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Packaging machine with variable-width belt system

US9434566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2013
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/81
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A packaging machine (10) includes a machine foundation (22) and a variable-width belt system (24). The variable-width belt system (24) is moved relative to the packaging machine and configured to establish a belt pocket (26). A product is admitted into the belt pocket and rolled onto itself to establish a rolled product (16) as the belt moves relative to the machine foundation (22).

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