公开(公告)号：US5463842A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-07

申请号：US747309

申请日：1991-08-19

申请人： William G. Lancaster

发明人： William G. Lancaster

IPC分类号： B65B11/04

CPC分类号： B65B11/045 ,  B65B11/04

摘要： A method and apparatus for wrapping the top and sides of a load. A web dispenser dispenses and stretches web on the direction in which it is dispensed. The load is rotated relative to the web dispenser as web is wrapped onto the load. The web dispenser is positioned in an orientation generally parallel to the sides of the load for wrapping the sides of the load, and is changed to an orientation generally parallel to the top of the load for covering the top of the load. A web supply may change orientation along with the web dispenser or may be fixed relative to the web dispenser in an orientation generally parallel to the sides of the load. When the web supply is fixed, an accumulator is provided for accumulating web. The accumulator dispenses web when the web dispenser is changing orientation and when the web dispenser is in the orientation generally parallel to the top of the load. The web supply does not provide web when the web dispenser is changing orientation or when the web dispenser is in the orientation generally parallel to the top of the load.

摘要翻译： 一种用于包装负载的顶部和侧面的方法和装置。 纸幅分配器在其分配方向上分配和拉伸纸幅。 当纸卷被卷绕到负载上时，负载相对于纸幅分配器旋转。 卷筒纸分配器定位成大致平行于负载的侧面的方向，用于包裹负载的侧面，并且改变为大体上平行于负载的顶部的取向以覆盖负载的顶部。 纸幅供应可以随纸幅分配器一起改变取向，或者可以在大致平行于负载的侧面的方向上相对于纸幅分配器固定。 当纸幅供应被固定时，提供蓄积器用于堆积纸幅。 当纸幅分配器正在改变取向并且当纸幅分配器处于大致平行于负载顶部的方位时，蓄能器分配纸幅。 当纸张分配器正在改变方向时或者当卷筒纸分配器处于大致平行于负载顶部的方位时，纸幅供应件不提供纸幅。

公开(公告)号：US4756143A

公开(公告)日：1988-07-12

申请号：US19176

申请日：1987-02-26

申请人： William G. Lancaster

发明人： William G. Lancaster

IPC分类号： B65B11/02

CPC分类号： B65B11/025

摘要： A device for wrapping a load with a web includes a web dispenser, a frame for supporting and carrying the web dispenser in the path around the load including a first track extending along substantially less than the full angular extent of the path, and a second track extending along substantially less than the full angular extent of the path and complementary to the first track for engaging and guiding the first track means along the path.

摘要翻译： 用于用卷材包装负载的装置包括卷筒纸分配器，用于在围绕所述负载的路径中支撑和承载卷筒纸分配器的框架，所述路径包括沿着基本上小于所述路径的全角度范围延伸的第一轨道，以及第二轨道 沿着所述路径的全角度范围延伸并与所述第一轨道互补，用于沿着所述路径接合和引导所述第一轨道装置。

公开(公告)号：US4691497A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-08

申请号：US845556

申请日：1986-03-28

申请人： William G. Lancaster

发明人： William G. Lancaster

IPC分类号： B65B11/04

CPC分类号： B65B11/045

摘要： A method and apparatus for assembling and dispensing a multi-ply web and wrapping a load with the multi-ply web includes a film web dispenser for receiving a plurality of webs from a plurality of rolls of web material, juxtaposing the plurality of webs to form a multi-ply web and dispensing the multi-ply web. The load is rotated relative to the film web dispenser to wrap the multi-ply film on the load and tension is maintained on the multi-ply web between the film web dispenser and the load. A core material such as a web of foam, UV-resistant material, or reinforcement netting is inserted between the plurality of webs prior to dispensing the multi-ply web. Rollers and a clutch and brake assembly are used to intermittently forward the web of core material.

摘要翻译： 一种用于组装和分配多层腹板并用多层腹板包裹负载的方法和装置包括一个薄膜卷筒纸分配器，用于从多个卷筒纸材料卷中接收多个卷筒纸，并列多个卷材以形成 多层网络并分配多层网络。 负载相对于薄膜幅材分配器旋转以将多层薄膜包裹在负载上，并且张力保持在薄膜卷筒分配器和负载之间的多层纤维网上。 在分配多层网之前，在多个网之间插入芯材，例如泡沫网，耐紫外线材料或加强网。 辊子和离合器和制动器组件用于间歇地前进芯材料的卷材。

公开(公告)号：US4549388A

公开(公告)日：1985-10-29

申请号：US531768

申请日：1983-09-13

申请人： William G. Lancaster

发明人： William G. Lancaster

IPC分类号： B65B11/00 ,  B65B51/22 ,  B65B11/32 ,  B65B51/14 ,  B65B53/00

CPC分类号： B65B11/008 ,  B65B51/225

摘要： The invention comprises a novel apparatus for making unitary completely wrapped packages. In the apparatus, a series of loads are fed into a wrapping apparatus onto a wrapping conveyor assembly comprised of a plurality of conveyors. The film is continuously wrapped around the load and the conveyor assembly to form a spiral bundle with the load being carried off by the top portion of one conveyor and the wrap being carried off the bottom portion of another conveyor so that the load and wrap are carried off at the same speed onto a take-off conveyor. The spiral stretched film web is sealed and severed between adjacent loads by a cutting and sealing apparatus to form a six sided compressive wrap around each load.

摘要翻译： 本发明包括一种用于制造单一完全包装的包装的新型装置。 在该设备中，一系列负载被馈送到由多个输送机组成的包装输送机组件上的包装设备中。 薄膜连续缠绕在负载和输送机组件上以形成螺旋束，负载被一个输送机的顶部部分所牵引，并且包裹物从另一个输送机的底部移出，从而承载和包裹物 以相同的速度关闭到起飞输送机上。 螺旋拉伸膜网通过切割和密封装置密封并在相邻载荷之间切断，以在每个载荷周围形成六面压缩包裹物。

公开(公告)号：US4178734A

公开(公告)日：1979-12-18

申请号：US875104

申请日：1978-02-03

申请人： William G. Lancaster ,  Patrick R. Lancaster

发明人： William G. Lancaster ,  Patrick R. Lancaster

IPC分类号： B65B11/02 ,  B65B53/00 ,  B65B13/04

CPC分类号： B65B11/025 ,  B65B53/00

摘要： An apparatus for wrapping a plurality of loads into a wrapped package comprising a conveyor adapted to receive a plurality of loads and a film dispensing apparatus. This film dispensing apparatus comprises a frame, a ring member rotatably mounted on the frame, a film roll support and brake member mounted on the ring member. A guide wrapping rail is aligned with the conveyor to receive and carry loads transported by the conveyor and is so positioned that one end passes through the ring member. A material handling assembly having two clamp mechanisms, is positioned adjacent the dispenser apparatus. One of the clamp mechanisms is adapted to alternately hold the leading edge of a roll of stretchable material carried by the ring member film roll support in a fixed position while the other clamp mechanism holds the trailing edge of the stretchable material to form the package wrap. Each clamp mechanism comprises two opposing bar members and a cutting blade secured to one bar member with its cutting edge being positioned between the two bar members for severing the web of the last wrap of overwrap material placed around the load. A drive wheel engages the ring member to alternately rotate the ring member in alternate opposite directions so that it dispenses material around the guide rail, the clamp mechanisms, and the load currently being carried by the guide rail with the brake member stretching the material as it is being placed around the load.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将多个负载包装到包装的包装中的装置，包括适于容纳多个负载的输送机和胶片分配装置。 该胶片分配装置包括框架，可旋转地安装在框架上的环形构件，安装在环形构件上的胶卷支撑件和制动构件。 引导包裹轨道与输送机对准以接收和携带由输送机输送的负载并且被定位成使得一端通过环形构件。 具有两个夹紧机构的材料处理组件位于分配器装置附近。 夹紧机构中的一个适于将由环形构件膜辊支撑件承载的一卷可拉伸材料的前缘交替地保持在固定位置，而另一个夹紧机构保持可拉伸材料的后缘以形成包装包装。 每个夹紧机构包括两个相对的杆构件和固定到一个杆构件的切割刀片，其切割边缘位于两个杆构件之间，用于切断放置在载荷周围的最外圈的外包裹物料的腹板。 驱动轮与环形构件接合以交替地使环构件沿相反的方向旋转，使得其分配导轨周围的材料，夹紧机构和当前由导轨承载的负载，制动构件随着其拉伸材料 被放置在负载周围。

公开(公告)号：US5993117A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US789980

申请日：1997-01-28

申请人： William G. Lancaster ,  Jerry L. Landers ,  Richard K. Renken ,  William L. Ramser ,  Matthew J. Ramser

发明人： William G. Lancaster ,  Jerry L. Landers ,  Richard K. Renken ,  William L. Ramser ,  Matthew J. Ramser

IPC分类号： B08B9/04 ,  B65G53/52 ,  F25C5/00 ,  B65G53/08

CPC分类号： B08B9/0557 ,  B65G53/525 ,  F25C5/002

摘要： A system for transporting ice pieces or the like from a primary bin to one or more satellite bins is disclosed. A dispenser forms a charge of ice pieces in a precharge chamber, which is then transferred by air assist to a delivery tube. A driver member is provided to engage and move the substantially defined charge of ice pieces to the selected satellite bin. The driver member is propelled by a differential pressure within the tube. This permits the defined charge to be exposed only to the low pressure side and insulated from the high pressure propelling medium to minimize breakage and melting during delivery. Before reaching the satellite bin, the piston is reversed to shuttle back to the home position. The satellite bins are connected in series and delivery of a charge to an intermediate bin is provided by moving a tube section out of alignment with the delivery tube. Lubrication and continuous cleaning is performed by the driver member sweeping minimal residual water from melting ice. A full, two phase cleaning cycle is also provided by injecting cleaning fluid/rinse water into the tube for delivery by the piston. Single or dual fans are used to provide the differential pressure. A controller coordinates the system operation and allows monitoring and adjustment of all parameters.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于将冰块等从主仓运送到一个或多个卫星箱的系统。 分配器在预充电室中形成冰块的电荷，然后通过空气辅助将其转移到输送管。 提供驱动器构件以将基本上限定的冰块的电荷接合并移动到所选择的卫星箱。 驾驶员部件由管内的差压推动。 这允许限定的电荷仅暴露于低压侧并与高压推进介质绝缘，以使输送期间的破裂和熔化最小化。 在到达卫星天线箱之前，活塞被反向以穿梭回原位。 卫星箱串联连接，并通过使管段与输送管不对准而将电荷输送到中间仓。 润滑和连续清洁由驾驶员执行，清除熔化冰中的最小剩余水。 通过将清洁液/冲洗水注入管中以提供活塞来提供完整的两相清洗循环。 单风扇或双风扇用于提供压差。 控制器协调系统操作，并允许监视和调整所有参数。

公开(公告)号：US5140798A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-25

申请号：US747309

申请日：1991-08-19

申请人： William G. Lancaster

发明人： William G. Lancaster

摘要： A method and apparatus for wrapping the top and sides of a load. A web dispenser dispenses and stretches web on the direction in which it is dispensed. The load is rotated relative to the web dispenser as web is wrapped onto the load. The web dispenser is positioned in an orientation generally parallel to the sides of the load for wrapping the sides of the load, and is changed to an orientation generally parallel to the top of the load for covering the top of the load. A web supply may change orientation along with the web dispenser or may be fixed relative to the web dispenser in an orientation generally parallel to the sides of the load. When the web supply is fixed, an accumulator is provided for accumulating web. The accumulator dispenses web when the web dispenser is changing orientation and when the web dispenser is in the orientation generally parallel to the top of the load. The web supply does not provide web when the web dispenser is changing orientation or when the web dispenser is in the orientation generally parallel to the top of the load.

公开(公告)号：US4738079A

公开(公告)日：1988-04-19

申请号：US35173

申请日：1987-04-07

申请人： William G. Lancaster ,  Philip R. Moore

发明人： William G. Lancaster ,  Philip R. Moore

IPC分类号： B26D5/20 ,  B26D7/10 ,  B26F3/08 ,  B65B61/10 ,  B65B11/30

CPC分类号： B65B11/008 ,  B26D5/20 ,  B26D7/10 ,  B26F3/08 ,  B65B61/10 ,  Y10T83/478 ,  Y10T83/8769

摘要： A method and apparatus is provided for severing packaging material which extends between successive wrapped loads during a continuous wrapping process. Wrapped loads are conveyed along a load path in a conveying direction. A severing bar which extends lateral to the conveying direction includes a heating element which is connected to a power source by an electrical conductor. A sprocket and chain drive is used to transport the severing bar along a closed path having first and second segments. The first segments generally extends lateral to the extent of the severing bar and has a component in the conveying direction. During the first segment of transport, severing bar is transported across the load path between and along with a first pair of successive loads. The second segment of the closed path generally extends lateral to the extent of the severing bar as a component in the conveying direction. During transport over the second segment, the severing bar is transported back across the load path between and along with the second pair of successive loads. A fixed support frame is used to support the chain and sprocket drive. A guide frame, guide follower and rotary bearing are used to prevent rotation between the severing bar and the fixed support frame and to prevent twisting of the electrical conductor during repeated transport of the severing bar around the closed path.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种方法和装置，用于在连续包装过程中切断在连续缠绕的负载之间延伸的包装材料。 包裹的载荷沿输送方向沿负载路径输送。 沿传送方向横向延伸的切断杆包括通过电导体连接到电源的加热元件。 链轮和链条驱动器用于沿着具有第一和第二段的封闭路径输送切断杆。 第一段通常在切割杆的横截面上横向延伸并且具有沿输送方向的部件。 在第一段运输过程中，切断杆在第一对连续载荷之间穿过负载路径并与之连接。 封闭通道的第二段通常沿着输送方向作为分量横向延伸到切断杆的范围。 在第二段运输过程中，切断杆在第二对连续载荷之间穿过负载路径并与之连接。 固定的支撑架用于支撑链轮和链轮传动。 引导框架，引导从动件和旋转轴承用于防止切断杆和固定支撑框架之间的旋转，并且防止在断开杆围绕闭合路径重复运送期间电导体的扭转。

公开(公告)号：US4524568A

公开(公告)日：1985-06-25

申请号：US411995

申请日：1982-08-27

申请人： Patrick R. Lancaster ,  William G. Lancaster

发明人： Patrick R. Lancaster ,  William G. Lancaster

IPC分类号： B65B11/00 ,  B65B13/04

CPC分类号： B65B11/008 ,  B65B2210/16 ,  B65B2210/18

摘要： A rotatable film wrapping apparatus for wrapping a load on a conveyor with an overwrap of stretched plastic film web, having a film web pre-stretching mechanism which is provided with a constant torque by a power assistance mechanism. The power assistance mechanism comprises a stationary ring adjacent a rotary ring on which the film roll and pre-stretch mechanism are mounted, and a friction roller on the rotary ring which contacts the stationary ring to transfer rotational energy to the pre-stretch device as the rotary ring rotates. The pre-stretch mechanism comprises a downstream roller across which the film is drawn to the load at a speed which varies, and an upstream roller linked by gears to the downstream roller so that the upstream roller rotates at a fixed fraction of the speed of the downstream roller to stretch film between the rollers. The energy of the friction roller is transferred through an adjustable constant torque device to the pre-stretch mechanism without controlling the speed of the pre-stretch mechanism, and since a constant torque is added to the pre-stretch mechanism, the force on the film to the load can be substantially reduced while allowing the pre-stretch drive to speed up and slow down according to the film demand from corners or changing load size. This permits higher levels of stretch, faster payout speeds, and use of less uniform film than were thought possible previously. Relatively centered loads with minimum corner protrusion may be wrapped without the constant torque device by a proper selection of gears such that the downstream roller surface speed is driven slightly below the average relative surface speed of the load.

摘要翻译： 一种可旋转的薄膜包装装置，用于将带有外拉伸的塑料薄膜网的外包装装载在传送带上的负载，其具有通过动力辅助机构设置恒定扭矩的薄膜腹板预拉伸机构。 动力辅助机构包括与安装有胶卷和预拉伸机构的旋转环相邻的固定环，以及旋转环上的摩擦辊，其与静止环接触以将旋转能传递到预拉伸装置，作为 旋转环旋转。 预拉伸机构包括下游辊，薄膜以不同的速度被吸引到负载，上游辊通过齿轮与下游辊连接，使得上游辊以恒定速度的固定部分旋转 下游辊在辊之间拉伸膜。 摩擦辊的能量通过可调节的恒转矩装置传递到预拉伸机构而不控制预拉伸机构的速度，并且由于向预拉伸机构添加恒定的扭矩，因此膜上的力 可以基本上减少负载，同时允许预拉伸驱动器根据来自角落的胶片需求或改变负载尺寸来加速和减慢。 这允许比以前想象的更高水平的拉伸，更快的支付速度和使用较不均匀的膜。 具有最小角突起的相对中心的载荷可以通过适当选择的齿轮而被缠绕而不用恒转矩装置，使得下游辊表面速度被轻微地低于负载的平均相对表面速度。

公开(公告)号：US4387552A

公开(公告)日：1983-06-14

申请号：US215684

申请日：1980-12-12

申请人： Patrick R. Lancaster ,  William G. Lancaster

发明人： Patrick R. Lancaster ,  William G. Lancaster

IPC分类号： A01F15/07 ,  B65B11/04

CPC分类号： A01F15/071 ,  B65B11/045 ,  A01F2015/0725 ,  A01F2015/0755 ,  A01F2015/076

摘要： A process and apparatus for pre-stretching a plastic film material above its yield point in a roller assembly comprising at least two rollers connected for rotation at different speeds during a load wrapping operation. The downstream roller is at least partially driven by the film web connected to a turntable while the upstream roller rotates at a predetermined speed slower than that of the downstream roller to induce film elongation between the rollers. The force on the film between the roller assembly and the load is reduced by a powered constant torque device connected to the rollers to bring the force to the load down to a level permitting the film elongation between the roller assembly and the load to be equal to (balanced) or less than the elongation incurred between the rollers. The force from the torque device required to bring elongation on the load in balance with the elongation between the rollers will be equal to the difference between the force required to elongate the film between closely spaced rollers and the force required to hold the elongation after the film leaves the rollers corrected for the mechanical advantage and friction of the pre-stretch device. Since the film has been stretched above its yield point, the relieving of stress from the film between the rollers and the load allows the film to retain a high degree of pre-stretch elongation.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在辊组件中在其屈服点之上预先拉伸塑料膜材料的方法和装置，其包括在负载包装操作期间连接用于以不同速度旋转的至少两个辊。 下游辊至少部分地由连接到转盘的薄膜腹板驱动，而上游辊以比下游辊的预定速度更慢的速度旋转以引起辊之间的膜伸长。 辊组件和负载之间的膜上的力通过连接到辊的动力恒定扭矩装置来减小，以将负载的力降低到允许辊组件和负载之间的膜伸长率等于 （平衡）或小于辊之间产生的伸长。 来自扭矩装置的力量使负载上的伸长与辊之间的伸长率平衡将等于在紧密间隔的辊之间延长膜所需的力与在膜之后保持伸长所需的力之间的差异 使辊子校正了预拉伸装置的机械优点和摩擦力。 由于膜已经被拉伸超过其屈服点，所以减轻辊之间的膜和负载之间的应力使得膜保持高度的预拉伸伸长率。