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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2000
Filed:
Jan. 30, 1998
Paul Anderson, Addison, IL (US);
Anders H Johansson, Buffalo Grove, IL (US);
Anders Andren, Palatine, IL (US);
Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance, SA, Pully, CH;
Abstract
An apparatus and method for forming an erected carton from a blank for cartons having non-traditional configurations is disclosed herein. Such non-traditional configurations may include beveled edge cartons and eight-sided cartons. The apparatus includes rolling means for breaking a first set of crease lines on the blank, force exertion means for breaking a second set of crease lines on the blank, and maintenance means for maintaining the shape of en erected carton. The present invention also includes a mandrel configured to substantially match the side configuration of a carton such as a beveled edge carton.