Clipping packaging apparatus and methods
US7322163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B51/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for enclosing a product in a covering material includes a product feed and covering system, a clipper mechanism and a tensioning system. The product feed and covering system is configured to apply the covering material over the product. The clipper mechanism is disposed downstream of the product feed and covering system along a flow path of the covering material. The clipper mechanism is adapted to receive the covering material and to secure a clip to the covering material received therein. The tensioning system is adapted to introduce a tensioning load to the covering material after and while the covering material is received in the clipper mechanism.
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