APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEALING VALVED BAGS TRANSPORTED BY A CONVEYER

A method and apparatus for sealing a valued bag transported by a conveyor. The valued bag has a body with a longitudinal axis, a center of gravity, and a sealable valve. At least a portion of the sealable valve protrudes from the body in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the long...

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Hauptverfasser: KELLEY, ROBERT G, AVILA, MICHAEL R, ALDRIDGE, JERRY L, GILES, DON G
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Sprache:eng ; fre
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Zusammenfassung:A method and apparatus for sealing a valued bag transported by a conveyor. The valued bag has a body with a longitudinal axis, a center of gravity, and a sealable valve. At least a portion of the sealable valve protrudes from the body in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the longitudinal access. The apparatus includes a conveyor for transporting the valued bag in a direction of travel substantially parallel to its longitudinal access. A stop member stops the transportation of the valued bag when the sealable valve is aligned with a sealing area. A ram member positions the valued bag to dispose at least a portion of the sealable valve into the sealing area. An ultrasonic horn and anvil engage an d seal the sealable valve. The stop member is removed from the path of the sealed bag, allowing it to resume transportation along the conveyor.