Apparatus for conveying a stack of bags
US4723654A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B2160/10
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for conveying a stack of bags from a bag stacking station to a downstream processing station. The apparatus includes a conveyor belt, and a carriage that is movable in a conveying direction, the carriage including a belt clamping device to clamp the carriage to the belt, the carriage including a bag stack clamping device for clamping a stack of bags to the belt. Movement of the carriage simultaneously moves the conveyor belt and a stack of bags in the conveying direction, whereupon the belt clamp and the bag clamp are released, and the carriage is returned to the bag stacking station.
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