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Tube inserting machine

  • US 4,438,061 A
  • Filed: 11/23/1982
  • Issued: 03/20/1984
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/23/1982
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for automatically inserting a tubular article within each of a sequence of containers at the same predetermined positions therein comprising:

  • means for sequentially conveying said containers through a work station;

    means for temporarily arresting the conveyance of said containers when any one of said containers reaches said work station;

    means for supporting a supply of tubular articles at a transfer station adjacent said work station; and

    reciprocating rod means for engaging a tubular article at said transfer station and carrying said tubular article therewith into said predetermined position within a container at said work station as said rod means moves in a forward direction, and leaving said tubular article at said predetermined position as said rod means moves in a reverse direction.

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