Center-folded film splicer

摘要

A center-folded film splicer is disclosed. The splicer comprises a splicer assembly that is adjustably mounted to a wrapping device such that it can be moved between a storage position and an operating (or splicing) position. The splicer assembly comprises a pair of heat bars, an upper heat bar and a lower heat bar, connected with a synchronized hinge and a back-up pad bar disposed therebetween. In this manner, the upper and lower layers (or “legs”) of the films from a depleted film roll and a fresh film roll can be simultaneously sealed to each other to create a continuous film that does not need to be rethreaded through the wrapping device when replacing film rolls.

主权项

1. A center-folded film splicer for a wrapping device, comprising:
a frame; a track attached to the frame; and a splicer assembly attached to the track, the splicer assembly comprising a synchronized hinge, an upper heat bar coupled to the hinge, a lower heat bar coupled to the hinge, and a backup pad bar attached to the hinge and disposed between the upper heat bar and the lower heat bar, wherein the hinge is configured to pivot the upper heat bar and the lower heat bar in unison.