Strapping joint and method for forming same
US5006385A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/19
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved joint and method for providing the improved joint structure in joined or fused thermoplastic strap positioned about a package or article is disclosed. The improved joint includes means for increasing the peel separation resistance of overlapping portions of the joint above the peel separation resistance provided by a weldment between the overlapping portions providing for a joint strength that approaches the tensile strength of the strap material or weldment.
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