Abstract: A random access method and apparatus are provided. The method includes: The terminal device receives system information that indicates a first random access configuration of N first features of a network device, one first feature is one feature or one feature combination, the first random access configuration includes M first configurations and N second configurations, there is a correspondence between the M first configurations and the N second configurations, and M and N are positive integers. The terminal device initiates random access based on the first random access configuration. A random access configuration is for the N first features, and the first configuration is a shared configuration. The shared configuration may be a parameter shared by a plurality of first features. The second configuration is a dedicated configuration and is a configuration applicable to the one first feature.

Abstract: A stretch film dispensing apparatus gathers the stretch film into a flattened strap for use in securing an object to a pallet for shipping. The stretch film can be converted into a string or rope by passing it through one or more of a hook, funnel, apparatus, set of gears, or the like to effect stretching and/or twisting of the film into a string or rope. The string or rope is then pressed between two rollers biased together with sufficient force to flatten the string or rope into a flattened strap that maintains its structural integrity to be used as a replacement for plastic or metallic strapping.

Abstract: A stretch film dispensing apparatus gathers the stretch film into a flattened strap for use in securing an object to a pallet for shipping. The stretch film can be converted into a string or rope by passing it through one or more of a hook, funnel, apparatus, set of gears, or the like to effect stretching and/or twisting of the film into a string or rope. The string or rope is then pressed between two rollers biased together with sufficient force to flatten the string or rope into a flattened strap that maintains its structural integrity to be used as a replacement for plastic or metallic strapping.

Abstract: A crumpling apparatus including a frame, a funnel coupled to the frame, the funnel having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening being larger than the second opening, at least one mount located proximate to the first opening, the mount being configured to support a roll of packing material, and a drive device coupled to the frame proximate to the second opening of the funnel. The drive device pulls packing material through the funnel. The funnel further includes at least one sidewall defining a cross section, the cross section being larger near the first opening and smaller near the second opening. The at least one sidewall crumples the packing material as is moves from the first opening to the second opening.