Title:
A GRIPPING ARM ASSEMBLY FOR LOADING A FILLED INNER CONTAINER INTO AN OUTER CONTAINER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004094273
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A gripping assembly (14) for loading a substantially filled inner container having a plurality of corner regions into an outer container. The gripping assembly comprises a frame (40) and a plurality of gripping arms (40A-40D). Each of the gripping arms further includes a first (50) and a second (51) end. The first end is movably coupled to the frame. The second end is distally spaced from the first end. The plurality of gripping arms are positionable so as to substantially correspond with the plurality of corner regions of the substantially filled inner container. Additionally, the controlled movement of the gripping arms relative to the frame facilitates retention and release of the plurality of corner regions of the inner container.
Inventors:
HILDEBRAND JOHN JOSEPH JR (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/002694
Publication Date:
June 02, 2005
Filing Date:
January 30, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SCHOLLE CORP (US)
HILDEBRAND JOHN JOSEPH JR (US)
HILDEBRAND JOHN JOSEPH JR (US)
International Classes:
B25J15/10; B65B5/06; B65B5/10; B65G47/90; (IPC1-7): B65B1/04
Foreign References:
| US5271208A | 1993-12-21 | |||
| US3456861A | 1969-07-22 | |||
| US4648233A | 1987-03-10 | |||
| US5195305A | 1993-03-23 |
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