Patent ID: 9586708
Date: 2017-03-07
CPC Classifications: B65B

Claim:
1. A strapping apparatus for carrying out a strapping operation for strapping an article with a strapping band, the strapping apparatus having a base plate for positioning on the article, comprising: a tensioning device for applying a tension on the strapping band, the tensioning device having an actuatable tensioning tool configured to be brought into and out of contact with the band; a friction welding sealing device for contacting overlying layers of the strapping band to permanently seal the overlying layers of the strapping band to each other; a plurality of actuating elements for controlling at least one operating function of the strapping apparatus, an operating function of the least one operating function carried out based on one or more operating parameters, wherein a parameter of the one or more operating parameters is set upon actuation of one or more of the actuating elements, and the strapping apparatus further includes a lock actuatable between a first condition preventing adjustment of the set parameter and a second condition permitting adjustment of the set parameter; a motor for driving the tensioning device and the friction welding sealing device; and a tensioning button for starting the motor; wherein, with the lock in the first condition, actuation of the tensioning button causes the motor to drive the tensioning device and/or the sealing device.