Universal cutoff system for container carrier applicating machine

摘要

An applicating machine for applying a flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided from an infeed includes a jaw drum for applying a flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided and a cutoff device for cutting the carrier into a desired size. The cutoff device includes an adjustable beam positionable into multiple angular positions relative to a flow of the plurality of containers depending on the desired size of the multipack.

主权项

1. A cutoff device for cutting a generally continuous string of container carriers and containers into individual multipacks, the device comprising:
an adjustable beam including a timing belt, the adjustable beam positionable between a first angular position relative to a flow of the generally continuous string of container carriers and a second angular position relative to the flow of the generally continuous string of container carriers; a plurality of blades positioned along the timing belt and traversing along an angular direction relative to the flow of the generally continuous string of container carriers wherein each successive blade of the plurality of blades cuts completely through between successive container carriers to form individual multipacks; at least one interchangeable star wheel positioned relative to the timing belt, the at least one interchangeable star wheel engaging the containers.