摘要 |
<p>A packaging machine in which containers are conveyed along a feed path (f) and formed into groups for subsequent packaging has a spacer and conveying mechanism (10) comprising a series of spacer and conveyor elements (50) arranged to move along a working path in the feed direction and convey the containers in the feed path (f) and, after releasing the containers move along a parallel return path (R) opposite to the feed direction. Each spacer element is mounted in an endless chain by a connector (58) and guide element (60) at opposite ends thereof. <IMAGE></p> |