Patent ID: 6729357
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
A manually actuated strapping unit for wrapping a tightening strap around a packaged item, said unit comprising:a base plate which is provided with a supporting surface adapted to be placed on the packaged item; a sealing device for permanently connecting two layers of the tightening strap to each other; a tensioning device for applying a tension to the tightening strap, said tensioning device having a tensioning shaft, a tensioning wheel arranged on said tensioning shaft and a manually actuated tensioning lever for actuating said tensioning wheel; separating means for severing the tightening strap; and an axial coupling selectively coupling said tensioning lever with said tensioning wheel, said axial coupling comprising two coupling parts which have a plurality of engaging segments that can be brought into and out of engagement; wherein said segments are geometrically identical and said coupling parts have the same number of said identical segments.