Unit for processing a web of packaging material
US7033310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B50/8123
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unit (1) for processing a web (2) of packaging material, and having at least a first station (3) for forming a number of through holes (4) in the web (2); a second station (6) for sealing the holes by applying respective opening devices (7, 8); a feed device (10) for step feeding the web (2) along a path (P) through the first and second station (3, 6); a position sensor (21) generating a presence signal (S) indicating the passage, past the sensor (21), of reference elements (C; 4) carried by the web (2) and bearing a predetermined relationship with the holes (4); a control device (20) for controlling the feed device (10) in response to the presence signal (S); and actuating means (22) cooperating with the second station (6) to move the second station in a direction parallel to said path (P), and activated by the control device (20) to adjust the position of the second station (6) as a function of the presence signal (S).
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