摘要 |
A method and apparatus for setting up and loading a tray includes means for withdrawing collapsed trays from a hopper and for forming those trays into a tubular structure and for subsequently manipulating end closure panels so as to close the ends of the tray, means for depositing the tray at a loading station together with article handling mechanisms for removing articles from a receiving station and then for transporting the articles to the loading station where the articles are released into the apertured top panel of the tray. |