摘要 |
The invention relates to a method for packaging flat articles, whereby said flat articles (1), when in a transport flow (3), are covered on both sides by a packaging means (2a, 2b) and a processing means (11) establishes cross-connections between subsequent articles (1) in an upper area (2a) and a lower area (2b) of the packaging means. Processing means (11), for example welder terminals (11) that are moved along with a transport flow (3), are provided with at least one resilient hold-down element (12a, 12b) each which brings the packaging means (2a, 2b) to be processed into a defined position in relation to each other. The hold-down element (12a, 12b) compresses the packaging means (2a, 2b) before the processing means contacts the packaging means (2a, 2b) and executes a processing operation such as welding or pressing. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the transport flow, in the area of processing, is transported by means of a support belt which exerts a force countering the forces exerted by the hold-down elements (12a, 12b) and the processing means (11) onto the transport flow. |