Former for form, fill and seal packaging machine
US4710157A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B2160/10
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A form, fill and seal apparatus for producing flexible containers having fitments located at one end of the container. The invention provides a former for folding into a tubular shape a substantially flat web of film with attached fitments. The former includes a substantially V-shaped member, an elongated member secured to the V-shaped member, and a U-shaped member. The V-shaped member, elongated member, the U-shaped member cooperate to fold the substantially flat web of film to bring opposite longitudinal portions thereof into aligned relationship.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.