Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus for insertion of uniquely shaped packaging may include the following elements, (a) a securing mechanism to hold a container along a conveyor in a predetermined location, (b) a transfer device which removes a spray cap mechanism from a second timing screw and aligns the spray cap mechanism over a container opening on the container, (c) a diptube assembly which locks a diptube hanging from the spray cap mechanism, and (d) the transfer device tightening the spray cap mechanism on the container opening after the diptube is inserted into the container opening.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 25, 2010
Date of Patent:
August 27, 2013
Assignee:
PSR Automation Incorporated
Inventors:
David R. Ramnarain, Brian D. Ramnarain, Christopher D. Ramnarain
Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus for insertion of uniquely shaped packaging may include the following elements, (a) a securing mechanism to hold a container along a conveyor in a predetermined location, (b) a transfer device which removes a spray cap mechanism from a second timing screw and aligns the spray cap mechanism over a container opening on the container, (c) a diptube assembly which locks a diptube hanging from the spray cap mechanism, and (d) the transfer device tightening the spray cap mechanism on the container opening after the diptube is inserted into the container opening.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 25, 2010
Publication date:
February 17, 2011
Applicant:
PSR AUTOMATION INCORPORATED
Inventors:
David R. Ramnarain, Brian D. Ramnarain, Christopher D. Ramnarain
Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of insertion of uniquely shaped packaging elements may include one or more of the following steps: (a) transporting a container along a conveyor, (b) securing the container, (c) aligning a spray cap mechanism over a container opening with a transfer rake assembly, (d) grasping a diptube with a diptube assembly, (e) lowering the diptube assembly and the transfer rake assembly to insert the diptube into the container, (f) securing the container with a timing screw, (g) loading the spray cap mechanism into a sprayer magazine, (h) locking a retractable stop onto the spray cap mechanism, (i) transferring the spray cap mechanism from the sprayer magazine to the transfer rake, (j) locking a second spray cap mechanism with the retractable stop, and (k) retracting the diptube assembly after inserting the diptube into the container.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 15, 2008
Date of Patent:
December 7, 2010
Assignee:
PSR Automation Incorporated
Inventors:
David R. Ramnarain, Brian D. Ramnarain, Christopher D. Ramnarain