Patent ID: 6527688
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
In combination,a machine including first and second parts-applying devices for applying respective series of parts to packaging material on said machine, a pressure-differential-producing means, a parts-supplying device including parts-supplying means and free-standing relative to said machine, and transferring means extending from said parts-supplying device to the first and second parts-applying devices of said machine and serving to transfer said parts from said parts-supplying device to the first and second parts-applying devices of said machine, said transferring means comprising first and second pneumatic transferring means by way of which the respective first and second parts-applying devices are supplied with said respective series of parts, and said first and second pneumatic transferring means comprising respective first and second transfer tracks communicable with said pressure-differential-producing means to produce respective gas pressure differentials in said first and second transfer tracks to displace said respective series of parts along said respective first and second transfer tracks.