摘要 |
<p>Apparatus for handling flat retort pouches or the like having opposed walls and an open mouth. The apparatus includes a transport mechanism which carries a series of pouch holders in upright position to different handling stations. There is a magazine in which a pack of pouches are contained, feeding means for removing one pouch at a time and placing it in the holder, pre-opening means for initially opening the mouth by engaging its respective walls and separating them initially, means for suctionally engaging the walls to separate them further, filling means for placing a product in the pouch, mouth-closing means for bringing the edges of the walls of the pouch into juxtaposition at the mouth, and tack-sealing means for tacking the juxtaposed walls together.</p> |