US 11,523,617 B2 · Four clip clipping machine

Abstract

A clipping machine for producing sausage-shaped products is provided, comprising gathering means for forming a plait-like portion from tubular packaging casing filled with filling material and a closing unit for applying at least four closure means to the plait-like portion. Moreover, a guide unit is provided for guiding closure means to a closing unit of a clipping machine, being configured to supply at least two closure means to a first closing device of the closing unit and at least two further closure means to a second closing device of the closing unit. There is also provided a method for producing sausage-shaped products, comprising filling a portion of tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing with filling material, forming a plait-like portion therefrom and applying at least two closure means to a first section of the plait-like portion while substantially simultaneously applying two closure means to a second section of the plait-like portion.

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Dependent claims

A closing assembly for use with a clipping machine for producing sausage-shaped products the closing assembly comprising:

coupling means such as a connection portion for removably attaching the closing assembly to a clipping machine;
at least one fixed closing tool comprising an engagement surface configured for engaging at least a portion of at least one closure means;
and
at least one moveable closing tool being moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the at least one moveable closing tool comprising an engagement surface configured for engaging at least a portion of at least one closure means;
wherein:
in the engaged position, the at least one moveable closing tool is in alignment with the at least one fixed closing tool, such that the engagement surface of the at least one moveable closing tool and the engagement surface of the at least one fixed closing tool face substantially in the same direction;
and
in the disengaged position, the at least one moveable closing tool is out of alignment with the at least one fixed closing tool, such that the engagement surface of the at least one moveable closing tool and the engagement surface of the at least one fixed closing tool face in different directions.

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Four clip clipping machine

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