Patent ID: 6178719
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: B29C,B65B

Abstract:
Device for at least one of cross joining and cross cutting of packaging webs in a packaging machine, comprising:multiple sets of cooperating tools,means for moving each of the sets of cooperating tools in complementary orbital paths, the cooperating tools of each set also being moved by said means for moving between an open position in which the cooperating tools are separated from each other for enabling the passage of a packaging item therebetween and an operative position in which the cooperating tools have been brought together against the packaging webs in a space between packaging items while executing a co-movement in a direction of advancement of the packaging webs at the same time, anda holder for holding each of said cooperating tools, said holder being selectively actuatable for preventing clamping-together of the respective set of cooperating tools as the tools move around said orbital paths.