초록 ▼

An improved apparatus is disclosed in which a tensioned plastic strap loop is placed about an article. The invention includes a laterally adjustable forward guide. The guide is pivotally connected to the feed nip of the drive mechanism so as to provide a constant gap between the nip and guide. The r

An improved apparatus is disclosed in which a tensioned plastic strap loop is placed about an article. The invention includes a laterally adjustable forward guide. The guide is pivotally connected to the feed nip of the drive mechanism so as to provide a constant gap between the nip and guide. The rear end of the guide rests upon and moves with the forward gripper. Thus, a guide is provided which minimizes abrasion, can receive straps of different widths, and be easily and quickly cleaned.

대표청구항 ▼

In a strapping apparatus, a front guide having a first passage therein and having its forward end pivotally connected to a rocker arm of a strap drive assembly; said rocker arm having feed and tension nips which cooperate with a feed wheel to propel the strap through said passage; whereby a substant

In a strapping apparatus, a front guide having a first passage therein and having its forward end pivotally connected to a rocker arm of a strap drive assembly; said rocker arm having feed and tension nips which cooperate with a feed wheel to propel the strap through said passage; whereby a substantially constant gap is provided between the region of exit of the strap from between said feed nip and said drive wheel and said front guide thereby minimizing jamming and abrading of the strap.