Methods and apparatus for evaluating packaging materials and determining wrap settings for wrapping machines
US8739502B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2210/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of determining a wrap force or payout percentage at which to wrap a load with packaging material may include dispensing packaging material. The method may also include forming a tear in a portion of the packaging material. The method may further include identifying a first payout percentage at which the tear exhibits a first behavior. The method may also include identifying a second payout percentage at which the tear exhibits a second behavior. The method may further include selecting a third payout percentage between the first payout percentage and the second payout percentage, for wrapping the load.
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