Patent ID: 8955292
Filing Date: 2015-02-17
Classification: B65B,B67B

Abstract:
1. A capping device for putting a cap onto a container, the capping device comprising: a guide configured for through insertion of the container along a first axis; a holding area coupled to the guide so as to form a channel between the guide and the holding area, the holding area configured for loading of the cap along a second axis; a slider disposed in the channel and configured to hold the cap in place when putting the cap onto the container; and a rotating engaging element disposed at one end of the channel such that the slider and the rotating engaging element engage the cap when putting the cap onto the container; the rotating engaging element configured to rotate when putting the cap onto the container; wherein the slider is configured to be movable along the channel so as to allow loading of the cap into the holding area and to subsequently bring the cap into contact with the rotating engaging element; and wherein the first axis is different from the second axis so that the cap is supported by a portion of the guide upon release from the holding area.