Patent ID: 7922639
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for folding an insert for placement within the opening of a taco shell, the apparatus comprising: a frame; at least one belt for supporting the taco shell and transporting the taco shell by the frame; a first pivot shaft connected to a frame, said first pivot shaft defining a first rotational axis; a second pivot shaft connected to the frame, said second pivot shaft defining a second rotational axis which is distinct from the first rotational axis; a first lever arm substantially perpendicularly connected to the first pivot shaft; a second lever arm substantially perpendicularly connected to the second pivot shaft; a first folder finger connected to and extending substantially perpendicularly from the first pivot shaft and adapted to engage the insert for folding a first portion of the insert, said first folder finger being rotatable about the first rotational axis; and a second folder finger connected to and extending substantially perpendicularly from the second pivot shaft and adapted to engage the insert for folding a second portion of the insert, said second folder finger being rotatable about the second rotational axis.