Apparatus for encasing a product
US3971101A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 1972 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 1992 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C11/107
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for encasing a product including a product encasing machine, linking apparatus, and a looping apparatus. The product encasing machine includes a rotatable stuffing tube having a fine head mounted on its forward end. The fin head imparts rotational drive and longitudinal drag to the casing as the casing passes thereover as the casing is being filled. The rearward end of the stuffing tube is mounted in a socket type apparatus to permit the stuffing tube to be pivotally moved upwardly and laterally to facilitate the installation of the folded casing thereon. A member is also provided for fluidly lubricating the interior surfaces of the stuffing tube to prevent product smear. The linking apparatus includes a pair of loop members carrying pinching members thereon. The pinching members are constructed of a moldable material and are detachably mounted on the loop members. The pinching members include pinching surfaces adapted to engage and collapse the rotating casing issuing from the encasing machine. The pinching surfaces each include at least one portion in vertical alignment with the longitudinal center line of the loop on which it is carried so that it will travel at a u…
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