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Pack of several containers and method for the production of the pack

US8196372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

15Claims

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Assignee

KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

Kurt Perl · Rimsting, DE
Michael Hartl · Unterhaching, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 22, 2010
Grant date	Jun 12, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 22, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D71/50
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a pack, which includes at least two PET containers combined with each other, which are held together by a strip-like or ribbon-like strap, the strap being spun about an outer surface of the PET containers in a horizontal manner, wherein an inner surface of the strap, which lies at the outer surfaces of the PET containers, is fixed at least at one junction with one of the PET containers. The strap is fixed at the junction by a material integrated bond in the form of at least one welded joint.

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