Patent ID: 8826632
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. A packaging module for wrapping packs or article groups with packaging film, comprising: a horizontal conveyor transporting the packs or article groups in a upright position on the horizontal conveyor to a packaging station; and a film wrapper wrapping the packs or article groups being wrapped into a film section of a defined length during movement of the packs or article groups in a transport direction, the film wrapper comprising at least one wrapping rod extending perpendicular to the transport direction, the wrapping rod being guided on both sides of the horizontal conveyor by at least two continuous traction devices including a first continuous traction device and a second continuous traction device, the film section being clampingly held and/or guided during the wrapping process by the wrapping rod, the continuous traction devices guided in guidance contours defining a position and deflection of the continuous traction devices, each guidance contour comprising at least two guiding sections arranged in the transport direction, the guidance contours including a first guiding section and a second guiding section for guiding the first continuous traction device above the horizontal conveyor and a third guiding section and a fourth guiding section for guiding the second continuous traction device above the horizontal conveyor, the first and third guiding section being arranged in parallel and being adjustable pair wise either in the same direction in their vertical and/or horizontal position and/or each in an angular position about a pivot point and the second and fourth guiding section being arranged in parallel and being adjustable pair wise either in the same direction in their vertical and/or horizontal position and/or each in an angular position about a pivot point such that adjustment of the first, second, third and fourth guiding sections changes at least one of a length and a path of the first continuous traction device and the second continuous traction device above the horizontal conveyor, the first and third guiding sections being movable independent of the second and fourth guiding sections above the horizontal conveyor.