Abstract: A carton folding apparatus which is characterized by multiple folder/gluer modules, including a feed module for receiving and delivering unfolded cartons, prefold/fold, fold and final fold modules for effecting specified folding and gluing operations, a delivery module for completing the folding operations and further including a stacker unit for receiving and stacking the folded and glued cartons. Each of the folder/gluer modules is capable of being removed from the apparatus line and is characterized by separate, independently driven upper and lower belt feed mechanisms for driving the cartons through that module.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 5, 1990
Date of Patent:
September 29, 1992
Assignee:
J & L Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
Norman R. Beaulleu, David E. Clark, Arthur B. Clingman, III, Richard F. Jeffrey, James A. Mahlum, Larry E. Reeves