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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 01, 2010
Joseph M. Fisher, Depew, NY (US);
Timothy J. Green, North Tonawanda, NY (US);
William B. Elliott, Aiden, NY (US);
Eric Spina, Eden, NY (US);
Joseph M. Fisher, Depew, NY (US);
Timothy J. Green, North Tonawanda, NY (US);
William B. Elliott, Aiden, NY (US);
Eric Spina, Eden, NY (US);
Illinois Tool Works, Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for closing flaps of a rectangular cuboid includes a pair of first flap closing guide members to guide a first flap from an open position to a closed position. A pair of second flap diverting members divert a second flap away from engaging the first flap closing guide members and a pair of second flap closing guide members that guide the second flap from an open position to a closed position. A machine having the closing apparatus and a method of closing a rectangular cuboid are also included.