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Clipping tool assembly

US10005578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2013
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA22C11/125
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clipping tool assembly for closing at least one closure means, like a closure clip, in a packaging machine, like a clipping machine, for closing tubular or bag-shaped packaging casings. The clipping tool assembly comprises a first closing tool and a second closing tool, wherein at least the first closing tool is reversibly movable towards the second closing tool, between an opened position and a closed position, for closing the at least one closure means, and a drive means for reversibly moving at least the first closing tool towards the second closing tool in a closing direction. The clipping tool further comprises a pusher means provided in the region of the second closing tool for pushing the closure means just closed out of the second closing tool.

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