Patent ID: 8647248
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: B31B,B65G

Abstract:
1. A device for folding a foldable tab portion of a plate element, comprising: a lower conveyor configured for conveying a plate element having a foldable tab along a conveyance path, said lower conveyor comprising at least one longitudinal side frame member; at least one endless conveyor belt supported by said longitudinal side frame member; upper guidance devices supported by said at least one longitudinal side frame member; at least one static folding member; said lower conveyor, in a state of operation, having, from an upstream position to a downstream position, a horizontal section, a concave section, a convex section, and an inclined section; a bearing device arranged at least opposite the convex section to hold a portion of a plate between the convex section and the bearing device but positioned to avoid engagement with the foldable tab of the plate; said folding member being located above the convex section of the lower conveyor and positioned to intercept the foldable tab portion of a plate element that projects in a direction tangential to the convex portion.