Patents Assigned to Signode Industrial Group LLC
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Patent number: 11975877Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a case former configured to receive a case in a blank configuration, open the case into a tubular configuration, fold the lower minor flaps to manipulate the case into a partially closed-bottom configuration, square the case while in the partially closed-bottom configuration, and fold and tape the lower major flaps shut to manipulate the case into a closed-bottom configuration. The squaring step ensures that the case has a rectangular cross-section after taping rather than a rhomboid cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventor: Bryce J. Fox
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Patent number: 11952159Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a random case sealer configured to interrupt the case-sealing process upon detecting an object between the top-head assembly and the top surface of the case.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventor: William J. Menta
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Patent number: 11932430Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged products using a loop of wrapping strap. The strapping device includes a tensioning device for applying tension to the strap and a connecting device for connecting two overlapping portions of the strap. The tensioning device includes a rotatable tensioning wheel and a tensioning plate. The tensioning wheel is supported by a rocker that is pivotable to change a distance separating the tensioning wheel and the tensioning plate. The mobile strapping device includes a motor that is operably connectable to the rocker or the tensioning wheel such that the motor causes pivoting of the rocker or rotation of the tensioning wheel when operating in a first direction of rotation. In various embodiments, gearing, including a plurality of planetary gear sets, is used to operatively connect the motor to the rocker and the tensioning wheel.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Flavio Finzo, Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis
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Patent number: 11905048Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wrapping machine (1) that includes a roping carriage (300) configured to manipulate a sheet of film into a reduced-width rope form to secure a load (L) of goods to a pallet (P).Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Yrjö Suolahti, Martti Anttonen, Niko Aarras
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Patent number: 11897694Abstract: A storage system includes a rack with a plurality of layers, each layer including an aisle and a plurality of rows extending from the aisle defining storage locations for items. A shuttle usable with the rack includes a first cart movable along the aisle and a second cart configured to be carriable by the first cart and to be movable along a row. The second cart is configured to carry an item between the first cart and the storage locations. A conveyor is located on one of the first or second carts to move the item onto or off the first cart. Related methods of storing and/or retrieving items from a rack are also disclosed. A rack system is disclosed and is readily assembled without welding, transferring loading so that the weight of the rack and any item stored therein is supported by the upright elements via support brackets.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Rafael Salichs, Juan Carlos Tamayo
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Patent number: 11865686Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a battery-powered stapling tool. A stapling tool includes a drive wheel, a slide comprising a first slide segment and a second slide segment, and a drive shaft receivable by the slide, wherein the drive shaft is coupled to and drivable by the drive wheel such that rotation of the drive wheel in a first rotational direction moves the drive shaft from the first slide segment to the second slide segment back to the first slide segment. The stapling tool further includes a lifting element, wherein the lifting element defines the slide and is drivable by the drive shaft, and an ejector coupled to the lifting element and drivable by the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Benjamin Hubschmid, Dimitrios Takidis, Michael Wettstein
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Patent number: 11827392Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a stretch-hood machine configured to optimize reefing device lateral movement and unwinding speed during film stretching to minimize reefing device travel distance and wear on the actuators that move the reefing devices and to reduce the possibility of damaging the film during stretching.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventor: Tonny Konstmann
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Patent number: 11801954Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping machine with an improved edge-protector positioner.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Douglas Felsecker, Janusz Ciurkot, Jeffrey D. Termanas
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Patent number: 11731794Abstract: A strapping device including a tensioner operable to apply a strap tension to a loop of wrapping strap, a friction welder operable to produce a friction weld connection at two areas of the loop of wrapping strap disposed one on top of the other, a motor operable in a first rotational direction to drive the tensioner and in a second opposite rotational direction to drive the friction welder, and a control device. The control device is configured to, in response to receiving a first designated input: (1) operate the motor in the first rotational direction to drive the tensioner until a predetermined strap tension is reached in the loop of wrapping strap; and (2) afterwards, automatically operate the motor in the second different rotational direction to drive the friction welder to produce the friction weld connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Mirco Neeser, Roland Widmer, Flavio Finzo
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Patent number: 11718430Abstract: A tool for sealing overlying courses of a strap that includes a gripping unit, a power supply unit detachably affixed to one end of the gripping unit, and a motor in the gripping unit. A cam is coupled to the motor and a notching unit is coupled to the cam by a plurality of linkages.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Janusz Figiel, Ka Kuen Leung, Jason R. Nasiatka, John W. Croll
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Patent number: 11702237Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a random case sealer. The case sealer includes a top-head-actuating assembly configured to vary the speed of the top-head assembly when ascending (to make room for the case beneath the top-head assembly) and when descending onto the case (to engage the top surface of the case during sealing). This maximizes the speed of the top-head assembly while limiting overshoot (when ascending) and preventing damage to the case (when descending). In certain embodiments the case sealer includes a tape cartridge configured to limit the forces imparted onto the leading and top surfaces of the case during sealing. These features result in increased throughput as compared to prior art random case sealers without requiring stronger cases or more protective dunnage.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: William J. Menta, Bryce J. Fox
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Patent number: 11691770Abstract: Disclosed is a method for arranging an edge-protection device on a package. For this purpose, an arranging device is moved from a starting position in the direction of the package. The package edge is sensed by way of a first or a second sensor. Which sensor is to be used is determined by a controller. To this end, the latter checks whether one of the sensors is arranged above the package top side. Also disclosed is an arranging device, which is used in the abovementioned method.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Martin Spasov, Friedhelm Schulz
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Patent number: D993286Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventor: Joel Hüssy
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Patent number: D995252Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventor: Joel Hüssy
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Patent number: D1002312Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventor: Joel Hüssy
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Patent number: D1004642Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Dimitrios Takidis, Michael Meng
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Patent number: D1007271Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2023Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventor: Joel Hüssy
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Patent number: D1007992Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2023Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventor: Joel Hüssy
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Patent number: D1008023Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventor: Humberto Laguna
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Patent number: D1008766Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLCInventors: Joel Hussy, Aris Urech, Benjamin Hubschmid, Yannick Fischbacher, Andreas Keller