US3916600A
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Device for loading of packages into transport containers
Assignee: Tetra Pak AB
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Filing: 1975-01-15
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1995-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus to load a package transport container which includes an intermediate collection station whereat a number of individual packages are collected and oriented prior to transfer to the final transport container.
Inventors
- 👤 Ingvar K O Falt
- 👤 Per-Allan Ljungberg
- 👤 Franz Soukup
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B5/00; B65B5/06; B65B5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
Apparatus for the loading of tetrahedron shaped packages into transport containers comprising: means to move a plurality of tetrahedron shaped packages along a conveyor track to a collection station, means mounting a first container on one side of said conveyor track, means mounting a second container on the other side of said conveyor track, said containers being adapted to support an oriented arrangement of said tetrahedron shaped packages, means to rotate each said container in a step-by-step manner in synchronization with the advance of the packages along the conveyor track, means to selectively place tetrahedron shaped packages in an oriented position in said first container or said second container, swivellable arm means to transport the oriented arrangement of tetrahedron shaped packages in one of said containers to a transport container and means to load said preoriented packages into said Transport container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
Apparatus for the loading of tetrahedron shaped packages into transport containers comprising: means to move a plurality of tetrahedron shaped packages along a conveyor track to a collection station, means mounting a first container on one side of said conveyor track, means mounting a second container on the other side of said conveyor track, said containers being adapted to support an oriented arrangement of said tetrahedron shaped packages, means to rotate each said container in a step-by-step manner in synchronization with the advance of the packages along the conveyor track, means to selectively place tetrahedron shaped packages in an oriented position in said first container or said second container, swivellable arm means to transport the oriented arrangement of tetrahedron shaped packages in one of said containers to a transport container and means to load said preoriented packages into said Transport container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means to selectively place tetrahedron shaped packages in one or the other of said containers includes a pivotally mounted guide rail to deflect packages into one container or the other.
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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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |