US4011799A
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Carton erecting apparatus
Assignee: Smurfit Kappa Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1975-11-10
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1995-11-10
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for erecting flattened tubular cartons held in a hopper and depositing them on an endless conveyor which includes structure mounted for reciprocal movement between the hopper and conveyor and having vacuum transfer means for gripping a carton and plenum means at one end of the carton for opening the carton.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis A. Chidsey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:30
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/02; B31B50/04; B31B50/07; B31B2100/00; B31B2120/00; B31B2120/30; B31B50/06; B31B50/062; B31B50/74; B31B50/76; B31B50/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
In an apparatus for erecting collapsible, open-ended, tubular cartons each comprising a plurality of foldably interconnected panels, the combination of: a. a hopper member for holding a plurality of cartons in flattened condition; b. a conveyor member positioned adjacent said hopper member and including retaining means, which are spaced from each other a distance equal to the width of an erected carton, for retaining erected cartons therebetween; c. carton erecting and transfer structure mounted for reciprocal movement between said hopper member and said conveyor member; d. said structure including: i. vacuum transfer means for engaging a panel of one of said cartons in said hopper member; ii. moveable plenum means adjacent at least one end of said structure for applying positive air pressure against at least one end of said one carton to erect said carton as said carton is transferred by said structure from said hopper member to said conveyor member; e. means for moving said structure between said hopper member and said conveyor member whereby said plenum means moves in unison with said vacuum transfer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
In an apparatus for erecting collapsible, open-ended, tubular cartons each comprising a plurality of foldably interconnected panels, the combination of: a. a hopper member for holding a plurality of cartons in flattened condition; b. a conveyor member positioned adjacent said hopper member and including retaining means, which are spaced from each other a distance equal to the width of an erected carton, for retaining erected cartons therebetween; c. carton erecting and transfer structure mounted for reciprocal movement between said hopper member and said conveyor member; d. said structure including: i. vacuum transfer means for engaging a panel of one of said cartons in said hopper member; ii. moveable plenum means adjacent at least one end of said structure for applying positive air pressure against at least one end of said one carton to erect said carton as said carton is transferred by said structure from said hopper member to said conveyor member; e. means for moving said structure between said hopper member and said conveyor member whereby said plenum means moves in unison with said vacuum transfer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said means for moving said structure moves said structure through at least one arc as said structure travels between said hopper and conveyor members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said carton erecting structure includes a laterally extending bar, and wherein said vacuum transfer means includes at least one vacuum cup mechanism mounted on said bar for movement therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
174 words
In an apparatus for erecting collapsible, open-ended, tubular cartons each comprising a plurality of foldably interconnected panels, the combination of: a. a hopper member for folding a plurality of cartons in flattened condition; b. a conveyor member positioned adjacent said hopper member and including retaining means, which are spaced from each other a distance equal to the width of an erected carton, for retaining erected cartons therebetween; c. carton erecting and transfer structure mounted for reciprocal movement between said hopper member and said conveyor member; d. said structure including: i. vacuum transfer means for engaging a panel of one of said cartons in said hopper member; ii. plenum means adjacent at least one of said structure for applying positive air pressure against at least one end of said one carton to erect said carton as said carton is transferred by said structure from said hopper member to said conveyor member; e. means for moving said structure between said hopper member and said conveyor member whereby said structure moves through a pair of separate arcs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
174 words
In an apparatus for erecting collapsible, open-ended, tubular cartons each comprising a plurality of foldably interconnected panels, the combination of: a. a hopper member for folding a plurality of cartons in flattened condition; b. a conveyor member positioned adjacent said hopper member and including retaining means, which are spaced from each other a distance equal to the width of an erected carton, for retaining erected cartons therebetween; c. carton erecting and transfer structure mounted for reciprocal movement between said hopper member and said conveyor member; d. said structure including: i. vacuum transfer means for engaging a panel of one of said cartons in said hopper member; ii. plenum means adjacent at least one of said structure for applying positive air pressure against at least one end of said one carton to erect said carton as said carton is transferred by said structure from said hopper member to said conveyor member; e. means for moving said structure between said hopper member and said conveyor member whereby said structure moves through a pair of separate arcs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
174 words
In an apparatus for erecting collapsible, open-ended, tubular cartons each comprising a plurality of foldably interconnected panels, the combination of: a. a hopper member for holding a plurality of cartons in flattened condition; b. conveyor member positioned adjacent said hopper member and including retaining means, which are spaced from each other a distance equal to the width of an erected carton, for retaining erected cartons therebetween; c. carton erecting and transfer structure mounted for reciprocal movement between said hopper member and said conveyor member; d. said structure including: i. a laterally extending bar; ii. vacuum transfer means for engaging a panel of one of said cartons in said hopper member; iii. at least one plenum mounted adjacent an end of said bar for movement therewith and for applying positive air pressure against at least one end of said one carton to erect said carton as said carton is transferred by said structure from said hopper member to said conveyor member; e. means for moving said structure between said hopper member and said conveyor member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
174 words
In an apparatus for erecting collapsible, open-ended, tubular cartons each comprising a plurality of foldably interconnected panels, the combination of: a. a hopper member for holding a plurality of cartons in flattened condition; b. conveyor member positioned adjacent said hopper member and including retaining means, which are spaced from each other a distance equal to the width of an erected carton, for retaining erected cartons therebetween; c. carton erecting and transfer structure mounted for reciprocal movement between said hopper member and said conveyor member; d. said structure including: i. a laterally extending bar; ii. vacuum transfer means for engaging a panel of one of said cartons in said hopper member; iii. at least one plenum mounted adjacent an end of said bar for movement therewith and for applying positive air pressure against at least one end of said one carton to erect said carton as said carton is transferred by said structure from said hopper member to said conveyor member; e. means for moving said structure between said hopper member and said conveyor member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
176 words
In an apparatus for erecting collapsible, open-ended, tubular cartons each comprising a plurality of foldably interconnected panels, the combination of: a. a hopper member for holding a plurality of cartons in flattened condition; b. a conveyor member positioned adjacent said hopper member and including retaining means, which are spaced from each other a distance equal to the width of an erected carton, for retaining erected cartons therebetween; c. carton erecting and transfer structure mounted for reciprocal movement between said hopper member and said conveyor member; d. said structure including: i. a laterally extending bar; ii. vacuum transfer means including at least one vacuum cup mechanism mounted on said bar for movement therewith; iii. a pair of plenums mounted on opposite ends of said bar for movement therewith and for applying positive air pressure against at least one end of said one carton to erect said carton as said carton is transferred by said structure from said hopper member to said conveyor member. e. means for moving said structure between said hopper member and said conveyor member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
176 words
In an apparatus for erecting collapsible, open-ended, tubular cartons each comprising a plurality of foldably interconnected panels, the combination of: a. a hopper member for holding a plurality of cartons in flattened condition; b. a conveyor member positioned adjacent said hopper member and including retaining means, which are spaced from each other a distance equal to the width of an erected carton, for retaining erected cartons therebetween; c. carton erecting and transfer structure mounted for reciprocal movement between said hopper member and said conveyor member; d. said structure including: i. a laterally extending bar; ii. vacuum transfer means including at least one vacuum cup mechanism mounted on said bar for movement therewith; iii. a pair of plenums mounted on opposite ends of said bar for movement therewith and for applying positive air pressure against at least one end of said one carton to erect said carton as said carton is transferred by said structure from said hopper member to said conveyor member. e. means for moving said structure between said hopper member and said conveyor member.
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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |