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US6702728B1
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Moveable tape head for box erecting machine
Assignee: Combi Packaging Systems LLC
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Filing: 2000-08-31
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Granted: 2004-03-09
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Expires: 2020-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A moveable tape head mechanism for a box erecting machine having a fixed guide rail and an adjustable guide rail includes a cradle which carries a tape head, the cradle being horizontally slidable between operational and loading positions to expedite replacement of a tape roll contained thereon. In the operational position, the tape head mechanism is detachably held by a pin in operational alignment with a box flap closure apparatus. The tape head mechanism is moved from the operational positional to the loading position by installing a cover plate over the tape head to compress the rollers into the tape head, disengaging the pin from its corresponding receptacle formed on the flap closure apparatus, and sliding the tape head mechanism under a frame member and outside the perimeter of the box erecting machine. When the tape head is in the loading position, the tape roll is located outside the perimeter of the box erecting machine to facilitate replacement thereof. After the tape roll has been replaced, the tape head mechanism is slid back to the operational position with the pin slidably engaging a ramp surface and returning into engagement with the receptacle, thus automatically realigning the tape head mechanism with the flap closure apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Pete Ballos, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:59
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/60; B31B50/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A box erecting machine for erecting a box from a collapsed configuration to a set up configuration, the box erecting machine comprising: a frame defining a structural perimeter of the machine; guides mounted on the frame for guiding the box, the guides defining an operational perimeter of the machine; the operational perimeter extending vertically from the guides; a conveyor device that moves the box through the guides; a tape head selectively movably mounted to the frame; and the tape head being selectively movable between a loading position outside the operational perimeter and an operational position inside the operational perimeter; the loading position being displaced in at least a horizontal direction with respect to the operational position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A box erecting machine for erecting a box from a collapsed configuration to a set up configuration, the box erecting machine comprising: a frame defining a structural perimeter of the machine; guides mounted on the frame for guiding the box, the guides defining an operational perimeter of the machine; the operational perimeter extending vertically from the guides; a conveyor device that moves the box through the guides; a tape head selectively movably mounted to the frame; and the tape head being selectively movable between a loading position outside the operational perimeter and an operational position inside the operational perimeter; the loading position being displaced in at least a horizontal direction with respect to the operational position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The machine claim 1 , further comprising a pin and a corresponding receptacle, the pin attached to one of the cradle and the frame, the receptacle formed on the other of the cradle and the frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The machine of claim 2 , further comprising a crank assembly mounted on the frame, the pin attached to one of the cradle and the crank assembly, the receptacle formed on the other of the cradle and the crank assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The machine of claim 1 , wherein the tape head is slidably moveable between the loading and operational positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The machine of claim 4 , further comprising a pair of bars attached to the frame, the tape head slidably mounted on the bars and selectively movable between the loading and operational positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The machine of claim 4 , in which the loading position is outside the structural perimeter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The machine of claim 4 , in which the loading position is only horizontally displaced from the operational position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The machine of claim 1 , further comprising a cradle slidably mounted to the frame; the cradle being movable between the loading and operational positions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The machine of claim 8 , wherein the tape head is carried by the cradle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
113 words
A box erecting machine for erecting a box from a collapsed configuration to a set up configuration, the box erecting machine comprising: a frame defining a structural perimeter of the machine; substantially parallel guides mounted on the frame for guiding the box through the machine, the guides defining an operational perimeter of the machine; the operational perimeter extending vertically above and below the guides; a tape head selectively slidably mounted to the frame; and the tape head being slidably moveable between a loading position outside the operational perimeter and an operational position inside the operational perimeter; the loading position being displaced in at least a horizontal direction with respect to the operational position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
113 words
A box erecting machine for erecting a box from a collapsed configuration to a set up configuration, the box erecting machine comprising: a frame defining a structural perimeter of the machine; substantially parallel guides mounted on the frame for guiding the box through the machine, the guides defining an operational perimeter of the machine; the operational perimeter extending vertically above and below the guides; a tape head selectively slidably mounted to the frame; and the tape head being slidably moveable between a loading position outside the operational perimeter and an operational position inside the operational perimeter; the loading position being displaced in at least a horizontal direction with respect to the operational position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The machine of claim 10 , wherein the loading position of the tape head is disposed outside the structural perimeter of the frame.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The machine of claim 10 , further comprising at least one bar mounted to the frame; the tape head being slidably carried by the at least one bar.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The machine of claim 12 , further comprising a cradle slidably mounted to the at least one bar; the tape head being carried by the cradle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The machine of claim 13 , further comprising means for centering the cradle between the guides.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
87 words
A box handling apparatus comprising: a frame defining a structural perimeter of the apparatus; guides mounted on the frame for guiding the box, the guides defining an operational perimeter of the apparatus; the operational perimeter extending vertically from the guides; a tape roll carried by the frame; and the tape roll being selectively movable between a loading position outside the operational perimeter and an operational position inside the operational perimeter; the loading position being displaced in at least a horizontal direction with respect to the operational position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
87 words
A box handling apparatus comprising: a frame defining a structural perimeter of the apparatus; guides mounted on the frame for guiding the box, the guides defining an operational perimeter of the apparatus; the operational perimeter extending vertically from the guides; a tape roll carried by the frame; and the tape roll being selectively movable between a loading position outside the operational perimeter and an operational position inside the operational perimeter; the loading position being displaced in at least a horizontal direction with respect to the operational position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 15 , further comprising means for centering the tape roll between the guides.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the loading position of the tape roll is disposed outside the structural perimeter of the frame.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 15 , further comprising at least one bar mounted to the frame; the tape roll being slidably carried by the at least one bar.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 18 , further comprising a cradle slidably mounted to the at least one bar; the tape roll being carried by the cradle.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 15 , further comprising a conveyor disposed within the operational perimeter.
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) | 2007-03-09 | 2007-09-08 | 2008-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2011-03-09 | 2011-09-08 | 2012-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2015-03-09 | 2015-09-08 | 2016-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |