Patent ID: 6460314
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
A wrapping machine for wrapping an article located in a wrapping area, comprising:web delivering means for delivering a web; first clamping means for clamping a first end of the web extending from the web delivering means; first moving means for moving the first clamping means; cutting means for cutting the web extending from the web delivering means and therefor providing a web piece for wrapping the article; second clamping means for clamping a second end of the web piece that is a free end opposite to said first end; second moving means for moving the second clamping means; fastening means for fastening the web piece on the article; and a controller for controlling the web delivering means, the first and second clamping means, the first and second moving means, the cutting means, and the fastening means following a predetermined sequencing program in such a way that, in operation, the web piece is moved and put down over the article by means of the first and second clamping means and the first and second moving means, and is fastened to the article by means of the fastening means, wherein: (i) the first moving means comprise: a first assembly on which the first clamping means is mounted; and a first sliding means for sliding the first assembly along the wrapping area, the first sliding means being controlled by the controller; and (ii) the second moving means comprise: a second assembly on which the second clamping means is mounted; and a second sliding means for sliding the second assembly, the second sliding means being controlled by the controller; the machine further comprising:a third assembly on which the web delivering means and the cutting means are mounted.