Automatic bagging machine

US4253290A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Vincent N. Vulcano · New York, US
• Maurice Friedman · Roslyn, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 29, 1979
• Grant date: Mar 3, 1981
• Expiry date: Mar 29, 1999

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B25/20
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for automatically forming bags on hanger suspended garments comprises a plurality of stands for supporting hangers with garments suspended therefrom. A device is provided to move each of the plurality of stands in sequence to at least first, second and third positions. Each of the stands remains stationary for a brief interval at each of the positions following its arrival. Each of the stands is adapted to have a hanger suspended garment mounted thereon when each stand is at the first position. An adjustable placing apparatus is provided at the second position for pulling tubular material along a path. A cutting device above the garment moves toward the material to cut the tubular material and away from the material to permit pulling down of additional tubular material. A sealing device above the stands moves towards the material to seal the tubular material and moves away from the material to permit pulling down of additional tubular material. The sealing device includes a sealing element which is heated to a heat sealing temperature during the movement towards the material and to a lower non-sealing temperature during the movement away from the material.