Method for high speed loading, vacuumizing and sealing of a bagged article
US6499274B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B35/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method, apparatus, and system for loading, vacuumizing, and sealing bagged articles. The invention includes placing a bagged article onto a subplaten, and advancing the loaded subplaten through a synchronizing assembly which allows synchronized placement of the loaded subplaten onto the platen of a vacuum/seal apparatus. The invention provides improved automation of the entire loading/vacuumizing/sealing process for a wide variety of bagged articles, especially food articles such as meat, poultry, cheese, and the like.
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