Pivoting hold-down device for use with an apparatus for manufacturing a package

摘要

The present disclosure relates to a hold-down device for use in the packaging industry. For example, the hold-down may be used with an apparatus for manufacturing a package. The hold-down may be configured to retain a packaging structure during the evacuation and/or sealing steps of a packaging process. The hold-down may include an elongate member and an attachment assembly. The elongate member may be configured to pivot and/or rotate about its longitudinal axis in response to a force exerted on the packaging structure during an evacuation and/or sealing step of a packaging process.

主权项

1. A packaging system, comprising:
a first hold-down device comprising:
a first elongate member having a longitudinal axis, wherein the first elongate member is substantially U-shaped along a transverse cross-section; anda first post;wherein the first elongate member is configured to rotate about its longitudinal axis in response to a force exerted on a packaging structure during an evacuation or sealing step of a packaging process, and wherein the first post is coupled to the first elongate member such that the first post is configured to remain in a fixed position while the first elongate member rotates about its longitudinal axis; and a second hold-down device comprising:
a second elongate member having a longitudinal axis; anda second post.