Patent ID: 6691389
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: A22C,Y10T

Abstract:
Device for closing tube-like packaging, having a closing end which is gathered into a braid, with a closing clamp, comprising a matrix and a tappet device having a tappet movable in a path towards and outlet of the tappet device, the matrix and tappet device being movable from a first position in which they are situated outside a space occupied by a package to be closed, reciprocally into a second position on the braid, and a stationary magazine disposed to supply closing clamps into the path of said movable tappet, wherein the tappet device with the movable tappet is movable relative to the magazine, and the magazine opens in proximity to the path of the movable tappet only when the tappet device is in said first position.