Patent ID: 6651550
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
A modular strapping head assembly for use with a strapping machine of the type including a chute for positioning a strapping material around an associated load, the chute having an opening therein, the modular strapping head assembly comprising:a body; a strap receiving portion mounted to the body; a strapping material sealing portion mounted to the body; and an aligning and mounting portion mounted to the body, the aligning and mounting portion configured for independent, tool-less installation and removal of the modular strapping head assembly from the strapping machine, the aligning and mounting portion adapted for positioning the strapping head at the chute opening and maintaining the strapping head at the chute opening and further providing a conveyance path for the strapping material from into the chute, the aligning and mounting portion including a plurality of rail pins cooperable with associated rails positioned on the strapping machine, wherein at least one of the plurality of rail pins is further configured for cooperation with an associated retaining assembly positioned on the strapping machine to maintain the strapping head at the chute opening.