Method and apparatus for securing a load to a pallet with a roped film web
US10173795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2210/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for wrapping a palletized load are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a film dispenser for dispensing a film web, at least one guide rollers configured to engage the width of the film web, and at least one roping element. The at least one roping element may be a cable rolling roper configured to roll a portion of the film web into a rolled cable of film. The apparatus may also include means for providing relative rotation between the load and the dispenser to wrap a roped portion of the film web around a base of the load/top portion of a pallet supporting the load.
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