Strapping machine with paddle formed strap path
US6923113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/185
- 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, the strapping machine includes a strap path formed from opposing, movable elements. The machine includes a frame, a slack box, and a first portion of a strap path from the slack box. The first portion of the strap path is formed by a pair of opposing path forming elements moveable toward and away from each other between an open path position and a closed path position. The path forming elements further define a path entrance and a path exit, The closed path position defines the first portion of the strap path. A strapping head is mounted to the frame and is configured to convey the strap material in a first direction to position the strap material around the load and to convey the strap material in a second direction to tension the strap material around the load. The strapping head is further configured to seal the strap material to itself and to sever the strap material from a strap supply. A chute defines a second portion of the strap path, the chute is mounted to the frame and is configured to provide a path to po…
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