Patent ID: 6374581
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
An apparatus for use in a packaging machine including a carton conveyor, said apparatus for storing two different types of cartons and for selecting and transferring cartons to be packaged, comprising:a first hopper for storing cartons of a first type; a second hopper for storing cartons of a second type; carton engaging and transfer means for engaging a carton held in one of said first and second hoppers and transferring the carton to the carton conveyor; said carton engaging and transfer means being rotatable about a first fixed axis in an orbital path; first means for locating said first hopper at a first position along said orbital path; second means for locating said second hopper at a second position along said orbital path different from said first position; said carton engaging and transfer means being located with respect to the packaging machine so that at least one point along the carton conveyor is located along said orbital path.