Package making – Closing packages and filled receptacles
Patent
1980-01-16
1982-05-11
Culver, Horace M.
Package making
Closing packages and filled receptacles
53138A, 53371, 53372, 53378, B65B 706, B65B 5100
Patent
active
043286542
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to apparatus for closing a filled bag, the content of which may be an item of dressed poultry. The apparatus comprises a bottom member for supporting the bag during the closing operation. First and second sets of gripping means arranged one above the other and opposing members of each of which sets are operative to move toward and away from each other to respectively bunch together a portion of the bag located above the content. One set of gripping means is operative to move upward and away from the other set such that while this operation is taking place the lower set hold the bag and its contents firmly and the upper set pull the bag tautly over the content. Means for severing excess material above the bunched portion and a pointed pin to pierce and support the severed upper portion of the bag are additionally provided.
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Plug Jan
Van Ginkel Mannes
Culver Horace M.
Moba Holding Barneveld B.V.
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