Abstract: A container blank forming machine is disclosed which allows an operator to quickly form container blanks in accordance with operator selected container type and dimensions. The preferred machine includes a framework having a flat stock support bed, selectively activatable and shiftable cutting heads, a computer, and a touch screen monitor. In operation, the computer causes the monitor to display a selection of container types to which the operator responds with a selection and specific finished container dimension data. The operator then enters flat stock into the machine which automatically cuts and scores the flat stock to form a completed container blank in accordance with the container type selection and dimensions provided by the operator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 23, 1990
Date of Patent:
February 19, 1991
Assignee:
RSR Machine Builders, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert A. Haake, Steven R. Woodside, Ronald O. Cowell