Horizontal forming device
US12319526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B61/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A horizontal forming device, in particular for horizontal flow pack machines, comprises at least one, in particular roller-free, forming unit (12a12d), in particular a forming shoulder, which is configured for forming a packaging material web (14a), in particular a paper web, into a packaging material tube (16a), the forming unit (12a-12d) comprising at least one folding edge (72a-72d) around which the packaging material web (14a) is deflectable, and comprises at least one form-guiding unit (18a-18d), in particular a further forming shoulder, which is configured for further guiding the packaging material tube (16a) transversely to a run-in direction (20a20d) of the packaging material web (14a) at the forming unit (12a-12d) while maintaining an, in particular homogeneous, material tension generated by the forming unit (12a12d),wherein the horizontal forming device comprises at least one support surface (22a), in particular a work plate, on which products (24a) that are to be packaged can be transported, the forming unit (12a-12d) and the form-guiding unit (18a-18d) being arranged on sides (26a-26d, 28a-28d) of the support surface (22a) that face away from each other, wherein the for…
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