Containment force-based wrapping
US9776748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2220/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Control of a wrapping apparatus is facilitated by enabling an operator to input a load containment force requirement and/or a minimum number of layers of packaging material to be applied to a load, with a wrap control system automatically determining wrap force and other parameters required to meet user input requirements and/or parameters to minimize the expertise required of an operator and to provide more consistent and reliable wrapping of loads. In addition, a wrapping apparatus may be controlled to apply at least a minimum number of layers of packaging material to a load throughout a contiguous region thereof.
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