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Apparatus for placing a web of film under tension

US4829746A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 1987
Grant dateMay 16, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B9/20
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for placing a folded web of film under tension comprising at least one pair of rollers, a first side of the folded web of film being fed between the pair of rollers, the pair of rollers being mounted out of parallel to the first side of the folded web of film and pulling the first side of the folded web of film in a first direction, and a member for preventing a second side of the folded web of film from moving in the first direction. Preferably, the member biases the second side of the folded web of film in a second direction opposite the first direction. A method for placing a folded web of film under tension is also provided.

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