Patent ID: 8617040
Filing Date: 2013-12-31
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for folding products having a first portion, a second portion, and a fold axis, the apparatus comprising: a conveying member configured to hold the first portion and the second portion of the product thereto and to release the first portion while continuing to hold the second portion of the product, the conveying member being configured to convey the product at a conveying speed; and a folding assembly disposed adjacent the conveying member, the folding assembly being configured to receive at least part of the first portion of the product from the conveying member while moving in a first rotational direction generally at the conveying speed, to decelerate relative to the conveying member while holding the first portion thereto thereby causing the product to fold about the fold axis, and to place the first portion of the product into contact with the second portion while moving in a second rotational direction such that the first portion overlies the second portion.