conveying means and (j) depositing a second layer of said additional articles onto said first layer in said one carton.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first conveying means comprises a first endless conveyor terminating at its forward end adjacent to said second conveying means and a second endless conveyor positioned adjacent to said first conveyor and underlying said second conveying means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said article infeed station further comprises holding means for holding a trailing article, disposed in trailing relationship to each of said leading articles, in response to opening of said stop gate means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said stop gate means comprises a stop gate pivotally mounted in said apparatus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said stop gate means further comprises actuating means operatively connected to said stop gate for selectively pivoting said stop gate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said article infeed station further comprises holding means operatively connected to said stop gate for holding a trailing article in response to opening of said stop gate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said second conveying means comprises an endless conveyor having a plurality of transversely disposed and longitudinally spaced flight bars secured thereon for engAging and moving said articles alongsaid second flight path.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said article conveying station further comprises control means for moving said second conveying means intermittently along said second flight path.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said control means comprises indexing means for sequentially stopping and moving said second conveying means at substantially equal time intervals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said third conveying means comprises an endless conveyor having a plurality of transversely disposed and longitudinally spaced flight bars secured thereon for engaging and moving said cartons along said third flight path.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said carton conveying station further comprises an upstanding guide plate positioned on each side of said third conveying means for guiding said cartons along said third flight path.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said carton conveying station further comprises control means for moving said third conveying means in synchronization with respect to said second conveying means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said carton conveying station further comprises a horizontally disposed stationary table disposed transversely relative to said third conveying means and adapted to load cartons onto said third conveying means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said carton conveying station further comprises latch means positioned at a forward end of said table, adjacent to said third conveying means, for aiding in the positioning of a carton on said third conveying means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said packing means comprises a plurality of suction heads movably mounted therein and actuating means operatively connected to each of said heads for sequentially moving each head downwardly into engagement with an article, moving each head over a carton on said third conveying means and releasing and depositing such article in said carton.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein said actuating means comprises a first movable member, attached to each of said heads, slidably mounted in said apparatus for vertical movements toward and away from said second conveying means and a second movable member, attached to said first movable member, slidably mounted in said apparatus for horizontal movements toward and away from said third conveying means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein said actuating means further comprises first and second double-acting cylinders operatively connected to said first and second movable members, respectively.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 19 wherein said actuating means further comprises and second bellcranks each operatively connected between one of said first and second double acting cylinders and a respective one of said first and second movable members.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 18 wherein said actuating means further comprises a spring-loaded cushioning link operatively connected between said first movable member and said first bellcrank.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
185 words
A packing apparatus comprising an article conveying means for moving articles intermittently along a flight path, a carton conveying means for moving cartons intermittently along a flight path which is parallel to said first-mentioned flight path, packing means comprising a plurality of suction heads movably mounted in said apparatus and actuating means operatively connected to each of said heads for moving each head downwardly into engagement with an article on said article conveying means and over a carton on said carton conveying means and for depositing such article in said carton, said actuating means comprising a first member, attached to each of said heads, slidably mounted in said apparatus for vertical movements toward and away from said article conveying means, a second member, attached to said first member, slidably mounted in said apparatus for horizontal movements toward and away from said carton conveyIng means, first and second double-acting cylinders operatively connected to said first and second members, respectively, and first and second bellcranks operatively connected between each of said first and second double acting cylinders and a respective one of said first and second members.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
185 words
A packing apparatus comprising an article conveying means for moving articles intermittently along a flight path, a carton conveying means for moving cartons intermittently along a flight path which is parallel to said first-mentioned flight path, packing means comprising a plurality of suction heads movably mounted in said apparatus and actuating means operatively connected to each of said heads for moving each head downwardly into engagement with an article on said article conveying means and over a carton on said carton conveying means and for depositing such article in said carton, said actuating means comprising a first member, attached to each of said heads, slidably mounted in said apparatus for vertical movements toward and away from said article conveying means, a second member, attached to said first member, slidably mounted in said apparatus for horizontal movements toward and away from said carton conveyIng means, first and second double-acting cylinders operatively connected to said first and second members, respectively, and first and second bellcranks operatively connected between each of said first and second double acting cylinders and a respective one of said first and second members.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 20 wherein said actuating means further comprises a spring-loaded cushioning link operatively connected between said first member and said first bellcrank.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 20 further comprising control means operatively connected to each of said article and carton conveying means for intermittently stopping and starting said article and carton conveying means to transversely align a carton with a layer of said articles.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus of claim 22 wherein said control means is further operatively connected to said carton conveying means and to said packing means for substantially simultaneously stopping said article and carton conveying means, removing articles from said article conveying means and depositing a first layer of such articles in one of said transversely aligned cartons.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 23 wherein said control means is further operative for moving said carton conveying means a predetermined distance along its flight path, stopping said carton conveying means, removing additional articles from said article conveying means and depositing a second layer of such articles on said first layer of articles in said one carton.
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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |