Descending accumulator for automatic case packer
CA 1181443 A · Owner: Sabel, Herbert J. · Inventors: Sabel, Herbert J.
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Abstract of the Disclosure, An apparatus is disclosed for automatically stacking and progressively accumulating a plurality of identical articles so that they can be loaded as a unit into a shipping container. The apparatus comprises a pair of indexing chains guided in low-friction tracks on a descending angle and driven by sprockets which are indexed periodically by a rotary drive. A series of trays is supported between the chains each tray, being sized to accommodate a full case load of product. The descending angle of the chains is such that the trays on the upper side of the chains are always arranged horizontally to form descending accumulation stations at levels that are spaced apart …
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- Granted January 22, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 22, 2002.
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