公开(公告)号：EP3402721A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-21

申请号：EP17739148.9

申请日：2017-01-17

申请人： Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.

发明人： SHOOK, Donald, P. ,  SUSTER, Jared, A.

IPC分类号： B65B43/26 ,  B65B43/30 ,  B65B43/36

CPC分类号： B65B51/10 ,  B65B5/022 ,  B65B5/045 ,  B65B7/02 ,  B65B43/123 ,  B65B43/267 ,  B65B43/30 ,  B65B43/36 ,  B65B51/146 ,  B65B61/12 ,  B65B65/02

摘要： An exemplary apparatus for making packages from a web of interconnected bags includes an indexing mechanism, an opening arrangement, a pair of engagement devices, and a sealing arrangement. The indexing mechanism is configured to move the web of interconnected bags along a path of travel. The opening arrangement is configured to open a bag such that an opening is formed in the bag and a product can be placed into the opening of the bag. The pair of engagement devices are configured to engage the bag and close the opening of the bag. Each engagement device includes a base member, a first link, a second link, a sliding pivot member, and a finger. The first link is pivotably connected to the base member, and the second link is pivotably connected to the first link. The sliding pivot member is configured to allow the second link to slide through the sliding pivot member and pivot in relation to the base member. The finger is connected to the second link. The pair of engagement devices are configured to pull a first side and a second side of the bag in opposite directions. The sealing arrangement is configured to seal the opening of the bag.