Device for centering a load in a bagging machine
AssigneeComptex, Inc.
InventorDavid M. Higgins
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Abstract
In a bagging machine for covering a loaded pallet with a bag formed from a tubing of material such as heat-shrink film, a centering device for centering the pallet within the bagging machine. A trolley is mounted for movement across the face of the pallet and is used to place the load within the bagging machine. Means is provided for moving the trolley across the face of the load. Further, means is provided for sensing the side of the load when the trolley is centered with the load, with the sensing means being coupled to the trolley for movement therewith.
Claims6
A centering device in a bagging machine for centering load being presented to the bagging machine for covering with a bag comprising:
- a trolley mounted for movement across the face of the load, said trolley being adapted to place the load within the bagging machine;
- means for moving the trolley across the face of the load;
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- means for sensing the side of the load when the trolley is centered with the load, said sensing means being coupled to said trolley for movement therewith.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.