摘要 |
<p>A packaging apparatus includes a support unit (16) having a first support shaft (16a) adapted to rotatably support a film roll (9) in a cantilevered manner; a packaging unit adapted to receive the film of the film roll supported by the support unit, the packaging unit being adapted to package items with the film; and a temporary holding unit (60). The temporary holding unit (60) has a second support shaft (60a) adapted to support the film roll in a cantilevered manner, and a movement mechanism configured to controllably pass the film roll from the second support shaft to the first support shaft when the first support shaft and the second support shaft are substantially aligned. Film rolls can be transferred by sliding of plates (16b, 60b) along the shafts. The packaging unit may employ the film in vertical form-fill-seal packaging.</p> |