Patent ID: 6012503
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: B05B,B05C,B65B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable apparatus for dispensing glue onto side flaps of loaded cartons moving past the apparatus on a packaging machine, comprising:(a) a glue head for dispensing glue onto the side flaps of the loaded cartons;(b) a clamping block connected by a bracket to the glue head;(c) a flap guide connected to the bracket, the flap guide having a guide portion adapted for pushing the side flaps of loaded cartons closed against articles in the loaded cartons as the cartons move past the apparatus and as the glue head dispenses glue onto the side flaps; and(d) a position adjustment assembly supported by the clamping block, the position adjustment assembly including a gear assembly adapted for moving the clamping block and positioning the flap guide and the glue head proximate to the side flaps in a desired position for loaded cartons of a particular size.