Intertape Polymer Group has been granted a patent for a cartoning machine with a unique carton supply station and handling station. The apparatus includes a robot, rotating support, magazines for different cartons, and a controller for efficient carton picking and filling. GlobalData’s report on Intertape Polymer Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Cartoning machine with robot for handling different cartons
A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US11905056B2) discloses a cartoning apparatus that includes a handling station with a robot having a first arm, a second arm, and a grip hand. The apparatus also features a carton supply station with rotating support and multiple magazines holding different types of cartons. A controller coordinates the operation, identifying operating parameters, rotating the support to access different cartons, and directing the robot to pick and transport cartons to filling or closing stations. The apparatus optimizes efficiency by seamlessly transitioning between different carton types during the packaging process.
Furthermore, the patent details a method for supplying cartons using the cartoning apparatus, involving the identification of operating parameters, selective rotation of the support to access specific cartons, and coordination between the controller, carton feeder mechanism, and robot for efficient carton handling. The method ensures smooth operation by allowing the robot to seamlessly transition between picking up cartons from different magazines based on the identified attributes. This innovative approach to cartoning streamlines the packaging process, enhancing productivity and adaptability in handling various carton types for different products.
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