Patent ID: 8684048
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. A standalone packaging manipulation apparatus disposed adjacent to a rotary container transportation apparatus having an arcuate transportation path and performs predetermined packaging manipulation operations simultaneously on a plurality of containers being transported along the arcuate transportation path, said standalone packaging manipulation apparatus comprising: an main arm having a pivoting fulcrum at an exterior of said arcuate transportation path and configured to pivot horizontally and to extend and retract; a sub-arm provided at a distal end portion of said main arm and configured to rotate horizontally; a plurality of packaging manipulating members configured to ascend and descend relative to said main arm, said packaging manipulating members being installed on said sub-arm with a predetermined spacing therebetween and for performing packaging manipulation operations simultaneously on said plurality of containers; a drive means for pivoting said main arm horizontally; a drive means for extending and retracting said main arm; a drive means for rotating said sub-arm about an axis thereof; a drive means for raising and lowering said packaging manipulating members; and a control unit for controlling said drive means