US4633642A
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Pressure roller device for laterally retaining boxes in packaging machines with automatic box feed
Assignee: SIAT SpA
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Filing: 1985-10-03
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2005-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A support device for a pressure roller, forming a lateral retainer and associated with the upper working head of a packaging machine, comprises a plate, essentially in the form of a circular sector, from which a support arm for the roller projects, the plate being mounted rotatable on a vertical pivot fixed to the machine working head assembly and cooperating with a position lock, the roller being carried at the end of said support arm by a vertical rotation pin.
Inventors
- 👤 Adelio Lissoni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; B65B51/06; B65B51/067; B65B59/00; B65B59/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a packaging machine for cardboard boxes, comprising means supporting the boxes and two lateral uprights (2) along which vertically slide the ends of a horizontal cross-member (4) supporting a taping head (3), a lateral retention and guiding device for the boxes comprising a plate (8) from which a support arm (7) projects, said plate being mounted oscillating on a vertical pivot (11) fixed to the cross-member (4) supporting the head (3), a pressure roller (5) mounted freely rotating on a vertical pin (6) carried at the free end of said support arm (7), said plate having an arcuate slot (9) with its center on the axis of rotation of said plate, and a bolt (12) and nut (10) one of which is fixed to said cross-member supporting the head, the bolt extending through said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a packaging machine for cardboard boxes, comprising means supporting the boxes and two lateral uprights (2) along which vertically slide the ends of a horizontal cross-member (4) supporting a taping head (3), a lateral retention and guiding device for the boxes comprising a plate (8) from which a support arm (7) projects, said plate being mounted oscillating on a vertical pivot (11) fixed to the cross-member (4) supporting the head (3), a pressure roller (5) mounted freely rotating on a vertical pin (6) carried at the free end of said support arm (7), said plate having an arcuate slot (9) with its center on the axis of rotation of said plate, and a bolt (12) and nut (10) one of which is fixed to said cross-member supporting the head, the bolt extending through said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which said bolt is fixed to said cross-member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said plate being in the form of a circular sector.
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) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-05 | 1998-07-07 | 1999-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |