Patent ID: 6363696
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A two part mandrel for use in an automatic packaging machine, said mandrel including two parts which are inter-connected by a hinge, a first of said two hinged parts being adapted to be fixed on a flexible conveyor loop, a second of said two parts being hinged to said first part at a location where said second part stands above said first hinged part, means on said first hinged part for receiving, forming and supporting a container having a flip-top in a position where said top confronts said second hinged part, a cam track follower on said second hinged part for selectively moving said second hinged part in response to a movement of said conveyor part a cam track which extends over part of a conveyor path, said second hinged part moving from a position above said first part to an articulated position extending at approximately right angles thereto and over a top of said container, and means on said second hinged part for forming and closing said flip-top over the container as said second hinged part moves to said articulated position.