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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2004
Filed:
May. 25, 2001
Nelson Cheung, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A strapping machine for forming a seal between two portions of strapping material includes a fixed support and a movable support movable away from and toward the fixed support to form the seal. The strapping machine includes an eccentric shaft defining primary and secondary axes of rotation, and having a key extending from an end thereof. The movable support moves about the secondary axis. An actuating lever rotates about the primary axis to move the movable support toward and away from the fixed support. A shaft securing member has a key receiving aperture for engaging the shaft key in only one orientation. The shaft securing member is fastened to the body to secure the shaft in a desired orientation. The strapping machine includes a reversible actuating lever to accommodate strapping operations in multiple orientations. A variable strap width assembly accommodates use of various strap widths.