Patent · US Expired

Packaging machine

US4085778A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 5, 1977
Grant dateApr 25, 1978
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Expiry dateApr 5, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/8867
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A packaging machine is provided in which wire is fed for cutting into predetermined lengths for subsequent formation into U-shaped clips for clinching about a constricted product filled tube. It includes means for varying the length of the cut off portion by adjusting the position of a cut off knife along the wire against the biasing action of a cooperating wire receiving member or cut off round.

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