Patent ID: 6033354
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: A61F,B26D,B26F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
In a machine for producing cushioning dunnage from a strip of stock material, the produced cushioning dunnage having a longitudinal axis, an assembly for separating a length of produced cushioning dunnage in two comprising:a first pair of jaws positioned on one side of the cushioning dunnage and being fixed relative to said machine;a second pair of jaws positioned on the side of the cushioning dunnage opposite from said first pair of jaws and being selectively movable relative to said first pair of jaws to clamp the cushioning dunnage between said first and second pairs of jaws;a separating plate selectively movable between the respective jaws of said first and second pairs of jaws during clamping of the cushioning dunnage therebetween to separate the cushioning dunnage in two; anda drive mechanism for moving said second pair of jaws and said separating plate;wherein said drive mechanism comprises:a rotatable driving member;a first linkage connected to said driving member and operably connected to said second pair of jaws; anda second linkage connected to said driving member and operably connected to said separating plate.