Modular feed head with reversing motor
US8281711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/22
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feed head for a strapping machine includes a frame, a feed wheel, a tension wheel, and a feed and take-up motor mounted to the frame and operably connected to the feed wheel. The feed and take-up motor operates in forward and reverse directions to feed strapping material through the strapping machine, and to take up strapping material from the strapping machine. A tension motor is operably connected to the tension wheel and operates in a reverse direction to tension the strapping material around the load. The tension wheel is movable toward and away from the feed wheel and engages the feed wheel during strap tension and disengages from the feed wheel during strap feed. A pivot assembly operably mounts the tension motor and tension wheel to the frame to move the tension wheel toward and into engagement with, and out of engagement with the feed wheel.
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