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29-09-2020 дата публикации

Устройство для упаковки

Номер: RU0000199956U1
Автор: Александр Павлович Кречетович, Вячеслав Викторович Николаев
Принадлежит: Александр Павлович Кречетович, Вячеслав Викторович Николаев

Полезная модель относится к упаковочному оборудованию и может быть использована для упаковки объектов в стрейч-пленку с целью обеспечения защиты их поверхностей от загрязнений и повреждений, например при транспортировке. Технический результат - упрощение конструкции устройства. Устройство для упаковки содержит основание, направляющий элемент, нижний конец которого неподвижно соединен с основанием, узел закрепления и подачи упаковочного материала, установленный с возможностью линейного перемещения вдоль направляющего элемента, поворотный элемент, установленный над основанием и соединенный с приводом вращения. Поворотный элемент выполнен с опорой для размещения упаковываемого объекта и с прижимными элементами, один из которых выполнен неподвижным, а другой подвижным. Подвижный прижимной элемент выполнен с возможностью взаимодействия со штоком пневмоцилиндра и с пружинным элементом. С поворотным элементом неподвижно соединен полый шток, один конец которого соединен с рабочей полостью пневмоцилиндра, а другой конец выполнен с возможностью подключения к источнику сжатого воздуха. Полый шток поворотного элемента проходит внутри полого выходного вала редуктора привода вращения и неподвижно соединен с ним. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 199 956 U1 (51) МПК B65B 11/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B65B 11/02 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020123837, 13.07.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Николаев Вячеслав Викторович (RU), Кречетович Александр Павлович (RU) Дата регистрации: 29.09.2020 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 89075 U1, 27.11.2009. RU 4734 U1, 16.08.1997. RU 139145 U1, 10.04.2014. RU 2283800 C1, 20.09.2006. US 6470657 B2, 29.10.2002. (45) Опубликовано: 29.09.2020 Бюл. № 28 1 9 9 9 5 6 R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПАКОВКИ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к упаковочному оборудованию и может ...

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Номер записи: 1
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Pallet Turntable, A Method For Turning A Pallet And Use Of A Pallet Turntable

Номер: US20130017051A1
Автор: Jens Bregnbjerg Therkildsen
Принадлежит: JBT MASKINVAERKSTED

The invention provides for a pallet turntable ( 1 ). The turntable ( 1 ) comprises a stationary bottom part ( 2 ) and a movable top part ( 3 ) comprising a platform ( 4 ) suitable for receiving a pallet ( 5 ), wherein the movable top part ( 3 ) is arranged linearly displaceable in a vertical direction with respect to the stationary bottom part ( 2 ). The turntable ( 1 ) further comprises guide means ( 6 ) for guiding an angular displacement around a direction of the vertical linear displacement in dependency of the linear displacement, at least when the movable top part ( 3 ) is being vertically linearly displaced in a direction towards the stationary bottom part ( 2 ). The invention further provides for a method for turning a pallet ( 5 ) and use of a pallet turntable ( 1 ).

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Номер записи: 2
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus And Method For Forming A Carton

Номер: US20130042580A1
Автор: Kelly Ziegler, Kevin T. May
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for forming a carton containing a group of articles and a method of forming a carton. The apparatus comprises an article positioning system for positioning articles into a plurality of groups of articles and moving the groups of articles along a processing path, a blank handling apparatus for conveying a plurality of carton blanks towards the plurality of groups of articles, and a folding mechanism that is downstream of the blank handling apparatus for folding a portion of the ends of each respective carton blank downwardly around the respective group of articles.

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Номер записи: 3
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for palletizing peat moss

Номер: US20130111851A1
Автор: Albert Couillard, Daniel Lebel, Denis Lebel, Marco Pare, Regis Berger, Roch Poitras, Roland Belisle, Stephane Bourgault, Yves Pare
Принадлежит: LES TOURBIERES BERGER LTEE

A system for palletizing peat moss in bulk form, comprising a dosing and feeding unit; a filling and compaction unit, receiving an amount of peat moss determined by the dosing and feeding unit, and compressing each determined amount of peat moss into a compressed bloc of peat moss on a pallet; a stabilization unit, receiving, from the filling and compaction unit, pallets, each pallet supporting a compressed bloc of peat moss, and wrapping the compressed bloc for stabilization thereof; a weighing and height measuring unit, measuring each compressed bloc received from the stabilization unit; and a wrapping unit, finally wrapping each measured compressed bloc.

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Номер записи: 4
09-05-2013 дата публикации

FLOWER POT COVER WITH INDENTED RING PORTION AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SAME

Номер: US20130111853A1
Автор: King Michael J., Weder Donald E.
Принадлежит: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but soley as Trustees of The Family T

An apparatus and method is provided for forming a flower pot cover with at least one indented portion to retain the flower pot cover on the flower pot. 1. A method of decoratively covering a pot , comprising the steps of:disposing a flower pot having an upper rim into an object opening of a preformed flower pot cover, the preformed flower pot cover comprising a base having an open upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper rim of the flower pot is disposed below the upper end of the base of the preformed flower pot cover, the preformed flower pot cover further comprising a skirt extending upwardly and outwardly from the upper end of the base and at least one indented portion located between the base and the skirt, the at least one indented portion extending inwardly into a portion of the object opening of the base prior to disposing the flower pot within the preformed flower pot cover; andwherein the at least one indented portion extends inwardly into the object opening a distance sufficient to extend over the upper rim of a flower pot, thereby retaining the preformed flower pot cover on the flower pot.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one indented portion of the preformed flower pot cover is an indented ring portion.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the indented ring portion is a continuous ring portion.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one indented portion of the preformed flower pot cover comprises at least two indented segments claim 1 , wherein the at least two indented segments form an indented ring portion.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one indented portion of the preformed flower pot cover is a single indentation.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lower end of the base of the preformed flower pot cover is closed.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base of the preformed flower pot cover comprises a plurality of overlapping folds.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the skirt of the preformed flower pot ...

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Номер записи: 5
30-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE PREFERABLY CONTINUOUS PACKAGING OF PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130133294A1
Автор: BADER Herbert, Heinz Volker, Hukelmann Bernhard, Kortschack Fritz, Niepelt Ralf, TÖPFL Stefan
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for the preferably continuous packaging of products, in particular foods, with or without an already stabilized inherent shape such as fresh meat, meat products and sausage products, sausage meat emulsion or similar products by encasing them on all sides with single-layer or multilayer films that can be fed from the web. According to the invention flexible films that can be deformed without the action of heating and are self-resetting, are used as bottom web films, wherein the bottom web films are temporarily deformed by the action of pressure in order to form troughs for receiving product. The respective product is introduced as portions into the trough and fixed there, wherein it is fixed by a top web film or covering film, optionally supported by a restrainer. When the action of pressure is released, preferably the bottom web film performs its resetting process and encloses the product thereby at least in part in such a manner that unwanted air inclusions are removed and also a certain product compaction occurs. Then, sealing between top and bottom web films is performed. 1. Method for the continuous packaging of foods with or without an already stabilized natural shape , by encasing them on all sides with a single-layer or multi-layer film which can be fed from a web , flexible films are used as lower film and/or upper film, which are deformable without the influence of heat and are self-restoring, wherein at least one of the films is temporarily deformed by the influence of pressure so as to form a trough for receiving a product, wherein', 'the respective product is introduced in portions into the trough and fixed there, the fixing being accomplished by the associated upper film or cover film, wherein', 'as soon as the pressure influence stops the respective film performs its restoring process, thereby enclosing the product at least partially, wherein the product is enclosed in such a way that undesired air inclusions are ...

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Номер записи: 6
20-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND FOLDING DEVICE FOR HANDLING L-BOARDS

Номер: US20130152512A1
Автор: Ehrmann Elmar, Kurz Gunnar, Sdahl Michael
Принадлежит: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG

The invention relates to a folding device and a method for a deep-drawing packaging machine for automatically folding over limbs of L-boards upstream of the sealing station in the production direction. 1. A method for handling in a deep-drawing packaging machine one or more L-boards , each having a product region and a limb pivotable relative to the product region , the method comprising the following steps:moving troughs in a production direction into a working area of a folding device;folding over in the production direction the limbs of the L-boards located in the folding device;holding down the folded over limbs by a hold down device; andmoving the troughs with the L-boards, each L-board having a folded over limb, in the production direction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the troughs with the L-boards claim 1 , whose limbs are folded over claim 1 , are moved into a sealing station immediately after the folding over of the limbs.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the folded over limbs are held down by the hold down device from the folding device to the sealing station.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hold down device is already activated during the folding over.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the limbs are folded over while the troughs do not perform a motion relative to the folding device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the limbs are folded over while the troughs perform a motion relative to the folding device.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the folding over of the limbs is synchronized with the motion of the troughs.8. A folding device for a deep-drawing packaging machine for handling one or more L-boards claim 6 , each L-board having a limb pivotable relative to a product region claim 6 , the folding device comprising at least one folding member for folding over the limb in a production direction.9. The folding device of claim 8 , wherein the at least one folding member comprises a servo motor drive which can be controlled by a controller.10 ...

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Номер записи: 7
04-07-2013 дата публикации

TABLE FOR FEEDING A PLASTIC FILM FOR A BUNDLING MACHINE

Номер: US20130167477A1
Автор: Choplin Grégory, Daniere Lionel, Vasse Michael
Принадлежит: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS

The invention relates to an feeding table, comprising a pair of rollers (), referred to as pressers, arranged downstream from the cutting system, said pair including a motor-driven roller () and at least two driven rollers () which are arranged so as to form at least two pressure tracks engaging with the plastic film () moving between said pair of rollers (). Each pressure track includes a driven roller (), the shaft () of which is supported by a mobile frame () that is guided on a beam (), wherein said beam () is secured to the general frame () and a foolproof system for applying pressure is provided between said beam () and said frame () in order to restrain said driven roller () and hold the latter in tangential contact with the motor-driven roller (). 17-. (canceled)8. A feeding table comprising , along a path traveled by a plastic film , upstream from a bundling module , pairs of rollers for advancing and maintaining tension on said plastic film and a cutting system for cutting said plastic film , said pairs of roller being supported by a table frame and being arranged respectively upstream and downstream of said cutting system;wherein one of said pairs of rollers is a tensioning pair, arranged downstream from said cutting system, and which comprises a pressure roller which is motorized and, associated with said motorized pressure roller, at least two driven pressure rollers, said driven pressure rollers being arranged so as to form at least two pressure tracks pressing on said plastic film which is traveling between said motorized pressure roller and said driven pressure rollers, andwherein each driven pressure roller is made of steel with an axle supported by a roller frame, said driven pressure rollers being assembled independently of each other, each roller frame being mobile, guided on a beam which acts as a reference and which is solidly attached to said table frame , each roller frame being independent of the other.9. The feeding table according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 8
05-09-2013 дата публикации

STRETCH WRAP CARRIAGE THREADING DEVICE

Номер: US20130227919A1
Автор: COUSINS Neil G.
Принадлежит:

A carriage for a stretch wrap assembly including a threading assembly for moving a front end of the stretch wrap through the housing. The threading assembly includes a manually movable system moving the front end of the stretch wrap, the manually movable system comprising an endless link moving about a plurality of rotating members and being located at a bottom surface of the top of the housing. The threading assembly includes a handle extending through the top of the housing. Roller axes and thread axes are parallel and spaced from each other such that none of the roller axes are collinear with the thread axes. 1. A stretch wrap assembly comprising:a base;a turntable mounted on the base;a column extending upwardly from the base; anda carriage vertically movable upon the column, the carriage having a housing configured to have stretch wrap move therethrough for wrapping a product on the turntable;the housing including a plurality of rollers extending between a bottom of the housing and a top of the housing, the plurality of rollers rotating about roller axes, a wrap surface of the stretch wrap engaging exterior surfaces of the rollers as the stretch wrap moves therethrough;the housing having a threading assembly for moving a front end of the stretch wrap through the housing during initiation of installation of the stretch wrap through the housing;the threading assembly including a manually movable system moving the front end of the stretch wrap, the manually movable system comprising an endless link moving about a plurality of rotating members, the rotating members rotating about thread axes, the endless link being configured to be engaged with the front end of the stretch wrap to move the stretch wrap through the housing; andthe roller axes and the thread axes being parallel and spaced from each other such that none of the roller axes are collinear with the thread axes.2. The stretch wrap assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the housing has a base portion and a chassis ...

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Номер записи: 9
03-10-2013 дата публикации

WINDING MACHINE FOR GROUPS OF PACKAGES

Номер: US20130255186A1
Автор: MAGRI Giacomo, OPPICI Giorgio
Принадлежит:

Machine for winding a load by means of an extensible web, comprising a fixed plane for supporting the load, a fixed framework overlying said plane, a framework moveable vertically on the fixed framework, which rotatably supports a horizontal circular guide, means for rotating the guide, means for imposing vertical translations to the moveable framework, means suspended on said guide bearing the reel with the winding web, in which the circular guide has a hollow tubular section, and is rotatably held within a seat integral with moveable framework and comprising at least three pairs of wheels with mutually inclined axes for creating the seat for sliding and retaining the guide. 1. Machine for creating at least one helical winding for a web extensible around a load , comprising a stationary plane for supporting the load , a fixed framework overlying said plane , a framework overlying the moveable load vertically on the fixed framework , which rotatably supports a horizontal circular guide rotated with respect to the framework moveable by suitable means , means for imposing vertical translations to the moveable framework , means rigidly suspended on said guide bearing the reel with the winding web , wherein the circular guide has a tubular section , and it is slidable within a seat integral with moveable framework constituted by at least three groups for sliding and supporting the guide , placed circumferentially equally spaced and each provided with at least one pair of wheels with mutually inclined axes for creating the seat for sliding and retaining the guide , characterised in that the guide is a hollow circular section and comprises—in symmetric positions with respect to the horizontal median plane of the guide—two flat elements which serve as a sliding seat for the pairs of wheels.2. Machine according to characterised in that each group constituting the sliding seat of the guide comprises at least two groups of pairs of wheels with mutually inclined axes for ...

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Номер записи: 10
07-11-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PACKAGING A PRODUCT IN A SEALED WRAPPER OF SHEET MATERIAL

Номер: US20130291491A1
Автор: Federici Fabio, Massa Luciano, Sobrero Giovanni
Принадлежит: SOREMARTEC S.A.

Process and corresponding apparatus for wrapping a product in a wrapper of sheet material, adhering to the surface of the product, the process comprising the steps of:

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Номер записи: 11
14-11-2013 дата публикации

PACKAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130298498A1
Автор: IMAMAKI Teruo, TAKAHASHI Toshihiro
Принадлежит: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A packaging device includes a conveyance portion that conveys a base on which an article is placed, a first guide portion that is configured to move along a first path extending from the first side toward a second side which is an opposite side to the first side and a second path extending from an upstream side to a downstream side in a conveyance direction on the second side, a first movement portion moves the first guide portion from the first side to the second side along the first path when an upstream side edge in the conveyance direction of the base, and a second movement portion moves the first guide portion from the upstream side to the downstream side in the conveyance direction along the second path after the first guide portion has been moved to the second side by the first movement portion. 1. A packaging device comprising:a conveyance portion that conveys a base on which an article is placed;a first guide portion that guides a film supplied from a first side and that is configured to move along a first path and a second path, the first side being a side on which the article is placed in the conveyance path through which the base conveyed by the conveyance portion passes, the first path being a path extending from the first side with respect to the conveyance path toward a second side that is an opposite side to the first side, and the second path being a path extending from an upstream side to a downstream side in a conveyance direction on the second side with respect to the conveyance path;a first movement portion that causes the first guide portion to move from the first side to the second side along the first path when an upstream side edge in the conveyance direction of the base, which is conveyed from the upstream side toward the downstream side in the conveyance direction with respect to the film, reaches the downstream side in the conveyance direction of a position at which the first path and the conveyance path intersect with each other; anda ...

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Номер записи: 12
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Turntable Assembly For Stretch Wrapping Machine

Номер: US20130300047A1
Автор: Daniel R. Hendren, Gary L. Peters, Thomas E. Phillips
Принадлежит: Lantech com LLC

A turntable assembly for a stretch wrapping machine comprises a frame, a hub rotatably mounted to the frame on a shaft, a turntable mounted to the hub, and a plurality of rollers rotatably mounted to the frame defining a generally horizontal supporting plane for the turntable. Each roller has an axis of rotation generally parallel to the supporting plane and generally passing through the turntable axis of rotation. The frame is constructed so as to elastically deform, upon a load being placed upon the turntable that results in the load not being evenly supported by the rollers, to permit the roller axis of rotation to tilt relative to the horizontal supporting plane while still passing through the turntable axis of rotation.

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Номер записи: 13
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Standing Tree Compression Ring

Номер: US20130312374A1
Автор: Herrmann Douglas
Принадлежит:

A standing tree branch compression ring is adapted to be vertically raised about the trunk of the tree by lifting means. As the ring is lifted it forceably moves the tree branches inward. A plastic ring liner is removably affixed to the outer surface of the ring to reduce its coefficient of friction to mitigate tree branch damage. The ring is polygonal and includes a fully releasable segment to accept the tree trunk from the side. The segment is then reaffixed by a mating tongue and slot joint at one end a latch at the other end before it is raised. 1. A standing tree branch compression ring , comprising:a compression ring adapted to encircle a trunk of the tree and to forceably move branches of the tree inwardly as it is raised vertically by lifting means; anda ring liner affixed to the external operative outer surface of said ring, said liner having a coefficient of friction substantially less than said ring.2. The apparatus of wherein said liner is non-destructively removeable from said ring.3. The apparatus of wherein said ring liner is composed of a polyethylene plastic.4. The apparatus of wherein said plastic is one of the Quadrant® Tivar 1000 plastics.5. The apparatus of wherein said ring is polygonal comprising a series of interconnected straight sides.6. The apparatus of further wherein a portion of said ring is a removeable ring segment to provide open and closed conditions of the ring permitting lateral passage of the tree trunk into the center of the ring when open and to provide a 360-degree tree branch compression surface when closed.7. The apparatus of wherein said ring segment is attachable to said ring at one end by latch means.8. The apparatus of wherein said ring segment is attachable to said ring at a second end by a mating tongue and slot joint.9. The apparatus of wherein said tongue of said ring segment joint is supported by a transverse segment end plate and said slot is carried by a ring end plate.10. The apparatus of further including said ...

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Номер записи: 14
05-12-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC PACKAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130318914A1
Автор: Takata Kenji
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

An automatic packaging device includes a casing, a wrapping mechanism and a conveyance mechanism. An insertion portion is provided in the casing. The wrapping mechanism is provided inside the casing and wraps a radiation image capture device inserted through the insertion portion in a cover material. The conveyance mechanism automatically conveys the radiation image capture device that has been wrapped in the cover material by the wrapping to an ejection portion. The automatic packaging device automatically wraps the radiation image capture device in the cover material. 1. An automatic packaging device comprising:a casing provided with an insertion portion and ejection portion for a radiation image capture device;a wrapping mechanism disposed inside the casing, the wrapping mechanism wrapping a radiation image capture device inserted through the insertion portion in a cover material; anda conveyance mechanism that conveys the radiation image capture device that has been wrapped in the cover material by the wrapping mechanism to the ejection portion and enables ejection of the radiation image capture device from the casing.2. The automatic packaging device according to claim 1 , whereinthe cover material includes a sheet fabricated of resin that is stored respectively in storage portions at both sides of a movement path of the radiation image capture device inserted through the insertion portion, two distal end portions of the sheet that are drawn out from the storage portions being connected, guide portions that are disposed at the both sides of the movement path and that cause the sheet to oppose two side faces of the radiation image capture device while the sheet is being drawn out by a leading end of the radiation image capture device moving;', 'a fusion portion that fuses portions of the sheet at the both sides to one another at a periphery of the radiation image capture device; and', 'a cutting portion that cuts the sheet between a portion of the sheet in which ...

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Номер записи: 15
12-12-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUSES FOR WRAPPING A LOAD AND SUPPLYING FILM FOR WRAPPING A LOAD AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20130326999A1
Автор: BRANKOV Yvaylo, DUBREUIL Eric, LEMIEUX Pascal, LOPES Guy, SAMSON Sylvain
Принадлежит:

A wrapping apparatus, its components, and corresponding methods for wrapping a load in packaging material are described herein. The apparatus has a packaging material dispenser having a frame and a plurality of packaging material supplies. The apparatus also has a load press for wrapping an upper surface of the load, where the load press has a central press section and a peripheral press section which can disengage the upper surface to allow wrapping of at least a part thereof. The apparatus also has an enclosure to prevent access during operation, as well as a packaging material seeking assembly which seeks out the packaging material to be wrapped. The apparatus and methods described allow for an automatic wrapping of a load which minimizes operator intervention, and further allow for the automatic resupply of packaging material. 1. A packaging material dispenser for a wrapping apparatus comprising:a frame having at least a first packaging material supply and a second packaging material supply, the frame being selectively configurable into at least a first configuration wherein the first packaging material supply is positioned in a packaging material dispensing configuration and a second configuration wherein the second packaging material supply is positioned in the packaging material dispensing configuration.2. The packaging material dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the frame is rotatably mounted.3. The packaging material dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the wrapping apparatus comprises a turntable and the frame of the packaging material dispenser is spaced-apart from the turntable.4. The packaging material dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the at least first packaging material supply and second packaging material supply comprises a roll support for supporting a roll of packaging material to be dispensed.5. The packaging material dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the at least first packaging material supply and ...

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Номер записи: 16
26-12-2013 дата публикации

SUPPLY GROUP OF A PACKING BAND FROM REELS, WITH AN AUTOMATIC CHANGE OF THE REEL, FOR OBJECT-PACKING MACHINES

Номер: US20130340392A1
Автор: MAGRI Giacomo
Принадлежит: A.C.M.I.-Societa'Per Azioni

A supply group of a packing band from reels, with an automatic change of the reel for an object-packing machine, includes a supply conveyor along which the packing band runs, a device for transversally cutting the band located at a start of the supply conveyor, a device for supporting one reel of the band of slim packing material and a device for supporting a second reel of band of slim packing material. The group includes a first entry conveyor of the first band from the first reel to the supply conveyor, a second entrance conveyor of the second band from the second reel to the supply conveyor, a device for advancing for introducing or extracting the front end of the first band to or from the supply conveyor, and a device for advancing for introducing or extracting a front end of the second band into or from the supply conveyor. 1. A method for operating a supply group for supplying a packing band fed from reels with an automatic changing of the reels , for an object-packing machine , wherein the group comprises following means:{'b': 13', '11', '45, 'a supply conveyor () along which the packing band () runs to a zone of use () where the packing band can be applied to an object being packed;'}{'b': 17', '12', '11', '12', '11, 'a first support (A) for supporting a first reel (A) of a band () of packing material and a second support for supporting a second reel (B) of band (B) of packing material;'}{'b': 20', '11', '12', '13, 'a first entry conveyor (A) for conveying a first band (A) from the first reel (A) to the supply conveyor ();'}{'b': 12', '11', '11', '13, 'a second entry conveyor (B) for conveying a second band (B) from the second reel (B) to the supply conveyor ();'}{'b': 21', '11', '13, 'first rollers for advancing (A) for alternatively introducing and extracting the front end (HA) of the first band (A) to or from the supply conveyor ();'}{'b': 21', '11', '13, 'second rollers for advancing (B) for alternatively introducing and extracting a front end (HB) of ...

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Номер записи: 17
16-01-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM WITH ROTARY PLATFORM FOR WRAPPING LOADS

Номер: US20140013707A1
Автор: Murarotto Emilio
Принадлежит: BEMA S.r.L.

A system for wrapping loads includes a rotary platform and a moving machine according to a vertical direction, a wrapping head provided with at least one reel of film for covering a load associated to said moving machine, a support frame for at least two wrapping heads outside the vertical moving machine provided with a displacement device, the wrapping head includes a first removable attachment means to the support frame and a second removable attachment means to the moving machine, and a rotatable connection arranged between the wrapping head and the moving machine. 1. System for wrapping loads comprising at least one rotary platform and a moving machine according to a substantially vertical direction , at least one wrapping head provided with at least one reel of film for covering a load associated with said moving machine , wherein it comprises a support frame for at least two wrapping heads said support frame placed outside of the vertical moving machine equipped with displacement means , and that said wrapping head comprises first removable attachment means to said support frame and second removable attachment means to said moving machine , and a rotatable connection arranged between said wrapping head and said moving machine.2. System according to claim 1 , wherein said displacement means comprises a rail and a movement system for said support frame.3. System according to claim 1 , wherein said support frame comprises connection means to said wrapping head.4. System according to claim 3 , wherein said connection means comprise vertical pins.5. System according to wherein said vertical pins tightly fit into as many first removable attachment means.6. System according to claim 1 , wherein said first removable attachment means are fixed to said wrapping head.7. System according to claim 1 , wherein said wrapping head is connected to said moving machine through a rotatable connection.8. System according to claim 7 , wherein said rotatable connection determines a ...

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Номер записи: 18
16-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY PORTIONS OF CHOCOLATE OR THE LIKE, AND FACILITY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

Номер: US20140013715A1
Автор: Cermeno Cesar-Carlos
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a method and facility for packaging products (), said facility comprising a linear transporter () that includes a set of endless conveyor belts () associated with a belt having synchronizing cleats (), with a linear pusher () actuated by a parallelogram mechanism () imparting rectilinear motion thereto, as well as with a counter-pusher () which is provided for gripping the product and the sheet of packaging material, and which is driven by a cam or the like. The products are placed in one of the receiving jaws () of a first revolver () so as to enter a first heat-sealing station () which is designed to seal the fold along the longitudinal edge of the product (). At the outlet of a folding box, the products are transferred into the recesses () of a second revolver () which rotates in the direction opposite the direction of rotation of the first revolver (). The products are consecutively conveyed into three identical stations ( and ) for heat-sealing the end folds, wherein all of the stations consecutively receive the same products. The reason for said plurality of stations is due to the fact that the end folds have more than two sheets of packaging material, and the greater the number of pieces of material, the longer the heat-sealing step takes. 1102011. A method for packaging products , in which a product () is carried on a linear transporter () and a sheet () cut in a strip of heat-sealable packaging material is interposed on a trajectory of said product , the method comprising:{'b': 11', '11', '21', '12', '12, 'i': a,', 'b, 'inserting said product () and the sheet of heat-sealable packaging material () simultaneously into a first rotary transporter, called a first revolver (), while folding this sheet in a U around said product so as to form two flaps () called longitudinal flaps of unequal lengths, adjacent to one side of the product,'}{'b': 30', '12', '12', '16, 'i': a,', 'b, 'carrying said product and its packaging in this ...

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Номер записи: 19
23-01-2014 дата публикации

FILM AFFIXING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140020332A1
Автор: LI ZHAO-YONG, LU QIU-SHENG, WU DONG-YUE, ZHANG JUN
Принадлежит:

A film affixing apparatus is used for affixing a film to a workpiece. The film affixing apparatus includes a stand, a film provider, and an affixing and cutting device. The stand includes a work platform. The workpiece is capable of sliding around the work platform under an external force. The film provider is mounted to the stand, and a roll of film is mounted to the film provider to dispense the film. The affixing and cutting device includes a pressing part. The pressing part presses the film onto the workpiece, and the film is cut, allowing the workpiece to slide away from the affixing and cutting device and be removed manually. 1. A film affixing apparatus for affixing a film to a workpiece , the workpiece comprising a top surface and a sidewall extending from the top surface , the film affixing apparatus comprising:a stand with a work platform, the workpiece being capable of sliding on the work platform under an external force;a film provider mounted to the stand, and a roll of film mounted to the film provider to dispense the film, andan affixing and cutting device, comprising a pressing part, the film passing between the pressing part and the work platform, the pressing part being controlled to move to the work platform to receive the workpiece and pressing the film to the sidewall of the workpiece when the workpiece slides to the affixing and cutting device, the pressing part being controlled to move away from the work platform when the workpiece slides away from the affixing and cutting device.2. The film affixing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the affixing and cutting device further comprises a mounting part claim 1 , the pressing part comprises a pair of first rollers secured on the mounting part and parallel to each other claim 1 , the workpiece is received between the first rollers and the sidewall is pressed by the first rollers claim 1 , the first rollers rotates when the pressing part moves to the work platform and the workpiece is received between ...

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Номер записи: 20
30-01-2014 дата публикации

GIFT PORTFOLIO, BOX, AND WRAPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20140027500A1
Автор: Nebeker Michael S., Seliger Ashton J., Seliger Barton J., Thorn Myla B.
Принадлежит:

A gift containment system for gift cards provides a presentation appearing like gift boxes, books, portfolios, and the like used for other high value products, such as jewelry. With strength, durability, three full dimensions, colors, quality, and design options, it can receive decorations, ribbons, and bows, a to/from card, and the like. Requiring no assembly of components, a single, integrated system includes all parts and configures simply. The system may present a gift card, a debit card pre-loaded with a purchased value. Various alternative embodiments of containers are configured to fit in the same carded or bagged footprint on hangers such that their locations are arbitrarily interchangeable without altering spacing between hanger rods (e.g., pegs) on retail racks. 1. An apparatus formed as a gift container comprising:a base;a cover;the cover and base, selectively positionable with respect to one another between a first, folded, closed configuration, obscuring a gift contained therein, and a second, open configuration exposing the gift contained therein;the cover and base, each further comprising a wrap portion, decoratively appointed to be the only visible portion thereof when in the first configuration;the cover and base, each further comprising a liner portion, decoratively appointed and visible together exclusively and simultaneously in the second configuration;the cover and base, each comprising a board fixed between and parallel to the liner portion thereof and the wrap portion thereof, the board having a thickness substantially greater than that of the wrap and the liner and effectively imparting rigidity to the cover and the base; andthe wrap portions and the liner portions, further integrally formed to hinge the cover and base with respect to each other between the first configuration and the second configuration.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wrap portions of the base and cover are formed of a single material claim 1 , continuous claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 21
06-02-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEM & METHOD FOR ADJUSTABLE WRAPPING

Номер: US20140033656A1
Автор: Floding Daniel L., JR. Richard W., Lukanen
Принадлежит: Douglas Machine Inc.

A wrapping apparatus, system, station and/or process is generally provided. As to the apparatus, it includes a wrap bar for engaging and directing a wrapper about the product, a wrap bar carrier from which the wrap bar extends, and a drive assembly operatively linked to the wrap bar carrier. The carrier block, which translatingly retains the carrier intermediate opposing end portions thereof, is adapted for driven rotation about a wrapping axis of the apparatus so as to thereby rotatingly drive the bar about the axis via rotation of the carrier. The drive assembly, which is operatively linked to the carrier, selectively translates the carrier in relation to the carrier block during driven rotation of the carrier such that a radial distance for the bar from the axis is thereby capable of selective establishment in furtherance of delimiting a wrap bar travel path commensurate with the product profile of the product. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of wrapping a conveyed product with a sheet wrapper supported by a wrap bar comprising the steps of:a. circumscribing the wrap bar about a wrap axis in furtherance of forming a sheet wrapper sleeve around the conveyed product; and,b. selectively translating the wrap bar orbiting the wrap axis such that a radial distance for the wrap bar from the wrap axis is thereby capable of selective establishment so as to define a wrap bar path commensurate with a product profile of the conveyed product, select translation of the wrap bar being accomplished without reliance upon a track/track follower arrangement.26. The method of wherein said wrap bar is operatively supported for select radial positioning relative to a rotatingly driven member delimiting said wrap axis.27. The method of wherein said wrap bar is operatively supported upon a wrap bar carrier claim 25 , said wrap bar carrier selectively translatable in relation to a rotatingly driven assembly characterized by a carrier block rotatable about said wrap axis.28. A method of ...

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Номер записи: 22
06-02-2014 дата публикации

WRAPPING MACHINE AND METHOD

Номер: US20140033657A1
Автор: CERE Mauro
Принадлежит: AETNA GROUP S.P.A.

A machine for wrapping a load with a film made of synthetic plastics includes a first frame suitable for supporting second frame that rotatably supports around, and slidably parallel to, a wrapping axis at least one wrapping unit including a reel of the film and a roller assembly arranged for unwinding and prestretching the film. The second frame is slidably mounted on the first frame and is movable along an advancing direction that is transverse, and in particular orthogonal, to the wrapping axis. A conveyor is provided for moving the load along the advancing direction. The conveyor and the second frame are movable in a mutually coordinated manner to wrap the load with the film also while the load is moved along the advancing direction. 140-. (canceled)41. A machine for wrapping a load with a film made of synthetic plastic material around a wrapping axis , comprising(a) a first frame;(b) a second frame slidably mounted on said first frame and movable along an advancing direction that is orthogonal to said wrapping axis;(c) at least one wrapping unit supported on said second frame, said wrapping unit including a reel of said film and being rotatable around and slidable parallel to said wrapping axis; and(d) roller means arranged adjacent to said wrapping unit for unwinding and prestretching said film.42. A machine as defined in claim 41 , wherein said first frame comprises guiding means for supporting and slidably guiding a carriage of said second frame.43. A machine as defined claim 42 , wherein said second frame comprises supporting means rotatably supported by said carriage for supporting at least one arm to which said at least one wrapping unit is slidably connected.44. A machine as defined in claim 43 , wherein said wrapping unit is movable on said arm along a wrapping direction substantially parallel to said wrapping axis.45. A machine as defined in claim 44 , wherein said arm is slidably mounted on said supporting means and is movable along a radial adjusting ...

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Номер записи: 23
27-02-2014 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED WRAPPING MACHINE

Номер: US20140053502A1
Автор: Pecchenini Paolo, Squarcialupi Giuseppe
Принадлежит: ROBOPAC S.P.A.

A self-propelled wrapping machine is movable around a product for wrapping the product with a film of synthetic plastic material and includes a self-propalled carriage provided with directional wheels and with a steering assembly for maneuvering the directional wheels. The wrapping machine further includes a spring acting on the steering assembly to exert a first torque and induce the steering assembly () to orient the directional wheels according to a prescribed work direction. The wrapping machine also includes a device that is drivable by the steering assembly to exert a further torque, opposite the first torque, on the steering assembly to lighten the assembly and thus facilitate an orienting maneuver of the directional wheels according to a further direction. 126-. (canceled)27. A self-propelled wrapping machine that is movable around a product for wrapping said product with a film of synthetic plastic material , comprising(a) a self-propelled carriage including at least one directional wheel and maneuvering means for maneuvering said at least one directional wheel;(b) first elastic means connected with said maneuvering means for exerting a first torque on said maneuvering means to induce said maneuvering means to orient said at least one directional wheel according to a set work direction; and(c) actuating means connected with said maneuvering means for exerting a second torque, opposite said first torque on said maneuvering means to orient said at least one directional wheel according to a further direction.28. A self-propelled wrapping machine as defined in claim 27 , wherein said actuating means is configured so that said second torque is substantially the same as said first torque when said maneuvering means is positioned to maneuver said carriage along a substantially rectilinear direction.29. A self-propelled wrapping machine as defined in claim 27 , and further comprising driving means for driving said actuating means between an operating configuration ...

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Номер записи: 24
13-03-2014 дата публикации

FULL MOUTH OPENING FLOW WRAPPER PACKAGE

Номер: US20140069061A1
Автор: ANZINI David
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

The disclosure pertains to method for manufacturing reclosable packages, bags or pouches using a flow wrapper machine wherein, typically, a self-mating reclosure or zipper sealed inside of the package. In a first embodiment, self-mating reclosures are placed transversely on the web and a flow wrapping machine wraps the web around the food product thereby forming a machine direction fin seal. Transverse direction end seals are likewise formed. In a second embodiment, the web includes quad seals formed by a drag sealer at positions which will become corners of the package. Similar to the method of the first embodiment, the flow wrapping machine wraps the web around the food product thereby forming a fin seal. 1. A process of forming a package , including the steps of:providing a sheet of web;providing a length of reclosure transversely on a side of the web;loading product on the sheet of web; andproviding a flow wrapping machine for bringing edges of the sheet of web together, wrapping the product, and sealing the edges of the sheet of web together thereby forming sides of a package, whereby the reclosure is on an interior of the package.2. The process of further including the step of forming first and second end seals.3. The process of wherein the first and second end seals are formed in a transverse direction on the web.4. The process of wherein the reclosure is parallel to the first and second end seals.5. The process of wherein the reclosure is separated from the first and second end seals.6. The process of wherein the reclosure is inwardly situated from the first and second end seals.7. The process of wherein the length of reclosure is shorter than a width of the sheet of web.8. The process of wherein the length of reclosure is self-mating.9. The process of wherein the reclosure includes a plurality of interlocking elements.10. The process of wherein the reclosure is a zipper having a male profile and a female profile.11. The process of wherein the steps of ...

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Номер записи: 25
20-03-2014 дата публикации

PREFORMED DECORATIVE WRAPPER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Номер: US20140075893A1
Автор: Weder Donald E.
Принадлежит: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not Individually but solely as Trustees of The Family

A preformed decorative wrapper for covering a flower pot and methods of production and use thereof are disclosed. 1. A method of assembling a decorative plant package , the method comprising:positioning a preformed decorative wrapper about an outer peripheral surface of a pot, the preformed decorative wrapper comprising a tubular body having an open upper end having an upper edge, an open lower end having a lower edge, an outer surface, an inner surface, and an interior space, whereby at least a portion of the inner surface of the preformed decorative wrapper surrounds and engages a portion of the outer peripheral surface of an upper end of the pot, wherein at least a portion of the preformed decorative wrapper extends beyond the upper end of the pot and at least a portion of a bottom of the pot extends through the open lower end of the preformed decorative wrapper, and whereby the open lower end of the preformed decorative wrapper is positioned adjacent an upper one-half of the pot and the upper edge of the preformed decorative wrapper is positioned a distance above the upper end of the pot, thereby forming a skirt for the pot.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the preformed decorative wrapper is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of paper claim 1 , cellophane claim 1 , foil claim 1 , polymer film claim 1 , woven fabric claim 1 , unwoven fabric claim 1 , synthetic fabric claim 1 , natural fabric claim 1 , a material having an appearance or texture simulating the appearance or texture of cloth claim 1 , a material having an appearance or texture simulating the appearance of paper claim 1 , a matted material claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of securing a portion of the preformed decorative wrapper to a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a bonding material is disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the preformed decorative ...

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Номер записи: 26
10-04-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF INTERNAL CONTENT MATERIAL IN A MAILPIECE FABRICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140096478A1
Автор: Padros Xavier, Sussmeier John W.
Принадлежит: Pitney Bowes Inc.

A method and system for dynamically adjusting the placement of internal content material to optimally position the content material relative to a wrapped enclosure, and obviate the requirement to out-sort the assembled envelope. Upon assembly, a detection system visually images each envelope in predetermined regions of interest (ROIs). A controller captures the image data for comparison with a set of predefined position data and issues a feedback signal indicative of a directional change which drives an error signal to zero. The correction signal is used by the phase nip roller assembly to adaptively adjust the position of the content material by incrementally adjusting, advancing or retarding, the phase-nip roller assembly, i.e., forward or aft. A predefined number of envelopes is selected to acquire a running average of the image data. 1. A mailpiece fabrication system comprising:a wrapping system having an open end for accepting content material, a wrapping section forming a tube-shaped wrap defining a plurality of content material stations therealong each having a sealing adhesive for enclosing the content material, and a rotary cutter operative to cut the tube-shaped wrap between the content material stations to produce a plurality of wrapped envelopes,an imaging device for optically imaging each of the wrapped envelopes and capturing image data indicative of the spatial relationship between the internal content material and one or more points of reference indicative of the internal bounds of the sealing adhesive,a phase-nip roller assembly for delivering content material to the open end of the wrapping system and adapted to incrementally adjust the position of each piece of content material relative to the respective content material station, anda controller for comparing the image data to a set of predefined acceptance criteria to produce a correction feedback signal for controlling the phase-nip roller assembly.2. The mailpiece fabrication system according ...

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Номер записи: 27
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Bale Wrapping Apparatus

Номер: US20200000042A1
Автор: Breton Jacques, Desrochers Patrice, Gagnon-Bouchard Michael, Giguere Alexandre, Soucy-Gauthier Raphael
Принадлежит: Groupe Anderson Inc.

A bale wrapping apparatus configurable between a single bale wrapping configuration and an inline bale wrapping configuration. The bale wrapping apparatus comprises a bale wrapping support assembly including support rollers spaced apart from one another to drive a bale in rotation along a rotation axis, when the bale wrapping apparatus is configured in the single bale wrapping configuration; and a longitudinal bale support configurable between an extended configuration where it extends above the support rollers and a retracted configuration where it extends away from the support rollers. The longitudinal bale support is positioned in the retracted configuration when the bale wrapping apparatus is configured in the single bale wrapping configuration and is configured in the extended configuration when the bale wrapping apparatus is configured in the inline bale wrapping configuration. 1. A bale wrapping apparatus having a longitudinal axis and being configurable between a single bale wrapping configuration and an inline bale wrapping configuration , the bale wrapping apparatus comprising:a bale loading support structure;a bale unloading support structure positioned downstream of the bale loading support structure along the longitudinal axis; and a frame extending substantially perpendicula y o the longitudinal axis;', 'a film-carrying device operatively mounted to the frame and movable therealong to be drivable around a bale positioned in the wrapping section; and', support rollers extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis and spaced apart from one another, the support rollers being fully engageable with the bale positioned in the wrapping section to drive the bale in rotation along the rotation axis, when the bale wrapping apparatus is configured in the single bale wrapping configuration; and', 'a longitudinal bale support engageable with the bale positioned in the wrapping section to support the bale above the support rollers when the bale ...

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Номер записи: 28
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SLEEVE LABELING MACHINE

Номер: US20180002053A1
Автор: Wang Kenneth
Принадлежит:

A sleeve labeling machine includes a center column, a transmission device, and a cutter device. The center column can unfold the shrink film, and a transmission device will carry the shrink film and let the shrink film sleeve on the center column. Then, the cutter device will cut the shrink film, and the transmission device will keep pulling each cut shrink film to cover the surface of a bottle or a can. Finally, the transmission device will convoy bottles or cans to the next device, and let the shrink film combine with the bottle or the can to complete the bottle or can sleeve labeling process. 1. A sleeve labeling machine includes at least a shrink film synchronous transmission device equipped with label feeding rollers and label pulling rollers , which can produce a synchronous guide and conveyance by feeding and pulling action against the shrink film on the center column; said label feeding rollers are set at the side of the first column of the center column , and at the top of the cutter device; said label pulling rollers are set at the side of the second column of the center column , and below said cutter device; said label feeding rollers can convey the shrink film on the center column down , and after the label pulling rollers pulling synchronously , said shrink film can be cut by the cutter device , forming a single shrink film sheet at the second column of said center column , and then said label pulling rollers synchronously continues pulling each shrink film down , so that the shrink film can accurately cover the surface of cans or bottles as a shrink packaging;said shrink film synchronous transmission device is provided a linkage gear module and a support frame, the linkage gear module is a left and right symmetrical structure, which from top to bottom is provided with two symmetrical first rotating arms, two symmetrical second rotating arms, two symmetrical third rotating arms, two symmetrical fourth rotating arms, two symmetrical first gears, two ...

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Номер записи: 29
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED WRAPPING MACHINE AND WRAPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190002138A1
Автор: LAGHI Pierangelo
Принадлежит:

A self-propelled wrapping machine movable around a load, for wrapping the latter with a film of plastic material, comprises a self-propelled carriage with guide means, a column fixed to the carriage and slidably supporting an unwinding unit of the film, sensor means to detect surfaces and/or external edges of the load in their total extension and along a detection direction and process related signals, a control unit to receive the signals from the sensor means, calculate a peripheral outline of plan maximum overall dimension of the load on the basis of the surfaces and/or external edges detected by the sensor means, and process a wrapping path of the wrapping machine around the load on the basis of the peripheral outline so as to avoid collisions with the load; the control unit controls the guide means to guide the wrapping machine along the wrapping path. 127-. (canceled)28. A self-propelled wrapping machine movable around a load for wrapping the load with a film made of plastic material , comprising:a self-propelled carriage provided with traction wheels, at least a directional wheel and guide means for guiding said carriage;a column that is fixed to said carriage and slidably supports an unwinding unit of said film;wherein said self-propelled wrapping machine comprises:sensor means for detecting at least one of surfaces and external edges of said load in their total extension and along a detection direction nearly orthogonal to a support plane of said load and processing related signals;a control unit for receiving from said sensor means said signals, calculating on the basis of at least one of said surfaces and external edges detected in their total extension by said sensor means, a peripheral outline of plan maximum overall dimensions of said load and processing on the basis of said peripheral outline a wrapping path of said wrapping machine around said load so as to avoid collisions of said wrapping machine with the load, said control unit further controlling ...

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Номер записи: 30
12-01-2017 дата публикации

BALE FORMING AND WRAPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH A WEB DETECTING SENSOR

Номер: US20170006779A1
Автор: KEUNE Tobias
Принадлежит: FORAGE INNOVATIONS B.V.

A bale forming apparatus forms a round bale, wraps a surface of the bale, and ejects the bale. A discharge gate of a casing is in a bale forming position while the bale is formed. For wrapping the bale, the discharge gate is pivoted into a bale wrapping position. A web detecting sensor detects whether or not provided web is present on the surface of the bale in the casing. This web detecting sensor senses a segment of the bale surface which is visible through a gap between a stationary casing part and the discharge gate being in the bale wrapping position. The wrapped bale is ejected. 1. A bale forming apparatus comprising:a bale forming device;a casing with a movable discharge gate and a further casing part; anda web providing device,wherein the movable discharge gate is movable with respect to the further casing part between a bale forming position, at least one bale wrapping position, and a bale ejecting position,wherein a or a respective gap between the further casing part and the discharge gate being in the or one bale wrapping position occurs,wherein an aperture between the further casing part and the discharge gate being in the bale ejecting position occurs,wherein the aperture is larger than the or every gap,wherein the bale forming device is arranged to form a bale in the interior of the casing while the discharge gate is in the bale forming position,wherein the web providing device is arranged to provide a web of wrapping material,wherein the bale forming apparatus is arranged to wrap a surface of the bale in the interior of the casing into the provided web while the discharge gate is in the or one bale wrapping position, andwherein the bale forming apparatus is arranged to eject the wrapped bale through the aperture out of the casing when the discharge gate is in the bale ejecting position,wherein the bale forming apparatus further comprises a web detecting sensor arranged to detect whether or not the provided web is present on the surface of the bale in ...

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Номер записи: 31
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Equipment and method for automatically wrapping a film around an object

Номер: US20220024620A1
Автор: Angelo Forni, Gianluca Paci, Valeriano Bruni
Принадлежит: Atlanta Stretch SpA

The present invention refers to an equipment and a method for wrapping a film around an object placed on a pallet. The equipment includes: a) a reel-holder carriage equipped with an outlet designed to allow the film to come out of the carriage through it; and b) at least one device suitable for blowing air, placed at the outlet and integral with the carriage, which allows the end strip of the film, once it has come out of the carriage, to spread slowly, without any tension, on the ground around the base of the object to be wrapped. The rotation around the object to be wrapped of a movable body forming part of the equipment of the present invention, or, alternatively, the rotation on itself of the object to be wound in proximity to the equipment, allows tensioning of the strip of the film and the subsequent superimposition on it of a portion of the film that gradually emerges from the carriage during rotation, so as to fix the film to the object to be wrapped.

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Номер записи: 32
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Product wrapping machine and operating method for a product wrapping machine

Номер: US20150013274A1
Автор: Arrieta Aguirre Haritz, Urcelay Ezquibel Juan Jesus, Uriarte Lejarreta Enekoitz
Принадлежит: ULMA Packaging Technological Center, S.COOP.

A product wrapping machine with a plurality of counter-jaws homogenously distributed in a forward movement direction (X), a plurality of jaws moving perpendicular to the forward movement direction (X) from an open position to a closed position against the counter-jaws for sealing together the films wrapping the product to one another and cutting them. The machine also includes a jaw actuator for each jaw causing the corresponding jaw to move in the closing direction. The jaws move together simultaneously in the forward movement direction (X) and move independently from one another in the closing direction. The machine further includes a tensioner suitable for collecting part of the film wrapping the product when a jaw leaves the closed position. 1. A method for wrapping a product in a film by use of a machine comprising at least first and second spaced-apart transverse counter-jaws and at least first and second spaced-apart transverse jaws , each of the first and second transverse jaws moveable independently with respect to the first and second transverse counter-jaws , respectively , between an open position wherein the first and second transverse jaws are spaced apart from the respective first and second transverse counter-jaws and a closed position wherein the first and second transverse jaws interact with the respective first and second transverse counter-jaws , the method comprising:arranging a first film on or adjacent the first and second transverse counter-jaws,positioning the product in a space between the first and second transverse counter-jaws so that a lower portion of the product is in contact with the first film,moving the product with the first and second transverse counter-jaws in a forward movement direction during which a second film is arranged on an upper portion of the product, each of the first and second transverse jaws being moved together in the forward movement direction so as to be aligned with the first and second transverse counter-jaws ...

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Номер записи: 33
03-02-2022 дата публикации

WINDING MACHINE

Номер: US20220033118A1
Автор: LIN Jianmin, LUO Bangyi, ZHANG Caiqin
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The present invention provides a central shaft mechanism, which is arranged on the base of a winding machine, including a central shaft component, a central shaft is arranged in the central part of the central shaft component, the central shaft component is also provided with a bearing support structure and a plurality of first limiting structures, and the central shaft component is fixed and limited in the base of the winding machine through the first limiting structures. The central shaft mechanism of the present invention has stable position, stable and reliable operation, and can reduce the working noise and noise during operation. In addition, it can be packed separately from the base during transportation, and can be quickly installed on site, which can not only provide more stable support, but also reduce the height of the turntable of the height winding machine. 1. A winding machine comprising a central shaft mechanism , which is arranged on the base of the winding machine , wherein it comprises a central shaft component with a central shaft arranged in the central part of the central shaft component , and the central shaft component is also provided with a bearing support structure and a plurality of first limiting structures , which the central shaft component is fixed and limited in the base of the winding machine through the first limiting structures.2. The winding machine according to claim 1 , wherein according to the rotating direction of the turntable of the winding machine when winding the film on the article as the forward direction claim 1 , the first limiting structure is limited by the limiting structure in front of it.3. The winding machine according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of first limiting structures are provided on the periphery of the central shaft component; the mounting hole of the central shaft mechanism is arranged on the base of the winding machine claim 1 , and a connecting groove is arranged along the circumference of the ...

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Номер записи: 34
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Net Wrapping System

Номер: US20180016048A1
Автор: Underhill Kenneth
Принадлежит:

The disclosure relates to a system and method for wrapping bales in a harvester that uses wrapping material stored in flat, folded layers instead of conventional round tubes or rolls, and specifically to a system for positioning and cutting the wrapping material during and after the process of wrapping a bale, the system comprising: a first feed roll, configured for dispensing a portion of wrapping material from a bundle; a feed plate system, configured to receive wrapping material and capable of applying a first amount of tension to the portion of wrapping material; and at least one cutting knife, positioned between the feed plate system and the bale chamber, such cutting knife independently movable from a first position to a second position; and a wrapping material channel positioned in operable communication with the bundle of wrapping material, the wrapping mechanism and the bale chamber. 1. A system comprising:a pair of oppositely facing sidewalls attached to a subframe;a bale chamber positioned between the pair of sidewalls;at least one bundle of wrapping material; a first feed roll, configured for dispensing a portion of wrapping material from a bundle positioned at or proximate to the wrapping mechanism;', 'a feed plate system, configured to receive wrapping material from the feed roll, the feed plate system comprising an upper plate and a lower plate capable of applying varying amounts of tension to the portion of wrapping material; and', 'at least one cutting knife, positioned between the feed plate system and the bale chamber, such cutting knife independently movable from a first position to a second position; and, 'a wrapping mechanism, a portion of the wrapping mechanism positioned adjacent to, proximate to or between the oppositely facing sidewalls and the wrapping mechanism comprisinga wrapping material channel positioned in operable communication with the bundle of wrapping material, the wrapping mechanism and the bale chamber;wherein, when the ...

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Номер записи: 35
17-04-2014 дата публикации

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR WRAPPING A STACK OF GOODS IN FILM

Номер: US20140102046A1
Автор: GÖBEL Dirk, TELLEN Marc, WEITENBERG Andreas
Принадлежит: BEUMER GmbH & Co. KG

A process for wrapping a stack of goods in film, wherein a portion of film is drawn from a film supply, cut, opened by a film opening means and pulled over the stack of goods by a travelling pulling means, wherein, after being drawn off and cut, the portion of film is transported lengthwise by a film transport means to the film opening means, characterised in that the portion of film is transported from the cutting unit as far as the film opening means by being gripped by frictional engagement between at least two conveyor members pressed together and circulating endlessly in a transport direction. 1. A process for wrapping a stack of goods in film , wherein a portion of film is drawn from a film supply , cut off , opened by a film opening means and pulled over the stack of goods by a travelling pulling means , wherein , after being drawn off and cut , the portion of film is transported lengthwise by a film transport means to the film opening means , wherein the portion of film is transported from the cutting unit as far as the film opening means by being gripped by frictional engagement between at least two conveyor members pressed together and circulating endlessly in a transport direction.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein by moving the pulling means claim 1 , a lower film edge is pulled from an initial sheathing height up to a final sheathing height claim 1 , wherein the portion of film below the initial sheathing height is drawn from the film supply and cut and is transported by the film transport means at least up to the initial sheathing height (H).3. The process as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the portion of film below the initial sheathing height (H) is welded into a film shroud which is closed on one side.4. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the portion of film within a film preparation region (V) claim 1 , which extends from below the final sheathing height (h) to no more than 75% of the initial sheathing height (H) claim 1 , is ...

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Номер записи: 36
26-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING COLLECTIONS OF PRINTED PRODUCTS, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD

Номер: US20170021954A1
Автор: Brunschwiler Othmar, LENGWEILER Roland
Принадлежит: Ferag AG

In a method for producing a collection () of pre-products by inserting a first pre-product () into a second pre-product (), it is provided according to the invention that a first pre-product () and a second pre-product () are provided, wherein the second pre-product () has a wrapping fold () with a fold inner side (). The second pre-product () is conveyed into an insertion position, in which the second pre-product () is opened and faces with the fold inner side () toward the first pre-product (). The first pre-product () is conveyed into the opened second pre-product () and against the fold inner side () so as to form the collection (), the second pre-product () assumes the conveying direction of the first pre-product (), and the collection () is provided for further processing. 1201313. A method for producing a collection () of pre-products ( , ) by inserting a first pre-product () into a second pre-product () , comprising the steps:{'b': '1', 'a. providing a first pre-product ();'}{'b': 3', '4', '5, 'b. providing a second pre-product (), which has a wrapping fold () with a fold inner side ();'}{'b': 3', '3', '5', '1, 'c. conveying the second pre-product () into an insertion position, in which the second pre-product () is provided for the insertion of the first pre-product and faces with the fold inner side () toward the first pre-product ();'}{'b': 1', '3', '5', '20, 'd. conveying the first pre-product () into the provided second pre-product () and against the fold inner side () so as to form the collection ();'}{'b': 3', '1, 'e. the second pre-product () assumes the conveying direction of the first pre-product ();'}{'b': '20', 'f. providing the collection () for further processing.'}2117317. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first pre-product () is conveyed in a conveying plane () and the second pre-product () is provided in the conveying plane ().33171. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the second pre-product () is conveyed into the conveying ...

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Номер записи: 37
25-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTAINMENT FORCE-BASED WRAPPING

Номер: US20180022488A1
Автор: III Patrick R., Lancaster, Mitchell Michael P.
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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. 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 is configured to output a web of packaging material that engages the load during wrapping of the load with packaging material, wherein the packaging material dispenser and the load support are adapted for rotation relative to one other, and wherein the load has first and second opposing ends defined generally along a direction generally parallel to an axis about which packaging material is wrapped around the load when the load is disposed on the load support; anda controller configured to receive input data associated with a minimum number of layers of packaging material to be applied to the load when wrapping the load with packaging material, the controller further configured to control a position at which the web of packaging material engages the load along the direction generally parallel to the axis during the relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load support such that at least the minimum number of layers of packaging material is applied to the load throughout a contiguous region extending between first and second positions respectively disposed proximate the first, and second opposing ends ...

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Номер записи: 38
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Palletizing system for loading articles on pallet

Номер: US20180022557A1
Автор: Akira Tanaka, Toshimichi Yoshinaga
Принадлежит: FANUC Corp

A palletizing system capable of conserving space in an area for buffer conveyors. The palletizing system includes a supply conveyor for conveying a first type of article and a second type of article, a type detection sensor for detecting the type of the article, a first buffer conveyor for conveying the first type of article, a second buffer conveyor for conveying the second type of article, which is disposed above the first buffer conveyor, a sorting robot which places the first type of article on the first buffer conveyor and which places the second type of article on the second buffer conveyor, and a loading robot which removes articles from the first buffer conveyor and the second buffer conveyor, to load the articles on a pallet.

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Номер записи: 39
24-04-2014 дата публикации

Pallet Securing Mechanism

Номер: US20140109523A1
Автор: Nelson Timothy H.
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Attachment apparatuses are attached to a pallet to allow rope or string, such as that made from stretch film, to securely attach a load or object to the pallet for shipping. The apparatuses can be clip or nail based to secure to the pallet or wedge based to wedge into the middle of the pallet. These devices orient an engagement surface designed to engage the rope or string. 1. An apparatus for applying a stretch film to an object , the apparatus comprising:a support frame configured to support a roll of stretch film and dispense the stretch film in response to tension on the stretch film;a support member extending approximately parallel to the support to be along a path between the stretch film dispensed from the roll and the object;a gathering device disposed to stretch and gather the stretch film into a string configured to wrap around the object;an attachment apparatus configured to attach to a pallet configured to support the object, the attachment apparatus defining an engagement surface configured to engage the string of stretch film to secure the string of stretch film to the pallet.2. The apparatus of wherein the attachment apparatus comprises:a bridge section;the engagement surface supported by the bridge section;at least two arms extending from the bridge section, the at least two arms biased to pinch a section of the pallet to secure the apparatus to the pallet.3. The apparatus of further comprising a friction surface on individual ones of the at least two arms claim 2 , the friction surface disposed to engage the pallet.4. The apparatus of wherein individual ones of the two arms comprise a first section having a distal end extending away from the bridge section and a second section extending from the first section's distal end and biased inward toward an opposing arm of the at least two arms to engage the pallet.5. The apparatus of further comprising a friction surface on the second section claim 4 , the friction surface disposed to engage the pallet.6. ...

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Номер записи: 40
04-02-2016 дата публикации

WRAPPING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20160029563A1
Автор: "DAMOURS Luc", Desrochers Patrice, LAVOIE Frederic
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An inline bale wrapping device is for wrapping at least one bale. The wrapping device includes a base frame defining a bale wrapping section between a bale receiving section and a bale discharging section. The wrapping device also includes a moving mechanism configured to move the at least one bale longitudinally along a longitudinal moving axis, an end surface wrapping mechanism configured to dispense and maintain a length of end surface film across the longitudinal moving axis and a side surface wrapping mechanism mounted between the end surface wrapping mechanism and the bale discharging section and configured to wrap a length of side surface film around at least a longitudinal portion of the side surface of the bale, over a portion of the length of end surface film. A method of operation of the inline bale wrapping device is for wrapping at least one bale. 1. An inline bale wrapping device for wrapping at least one bale having an end surface and a side surface , the wrapping device comprising:a base frame defining a bale receiving section, a bale discharging section and a bale wrapping section, the bale wrapping section being positioned between the bale receiving section and the bale discharging section of the base frame;a moving mechanism configured to move the at least one bale longitudinally along a longitudinal moving axis, between the bale receiving section and the bale discharging section of the base frame;an end surface wrapping mechanism connected to the base frame, in the bale wrapping section, the end surface wrapping mechanism being configured to dispense and maintain a length of end surface film across the longitudinal moving axis and to apply a tension to the length of end surface film, the length of end surface film being maintained substantially perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal moving axis prior to an engagement of the length of end surface film with the at least one bale, and being sized and shaped to extend beyond a periphery of ...

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Номер записи: 41
01-05-2014 дата публикации

ROTATION ANGLE-BASED WRAPPING

Номер: US20140116006A1
Автор: III Patrick R., Johnson Richard L., Lancaster, McCray Jeremy D., Mitchell Michael P.
Принадлежит: LANTECH.COM, LLC

A wrapping apparatus and method utilize a corner rotation angle-based wrap control that controls the rate at which packaging material is dispensed based on the rotational position of one or more corners of the load during relative rotation established between the load and a packaging material dispenser. The locations of one or more corners on a load may be sensed or otherwise calculated, and when combined with a sensed or calculated rotational position of the load relative to a packaging material dispenser, the locations of the corners relative to the packaging material dispenser may be determined and utilized to control the dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser, e.g., by determining which corner is currently driving an effective consumption rate of the load and/or determining when to apply a controlled intervention to the load. 1. An apparatus for wrapping a load with packaging material , the apparatus comprising:a packaging material dispenser for dispensing packaging material to the load;a load support for supporting the load during wrapping, wherein the packaging material dispenser and the load support are adapted for rotation relative to one other about a center of rotation; anda controller configured to control a dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based at least in part on a rotation angle associated with at least one corner of the load during the relative rotation.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rotation angle is a corner location angle.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rotation angle is a corner contact angle.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rotation angle is relative to a predetermined angular position about the center of rotation.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the predetermined angular position is a fixed angular position.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the predetermined angular position is a home angular position.7. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 42
01-05-2014 дата публикации

EFFECTIVE CIRCUMFERENCE-BASED WRAPPING

Номер: US20140116007A1
Автор: III Patrick R., Johnson Richard L., Lancaster, McCray Jeremy D., Mitchell Michael P.
Принадлежит: LANTECH.COM, LLC

A wrapping apparatus and method utilize an effective circumference-based wrap speed model that dynamically controls the rate at which packaging material is dispensed based on an effective circumference of a load during relative rotation established between the load and a packaging material dispenser. The effective circumference of a load may be indicative of an effective consumption rate of the load, and may refer to a dimension or size of a tangent circle that is substantially centered at the center of rotation of the load and substantially tangent to a line substantially extending between a first point proximate to where the packaging material exits the dispenser and a second point proximate to where the packaging material engages the load. The effective circumference of the load dynamically changes throughout the relative rotation of the load, and by controlling the dispense rate based at least in part on this dimension, fluctuations in tension in the packaging material may be reduced, often enabling containment force to be increased while reducing the risk of breakage in the packaging material. 1. An apparatus for wrapping a load with packaging material , the apparatus comprising:a packaging material dispenser for dispensing packaging material to the load;a load support for supporting the load during wrapping, wherein the packaging material dispenser and the load support are adapted for rotation relative to one other about a center of rotation; anda controller configured to control a dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based at least in part on an effective circumference of the load that varies during the relative rotation.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to control the dispensing rate based at least in part on an angular relationship between the load and the packaging material dispenser about a center of rotation for the load.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller ...

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Номер записи: 43
01-05-2014 дата публикации

CORNER GEOMETRY-BASED WRAPPING

Номер: US20140116008A1
Автор: III Patrick R., Johnson Richard L., Lancaster, McCray Jeremy D., Mitchell Michael P.
Принадлежит: LANTECH.COM, LLC

A wrapping apparatus and method utilize a corner geometry-based wrap control that controls the rate at which packaging material is dispensed at least in part based on the geometrical relationship between one or more corners of a load and a packaging material dispenser. 1. An apparatus for wrapping a load with packaging material , the apparatus comprising:a packaging material dispenser for dispensing packaging material to the load;a load support for supporting the load during wrapping, wherein the packaging material dispenser and the load support are adapted for rotation relative to one other about a center of rotation; anda controller configured to control a dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based at least in part on a geometric relationship between the packaging material dispenser and at least one corner of the load during the relative rotation.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based at least in part on the geometric relationship between the packaging material dispenser and at least one corner of the load during the relative rotation by controlling the dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based at least in part on a rotation angle associated with at least one corner of the load during the relative rotation.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the rotation angle is a corner location angle.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the rotation angle is a corner contact angle.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to control the dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based at least in part on the geometric relationship between the packaging material dispenser and at least one corner of the load during the relative rotation by controlling the dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser ...

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Номер записи: 44
05-02-2015 дата публикации

EASY-OPEN PROTECTIVE PACKAGE FOR ASEPTIC PRESENTATION

Номер: US20150033673A1
Автор: Lien Khoa T.
Принадлежит: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.

The present disclosure describes a procedure for wrapping an item to be sterilized with a protective sheet in such a way as to allow a rapid unwrapping of the item for use. This procedure saves time in unwrapping and reduces the risk of loss of sterility of the item and stress on medical personnel. 1. A procedure of packaging an item comprising the steps of:a) providing a sheet, the sheet having north, south, east and west corners, and east and west sides,b) placing an item having a front and back on an upper surface of the sheet,c) folding the south corner of the sheet up over the item and then folding it back on itself,d) folding the north corner over the item and then folding an overlapped portion of the north and south corners together to create a pleat with the north corner exposed and overlapping the south corner, said pleat spanning the item and item sides,e) gathering the sheet on the east side and the west side of the item at an angle and folding the sheet under the item so the east and west sheet cross,f) securing the east and west sides on the back of the package.2. The procedure of further comprising the step of folding down the north corner to expose the south corner.3. The procedure of further comprising the step of turning the partially wrapped item over after securing the east and west sides on the back of the package.4. The procedure of further comprising the step of turning the partially wrapped gown over after securing the east and west sides on the back of the package by folding the east and west sides together claim 3 , one under the other claim 3 , to create a neat fold.5. The procedure of wherein the item is selected from the group consisting of gowns claim 1 , drapes claim 1 , medical kits and medical devices.6. The procedure of wherein the item is sterilized by a sterilant penetrating through the package.7. An item and encasing sheet that are formed into a package according to the procedure of .8. The item of wherein the sterilized item ...

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Номер записи: 45
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Packaging Device

Номер: US20150033679A1
Автор: IMAMAKI Teruo, Nishimura Yohei, TAKAHASHI Toshihiro
Принадлежит:

A packaging device includes a conveyance mechanism, a guide portion and a control portion. The control portion is configured to cause a first section of a film to be bonded to a base, cause the conveyance mechanism to convey the base toward a downstream side in a conveyance direction, move the guide portion along a movement path, cause the conveyance mechanism to convey the base toward the upstream side, cause a second section of the film to be bonded to the base, and cause the film to be moved in an opposite direction to a feeding direction at any time during a period after the first section is bonded to the base and before the second section is bonded to the base, the feeding direction being a direction in which the film is fed out when the base is conveyed. 1. A packaging device configured to package , with a film , a base and an object placed on the base , the packaging device comprising:a conveyance mechanism configured to convey the base on which the object is placed;a guide portion configured to move along a movement path and configured to guide the film, the movement path extending in a direction that intersects a conveyance path along which the base conveyed by the conveyance mechanism passes; and cause a first section of the film to be bonded to the base, the first section being a part of the film,', 'cause the conveyance mechanism to convey the base from an upstream side toward a downstream side in a conveyance direction with respect to an intersection position, the intersection position being a position at which the conveyance path and the movement path intersect,', 'move the guide portion along the movement path when the base is conveyed toward the downstream side and an edge of the base on the upstream side is moved farther toward the downstream side than the intersection position,', 'cause the conveyance mechanism to convey the base toward the upstream side after the guide portion is moved;', 'cause a second section of the film to be bonded to the ...

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Номер записи: 46
05-02-2015 дата публикации

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20150034706A1
Автор: Franco David Louis, Ruiz Andres
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A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiberboard forming a closed wall. 1. A sustainable packing system comprising:first and second textile;a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard forming a closed wall when folded along the at least one scored line, wherein the first textile substantially covers, and is removably wrapped around, the first fiberboard; anda second fiberboard frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, the second fiberboard having a substantially flat surface and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall, wherein the second textile substantially covers, and is removably wrapped around, the second fiberboard;wherein the second fiberboard and second textile form an interior package and the first fiberboard and first textile enclose the interior package on at least four sides of the interior package.2. The sustainable packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the second fiberboard is adapted to accept a third textile.3. The sustainable packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the first fiberboard and the second fiberboard are substantially ...

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Номер записи: 47
06-02-2020 дата публикации

WRAPPING MACHINE WITH IMPROVED CUT, CLAMP, AND SEAM SYSTEM

Номер: US20200039669A1
Автор: Basharanov Pavel, Gospodinov Dinko, Ivanov Ivaylo
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Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wrapping machine that includes an improved cut, clamp, and seam system configured to, after film drawn from a film roll has been wrapped around an object, cut the film from the film roll, hold the now-leading end of the film of the film roll, and attach the now-trailing end of the film wrapped around the object to part of the film wrapped around the object. 1. A wrapping machine comprising:a base;a turntable rotatable relative to the base; and a cut-and-seam assembly movable among a film-release position, an intermediate position, and a seaming position;', 'an actuating assembly supported by the base and to which the cut-and-seam assembly is mounted, the actuating assembly movable among a film-release configuration, an intermediate configuration, and a seaming configuration; and', 'a film-release assembly supported by the base, the film-release assembly movable between a rest configuration and a film-release configuration,, 'a cut, clamp, and seam system comprisingwherein when the actuating assembly is in the film-release configuration, the cut-and-seam assembly is in the film-release position and the film-release assembly is in the film-release configuration,wherein when the actuating assembly is in the intermediate configuration, the cut-and-seam assembly is in the intermediate position and the film-release assembly is in the rest configuration,wherein when the actuating assembly is in the seaming configuration, the cut-and-seam assembly is in the seaming position and the film-release assembly is in the rest configuration.2. The wrapping machine of claim 1 , wherein the film-release assembly comprises a film releaser having a first end claim 1 , wherein the first end of the film releaser is a first distance from the turntable when the film-release assembly is in the rest configuration and a second distance from the turntable when the film-release assembly is in the film-release configuration claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 48
06-02-2020 дата публикации

STRETCH WRAPPING MACHINE WITH CURVE FIT CONTROL OF DISPENSE RATE

Номер: US20200039673A1
Автор: III Patrick R., Lancaster, Mitchell Michael P.
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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. 1. An apparatus for wrapping a load with packaging material , the apparatus comprising:a packaging material dispenser for dispensing packaging material to the load;a rotational drive configured to generate relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load about a center of rotation; anda controller coupled to the packaging material dispenser and the rotational drive and configured to control the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation to dispense at a first dispense rate at a first rotational position about the center of rotation, wherein the first dispense rate at which the controller controls the packaging material dispenser at the first rotational position is determined using a curve fit between second and third rotational positions that are respectively before and after the first rotational position about the center of rotation and for which predicted demands are determined.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the curve is a demand curve defining a demand at each of a plurality of rotational positions between the second and third rotational positions.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first dispense rate is determined by scaling a demand from the demand curve based upon a wrap force parameter.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the curve is a dispense rate curve defining a dispense rate at each of a plurality of rotational positions between the second and third rotational positions claim 1 , wherein the dispense rate at the second rotational position is determined by ...

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Номер записи: 49
18-02-2021 дата публикации

WRAPPING MACHINE

Номер: US20210047060A1
Автор: CERE Mauro
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A wrapping machine includes a frame for supporting a wrapping unit arranged to wrap a load with a film of plastic material, and a covering apparatus arranged to supply a covering sheet to be positioned on top of the load. The covering apparatus includes a reel of covering sheet and gripping assembly movable along an unwinding direction and arranged to grasp and unwind from the reel and place above the load the covering sheet. The covering apparatus includes a supporting structure connected to an upper portion of the frame and slidably supporting the gripping assembly, and a supplying unit supporting a respective reel of covering sheet and reversibly coupled to the supporting structure so as to be removable and replaceable with another supplying unit, in particular in case of depletion of the reel of covering sheet. 114-. (canceled)16. The wrapping machine according to claim 15 , wherein said supporting structure is fixed to said upper portion of said frame in a first operating position claim 15 , in which said unwinding direction is transverse to an advancing direction of said load through said wrapping machine claim 15 , or in a second operating position claim 15 , in which said unwinding direction is parallel to said advancing direction.17. The wrapping machine according to claim 15 , wherein said frame comprises a fixed main frame and a movable frame claim 15 , wherein said movable frame is slidingly connected to said fixed main frame and rotatably supports a rotating ring provided with said wrapping unit claim 15 , and wherein said supporting structure of said covering apparatus is fixed to a respective upper portion of said fixed main frame or to a respective upper portion of said movable frame.18. The wrapping machine according to claim 16 , wherein said supporting structure is rotatably connected to said upper portion of said frame so as to be rotatable between said first operating position and said second operating position.19. The wrapping machine according ...

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Номер записи: 50
18-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCAL DIMMING IN MULTI-MODULATION DISPLAYS

Номер: US20210047061A1
Автор: Pertierra Juan P., Richards Martin J., SHIELDS Jerome
Принадлежит: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION

Dual and multi-modulator projector display systems and techniques are disclosed. In one embodiment, a projector display system comprises a light source; a controller, a first modulator, receiving light from the light source and rendering a halftone image of said the input image; a blurring optical system that blurs said halftone image with a Point Spread Function (PSF); and a second modulator receiving the blurred halftone image and rendering a pulse width modulated image which may be projected to form the desired screen image. Systems and techniques for forming a binary halftone image from input image, correcting for misalignment between the first and second modulators and calibrating the projector system—e.g. over time—for continuous image improvement are also disclosed. 1. (canceled)2. A projector display system , comprising:a light source;a controller, said controller receiving input image data and outputting control signals;a first modulator configured to render a halftone image, said first modulator receiving light from said light source and receiving said control signals from said controller for said input image;a blurring optical system; said blurring optical system blurring said halftone image received from said first modulator; anda second modulator, said second modulator receiving said blurred halftone image from said blurring optical system and configured for rendering a pulse width modulated image, said pulse width modulator image capable of being projected to form a desired screen image.3. The projector display system of wherein said first modulator further comprises one of a group claim 2 , said group comprising: a DMD claim 2 , a MEMS claim 2 , a digital reflector and an analog reflector.4. The projector display system of wherein said first modulator further comprises a DMD array that processes a plurality of color channels.5. The projector display system of further comprising:a blurring optical system, said blurring optical system blurring said ...

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Номер записи: 51
19-02-2015 дата публикации

ROTARY WRAPPING MACHINE FOR PACKAGING OBJECTS

Номер: US20150047301A1
Автор: Messersi Maurizio
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A rotary wrapping machine () for packaging products by means of a film unwound from a reel comprises a frame () carrying a dispensing unit () which is electrically controlled to dispense the packaging film from a reel of film present in the dispensing unit (). The dispensing unit is supported on the frame so as to be driven rotationally along a closed path around a packaging zone () which contains a product to be wrapped with the film Along the closed path there is a power supply antenna () which is connected to an antenna power supply unit () for transferring, by means of electrical induction, electric power to a corresponding receiver () which is movable along the antenna together with the said dispensing unit and which supplies in turn electric power to the dispensing unit. 11011013113191191911938138251252612628128. Wrapping machine ( , ) for packaging products using a film unwound from a reel , comprising a frame ( , ) carrying a dispensing unit ( , ) which is electrically operated to dispense the packaging film from a reel of film present in the dispensing unit ( , ) , the dispensing unit being supported on the frame so as to be driven rotationally along a closed path around a packaging zone ( , ) which contains a product to be wrapped with the film , characterized in that a power supply antenna ( , ) is present along said closed path and is connected to an antenna power supply unit ( , ) for transferring , by means of electrical induction , electric power to a corresponding receiver ( , ) which is movable along the antenna together with the said dispensing unit and which supplies in turn electric power to the dispensing unit.213113. Machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that the frame ( claim 1 , ) is in turn supported movably so as to be translatably driven in a direction transverse to the breadth of said closed path claim 1 , so as to displace the closed path along the said product packaging zone.314114. Machine according to claim 2 , characterized ...

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Номер записи: 52
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Automated Sandwich Wrapping System

Номер: US20170043888A1
Автор: Berger Thomas G., Stephens George
Принадлежит: Solbern, Inc.

An automated sandwich wrapping system is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an automated sandwich wrapping system includes a folding subassembly having a plurality of folding plates to inwardly fold side portions of sandwich wrapping paper extending past ends of a sandwich, a roller subassembly having at least one roller to rotate the sandwich to wrap the sandwich, and a controller preprogrammed to control and coordinate operation of the folding subassembly and the roller subassembly. The folding plates move between an idle position and an active position. 1. An automated sandwich wrapping system , comprising:a folding subassembly having a plurality of folding plates to inwardly fold side portions of sandwich wrapping paper extending past ends of a sandwich, the folding plates moving between an idle position and an active position;a roller subassembly having at least one roller to rotate the sandwich to wrap the sandwich; anda controller preprogrammed to control and coordinate operation of the folding subassembly and the roller subassembly.2. The automated sandwich wrapping system of claim 1 , wherein the folding subassembly comprises a left folding subassembly having a left upper folding plate and a right folding subassembly having a right upper folding plate to inwardly fold side portions of the sandwich wrapping paper extending past the ends of the sandwich claim 1 , and wherein the folding subassembly comprises a left lower folding plate with a left gripper mounted thereto and a right lower folding plate with a right gripper mounted thereto claim 1 , the left lower folding plate and right lower folding plate moving between an idle position and an active position to align and engage the left gripper and the right gripper with the ends of the sandwich.3. The automated sandwich wrapping system of claim 1 , wherein the folding subassembly comprises a left folding subassembly having a left folding plate and a right folding subassembly having a right folding plate ...

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Номер записи: 53
23-02-2017 дата публикации

MEASURING DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A WRAPPING FORCE

Номер: US20170052075A1
Автор: CERE Mauro
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Measuring device for detecting and measuring a wrapping force of a stretchable plastic material film wrapped around a load comprising a first angular element that i can be associated and fixed to at least one of an edge and a flat wall of the load, at least one force sensor fixed to the first angular element, a second angular element fixed to, and supported by, the force sensor and a control unit, connected to the force sensor and arranged for receiving therefrom a signal related to a wrapping force exerted by the film on the second angular element by the film that is wrapped around the load and around the measuring device; a system for detecting and measuring a wrapping force of a stretchable plastic material film () wrapped around a load comprising one or more measuring devices associated with, and fixed to, the load at edges and/or at flat walls of the load and an external receiving unit that is arranged for receiving signals which are transmitted by the measuring devices and related to a wrapping force exerted by the film wrapped around the load and around the measuring devices. 115-. (canceled)16. A measuring device for detecting and measuring a wrapping force of a film that is made of stretchable plastic material and wrapped around a load , the measuring device comprising a first angular element that can be associated and fixed to at least one of an edge and a flat wall of said load , at least one force sensor that is fixed to said first angular element , a second angular element that is fixed to and supported by said force sensor , and a control unit that is connected to said force sensor and arranged to receive therefrom a signal relating to at least one wrapping force exerted on said second angular element by said film that is wrapped around said load and said measuring device.17. The measuring device according to claim 16 , further comprising a plurality of force sensors that are fixed to said first angular element claim 16 , are spaced apart along a ...

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Номер записи: 54
15-05-2014 дата публикации

PLASTIC FILM WRAPPING DEVICE

Номер: US20140130451A1
Автор: HUNG TZU-CHIN
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A plastic film wrapping device has a chassis, at least one conveyer device, pair of feeders, and enclosing device. The feeders supply plastic film from the two sides of the chassis. An enclosing device straddles between two sides of the conveyer device and has at least one pair of sealing blades that are reciprocally movable in a horizontal direction which forms a film sealing opening, whereby the inward movement of the two sealing blades into the film sealing opening combine with each other to fuse and on together ends of the plastic films. A leading edge of the article contacts and pulls forward the joined plastic films to have the plastic films wrapped around an outer circumference of the article and then the rear ends of the plastic films are fused to seal the article. 1. A plastic film wrapping device , comprising:a chassis;at least one conveyer device, which is mounted on the chassis and is adapted to convey a plurality of articles-to-be-packaged;at least one pair of feeders, which are respectively coupled to two sides of the chassis, each of the feeders comprising a roll of plastic film wound thereon in order to supply plastic films from the two sides of the chassis; andat least one enclosing device, which straddles between opposite sides of the conveyer device, the enclosing device comprising at least one pair of sealing blades that are reciprocally movable inward and outward in horizontal direction, the sealing blades forming therebetween a film sealing opening, whereby the inward movement of the two sealing blades into the film sealing opening make them combined with each other to fuse and joint together ends of the plastic films supplied from the two sides of the chassis by the two feeders in the film sealing opening and when a leading edge of one of the articles-to-be-packaged on the conveyor device passes through the film sealing opening between the two sealing blade, the leading edge of the article-to-be-packaged contact and pull forward the jointed ...

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Номер записи: 55
05-03-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OVERWRAPPING FOODS PRODUCTS USING LASER PERFORATED FILM

Номер: US20150059293A1
Автор: EWERT Brian, Roberts John
Принадлежит: ODDS, LLC

A food packaging system including a film dispensing device and a perforation device configured to create perforations in a film dispensed by the film dispensing device. The system also includes a wrapping device configured to wrap a food product in the film, and a controller configured to control the perforation device to produce a predetermined perforation pattern in the film. The film extends continuously while moving from the dispensing device to the wrapping device. The perforation device is positioned so that the film is perforated after leaving the dispenser and prior to the food product being wrapped in film. 1. A food packaging system comprising:a film dispensing device;a perforation device configured to create perforations in a film dispensed by the film dispensing device;a wrapping device configured to wrap a food product in the film; anda controller configured to control the perforation device to produce a predetermined perforation pattern in the film;wherein the film extends continuously while moving from the dispensing device to the wrapping device; andwherein the perforation device is positioned so that the film is perforated after leaving the dispenser and prior to the food product being wrapped in film.2. The food packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the wrapping device comprises a cutting device to cut the film dispensed by the film dispensing device.3. The food packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the film dispensed by the film dispensing device is un-perforated .4. The food packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the film is a polymer film.5. The food packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the perforations are holes claim 1 , slots claim 1 , or slits.6. The food packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the perforation device comprises a support plate configured such that the film is tensioned over the support plate.7. The food packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the perforation device comprises a laser emitter configured to project a laser beam ...

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Номер записи: 56
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Packaging Mattresses As A Double Spiral Roll

Номер: US20180057200A1
Автор: Lawrie Colin
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Mattresses are packaged by successively rolling two compressed mattresses into a roll in which a rolling wrapper forms a spiral when viewed from an end of the roll. The bottom surface of a first mattress is placed on the wrapper such that the wrapper wraps around a first end of the mattress. The first end is then inserted between the bars of a mechanical roller. The first end is bent over onto the top surface of the mattress, and the mattress is rolled. The bottom surface of a second mattress is placed on the wrapper, and the first mattress is further rolled until successive portions of the bottom surface of the first mattress become adjacent to successive portions of the top surface of the second mattress. The wrapper is cut, and a first location near the cut edge is taped to a second location one revolution earlier on the wrapper. 1. A method comprising:inserting a first mattress into a sheath;compressing the first mattress such that air exits the sheath;sealing the sheath such that air is prevented from re-entering the sheath;placing a bottom surface of the first mattress on a rolling wrapper such that the rolling wrapper wraps around a first end of the first mattress and onto a top surface of the first mattress;inserting the first end of the first mattress into a mechanical roller;rolling the first mattress by bending the first end of the first mattress over onto the top surface of the first mattress, wherein both the top surface and the bottom surface of the first mattress are covered by the rolling wrapper where the first end of the first mattress is rolled over onto the top surface of the first mattress;continuing to roll the first mattress such that successive portions of the bottom surface of the first mattress become adjacent to successive portions of the top surface of the first mattress;placing a bottom surface of a second mattress on the rolling wrapper such that a first end of the second mattress is adjacent to a second end of the first mattress; ...

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Номер записи: 57
02-03-2017 дата публикации

WRAPPING APPARATUS EMPLOYING STRETCHING FILM WITH IMPROVED RETAINING DEVICE

Номер: US20170057673A1
Автор: Corberi Davide
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A wrapping apparatus employing plastic stretching film for items to be wrapped has entry lines and exit lines, which define a horizontal feeding line, in the proximity of a wrapping station (W) provided with a drive ring apt to bring into rotation a reel of the stretching film around the feeding line, and a holding gripper apt to temporarily hold an initial edge of said film in a starting step of the rotation of said reel. A temporary retaining device of said film provided with an elongated hollow member arranged with the longitudinal axis thereof parallel to the feeding line and having an inner side. 11a. A wrapping apparatus employing stretching plastic film for items to be wrapped , comprising an entry line () and an exit line , which define a horizontal feeding line , having an enter path to and an exit path from a wrapping station (W) provided with a drive ring apt to bring in rotation a reel of said stretching film around said horizontal feeding line , and a holding gripper apt to temporarily hold an initial edge of said film in a starting step of the rotation of said reel , further comprising a temporary retaining device of said film including a stationary hollow elongated suction member arranged with a longitudinal axis thereof parallel to said exit path and having an inner longitudinal side located so as to end up just opposite an item to be wrapped during the permanence in the wrapping station (W) , and an outer longitudinal side provided with at least an air suction intake.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hollow elongated member has a flattened transversal section and has a single intake in the shape of an elongated slit.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a net having small mesh is laid on the inner side of the hollow member covering the slit.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the elongated hollow member is mounted cantilevered on a small support frame fastened upstream of said drive ring.5. The apparatus as ...

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Номер записи: 58
02-03-2017 дата публикации

GRIPPING APPARATUS FOR A WRAPPING MACHINE

Номер: US20170057677A1
Автор: LAGHI Pierangelo, TERENZI Michele
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A gripping apparatus associable to a wrapping machine and arranged to grip and retain an end flap of a film wrapped around a load at the end of a wrapping process, comprises pliers which include a first lever and a second lever that are hinged around a first axis and provided respectively with a first jaw and a second jaw suitable to tighten the film in a gripping position, a supporting arrangement for supporting the pliers and an actuator device fixed to the supporting arrangement and arranged to move the pliers between the gripping position and a releasing position, in which the jaws are spaced apart; the first lever comprises a first connecting end that is opposite to the first jaw and rotatably fixed to the supporting arrangement and the second lever comprises a second connecting end that is opposite to the second jaw, rotatably connected to the actuator device and linearly actuated by the latter along a first displacement direction in such a manner that the jaws are mobile around the first axis, along said first displacement direction and along a second displacement direction transversal to said first displacement direction. 110-. (canceled)11. A gripping apparatus associable to a wrapping machine and arranged to grip and retain an end flap of a film wrapped around a load at the end of a wrapping process , comprising pliers which include a first lever and a second lever hinged around a first axis and provided respectively with a first jaw and a second jaw suitable to tighten said film in a gripping position , a supporting arrangement for supporting said pliers and an actuator device fixed to said supporting arrangement and arranged for moving said pliers between said gripping position and a releasing position , in which said jaws are spaced apart from each other , said first lever comprising a first connecting end that is opposite to said first jaw and rotatably fixed to said supporting arrangement and said second lever comprising a second connecting end) that ...

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Номер записи: 59
12-03-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCT WRAPPING

Номер: US20150068162A1
Автор: Weaver J. Michael
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A packaging machine includes a product belt, and an adjustment mechanism disposed at the product belt. The adjustment mechanism includes at least one hub movable about an axis of rotation, at least one support operably connected to the at least one hub, and at least one wrapping wand operably connected to the at least one support and movable by the support about the axis of rotation. The at least one wrapping wand is configured and disposed to position a wrapping material about an article to be wrapped. At least one adjustment mechanism is disposed at the axis of rotation. The adjustment mechanism is configured and disposed to alter a path of the at least one wrapping wand about the axis of rotation such that the path of the at least one wrapping wand maintains a constant distance from a product conveyed by the product belt. 1. A packaging machine comprising:a product belt; and at least one hub movable about an axis of rotation;', 'at least one support operably connected to the at least one hub;', 'at least one wrapping wand operably connected to the at least one support and movable by the support about the axis of rotation, the at least one wrapping wand being configured and disposed to position a wrapping material about an article to be wrapped; and', 'at least one adjustment mechanism disposed at the axis of rotation, the at least one adjustment mechanism being configured and disposed to alter a path of the at least one wrapping wand about the axis of rotation such that the path of the at least one wrapping wand maintains a constant distance from a product conveyed by the product belt., 'an adjustment mechanism disposed at the product belt, the adjustment mechanism comprising2. The packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment mechanism engages with the at least one support such that rotation of the adjustment mechanism results in a positional movement of the at least one support relative to the adjustment mechanism.3. The packaging machine ...

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Номер записи: 60
28-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING FOOD PRODUCT

Номер: US20190061981A1
Автор: IVY Thomas, REED George E., RICHARDS Andre
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A system and method are provided for processing and packaging food product. The system includes at least a transportation system configured to move food product on a conveyor belt, and a collection system configured to receive the food product from the transportation system on a disposable conveyor sheet, and further configured to package the disposable conveyor sheet with the food product thereon on and/or in a dispenser pack. 1. A system for processing and packaging food product , comprising:a transportation system configured to move food products on a conveyor belt; anda collection system configured to receive the food products from the transportation system on a disposable conveyor sheet, and further configured to package the disposable conveyor sheet with the food products thereon on and/or in a dispenser pack.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conveyor belt comprises a plurality of conveyor belts claim 1 , each configured to move one or more lanes of the food products.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the transportation system further comprises a spreader configured to spread the conveyor belts apart from one another.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the collection system is configured to place and store the disposable conveyor sheet and the food products thereon on and/or in the dispenser pack as a roll.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the dispenser pack comprises a central spindle that enables winding of the disposable conveyor sheet with the food products thereon on and/or in the dispenser pack claim 4 , and unwinding of the disposable conveyor sheet with the food products thereon from the dispenser pack.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the collection system is configured to place and store the disposable conveyor sheet with the food products thereon in the dispenser pack in a serpentine manner.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the disposable conveyor sheet comprises a fusible material.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the disposable conveyor ...

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Номер записи: 61
11-03-2021 дата публикации

WRAP MATERIAL TRANSFER DEVICE

Номер: US20210068345A1
Автор: Bandstra Jerry E., Delaney Madison M., Dockter Nathan D., Dunham Lisle J., Limke Jacob, Little Daniel J., Meinders Calvin D., Thompson Kent L., Thoreson Kent P.
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A transfer device includes an arm that has a first end and a second end. The transfer device includes a pivot positioned at the first end of the arm. The pivot is configured to be secured to a baling machine. The transfer device includes a lifting device positioned on the arm. The lifting device is configured to be attached to a bale wrap material supply roll. 1. A transfer device for a bale wrap material supply roll , the transfer device comprising:an arm having a first end and a second end;a pivot positioned at the first end of the arm, wherein the pivot is configured to be secured to a baling machine; anda lifting device positioned on the arm, wherein the lifting device is configured to be attached to a bale wrap material supply roll.2. The transfer device of claim 1 , wherein the arm further comprises a first member and a second member claim 1 , wherein the first member is pivotally attached to the second member.3. The transfer device of claim 2 , wherein the first and second members are configured to nest together when positioned longitudinally adjacent one another.4. The transfer device of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first and second arm members has a channel that is configured to receive the at least one of the first and second arm members.5. The transfer device of claim 1 , wherein the lifting device includes at least one of a hoist and an actuator.6. The transfer device of claim 1 , wherein the lifting device is secured to the arm to be slidable between the first and second ends.7. The transfer device of claim 1 , further comprising a roll adapter connected to the lifting device claim 1 , the roll adaptor being configured to be attached to a bale wrap material supply roll to stably support the bale wrap material supply roll in space.8. The transfer device of claim 7 , wherein the roll adapter is extendable from the arm via the lifting device.9. The transfer device of claim 1 , wherein the arm is telescoping.10. The transfer device of having a ...

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Номер записи: 62
11-03-2021 дата публикации

STRETCH WRAPPING MACHINE WITH DISPENSE RATE CONTROL BASED ON SENSED RATE OF DISPENSED PACKAGING MATERIAL AND PREDICTED LOAD GEOMETRY

Номер: US20210070485A1
Автор: Mitchell Michael P.
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A method, apparatus and program product control a dispense rate of a packaging material dispenser of a stretch wrapping apparatus by utilizing a combination of a sensed rate of packaging material exiting the dispenser and a predicted geometric relationship between the packaging material dispenser and the load. 1. A method of wrapping a load with packaging material using a wrapping apparatus of a type including a packaging material dispenser for dispensing packaging material to the load , the method comprising:generating relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load about a center of rotation;sensing a rate of the packaging material exiting the packaging material dispenser; andcontrolling a dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based at least in part on a geometric relationship between the packaging material dispenser and a calculated location of at least one corner of the load within a plane perpendicular to the center of rotation, and further based at least in part on the sensed rate of the packaging material exiting the packaging material dispenser.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one corner includes a first corner claim 1 , the method further comprising calculating the position of the first corner based at least in part upon one or more dimensions of the load.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more dimensions includes a length and a width.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more dimensions are input by an operator.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more dimensions are sensed by one or more sensors directed at the load.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more dimensions are retrieved from a wrap profile stored in the wrapping apparatus.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more dimensions are based at least in part upon a standard load type representative of the load claim 2 , and wherein the one or more dimensions are determined ...

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Номер записи: 63
19-03-2015 дата публикации

STRETCH FILM WRAPPING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150075120A1
Автор: Schablin Brian A., Zierden Dana L.
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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. 1. A stretch film wrapping system for wrapping film about palletized loads , comprising:a wrap location for receiving palletized loads to be wrapped; a frame structure that is movable relative to the wrap location during wrap operations;', 'a film roll support mandrel assembly connected for movement with the frame structure;', 'a pre-stretch roller assembly connected for movement with the frame structure, the pre-stretch roller assembly configured for receiving and pre-stretching film as it is dispensed for wrapping;', 'a load cell mounted to the frame structure for movement with the frame structure;', 'wherein the film roll support mandrel assembly is mounted to and supported by the load cell such that the load cell provides an output indicative of weight of the film roll support mandrel assembly and any film roll mounted thereon., 'a film dispensing system including2. The system of wherein the only connection between the film roll support mandrel assembly and the frame structure is through the load cell.3. The system of wherein the film dispensing system is mounted for vertical movement along a mast during wrap operations.4. The system of wherein the mast is either (i) movable about the wrap location during wrap operations or (ii) stationary and a load platform of the wrap location is rotated during wrap operations.5. The system of wherein the load cell is rigidly mounted to a bracket and the bracket is rigidly mounted to the frame structure.6. The system of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 64
15-03-2018 дата публикации

COIL PACKAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180072441A1
Автор: LINNA Ulla, TEGSTRÖM Jonas, TOIVONEN Patrik
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Disclosed is a coil packaging system. The system comprises a first robot arm having a grappling portion adapted to grip a wrapping material, a second robot arm having a grappling portion adapted to grip the wrapping material, and a coil rotating means adapted to carry and rotate a coil about a coil axis. The first robot arm is movable along a first horizontal axis (A) which, in an operating position, coincides with the coil axis, while the second robot arm is movable along a second horizontal axis (A), the second horizontal axis (A) being parallel to the first horizontal axis (A), and along a third horizontal axis (A), the third horizontal axis (A) being perpendicular to the second horizontal axis (A). 1100. A coil packaging system () comprising:{'b': 110', '112', '114, 'a first robot arm () having a grappling portion () adapted to grip a wrapping material ();'}{'b': 120', '122', '114, 'a second robot arm () having a grappling portion () adapted to grip the wrapping material ();'}{'b': 140', '150, 'a coil rotating means () adapted to carry and rotate a coil () about a coil axis;'}characterized in that{'b': 110', '1', '150, 'the first robot arm () is only movable along a first horizontal axis (A) in a process of wrapping the coil () which, in an operating position, coincides with the coil axis; and'}{'b': 110', '154', '150, 'wherein the first robot arm () is adapted to move through the eye () of the coil (), and'}{'b': 120', '2', '2', '1', '3', '3', '2, 'the second robot arm () is movable along a second horizontal axis (A), the second horizontal axis (A) being parallel to the first horizontal axis (A), and along a third horizontal axis (A), the third horizontal axis (A) being perpendicular to the second horizontal axis (A).'}2100114. The coil packaging system () according to claim 1 , wherein the robot arms are adapted to pass the wrapping material () between one another.3100112110114122120114. The coil packaging system () according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 65
18-03-2021 дата публикации

PORTABLE WRAPPING MACHINE

Номер: US20210078740A1
Автор: COUSINS Neil G., DAVIDOVIC Srbislav Z.
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A wrap machine assembly including a pallet having a top surface having goods thereon and a side surface. The top surface is located above a floor. The wrap machine assembly also includes a wrapping machine having a base and a wrapping arm including a roll of wrap film. The base of the wrapping machine has at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel. A portion of the wrapping machine is positioned adjacent the side surface of the pallet. The wrapping arm encircles the goods on the pallet, with a circle of rotation of the wrapping arm forming a periphery of a wrap circle area. The at least front wheel of the base of the wrapping machine is located within the wrap circle area when the pallet is viewed from above. No part of the wrapping machine is located under the pallet. 1. A method of wrapping goods comprising:providing goods on a pallet, the pallet having a top surface having the goods thereon and at least one side surface, the top surface being located above a floor;providing a wrapping machine with a base and a wrapping arm having a roll of wrap film;providing the base of the wrapping machine with at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel;positioning a portion of the wrapping machine adjacent the at least one side surface of the pallet; andencircling the goods on the pallet with the wrapping arm to wrap the wrap film around the goods, a circle of rotation of the wrapping arm forming a periphery of a wrap circle area, the at least one front wheel of the base of the wrapping machine being located within the wrap circle area when the pallet is viewed from above;wherein no part of the wrapping machine is located under the pallet during the step of encircling the goods on the pallet.2. The method of claim 1 , further including:abutting the portion of the wrapping machine against the at least one side surface of the pallet.3. The method of claim 1 , further including:surrounding a top area of the sides of the pallet with the wrap film.4. The method ...

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Номер записи: 66
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Apparatus For Upholstering Truss and Method of Using Same

Номер: US20200079538A1
Автор: Brunnert John J., HULL John, Meyer Daniel, Wood Randall A.
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An apparatus for upholstering a truss allows an operator to staple a fabric web to the truss, rotate the truss, further staple the semi-finished truss and cut the fabric web. The truss is fully upholstered after the end surfaces of the truss are wrapped up in fabric and the fabric stapled in place. The apparatus may accommodate different size trusses. A web of fabric is pulled around at least one roller in the apparatus by rotation of two vise mechanisms on opposite sides of the truss. 1. An apparatus for upholstering a truss for a bedding foundation with fabric , the apparatus comprising:a base;two sides secured to the base;a first vise mechanism secured to one side of the apparatus for gripping and rotating one side of the truss;a second vise mechanism secured to another side of the apparatus for gripping and rotating another side of the truss, at least one of the vise mechanisms being movable to pinch the truss between the vise mechanisms so the vise mechanisms may rotate the truss;a truss fixture table movable between raised and lowered positions by pneumatically controlled cylinders;a rotatable tension roller surrounding a shaft, the shaft extending between bearing assemblies attached to the sides of the apparatus;a spring-loaded brake assembly at one end of the rotatable tension roller.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a fabric cart supporting a roll of fabric.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the truss fixture table has multiple truss clamps.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a blade movable across the fabric to cut the fabric.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising idle rollers for guiding the path of the fabric through the apparatus.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pneumatically controlled cylinders for moving the truss fixture table are attached to the base.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a tension bar below the fabric claim 1 , the position of the tension bar being controlled with ...

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Номер записи: 67
25-03-2021 дата публикации

STRETCH-WRAPPING MACHINE WITH SELF-ADJUSTING PINCH ROLLERS

Номер: US20210086926A1
Автор: Aarras Niko, Mustonen Pekka, Suolahti Yrjö
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Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a stretch-wrapping machine with self-adjusting pinch rollers configured to reorient themselves to compensate for misalignment relative to their respective pre-stretch rollers. This ensures the pinch rollers press the entire width of the film against their respective pre-stretch rollers as the film is drawn through the rollers. 1. A wrapping machine comprising:a wrapping-machine frame;a guide mounted to the wrapping machine frame;a guide actuator operably connected to the guide to move the guide vertically relative to the wrapping-machine frame; a film-carriage frame;', 'a first pre-stretch roller rotatably mounted to the film-carriage frame;', wherein the first pinch roller is connected to the arm so: (1) the first pinch roller is rotatable relative to the arm about the first pinch roller rotational axis; and (2) the first pinch roller is pivotable relative to the arm to pivot the first-pinch-roller rotational axis relative to the arm,', 'wherein the first pinch-roller assembly is pivotably mounted to the film-carriage frame by the arm so the first pinch roller is pivotable relative to the first pre-stretch roller between an engaged position in which the first pinch roller engages the first pre-stretch roller and a disengaged position in which the first pinch roller is disengaged from the first pre-stretch roller; and, 'a first pinch-roller assembly comprising an arm and a first pinch roller having a first-pinch-roller rotational axis,'}, 'a first biasing element biasing the first pinch roller to its engaged position; and, 'a wrapping assembly mounted to the guide and comprising a film carriage, the film carriage comprisinga wrapping-assembly actuator operably connected to the wrapping assembly to move the wrapping assembly relative to the guide.2. The wrapping machine of claim 1 , wherein the first pinch-roller assembly further comprises a flexible-connection assembly that connects the arm to the first pinch ...

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Номер записи: 68
25-03-2021 дата публикации

PACKAGING MATERIAL GRADING AND/OR FACTORY PROFILES

Номер: US20210086927A1
Автор: III Patrick R., Lancaster
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Control of a load wrapping apparatus may be based at least in part on packaging material grading and/or factory profiles. 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:receiving first input data associated with a packaging material thickness;receiving second input data associated with a packaging material grade;determining a wrap force parameter for use in wrapping the load using the first and second input data; andcontrolling a dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based on the determined wrap force parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the grade is selected from among a plurality of predetermined grades.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the grade is selected from among an ultra grade claim 2 , a premium grade claim 2 , a standard grade and a low bid grade.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising maintaining a mapping of load containment forces to corresponding wrap forces and numbers of layers of packaging material and receiving third input data associated with a load containment force requirement to be used when wrapping the load with packaging material claim 1 , wherein determining the wrap force parameter includes accessing the mapping based upon the third input data to determine a corresponding wrap force parameter and a corresponding layer parameter for the load containment force requirement claim 1 , and wherein controlling the dispense rate is further based on the determined corresponding layer parameter.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the layer parameter specifies a minimum number of layers of packaging material to apply throughout a contiguous region of the load.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the layer parameter specifies an amount of overlap between ...

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Номер записи: 69
31-03-2016 дата публикации

Bale Wrapping Assembly for a Round Baler

Номер: US20160088797A1
Автор: De Baere Freek, Van Giel Michael
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The bale wrapping assembly during at least a part of a wrapping operation intermittently introduces one or more twines into the outer circumferential surface of a completed bale. 1. A method of operating a bale wrapping assembly for a round baler , comprising the step(s) of intermittently introducing one or more twines from the bale wrapping assembly into an outer circumferential surface of a completed bale during at least a part of a wrapping operation.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the wrapping operation of a completed bale comprises one or more wrap phases during which wraps of the one or more twines are wrapped around the outer circumferential surface of the completed bale; and wherein the bale wrapping assembly during at least one of said wrap phases intermittently introduces the wraps into the outer circumferential surface of the completed bale.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the wrapping operation comprises one or more of the following:an end wrap phase during which end wraps are applied, said end wraps comprising final wraps of the one or more twines;an initial wrap phase during which initial wraps are applied, said initial wraps comprising first wraps of the one or more twines.4. A method according to claim 2 , wherein during at least one of the one or more wrap phases the one or more wraps are wrapped around a predetermined circumferential wrap zone of the outer circumferential surface of the completed bale; and wherein the bale wrapping assembly intermittently introduces the one or more wraps into the outer circumferential surface of the completed bale when present in this predetermined circumferential wrap zone.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the width of said predetermined circumferential wrap zone is smaller than 5% or the width of the circumferential surface of the completed bale.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the bale wrapping assembly intermittently introduces the one or more twines into the outer ...

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Номер записи: 70
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Methods and Apparatuses for Securing a Palletized Load with Stretch Film

Номер: US20190084703A1
Автор: Graham Nicholson
Принадлежит: Phoenix Wrappers Ulc

A method for securing a palletized load is provided. The method comprises dispensing a first stretch film vertically inserted over a first support member, dispensing a second stretch film having an upper lateral side edge and a lower lateral side edge and being vertically inserted over a second support member, edging at least one of the upper lateral side edge and the lower lateral side edge of the second stretch film to obtain an edged second stretch film, partially overlapping the edged second stretch film and the first stretch film, passing the combined stretch film through a pre-stretcher, and wrapping the combined stretch film around the palletized load. The height of the stretch film can be adjusted using a height adjustment device. A third stretch film can be dispensed and combined with the first and second stretch films.

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Номер записи: 71
30-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLYING STRETCH FILM TO A LOAD

Номер: US20170088301A1
Автор: Ching Robert Edward Kwock-Fai, III Paul Kurt, Riemenschneider, Venechuk Lucas James
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A method of wrapping a load with a stretch wrapping system utilizes a system for monitoring film properties, a module in the stretch wrapping systems controller to analyze the data or film properties and further utilize the data to determine, at least in part, appropriate machine settings and or wrapping pattern for the film and execute by providing appropriate machine settings such that effective wrapping of the load and proper use of the film are achieved. The film properties include film stiffness. 1. A method of applying a stretch film wrap to a load comprising:loading the load on a load support of a film wrapping apparatus;loading a film roll in a film dispenser carriage;receiving in a controller operably coupled with the film dispenser carriage and the load support, data about the stiffness of the film;determining a wrapping pattern for the load based at least in part on the stiffness of the film; andmoving one of the load support or the film dispenser carriage relative to the other to apply the film to the load according to the wrapping pattern.2. The method of wherein the data about the stiffness of the film includes information about a dimensional change in the film and information about a force associated with the dimensional change.3. A system for applying a stretch film wrap to a load comprising:a load support;a film dispenser carriage disposed adjacent the load support having film to wrap a load on the load support; anda controller operably coupled with the load support and the film dispenser carriage;wherein the controller is configured to receive data about stiffness of the film and to determine a wrap pattern for the load based on the stiffness data, so that the controller can operate at least one of the load support or the film dispenser carriage according to the wrapping pattern to wrap the load.4. The system of wherein data about the stiffness of the film includes information about a dimensional change in the film and information about a force ...

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Номер записи: 72
26-06-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHANGING UNWINDING UNITS IN A WRAPPING MACHINE, AND UNWINDING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140174027A1
Автор: "Cere Mauro", Casalboni Mirko
Принадлежит: AETNA GROUP, S.P.A.

An apparatus, associable to a wrapping machine (), comprises at least one unwinding unit () for said wrapping machine () for wrapping a load (L) with a film (), and shuttle means () that are movable along a path (P) and suitable for receiving and supporting an unwinding unit () to be replaced and to be dismantled from said wrapping machine (), and/or a new unwinding unit () to be mounted on said wrapping machine (); the shuttle means () operates along a substantially horizontal operating direction (T) so as to dismantle and receive from said wrapping machine () an unwinding unit () to be replaced and/or so as to transfer and mount on said wrapping machine () a new unwinding unit (); the apparatus () comprises a supporting unit () suitable to be fixed to said wrapping machine () and arranged to he coupled to, and support, said unwinding unit (), said unwinding unit () comprising first coupling means (), and said supporting unit () comprising second coupling means (), said first coupling means () and said second coupling means () being mutually couplable or uncouplable along said operating direction (T). 132-. (canceled)33. A wrapping machine , comprising(a) at least one unwinding unit for wrapping a load with a film, said unwinding unit including a first coupling device;(b) shuttle means movable along a path suitable for receiving and supporting an unwinding unit to be mounted on or removed from the wrapping machine, said shuttle means operating along a horizontal operating direction to dismantle and receive an empty unwinding unit from the wrapping machine and transfer and mount a new unwinding unit; and(c) a support unit connected with the wrapping machine and including a second coupling device for connection with said first coupling device of said unwinding unit and for supporting said unwinding unit, said first and second coupling devices operating in said horizontal operating direction.34. Apparatus as defined in claim 33 , wherein said shuttle means includes ...

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Номер записи: 73
26-06-2014 дата публикации

Palletized Load Wrapping And Transporting Vehicle And Method

Номер: US20140174036A1
Автор: Field Michael G., Kirk John Bryant, Medwin Steve
Принадлежит: THE RAYMOND CORPORATION

A load wrapping and transporting vehicle includes a vehicle frame, and a load support is connected to the vehicle frame for supporting a palletized load. An endless track is connected to the vehicle frame and extends about the load support. A spindle supports a roll of wrapping film and is guided by the endless track about the load support to wrap the palletized load with wrapping film dispensed by the roll of wrapping film. 1. A load wrapping and transporting vehicle , comprising:a vehicle frame;a load support connected to said vehicle frame for supporting a palletized load;an endless track connected to said vehicle frame and extending about said load support; anda spindle supporting a roll of wrapping film and guided by said endless track about said load support to wrap the palletized load with wrapping film dispensed by the roll of wrapping film.2. The load wrapping and transporting vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a carrier supported by said endless track and guided about said load support claim 1 , said carrier movably supporting said spindle and the roll of wrapping film.3. The load wrapping and transporting vehicle of claim 2 , wherein said endless track defines an endless path along which said carrier is guided about said load support claim 2 , said carrier defines a linear path along which said spindle and the roll of wrapping film are movable claim 2 , said endless path being disposed in a horizontal plane and said linear path being disposed in a vertical plane substantially perpendicular to said horizontal plane such that said spindle and the roll of wrapping film are guided in a helical path about said load support to wrap the palletized load.4. The load wrapping and transporting vehicle of claim 3 , wherein said endless path is a generally rectangular endless path.5. The load wrapping and transporting vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising a first drive mechanism for driving said carrier along said endless path.6. The load wrapping and ...

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Номер записи: 74
07-04-2016 дата публикации

Projecting Containment Force for Load Wrapping Apparatus

Номер: US20160096645A1
Автор: III Patrick R., Lancaster, Mitchell Michael P.
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A method, apparatus and program product project a containment force to be applied to a load by a load wrapping apparatus prior to wrapping the load to facilitate proper configuration of the load wrapping apparatus for a wrapping operation. 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:causing a graphical depiction of at least a portion of a load to be wrapped to be displayed on an operator interface;causing a selected number of layers of packaging material to be used when wrapping the load to be displayed graphically in the graphical depiction;causing a selected wrap force to be used when wrapping the load to be displayed graphically in the graphical depiction;calculating, based upon the selected wrap force, the selected number of layers of packaging material, and a packaging material attribute for the packaging material, a projected containment force to be used when wrapping the load with packaging material;causing the projected containment force to be displayed on the operator interface; andin response to input data that alters the selected wrap force or the selected number of layers, recalculating the projected containment force and causing the recalculated projected containment force to be displayed on the operator interface.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising controlling a dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based on the selected wrap force and the selected number of layers.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the packaging material attribute comprises an incremental containment force (ICF).4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:receiving input data associated with a load containment force requirement to be used when wrapping the load with packaging material; ...

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Номер записи: 75
07-04-2016 дата публикации

Load Stability-Based Wrapping

Номер: US20160096646A1
Автор: III Patrick R., Lancaster, Mitchell Michael P.
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Control of a load wrapping apparatus may be based at least in part on the relative stability of a load, such as based upon one or more load stability types that categorize the relative stability of the load. A graphical depiction of a wrap profile may also be used in some instances to facilitate operator set up of the wrap profile. 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:maintaining a mapping of load containment forces to corresponding wrap forces and numbers of layers of packaging material;receiving input data associated with a load containment force requirement to be used when wrapping the load with packaging material;accessing the mapping based upon the input data to determine a corresponding wrap force parameter and a corresponding layer parameter for the load containment force requirement; andcontrolling a dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation based on the determined corresponding wrap force and layer parameters for the load containment force requirement.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the layer parameter specifies a minimum number of layers of packaging material to apply throughout a contiguous region of the load.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the mapping comprises a data structure that maps ranges of load containment forces to corresponding wrap forces and corresponding numbers of layers of packaging material claim 2 , and wherein accessing the mapping comprises accessing the data structure to retrieve the corresponding wrap force and layer parameters.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein each of a plurality of ranges of load containment forces is associated with a load stability type claim 3 , and wherein the input data identifies one of a plurality of load stability ...

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Номер записи: 76
16-04-2015 дата публикации

PALLET LOAD SENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150101281A1
Автор: Kudia Stephen Francis
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The present invention relates to a system for positioning pallets to be wrapped with a pallet stretch wrap machine and to adjust operation of the wrap machine according to measurements obtained from sensors, identify the relative size of the pallet load to be wrapped in stretch film, detect misalignment of the load and thereby control activation of the wrap sequence and the speed of the film applied. 1. A pallet load sensing and control system of a floor-loaded stretch wrap apparatus having an arm that rotates around a pallet to wrap the pallet in stretch wrap , the system comprising:a laser sensor device for measuring at least an extent of a first face and at least an extent of a second face of a floor-loaded pallet and generating assigned values for said measurements;a controller for electrical connection to the stretch wrap machine, said controller configured for receiving said measurement values and comparing said values to stored information regarding pallet tolerances; anda signal generator coupled to the controller, the signal generator being configured to provide a differential signal based on comparison of the measurement values to the stored information.2. The system of wherein said measurement values are compared to stored information of the acceptable tolerances for the pallet being in correct position for initiating a wrap sequence of the stretch wrap apparatus.3. The system of wherein said measurement values are compared to stored information of pallet size and wherein the signal generator provides a differential signal for adjusting the speed of the shrink wrap apparatus.4. The system of wherein the controller is configured to identify the pallet dimensions within a tolerance of a pallet size claim 3 , and wherein said signal generator is configured to provide alternate signals to the wrap assembly depending on the pallet size.5. The system of wherein said signal generator is electrically connected to a frequency drive of a motor of the wrap assembly ...

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Номер записи: 77
14-04-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE, USE OF DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING LABELS TO WRAPPED PRODUCTS

Номер: US20160101886A1
Автор: DE LA SERNA Alberto
Принадлежит: SICPA HOLDING SA

An apparatus that includes a support for one or more products. The one or more products have a wrapping thereabout, and a cutter is coupled to the support and moveable relative to the support for forming a window in the wrapping to allow access for placing one or more labels on the one or more products. 1. An apparatus comprisinga support for one or more products, the one or more products having a wrapping thereabout, anda cutter coupled to the support and moveable relative to the support for forming a window in the wrapping to allow access for placing one or more labels on the one or more products.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the support is provided substantially in the form of a trough claim 1 , wherein at least two sides of the trough are configured to support the products from at least two sides and wherein at least one side of the trough is configured to allow access to the wrapping for the cutter.3. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cutter comprises at least one blade that is arranged to be moved into cutting relation with the wrapping to cut through the wrapping and thereafter configured to be moved relative to the products to extend the cut in the wrapping to form at least part of the window.4. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cutter includes first and second blades to form opposed sides of the window claim 1 , and wherein the first and second blades are arranged to be brought into cutting relation with the wrapping and to be moved in tandem relative to the products to form opposed claim 1 , optionally parallel claim 1 , cut lines claim 1 , which cut lines form opposed sides of the window.5. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cutter comprises a leading blade claim 1 , wherein the leading blade is arranged to cut perpendicular to the movement direction of the cutter.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the leading blade is movable between a first position where the leading blade is not in contact ...

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Номер записи: 78
13-04-2017 дата публикации

Pallet Wrap Machine Monitor

Номер: US20170101205A1
Автор: Ashby John W., Capson Samuel J., Schieck Martin J.
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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. 1. A system for monitoring and/or improving stretch film usage in a pallet wrap machine , the system comprising:a plurality of rotary encoders configured to be contactable with stretch film in a pallet wrap machine, at least one of the plurality of rotary encoders configured to contact unstretched stretch film and at least one of the plurality of rotary encoders configured to contact stretched stretch film in the pallet wrap machine; and,a controller in communication with the plurality of rotary encoders, the controller configured to receive rotational data generated by rotation of the rotary encoders,wherein the rotation of the rotary encoders is caused by engagement of the rotary encoders with the stretch film moving in the machine and the rotational data from any one rotary encoder is correlated to a length of stretch film that has passed by the any one rotary encoder,and wherein an amount of stretch film pulled off a roll of stretch film in the machine is determined from rotational data from the at least one rotary encoder configured to contact unstretched stretch film and/or an amount of stretching of the stretch film is determined by comparing the rotational data from the at least one rotary encoder configured to contact unstretched stretch film to rotational data from the at least one rotary encoder configured to contact stretched stretch film.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rotary ...

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Номер записи: 79
02-06-2022 дата публикации

Machine and method for stabilising palletised loads

Номер: US20220169407A1
Автор: MAGRI Giacomo, OPPICI Giorgio
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A machine () and a method for stabilising palletised loads () are described, comprising: a functional arrangement () provided with a reel () on which a covering tape () is wound, a gripping device () adapted to take a first end of the covering tape () wound on the reel () and to make it integral with the palletised load (), a first movement apparatus () adapted to generate a relative motion of revolution of the functional arrangement () around the palletised load (), according to a predetermined revolution axis (Z), a second movement apparatus () adapted to generate a relative motion of translation of the functional arrangement () with respect to the palletised load () in a direction parallel to the revolution axis (Z), a cutting device () placed in the functional arrangement () so as to separate the covering tape () from the reel (), a fixing device () adapted to fix at least a second end of the covering tape () to the palletised load (). 1900. A machine for stabilising palletised loads () , comprising:a functional arrangement provided with a reel on which a covering tape is wound,a gripping device adapted to take a first end of the covering tape wound on the reel and to make it integral with the palletised load,a first movement apparatus adapted to generate a relative motion of revolution of the functional arrangement around the palletised load, according to a predetermined revolution axis (Z),a second movement apparatus adapted to generate a relative motion of translation of the functional arrangement with respect to the palletised load in a direction parallel to the revolution axis (Z),a cutting device placed in the functional arrangement so as to separate the covering tape from the reel, anda fixing device adapted to fix at least a second end of the covering tape to the palletised load.2. A machine according to claim 1 , wherein the covering tape is made of a cellulose-based material.3. A machine according to claim 1 , comprising a rest surface for the ...

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Номер записи: 80
02-06-2022 дата публикации

STRETCH WRAP FILM CARRIAGE

Номер: US20220169468A1
Автор: COUSINS Neil G., DAVIDOVIC Srbislav Z.
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A carriage for a stretch wrap assembly including a base, a top housing, and a pre-stretch assembly. A bottom portion of the film is formed into a roped or creased portion between an area wherein the film leaves a roll of stretch wrap and the pre-stretch assembly. 1. A carriage for a stretch wrap assembly comprising:a base;a top housing;a pre-stretch assembly located between the base and the top housing, the pre-stretch assembly including a plurality of pre-stretch rollers; anda gear system located for rotating the pre-stretch rollers at a desired relative speed for stretching stretch wrap film passing through the pre-stretch assembly;the base having a top surface and the plurality of pre-stretch rollers extending substantially perpendicularly from the top surface such that axes of rotation of the plurality of pre-stretch rollers are substantially perpendicular to the top surface;the base further including a source of stretch wrap extension platform extending laterally from a main portion of the base, the source of stretch wrap extension platform not being located under the top housing;the source of stretch wrap extension platform having an upper surface and a mandrel extending substantially perpendicularly from the upper surface, the mandrel configured to receive a roll of stretch wrap film thereon such that an axis of rotation of the roll of stretch wrap film is substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the source of stretch wrap extension platform;wherein the upper surface of the source of stretch wrap extension platform is located below the top surface of the base such that a bottom of the roll of stretch wrap film can be located below a bottom of the plurality of pre-stretch rollers.2. The carriage according to claim 1 , further including:a roping bar located between the mandrel and the pre-stretch assembly, the roping bar being configured to such that the bottom of the film extending between the roll of stretch wrap film and the pre-stretch assembly ...

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Номер записи: 81
19-04-2018 дата публикации

WRAPPING MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED PNEUMATIC SYSTEM

Номер: US20180105309A1
Автор: Cornish Gary W., Davis Robert S., Elliott Brian S.
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A wrapping machine for wrapping trayed food products includes a plurality of pneumatic components that are actuatable by delivery of pressurized air to the pneumatic components. A pneumatic arrangement produces pressurized air for actuating the pneumatic components. The pneumatic arrangement is configured to reduce moisture in the pressurized air. 1. A wrapping machine for wrapping food products , comprising:a wrap station at which food products are wrapped;a film dispensing system for drawing out film over food products at the wrap station;a conveying system for moving food products along a path to the wrap station;a plurality of pneumatic components, each pneumatic component actuatable by delivery of pressurized air; a compressor including an air inlet and an air outlet;', 'a first receiver tank having an air inlet fluidly connected to the air outlet of the compressor to receive pressurized air, the first receiver tank sized to enable water in the pressurized air to condense, the first receiver tank including a drain outlet for draining condensed water, the first receiver tank having an air outlet;', 'a second receiver tank having an air inlet fluidly connected to the air outlet of the first receiver tank to receive pressurized air, the second receiver tank sized to enable water in the pressurized air that enters the second receiver tank to condense, the second receiver tank including a drain outlet for draining condensed water, the second receiver tank having an air outlet that is fluidly connected to a path for delivery of pressurized air to the pneumatic components., 'a pneumatic arrangement for producing pressurized air for actuating the pneumatic components, the pneumatic arrangement including2. The machine of wherein the second receiver tank is positioned above the first receiver tank.3. The machine of wherein the drain outlet of the second receiver tank is connected to a drain inlet of the second receiver tank such that water drained from the first receiver ...

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Номер записи: 82
29-04-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MAKING AN AIRTIGHT WRAPPER AND AIRTIGHT WRAPPER THUS OBTAINED

Номер: US20210122508A1
Автор: Tarozzi Luca
Принадлежит: I.M.A. INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE S.P.A.

An airtight wrapper having an assembly wrapped by a wrapping sheet made of a weldable material creating a group of smoking articles obtained by: 1. A method to make an airtight wrapper having a structured assembly completely wrapped by a wrapping sheet made of a weldable material , said structured assembly having a group of smoking articles partly wrapped by a reinforcement insert , said method comprising:positioning the wrapping sheet, folded to a “U” shape, with respect to the structured assembly, so as to define a first larger panel and a second larger panel of said wrapping sheet in contact with respective larger walls, front and rear, of said structured assembly, and a first smaller panel of said wrapping sheet in contact with a smaller head wall of said structured assembly,wherein said wrapping sheet, once positioned with respect to the structured assembly, respectively has:an upper flap connected to said first larger panel and a lower flap connected to said second larger panel, said upper flap and said lower flap protruding beyond a smaller bottom wall of said structured assembly,{'b': '135', 'upper transverse flaps , connected to said first smaller panel (), and protruding laterally from said smaller head wall,'}rear, and front longitudinal flaps, respectively connected laterally to said first larger panel and to said second larger panel and which protrude beyond respective smaller lateral walls of said structured assembly;bringing said lower flap and said upper flap nearer to each other and welding them to each other, defining:a transverse edge formed by the welded lower flap and upper flap, disposed substantially aligned with said larger front wall,a second smaller panel disposed folded, adjacent to said smaller bottom wall, between said second larger panel and said lower flap to which it is connected by a transverse folding line,lower transverse flaps, connected to said second smaller panel, and protruding laterally from said smaller bottom wall and ...

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Номер записи: 83
26-04-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHANGING UNWINDING UNITS IN A WRAPPING MACHINE, AND UNWINDING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180111709A1
Автор: "Cere Mauro", Casalboni Mirko
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An apparatus associated with a wrapping machine includes at least one unwinding unit for the wrapping machine for wrapping a load with a film, and shuttles that are movable along a path and suitable for receiving and supporting an unwinding unit to be replaced and to be dismantled from the wrapping machine, or a new unwinding unit to be mounted on the wrapping machine. The shuttles operate along a substantially horizontal operating direction to dismantle and receive from the wrapping machine an unwinding unit to be replaced or to transfer and mount on the wrapping machine a new unwinding unit. The apparatus includes a supporting unit fixed to the wrapping machine and arranged to be coupled to, and supported by, the unwinding unit, the unwinding unit including a first coupling device, and the supporting unit including a second coupling device, the first coupling device and the second coupling device being mutually coupled or uncoupled along the operating direction. 132-. (canceled)33. Unwinding apparatus for an wrapping machine , comprising(a) a support unit connected with the wrapping machine;(b) an unwinding unit removably connected with said support unit, said unwinding unit including a reel of film and a plurality of rollers for unwinding said filth froth said reel and winding it around a load, said rollers including first and second pre-stretching rollers for unwinding and pre-stretching said film; and(c) a driving assembly connected with said support unit for rotating said pre- stretching rollers.34. Apparatus as defined in claim 33 , wherein said driving assembly includes at least one motor and first and second transmissions claim 33 , said first transmission being driven by said motor and said second transmission being driven by said first transmission for rotating said pre-stretching rollers.35. Apparatus as defined in claim 34 , wherein said first transmission includes a pair of flexible elements driven by said at least one motor and said second ...

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Номер записи: 84
17-07-2014 дата публикации

Restraining Flaps of an Insert

Номер: US20140196409A1
Автор: Serf Alain
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The invention is directed to solving the problem of wrapping a bundle with cardboard without using glue to hold the cardboard flaps in place before wrapping the bundle with a heat shrink film. The problem is solved by using a mechanical fly bars to restrain the flaps of an insert while moving a bundle on a conveyor. The insert can be any material that provides structural protection to the bundle during stacking. 1. An apparatus for transporting a bundle having an insert with flaps to provide structural integrity to the bundle while mechanically restraining the flaps of the insert while moving the bundle on a conveyor comprising ,means for moving the bundle wherein the flaps of an insert are mechanically restrained.,means for transporting the bundle onto a film wrapping conveyor while restraining the movement of the flaps, andmeans for film wrapping the bundle while on said film wrapping conveyor.2. An apparatus according to wherein the means for moving the bundle includes pushing the bundle on a dead plate.3. An apparatus according to where in the bundle is pushed by a first fly bar attached to a first fly bar conveyor.4. An apparatus according to wherein a second fly bar attached to a second fly bar conveyor acts together with the first fly bar to restrain the movement of the flaps while the bundle is being moved.5. An apparatus according to wherein the film wrapping conveyor has buckets to receive the bundle and to restrain the movements of the flaps.6. An apparatus according to where the means for film wrapping includes a film threaded over the bucket and for providing a plane of film so that the bundle pushes into the plane causing the film to cover the bundle.7. An apparatus according to wherein a sealing bar heat seals the film around the bundle and cuts the film to maintain the plane of the film so that the next bundle can be wrapped.8. An apparatus according to including means for stopping the bucket conveyor when the first and second fly bar release the ...

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Номер записи: 85
13-05-2021 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20210139174A1
Автор: III Patrick R., Johnson Richard L., Lancaster, Mitchell Michael P.
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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 , ...

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Номер записи: 86
13-05-2021 дата публикации

WRAPPING MACHINE WITH A ROPING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210139175A1
Автор: Aarras Niko, Anttonen Martti, Suolahti Yrjö
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Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wrapping machine () that includes a roping carriage () configured to manipulate a sheet of film into a reduced-width rope form to secure a load (L) of goods to a pallet (P). 1. A wrapping machine comprising:a frame that defines a wrapping area; and a first mounting plate;', 'a second mounting plate below the first mounting plate:', 'one or more idler rollers extending between the first and second mounting plates;', 'a drive element;', 'a first roping component comprising a first roping roller, the first roping component fixedly connected to a first part of the drive element to move therewith;', 'a second roping component comprising a second roping roller, the second roping component fixedly connected to a second part of the drive element to move therewith; and', 'a roping actuator operably connected to the drive element to move the drive element to cause the first roping component and the second roping component to simultaneously move from a full-width configuration in which the first roping component is in an upper position and the second roping component is in a lower position to a roping configuration in which the first roping component is in a lower position and the second roping component is in an upper position, wherein when the first roping component is in its upper position the first roping roller is above the second mounting plate, wherein when the first roping component is in its lower position the first roping roller is below the second mounting plate., 'a carriage comprising, 'a wrapping assembly positioned at least partially within the wrapping area and comprising2. The wrapping machine of claim 1 , further comprising a controller operably connected to the roping actuator to control the roping actuator to operate to move the first and second roping components from the full-width configuration to the roping configuration.3. (canceled)4. The wrapping machine of claim 1 , wherein the carriage further ...

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Номер записи: 87
05-05-2016 дата публикации

EASY THREAD CARRIAGE FOR STRETCH FILM WRAPPING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160122053A1
Автор: Sagedahl Mallory K., Zierden Dana L.
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A stretch film wrapping machine includes a wrap location and a film carriage that is movable during wrap operations. The film carriage includes a first driven roller, a second driven roller and a drive a drive arrangement for the driven rollers. The carriage includes a primary frame part and a secondary frame part. A film path runs between the primary frame part and the secondary frame part and passes between the driven rollers. The secondary frame part moves relative to the primary frame part between an open position for film threading and a closed position for operation. The second driven roller is mounted to the secondary frame part for movement therewith and has a driven gear that engages with a drive gear of the drive arrangement when the secondary frame part is in the closed position. In the open position the driven gear dis-engages from the drive gear. 1. A stretch film wrapping machine for wrapping film about palletized loads , comprising:a wrap location for receiving palletized loads to be wrapped;a film carriage that is movable relative to the wrap location during wrap operations, the film carriage including a film roll support mandrel and a roller assembly including at least a first driven roller and a second driven roller over which film can pass for delivery to the wrap location, wherein a drive arrangement for the first driven roller and the second driven roller is located at an upper part of the carriage, wherein the carriage includes a primary frame part and a secondary frame part, a film path is defined between the primary frame part and the secondary frame part and passes between the first driven roller and the second driven roller, the secondary frame part is movable relative to the primary frame part between an open position to provide access to the film path for the purpose of threading film along the film path and a closed position for operation, wherein the first driven roller is mounted to the primary frame part, the second driven roller is ...

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Номер записи: 88
03-05-2018 дата публикации

WRAPPING MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180118395A1
Автор: Davis Robert S., Guzman Juan C.
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A wrapping machine for wrapping trayed food products includes a wrap station at which trayed food products are wrapped, a film dispensing station for drawing out film over trayed food products at the wrap station and a conveying system for moving trayed food products along a defined path from an input station to the wrap station. A controller is operatively connected to operate the conveying system, components of the film dispensing station and components of the wrap station. The controller is configured as a state machine with sequential wrap stages, where each wrap stage must successfully complete before the controller initiates a next wrap stage. 1. A wrapping machine for wrapping food products , comprising:a wrap station at which food products are wrapped;a film dispensing station for drawing out film over food products at the wrap station;a conveying system for moving food products along a path from an input station to the wrap station;a controller operatively connected to operate the conveying system, a plurality of components of the film dispensing station and a plurality of components of the wrap station, wherein the controller is configured as a state machine with sequential wrap stages, such that each wrap stage must be successfully completed before the controller initiates a next wrap stage.2. The wrapping machine of wherein at least one wrap stage includes multiple sequential sub-stages claim 1 , wherein each sub-stage must be successfully completed before the controller initiates a next sub-stage.3. The wrapping machine of wherein the controller receives feedback regarding one or more components from one or more of a home or start sensor claim 1 , an end of travel sensor and/or an encoder associated with the component to verify completion of component operation for a given stage.4. The wrapping machine of wherein the controller is configured such that claim 1 , upon detection of a fault condition the prevents further wrap stage sequencing claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 89
14-05-2015 дата публикации

CORNER POST APPLICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150128530A1
Автор: Brake Jason A., Brunson Bruce W., Clark Mark J., MARTIN Peter C., Vansweden Jonathan, WAGNER Thomas E.
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A corner post application system comprises a conveyor subsystem and an enveloping machine adapted to envelope the plurality of units with a material. The system further includes a swing arm, an applicator arm coupled to the swing arm and adapted to move linearly, a corner post gripper coupled to the applicator arm, and a controller. The controller rotates the swing arm about a vertical axis until a corner post held by the corner post gripper is aligned with adjacent sides that define a corner of the load. The controller thereafter stops rotation of the swing arm and moves the applicator arm linearly toward the corner of the load until the corner post held by the corner post gripper contacts the adjacent sides of the load. A sensor may be included for detecting a corner of the load, with the controller aligning the corner post based on detection by the sensor. 1. A method of applying corner boards to a load , said method comprising:providing a top sheet configured to be disposed on an upper portion of a load containing a plurality of units that form corners of the load;placing corner boards against corners of the load via applicator arms while retaining the top sheet above the load;lowering the top sheet onto an upper portion of the load while holding the corner boards against corners of the load;securing the load with a material applied by an enveloping machine, wherein the enveloping machine comprises a stretch hooding machine that is configured to bind the units together, and wherein the enveloping machine includes a carriage, said carriage configured to move vertically to apply the material to the load, and wherein said carriage includes a lifting mechanism with said lifting mechanism configured to retain the top sheet above the load in said placing corner boards against corners of the load via applicator arms while retaining the top sheet above the load step; andreleasing the corner boards after said securing the load step has begun but before said securing the ...

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Номер записи: 90
25-08-2022 дата публикации

A FRUIT PACKAGING TRAY, APPARATUS AND PROCESS

Номер: US20220267039A1
Автор: Craig Robert, CRAIG Simon, POWICK Michael, ROCHE Mark
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Embodiments of the invention provide a packaging tray for use in packaging items, the tray having a first region having a cross-section which defines a concave surface having one or more cross-sections suitable to receive an item and a second region having a cross-section which is substantially straight. Embodiments provide a process in which tray may be loaded by depositing kiwi fruit and then agitated to settle and align the kiwifruit in the concave sections assisted with the straight sections providing space for movement of the kiwifruit laterally to the concave sections and directing the kiwifruit of the agitated tray towards the concave section. The tray is wrapped after the items are deposited and the wrapped tray is loaded into a box with settled items and loads the wrapped tray into a box. 1. A process of packaging items comprising:depositing items onto a tray having pockets for individual items;wrapping the tray and deposited items with a sheet of wrapping material; andloading the wrapped tray into a box which defines a tray cavity to receive the tray with deposited items, wherein the wrapped tray is conveyed to a leading edge of the box which is conveyed in synch with the tray to retain items in the pockets as the tray is deposited into the tray cavity.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the tray is flexible.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein each pocket of the tray has a settling region adjacent to the bed claim 1 , wherein the tray has one or more pocket-separating surfaces extending between respective two or more pockets; and wherein the settling region is defined by a settling surface directed away from the bed to the pocket-separating surface to allow space within a pocket for an item to move laterally with respect to the bed under agitation of the item relative to the tray claim 1 , and wherein the bedding surface terminates and the settling surface starts at a point below a centreline of the shape characteristic of an item received in a pocket.4. ...

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Номер записи: 91
25-04-2019 дата публикации

One-Way Clutch Arrangement for Stretch Wrapping Machine

Номер: US20190118982A1
Автор: Johnson Richard L., Martin Curtis W.
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A one-way clutch arrangement may be provided on a packaging material dispenser of a stretch wrapping machine in part to provide differing rates of rotation for upstream and downstream pre-stretch rollers in forward and reverse directions of the packaging material dispenser. 1. A method of winding packaging material onto a packaging material dispenser roll by a pre-stretch device in a stretch wrapping machine , comprising:providing relative rotation between a load and the packaging material dispenser roll about an axis of rotation to dispense packaging material to the load;driving an upstream pre-stretch roller and a downstream pre-stretch roller by a drive motor;slipping both an upstream pre-stretch pulley and an upstream rewind pulley of the upstream pre-stretch roller relative to the rotation of the upstream pre-stretch roller in an unwind direction of packaging material travel to dispense the packaging material to the load;locking both the upstream pre-stretch pulley and the upstream rewind pulley of the upstream pre-stretch roller relative to the rotation of the upstream pre-stretch roller in a rewind direction of packaging material travel to wind the packaging material around the packaging material dispenser roll.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:contacting the packaging material dispenser roll with the upstream roll to rotate the packaging material dispenser roll;connecting a downstream pre-stretch pulley and a downstream rewind pulley to the downstream pre-stretch roller;operatively connecting the downstream pre-stretch pulley with the upstream pre-stretch pulley; andoperatively connecting downstream rewind pulley with the upstream rewind pulley;wherein the upstream pre-stretch roller rotates with a surface speed that is slower than the downstream pre-stretch roller in the unwind direction of packaging material travel and wherein the upstream pre-stretch roller rotates with a surface speed that is at least as fast as the downstream pre-stretch ...

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Номер записи: 92
25-04-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING WRAPPED BALES

Номер: US20190118986A1
Автор: Kivelä Kalle
Принадлежит: CROSS WRAP OY

An apparatus for producing wrapped bales comprises first and second wrapping material dispenser means for dispensing wrapping material on the bales. It also comprises a wrapping means for circulating the first and second wrapping material dispenser means in a first plane of rotation around said bale for wrapping said web of wrapping material around said bale. The apparatus is further configured to emerge the first wrapping material from the first wrapping material dispenser means and the second wrapping material from the second wrapping material dispenser means around the bale at least in two different areas so that the properties of the final wrapping of at least one of said first and/or second wrapping material provided onto the bale differs substantially at least in the second area from the properties of the final wrapping of at least one of said first and/or second wrapping material in said first area in order to make the bale wrapping stronger in said second area.” 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first wrapping material is emerged from the first wrapping material dispenser with a first tension and the second wrapping material is emerged from the second wrapping material dispenser with a second tension claim 1 , where said first and second tensions differs from each other claim 1 , or wherein width or tension of at least one of said first or second wrapping material is substantially less at least in the second area than width or tension of at least one of said first or second wrapping material in said first area in order to make the bale wrapping stronger in said second area.3. (canceled)4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the width or tension of the first or second wrapping material provided onto the second area is:the width or tension of the original wrapping material, or tilting at least one of said wrapping material dispensers in relation to the normal of said first plane of rotation in the second area so that the surface of said ...

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Номер записи: 93
31-07-2014 дата публикации

Film Tension Apparatus And Supply Roll Support For Stretch Wrapping Machines

Номер: US20140208696A1
Автор: Hendren Daniel R., III Patrick R., Janes Robert D., Lancaster, Martin Curtis W., Phillips Thomas E.
Принадлежит: LANTECH.COM, LLC

A film dispenser for stretch wrapping machines includes at least one roller and a first brake engageable with a braking surface the one roller. The first brake may include a flat brake pad that is pivotally movable for engagement with the braking surface, and is adjustable between a first configuration engaged with the braking surface and applying a first braking force, and a second configuration disengaged from the braking surface or only minimally engaged with the braking surface such that any braking force applied is substantially less than the first braking force. 1. A film dispenser for stretch wrapping machines , comprising:at least one roller, the roller having a longitudinal axis and a circumferential film engaging surface;a braking surface extending circumferentially around the roller relative to the circumferential film engaging surface; andan electrically-actuated first brake engageable with either a portion of a sector of the braking surface or a portion of an area defined by an arc along the braking surface of the at least one roller, the first brake selectively adjustable between a first configuration engaged with the braking surface and applying a first braking force to the braking surface, and a second configuration wherein the first brake is disengaged from the braking surface or is only minimally engaged such that any braking force applied is substantially less than the first braking force.2. The film dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising:a disk coupled with a first axial end of the at least one roller, the disk having first and second oppositely disposed sides;wherein the braking surface is located on circumferentially extending portions of the first and second sides of the disk.3. The film dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the first brake comprises a first brake pad adjacent the first side of the disk and a second brake pad adjacent the second side of the disk claim 2 , such that the disk is disposed between the first and second brake pads;at ...

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Номер записи: 94
02-05-2019 дата публикации

Automatic Roll Change for Stretch Wrapping Machine

Номер: US20190127093A1
Автор: Johnson Richard L., Martin Curtis W., McCray Jeremy D.
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An automatic roll change system for a stretch wrapping machine may include multiple mechanically-actuated load stations capable of being actuated by a common actuator assembly, as well as pivotable support members for use in positioning packaging material in a tortuous path for loading into a packaging material dispenser. 1. An apparatus for changing packaging material rolls on a stretch wrapping machine having a packaging material dispenser including a packaging material roll carrier and a plurality of rollers configured to dispense a web of packaging material from a roll of packaging material loaded onto the packaging material roll carrier , the apparatus comprising:a packaging material roll support configured to support a replacement roll of packaging material for loading onto the packaging material roll carrier during a roll change operation; and first and second support members disposed on opposite sides of the at least one receptacle, each of the first and second support members including at least one guide member configured to engage a portion of a leading end of a web of packaging material from the replacement roll of packaging material when the replacement roll of packaging material is supported on the packaging material roll support; and', 'a release mechanism coupled to the first and second support members to move the first and second support members from a supporting position to a release position, wherein the first and second support members in the supporting position are positioned to support the leading end of the web in a tortuous path corresponding to a winding of packaging material through the plurality of rollers, wherein the first and second support members in the release position are positioned to disengage the at least one guide member thereof from the leading end of the web, and wherein the release mechanism is configured to move each of the first and second support members between the supporting and release positions at least partially ...

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Номер записи: 95
23-04-2020 дата публикации

STRETCH WRAPPING MACHINE WITH VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE TORQUE CONTROL

Номер: US20200122866A1
Автор: Hendren Daniel R., III Patrick R., Janes Robert D., Lancaster
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A method, apparatus and program product utilize a torque control algorithm constrained by a speed window to control the dispense rate of a packaging material dispenser when wrapping a non-cylindrical load with packaging material. In particular, a dispenser motor of the packaging material dispenser that is controlled by a VFD may be driven to maintain a substantially constant torque, while also constrained to operate within a speed window that is based at least in part on a rate of relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load. 1. A method of wrapping a non-cylindrical load with packaging material using a wrapping apparatus of the type including a packaging material dispenser for dispensing packaging material to the load , the method comprising:generating relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load about a center of rotation; andcontrolling a dispense rate of the packaging material dispenser during the relative rotation using an alternating current variable frequency drive (VFD) to maintain a substantially constant torque for a dispenser motor of the packaging material dispenser while maintaining a speed of the dispenser motor within a speed window that is based at least in part on a rate of relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the dispense rate to maintain the substantially constant torque for the dispenser motor while maintaining the speed of the dispenser motor within the speed window includes:receiving a first input signal representative of the rate of relative rotation between the packaging material dispenser and the load;receiving a second input signal representative of dispenser motor torque; andcontrolling a speed of the dispenser motor in response to the first and second input signals to control the torque of the dispenser motor to match a torque setpoint.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining the torque ...

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Номер записи: 96
23-04-2020 дата публикации

Stretch Wrapping Machine Supporting Top Layer Containment Operations

Номер: US20200122867A1
Автор: III Patrick R., JOHNSON Richard, Lancaster, Mitchell Michael P.
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A method, apparatus and program product implement top layer containment operations to optimize containment of various types of loads such as loads with top/slip sheets, ragged topographies, and/or inboard portions. Bidirectional control of the elevation of a web of packaging material may be performed within one or more revolutions between a load and a packaging material dispenser to selectively engage one or more corners of the load with a web of packaging material while passing the web of packaging material inwardly of one or more other corners of the load. 1. A method of wrapping a load with a load wrapping apparatus that controls an elevation of a web of packaging material dispensed from a packaging material dispenser while providing relative rotation between the load and the packaging material dispenser about an axis of rotation , the load including four corners adjoining a top surface of the load , the method comprising:performing a revolution between the load and the packaging material dispenser;controlling an elevation of a web of the packaging material extending between the packaging material dispenser and the load in a direction generally parallel to the axis of rotation during the revolution;controlling a width of the web between first and second widths during the revolution, wherein the second width is narrower than the first width; andpassing the web inwardly of a corner of the load or a pallet upon which the load is supported during the revolution by controlling the width of the web to narrow the web to the second width prior to contact of the web with the corner.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the width of the web to narrow the web to the second width prior to contact of the web with the corner is performed when the controlled elevation of the web is such that the web would contact the corner if the controlled width of the web is the first width.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the four corners are arranged into first and second pairs ...

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Номер записи: 97
03-06-2021 дата публикации

PACKED BODY PRODUCTION METHOD

Номер: US20210163162A1
Автор: KUROSAKI Satoshi
Принадлежит: CORELEX SHIN-EI CO., LTD.

There is provided a method of producing a packed body that does not fall off and collapse during transportation and does not cause damage to cartons and paper material locally and around which a packing film can be wound easily. A packed body production method includes a first step in which a layered body is formed by stacking cartons containing toilet paper rolls and in which an insertion section into which a fork unit of a forklift is inserted is formed at a predetermined position in the layered body, a second step in which a first packing film is wound spirally around at least side surfaces of the layered body, and a third step in which a second packing film is wound around the layered body so as to close an opening of the insertion section. 14.-. (canceled)5. A packed body production method for producing a packed body by packing a layered body of cartons containing paper material , the packed body production method comprising:a first step in which the layered body is formed by winding a packing film spirally around the cartons containing paper material so as to match progress of stacking the cartons and insertion sections into which a fork unit of a forklift is inserted is formed at a predetermined position in the layered body;a second step in which after the layered body is laid sideways, the packing film is wound around a front surface, a rear surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface of the layered body so as to retain the layered body entirely and close a front opening and a rear opening of the insertion section; anda third step in which after the second step is carried out, the layered body is returned to its original state before the layered body being laid sideways, and a side opening of each of the insertion section is closed by winding the packing film around the top surface, the bottom surface, a right surface, and a left surface of the layered body, whereinin the first step, the cartons are stacked in such a manner that the insertion sections are ...

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Номер записи: 98
19-05-2016 дата публикации

WINDING MACHINE

Номер: US20160137322A1
Автор: LUO Bangyi
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A winding machine comprises an upright column, a winding machine base (), a rotary mechanism (), and a membrane frame (). The bottom of an upright column housing main body is hinged with the winding machine base () by means of a first connecting piece (), and the bottom of the upright column housing main body and the winding machine base () are connected by means of a first upright column cover plate (-) and a second upright column cover plate (-) to form a column shape. The upright column is provided with an upright column bottom inner side connecting piece with an upright column outline shaping surface (-). The upright column is also internally provided with a hoisting apparatus supporting frame (-). The lower end of the hoisting apparatus supporting frame (-) is connected to the bottom inner side connecting piece (-). The upper end is connected to a top mounting rack (-) of a hoisting apparatus. A lower portion mounting rack (-) of the hoisting apparatus is connected to the bottom inner side connecting piece (-). All of the components are connected by using bolts or screws. A groove opening for ascending and descending movement is reserved on the upright column housing main body between the first upright column cover (-) plate and the second upright column cover plate (-). The winding machine has a proper structure; a main body structure of the upright column can be assembled in a manufacturing factory by using the bolts or the screws and is hinged with the winding machine base, and accordingly, welding operations are avoided; and the winding machine has a nice appearance and is suitable to mount, commission and transport. 1. A winding machine comprises an upright column , a winding machine base , a rotary mechanism and a membrane frame that can be lifted , wherein the upright column includes an upright column housing main body , and the bottom of which is connected with the winding machine base by a first upright column cover plate , the winding machine base is ...

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Номер записи: 99
17-05-2018 дата публикации

Device for Wrapping Products

Номер: US20180134425A1
Автор: Grassi Antonio
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A system for wrapping sets of products with a stretch film has a first conveyor belt with the incoming products, a second outgoing conveyor belt with the products wrapped in the stretch film, and one or more devices for wrapping the products with a stretch film, each device being provided with a handling robot with a handling end, to which a wrapping and gripping assembly is fixed that includes a wrapping head for wrapping the stretch film and gripping elements for gripping and rotating the products while the stretch film is wrapped. 1. A device for wrapping sets of products through a stretch film , comprising a wrapping and gripping assembly which includes a wrapping head for wrapping said stretch film and gripping means for gripping and rotation of said sets of products according to a substantially horizontal direction (X) , further comprising a handling robot , provided with a handling end , to which said wrapping and gripping assembly is fixed.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said handling robot comprises attachment means placed on said handling end and said wrapping and gripping assembly comprises fixing means claim 1 , said attachment means being provided for hooking or unhooking on command to said fixing means.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said wrapping head is provided with a coil of stretch film for wrapping the products and comprises a box-shaped body which contains means for actuating in rotation the coil claim 1 , means for pre-stretching the wrapping film claim 1 , means for applying the same film on the sets of products and means for cutting the film to complete the application of the film on the sets of products.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said gripping means comprise drive means to open or close said gripping means according to said substantially horizontal direction (X) and to compact the sets of products.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said gripping means comprise two jaws able to take the ...

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Номер записи: 100