Apparatus for applying a multi-package carrier.

摘要

An apparatus for assembling a plurality of articles (24) with carriers in a connected carrier strip (50) separates the assembled strip (50) of carriers and articles (24) to form discrete packages (32). It achieves this by dividing the carrier strip (50) horizontally transversely to the path of travel of the articles (24) and the assembled carrier strip (50). A separating portion (44) of the apparatus includes an arm (46) positionable between groups of articles (24) moving along a path of travel (26) which provides tensioning of the carrier strip (50) between groups of articles (24) and then the arm (46) and an associated blade (100) are withdrawn dividing the carrier strip (50) preferably along pre-formed weakened lines (57). <IMAGE>