US3703796A
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Automatic packing and wrapping apparatus
Assignee: Kureha Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-12
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1991-02-12
Abstract
Abstract An automatic packing and wrapping apparatus for wrapping articles such as blocks of meat, comprising an assembly for forming a strip of synthetic resin film into a tubular shape, an assembly for feeding the article into the tubular film through nozzles, and an assembly for tying the ends of the film so as to seal the article in the film. The nozzles include a crushing mechanism comprising, for example, a rotary cutter and a fixed cutter each secured to the end of a respective nozzle. The article is crushed by the crushing mechanism at predetermined intervals to form alternate bulky and slender portions for every given length of the article in the film. The article portions within the film are pinched and squeezed by a pair of pinch rollers, and then the surrounding film is tied with metal clips or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Inoue
- 👤 Tetsuo Ishikawa
- 👤 Shingo Okada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B39/00; B65B39/001; B65B39/003; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/065; B65B9/00; B65B9/10; B65B9/20; B65B9/213; B65B9/2007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In an automatic packing and wrapping apparatus, comprising means for forming a strip of synthetic resin film into a tubular shape, means for feeding an article to be wrapped into said tubular film through nozzle means, and means for tying the film so as to seal the article in the film; the improvement comprising: a crushing mechanism in said nozzle means for crushing the article at predetermined intervals to form alternate bulky and slender portions for every given length of the article in the film, said nozzle means comprising a first nozzle rotatably connected to a second nozzle and said crushing mechanism comprising a first cutter secured to said first nozzle and a second cutter secured to said second nozzle, means for pinching and squeezing the slender portions in the film, and means for closing the ends of the film to seal the article portions therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In an automatic packing and wrapping apparatus, comprising means for forming a strip of synthetic resin film into a tubular shape, means for feeding an article to be wrapped into said tubular film through nozzle means, and means for tying the film so as to seal the article in the film; the improvement comprising: a crushing mechanism in said nozzle means for crushing the article at predetermined intervals to form alternate bulky and slender portions for every given length of the article in the film, said nozzle means comprising a first nozzle rotatably connected to a second nozzle and said crushing mechanism comprising a first cutter secured to said first nozzle and a second cutter secured to said second nozzle, means for pinching and squeezing the slender portions in the film, and means for closing the ends of the film to seal the article portions therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An automatic packing and wrapping apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said first nozzle is rotatably mounted within said second nozzle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An automatic packing and wrapping apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each of said first and second cutters includes two or more blades.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An automatic packing and wrapping apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said crushing mechanism comprises an elongated strip-like rotary cutter and an elongated strip-like fixed cutter each having blades on both sides thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
An automatic packing and wrapping apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said crushing mechanism comprises an elongated strip-like rotary cutter and elongated strip-like fixed cutter, each having blades on both sides thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |