Patent ID: 7997046
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A machine for sealing containers comprising: a container sealing system, which is located downstream of an infeed system for feeding containers to be sealed, the infeed system comprising: wherein the first and second accumulation conveyors are arranged at least partially in parallel, and the first accumulation conveyor operates independently from the second accumulation conveyor; wherein at least the first feeder conveyor further comprises: wherein the at least one sensor and the at least one detector are connected to a control unit, which controls the at least one motor driving the accumulation unit such that a desired gap is created between two adjacent containers on the accumulation unit and that the speeds of: i. the accumulation unit and the first feeder conveyor, are synchronised at least partially during a handing over of the containers from the first feeder conveyor to the accumulation unit.