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Method and apparatus for interleaving plastic bags

US5390875A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 1993
Grant dateFeb 21, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/191
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for winding bags. A winder in accordance with the present invention includes a dancer assembly for speed regulation, a haul-in assembly for receiving a film, and a tumbler assembly to receive the film from the haul-in assembly. The tumbler assembly increases the path length the film travels to either separate bags and/or to provide for interleaving.

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