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Apparatus for producing bag packages
Assignee: Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft
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Filing: 1980-12-30
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Granted: 1982-12-28
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Expires: 2000-12-30
Abstract
Abstract In apparatus for producing bag packages and including a shaping mandrel presenting a shaping surface and a longitudinal seal forming device for forming a panel of sealable material into a tube and transverse sealing jaws and severing blades for dividing the tube into individual bags, the mandrel includes members defining two carriages mounted at diametrically opposite sides of the mandrel and forming at least in part the shaping surface of the mandrel, and there are further provided clamping members each mounted to face a respective carriage and to be moved toward the shaping mandrel to press the tube against the carriages and thus clamp the tube, and elements connecting the carriages and clamping members together for movement in unison in the longitudinal direction of the mandrel.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruno Grundler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B9/00; B65B9/10; B65B9/20; B65B9/2014; B65B51/00; B65B51/10; B65B51/26; B65B51/30; B65B9/2042; B65B9/213; B65B9/22; B65B2220/00; B65B2220/16; B65B2220/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
In apparatus for producing bag packages and including a shaping mandrel presenting a shaping surface and a longitudinal seal forming device for forming a panel of sealable material into a tube and transverse sealing jaws and severing blades for dividing the tube into individual bags, the improvement wherein said mandrel comprises means defining two carriages mounted at diametrically opposite sides of said mandrel and forming at least in part the shaping surface of said mandrel, and said apparatus further comprises clamping members each mounted to face a respective carriage and to be moved toward said shaping mandrel to press the tube against said carriages and thus clamp the tube; and means connecting said carriages and clamping members together for movement in unison in the longitudinal direction of said mandrel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
In apparatus for producing bag packages and including a shaping mandrel presenting a shaping surface and a longitudinal seal forming device for forming a panel of sealable material into a tube and transverse sealing jaws and severing blades for dividing the tube into individual bags, the improvement wherein said mandrel comprises means defining two carriages mounted at diametrically opposite sides of said mandrel and forming at least in part the shaping surface of said mandrel, and said apparatus further comprises clamping members each mounted to face a respective carriage and to be moved toward said shaping mandrel to press the tube against said carriages and thus clamp the tube; and means connecting said carriages and clamping members together for movement in unison in the longitudinal direction of said mandrel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said shaping mandrel has a rectangular cross section and is provided with recesses along opposite sides thereof, and said carriages are flat plates and are disposed in said recesses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said plates are provided with tongues and said shaping mandrel is provided with corresponding guide grooves in which said tongues engage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said carriages are disposed in the two shorter sides of the rectangular cross section of said shaping mandrel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said connecting means comprise rigid displacement members carrying said clamping jaws and guided so as to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction of said mandrel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5 further comprising a pneumatic drive connected for moving said clamping members toward said mandrel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said shaping mandrel has the form of a hollow prism presenting a central cavity and is provided with sealing walls located between said recesses for said carriages and said cavity.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein each said recess includes a portion between the respective carriage therein and the associated sealing wall, which portion defines an air channel which extends in the longitudinal direction of said mandrel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein a portion of said shaping mandrel at the end thereof in the direction of advance of the panel therealong is stationarily mounted.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 further comprising a stamp member located adjacent said mandrel portion, and means connected for displacing said member in the longitudinal direction of said mandrel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | 1986-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-27 | 1990-06-28 | 1990-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-27 | 1994-06-28 | 1994-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |