Interchangeable cutting elements for sealing machine

摘要

A sealing machine adapted to support a plurality of different heating/sealing/cutting mechanisms, including tubular heaters and heated cutting blades, is disclosed. The sealing machine utilizes a common interface and mounting system for all side sealers. In addition, in some embodiments, the control system within the sealing machine is adapted to monitor and control the temperature of these various mechanisms automatically so as to create proper seals.

主权项

1. A side sealing machine adapted to support a plurality of modular heating/sealing/cutting mechanisms for sealing a film, comprising:
a universal side mechanism, comprising:
opposing sets of pulleys and belts to guide said film toward a modular heating/sealing/cutting assembly; anda mounting mechanism, adapted to hold said modular heating/sealing/cutting assembly; a power connector for supplying power to said modular heating/sealing/cutting assembly; a feedback connector for receiving feedback information from said modular heating/sealing/cutting assembly; the universal side mechanism configured to be operatively connected with either of:
a) a first modular heating/sealing/cutting assembly, adapted to heat, seal and cut said film, comprising:
a mounting mechanism, adapted to cooperate with said mounting mechanism on said universal side mechanism, wherein said mounting mechanism utilizes a common interface across mounting mechanisms on a plurality of modular heating/sealing/cutting assemblies;a power input, adapted to be connected to said power connector;a feedback output, adapted to be connected to said feedback connector; anda first heating/sealing/cutting element utilizing a first technology; orb) a second modular heating/sealing/cutting assembly, adapted to heat, seal and cut said film, comprising:
a mounting mechanism, adapted to cooperate with said mounting mechanism on said universal side mechanism, wherein said mounting mechanism utilizes a common interface across mounting mechanisms on said plurality of modular heating/sealing/cutting assemblies;a power input, adapted to be connected to said power connector;a feedback output, adapted to be connected to said feedback connector; anda second heating/sealing/cutting element utilizing a second technology, different than said first technology.