Patent ID: 7150222
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for longitudinally strapping a pack, using a tape-like strap, said apparatus having a conveyance element for moving the pack along an axis running in a direction of conveyance to a strapping position in a strapping station and a feed unit for feeding strap, the apparatus comprising: a frame-like strap guide duct configured to receive strap from the feed unit and comprising a closed loop configured to strap the pack in a direction parallel to the direction of conveyance, the strap guide duct having a portion laterally offset from the conveyance element and configured such that a clearance is produced with respect to the pack so that the pack may move into and out of the strapping station without interference with the strap guide duct, a steering element being associated with the strap guide duct to center the strap released from the strap guide duct in the strapping station on the pack, and wherein: the strap guide duct comprises: