Global Patent Index - EP 0900646 A1

EP 0900646 A1 19990310 - Method of folding packing blanks

Title (en)

Method of folding packing blanks

Title (de)

Verfahren zum Falten von Verpackungszuschnitten

Title (fr)

Procédé de pliage des feuilles d'emballage

Publication

EP 0900646 A1 19990310 (EN)

Application

EP 98116688 A 19980903

Priority

IT BO970534 A 19970904

Abstract (en)

A method of folding packing blanks (3) whereby each blank (3) is fed into a respective packing pocket (29) in a given prepacking configuration; each blank (3) being fed along an input portion (P1) of a folding path (P) to be weakened along respective preformed bend lines (4-8), and being associated with a respective packing pocket (29) at a transfer station (S1); and a number of spindles (43) being fed in time with the packing pockets (29) through an insertion and parting station (S2) located along an output portion (P2) of the folding path (P) to intercept and insert the blanks (3) gradually inside the packing pockets (29), and to finish-fold the blanks into the prepacking configuration. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B31B 3/00; B31B 1/74; B31B 1/26

IPC 8 full level

B31B 1/26 (2006.01); B31B 1/74 (2006.01); B31B 3/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

B31B 50/26 (2017.08 - EP US); B65B 19/228 (2013.01 - EP); B31B 50/002 (2017.08 - EP); B31B 50/322 (2017.08 - EP); B31B 2241/003 (2013.01 - EP)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0900646 A1 19990310; IT 1294187 B1 19990322; IT BO970534 A0 19970904; IT BO970534 A1 19990304

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98116688 A 19980903; IT BO970534 A 19970904