Standard Knapp Inc.

Patrick Lee Nelson

David J Shurtleff

David A Kardok

David A Kardock

A processing section of a packaging machine includes a conveyor configured to be driven by a first drive member, and at least one additional conveyor including at least one tray folding member configured to selectively extend about and ride on the conveyor. The at least one additional conveyor is configured to be driven by a second drive member that is distinct from the first drive member.

Process section of a packaging machine

A method of processing a plurality of articles through a processing section of a packaging machine includes guiding a plurality of articles supported on a support tray blank onto at least one additional conveyor extending about and riding on a conveyor, folding at least one of a leading edge flap and trailing edge flap of the support tray blank with at least one tray folding member provided on the at least one additional conveyor to form a portion of a support tray, and shifting the support tray along the conveyor.

Method of processing a plurality of articles through a processing section of a packaging machine and method of reconfiguring a processing section of a packaging machine

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East Hampton, CT, United States of America

Patrick Lee Nelson