Apparatus and Method for Making Corner Boards for Container Assemblies

摘要

An apparatus and method for manufacturing a notched corner board is disclosed. The method includes cutting bent board stock into fixed lengths; forming a slit in or near an end of the corner board; and bending/folding a part of the corner board between the end and the slit to create a notch or flap in the corner board. The apparatus includes one or more cutting tools configured to form a slit in or near a first end of the corner board, a support block configured to support the corner board as the slit is formed, one or more rollers configured to move the corner board towards the cutting tool(s), a frame to which the cutting tool(s), the support block, and the roller(s) are directly or indirectly attached, a motor, and a punch. The motor controls movement of the punch to form the notch in the corner board.

主权项

1. A method of manufacturing a hangable corner board, comprising:
cutting bent board stock into fixed lengths using an apparatus or machine that has one or more cutting tools secured to a frame and a first motor configured to move the one or more cutting tools; forming at least one slit in or near a first end of the corner board using the one or more cutting tools; and bending or folding a part of the corner board between the first end and the slit(s) to create a notch or flap adapted to rest, seat or hang the corner board on or from a substantially horizontal surface.