| 摘要 |
<p>A strap dispensing and accumulating apparatus (70) includes a device (90) for feeding strap (S) from a supply (14) to a strapping machine (M) and an accumulator for accumulating strap being fed forwards from the supply (14) or being pushed backwards by the strapping machine (M). The accumulator includes a stretch-out box (30) having an inlet (34), an outlet (36), and a lower wall (40). When pivoted to one position, an strap guide (60) coacts with the lower wall (40), and with other elements, to define a channel for strap between the inlet (34) and the outlet (36). A detecting device (230) is arranged to deactuate the feeding device (90) when strap accumulating in the stretch-out box (30) reaches a predetermined level. A flexible chute (200) guides strap from the outlet (36) to a strapping head (M) of a strapping machine. A combination of such apparatus with a strapping machine having a strapping head is disclosed. <IMAGE></p> |
