Film guide system
US4924655A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 15, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1309
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guide system for improving the orientation of a web of film as it passes around a fill tube structure in a form, fill, seal packaging machine is provided. The guide system comprises at least two members removably coupled to the fill tube structure, and so constructed and arranged that they increase the cross-sectional perimeter of the fill tube structure when they are secured thereto. The members cooperating with the fill tube structure to stretch the web of film as it passes around the fill tube structure. An improved apparatus for attaching fitments to a web of film and method is also provided.
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