Dunnage conversion system and method with stock supply alignment
AssigneeRanpak Corp.
InventorsEdward W. Lintala, Carrie Schlegel
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Abstract
A dunnage-producing system includes a dunnage conversion machine for converting a stock material into a relatively less dense dunnage product, a supply of stock material, and a guide element. The conversion machine is rotatable about a substantially vertical axis. The supply of stock material includes a support for the stock material that is movable relative to the conversion machine, such as for replenishing the stock material. The guide element is rotatable with the conversion machine to maintain a consistent position relative to the conversion machine, thereby consistently positioning the support relative to the conversion machine to avoid tearing or jamming problems associated with an improperly aligned supply of sheet stock material.
Claims10
A dunnage-producing system, comprising:
- a dunnage conversion machine for converting a sheet stock material into a relatively less dense dunnage product, a supply of sheet stock material, and an adjustable wind guard having a panel that shields the stock material from wind and one or more height-adjustable supports mounted to the panel, where the support is adjustable between two positions, an up position extended above the panel for use in restraining the stock material from blowing in the wind as it travels from the supply to the dunnage converter, and a down position recessed in the panel.
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