Strapex Ag

Karl Fischer

A band or strap of synthetic material, for instance thermoplastic material, placed as a ligature around a package or article to be wrapped is tensioned and its ends connected together, for instance by friction welding, by means of a tensioning and connecting apparatus for connecting overlapping strap ends of synthetic or thermoplastic material. The tensioning and connecting apparatus comprises a clamping member or shoe for restraining or holding the innermost end of the band or strap, a connecting or friction welding device and a tensioning device in the form of a slotted wheel located subsequent to the connecting or friction welding device as viewed in the direction from which tension is applied. The connecting or welding procedure involves a transverse motion such as vibration or oscillation of the innermost, free end of the strap or band relative to the longitudinal axis of the strap. The welding element of the connecting or friction welding device is driven by an electric motor which is powered by a built-in battery. A single actuation lever with a rotating knob or control grip allows execution of all operating procedures or functions. The tensioning and connecting apparatus can be used independently of an electrical power supply network, is versatile and is operable at any location.

Tensioning and connecting apparatus for connecting overlapping strap

An apparatus for use with a strapping machine for displacing and tensioning a strapping band about an article or the like, wherein band rolls, about which there is wrapped the strapping band, are operatively coupled with a reversible drive motor, and between the drive motor and at least one of the band rolls there is provided a speed reduction stage which is switched-on, due to the response of an overload coupling, during the rotational sense corresponding to tensioning of the strapping band. According to the invention, three successive band rolls are provided which are coupled with one another for carrying out the same peripheral rotation by means of a form-locking transmission or drive. During the rotational sense or direction, corresponding to the feed direction, the transmission or drive elements associated with the first and the third band rolls form a step-up transmission for the transmission or drive element of the intermediate band roll, whereas with a rotational sense corresponding to tensioning of the band the transmission element of the intermediate band roll is capable of being coupled direct with the drive motor by means of a freewheeling coupling, which blocks in response to the overload coupling, through the agency of the speed reduction stage.

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Wohlen, Switzerland

Karl Fischer