摘要:
The invention relates to apparatus for closing a filled bag (3) the content of which may be an item of dressed poultry. The apparatus comprises a bottom member (5) for supporting the bag during the closing operation. First and second sets (31, 32, 33; 53, 54) 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 (31, 32, 33) is operative to move upward and away from the other set (53, 54) such that whilst 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 (68) for severing excess material above the bunched portion and a pointed pin (70) to pierce and support the severed upper portion of the bag are additionally provided.
摘要:
The apparatus includes a rotatable control sleeve (2) with means (10, 11, 12, 13, 11', 12', 13') arranged at each of the discharge points to cause passing containers to discharge consecutively. A driving member (4) is provided to effect rotation of the control sleeve to a succession of discharging conditions and further means (10, 19', 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 29, 16, 14) are provided to prevent over advancement or run-back of the control sleeve (2) with respect to certain discharge positions assumed by the latter. Further means (5, 6, 31-46) are provided to permit the control sleeve to return rapidly to an initial operating condition on discharge of the last of a series of containers.