Multi-stage unit for processing a web packaging material in a food product packaging machine
US6386851B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B61/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-stage unit for processing a web packaging material in a machine for packaging food products, including a first processing station, a second processing station and a system for indexing the web packaging material comprising a first feeding device for step-feeding the web packaging material through the first processing station, a second feeding device for step-feeding the web packaging material through the second processing station, and a control unit controlling the first feeding device in response to a sensor detecting a first index code preprinted on the web packaging material, and the second feeding device in response to a second sensor detecting a second index code made on the web packaging material at said first processing station.
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