Abstract: An improved carousel-type can end infeed unit is provided. Can end stacks are supported within carrier members and are indexed to a position adjacent a transfer station for ejectment into a processing unit intake. The carrier members are attached to upper and lower multi-link roller chains through extension members and axially elongated roller chain link pins. A single roller mounted to the bottom of each carrier member permits the weight of the carrier member and any can end stack to be supported directly by the apparatus frame, while the carrier member can be moved easily about the apparatus by the roller chains.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method and apparatus for receiving a flow of can ends and automatically separating from said flow a stack having a predetermined number of can ends. The disclosure further includes apparatus for conveying the counted stack of ends to a bagging station wherein bagging can be effected either manually or automatically. In addition, the present disclosure relates to novel automatic bagging apparatus, as well as apparatus for receiving and storing the packaged ends from the bagging station.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method and apparatus for receiving a flow of can ends and automatically separating from said flow a stack having a predetermined number of can ends. The disclosure further includes apparatus for conveying the counted stack of ends to a bagging station wherein bagging can be effected either manually or automatically. In addition, the present disclosure relates to novel automatic bagging apparatus, as well as apparatus for receiving and storing the packaged ends from the bagging station.