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An automatic bulk filling machine is provided having a container input end which includes a fill station for filling a container in accordance with weight or volume requirements followed by a lid dispensing and attachment station wherein the lids of the container are placed over the container in reg

An automatic bulk filling machine is provided having a container input end which includes a fill station for filling a container in accordance with weight or volume requirements followed by a lid dispensing and attachment station wherein the lids of the container are placed over the container in registry with the lip of the container and closed onto the bulk container by a piston cylinder combination having a lid pad for pressing and deforming the center of the lid onto the bulk container before press fitting the bulk container lid onto the bulk container which filled and sealed bulk container is then transferred to an optional labeling station and subsequently transferred to the output end of the conveyor to complete the automated filling, sealing and labeling operations for removal of the container from the automated bulk filling machine. Optional gassing, accumulating, labeling, filling and bulk container separation and advancement devices may be provided to further increase the capacity and production capabilities of the novel automated bulk filling machine.

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1. A container filling machine comprising:(a) a conveyor having an input end and an output end; (b) a positioning mechanism for positioning a container on said conveyor; (c) a lid dispensing mechanism for depositing a container lid in substantially flat registry on the rim of a container, said lid d

1. A container filling machine comprising:(a) a conveyor having an input end and an output end; (b) a positioning mechanism for positioning a container on said conveyor; (c) a lid dispensing mechanism for depositing a container lid in substantially flat registry on the rim of a container, said lid dispensing mechanism disposed intermediate the ends of said conveyor; (d) a deforming pad disposed in substantial vertical alignment with the center of said container lid for first pressing the center of said container lid down on said container; (e) a lid attachment mechanism disposed in axial alignment with said deforming pad for pressing the perimeter of said container lid on the lip of said container; (f) a plurality of centering and securing rods disposed on said lid attachment mechanism; and (g) motor means for periodically advancing said conveyor.