US3097770A

US3097770A - Apparatus and method for packaging hosiery

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Publication number: US3097770A
Application number: US847592A
Authority: US
Inventors: James E Garron
Original assignee: Alba Waldensian Inc
Current assignee: Alba Waldensian Inc
Priority date: 1959-10-20
Filing date: 1959-10-20
Publication date: 1963-07-16
Anticipated expiration: 1980-07-16

Description

July 16, 1963 J. E. GARROU APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING HOSIERY Filed Oct. 20, 1959 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR .3 AM Es E. GARROU ATTORNEYS Llllll... mvdflon N24 E rllhllmvllllrll l uu l m M M 6% m8.

July 16, 1963 J. E. GARROU APPARATUS ANDMETHOD FOR PACKAGING HOSIERY 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Oct. 20, 1959 July 16, 1963 J- E. GARROU FUR PACKAGDH HOSIIRY 4 Sheets-Sheet 5 Filed Oct. 20, 1959 BY LW :l ll'lll .Illl

July 16, 1963 u. E. GARROU APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING HOSIERY 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Filed 001:. 20, 1959 ByammAbrm gk ATTORNEYS United States Patent Filed Oct. 20, 1959, Ser. No. 847,592 15 Claims. (Cl. 223-1) This invention relates to hosiery packages and more particularly to an apparatus and method for packaging a pair of hose such as mens socks or mens half hose.

iln present day merchandising of hosiery such as mens socks and the like, it is highly desirable that pairs of socks be packaged in a suitable form for ready merchandising to customers. The relatively large volume of such socks which are sold has brought forth a continued need for packaging machinery which permits such socks to :be packaged at a high production rate in order to lower the unit cost of such socks, put the manufacturer in a more favorable competitive position and at the same time attractively display the packaged socks for the attendant commercial appeal. A hosiery or sock package which may be formed by the apparatus and method of the instant invention is described and claimed in the co-pending application of the instant inventor entitled, Sock Package and Insert Therefor, Serial Number 830,643, filed July 30, 1959.

Accordingly, a primary object of the invention is to provide a new and novel apparatus and method for packiaging hosiery.

Another object of the invention is to provide a new and novel apparatus and method for packaging a pair of socks which permits the pair of socks to be quickly and easily assembled with an insert into a commercially attractive package which is sturdy in construction and which resists damage such as might occur during shipment, storage, and customer handling.

Still another object of the invent-ion is to provide a new and novel apparatus for packaging socks which is relatively simple in construction, may be readily manipulated by an unskilled operator in forming the sock package and in which an inspection of the socks for imperfections and the like may be readily carried out prior to packaging.

Briefly, the objects of the invention and other related objects are accomplished by providing means for positioning one or more socks or hose, preferably a pair of socks, in an extended condition. In the illustrated em;- bodiment, a pair of socks are placed one inside the other with at least the inner sock in a wrong-side-out condition on an elongated sock positioning form with the foot portions of the socks being positioned in a substantially flat condition to support an insert. The insert is preferably composed of relatively stiff material and is V-shaped in cross-section so as to overlie the sides of the foot portions. Means are also provided for clamping the insert and the socks at substantially the junction of the leg and foot portions of the socks so that an operator can turn the leg portions into encasing relationship with the insert and foot portions with at least the inner sock leg portion being arranged in a right side out condition and the :foot portions sandwiched within the insert to form a unitary sock package. The pack-age thus formed may then be readily removed from the form. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, an inspection form is included in the apparatus for accommodating the individual socks preferably in an extended right-side-out condition to permit the socks to be inspected and subsequently turned into the wrong-side-out condition over the sock positioning form during the packaging operation.

Some of the objects of the invention having been 3,097,770 Patented July 16, 1963' stated, other objects will appear as the description proceeds when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which FIGURE 1 is an elevation view of a sock packaging apparatus constructed in accordance with the invention;

FIGURE 2 is a fragmentary sectional view of a portion of the apparatus of FIGURE 1;

FIGURE 3 is a fragmentary elevational view of the portion of the apparatus shown in FIGURE 2 illustrating one step in the sock packaging operation carried out with the apparatus of the invention;

FIGURE 4 is a view similar to FIGURE 3 illustrating another step in the operation of the apparatus of the invention;

FIGURE 5 is another view similar to FIGURE 3 illustrating another step in the operation of the apparatus of the invention;

FIGURE 6 is a view similar to FIGURE 3 illustrating another step in the operation of the apparatus of the invention;

FIGURE 7 is a view similar to FIGURE 3 illustrating another step in the operation of the apparatus of the invention;

FIGURE 8 is an enlarged, fragmentary isometric View of a portion of the apparatus of the invention illustrating another step in its operation;

FIGURE 9 is a sectional view taken substantially along line 9--9 of FIGURE 1 in the direction of the arrows;

FIGURE 10 is an enlarged, isometric View partially in section of a portion of the apparatus of the invention;

FIGURE 11 is a sectional view taken substantially along line 11-11 of FIGURE 8 in the direction of the 'arrows;

FIGURE 12 is a sectional view taken substantially along line 12-12 of FIGURE 11 in the direction of the arrows; and

FIGURE 13 is an isometric view partially broken away of a sock package formed with the apparatus of the invention.

Referring now to the drawings and to FIGURE 1 in particular, there is shown an apparatus constructed in accordance with the invention which is employed to produce a hosiery package such as that type of hosiery package designated generally by the numeral 11 in FIGURE 13. The hosiery or sock package 11 is one of the specific embodiments of the novel sock package described and claimed in the above referred to patent application and is illustrative of the type of sock package which may be produced by the novel apparatus of the invention. However, it should be understood that the instant invention is not limited to the package 11 and may be used to produce other forms of hosiery packages.

As will be described more fully hereinafter, the sock package 11 includes an insert designated generally by the numeral 12 on which is positioned a pair of socks, one inside the other, with the upper sock being designated by the reference character S and the inner sock by the reference charcater S1. Each of the socks S, 8-1, has a foot portion F and a leg portion L which in the illustrated embodiment has knitted therein a suitable design D as shown best in FIGURE 3.

Referring now again to FIGURE 1, the apparatus of the invention comprises a frame designated generally by the numeral 18 which is arranged to support hosiery inspection means designated generally by the numeral 25 and elongate hose positioning means designated generally by the numeral 50. Associated with the apparatus of FIGURE :1 and preferably supported on the frame 18 is a container 9 in which is positioned for ready access by an operator a plurality of the inserts 12 employed in the formation of the sock package 11. As shown best in FIGURE 8, the insert 12 is preferably constructed of relatively stiff material such as cardboard and is folded so as to form

side panels

13, 14. Each of the

side panels

13, 14 terminate at one end in tabs 13a, 14a, respectively on which suitable advertising and/or identifying indicia may be printed. Notches 13b, 1412 are also provided at each side of each of the

panels

13, 14, respectively, at substantially the junction of the tabs 13a, 1411 with the

panels

13, 14.

The frame 18 comprises upstanding frame members or legs 19 interconnected along their lower extremities by cross members or braces 20 on opposite sides of the frame 18. The legs 19 are arranged to support a flat plate or bed 21 which is of a desired configuration as shown best in FIGURE 8. Preferably, the bed 21 is cut away at 22 as shown in FIGURE 8 to provide access for the operator to the various components of the apparatus supported on the bed during the operation of the apparatus.

Theapparatus of the invention may be employed in the packaging of many types of hosiery such as mens half hose, socks and the like and it is highly desirable, prior to the packaging operation, to subject the socks to an inspection to determine the quality of the socks and the presence of imperfections and other manufacturing defects.

As shown in FIGURE 1, the inspection means 25 of the invention comprises a tubular form 26 preferably elliptical in cross-section, telescopically fitted onto a plug 27 carried by a shaft 30 rotatably mounted at its end opposite the plug 27 in a bearing 31. The bearing 31 is suitably secured to an upstanding bracket 32 supported at one end on the bed 21.

Means are provided for rotating the form 26 to a limited extent which includes a pinion 33 suitably secured to the shaft 30 for rotation therewith. The pinion 33 is operatively engaged with a rack 34 arranged for Vertical reciprocating movement as indicated by the double arrow I with a piston rod 35 movable within a pressure operated actuator 36.

In order to provide a source of pressure for operating the actuator 36, a pair of hoses 37, are connected by means of suitable fittings to opposite ends of the actuator 36 and at their other ends to a manually operable valve 41 having a plunger 42, biased into its uppermost position as shown in FIGURE 1. The valve 41 is suitably supported on the frame 18 so that the plunger 42 is accessible to the operator.

The valve 41 is connected by means of a conduit 43 to a conduit 44 which in turn is connected through a metering valve 45 to a source of air pressure (not shown).

When the valve plunger 42 is in its normal uppermost position as shown in FIGURE 1, the valve 41 supplies pressure to the actuator 36 through hose 37 to move the piston 35 to the illustrated position of FIGURE 1. The depression of the plunger 42 permits the valve 41 to apply pressure through hose 40 to the actuator 36 and move the piston 35 and rack 34 vertically upward to rotate the form 26 approximately 180 degrees.

The hose positioning means includes an elongate tubular form 51 preferably elliptical in cross-section as shown best in FIGURE 11, and a substantially fiat, elongate H-shaped extension 52 having forwardly and rearwardly projecting

tines

53, 54, respectively. The

tines

53, 54 are suitably secured to a plug 55 having a central bore 56. The plug 55 is fitted within the interior of the tubular form 51 at its forward end as shown in FIG-

URES

2, 12.

The tubular portion 51 serves for receiving the leg portion of the hose and the extension 52 receives the foot portion of the hose. It should be noted that the extension 52 is of a reduced transverse dimension as compared to the tubular portion 51 and extends inside the tubular portion 51 in spaced relation thereto. An insert receiving opening 58 (FIGURES 2 and 12.) is thus defined between the tubular portion 51 and extension 52.

As shown best in FIGURE 2, the end of the form 51 opposite the extension 52 is provided with a plug 57 having a stem 60 preferably formed integrally therewith which is receivable within a bore 61 of a block 62 (FIG- URES 8 and 10) carried by an upstanding post 63. The stem 69 is secured within the block bore 61 by suitable means such as set screws 68 (FIGURE 10). The plug 57 and its stem 60 contain a central bore 64 for accommodating a rotatable rod 65 which also passes through the bore 56 of the forwardly located plug 55 and supports at its forward end a locking member shown in the form of an elongated wing nut 66 (FIGURE 11). A stop pin 67 is provided on the plug 55 between the tines 54 for limiting the movement of the locking member 66 in the clockwise direction as viewed in FIGURE 11.

As shown best in FIGURE 9, the upstanding post 63 is mounted for rotation within bearings 70, 71 supported on a bearing housing 72 and plate 73, respectively, carried by the bed 21 with the lower end of the post 63 extending into an opening 74 in the bed.

In order to control the rotation of the post 63, a sleeve 75 (FIGURE 10) is suitably keyed thereto for rotation therewith which sleeve contains a laterally extending car 76 and a laterally extending camming car 77. A spring 80 is positioned within the bearing housing 72 and urges the car 76 against a stop pin 81 on the bearing plate 73 so that the post 63 is yieldably urged to a position wherein the form 51 and extension 52 are positioned substantially coaxial with the inspection form 26 as shown in FIGURES 1 through 7. This position of the form 51 and extension 52 is indicated by the center line A of FIG- URE 8.

The form 51 and extension 52 may be manually moved from position A to the position indicated by the center line B in FIGURE 8 by rotating the post 63 against the urging force of the spring 80 on the ear 76 until a lever 82, pivoted at one end on a post 83 carried by bearing plate 73, is urged upwardly by means of a spring 84 into a slot 85 on the carnming car 77. Thus, the form 51 and extension 52 are locked in position B of FIGURE 8.

The rod 65 extending, as discussed above, through the plugs 55, 57 and stem 61 is held against axial movement adjacent its outer end by means of a sleeve 85 suitably secured thereto as shown in FIGURE 10 and at its inner end by the locking member 66. The rod 65 is arranged to be rotated by means of a crank arm 86 suitably secured to its outer end. A flexible actuating cord 87 formed from a rope, metal chain or the like has one end connected to one end of the crank arm 86, the other end of the crank arm 86 connected by means of a spring 88 to the bed 21. The actuating cord 87 passes around rollers 90, 91 on the frame 18 as shown in FIGURE 1 for subsequent connection at its other end through a spring 92 to a foot pedal actuating device 93. Depressing the foot pedal 93 rotates the rod 65 and the locking member 66 carried thereby to the desired rotary position, and the spring 92 prevents the application of excessive pressure by the foot of the operator. Releasing the foot pedal 93 permits the spring 88 connected to the crank arm to rotate the rod 65 until the locking member 66 engages the stop pin 67 on the extension 52.

The hose positioning means 56 is also provided with retractable means serving as an auxiliary leg portion receiving member for retaining the sock leg portions L in a spaced relationship at one step in the sock packaging operation. More specifically, the retractable means comprise a pair of

elongate spacers

94, 95 each preferably substantially, U-shaped in cross-section which are maintained in spaced relationship by means of a plate 96 to which one end of the spacers are secured as shown in FIGURE 2. The plate 96 contains suitable bores which receive

guide rods

101, 102, respectively, secured by any suitable means to the plug 57 in one end of the tubular form 51. The movement of the

spacers

94, 95 is accomplished by means of a pressure operated actuator 103 supported within spaced apart

plates

104, 105, carried by the

rods

101, 102. The actuator 103 contains a piston rod 106 having its forward end secured to the Plate 96 so that the movement of the rod 106 moves the plate 96 and

spacers

94, 95 reciprocally in the directions indicated by the double arrow H, FIGURE 1. The pressure for the actuator 103 is supplied by means of hoses 110', 111 as shown in FIGURE 1, which have one of their ends suitably secured, by means of fittings or the like, to the opposite ends of the actuator 103 in the conventional manner. The other ends of the hoses are secured by suitable fittings to a manually operable valve 1.12 containing an operating handle 1113. The valve 112 is connected to the conduit 43 which is connected to a source of compressed air as discussed above, to provide a source of air pressure for the actutaor 103.

The sequence of operation of the apparatus of the invention will now be explained. This sequence of operation may be best understood by reference to FIGURES 1 through 8 wherein FIGURES 1, 2 show the position of the apparatus prior to the beginning of the packaging operation.

Prior to the beginning of the sock packaging operation, the cabinet 9 is provided with an adequate supply of inserts 12 which are preferably stacked as indicated in FIG- URE l, conveniently accessible to an operator who is positioned substantially in front of the apparatus as viewed in FIGURE 1. With the valve plunger 42 in the elevated position of FIGURE 1, pressure is applied to the actuator 36 through hose 57 so that the rack 34 is in its lowermost position.

On the opposite side of the apparatus of FIGURE 1,

the valve handle 113 is in a position wherein pressure is applied to the actuator 103 through hose 111 to position the

spacers

94, 95 in the retracted position. By means of the spring 80 (FIGURE 10) the post 63 is retained in the rotary position wherein the tubular form 51 and extension 52 are in the position indicated by the center line A of FIGURE 8. It will be noted in FIGURE 8, the form 51 and extension 52 are slightly canted for the convenience of the operator.

Referring now to FIGURE 3, it is desirable in many cases to inspect the socks S, S 1, prior to packaging. To accomplish this, sock S is drawn over the inspection form 26 preferably right-side-ont so that it may be readily subjected to inspection for imperfections and the like by the operator.

In order to inspect all portions of the sock S, the operator depresses the valve plunger 42 so that pressure is applied through hose 40 to the actuator 36 to move the piston 35 and rack 34 upwardly rotating the pinion 33. The rotation of the pinion 33 correspondingly rotates the form 26 throughout a 180 degree angle exposing the previously hidden portions of the sock S for inspection. Releasing the plunger 42 moves the form 26 carrying the sock S back to the position of FIGURE 3.

The sock S is then drawn from the form 26 into a wrong-,side-out condition over the sock positioning form 51 and extension 52 so that the extension 52 positions the foot portion F of the sock S in a substantially flat position and the tubular form 52 positions the sock leg portion L in a slightly expanded condition corresponding to the tubular shape of the form 51.

At this time, the leg portion L is arranged manually by the operator in a neat condition so that the pattern D of the sock leg portion L is neatly displayed with the pattern straight. This can be done manually by moving the leg portion appropriately on the form 51.

At this time, the valve handle 113= is moved so that pressure is applied through line 110 to the actuator 10.: to move the piston 106 to the right as vie-wed in FIGURE 2 carrying with it the

spacers

94, 95. At the termination of this forward movement, the

spacers

94, 95 occupy the position shown in FIGURE 5.

The second sock 8-1 which may have already been inspected or may now be inspected in the manner described above in the manner of sock S utilizing the inspection form 26 is drawn prefer-ably wrong-side-out also over sock S as shown in FIGURE 5 so that the socks S, S1 are located one inside the other. If desired, the sock S-l may be positioned over sock S in the right-side-out condition as it will not be displayed in package 11.

The foot portions F of socks S, 8-1 are now both in a substantially flat condition on the extension 52 and the

spacers

94, 95 maintain the leg portion L, of the socks in spaced apart relationship as shown in FIGURE 6. At this time the leg portion of sock 8-1 is arranged so that its pattern D is :alined in a neat condition with the leg portion L of the underlying sock S.

The lever 1-13 of valve 112 may now be moved to the position of FIGURE 1 so as to retract the

spacers

94, 95 to the position of FIGURE 7 to thus position leg portions of both socks in overlying, contacting relationship.

At this time, the insert 12 is positioned as shown in FIGURE 7 so that its

panels

13, 14 are moved into overlying relationship with the sides of the foot portions F, on the extension 52 with the tabs 13a, 14a of the panels extending forwardly from the forward end of the extension 52. The end of the insert 12 opposite the tabs 13a, 14a is inserted to a limited extent within the forward end of the tubular form 51 as shown best in FIGURE 12 so that the material of the socks S, 8-1 is formed into a S- shaped configuration between the folds of which is nested the inner end portions of the insert 12.

The form '51 and extension 52 may now be manually pivoted for convenience to the position identified by the center line B of FIGURE 8 until the notch in the camming car 77 receives a portion of the lever 82 urged upwardly by its spring 84 to lock form 51 and extension 52 in position.

As a result of the movement of the above described portions of the hose positioning means 50 to the position B, the operator has ready access to the socks S, 8-1. The foot pedal 93 may now be depressed by the operator so as to rotate the rod 65 through the cord 87 wherein the ends of the locking member 66 move into engagement with the inner wall of the inner sock foot portion F and clampingly hold the socks S, S-1 together with the end of the insert 12 against the inner Wall of the form 51 at substantially the junction of the leg and foot portions F of the socks as shown best in FIGURE 11.

The operator who continues to hold the locking member 66 in the clamping position by means of the foot pedal 93 then grasps the welt ends of the sock leg portions L and draws these leg portions in the direction of the arrow D of FIGURE 8 so that the leg portions are turned right-sideout and are moved into enoasing relationship with the insert 12 and the foot portions F. The sock leg portions L therefore yieldingly clamp the foot portions F of the socks in sandwiched relationship between the

insert panels

13, 14 to form the package 11 shown in FIGURE 13. In the encasing position, portions of the welt of the socks S, 8-1 enter the notches 13b, 14b in the insert 12 and the patterned material of the leg portion L of sock S is displayed neatly right-side-out for ready inspection by a prospective purchaser.

The foot pedal 93 may then be released to permit the spring 88 to rotate the locking member 66 from the clamping engagement of the socks. The package 11 is then removed from the apparatus by slipping the package off the extension 52, permitting the extension 52 and form 51 to be moved back into the position identified by center line A for another packaging operation upon release of the lever 82 from engagement with the notch 85 in the camming ear 77.

In the drawings and specification there has been set forth a preferred embodiment of the invention and, although specific terms are employed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation, the scope of the invention being defined in the claims.

I claim:

1. A method of packaging hose of the type having a foot portion and a leg portion comprising the steps of first arranging the hose inside-out, then positioning an insert in overlying relationship with the foot portion of the hose, and then turning the leg portion of the hose rightside out while positioning the leg portion to surround the insert and the foot portion of the hose.

2. A method of packaging hose of the type having a foot po1tion and a leg portion comprising the steps of first arranging the hose inside-out on an elongate form, then positioning an insert in overlying relationship with the foot portion of the hose on the elongate form, then turning the leg portion of the hose rightside-out and to surround the insert and the foot portion of the hose.

3. A method of packaging a pair of hose of the type having a foot portion and a leg portion comprising the steps of arranging one of the hose in a wrong-side-out condition, positioning the other hose over the one hose so that the pair of hose are arranged one inside the other, positioning an insert about the foot portions of the hose and to confine the foot portions therein, and then positioning both leg portions of the pair of hose to surround the insert and foot portions of the hose whereby the leg portion of the one hose is moved into right-side-out condition.

4. A method of packaging a pair of hose of the type having a foot portion and a leg portion comprising the steps of drawing one hose of a pair with the wrong-sideout onto an elongate form with the leg and foot portion in a neatly arranged condition, positioning the other hose of the pair over the one hose so that the pair of hose are arranged one inside the other, positioning an insert about the foot portions of the hose on the elongate form, and turning both leg portions of the pair of hose to surround the insert and foot portions of the hose with the leg portion of the one hose thus being positioned in a right-sideout condition.

5. A method of packaging a pair of hose of the type having a foot portion and a leg portion comprising the steps of positioning the hose on an elongate form with one hose being positioned inside the other, positioning an insert over the foot portions of the hose on the elongate form to sandwich the foot portions therebetween, and positioning both leg portions of the pair of hose to surround the insert and foot portions while preventing relative movement of the insert and foot portions of the hose.

6. A method of packaging a pair of hose of the type having a foot portion and a leg portion comprising the steps of drawing one hose of a pair with the wrong-sideout onto an elongate form with the leg and foot portions in a neatly arranged condition, drawing the other hose of the pair over the one hose while maintaining the leg portions of the hose separated from each other, placing an insert over the foot portions of the hose to confine the foot portions therein, holding the foot portions of the hose against relative movement inside the insert While turning both leg portions of the pair of hose to surround the insert and foot portions of the hose.

7. In an apparatus for packaging of a hose of the type having a foot portion and a leg portion comprising an elongate means for receiving the hose in an extended inside-out condition, said elongate means comprising a foot portion receiving member and a leg portion receiving member with the proximal end of the foot portion receiving member being positioned inside said leg portion receiving member, the overlapping portions of said foot and leg portion receiving members defining an opening therebetween for receiving the end portion of an insert therein, and means within the overlapping portion of said foot portion receiving member for engaging the foot portion of a hose positioned thereon and to hold the foot portion against an insert for preventing relative movement of the foot portion of the hose.

8. In an apparatus according to claim 7 including an auxiliary leg portion receiving member and means for moving said auxiliary leg portion receiving member into and out of overlying relation with said leg portion receiving member.

9. In an apparatus in accordance with claim 7 including an elongate inspection means positioned adjacent said elongate hose receiving means for positioning the hose thereon in an extended right-side-out condition, said inspection means being positioned in alinement with said elongate hose receiving means to permit the inspected hose thereon to be manually withdrawn in a wrong-sideout condition and readily positioned on said elongate hose receiving means.

10. Apparatus for packaging a pair of hose of the type having a leg portion and a foot portion comprising an elongate hose receiving form for positioning the pair of hose thereon in an extended condition, said elongate form including a tubular portion for accommodating the leg portions of the hose and a substantially fiat portion extending outwardly from said tubular portion for accommodating the foot portions of the hose in a flat condition, portions of said flat portion extending inside of and overlapping said tubular portion and defining an Opening therebetween for accommodating an insert for the hose, means positioned within the overlapping fiat portion for clamping the foot portions of the hose against an insert to permit the leg portions of the pair of hose to be placed around the foot portions of the hose and insert, while holding the foot portions against relative movement.

11. In an apparatus for packaging a pair of hose of the type having a leg portion and a foot portion comprising an elongate hose receiving form for positioning the pair of hose thereon in an extended condition, hose inspection means positioned in alinement with said elongate hose receiving form and being spaced a relatively short distance therefrom, means for rotating said hose inspecting means to permit inspection of the hose from all sides, and means for pivoting said hose receiving form out of alinement with said hose inspecting means for readily withdrawing the hose therefrom.

12. In an apparatus for packaging a pair of hose of the type having a leg portion and a foot portion comprising an elongate hose receiving form for positioning the pair of hose thereon in extended condition, said elongate form including a tubular portion for accommodating the eg portions of the hose and a substantially fiat portion extending outwardly from said tubular portion for accommodating the foot portions of the hose in a flat condition, portions of said flat portion extending inside of and overlapping said tubular portion and defining an opening therebetween for accommodating an insert for the hose, means positioned within the overlapping fiat portion for frictionally engaging the foot portion of the hose, and reciprocable means carried by and extending outwardly from said tubular portion remote from said flat portion for receiving the leg portion of a hose, and means for moving said reciprocable means into overlying spaced relation with said tubular portion.

13. In an apparatus according to claim 12 wherein said means for moving said reciprocal means comprises fluid actuated means.

14. A method of packaging hose of the type having a foot portion and a leg portion, comprising the steps of: arranging the hose in an extended wrong-side out condition on an elongate form; securing an insert to the form about the foot portion of the hose thereon; clamping the foot portion of the hose and the insert together against displacement relative to each other and to the form; and turning the leg portion of the hose right-side out while positioning the leg portion to surround the insert and the foot portion of the hose.

15. In an apparatus for packaging hose of the type having a foot portion and a leg portion; an elongate form for receiving the hose in an extended wrongside out condition, said form including means for securing an insert about the foot portion of the hose thereon; and means for 9 10 clamping the foot portion of the hose and the insert to- 2,573,827 Bigelow Nov. 6, 1951 gether against displacement relative to one another and 2,788,627 Bellows Apr. 16, 1957 to the form, while permitting the leg portion of the hose 2,824,414 Fieman et al. Feb. 25, 1958 to be turned into right-side out condition surrounding the 2,833,399 Hartman May 6, 195 8 insert and the foot portion of the hose. 5 2,849,167 Walser Aug. 26, 1958 2,857,085 Bowman et a1. Oct. 21, 1958 References Cited in the file of this patent 2,870,589 B J n, 27, 1959 UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,896,380 Campbell July 28, 1959 2,954,906 Lamade et a1. Oct. 4, 1960 587354 Wman 1897' 2,963,206 Vaughan et a1. Dec. 6, 1960 2,521,529 Mauney Sept. 5, 1950 10

Claims

1. A METHOD OF PACKAGING HOSE OF THE TYPE HAVING A FOOT PORTION AND A LEG PORTION COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FIRST ARRANGING THE HOSE INSIDE-OUT, THEN POSITIONING AN INSERT IN OVERLYING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FOOT PORTION OF THE HOSE, AND THEN TURNING THE LEG PORTION OF THE HOSE RIGHTSIDE-OUT WHILE POSITIONING THE LEG PORTION TO SURROUND THE INSER AND THE FOOT PORTION OF THE HOSE.

7. IN AN APPARATUS FOR PACAKGING OF A HOSE OF THE TYPE HAVING A FOOT PORTION AND A LEG PORTION COMPRISING AN ELONGATE MEANS FOR RECEIVING THE HOSE IN AN EXTENDED INSIDE-OUT CONDITIONS, SAID ELONGATE MEANS COMPRISING A FOOT PORTION RECEIVING MEMBER AND A LEG PORTION RECEIVING MEMBER WITH THE PROXIMAL END OF THE PORTION RECEIV-