Methods for applying sliders to reclosable plastic bags
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B31B-001/90
B65B-061/18
B65D-033/16
출원번호
US-0245080
(2002-09-17)
발명자
/ 주소
Thomas, Toby R.
Kolovich, Nathan A.
Cappel, Craig E.
Pistner, Timothy W.
Provan, Alexander R.
출원인 / 주소
Pactiv Corporation
대리인 / 주소
Jenkens & Gilchrist
인용정보
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23인용 특허 :
173
초록▼
Methods are provided for making slider-operated fasteners for use in reclosable plastic bags using at least a double index and dual unit operations. The methods involve forming two preseals, forming two notches within the preseals, applying two sliders into the previously formed notches, and applyin
Methods are provided for making slider-operated fasteners for use in reclosable plastic bags using at least a double index and dual unit operations. The methods involve forming two preseals, forming two notches within the preseals, applying two sliders into the previously formed notches, and applying two end stops proximate the previously applied sliders by having the various stations perform their respective functions, either simultaneously or at generally the same time, on different parts of the fastener spaced approximately at a double index. Also provided are methods of producing finished bags by applying the slider-operated fastener to a flat web of plastic film and conveying the web to a vertical or a horizontal form-fill-seal machine.
대표청구항▼
1. A method of applying at least two sliders onto a fastener comprising:providing the fastener, the fastener including first and second opposing tracks, the first and second tracks including respective first and second interlocking profiles and respective first and second fins extending from the res
1. A method of applying at least two sliders onto a fastener comprising:providing the fastener, the fastener including first and second opposing tracks, the first and second tracks including respective first and second interlocking profiles and respective first and second fins extending from the respective first and second profiles;forming at least a first and a second opening into the tracks and the fins, the first opening is located downstream from the second opening, the first and second openings assist in defining a first segment and a second segment, the first segment is located upstream from and adjacent to the second opening, the second segment is located between the first opening and the second opening;moving the second segment into a different plane from a plane of the first segment;feeding a first slider into the first opening and a second slider into the second opening at generally the same time;applying the first slider onto the second segment of the tracks and the second slider onto the first segment of the tracks at generally the same time as the fastener indexes forward. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the moving step comprises bending the second segment into a horizontal plane wherein the angle between the first and second segments relative to one another is at least about 20°. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of moving is accomplished using separate fingers while the fastener is temporarily stopped or being indexed forward. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of forming the first opening and the second opening is accomplished with a reciprocating cutter or a rotary cutter. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the first and second openings are slits or cuts in the tracks. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of feeding occurs while the fastener is temporarily stopped. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of applying is accomplished by threading. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of applying the first slider onto the second segment of the tracks is accomplished with a first pair of grippers and the step of applying the second slider onto the first segment of the tracks is accomplished with a second pair of grippers. 9. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of moving the second segment back into the plane of the first segment. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the moving step comprises bending the first segment into a first plane and bending the second segment into a second plane, wherein the first and second planes are positioned at an angle relative to one another of at least about 20°. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the first and second planes are positioned at an angle relative to one another of less than about 100°. 12. The method of claim 1, wherein the first and second openings are notches in the tracks. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the notches are defined by a respective pair of opposing sides and a respective bottom bridging the opposing sides. 14. The method of claim 12, wherein the notches are generally U-shaped. 15. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of feeding is accomplished with a first slider inserter unit aligned with the first opening including at least one row of sliders and a second slider inserter unit aligned with the second opening including at least one row of sliders. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the first and second slider inserter units are gravity feeders, power feeders, or mechanically driven feeders. 17. The method of claim 15, wherein the step of moving is accomplished by pivoting the second slider inserter unit into a different plane from the first slider inserter unit and using the second slider inserter unit to move the second segment into a different plane from the first segment. 18. The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of releasing the second slider to travel with and remain on the first segment of the tracks and releasing the first slider to travel with and remain on the s econd segment of the tracks as the fastener indexes forward. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the step of releasing the second slider to travel with and remain on the first segment of the tracks is accomplished with a first pair of grippers and the step of releasing the first slider to travel with and remain on the second segment of the tracks is accomplished with a second pair of grippers. 20. A method of applying at least two sliders onto a web of plastic film comprising:providing a web of plastic film;providing a fastener including first and second opposing tracks, the first and second tracks including respective first and second interlocking profiles and respective first and second fins extending from the respective first and second profiles;forming at least a first and a second opening into the tracks and the fins, the first opening is located downstream from the second opening, the first and second openings assist in defining a first segment and a second segment, the first segment is located upstream from and adjacent to the second opening, the second segment is located between the first opening and the second opening;moving the second segment into a different plane from a plane of the first segment;feeding a first slider into the first opening and a second slider into the second opening at generally the same time;applying the first slider onto the second segment of the tracks and the second slider onto the first segment of the tracks at generally the same time as the fastener indexes forward; andattaching the fastener to the web of plastic film. 21. The method of claim 20, wherein the step of feeding occurs while the fastener is temporarily stopped. 22. The method of claim 20, wherein the step of applying is accomplished by threading. 23. The method of claim 20, wherein the step of applying the first slider onto the second segment of the tracks is accomplished with a first pair of grippers and the step of applying the second slider onto the first segment of the tracks is accomplished with a second pair of grippers. 24. The method of claim 20, wherein the first and second openings are notches in the tracks. 25. The method of claim 20, wherein the moving step comprises bending the first segment into a first plane and bending the second segment into a second plane, wherein the first and second planes are positioned at an angle relative to one another of at least about 20°. 26. The method of claim 20, wherein the moving step comprises bending the second segment into a horizontal plane wherein the angle between the first and second segments relative to one another is at least about 20°. 27. The method of claim 20, wherein the step of moving is accomplished using separate fingers while the fastener is temporarily stopped or being indexed forward. 28. The method of claim 20, further comprising the step of moving the second segment back into the plane of the first segment. 29. The method of claim 20, further comprising the steps of releasing the second slider to travel with and remain on the first segment of the tracks and releasing the first slider to travel with and remain on the second segment of the tracks as the fastener indexes forward. 30. The method of claim 29, wherein the step of releasing the second slider to travel with and remain on the first segment of the tracks is accomplished with a first pair of grippers and the step of releasing the first slider to travel with and remain on the second segment of the tracks is accomplished with a second pair of grippers. 31. The method of claim 20, wherein the step of feeding is accomplished with a first slider inserter unit aligned with the first opening including at least one row of sliders and a second slider inserter unit aligned with the second opening including at least one row of sliders. 32. The method of claim 31, wherein the first and second slider inserter units are gravity feeders, power feeders, or mechanically driven feeders. 33. The method of claim 31, wherein the step of moving is accomplished by pivoting the second slider inserter unit into a different plane from the first slider inserter unit and using the second slider inserter unit to move the second segment into a different plane from the first segment. 34. A method of making reclosable plastic bags comprising:providing a web of plastic film;providing a fastener including first and second opposing tracks, the first and second tracks including respective first and second interlocking profiles and respective first and second fins extending from the respective first and second profiles;sealing the first and second fins to each other;forming at least a first and a second opening into the tracks and the fins, the first opening is located downstream from the second opening, the first and second openings assist in defining a first segment and a second segment, the first segment is located upstream from and adjacent to the second opening, the second segment is located between the first opening and the second opening;moving the second segment into a different plane from a plane of the first segment;feeding a first slider into the first opening and a second slider into the second opening at generally the same time;applying the first slider onto the second segment of the tracks and the second slider onto the first segment of the tracks at generally the same time as the fastener indexes forward;moving the second segment back into the plane of the first segment; conveying the fastener to an end stop applicator;forming at least a first end stop on the first segment of the tracks and at least a second end stop on the second segment of the tracks;attaching the fastener to the web of plastic film; andforming the web into a plurality of interconnected plastic bags. 35. The method of claim 34, further comprising the step of successively filling and sealing the plurality of interconnected plastic bags. 36. The method of claim 34, further comprising the steps of releasing the second slider to travel with and remain on the first segment of the tracks and releasing the first slider to travel with and remain on the second segment of the tracks as the fastener indexes forward. 37. The method of claim 36, wherein the step of releasing the second slider to travel with and remain on the first segment of the tracks is accomplished with a first pair of grippers and the step of releasing the first slider to travel with and remain on the second segment of the tracks is accomplished with a second pair of grippers.
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