Stretch wrapping machine with automatic load profiling
US11731793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2210/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and program product perform automatic load profiling to optimize a wrapping operation performed with a stretch wrapping machine. Automatic load profiling may be performed, for example, to determine a density parameter for a load that is indicative of load stability such that one or more control parameters may be configured for a wrapping operation based upon the density parameter. Automatic load profiling may also be performed, for example, to detect a load with a nonstandard top layer, e.g., a load with a top or slip sheet, a load with an easily deformable top layer, a load with a ragged top surface topography and/or a load with an inboard portion, such that a top layer containment operation may be activated during wrapping to optimize containment for the load.
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