Method and apparatus for wrapping an article
US5189865A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B25/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article wrapping device feeds an article to be wrapped on a conveyor in a generally horizontal direction. A sheet of wrapping material is fed upward from beneath the conveyor to intersect the path of the article. The sheet of wrapping material is maintained in a generally vertical orientation by a flow of forced air between the sheet of wrapping material and a generally vertical displaceable wall suspended alongside the path of the sheet of wrapping material. As the article intersects the sheet of wrapping material and the displaceable wall, the wall is displaced, and forces a leading edge of the sheet of wrapping material over a top side of the article.
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