Skin packaging machine having microprocessor-based control
US4535582A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1982 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B11/52
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A skin packaging machine for the vacuum application of a film over goods to be packaged including a microprocessor-based control. The skin packaging machine includes a film supply, an oven, a film-bearing frame, a base having a platen with a perforated surface, a blower or turbine for drawing a vacuum at the surface, and a variable speed motor for moving the frame from a position adjacent the oven to a position adjacent the perforated surface in order to apply the film to a package on the surface. The microprocessor-based control cooperates with an alphanumeric display to provide a sequential display of machine function parameters which may be individually set, such as the time duration of a particular function. The control arrangement further includes, in a test mode, means for sequentially displaying on the alphanumeric display the condition of sensors and switches.
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