Device for folding in at least one flap of a package

Abstract

A device for folding in at least one flap of a box includes a folding mechanism for folding the at least one flap and a pressing mechanism for pressing the flap into the inside of the box, where the pressing mechanism projects into the inside of the box. The flap is closed with only the two tool. Particularly by the use of the pressing means, the flap can be pressed against until such time as glue, applied in the preceding step, has bonded. To adapt to different widths of the package, only one tool has to be exchanged. The folding means need not be changed, since it is adapted for the widest possible package.

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       12 . An apparatus for folding in at least one flap of a package, comprising:
 folding means for folding down the at least one flap; and   pressing means for pressing on the flap, wherein the pressing means protrude into an interior of the package in order to press down the flap.   
   
   
       13 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 12 , further comprising drive means that move the folding means and the pressing means such that the flap, on being folded, reaches a range of motion of the pressing means which moves and presses the flap into the interior of the package. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 12 , wherein the folding means folds the flap by approximately 90°. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 13 , wherein the folding means folds the flap by approximately 90°. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 12 , wherein folding means and/or pressing means have a comb-like structure. 
   
   
       17 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 13 , wherein folding means and/or pressing means have a comb-like structure. 
   
   
       18 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 14 , wherein folding means and/or pressing means have a comb-like structure. 
   
   
       19 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 16 , wherein the comb-like structures of the folding means and the pressing means are capable of meshing with one another. 
   
   
       20 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 17 , wherein the comb-like structures of the folding means and the pressing means are capable of meshing with one another. 
   
   
       21 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 18 , wherein the comb-like structures of the folding means and the pressing means are capable of meshing with one another. 
   
   
       22 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 19 , wherein the folding means and/or pressing means are put in a pivoting motion via at least one lever. 
   
   
       23 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 22 , wherein the folding means and/or pressing means are disposed displaceably relative to the at least one lever. 
   
   
       24 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 22 , wherein the pivoting motion of the at least one lever can be generated by cam means. 
   
   
       25 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 12 , further comprising at least one gluing head which applies glue to the flap. 
   
   
       26 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 13 , further comprising at least one gluing head which applies glue to the flap. 
   
   
       27 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 22 , further comprising at least one gluing head which applies glue to the flap. 
   
   
       28 . The apparatus as defined by claim  6 , further comprising a slide having an up-and-down motion which is coupled mechanically to the at least one lever via a toggle link. 
   
   
       29 . The apparatus as defined by  claim 28 , wherein the connection between the slide and the toggle link is made via a T-slot.