Method and system for wrapping ties in a facemask manufacturing process
US10822133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B65/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated system and method wrap the fastening ties around the body of a continuous stream of facemasks in a facemask production line. The facemasks are oriented such that each facemask has a leading pair of ties and a trailing pair of ties extending from a body in a conveying direction of the production line. At a wrapping station in the production line, the body is subsequently clamped with an automated clamping device in geared engagement with a rail. The body is rotated relative to a rotation axis through the body to cause the leading and trailing pairs of ties to further wrap around the body by inducing relative linear movement between the clamping device and the rail.
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