Working station with a cutting tool for quickly cutting a width of film
US9003745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C66/8244
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A working station for a packaging machine for sealing a package and quickly cutting a top film and a method for operating such a working station. The working station may include a sealing tool upper part, a sealing tool lower part, a sealing frame, a movable cutting tool having a blade for cutting a top film, and at least one energy storage device in operable engagement with the cutting tool and the sealing frame. The at least one energy storage device may be configured for accumulating potential energy upon a relative movement of the sealing frame with respect to the cutting tool. The working station may further include a holding mechanism that is operable to hold the cutting tool to a portion of the working station that is stationary with respect to the cutting tool and the sealing frame.
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