Patent ID: 6684612
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
The wrapping machine for winding a width of film with a top lateral edge and a bottom lateral edge of a reel of wrapping film around the load, comprising a frame, a reel holder connected to the frame, means connected to the frame for winding the width of film around the load, a device connected to the frame for cutting and welding the width of film and a device connected to the frame for pleating the width of film, the pleating device being intended to bring the two lateral edges of the width of film closer together, wherein the pleating device is adapted for bringing the two lateral edges of the width of film closer together by sliding the top lateral edge downwards, the pleating device comprising a distancing bar wherein the distancing bar base articulates with the frame and the distancing bar comprises a longitudinally mounted rotatable section, wherein the distancing bar comprises more than one rotatable section, wherein the sections are independently rotatable of each other to prevent the top part of the width of film from rolling up and forming a twist.