Patent · US Expired

Apparatus for securing a synthetic thermoplastic strap in a band-like form around an object

US4488926A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 10, 1982
Grant dateDec 18, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C66/8324
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for securing a synthetic thermoplastic strap in a band-like form around an object includes a strap support with a clamping device, a stretching device, and a welding device cooperating with the strap support for holding, stretching, welding and cutting the strap. These various devices can be displaced from the surface of the strap support so that the strap can be inserted laterally onto the support. Strap guidance members are provided at the opposite ends of the strap support. One strap guidance member forms a part of the welding device and includes a guide member. The guide member is retractable away from the surface of the strap support during the welding operation so that it does not interfere with the movement of the strap parts being joined together.

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