Dual coil power strapping machine
US5333438A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved power strapping machine comprising a strapping device and a soft touch package compression device. The strapping device includes plurality of coils for supplying strapping to a guide apparatus. A chute apparatus for routing strapping around an article or package to be strapped is connected to the guide apparatus. The machine includes sensors and a control circuit adapted to operate the machine continuously without the need to stop production, since when one coil is out of strapping or a misfeed occurs, the machine will automatically load another coil of strapping and continue strapping packages. The soft touch package compression device uses pneumatic-drive chain drive systems for moving soft belts up and down. The soft belts compress the package so that the strapping device can place a tight strap around the package.
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