Patent ID: 6253532
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: A01F,B65B

Abstract:
Apparatus for wrapping an object with stretch film, comprising:a power-stretch film dispenser having a plurality of driven rollers rotatable at different surface speeds for drawing film from a supply, for stretching it and for dispensing the stretched film;means to support the object;drive means to drive one of the dispenser and the object rotationally relative to the other, for winding turns of film dispensed by the dispenser about the object; anda direct mechanical drive transmission linking the drive means and the dispenser for rotating at least one of the dispenser rollers, whereby the speed of the drive means controls the speed of at least one of the dispenser rollers such that in use the rate at which stretched film is dispensed is proportional to the rate at which turns of film are wound around the object.