Patent ID: 9174407
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: B31B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A machine for forming a container from a blank of sheet material, the blank including at least one bottom panel, two opposing side panels, two opposing end panels, and an outside corner support member, the machine comprising: a platen for moving the blank from a first position to a second position downstream therefrom; a first folding arm movably positioned for folding at least a portion of the outside corner support member to form the blank into a partially formed container; at least one compression member carried in spaced relation to the partially formed container; a fixed plate carried in spaced relation to the at least one compression member, the fixed plate and the at least one compression member forming a passage therebetween; and a second folding arm positioned for biasing against the outside corner support member, wherein the fixed plate is positioned for contacting an outer edge of the outside corner support member and guiding at least a portion of the outside corner support member through the passage to a position where the outer edge of the outside corner support member is substantially perpendicular to the at least one bottom panel of the container.