Product packaging machine and method
AssigneeRanpak Corp.
InventorsBruno Lespinasse, Henri Hiisilä
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Abstract
A method for wrapping a product for shipment includes advancing a base layer in a downstream direction and placing a product for wrapping on the base layer. After the product is placed on the base layer, an adhesive is deposited onto the base layer at a location adjacent the product. A cover layer is then applied over the top of the product and the base layer. The cover layer is secured to the base layer via the adhesive, and the product is secured to the base layer by the cover layer being secured to the base layer both upstream and downstream of the product. The base layer is then transversely folded over both the cover layer and the product to securely wrap the product for shipment.
Claims17
A method for wrapping a product for shipment, the method comprising the following steps:
- placing a product on a base layer;
- extending a cover layer lengthwise on top of the product;
- securing the cover layer to the base layer so that the product is secured to the base layer by the cover layer;
- cutting the base layer and the cover layer after the securing step;
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- folding lateral portions of the base layer around the product widthwise and affixing the lateral portions of the base layer together after the securing step.
A packaging system for wrapping a product for shipment, comprising:
- a product delivery assembly configured to place a product on a base layer;
- a sensor for detecting an upstream end of the product on the base layer;
- an adhesive applicator configured to deposit an adhesive to the base layer at a location upstream of the product based on a signal from the sensor;
- a stock material feed assembly configured to apply a cover layer on top of the product and the base layer;
- a pressing element configured to press the cover layer to the base layer so that the adhesive secures the cover layer to the base layer in such a manner that the product is secured to the base layer by the cover layer;
- a folding assembly downstream of the pressing element configured to fold lateral portions of the base layer widthwise around the product and the cover layer;
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- an adhesive applicator positioned to apply adhesive to the base layer to secure the folded lateral portions together.
A method for wrapping a product comprising:
- supplying sheet stock material for a base layer and for a cover layer;
- advancing the base layer and the cover layer in a downstream direction;
- placing a product on the base layer;
- extending a cover layer lengthwise over the product and the base layer;
- securing the cover layer to the base layer upstream and downstream of the product so that the product is secured to the base layer by the cover layer;
- cutting the cover layer and the base layer to separate the cover layer secured to the base layer from a sheet stock material supply;
- transversely folding lateral portions of the base layer widthwise over the cover layer and the product;
- securing the lateral portions of the base layer together over the cover layer and the product.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.