Stretch Wrapping Machine with Automated Determination of Load Stability by Subjecting a Load to a Disturbance

A method, apparatus and program product may determine load stability for a load to be wrapped based upon sensing the response or reaction of the load to a disturbance applied to the load, e.g., through intentionally moving, shaking, tilting, pushing, impacting or otherwise applying an input force to the load and sensing the response using one or more sensors. The sensed response may then be used to determine a load stability parameter that may be used in the control of a load wrapping apparatus when wrapping the load. 1. A method of controlling a load wrapping apparatus of a type configured to wrap a load on a load support with packaging material dispensed from a packaging material dispenser through relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load support , the method comprising:subjecting a load to a disturbance;sensing a response of the load to the disturbance using one or more sensors, wherein sensing the response includes sensing movement of the load over time in response to the disturbance using the one or more sensors;determining a load stability parameter based upon the sensed response, wherein determining the load stability parameter includes determining a value for the load stability parameter based upon the sensed movement of the load over time in response to the disturbance; andcontrolling the load wrapping apparatus when wrapping the load using the determined load stability parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a wrap force control parameter and a layer control parameter based upon the determined load stability parameter claim 1 , wherein controlling the load wrapping apparatus using the determined load stability parameter includes controlling the load wrapping apparatus using the determined wrap force and layer control parameters.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein subjecting the load to the disturbance includes starting or stopping the load support to induce movement of the load over time claim 1 , ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY REMOVING A FILM WRAPPING FROM PALLETIZED STACKS OF PRODUCTS

A cutting head for cutting a film wrapping from palletized stacks of products, having a cutting element for cutting through the film, where the cutting element is disposed between at least two opposing contact elements and is set back with respect to the film contact plane formed by the opposing contact elements in order to form a cutting recess, and having a vacuum unit to suck the region of the film wrapping to be cut locally into the cutting recess for interaction with the cutting element. A device having a corresponding cutting head further includes a pallet place for the arrangement of the pallet correspondingly wrapped with film, where the cutting head is disposed on a support arm that is configured to travel such that the cutting head remains in contact with the film via the two opposing contact elements during cutting. 1. A cutting head for cutting a film wrapping from palletized stacks of products , said cutting head comprising:a cutting element for cutting through the film, wherein the cutting element is disposed between at least two opposing contact elements and is set back with respect to the film contact plane formed by the opposing contact elements in order to form a cutting recess; anda vacuum unit to suck the region of the film wrapping to be cut locally into the cutting recess for interaction with the cutting element.2. The cutting head as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the contact elements are sliding elements and/or rolling elements.3. The cutting head as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the sliding elements are runners.4. The cutting head as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the rolling elements are rollers.5. The cutting head as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cutting element comprises a rigid or rotating knife claim 1 , a glow wire or an arc torch.6. The cutting head as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the cutting element comprises a rigid or rotating knife claim 3 , a glow wire or an arc torch.7. The cutting head as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the cutting ...

SEGMENTED WRAPPING FILMS AND RELATED METHODS

Segmented wrapping materials and related methods. In some embodiments, a plurality of individual segments of a film or other wrapping material may be placed on a single roll or core and each opposing edge of each segment of such roll/core may be folded or otherwise reinforced to improve the strength of the film and thereby improve containment of a pallet or other items being wrapped with the material. 1. A method for wrapping , the method comprising the steps of:positioning a plurality of elongated wrapping material segments of a wrapping material formed into a roll having a hollow central axis on a single core such that each of the plurality of wrapping material segments extends along the single core with the single core extending through the hollow central axis of each of the plurality of wrapping material segments, wherein each of the plurality of wrapping material segments comprises reinforced edges at both of two opposing ends of each of the plurality of wrapping material segments; andextending wrapping material from each of the plurality of wrapping material segments about a perimeter of one or more objects.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of extending wrapping material from each of the plurality of wrapping material segments about a perimeter of an object comprises maintaining a gap between reinforced edges of each pair of adjacent reinforced edges of the plurality of wrapping material segments.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein each gap between each pair of adjacent reinforced edges comprises a distance between about 0.125 inches and about 1 inch.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein each gap between each pair of adjacent reinforced edges comprises a distance between about ¼ and about ¾ of an inch.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more objects comprises a pallet having a plurality of objects stacked thereon.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reinforced edges of each of the plurality of elongated wrapping material segments have a ...

Dynamic Adjustment of Wrap Force Parameter Responsive to Monitored Wrap Force and/or For Film Break Reduction

A method, apparatus and program product monitor a wrap force during a wrap cycle to dynamically control the dispense rate of a packaging material dispenser to meet a desired containment force to be applied to a load. A conversion may be performed between wrap force and containment force for the monitored wrap force or a containment force parameter to facilitate the performance of a comparison between the monitored wrap force and a containment force parameter associated with the desired containment force to be applied to the load. A wrap force parameter may also be dynamically adjusted, and in some instances, the dynamic adjustment may be responsive to monitored wrap force, and may be used to meet a load containment force requirement for a load. In other instances, the dynamic adjustment may be responsive to monitored packaging material breaks to reduce the occurrence of packaging material breaks. 1. A method of controlling a load wrapping apparatus of the type configured to wrap a load on a load support with packaging material dispensed from a packaging material dispenser through relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load support , the method comprising:prior to initiating a wrap cycle, determining a number of layers of packaging material to be applied to the load during the wrap cycle;initiating the wrap cycle to begin to wrap the load with packaging material dispensed from the packaging material dispenser during relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load support;after initiating the wrap cycle, dynamically modifying the determined number of layers of packaging material to be applied to the load during the wrap cycle; andcompleting the wrap cycle by wrapping the load with the modified number of layers of packaging material.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a desired load containment force requirement to be used when wrapping the load with packaging material claim 1 , wherein ...

Dynamic Adjustment of Wrap Force Parameter Responsive to Monitored Wrap Force and/or For Film Break Reduction

A method, apparatus and program product monitor a wrap force during a wrap cycle to dynamically control the dispense rate of a packaging material dispenser to meet a desired containment force to be applied to a load. A conversion may be performed between wrap force and containment force for the monitored wrap force or a containment force parameter to facilitate the performance of a comparison between the monitored wrap force and a containment force parameter associated with the desired containment force to be applied to the load. A wrap force parameter may also be dynamically adjusted, and in some instances, the dynamic adjustment may be responsive to monitored wrap force, and may be used to meet a load containment force requirement for a load. In other instances, the dynamic adjustment may be responsive to monitored packaging material breaks to reduce the occurrence of packaging material breaks. 1. An apparatus for wrapping a load supported by a load support with packaging material , the apparatus comprising:a packaging material dispenser for dispensing packaging material to the load, wherein the packaging material dispenser and the load support are adapted for rotation relative to one other; anda controller coupled to the packaging material dispenser and configured to determine a containment force parameter related to a desired containment force to be applied to the load during at least a portion of a wrap cycle and initiate the wrap cycle to wrap the load with packaging material dispensed from the packaging material dispenser during relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load support, wherein the controller is further configured to, during the initiated wrap cycle, monitor a wrap force applied to the load by the packaging material during the relative rotation, perform a comparison between the monitored wrap force and the containment force parameter after a conversion between wrap force and containment force is performed for the ...

Stretch Wrapping Machine with Automatic Load Profiling

A method, apparatus and program product perform automatic load profiling to optimize a wrapping operation performed with a stretch wrapping machine. Automatic load profiling may be performed, for example, to determine a density parameter for a load that is indicative of load stability such that one or more control parameters may be configured for a wrapping operation based upon the density parameter. Automatic load profiling may also be performed, for example, to detect a load with a nonstandard top layer, e.g., a load with a top or slip sheet, a load with an easily deformable top layer, a load with a ragged top surface topography and/or a load with an inboard portion, such that a top layer containment operation may be activated during wrapping to optimize containment for the load. 1. A method of controlling a load wrapping apparatus of the type configured to wrap a load on a load support with packaging material dispensed from a packaging material dispenser through relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load support , the method comprising:sensing a plurality of points on a plurality of surfaces of the load using one or more sensors directed at the load;generating a surface model of at least a portion of the load based upon the sensed plurality of points, wherein the generated surface model identifies a top surface topography comprising a plurality of elevations for the load; andcontrolling one or more control parameters for the load wrapping apparatus when wrapping the load based upon the generated surface model.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generated surface model identifies a top surface topography comprising a plurality of elevations for the load.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors includes a digital camera claim 1 , a range imaging sensor or a three-dimensional scanning sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors includes first and second height sensors operatively coupled for ...

WRAPPING MACHINE AND WRAPPING METHOD

The invention relates to a wrapping machine for wrapping a load with a film including at least one operating unit for performing operations on the load or on the film and a conveying device for moving the load along an advancing direction through the machine. The machine includes a movement system that is adapted for moving the operating unit and comprises a shuttle assembly movable along a path and arranged for supporting and moving the operating unit. The shuttle assembly and the conveying device are drivable in a coordinated manner in order to enable the operating unit to perform operations on the load wrapped with the film even while the load is moved along the advancing direction and out of the machine. 144-. (canceled)45. A wrapping machine for wrapping a load with a film comprising at least one operating unit for performing operations on said load and/or on said film and a conveying device for moving said load along an advancing direction through said wrapping machine , wherein said wrapping machine includes a movement system that is adapted for moving said at least one operating unit and includes a shuttle assembly that is movable along a path and configured for supporting and moving said at least one operating unit , said shuttle assembly and said conveying device being drivable in a coordinated manner in order to enable said at least one operating unit to perform operations on said load wrapped with said film even while said load wrapped with said film is moved along said advancing direction and out of said wrapping machine.46. The wrapping machine as defined in claim 45 , wherein said shuttle assembly includes driving mechanisms that are able to move said shuttle assembly along said path.47. The wrapping machine as defined in claim 45 , wherein said shuttle assembly includes braking devices for stopping said shuttle assembly in defined positions along said path.48. The wrapping machine as defined in claim 45 , wherein said shuttle assembly comprises at ...

APPARATUS FOR PACKING ARTICLES AND COMPRISING A DEVICE FOR COUNTERACTING WINDING UP OF FILM

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for packing articles as well as a device for counteracting winding up of film or web material for an apparatus for packing articles, the packing being formed by at least one web material conveyed over at least one pulling roller, wherein the device for counteracting winding up is disposed in relation to the pulling roller and extending at least partially around the pulling roller, whereby is achieved an easy, secure and functional device that efficiently counteracts and obviates the possibility of web material being wound around a pulling roller. 110-. (canceled)11. An apparatus for packing articles , wherein the apparatus comprises a device for counteracting winding up of at least one web material and at least one pulling roller ,wherein the packing is formed by conveying the at least one web material over the at least one pulling roller,wherein the device for counteracting winding up includes at least one spring element, andwherein the device for counteracting winding up is disposed relative to the pulling roller and extending at least partially around the pulling roller.12. The apparatus for packing articles according to claim 11 , wherein the device for counteracting winding up is provided directly or indirectly on an adjusting member disposed relative to the pulling roller.13. The apparatus for packing articles according to claim 11 , wherein the at least one spring element extends at least partially around the pulling roller.14. The apparatus for packing articles according to claim 11 , wherein at least a partial rotation of the adjusting member adjusts a spring tension of the at least one spring element.15. The apparatus for packing articles according to claim 11 , wherein the at least one spring element is configured to interact with at least one recess in the pulling roller.16. The apparatus for packing articles according to claim 11 , wherein the at least one spring element is disposed substantially symmetrically relative ...

Stretch Wrapping Machine with Automated Determination of Load Stability by Subjecting a Load to a Disturbance

A method, apparatus and program product may determine load stability for a load to be wrapped based upon sensing the response or reaction of the load to a disturbance applied to the load, e.g., through intentionally moving, shaking, tilting, pushing, impacting or otherwise applying an input force to the load and sensing the response using one or more sensors. The sensed response may then be used to determine a load stability parameter that may be used in the control of a load wrapping apparatus when wrapping the load. 1. A method of controlling a load wrapping apparatus of the type configured to wrap a load on a load support with packaging material dispensed from a packaging material dispenser through relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load support , the method comprising:subjecting a load to a disturbance;sensing a response of the load to the disturbance using one or more sensors;determining a load stability parameter based upon the sensed response; andcontrolling the load wrapping apparatus when wrapping the load using the determined load stability parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a wrap force control parameter and a minimum layer control parameter based upon the determined load stability parameter claim 1 , wherein controlling the load wrapping apparatus using the determined load stability parameter includes controlling the load wrapping apparatus using the determined wrap force and minimum layer control parameters.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein subjecting the load to the disturbance includes starting or stopping the load support.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein subjecting the load to the disturbance includes starting or stopping a conveyor upon which the load is supported.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein subjecting the load to the disturbance includes pushing or impacting a side of the load.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein subjecting the load to the disturbance includes vibrating the ...

Machine generated wrap data

Various methods are provided for determining and displaying wrapping data generated by a wrapping machine during wrapping of a load with a packaging material, e.g., to determine numbers of layers of packaging material applied to a load, a containment force applied to a load, and/or whether a load meets a predetermined minimum required containment force standard for the load.

Machine for stabilising palletised loads with tensioning fins

A machine for stabilising palletised loads including an apparatus having a reel of covering tape, a gripping device to take a first end of the tape of the reel and make it integral with the load, a first movement apparatus to generate relative revolution of the apparatus around the load about a predetermined revolution axis, a second movement apparatus to generate relative translation motion of the apparatus with respect to the load in a direction parallel to the revolution direction, a cutting device placed in the apparatus to separate the tape from the reel, and a fixing device to fix a second end of the tape to the load. The apparatus also includes a tensioning fin configured to rotate around an articulation axis parallel to the reel axis and having a rectilinear end border, distal of and extending parallel to the articulation axis and configured to stay in contact with a longitudinal edge of the tape unwinding from the reel, and a spring acting on the fin to push the end border against the longitudinal edge of the tape.

Method of additional packing of loads in stretchable film, machine and narrow roll of film for packing

FIELD: mechanical engineering; packing facilities. SUBSTANCE: machine for additional packing of loads regrouped into loads with pallets or without pallets by means of stretchable film placed around load and, if necessary, around pallet after preliminary stretching and rewinding from narrow roll or similar device in which it has been kept in preliminarily stretched state with elongation of the other of 150-500 % and tensioning, after release, within 2 and 7, preferably, 2-3 daN/mm 2 of film section per coil. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 14768 0Сс ПЧ Го РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (19) ВИ” 2 089 475 ' 13) СЛ 5') М В 65 В 11/04, 11/08, 11/46, 61/00 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 95106613/13, 25.08.1993 (30) Приоритет: 25.08.1992 ЕК 9210254 (46) Дата публикации: 10.09.1997 (56) Ссылки: 1. ЕР, заявка М 096635, кл. В 65 В 11/04, 1983. 2. ЕК, заявка М 2281275, кл. В 65 В 11/16, 1976. 3. ЕК, заявка М 2579577, кл. В 65 Н 23/185, 1986. 4. ОЕ, заявка М З40Э1ЛУ, кл. В 65 В 61/00, 1985. (86) Заявка РСТ: ЕК 9300827 (25.08.93) (71) Заявитель: Ньютек Интернэшнл (ЕК) (72) Изобретатель: Жан-Поль Мартен-Коше[ЕН], Жорж Жаконелли [ЕК] (73) Патентообладатель: (54) СПОСОБ ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОЙ УПАКОВКИ ГРУЗОВ С ПОМОЩЬЮ РАСТЯЖИМОЙ ПЛЕНКИ, МАШИНА И УЗКИЙ РУЛОН ПЛЕНКИ ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Использование: изобретение относится к способу и машине дополнительной упаковки грузов, перегруппированных в груз Сс поддонами или без них с помощью растяжимой пленки, помещенной вокруг указанного груза, в случае необходимости вокруг поддона, после того, как она была предварительно растянута и перемотана из узкого рулона или его аналога, в котором она хранится в предварительно растянутом состоянии с величиной удлинения порядка 150 - 500% и нятежением после расслабления, заключенном между 2 и Г, Ньютек Интернэшнл (ЕК) В ©, >. к <Р © предпочтительно 2 - 3 ДАН/мм? сечения со пленки на виток. 3 с. и бз.п. ф-лы, 11 ил. + © и/— ...

PROCESS FOR EXTERIOR PACKAGING OF LOADS USING A STRETCH FILM AND MACHINE AND FILM FOR CARRYING OUT SAID PROCESS

팔레트된 또는 팔레트되지 않은 패키지(F) 형태로 배열된 로드들을 상기 패키지 주위에, 필요하다면, 예비-스트레칭된 후에 팔레트 주위에, 배치된 스트레칭 필름을 사용하여 외부적으로 포장하기 위한 방법 및 기계로써, 필름은 150% 내지 500% 신장되어 예비-스트레칭된 상태로 저장되어 있는 스풀(14)등으로부터 공급되며, 이완된 후에는 1회전당 필름부분이 2 내지 7daN/mm 2 , 바람직하게는 2 내지 3daN/mm 2 의 장력을 나타낸다.

System and method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods

A new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. In one embodiment, a conveyor is used to move a pallet with goods from station to station. A mechanical arm at a sheeting station lifts goods from a pallet while one or more sheets are placed between the goods and the pallet. A bottom plate with fingers having hollow tubes holds the pallet while the pallet is being wrapped and enclosed. A portable manifold may also be connected to the hollow tubes and a controller samples and adjusts atmosphere inside the pallet via the portable manifold.

Arrangement and method for wrapping a piece

Wrapping device

A wrapping device includes a base body which is connected with support elements and a holding arm. The holding arm has rotatably connected thereto a wrapping arm. The wrapping arm carries a roll holder. At the roll holder, a rotatably supported film roll is arranged for being displaced in a predetemined direction for wrapping up objects arranged on a pallet. For transporting the wrapping device, the support elements serve as fastening elements and are of hollow configuration such that support elements of a lift truck can be inserted therein.

System and method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods

A method may be provided for supplying a desired substance treatment within a sealed enclosure containing at least one product. The method may include regulating gas and pressure levels within the enclosure through a conduit to create an atmosphere with a first predetermined gas level and/or pressure level within the enclosure, wherein the gas and/or pressure levels are controlled by a controller programmed with one or more target parameters, set-points and/or operating instructions to provide a substance treatment in combination with the desired atmosphere within the sealed enclosure; and metering and/or adding a predetermined quantity of at least one substance into the enclosure through the conduit, wherein the addition of the substance is controlled by the controller in accordance with the target parameters, set-points and/or operating instructions, wherein the at least one substance coats, is absorbed into, or infuses into the at least one product.

DEVICE FOR PACKING STORED GOODS ON A PALLET

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR BANDEROLING A PALLETIZED LOAD

Machine de banderolage hélicodal des faces latérales 4 d'une charge 2 avec une bande de film 5 qui comprend : - un bâti 6; - une table 7 support de charge 2 de position fixe; - un chariot 8 mobile support d'une bobine de film 9 à axe 9a vertical; - des moyens mécaniques 10 de support et de guidage du chariot 8 selon un déplacement résultant de la combinaison d'un déplacement vertical et d'un déplacement en boucle horizontale; - des moyens 11 d'entraînement du chariot 8 selon un cheminement sensiblement hélicodal entourant la charge;caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte, en outre et en combinaison : - des moyens 27 de déviation dans son propre plan de la bande de film 5 provenant de la bobine 9 et de décalage vertical du tronçon de sortie aval 28 de la bande 5, par rapport à la bobine 9, portés par le chariot 8 en regard de la bobine de film 9 et, déformables pendant le banderolage entre deux configurations extrêmes de déviation et de non-déviation; - et, des moyens 29 de commande et d'entraînement des moyens 27 pour les faire passer de leur état actif à leur état inactif. Helical wrapping machine of the side faces 4 of a load 2 with a film strip 5 which comprises: - a frame 6; a table 7 load support 2 of fixed position; a movable carriage 8 supporting a reel of film 9 with a vertical axis 9a; mechanical means 10 for supporting and guiding the carriage 8 according to a movement resulting from the combination of a vertical movement and a movement in a horizontal loop; - Means 11 for driving the carriage 8 along a substantially helical path surrounding the load; characterized in that it further comprises and in combination: - means 27 for deflecting in its own plane the strip of film 5 coming from of the reel 9 and vertical offset of the downstream output section 28 of the strip 5, relative to the reel 9, carried by the carriage 8 facing the reel of film 9 and, deformable during the wrapping between two extreme configurations of deviation and ...

Method for overpacking loads using stretch film, machine and film for its implementation.

Method and apparatus for making a knot with flexible material wrapped around an article

The method and apparatus are for making a knot with first and second rope-shaped end portions of flexible material wrapped around an article. The method comprises steps of (a) guiding the end portions along a predetermined path; (b) (i) nipping the first end portion at a first point of the predetermined path, (ii) nipping the second end portion at a second point of the predetermined path, and (iii) nipping the second end portion at a third point of the predetermined path; (c) cutting the second end portion between the second and third points to obtain a free end thereof; (d) moving the end portions to obtain a loop; (e) releasing the first end portion from the guiding of step (a) to obtain a free end thereof; and (f) inserting the free ends into the loop to form and tighten the knot.

DEVICE FOR STOPPING THE ROTATING ARM OF A PUSH-BUTEROLEUSE

WRAPPING BANDEROLEUSE FOR PALLET LOAD ENVELOPMENT

Cette banderoleuse à bras tournant comprend une potence 12 portée par un chariot T à fourche 8 pour palette, et, sous cette potence, un bras tournant solidaire d'une colonne verticale 11 sur les glissières 14 de laquelle peut coulisser une tête de banderolage U. Selon l'invention, et pour limiter la fatigue du personnel et améliorer la tenue de la charge 52 posée sur une palette 50 et enveloppée par le film 61, le chariot T est celui d'un transpalette muni de moyens 2 à 4 de déplacement en translation dans le plan horizontal et dont le moteur électrique 4 est alimenté par des batteries rechargeables 5, tandis que les branches 8a-8b de la fourche 8, d'un part, sont solidaires du châssis fixe 6 portant la potence 12 supportent chacune de fausses branches 40, déplaçables verticalement par des moyens 7 du chariot entre a) une position d'enfourchement, dans laquelle ces fausses branches 40 reposent sur les branches fixes 8a-8b de la fourche 8, et b) une position de levage, éloignée verticalement de la position d'enfourchement par une distance L ayant sensiblement la valeur de la hauteur d'une palette 50 sans sa charge. This wrapper with rotating arm includes a bracket 12 carried by a forked forklift T 8, and, under this bracket, a rotating arm integral with a vertical column 11 on the rails 14 which can slide a wrapping head U. According to the invention, and in order to limit the fatigue of the personnel and to improve the strength of the load 52 placed on a pallet 50 and enveloped by the film 61, the carriage T is that of a pallet truck equipped with means 2 to 4 translation in the horizontal plane and the electric motor 4 is powered by rechargeable batteries 5, while the branches 8a-8b of the fork 8, on the one hand, are integral with the fixed frame 6 carrying the bracket 12 each support fake branches 40, movable vertically by means 7 of the carriage between a) a burying position, in which these false branches 40 rest on the fixed branches ...

SIMULTANEOUS BANDERING DEVICE OF THE SIDE FACES AND A FACE OF END OF A PALLETIZED LOAD

BANDEROLEUSE AND BANDEROLAGE METHOD IMPLEMENTED BY THE BANDEROLEUSE

WRAPPING BANDEROLEUSE FOR PALLET LOAD ENVELOPMENT

DEVICE FOR BANDOLATING A PALLETIZED LOAD ENABLING THE CLOSURE ON THE UPPER FACE OF SAID LOAD, AND METHOD FOR BANDOLATING THE SAME

Dispositif de banderolage (1) des faces latérales(2) et d'une face supérieure (3) d'une charge palettisée (4), comprenant un châssis (5), une plateforme (6) formant support de la charge palettisée, des moyens de support d'au moins deux dérouleurs (7) de film (8), lesdits moyens étant mobiles en translation verticale par rapport à la plateforme, des moyens de mise en rotation relative de la charge et des dispositifs dérouleurs de film, autour d'un axe sensiblement confondu avec l'axe vertical de symétrie de la plateforme, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens (9) de soudure et des moyens de coupe (10) des bandes libres (11) de film reliant la charge palettisée et les dérouleurs en fin de banderolage, moyens (9, 10) disposés sensiblement au-dessus de la charge palettisée, de manière à verrouiller le banderolage au niveau de la face supérieure (3) de ladite charge. Device for wrapping (1) the side faces (2) and an upper face (3) of a palletized load (4), comprising a frame (5), a platform (6) forming a support for the palletized load, means for supporting at least two unwinders (7) of film (8), said means being movable in vertical translation with respect to the platform, means for setting the load in relative rotation and film unwinding devices, around it 'an axis substantially coincident with the vertical axis of symmetry of the platform, characterized in that it comprises means (9) for welding and means for cutting (10) the free strips (11) of film connecting the palletized load and the unwinders at the end of the wrapping, means (9, 10) arranged substantially above the palletized load, so as to lock the wrapping at the level of the upper face (3) of said load.

SIMULTANEOUS BANDERING DEVICE OF THE SIDE FACES AND A FACE OF END OF A PALLETIZED LOAD

Dispositif (1) de banderolage des faces latérales (2) et d'une face d'extrémité supérieure (3) d'une charge palettisée (4), comprenant une plateforme (5) formant support de la charge (4), au moins une paire de bras (7) verticaux, disposés de part et d'autre de la charge (4), sur chacun desquels est disposé un dérouleur de film (8), lesdits dérouleurs étant mobiles en translation le long d'au moins une portion des bras, des moyens permettant la mise en rotation relative de la charge (4) et de chaque paire de bras (7) autour d'un axe confondu avec l'axe vertical de symétrie de la charge, caractérisé en ce que au moins deux dispositifs dérouleurs de film sont décalés verticalement l'un par rapport à l'autre, de sorte qu'au cours du banderolage, au moins un premier dispositif dérouleur (8b) de film est disposé en regard des faces latérales de la charge pour réaliser le banderolage de celles-ci, et au moins un second dispositif dérouleur de film (8a) est disposé sensiblement en regard, ou au-dessus, de l'arête supérieure (10) de la charge pour réaliser simultanément le banderolage de la surface supérieure (3) de ladite charge. Device (1) for wrapping the side faces (2) and an upper end face (3) of a palletized load (4), comprising a platform (5) forming a support for the load (4), at least a pair of vertical arms (7), arranged on either side of the load (4), on each of which is arranged a film unwinder (8), said unwinders being movable in translation along at least a portion arms, means allowing the relative rotation of the load (4) and of each pair of arms (7) about an axis coincident with the vertical axis of symmetry of the load, characterized in that at least two Film unwinding devices are vertically offset with respect to each other, so that during the wrapping, at least a first film unwinding device (8b) is arranged opposite the side faces of the load to achieve the wrapping thereof, and at least one second film unwinding ...

A stretch wrapping device

A stretch wrapping device

Method and apparatus for holding and wrapping stretch wrap packaging material

A load is stretch wrapped with a sheet of stretch wrap packaging material by adhering a leading end portion of the sheet to a holding member, dispensing the sheet from a stretch wrap dispenser, and providing relative rotation between the dispenser and the load to wrap the sheet of stretch wrap packaging material on a load. The leading end portion of the sheet is released from the holding member, and a trailing end portion of the sheet is adhered to the holding member. The packaging material between the load and the holding member is severed while being held by the holding member. The sheet of stretch wrap packaging material is held in place against the holding member with a vacuum or by a tacky surface. The severing is accomplished by a hot wire on the holding member.

Method of packaging loads by means of a stretch film, as well as machine and film for carrying out the method

Palletized peat moss in bulk compressed form

Peat moss is palletized in bulk compressed form by holding a predetermined quantity of peat moss stacked vertically on a pallet to confine the peat moss to a desired, compressed shape, the peat moss having a water-content ranging from about 25 to about 50 weight % and a density ranging from about 0.05 to about 0.15 gm/cc on dry basis, and downwardly compressing the peat moss directly onto the pallet at a pressure ranging from about 3 to about 5 kg/cm 2 so as to form the peat moss into a coherent, shape-retaining body without substantially altering the water-content and intrinsic properties of the peat moss. The body of compressed peat moss maintains a structural integrity for a period of time sufficient to permit wrapping thereof. Such a body of compressed peat moss is then wrapped to retain the peat moss in compressed form on the pallet. The invention enables one to significantly increase the quantity of peat moss per unit of shipment.

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR BANDEROLING A PALLETIZED LOAD

Wrapping apparatus

The winding device winds objects (30) on a pallet (28) in foil, and has a base body (10) and a winding arm (20) connected to it by a holding arm (14). The winding arm has a roll holder (24) to take the foil roll (26). The winding arm turns on the holding arm. The base body has a fixing element (12) to fix the winding device to the resting elements of a lifting trolley.

Stretch wrapping machine with curve fit control of dispense rate

A method, apparatus and program product utilize curve fitting to control a dispense rate for a packaging material dispenser. Predicted demands at a plurality of rotational positions of a load relative to a packaging material dispenser may be used to generate one or more points to which a curve may be fit, such that dispense rates may be determined for rotational positions between those for which predicted demands have been determined using the curve.

Apparatus and method for applying cornerboards to a load

A method and apparatus for providing corners of a load (110) with cornerboards (152) prior to wrapping the load is provided. The method may include providing a load on a load transport surface, removing a cornerboard from within a magazine (150) by a gripper (170), and transporting the cornerboard to a corner of the load with the gripper. Relative rotation may be provided between the stretch wrap packaging material dispenser and the load to wrap the stretch wrap packaging material around the cornerboard and the load. If the cornerboard is not pre-formed, it is folded prior to transport to the load. The cornerboard is secured to the corner of the load with the stretch wrap packaging material. In a preferred embodiment, four magazines and four grippers are provided, such that four cornerboards can be carried to the load at the same time.

Method and apparatus for securing a load to a pallet with a roped film web

An apparatus and method for wrapping a palletized load are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a film dispenser (102) for dispensing a film web, at least one guide rollers (132) configured to engage the width of the film web, and at least one roping element (134). The at least one roping element may be a cable rolling roper configured to roll a portion of the film web into a rolled cable of film. The apparatus may also include means for providing relative rotation between the load and the dispenser to wrap a roped portion of the film web around a base of the load/top portion of a pallet supporting the load.

System and method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods

A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. The sealed enclosure having at least one conduit through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air is evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance is injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.

Pallet wrap machine monitor

A system, method and kit permitting more accurate determination of film usage in a pallet wrap machine involves rotary encoders that engage with the actual film, rather than a pre-stretch or stretch roller. At least one rotary encoder engages with unstretched film before a pre-stretch roller takes up the film and at least one rotary encoder engages with stretched film after the film leaves the stretch roller. Slippage of the film on the rollers, which is a common occurrence, is not a factor that affects the data generated by the rotary encoders.

Method and machine for banding a palletized load

A machine for helically banding the vertical side faces of a palletized load with a band of plastic film whose width is a fraction of the height of the load. The machine comprises a stand and a table which supports the load in a fixed position during the banding of the load and with which supply means and removal means for the load may be combined. A moveable carriage supports a reel of film having an axis with a generally vertical direction. Means are provided for deviating in its own plane the band of film originating from the reel and for vertically offsetting the downstream delivered section of the band of film with respect to the reel. The means are on the one hand carried by the carriage at least substantially opposite the reel and on the other hand may be deformed during the banding operation between two extreme configurations corresponding to two separate extreme states. An active one in which they ensure the deviation and the maximum vertical offsetting and an inactive one in which the deviation and offset are zero or minimal. Means are provided for controlling and driving the deviating and vertical-offsetting means in order to switch them from their active state to their inactive state, or vice versa such that in a certain relative situation of the carriage during the banding operation, operation of the control and drive means results in the downstream delivered section of the band of film applied to the load being offset relatively in the vertical direction with respect to the reel of film.

Film clamp and related methods and apparatuses for wrapping loads

An apparatus for clamping packaging material may include a packaging material holder. The packaging material holder may include a first jaw, a second jaw, opposing the first jaw, and a jaw opening between the first and second jaws. The jaw opening may be configured to receive a portion of packaging material. The packaging material holder may include an inflatable structure configured to fill at least a portion of the opening. The apparatus also may include a packaging material insertion tool configured to insert the portion of packaging material into the jaw opening for clamping.

EQUIPMENT FOR THE WINDING OF PRODUCTS WITH FILM OF EXTENSIBLE MATERIAL

Method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods

A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. At least one conduit may be provided through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air may be evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance may be injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.

A bale wrapping apparatus

A bale wrapper (1) for wrapping a parallelepiped bale (2) with wrapping film (3) comprises a pair of secondary support units (30) which are pivotally carried about first pivot axes (37) on carrier arms (31), which are in turn pivotally carried on second pivot axes (42) on a main framework (5). A bale (2) to be wrapped is supported in a pre-wrapping location (20) on a main conveyor (21), and engaged by the secondary support units (30) as the carrier arms (31) are pivoted upwardly for raising the secondary support units (30) into an operative position for supporting the bale (2) in a bale wrapping location (33). Support rollers (48) of the secondary support units (30) rotate the bale (2) about a horizontal main axis (32), while simultaneously a carrier beam (67) revolves a pair of film carriers (66) about the bale (2) for wrapping the bale (2) with the wrapping film (3).

Apparatus and method for applying cornerboards to a load

A method and apparatus for providing corners of a load (110) with cornerboards (152) prior to wrapping the load is provided. The method may include providing a load on a load transport surface, removing a cornerboard from within a magazine (150) by a gripper (170), and transporting the cornerboard to a corner of the load with the gripper. Relative rotation may be provided between the stretch wrap packaging material dispenser and the load to wrap the stretch wrap packaging material around the cornerboard and the load. If the cornerboard is not pre-formed, it is folded prior to transport to the load. The cornerboard is secured to the corner of the load with the stretch wrap packaging material. In a preferred embodiment, four magazines and four grippers are provided, such that four cornerboards can be carried to the load at the same time.

Radio frequency identification packaging system

Systems and methods for a radio frequency identification packaging system are described in which RFID information can be retrieved. A packaging system may include a rotating member to rotate during packaging of a load and a reader to read item information associated with the load during rotation of the rotating member. The rotating member is intended for providing relative rotation between a load and a dispenser of packaging material. The reader is used to read item information associated with the load during rotation of the rotating member.

Intelligent systems for optimizing stretch wrapper operation and stretch film usage

A system includes a wrapping machine for dispensing film to wrap a load disposed on a pallet, a plurality of sensors configured to detect operation of the machine, and a controller operably and communicatively connected with the sensors. The controller is configured to establish desired values of operating parameters of the machine, the parameters including a wrap pattern, weight of the film, a number of revolutions, a percent of stretch of the film, and a tension of film, during operation of the machine, monitor actual values of the operating parameters using data from the sensors, and in response to a difference between the desired values and the actual values being greater than a threshold, issue a command to adjust operation of the machine such that the difference is less than the threshold.

Systems for monitoring and controlling usage of materials

Material usage tracking systems for monitoring and optimizing usage of stretch film on a stretch wrapping machine is provided. A system includes a rotary encoder collar securable to a pre-stretch roller of a stretch wrapping machine and a proximity sensor securable proximate to the rotary encoder collar. Upon installation, the proximity sensor measures the revolutions of the pre-stretch roller when the stretch wrapping machine is wrapping a product or pallet. The system also includes a controller in communication with the proximity sensor. The controller converts the revolutions of the pre-stretch roller to measurements of the amount of stretch film pulled off a film roll in the stretch wrapping machine based on data received from the proximity sensor. Different uses for the data collected by the material usage tracking system and different ways of presentation of the data are also provided.

Wrapping apparatus

Method and apparatus for wrapping loads

Systems for monitoring and controlling usage of materials

Material usage tracking systems for monitoring and optimizing usage of stretch film on a stretch wrapping machine is provided. A system includes a rotary encoder collar securable to a pre-stretch roller of a stretch wrapping machine and a proximity sensor securable proximate to the rotary encoder collar. Upon installation, the proximity sensor measures the revolutions of the pre-stretch roller when the stretch wrapping machine is wrapping a product or pallet. The system also includes a controller in communication with the proximity sensor. The controller converts the revolutions of the pre-stretch roller to measurements of the amount of stretch film pulled off a film roll in the stretch wrapping machine based on data received from the proximity sensor. Different uses for the data collected by the material usage tracking system and different ways of presentation of the data are also provided.

Stretch wrapping machine with automated determination of load stability by subjecting a load to a disturbance

A method, apparatus and program product may determine load stability for a load to be wrapped based upon sensing the response or reaction of the load to a disturbance applied to the load, e.g., through intentionally moving, shaking, tilting, pushing, impacting or otherwise applying an input force to the load and sensing the response using one or more sensors. The sensed response may then be used to determine a load stability parameter that may be used in the control of a load wrapping apparatus when wrapping the load.

Method and machine for banding a palletized load

A machine for helically banding the vertical side faces of a palletized load with a band of plastic film whose width is a fraction of the height of the load. The machine comprises a stand and a table which supports the load in a fixed position during the banding of the load and with which supply means and removal means for the load may be combined. A moveable carriage supports a reel of film having an axis with a generally vertical direction. Means are provided for deviating in its own plane the band of film originating from the reel and for vertically offsetting the downstream delivered section of the band of film with respect to the reel. The means are on the one hand carried by the carriage at least substantially opposite the reel and on the other hand may be deformed during the banding operation between two extreme configurations corresponding to two separate extreme states. An active one in which they ensure the deviation and the maximum vertical offsetting and an inactive one in which the deviation and offset are zero or minimal. Means are provided for controlling and driving the deviating and vertical-offsetting means in order to switch them from their active state to their inactive state, or vice versa such that in a certain relative situation of the carriage during the banding operation, operation of the control and drive means results in the downstream delivered section of the band of film applied to the load being offset relatively in the vertical direction with respect to the reel of film.

Radio frequency identification packaging system

Systems and methods for a radio frequency identification packaging system are described. A packaging system (100) may include a rotating member (118) to rotate during packaging of a load (102) and a reader (142) to read item information associated with the load during rotation of the rotating member.

Process for exterior packaging of loads using a stretch film and packaging machine and film spool for carrying out said process

팔레트된 또는 팔레트되지 않은 패키기(F) 형태로 배열된 로드들을 상기 패키지 주위에, 필요하다면, 예비-스트레칭된 후에 팔레트 주위에, 배치된 스트레칭 필름을 사용하여 외부적으로 포장하기 위한 방법 및 기계로써, 필름은 150% 내지 500% 신장되어 예비-스트레칭된 상태로 저장되어 있는 스풀(14)등으로부터 공급되며, 이완된 후에는 1회전당 필름부분이 2 내지 7 daN/ , 바람직하게는 2 내지 3 daN/ 의 장력을 나타낸다. Method and machine for externally wrapping rods arranged in the form of palletized or non-palletized packages (F) around the package, if necessary, after being pre-stretched, around a pallet As a result, the film is supplied from a spool 14 or the like which is elongated and stored in a pre-stretched state by 150% to 500%, and after relaxation, the film portion per revolution is 2 to 7 daN / , Preferably 2 to 3 daN / Indicates the tension.

A stretched film wrapper and a method of wrapping objects stacked on pallets

The invention relates to a stretched film wrapper for wrapping objects in stretched film that is unwound from a coil and supplied to a wrapper head configured for discharging film during stretching for wrapping the object during relative rotation and translation of the object and wrapper head relative to each other. The invention is characterised in that two or more wrapper heads are arranged opposite each other on a frame that encloses the object on at least two sides for simultaneous discharge of film by rotation between the object and the frame.

Cover sheet feeder for film winding machine

System for moving operating units of a wrapping machine and wrapping machine

Sistema de movimiento que puede asociarse a una máquina envolvedora (100) para envolver una carga (70) con una película (4) que comprende al menos una unidad operativa (30, 40, 50, 80) para realizar operaciones sobre dicha carga (70) y/o sobre dicha película (4), comprendiendo dicho sistema medios de lanzadera (11, 12, 21, 22; 32; 41, 42; 52; 111) que pueden moverse para soportar y mover al menos dicha unidad operativa (30, 40, 50, 80) a lo largo de una trayectoria (P) al menos entre una posición operativa (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5), en la que dicha unidad operativa (30,40, 50, 80) puede realizar operaciones sobre dicha carga (70) y/o sobre dicha película (4) y/o puede interactuar con dicha máquina envolvedora (100), y una posición no operativa (N1; N2) en la que dicha unidad operativa (30,40,50,80) está fuera de una zona de trabajo (W) de dicha máquina envolvedora (100) con el fin de no interferir con el funcionamiento de esta última, estando dicho sistema caracterizado por que dichos medios de lanzadera comprenden una pluralidad de lanzaderas (11, 12, 21, 22; 32; 41,42; 52; 111) que pueden conectarse entre sí para formar, al menos, un convoy (5, 6, 7, 8) de lanzaderas. Movement system that can be associated with a wrapping machine (100) to wrap a load (70) with a film (4) comprising at least one operating unit (30, 40, 50, 80) to perform operations on said load (70 ) and / or on said film (4), said system comprising shuttle means (11, 12, 21, 22; 32; 41, 42; 52; 111) that can be moved to support and move at least said operating unit (30 , 40, 50, 80) along a path (P) at least between an operating position (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5), in which said operating unit (30,40, 50, 80) can performing operations on said load (70) and / or on said film (4) and / or can interact with said wrapping machine (100), and a non-operative position (N1; N2) in which said operating unit (30,40 , 50.80) is outside a working area (W) of said wrapping machine (100) in order not to interfere with the ...

Electronic control of metered film dispensing in a wrapping apparatus

An apparatus for wrapping a load may include a film dispenser for dispensing a film web including a film dispensing drive. The apparatus may also include a rotational drive system for providing relative rotation between the load and the dispenser during a wrapping cycle. The apparatus may further include a controller configured to operatively couple the film dispensing drive and the rotational drive system such that, for any portion of a revolution of the film dispenser relative to the load during the wrapping cycle, the film dispenser dispenses a selected length of the film web corresponding to the portion of the revolution.

Apparatus and method for forming and positioning a material securing member

A material positioning and securing apparatus and method is disclosed that is particularly useful in association with a device for spirally wrapping palletized units at a wrapping station with a stretchable netting material to form a secure package. A disposable elongated material engaging member, formed from reasonably stiff and yet deformable material, is placed adjacent one side of units on a pallet at the wrapping station with the material engaging member having protruding portions oriented to extend in a direction away from the surface of the units for engagement with the netting material as the netting material is wrapped around the units. A forming and feeder mechanism, receiving a continuous supply of the resonably stiff material, forms the material engaging member into the desired configuration and shape, and then dispenses the thus formed member into the wrapping station where the formed member is severed from the continuous supply by the forming and feeder mechanism after the formed material at the wrapping station has been contacted by a plurality of wrapped layers of the netting material.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR WRAPPING A LOAD WITH STRETCH FILM

Method and arrangement in connection with wrapping of a piece

The invention relates to an arrangement and method for changing a film roll (R) in a wrapping machine, the wrapping machine comprising at least film distribution means (3) for supplying a wrapping film (F) in a continuous web from the film roll (R) around a piece (P) to be wrapped, roll fixing means (310) fitted in the film distribution means (3) for fixing said film roll (R) in a rotatable manner and substantially in the vertical direction, crank means (2) supported in a movable manner in a frame structure (1) and arranged to transfer said film distribution means (3) around the piece (P) substantially in the horizontal direction, wherein said film distribution means (3) are also arranged to move substantially in the vertical direction, and cassette means (11) for storing at least one film roll (R) and transferring it to the film distribution means (3) for the change of the film roll (R), as well as film fixing means (120) arranged in said cassette means (11) to fix the film end (Fa). In the invention, the film roll (R) is arranged to be coupled to said film distribution means (3) by means of a substantially vertical movement, and said film fixing means (120) are arranged to hold said film end (Fa) at least upon coupling said film roll (R) to the film distribution means (3) and at least during starting of the wrapping of the piece (P).

Palletized peat moss in bulk compressed form

Peat moss is palletized in bulk compressed form by holding a predetermined quantity of peat moss stacked vertically on a pallet to confine the peat moss to a desired, compressed shape, the peat moss having a water-content ranging from about 25 to about 50 weight % and a density ranging from about 0.05 to about 0.15 gm/cc on dry basis, and downwardly compressing the peat moss directly onto the pallet at a pressure ranging from about 3 to about 5 kg/cm2 so as to form the peat moss into a coherent, shape-retaining body without substantially altering the water-content and intrinsic properties of the peat moss. The body of compressed peat moss maintains a structural integrity for a period of time sufficient to permit wrapping thereof. Such a body of compressed peat moss is then wrapped to retain the peat moss in compressed form on the pallet. The invention enables one to significantly increase the quantity of peat moss per unit of shipment.

Cargo packing system

FIELD: transport, package. SUBSTANCE: proposed system comprises, at least, one packing automatic device with one packing head equipped wit at least, one reel with film to pack cargo. Said packing head comprises first moving connectors arranged in outer support frame to accommodate said head and second connectors in moving automatic device. Note here that said second connectors comprise, at least, one, in fact, vertical fastener jointed with, at least, one element of either packing head or moving automatic device and, at least, one thrust element connected with another element of either packing head or moving automatic device. Thrust element can be joined with said fastener alang general vertical direction of conpling. EFFECT: simplified design and operation. 23 cl, 6 dwg

Methods for generating data during wrapping of a load and wrapping machines

A method for generating data with a wrapping machine (10) during wrapping of a load (12) includes measuring a length of packaging material (16) dispensed during wrapping of the load (12) with a sensing assembly (27) on the wrapping machine (10). The method further includes obtaining a value indicative of a weight of the packaging material (16) per unit of length and determining a weight of the packaging material (16) dispensed on the wrapped load (12) based on the measured length and the obtained value without removing the packaging material (16) from the load (12). The determined weight of the packaging material (16) is displayed on a display device (42).

COMPACT BANDERING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLING

L'invention propose une banderoleuse à bras tournant munie de barrières matérielles de sécurité, et porte de façon intégrée un système de sécurité dynamique par scrutation à distance d'un volume de protection situé à l'extérieur de, et conduisant, à une ouverture d'accès dans ces barrières matérielles. Cette banderoleuse comprend des membres de support fixés à la structure porteuse par une articulation lui permettant d'être déplacé entre : - une position déployée fournissant un appui de stabilisation, et - une position refermée diminuant l'encombrement de la machine. Les membres de support, dans leur position ouverte, délimitent le volume de protection de ladite machine. La structure porteuse et/ou les membres de support portent de façon permanente un groupe d'accroche et découpe comprenant une pince d'accrochage et un élément de découpe sur un bras escamotable, tous actionnés un unique actionneur électrique. L'invention propose aussi un procédé d'installation ou de désinstallation d'une telle banderoleuse. The invention proposes a rotating arm wrapper equipped with material safety barriers, and integratively carries a dynamic security system by remote scanning of a protective volume located outside of, and leading to, an opening of access in these material barriers. This wrapping machine comprises support members fixed to the carrying structure by a hinge allowing it to be moved between: - an extended position providing a stabilizing support, and - a closed position reducing the size of the machine. The support members, in their open position, define the protection volume of said machine. The supporting structure and / or the support members permanently carry a catch and cut group comprising a gripping pliers and a cutting element on a retractable arm, all actuated a single electric actuator. The invention also proposes a method of installing or removing such a wrapping machine.

Device for counteracting foil wrapping

Anordning til modvirkning af folieopvikling til et apparat til emballering af emner, hvor emballagen dannes af i det mindste ét banemateriale fremført over i det mindste én trækrulle, hvor anordningen er placeret relativt i forhold til trækrullen og går i det mindste delvist rundt om trækrullen, hvormed der opnås en nem, sikker og funktionel anordning, der på en effektiv måde modvirker og fjerner muligheden for, at et banemateriale vikler sig omkring en trækrulle. Apparatus for counteracting foil wrapping for an apparatus for packaging articles wherein the packaging is formed of at least one web material conveyed over at least one pulling roller, the device being positioned relative to the pulling roller and at least partially surrounding the pulling roller. an easy, secure and functional device is obtained which effectively counteracts and eliminates the possibility of a web material wrapping around a rolling roller.

Methods and apparatuses for loading and unloading by pallet truck

An apparatus for transferring a load between a pallet truck (48) and a load wrapping surface (18) may include an angled ramp surface (68) configured to support at least a portion of the pallet truck (48). The apparatus may also include an angled conveyor surface (70) extending alongside at least a portion of the angled ramp surface (68). The angled conveyor surface (70) may be configured to convey the load between the load wrapping surface (18) and the angled ramp (68) surface.

Process for exterior packaging of loads using a stretch film and machine and film for carrying out said process.

Process and machine for exterior packaging of loads arranged in a palletized or non-palletized package, (F), using a stretch film positioned about said package and, if necessary, about a pallet after being pre-stretched and unwound from a spool or similar (14) on which it is stored in its pre-stretched state with an extension value in the region of 150 to 500 % and a tension, after relaxation, of between 2 and 7, preferably from 2 to 3, DAN/mm2 film section per turn.

Film roping assembly for use within film wrapping or packaging machines

A film roping assembly (400) comprises a roping pulley which is disposed upon the wrapping film dispensing carriage assembly. The roping pulley (412) is vertically reciprocable so as to be movable transversely, across the width of the wrapping film, with respect to the direction in which the wrapping film is being dispensed. The roping pulley is initially disposed at its uppermost position and engages the upper edge portion of the film. As the roping pulley is moved vertically downwardly, the film is condensed or gathered so as to form a roped section of the wrapping film. The process may be repeated throughout a single wrapping operation so as to provide the wrapped film with both roped and non-roped sections.

Device for simultaneously wrapping lateral and end faces of a palletised cargo

The inventive device (1) for wrapping the lateral (2) and top end (3) faces of a palletised cargo (4) comprises a platform (5) forming the cargo (4) support, at least one pair of vertical arms (7) which are mounted on both sides of the cargo (4) and each of which is provided with a film unwinder (8) arranged thereon, wherein said unwinders embodied in such a way that they are translationally movable along at least one part of the arms and means for relatively rotating the cargo (4) and each pair of arms (7) around an axis coaxial with the vertical axis of symmetry of the cargo, wherein at least two film unwinders are vertically shifted with respect to each other in such a way that during wrapping, at least one first film unwinder (8b) is disposed in front of the lateral faces of the cargo for wrapping them and at least one second film unwinder (8a) is disposed substentially oppositely to or above the top edge (10) of the cargo for simultaneously wrapping the top face (3) thereof.

Electronic control of metered film dispensing in a wrapping apparatus

Stretch wrapping machine with curve fit control of dispense rate

A method, apparatus and program product utilize curve fitting to control a dispense rate for a packaging material dispenser. Predicted demands at a plurality of rotational positions of a load relative to a packaging material dispenser may be used to generate one or more points to which a curve may be fit, such that dispense rates may be determined for rotational positions between those for which predicted demands have been determined using the curve.

Method and apparatus for securing a load to a pallet with a roped film web

An apparatus and method for wrapping a palletized load are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a film dispenser (102) for dispensing a film web, at least one guide rollers (132) configured to engage the width of the film web, and at least one roping element (134). The at least one roping element may be a cable rolling roper configured to roll a portion of the film web into a rolled cable of film. The apparatus may also include means for providing relative rotation between the load and the dispenser to wrap a roped portion of the film web around a base of the load/top portion of a pallet supporting the load.

PROCEDURE OF PACKAGING COVERAGE FOR LOADS WITH A STRETCHABLE FILM, MACHINE AND FILM FOR ITS REALIZATION.

PROCESO Y MAQUINA DE SOBREEMBALAJE DE CARGAS AGRUPADAS EN UN PAQUETE, PALETIZADO O NO (F), MEDIANTE UNA PELICULA ESTIRABLE COLOCADA ALREDEDOR DE DICHO PAQUETE, Y EN SU CASO, UNA PALETA DESPUES DE QUE HAYA SIDO PREESTIRADA A PARTIR DE UNA BOBINA O SIMILAR (14) SOBRE LA QUE SE ALMACENA EN ESTADO PREESTIRADO CON UN VALOR DE ALARGAMIENTO DEL ORDEN DE 150 A 500% Y UNA TENSION, TRAS LA RELAJACION, COMPRENDIDA ENTRE 2 Y 7, PREFERENTEMENTE DE 2 A 3, DAN/MM2 DE SECCION DE PELICULA POR ESPIRA PROCESS AND OVER-PACKING MACHINE OF LOADS GROUPED IN A PACKAGE, PALLETIZED OR NOT (F), THROUGH A STRETCHABLE FILM POSITIONED AROUND SUCH A PACKAGE, AND IN ITS CASE, A PALLET AFTER IT HAS BEEN PRESSED BY A PARTI 14) ON WHICH IT IS STORED IN A PRE-STRETCHED STATE WITH AN EXTENSION VALUE OF THE ORDER OF 150 TO 500% AND A TENSION, AFTER RELAXATION, INCLUDED BETWEEN 2 AND 7, PREFERABLY 2 TO 3, DAN / MM2 OF FILM SECTION BY TURN

Method and apparatus for wrapping and securing stretch film about a load

A method and apparatus for wrapping and securing film about a load by positioning a first arm retaining an end portion of film toward the load, wrapping a layer of film about the first arm so the first arm is between the wrapped film and the load, withdrawing the first arm retaining the film from between the wrapped film and the load, and releasing the end portion of film retained by the first arm to position and secure a first film portion between the wrapped film and the load. The load is further wrapped and a second arm is subsequently positioned toward the load, and a layer of film is wrapped about the second arm so the second arm is between the wrapped film and the load. A roped film portion is captured and retained by the first and second second arms. The roped film is then severed and an end portion of the severed film is retained by the first arm for subsequently wrapping another load. The other end of the severed roped film portion is retained by the second arm, which is withdrawn from between the wrapped film and the load to position and secure a second film portion between the wrapped film and the load. The arms are withdrawn along a relativelystraight path by laterally translating the arms while pivoting thereby reducing contact between at least the portion of the arm retaining the film tail and the wrapped film.

Palletized Peat Moss in Bulk Compressed Form

Peat moss is palletized in bulk compressed form by holding a predetermined quantity of peat moss stacked vertically on a pallet to confine the peat moss to a desired, compressed shape, the peat moss having a water-content ranging from about 25 to about 50 weight % and a density ranging from about 0.05 to about 0.15 gm/cc on dry basis, and downwardly compressing the peat moss directly onto the pallet at a pressure ranging from about 3 to about 5 kg/cm2 so as to form the peat moss into a coherent, shape-retaining body without substantially altering the water-content and intrinsic properties of the peat moss. The body of compressed peat moss maintains a structural integrity for a period of time sufficient to permit wrapping thereof. Such a body of compressed peat moss is then wrapped to retain the peat moss in compressed form on the pallet. The invention enables one to significantly increase the quantity of peat moss per unit of shipment.

Process for exterior packaging of loads using a stretch film and machine and film for carrying out said process

Process and machine for exterior packaging of loads arranged in a palletized or non-palletized package, (F), using a stretch film positioned about said package and, if necessary, about a pallet after being pre-stretched and unwound from a spool or similar (14) on which it is stored in its pre-stretched state with an extension value in the region of 150 to 500 % and a tension, after relaxation, of between 2 and 7, preferably from 2 to 3, DAN/mm2 film section per turn.

Method and apparatus for making a knot with flexible material wrapped around an article

The method and apparatus are for making a knot with first and second rope-shaped end portions of flexible material wrapped around an article. The method comprises steps of (a) guiding the end portions along a predetermined path; (b) (i) nipping the first end portion at a first point of the predetermined path, (ii) nipping the second end portion at a second point of the predetermined path, and (iii) nipping the second end portion at a third point of the predetermined path; (c) cutting the second end portion between the second and third points to obtain a free end thereof; (d) moving the end portions to obtain a loop; (e) releasing the first end portion from the guiding of step (a) to obtain a free end thereof; and (f) inserting the free ends into the loop to form and tighten the knot.

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR AUTOMATICALLY BANDEROLING A LOAD WITH A PLASTIC FILM STRIP

Demand based wrapping

A control system for a wrapping apparatus may include a packaging material dispenser configured to dispense packaging material for wrapping a load. The control system may also include at least one sensor assembly configured to generate a signal based on instantaneous demand for packaging material at the load. The control system may further include a controller configured to control operation of the packaging material dispenser based at least in part on the signal.

Electronic control of metered film dispensing in a wrapping apparatus

An apparatus for wrapping a load may include a film dispenser for dispensing a film web including a film dispensing drive. The apparatus may also include a rotational drive system for providing relative rotation between the load and the dispenser during a wrapping cycle. The apparatus may further include a controller configured to operatively couple the film dispensing drive and the rotational drive system such that, for any portion of a revolution of the film dispenser relative to the load during the wrapping cycle, the film dispenser dispenses a selected length of the film web corresponding to the portion of the revolution.

Support structure to join an electric pallet jack to a functional device

The invention relates to a structure (2) attached to the body of an electric pallet truck (1) and covering it at least partially on the sides and top, has means, to move the structure so as to free the area above the truck's batteries, having also means (19) to join to it a functional device such as a wrapping device (14-18). The structure has an inverted U-shape formed of a top (3) and sides (4,5). The sides have a notch (10) which interacts with a pulley wheels (9) to allow horizontal movement of the structure.

Method and arrangement in connection with wrapping of a piece

The invention relates to an arrangement and method for changing a film roll (R) in a wrapping machine, the wrapping machine comprising at least film distribution means (3) for supplying a wrapping film (F) in a continuous web from the film roll (R) around a piece (P) to be wrapped, roll fixing means (310) fitted in the film distribution means (3) for fixing said film roll (R) in a rotatable manner and substantially in the vertical direction, crank means (2) supported in a movable manner in a frame structure (1) and arranged to transfer said film distribution means (3) around the piece (P) substantially in the horizontal direction, wherein said film distribution means (3) are also arranged to move substantially in the vertical direction, and cassette means (11) for storing at least one film roll (R) and transferring it to the film distribution means (3) for the change of the film roll (R), as well as film fixing means (120) arranged in said cassette means (11) to fix the film end (Fa). In the invention, the film roll (R) is arranged to be coupled to said film distribution means (3) by means of a substantially vertical movement, and said film fixing means (120) are arranged to hold said film end (Fa) at least upon coupling said film roll (R) to the film distribution means (3) and at least during starting of the wrapping of the piece (P).

Method and arrangement in connection with wrapping of a piece

Provided are an arrangement and method for changing a film roll (R) in a wrapping machine, the wrapping machine comprising at least film distribution means (3) for supplying a wrapping film (F) in a continuous web from the film roll (R) around a piece (P) to be wrapped, roll fixing means (310) fitted in the film distribution means (3) for fixing said film roll (R) in a rotatable manner and substantially in the vertical direction, crank means (2) supported in a movable manner in a frame structure (1) and arranged to transfer said film distribution means (3) around the piece (P) substantially in the horizontal direction, wherein said film distribution means (3) are also arranged to move substantially in the vertical direction, and cassette means (11) for storing at least one film roll (R) and transferring it to the film distribution means (3) for the change of the film roll (R), as well as film fixing means (120) arranged in said cassette means (11) to fix the film end (Fa). The film roll (R) is arranged to be coupled to said film distribution means (3) by means of a substantially vertical movement, and said film fixing means (120) are arranged to hold said film end (Fa) at least upon coupling said film roll (R) to the film distribution means (3) and at least during starting of the wrapping of the piece (P).

Mobile stretch-wrapping machine with rotary arm

The invention relates to a mobile stretch-wrapping machine with a rotary arm that comprises a jib (12) carried by a forklift (T) with a fork (8) for pallets and, under said jib, a rotary arm connected to a vertical column (11) having slides (14) on which a stretch-wrapping head (U) can slide. According to the invention, and in order to decrease personnel fatigue and improve the hold of the load (52) placed on a pallet (50) and wrapped with a film (61), the forklift (T) is that of a pallet truck and is provided with means (2-4) for moving in translation in a horizontal plane and has an electric motor (4) powered by rechargeable batteries (5), while the branches (8a-8b) of the fork (8) are connected to the fixed frame (6) bearing the jig (12) and each bear a lift arm (40) capable of vertical movement forklift means (7) between a) a fork engagement position in which the arms (40) bear on the fixed branches (8a,-8b) of the fork (8), and b) a lifting position in which each arm is vertically remote from the fork engagement position by a distance L substantially equal to the value of the height of a pallet (50) without a load so that the wrapping can be carried out around the bottom of the pallet.

Apparatus and method for applying cornerboards to a load

A method and apparatus for providing corners of a load (110) with cornerboar ds (152) prior to wrapping the load is provided. The method may include providi ng a load on a load transport surface, removing a cornerboard from within a magazine (150) by a gripper (170), and transporting the cornerboard to a corner of the load with the gripper. Relative rotation may be provided betwe en the stretch wrap packaging material dispenser and the load to wrap the stret ch wrap packaging material around the cornerboard and the load. If the cornerboard is not pre-formed, it is folded prior to transport to the load. The cornerboard is secured to the corner of the load with the stretch wrap packaging material. In a preferred embodiment, four magazines and four grippers are provided, such that four cornerboards can be carried to the loa d at the same time.

Device and method in connection with winding of a piece

System and method providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods

The invention provides a new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. One embodiment includes providing a sealed enclosure around the goods; coupling at least one valve to the sealed enclosure so as to provide a port through which a desired gas from an external gas source may enter the sealed enclosure; coupling a first end of a hose to the at least one valve and a second end of the hose to the external gas source, thereby providing a conduit through which the desired gas may flow from the external gas source into the sealed enclosure; injecting a desired gas from the external gas source into the sealed enclosure so as to provide a desired atmosphere within the sealed enclosure; automatically monitoring an amount of gas which enters the sealed enclosure from the external source; and automatically controlling the flow of the desired gas into the sealed enclosure in response to the act of automatically monitoring.

DEVICE FOR BANDOLATING A PALLETIZED LOAD ENABLING THE CLOSURE ON THE UPPER FACE OF SAID LOAD, AND METHOD FOR BANDOLATING THE SAME

Packing process and related automatic wrapping apparatus for the realisation of palletised loads

Packing process for palletised loads (7), positioned on a revolving or fixed platform (6) of a packing structure providing to the helical wrapping about the load of a plastic film and according to two spirals, each of said spirals being partly superposed; said process consists in utilising two separate and independent coils of plastic film (10,10a,20,20a), in submitting them at the same time to a vertical translation in both directions and parallel to the vertical axis of the load, whereby the start of the wrapping by a coil is alternate to that of the other coil, starting from down upwards or from up downwards and with the same translation speed, so as to obtain a complete wrapping, constituted by two spiral helixes separate and directed towards opposite directions, in substantially half the time with respect to the time required by the present wrapping systems.

Stretch film wrapping system

A stretch film wrapping system for wrapping film about loads includes a wrap location for receiving loads to be wrapped; a film dispensing system including a film roll support mandrel assembly supported on a load cell that provides an output indicative of weight of the film roll support mandrel assembly and any film roll mounted thereon; and a control system for receiving the output of the load cell and configured to utilize load cell output to determine amount of film used for wrap operations.

Wrapping apparatus

Wrapping apparatus (22) for wrapping an object such as an agricultural bale (24) with stretched film (20) has a powered stretch film dispenser (10) mounted to a swing arm (30) disposed above a bale support (26, 26); the swing arm (30) is connected to a drive unit (31) by which the arm is swung causing the dispenser (10) to execute continuous circular motion about a bale (24) on the bale support, the latter (26, 26) being operable to spin the bale slowly about an axis in the plane of motion of the dispenser. The dispenser (10) derives power for positively dispensing wrapping film from the arm drive unit (31) by way of a mechanical drive transmission (36, 36', 36''). In use, turns of film (20) are wrapped in overlapping, angularly displaced fashion about the bale (24) and the rate at which film is dispensed always bears a fixed relationship to the speed of the drive unit, the angular speed of the swing arm and the rate at which turns are wrapped around the bale.

A bale wrapping apparatus

System for wrapping loads

The system for wrappings loads comprises a moving machine (2) of a wrapping head (3) equipped with a reel (4) of film for covering a load, the wrapping head (3) comprising first removable coupling means (6) to an external supporting frame (7) for parking the head (3) in a store and second removable coupling means (15) to the moving machine (2) which comprise at least one vertical fastening element (16) associated to the moving machine (2) and at least one reference element (17) associated to the wrapping head (3) and which can be coupled to the fastening element (16) along a mutual and substantially vertical direction of engagement and disengagement.

Stretch-wrapping machine for pallet, has carriage including film folding arm that changes orientation of film when film is situated above upper side of pallet to flatten film on upper side, when carriage descends

The machine has a pallet (7) placed on a table (6), and arms (4, 4) moving with respect to a frame (2) that supports the arms. A carriage (8) moving on the arms has a film unwinding device and a film folding arm. The film folding arm changes orientation of a film (10) when the film is situated above an upper side of the pallet to flatten the film on the upper side, when the carriage descends. An independent claim is also included for a stretch wrapping process of an upper side of a load.

Electronic control of metered film dispensing in a wrapping apparatus

The invention relates to a method of wrapping a load, comprising: providing relative rotation between a package material dispenser (116) and a load (104) during a wrapping cycle; dispensing a film web (118) from the package material dispenser (116) through a package material dispensing assembly (120) of the package material dispenser (116) to prestretch the packaging material (118) before it is applied to the load; the packaging material dispensing assembly (120) including a packaging material drive system (124) to rotate a packaging material roller (122) thereby dispensing the packaging material to the downstream load (104); providing an idle roller (134) between the packaging material dispenser assembly and the load, the packaging material passing over the idle roller (134); sensing movement of the idle roller (134) downstream of the packaging material dispensing assembly (120) after the prestretching of the material; and controlling a speed of film dispensing from the package material dispenser to match the sensed movement at the idle roller (134).

Process and apparatus for the shrink-fitting of plastic film onto flat-pallet loading units

The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for the shrink-fitting of plastic film onto flat-pallet loading units in which the loading unit is tightly wrapped around from bottom to top in helical lines with a monoaxially shrinking flat polyethylene film after first of all placing over the article to be loaded a cover film of the same material which hangs down at the sides. Shrink-fitting is then carried out. For this purpose, the apparatus has a horizontal turntable, on which the loading unit can be placed and turned, and also a holding and guiding device and a shrinking bar.

Electronic control of metered film dispensing in a wrapping apparatus

An apparatus for wrapping a load may include a film dispenser for dispensing a film web including a film dispensing drive. The apparatus may also include a rotational drive system for providing relative rotation between the load and the dispenser during a wrapping cycle. The apparatus may further include a controller configured to operatively couple the film dispensing drive and the rotational drive system such that, for any portion of a revolution of the film dispenser relative to the load during the wrapping cycle, the film dispenser dispenses a selected length of the film web corresponding to the portion of the revolution.