Patent ID: 7305809
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. A device for cutting and fixing plastic film in machines for wrapping palletized loads, comprising: means for spacing ( 1 ) at least one layer ( 2 a ) of the film ( 2 ) at a distance from the rest of the wrapping already applied to the palletized load ( 13 ) so as to create an empty compartment ( 16 ) between said layer ( 2 a ) and the palletized load ( 13 ); means for cutting ( 3 ) the film ( 2 ); and means for withholding ( 8 ) the film ( 2 ) in the proximity of at least one end ( 7 ) of the cut film ( 2 ), wherein said device comprises means for deforming ( 4 ; 17 ) said layer ( 2 a ) of film ( 2 ) so as to enable access to said compartment ( 16 ), and means for pushing ( 6 ) the end ( 7 ) of the cut film ( 2 ) within the compartment ( 16 ).