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Method and device for packaging an elongate body

US4918905A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1988
Grant dateApr 24, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B51/06
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and apparatus for packing an elongated body, for example a stack of covers or lids, by wrapping the body and folding the protruding portion of the wrapper from two opposing sides relative to each of the end faces such that two tapering flaps are formed and then applying a sealing tape to only the two tapering flaps.

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