| 摘要 |
A partition inserter is described for automatically placing partitions, of the type used to separate jars or bottles, into open cases. The apparatus includes a reciprocable stepped horizontal table for moving individual flat folded partitions from a vertical stack to a partition erecting device. Each partition is expanded by the device and, as the table continues to reciprocate, is urged onto horizontally protruding mandrels of a partition inserting means. The mandrels extend into apertures formed by the walls of a partition to grip and support the partition in the erect condition. After receiving a partition, the mandrels are pivoted downwardly and a cylinder is activated to lower the partition into a carton waiting on a horizontal conveyor below. Once the partition is released into the case, the mandrels are lifted and pivoted to the horizontal condition to receive the next successive partition. |
