Abstract: A workpiece testing and marking system includes an apparatus for testing a workpiece and for selectively generating a signal that is representative of a result of the test. The system also includes a marker that is adapted to provide a visual indication on the workpiece. A receptacle is provided for selectively supporting the marker. The receptacle includes a locking mechanism for selectively preventing removal of the marker from the receptacle. A controller is responsive to the test result signal for controlling the operation of locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can include a sensor for generating a signal to the controller when the marker is disposed within the receptacle. If the length of time that the marker is removed from the bore exceeds a predetermined maximum, then the controller can generate a fault or alarm signal to the operator of the testing apparatus.

Abstract: A die cut and scored carton blank is formed into a carton. The carton blank is placed in a trough having a side wall and at least one retractable stop for turning upwardly elongate edge flaps of the carton blank, with the trough having two end walls for turning up end flaps of the carton blank. The partially-formed carton is then moved to a second position where it is lowered and horizontal glue strips are applied to an outer surface of an elongate edge flap. As the carton is moved toward the second position, glue strips are applied to end flaps of the carton blank. The partially-formed carton is then moved to an upper position, above the level of the trough, and into a compression chamber where side walls and end walls hold the flaps together until the glue hardens.

Abstract: Battery testing apparatus is provided for rapidly and automatically testing newly-manufactured electric batteries. The apparatus includes a testing machine which has at least one station, and preferably two, at which the batteries are tested for voltage and current output. By using two stations, the test at each station can be shorter and the change in the current output of a battery between the two stations helps to determine battery characteristics more effectively. Each of these stations has a stop for stopping a battery and a clamping arrangement for holding the battery at the station. Each station also has a pair of vertically movable terminal pads and a pair of horizontally movable terminal pads for top post batteries and side post batteries. The apparatus also includes an entry conveyor which is effective to supply one battery at a time to the stations of the machine and to effectively stop and hold a line of batteries to be tested.