Patent ID: 7131177
Filing Date: 2006-11-07
Classification: B23P,B26F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A gasket insertion apparatus for inserting a gasket into a generally annular receiving groove of a pail lid, said gasket insertion apparatus comprising: a gasket positioning mandrel defining an annular support lip; pail lid positioning means for moving a pail lid into a gasket-insertion position adjacent said annular support lip, said annular receiving groove opening toward said annular support lip; and gasket insertion means for engaging a gasket which is to be positioned on said annular support lip, said gasket insertion means including a gasket-contacting portion and two drive mechanisms wherein one drive mechanism is constructed and arranged for moving said gasket-contacting portion radially and the other drive mechanism is constructed and arranged for moving said gasket-contacting portion axially.