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    Apparatus and methods of packaging particulates for settling
    1.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods of packaging particulates for settling 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10960994B2

    公开(公告)日：2021-03-30

    申请号：US15436345

    申请日：2017-02-17

    Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

    Inventor： Patrick Joseph Bierschenk

    IPC: B65B1/22 ,  B65B9/22 ,  B65B9/20

    Abstract: A vertical fill, form and seal (VFFS) apparatus for particulates that facilitates the close-packing (“settling”) of the particulates such that a smaller package is needed to contain a mass of particulates in a charge to the VFFS apparatus. The former of the VFFS apparatus, and an associated film driver, move up and down synchronously and in a controlled manner. A partially formed bag, below the former, containing particulates is shaken up and down as the former moves up and down, while the packaging film travels downward continuously in the apparatus. The shaking causes the particulates to settle, and to increase in bulk density. This allows use of less packaging, and lowers use of transportation fuel. In an embodiment, an actuator is in mechanical communication with the former (and its associated film driver) to apply a vertical reciprocating force to the former.

    Flexible Jaws for Vertical Fill Form and Seal Apparatus and Methods of Use
    2.
    发明申请
    Flexible Jaws for Vertical Fill Form and Seal Apparatus and Methods of Use 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20180170599A1

    公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

    申请号：US15386888

    申请日：2016-12-21

    Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc. ,  Douglas Machine, Inc.

    Inventor： Patrick Joseph Bierschenk ,  Frank Mathew Brenkus ,  Ronald M. Gust

    IPC: B65B51/30 ,  B65B43/54 ,  B65B65/02 ,  B65B9/207

    Abstract: A vertical form fill and seal apparatus, for packaging particulates, includes a package sealing assembly that has opposed sealing jaws operatively coupled to each other by mechanical connection at a common pivot point. A first jaw actuator is mechanically coupled to the opposed sealing jaws to pivot the jaws in a controlled manner about the common pivot point. A second actuator is mechanically coupled to the package sealing assembly and is configured to impart controlled reciprocating motion to the package sealing assembly. A controller is configured to control the first actuator and to control the second actuator thereby causing the jaws to describe a preset locus of travel, allowing flexibility of type of bag being made without change-out of jaws. The packaging film may move continuously, or may optionally be controlled to move intermittently through the VFFS.

    Method and apparatus for compacting product
    4.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for compacting product 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10308385B2

    公开(公告)日：2019-06-04

    申请号：US13737426

    申请日：2013-01-09

    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Inventor： Patrick Joseph Bierschenk ,  Jerry Mike Reaves

    IPC: B65B37/00 ,  B65B9/20 ,  B65B37/18 ,  B65B1/22 ,  B65B1/32

    Abstract: A method for compacting a slug of product and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes collecting weighed product in an intermediate settling device to form a compact slug of product. The device can comprise a single settling chamber or can comprise multiple settling chambers which are axially rotatable. The slug can be compacted by jostling and/or vibrating the settling device. Thereafter, the product is discharged to a packaging apparatus. Because the product in the final package is denser, a smaller package can be utilized reducing manufacturing and shipping costs.

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