STRAPPING MACHINE HAVING COMPACT STRAP DISPENSERS

    公开(公告)号:US20250091745A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-20

    申请号:US18291744

    申请日:2021-07-29

    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping machine that includes a plurality of compact strap dispensers that collectively take up less space adjacent to the frame of the strapping machine and thus provide a strapping machine with an overall reduced footprint. In certain embodiments, the strap dispensers include a static dispenser frame and a coil carriage that supports a strap coil and that is movable relative to the dispenser frame between a strap-dispensing position and an extended position. In the strap-dispensing position, the strap dispenser can dispense strap from the strap coil. In the extended position, the strap coil is positioned clear of the dispenser frame and any adjacent dispensers to enable easy strap-coil replacement. In various embodiments, the strap dispensers include a quick-release retainer that retains the strap coil in place on the coil carriage while being quickly and easily removable for coil changes.

    PRESS-TYPE STRAPPING MACHINE WITH COMPRESSION SENSORS

    公开(公告)号:US20240343432A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-17

    申请号:US18291504

    申请日:2021-07-29

    CPC classification number: B65B13/20 B30B9/3007 B65B13/04

    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a press-type strapping machine with compression sensors that enable the strapping machine to determine the applied compressive force the strapping machine applies to the load. The strapping machine includes a machine frame, a load supporter configured to support and move the load, a platen configured to compress the load against the load supporter, multiple compression sensors configured to sense compressive force, a strapping head configured to strap the load, and a controller configured to control the various components of the strapping machine. The compression sensors are mounted between the machine frame and the load supporter and are configured to send feedback representing detected compressive force to the controller. The controller is configured to use this feedback from the compression sensors to determine the compressive force the platen applies to the load.

    PRESS-TYPE STRAPPING MACHINE WITH PLATEN-LOCKING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20240343431A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-17

    申请号:US18291485

    申请日:2021-07-29

    CPC classification number: B65B13/20 B65B13/04

    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a press-type strapping machine with a platen-locking system, that, when in a locked configuration, prevents the platen from descending regardless of its vertical position. The strapping machine includes a machine frame; a load supporter configured to support and move the load; a platen configured to compress the load against the load supporter; and a platen-locking system including a ratchet wheel, a locking arm, and an actuator operably connected to the locking arm and configured to move the locking arm relative to the ratchet wheel from a locked position to an unlocked position. When the locking arm is in the locked position, the locking arm engages the ratchet wheel in a manner that prevents the platen from descending. When the locking arm is in the unlocked position, the locking arm is disengaged from the ratchet wheel such that the platen can descend.

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