Pressure unit
US11021287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2439/70
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a pressure unit (1) for sealing a package (2) for a food product, comprising a conveyor (3) for transporting the package (2) through the pressure unit (1) in a travelling direction (d), a first rotatable pressure roller (11) and a first rotatable anvil roller (21). The first pressure roller (11) is arranged opposite to the first anvil roller (21) to form a first nip (4) for receiving and rotationally engage with a portion (5) of the package, and arranged downstream of the first pressure roller (11) and the first anvil roller (21) in the travelling direction, a second rotatable pressure roller (12) and a second rotatable anvil roller (22). The second pressure roller (12) is arranged opposite to the second anvil roller (22) to form a second nip (6) for receiving and rotationally engage with the portion (5) of the package. The first anvil roller (21) and the second anvil roller (22), respectively, has a smooth rim surface (25). The first pressure roller (11) comprises a first bulge (15) extending annularly around its rim surface (18), the second pressure roller (12) comprises a second bulge (16) extending annularly around its rim surface (19), and the first bu…
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