Abstract: A case forming machine for erecting cases from knock down case form to an open form and move an opened case downward to a bottom forming station using a fixed and a moveable jaw system is improved by providing a plurality of stabilizer bars having their bottom edges in a radial plane relative to the pivotal axis. Also provided is a micrometer type adjustment mechanism that is used for adjusting the gap between the fixed and moveable jaws when the jaws are in the parallel pick-up position.

Abstract: A gripping system uses a pin mounting block having at least one passage for accommodating holding pins of a holding pin member that cooperate with a dome to hold a laminate ply there between, the improvement being a releasable latch positioned to engage the pin member and hold the pin member in an operative positions and being releasable to release the pin member. Various forms of pin members may be used. In a preferred form, a gripper is provided positioned adjacent to holding pins and moveable between a retracted position and an operative position wherein the gripper member grips the laminate ply.

Abstract: A case forming machine for erecting cases from knock down case form to an open form and move an opened case downward to bottom forming station using a fixed and a moveable jaw system is improved by providing a plurality of radially spaced, concentric stabilizer bars fixed to the fixed jaw and arranged to form concentric segments of circles centered on pivotal axis of the moveable jaw and having their bottom edges in a radial plane relative to said pivotal axis. Also provided is a micrometer type adjustment mechanism that is used for adjusting the gap between said fixed and moveable jaws when said jaws are in said parallel pick-up position.

Abstract: A sacrificial anode holder for use by a water borne vessel, the holder comprising a first member comprising at least one of (i) a cartridge to hold an elongate anode and (ii) an elongate anode, and a housing forming part of or being adapted to fit to the vessel to house the first member, the housing including a first aperture to expose the anode through the hull of the vessel to the water and a closable second aperture via which the first member can be removed from the housing and inserted into the housing, from the interior of the vessel.

Abstract: A gripping system uses a pin mounting block mounted having at least one passage there for accommodating holding pins of a holding pin member that cooperate with a dome to hold a laminate ply there between, the improvement being a releasable latch positioned to engage the pin member and hold the pin member in an operative positions and being releasable to release the pin member. Various forms of pin members are used. In a preferred form a gripper is provided positioned adjacent to holding pins and moveable between a retracted position and an operative position wherein said gripper member grips said laminate.

Abstract: A case forming machine is disclosed wherein a pusher engages a trailing panel of a case with its bottom flaps folded to closed position and provided the sole means for moving the case from the folding station through a bottom taping systems thereby eliminating the need for the conventional belt drive used to move the case through the taping station.

Abstract: In a machine for applying tape to the bottom of a case or carton the tape head is pivotable mounted for movement between a taping position and an access position where the tape or tape head may easily be changed mounting and a lever accessibly positioned to one side of said frame is connected to the tape head so that movement of said leaver in one direction pivots said tape head an accessible recharging position wherein said tape head is readily accessed.

Abstract: A case forming machine for erecting cases from knock down case form to an open form and move an opened case downward to bottom forming station using a fixed and a moveable jaw system is improved by providing a plurality of radially spaced, concentric stabilizer bars fixed to the fixed jaw and arranged to form concentric segments of circles centered on pivotal axis of the moveable jaw and having their bottom edges in a radial plane relative to said pivotal axis. Also provided is a micrometer type adjustment mechanism that is used for adjusting the gap between said fixed and moveable jaws when said jaws are in said parallel pick-up position.