摘要 |
A predetermined number of articles, as open ended, nested hollow articles, are packed in a container by an apparatus including a first holding means for said articles including a first retaining means, as a gate means, adjacent the end portion thereof. Means are provided for moving the first holding means with nested articles thereon into an adjacent carton, means are provided for moving the gate means into the open position to permit the articles to be removed from the first holding means, and a second retaining means is provided for holding the articles in the carton while removing the first holding means.
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