Apparatus for forming a container having a rolled rim

摘要

An apparatus is provided for forming a container having a rolled rim on the free end thereof. The apparatus includes means for forming a container blank having a bottom member secured in one end thereof wherein the formed container blank is suitably transferred to rim forming means wherein a rolled rim or bead is formed on the free end thereof by the forming means. The container blank forming means includes a bottom forming means and means for feeding side walls in a heated condition to the forming means. Also provided is means for wrapping a side wall blank to form the container blank side wall and means for securing the bottom member to the side wall. The means for forming the rim on the container blank includes a forming head which cooperates with a ring movably mounted on a container receiving receptacle to form the rolled rim on the container blank.