Device and method for attaching carrying handles to packaging means or groups of packaging means

US11753199B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Nitsch · Kleve, DE
• Stefan Van Heukelum · Kranenburg, DE
• Stefan Wagner · Xanten, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 18, 2019
• Grant date: Sep 12, 2023
• Expiry date: Sep 3, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2801/81
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An applicator for attaching a handle comprises three arms, each of which extends radially from the horizontal axis along an arm axis. Each of the arms comprises a cutter, a holder, and a displacer. The holder comprises a pneumatic interface for using negative pressure to hold or guide an endless band as well as the carrying handle that results therefrom. The displacer displaces the pneumatic interface along a direction defined by the arm axis.