Patent ID: 6848241
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. A strapping head for a strapping machine of the type having a feed assembly and a chute, the strapping machine configured to receive first and second courses of associated strapping material, position, tension and seal the strapping material around a load, the strapping head comprising: a stationary body; an anvil mounted to the body, the anvil having a slot formed therein; a sealing member disposed in the anvil slot and positioned for oscillating movement therein, the sealing member oscillating in a longitudinal direction and restrained from movement in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction, the sealing member having a coupling end; a drive for providing oscillating movement to the sealing member, the drive having a rotating output element; and an offset link operably connecting the drive rotating element and the sealing member coupling end, the offset link having a first element adapted to receive an eccentric movement and a second element adapted to deliver a linear oscillating movement, the first and second elements being operably connected to one another by a connecting member.