Patent ID: 6758801
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B31D,C09D,Y10S

Abstract:
A cushioning conversion machine comprising a conversion assembly which converts a sheet stock material into a three dimensional cushioning product and a stock supply assembly which supplies the stock material to the conversion assembly;the conversion assembly including a forming assembly which inwardly turns lateral portions of the stock material as the stock material travels therethrough in a downstream direction; the stock supply assembly including at least one transversely extending member upstream of the forming assembly that is positioned to engage the stock material before the stock material enters the forming assembly; the at least one transversely extending member having end portions that taper inwardly relative to the central portions of the member and outwardly toward the adjacent ends of the member to allow inward urging of the lateral portions of the stock material in a same direction as the inward turning of the stock material in the forming assembly.