Package making – Methods – Closing package or filled receptacle
Patent
1989-06-13
1990-02-20
Culver, Horace M.
Package making
Methods
Closing package or filled receptacle
53570, 53373, 219 8641, 219 911, 219110, 219111, 219252, 219497, B65B 5114, B65B 5130, B65B 706
Patent
active
049015060
ABSTRACT:
Method and circuitry is disclosed for controlling and stabilizing temperature of a resistance heat sealing element used in packaging operations. Temperature of the heat sealing element is measured by monitoring its resistance by means of a current sensing resistor placed in series with the heat sealing element. The resistivity of the heat sealing element is a function of temperature and current measurement, assuming substantially constant applied voltage, is an accurate measure of sealing element temperature. The circuitry reduces application of electric power to the sealing element in response to current in the sealing element dropping below a predetermined level. The circuit either continues application of electric power, or increases it, in response to the current being above the predetermined level. Circuitry is also provided for compensating for undesirable line voltage changes to maintain the heating element at a constant temperature. Means is provided for adjusting the predetermined temperature at which power cut off occurs. The circuit and sealing element can be operated in either a continuous manner of in a "one-shot" fashion which has been determined as particularly useful for making seals which bear embossed indicia.
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Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.
Culver Horace M.
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