Horizontal sleeve applicator and method
US6996954B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B9/13
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided for enwrapping a horizontally oriented product in a sleeve. A sleeve is formed by opening a flat tubular film and cutting a selected length of tubing. The sleeve is further opened in a forming tube to a cross sectional shape comparable with the cross sectional shape of the product. The forming tube is moved from a receiving position to a discharge position and the sleeve is moved in a horizontal plane to enclose the axially aligned product carried on a horizontally oriented conveyor.
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