Apparatus for application of plastics stretch films
US4179081A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1978 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2402/412
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is an improved apparatus for the manual application of plastics stretch films to materials and items to be packaged and secured as a unit or packaged and secured to a shipping and transporting means. The apparatus consists of an extended core for the supply of plastics stretch film and a pair of tubular-like grip means for said extended core. Said grip means serving as a manual control means for the speed of paying out the plastics stretch film material, and as a manual means for applying tension on the film during the course of applying it to materials and items.
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