Method and apparatus for supplying strap to an item
US4509415A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for supplying strap to an item, such as a bundle of sheets, and with two strapping mechanisms being made available to a fixed segment of a strap guide, such that either mechanism can be positioned in the operating position at any one time. Arrangement is made for shifting the two strapping mechanisms laterally into mating position with the fixed strap guide, and with each strapping mechanism carrying a segment of a strap guide for mating with and completing the fixed segment of strap guide. Provision is also made for removing the strapping mechanisms from a fixed strap guide or position, for servicing or the like.
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