Patent · US Expired

Automatic can lid bag sealer

US5685129A · kind A · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 1996
Grant dateNov 11, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 14, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B7/10
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for loading and closing bags or sleeve containers are disclosed. An automated arm with pinchers at one end moves from a resting position to an extended position, grasps the unfilled end of a partially filled sleeve container, and rotates to achieve closure.

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