Patent ID: 8079944

Claim:
A machine for conveying a carton including a lid having at least one flap along a path in a generally horizontal plane, comprising: an overhead conveyor including a first chain carrying at least one first lug selectively movable from a retracted position to a depending position for engaging and conveying the carton in a first direction along the path in the horizontal plane; a first actuator for assisting in moving the first lug from the retracted position to the depending position; a takeaway conveyor including a second chain carrying at least one second lug selectively movable from a retracted position to an upstanding position for engaging and conveying the carton in a second direction along the path in the horizontal plane, said second direction being generally perpendicular to the first direction; a second actuator for assisting in moving the second lug from the retracted position to the upstanding position; and a folder for folding the at least one flap while the carton is conveyed along the path, wherein the folder for folding the at least one flap includes a first stationary plow positioned along the overhead conveyor and at least one roller wheel for completing the folding in association with the plow.