Apparatus for sealing the top of a package for a food product and system for forming and filling a food package
US11554555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C65/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for sealing the top of a package for a food product is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pair of oppositely disposed first and second sealing jaws configured for reversibly engaging each other over the top of the package, at least one wedge on the first sealing jaw configured for contacting a first top portion of the package to form a first gable panel, a key on the second sealing jaw configured for contacting a second top portion of the package to form a second gable panel, at least one lug on the key configured for reducing skewing of the package prior to sealing, and a rubber dolly on either the first or the second sealing jaw, the rubber dolly and the opposing sealing jaw being configured to form and seal a fin between the rubber dolly and the opposing sealing jaw thereby sealing the top of the package. A system for forming, filling, and sealing a package containing a food product comprising the apparatus is also disclosed.
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