Package making – Methods – Applying a partial cover
Patent
1993-03-02
1995-09-26
Johnson, Linda
Package making
Methods
Applying a partial cover
53176, 53202, 533762, 53590, B65R 1302
Patent
active
054525616
ABSTRACT:
A package banding machine for wrapping each of plural packages with a band. The machine includes a package conveyor for continuously moving successive packages in-line in a machine direction at a set line speed. A series of band transfer heads connected to a transfer head conveyor are provided for transferring separate package bands from a supply source into overlying proximity with each package's obverse face, the transfer head conveyor also moving at the set line speed. A band forming head is cooperatively associated with the band transfer head, the forming head functioning to deform each band around against opposed side faces of a package after the transfer head has positioned the band against the package's obverse face. The machine includes a first flap folder for folding one end of the package band against a reverse face of the package while the package is continuously moving in the machine direction, and also includes a second flap folder for folding the band's other end against the package's reverse face while the package is moving in the machine direction. Preferably the band is oriented generally parallel to the machine direction when the band is positioned against the package' s obverse face so that the first flap folder can fold the band's one end in a counter-machine direction, and so that the second flap folder can fold the band's other end in the machine direction.
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Frost Charles E.
Thompson Ralph F.
Johnson Linda
Super Products Inc.
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