Patent ID: 6739037
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: B65B,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for continuously inserting a fastener (3) into a substantially flat and flexible plate or strip (1) to form a packing structure, said plate or strip being fitted with a channel (2) and two lips (2a, 2b) which partly close said channel, said fastener (3) adapted to be inserted between said lips, where said apparatus iswherein said apparatus comprises: a bending sub-assembly (8, 9) for slightly bending the strip or plate (1) transversely; an inserting sub-assembly (11, 12) for inserting the fastener into the channel; means (15, 16) for re-flattening the plate or strip (1) after insertion of the fastener therein; and means (19) for driving the plate or strip (1) at said channel (2) in the longitudinal direction.