Patent ID: 6955033
Filing Date: 2005-10-18
Classification: A45D,B65B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for pushing sections of tubular film over elongate objects, which preferably have varying cross sections, comprising one or two continuously movable endless holding conveyors which hold the objects with holding devices, preferably at one or both ends, to transport the objects lying down transversely with respect to their longitudinal extent, comprising a tubular film pushing device to push the section of tubular film, wherein said apparatus comprises a pushable sleeve with means to move the sleeve synchronously with the holding conveyors, the section of tubular film can be arranged on the sleeve, the outer diameter of the sleeve corresponds at least to the largest cross section of the object, wherein said apparatus comprises a sleeve pushing device, to guide the sleeve over the object before the tubular film pushing device pushes the film, while the pushable sleeve is pulled back by the sleeve pushing device, wherein the sleeve pushing device for guiding the sleeve has a guide pin which is guided in a guided groove, and wherein the film pushing device for pushing the section of tubular film onto the object is in connection to a third pin which is guided in a third guide groove.