Strapping machine having an easy clear strap accumulator box
US6418838B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/184
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A strapping machine having a strap accumulator box with an easy access panel is provided. The strapping machine includes a lever that allows for the quick opening of the easy access panel and the quick clearing of the strapping machine of strap debris and jams. The strapping machine of the present invention further includes a lever for quick release of the access panel. The access panel is spring biased in a first closed position and, upon the clearing of strap debris and jams, the access panel is returned to its first closed position.
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