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Ultrasonic sealing method and device for bags

US10676226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2016
Grant dateJun 9, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7128
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ultrasonic sealing method and device for a bag, in which pressurized gas spray outlets (47, 52) are provided at distal ends of a horn (31) and an anvil (32) so as to be used as gas blowing nozzles, the distal ends of the horn and the anvil are placed against a cutout (19) formed in a gas compartment (16) of the bag, a gas is blown into the gas compartment to inflate it, and then the horn and the anvil clamp films surrounding the cutout while the gas blowing is in progress, so that ultrasonic sealing is carried out by the horn to the films to trap the gas inside the gas compartment. A contact member (71) is provided directly under the horn. The contact member is pressed against inflated film (18) of the gas compartment, and in this state ultrasonic vibration energy is supplied to the horn.

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