Package wrapping machine with automatic package positioning prior to wrapping
US6851250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B57/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for conveying a package to a wrap station of a package wrapping machine involves the steps of providing a conveying system for moving the package to the wrap station, the conveying system being selectively adjustable for varying a lateral position of a package; sensing a lateral position of the package as it travels along the conveying system; comparing the sensed lateral position of the package with a desired lateral position of the package; and based upon the comparison, adjusting the conveying system to place the package in the desired lateral position.
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