Patent ID: 6336310
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
A machine for producing packages of spreadable products comprising:a single roller chain having at least one flight assembly for scooping up, clamping, and driving a card member ahead of it mounted thereon comprising a flight body, a centrally pivoted clamp member pivoting in a see-saw manner on a first shaft held in place at each of its ends by said flight body, said at least one flight assembly including a flat spring for driving, in a see-saw manner and holding, said centrally pivoted clamp member in a given direction to a first and clamping position and a cam follower roller mounted on a second shaft mounted in said centrally pivoted clamp member to drive, by means of a fixed cam, said centrally pivoted clamp member in a reverse see-saw manner opposing the force of said spring to rapidly pivot said clamp member to a second and open position to scoop up the card by said clamp member.