All electric friction fusion strapping tool
CA 1138316 A · Owner: Signode Corporation · Inventors: Nix, Robert J.
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A tool is provided for constricting a loop of thermoplastic strap that encircles an article and has overlapping strap segments and for sealing the segments with a friction fusion weld. A multiple drive shaft assembly is driven by a motor which can be rotated in a first direction and then in a second opposite direction. The drive shaft assembly is engaged to a tension wheel in the first direction of rotation to constrict and tension the loop. A sensing and control means senses a predetermined loop tension level and reverses rotation of one of the drive shafts to the second direction. A mechanism responsive to the rotation of the shaft in the second direction is provided for pressing the …
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- Granted December 28, 1982. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 28, 1999.
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