Film clamp and related methods and apparatuses for wrapping loads
US8695312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2210/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for clamping packaging material may include a packaging material holder. The packaging material holder may include a first jaw, a second jaw, opposing the first jaw, and a jaw opening between the first and second jaws. The jaw opening may be configured to receive a portion of packaging material. The packaging material holder may include an inflatable structure configured to fill at least a portion of the opening. The apparatus also may include a packaging material insertion tool configured to insert the portion of packaging material into the jaw opening for clamping.
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