Linear liner and associated method

摘要

A linear liner machine includes a base. A plurality of fluid dispensing apparatus such as, for example, sealant guns, are fixed in a stationary position in a linear configuration on the base. A conveying assembly such as, for example, a conveyor belt, conveys container closures to the sealant guns. A manipulation mechanism such as, for example, a number of motors and at least one wheel member, manipulate (e.g., rotate or spin) each of the container closures with respect to a corresponding one of the sealant guns as it dispenses a sealant to line the container closures. Accordingly, the liner comprises a plurality of independent lining stations, wherein operation of a number of said independent lining stations can be stopped while the remaining independent lining stations continue to operate to line the container closures. An associated method of lining container closures is also disclosed.

主权项

1. A liner comprising:
a base; a number of fluid dispensing apparatus fixed in a stationary position on the base; a conveying assembly for conveying a plurality of container closures to the fluid dispensing apparatus; and a manipulation mechanism structured to manipulate each of the container closures with respect to a corresponding one of the fluid dispensing apparatus as the fluid dispensing apparatus dispenses a sealant to line the container closures, wherein the liner includes a plurality of said fluid dispensing apparatus disposed in a linear configuration on the base, wherein each of the fluid dispensing apparatus comprises a sealant gun; wherein the liner includes a plurality of independent lining stations; and wherein each independent lining station includes one of the sealant guns, wherein the conveying assembly comprises a conveyor belt; and wherein the conveyor belt extends longitudinally across the base to deliver the container closures to each of the independent lining stations, and wherein the conveying assembly further comprises cleats and an air supply; wherein the cleats are disposed on the conveyor belt to facilitate movement of the container closures to the independent lining stations; and wherein the air supply is structured to corresponding one of the sealant guns.