Apparatus for applying a multi-can engagement collar to a group of beverage cans

An apparatus for applying a multi-can engagement collar to a group of beverage cans, comprising:

• a) an application area defining a horizontal support surface for receiving a group of beverage cans;
• b) a horizontal press plate positioned above the support surface and mounted for vertical movement relative to the support surface from an initial height;
• c) a mechanism for selectively adjusting the initial canning height of the press plate to accommodate beverage cans of varying size;
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• d) an actuation assembly operatively connected to the press plate for moving the press plate relative to the support surface to apply a multi-can engagement collar to a grouping of beverage cans positioned on the support surface within the application area.

An apparatus for applying a multi-can engagement collar to a group of beverage cans, comprising:

• a) an application area defining a horizontal support surface for receiving a group of beverage cans;
• b) a horizontal press plate positioned above the support surface and mounted for vertical movement relative to the support surface;
• c) an actuation handle operatively connected to the press plate for moving the press plate relative to the support surface to apply a multi-can engagement collar to a group of beverage cans positioned on the support surface within the application area, wherein the actuation handle has an initial height relative to the support surface;
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• d) a mechanism for selectively adjusting the initial height of the actuation handle relative to the support surface to accommodate a user.