Inventors:
George A. Morden - Coralville IA
Cletus E. Kreher - Marion IA
Terrance Scherman - Cedar Rapids IA
Assignee:
International Paper Company - Stamford CT
International Classification:
B65B 4308
US Classification:
53456, 53563, 53565, 493163, 493165, 493471
Abstract:
In a packaging machine that includes an elongated mandrel for the formation of a blank into a carton, wherein the mandrel includes a secured end and a distal end, a method and apparatus are provided for correctly positioning the blank relative to the distal end of the mandrel. The carton stop comprises a selectively rotatable tool that includes an engagement segment and is operable from a remote location, an elongated threaded rod that includes a secured end rotatably secured to the packaging machine and a distal end, and an abutment member threadably mounted upon the rod for longitudinal movement along the threaded rod in response to rotation of said threaded rod. The threaded rod defines an engagement segment adapted to engage the engagement segment of the rotating tool.