Compact applicating machine
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsJames A. Rouzer, Michael Burns, Kenneth J. Chess, Jacob L. Miller, Phillip E. Lullo
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Abstract
A machine for packaging multiple containers wherein a flexible carrier stock is fed across a jaw drum. A plurality of containers are moved through the machine whereby the carrier is subsequently positioned over the plurality of containers so that flexible carrier stock engages with two or more of the containers to form a package. The jaw drum and other operative components of the machine are preferably vertically adjustable to accommodate a range of container sizes and carrier configurations.
Claims9
A machine for packaging a plurality of containers into packages using flexible carrier stock, the machine comprising:
- a frame;
- a vertically adjustable mount plate positioned with respect to the frame;
- a vertically adjustable reel stand and a pinch roller positioned on the mount plate, the reel stand adapted to hold a reel of flexible carrier stock and supply the flexible carrier stock to the plurality of containers and the pinch roller adapted to feed the flexible carrier stock;
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- a jaw drum positioned on the mount plate, the jaw drum adapted to draw the flexible carrier stock sourced from the reel stand and apply the flexible carrier stock to the plurality of containers, wherein the mount plate, the reel stand and the jaw drum are simultaneously vertically adjustable with respect to the frame.
A machine for packaging a plurality of containers into packages using flexible carrier stock, the machine comprising:
- a frame;
- a vertically adjustable mount plate positioned with respect to the frame;
- a vertically adjustable reel stand and a pinch roller positioned on the mount plate, the reel stand adapted to hold a reel of flexible carrier stock and supply the flexible carrier stock to the plurality of containers and the pinch roller adapted to feed the flexible carrier stock;
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- a jaw drum positioned on the mount plate, the jaw drum adapted to draw the flexible carrier stock from the reel stand and apply the flexible carrier stock to the plurality of containers, wherein the mount plate, the reel stand and the jaw drum are simultaneously vertically adjustable with respect to the frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.