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Apparatus and method for making bag assembly

US8362396B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2011
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7148
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for forming a bag assembly includes opposing die members. Each opposing die member defines a single die and has a perimeter-welding portion for forming a perimeter-weld of the bag assembly and a tube-welding portion for forming a tube-weld of the bag assembly. During operation, the perimeter-welding and tube-welding portions weld the bag assembly simultaneously, then the perimeter-welding portion of one of the opposing die members is moved relative to the tube welding portion of the die member to increase the distance between the perimeter-welding portions of the opposing die members. When the perimeter-welding portions are moved apart, welding by the perimeter-welding portions is generally suspended while welding by the tube-welding portions may continue.

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