Patent ID: 6594970
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
A method for securing products deposited upon a pallet for supporting the products and having a perimeter of a given shape, with a film derived from a supply roll, said film having a given width, comprising the steps of:a) placing an array of products upon a top surface of said pallet to form a first layer of products on said pallet; b) then moving the pallet a given distance to pass said first layer into a hollow guide having a shape substantially conforming to the shape of the perimeter of said pallet to expose at least a side portion of said pallet beneath a lower edge of said guide, said exposed side portion being less than the width of said film; and c) then wrapping a loop of the film about an exposed side portion of said pallet so that the film engages exterior portions of said pallet and said guide so that forces that would otherwise be exerted upon said first layer of products are substantially fully transferred to said pallet and said guide.