A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY FORMING PACKAGING BOXES

摘要

Method and system for automatically forming packaging boxes from a blank having a rectangular bottom panel and rectangular side and end panels and a rectangular top panel. Side and end panels of the blank are folded upwardly in a substantial vertical position and the top panel is gradually raised. A top panel folder is provided which is positioned at a top folder level above the level defined by the bottom panel. The top panel folder is displaced in a direction for folding the top panel into a position which is substantially parallel to the rectangular bottom panel.