| 摘要 |
<p>An apparatus (10) for applying a twist-tie (100) to a multiple serving, recloseable, flexible packaging container (142) including a payout mechanism (16) for holding a supply of twist-tie material (25). An extracting and cutting mechanism (62) is configured to extract a continuous length of twist-tie material from the supply of twist-tie material (25) and cut a twist-tie (100) of a desired length. A magnetic application mechanism (102) produces a magnetic force sufficient to remove the twist-tie (100) (at least a portion of which is metallic) from the extracting and cutting mechanism (62). A dispensing mechanism (132) dispenses a hot melt adhesive material (134) on the twist-tie (100) held by the magnetic application mechanism (102). The magnetic application mechanism (102) then applies the twist-tie (100) to a surface of a container (142). The adhesive material (134) acts to secure the twist-tie (100) to the container (142).</p> |
