METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A PRODUCT SETTLER

摘要

A method and apparatus for settling a product in a package made on a form, fill and seal machine. In one aspect the invention comprises the steps: providing a package material on a product conduit of a form, fill and seal machine; forming a first end seal on the package material to form a partially formed package; filling the partially formed package with product; and settling the product in the partially formed package while continuously conveying the package material along the product conduit. In a second aspect, the invention comprises a product settler comprising a first object positioned to cause an impact against a package material. The impact agitates the package material and settles a product from an unsettled height to a settled height while the package material is continuously conveyed.

主权项

1. A method for settling a product in a package made on a form, fill and seal machine, the method comprising the steps:
a. providing a package material on a product conduit of a form, fill and seal machine; c. forming a first end seal on the package material to form a partially formed package; d. filling the partially formed package with the product; and e. settling the product in the partially formed package while continuously conveying the package material along the product conduit.