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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 1978
Filed:
Dec. 21, 1976
Philip Lane Reid, Duncan, SC (US);
Riegel Textile Corporation, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for compressing and banding a predetermined number of generally flat, compressible articles, such as disposable diapers, includes the following. Devices are positioned at one end of the apparatus for successively receiving the articles and for positioning the articles in a longitudinally extending row. Devices are provided for moving a group of a predetermined number of the articles from the receiving and positioning devices in a generally longitudinal path of travel to the other end of the apparatus and for compressing the articles at the other end of the apparatus. Devices position banding material across the path of travel of the group of articles for allowing the banding material to position itself around the leading end and sides of the group of articles as the group is moved to the other end of the apparatus. Devices then move the banding material around the trailing end of the group of compressed articles. Devices seal the banding material together in encircling relationship around the compressed group of articles. Control devices are provided for sequentially controlling and operating the above devices for the compressing and banding operation by the apparatus. Preferably, ejector devices are provided for ejecting a compressed and banded group of articles from the apparatus.