Track assembly for bundling one or more objects and methods to use the same
US9828126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/28
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A track system, for use in connection with bundling one or more objects positioned within a bundling station, includes guiding a length of wire through a track guide assembly. The track guide assembly includes a plurality of straight and corner track segments coupled to each other and to a carrier plate subassembly, the track guide assembly substantially enclosing a wire guide path to guide the length of wire about the one or more objects. The track system further includes a pneumatic system configured to reduce a pressure to release the plurality of straight and corner track segments to free the length of wire during a tension cycle and to increase the pressure to fix the plurality of straight and corner track segments during a feed cycle. Related systems and methods are also provided.
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