Bag filling apparatus and method
US6662532B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B43/465
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Automated apparatus for filling of a bag with a loose commodity comprises a bag filling station for dispensing commodity into a bag; a wicket for feeding a stacked and interconnected array of empty bags; and a conveyor for removing filled bags from the filling station. Reciprocating clamps grip the open mouths of the filled bags, and transfer the filled bags away from the filling station, with a subsequent bag being drawn into appropriate position for filling by means of the connection formed between the contacting bags.
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