Form, fill, seal and separate packaging machine for reclosable containers including means for applying zipper to web
US5036643A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B61/188
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved form, fill, seal and separate packaging machine for reclosable containers is accomplished by a plurality of stations disposed along a path of travel of a thermoplastic web including means to attach a pair of mated, resealable closure strips to the base web. The machine is intermittent in its operation, with movement of the web through the machine controlled so that the various steps of applying the closure strips, forming, filling, sealing and separating the reclosable containers are performed during periodic stops of the machine. The machine is further characterized by its use of two pairs of web belts to move the web through the machine. A first pair of web belts initially receive the folded web stock and partially form and completely fill the containers. The second pair of web belts overlap with the downstream end of the first pair of belts, but are disposed lower than the first belts. When the filled partially formed containers pass from the first pair of belts to the second pair of belts, the unsealed free ends are exposed for final sealing and severing.
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