Patent ID: 6598379
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: B65B,B65D

Abstract:
A system for implementing the downward folding of outwardly projecting edge portions of slip sheets interposed between vertically stacked layers of articles forming a palletized load to be wrapped in plastic film wrapping material by means of a film wrapping machine comprising a fixed upstanding framework defining a wrapping station around which a plastic film dispensing assembly is moved so as to wrap the palletized load in plastic film wrapping material, comprising:a vertically movable framework; and a plurality of vertically oriented post means, mounted upon said vertically movable framework so as to be movable with said vertically movable framework, for engaging the outwardly projecting edge portions of the slip sheets, for folding the outwardly projecting edge portions of the slip sheets downwardly, and for maintaining the downwardly folded edge portions of the slip sheets in a downwardly folded state while the plastic film dispensing assembly secures the downwardly folded edge portions of the slip sheets in their downwardly folded states as a result of wrapping the palletized load within plastic film wrapping material.