Apparatus for producing a connection between two overlapping band sections of a package strip and improved closure seal for use therewith

An apparatus for producing a connection between two overlapping band sections of a strap placed about a package or the like by means of a closure seal, comprising a band tensioning roll, a closure mechanism for closing the closure seal about the overlapping band ends, an actuation mechanism, said closure mechanism including a punch for closing the closure seal, said punch having a work surface embodying a substantially flat press surface intended to act upon a flap of the closure seal and a curved flanging surface intended to act upon a flange edge of the closure seal, said apparatus further including a housing, a first shaft mounted in said housing, the actuation mechanism comprising an actuation lever pivotable about said shaft, two ratchet wheels mounted on said first shaft within the housing, a first one of the ratchet wheels being rigidly connected with said shaft, a gear rotatably mounted upon said shaft, the second ratchet wheel being connected with the rotatably mounted gear, a toothed segment meshing with the rotatably mounted gear, a second shaft, the toothed segment being secured to the second shaft, said second shaft having a front end carrying a control disk, and a roll eccentrically mounted upon the control disk for acting upon the punch.