Strapping machine with quick-release enclosure door latches
US6920741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B59/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A strapping machine for positioning a strap material around an associated load, tensioning the strap material and sealing the strap material to itself around the load, includes a frame, a slack box having a slack box cover and a first portion of a strap path having a cover over a portion thereof. A strapping head is mounted to the frame. The strap path cover extends over a portion of the strapping head. The strapping head includes a winder for tensioning the strap material around the load. A chute is mounted to the frame and is configured for positioning the strap material around the load and to release the strap therefrom to pull the strap material to the load. At least one enclosure encloses a portion of the strap path. The enclosure has a door having a quick-release latch. The door has a slot therein and the quick release latch has a projection that is movable across the slot for defining a pintle opening. The projection is movable to define a door pivoting position and a door removal position. The latch includes a release handle for moving the projection out of the slot to define the door removal position for removing the door from the enclosure. The door includes a lower hinge…
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