Apparatus and method for measuring containment force in a wrapped load and a control process for establishing and maintaining a predetermined containment force profile
US7707901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B11/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for measuring containment force on a load is provided. The apparatus may include a first longitudinally extending arm configured to engage a first side of packaging material wrapped around the load. The apparatus may also include a second longitudinally extending arm configured to engage a second side of the packaging material, the second side being opposite the first side. The apparatus may further include an indicator positioned substantially perpendicularly to the first and second arms, a third longitudinally extending arm, and a force gauge configured to measure a force exerted on the third longitudinally extending arm.
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