Film wrapping module for containers as a component of a packaging machine, and method thereof

US10450094B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Lelie · Kleve, DE
• Stefan Wagner · Xanten, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 19, 2014
• Grant date: Oct 22, 2019
• Expiry date: Jan 10, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B53/063
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A wrapping unit that wraps a container pack with a piece of film as it moves along a container-transport path includes a linear transporter having an electromagnetic linear drive. This linear transporter circulates movement elements in a common direction around a closed movement-path. Each of these movement elements has a gripping head arranged thereon.