Patents by Inventor Mauro Cerè
Mauro Cerè has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20180290776Abstract: A wrapping machine for wrapping groups of products (100) with an extensible plastic film (50) in order to form bundles (200), comprises first conveyor means (2) for supporting and moving a group of products (100) along an advancing direction (A) inside the wrapping machine (1), supporting means (3; 103) for receiving from the first conveyor means (2) and supporting the group of products (100), a wrapping unit (10) for wrapping a portion (51) of film (50) having a preset length around the group of products (100), supported by the supporting means (3; 103), in order to form a bundle (200), a supplying unit (30) of the film (50) to supply the wrapping unit (10) with the film portion (51) having a preset length, separated from the film (50) unwound from a respective reel (55); the supporting means (3; 103) include first gripping means (4; 104) arranged to hold an initial flap (51a) of the film portion (51) during the wrapping of the group of products (100); containment means (6; 60) are provided to abut at leastType: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventor: Mauro CERÉ
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Publication number: 20180162567Abstract: A wrapping machine for wrapping material around a load includes a wrapping unit to wrap a portion of the material around the load and a supplying unit to supply the material portion to the wrapping unit. The wrapping unit includes wrapping device to unwind the material portion from the supplying unit and wrap it around the load. The wrapping unit includes a supporting ring, rotating around a wrapping axis and provided with a plurality of wrapping rollers, and an unwinding arm having a first end rotatably fixed to the support ring and a second end supporting at least one unwinding roller to abut and guide the portion of material towards the load during wrapping. The unwinding arm is movable to move the unwinding roller to/from the load during wrapping.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventor: Mauro CERÉ
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Patent number: 9975654Abstract: An apparatus associated with a wrapping machine includes at least one unwinding unit for the wrapping machine for wrapping a load with a film, and shuttles that are movable along a path and suitable for receiving and supporting an unwinding unit to be replaced and to be dismantled from the wrapping machine, or a new unwinding unit to be mounted on the wrapping machine. The shuttles operate along a substantially horizontal operating direction to dismantle and receive from the wrapping machine an unwinding unit to be replaced or to transfer and mount on the wrapping machine a new unwinding unit. The apparatus includes a supporting unit fixed to the wrapping machine and arranged to be coupled to, and supported by, the unwinding unit, the unwinding unit including a first coupling device, and the supporting unit including a second coupling device, the first coupling device and the second coupling device being mutually coupled or uncoupled along the operating direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Aetna Group, S.p.A.Inventors: Mauro Cere', Mirko Casalboni
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Publication number: 20180111709Abstract: An apparatus associated with a wrapping machine includes at least one unwinding unit for the wrapping machine for wrapping a load with a film, and shuttles that are movable along a path and suitable for receiving and supporting an unwinding unit to be replaced and to be dismantled from the wrapping machine, or a new unwinding unit to be mounted on the wrapping machine. The shuttles operate along a substantially horizontal operating direction to dismantle and receive from the wrapping machine an unwinding unit to be replaced or to transfer and mount on the wrapping machine a new unwinding unit. The apparatus includes a supporting unit fixed to the wrapping machine and arranged to be coupled to, and supported by, the unwinding unit, the unwinding unit including a first coupling device, and the supporting unit including a second coupling device, the first coupling device and the second coupling device being mutually coupled or uncoupled along the operating direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Mauro Cere', Mirko Casalboni
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Patent number: 9891120Abstract: A measuring device for detecting and measuring a wrapping force of a stretchable plastic material film wrapped around a load includes a first angular element that can be associated and fixed to at least one of an edge and a flat wall of the load, at least one force sensor fixed to the first angular element, a second angular element fixed to, and supported by, the force sensor, and a control unit connected to the force sensor and arranged for receiving therefrom a signal related to a wrapping force exerted by the film on the second angular element by the film that is wrapped around the load and around the measuring device.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: AETNA GROUP S.P.A.Inventor: Mauro Ceré
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Publication number: 20170203862Abstract: The invention relates to a wrapping machine for wrapping a load with a film including at least one operating unit for performing operations on the load or on the film and a conveying device for moving the load along an advancing direction through the machine. The machine includes a movement system that is adapted for moving the operating unit and comprises a shuttle assembly movable along a path and arranged for supporting and moving the operating unit. The shuttle assembly and the conveying device are drivable in a coordinated manner in order to enable the operating unit to perform operations on the load wrapped with the film even while the load is moved along the advancing direction and out of the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Mauro Cere', Mirko Casalboni
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Patent number: 9625083Abstract: The invention relates to a movement system that is associated with a wrapping machine for wrapping a load with a film including at least one operating unit for performing operations on the load or on the film. The system includes shuttles that are movable for supporting and moving the operating units along a path at least between an operating position in which the operating units can perform operations on the load or on the film or can interact with the wrapping machine, and a inactive position in which the operating units are outside a working zone of the wrapping machine in order not to interfere with the operation thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Aetna Group, S.p.A.Inventors: Mauro Cere', Mirko Casalboni
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Patent number: 9580194Abstract: A machine for wrapping a load with a film made of synthetic plastics includes a first frame suitable for supporting second frame that rotatably supports around, and slidably parallel to, a wrapping axis at least one wrapping unit including a reel of the film and a roller assembly arranged for unwinding and prestretching the film. The second frame is slidably mounted on the first frame and is movable along an advancing direction that is transverse, and in particular orthogonal, to the wrapping axis. A conveyor is provided for moving the load along the advancing direction. The conveyor and the second frame are movable in a mutually coordinated manner to wrap the load with the film also while the load is moved along the advancing direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Aetna Group S.p.A.Inventor: Mauro Cere′
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Publication number: 20170052075Abstract: Measuring device for detecting and measuring a wrapping force of a stretchable plastic material film wrapped around a load comprising a first angular element that i can be associated and fixed to at least one of an edge and a flat wall of the load, at least one force sensor fixed to the first angular element, a second angular element fixed to, and supported by, the force sensor and a control unit, connected to the force sensor and arranged for receiving therefrom a signal related to a wrapping force exerted by the film on the second angular element by the film that is wrapped around the load and around the measuring device; a system for detecting and measuring a wrapping force of a stretchable plastic material film (50) wrapped around a load comprising one or more measuring devices associated with, and fixed to, the load at edges and/or at flat walls of the load and an external receiving unit that is arranged for receiving signals which are transmitted by the measuring devices and related to a wrapping forceType: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Mauro CERÉ
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Patent number: 9555912Abstract: A method for wrapping a load with a film by a wrapping machine including an unwinding apparatus provided with a reel of the film includes moving the wrapping apparatus and the load in relation to one another and unwinding from the reel an established effective length of film per revolution of the wrapping apparatus or of the load. The established effective length of film is calculated with the formula: where: Sf. initial length of film is determined on the basis of dimension and/or shape of the load; ?: rotation speed around a wrapping axis of the unwinding apparatus or of the load; Vt: movement speed of the unwinding apparatus parallel to the rotation axis; ?max: maximum rotation speed around the wrapping axis of the unwinding apparatus or of the load; ?corr: corrective parameter.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Aetna Group S.p.A.Inventors: Mauro Cere′, Alberto Morri
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Publication number: 20140217258Abstract: The invention relates to a movement system that is associated with a wrapping machine for wrapping a load with a film including at least one operating unit for performing operations on the load or on the film. The system includes shuttles that are movable for supporting and moving the operating units along a path at least between an operating position in which the operating units can perform operations on the load or on the film or can interact with the wrapping machine, and a inactive position in which the operating units are outside a working zone of the wrapping machine in order not to interfere with the operation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: AETNA GROUP, S.P.A.Inventors: Mauro Cere', Mirko Casalboni
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Publication number: 20140174027Abstract: An apparatus, associable to a wrapping machine (10), comprises at least one unwinding unit (50) for said wrapping machine (10) for wrapping a load (L) with a film (4), and shuttle means (11, 12; 21, 22) that are movable along a path (P) and suitable for receiving and supporting an unwinding unit (50) to be replaced and to be dismantled from said wrapping machine (10), and/or a new unwinding unit (50) to be mounted on said wrapping machine (10); the shuttle means (11, 12; 21, 22) operates along a substantially horizontal operating direction (T) so as to dismantle and receive from said wrapping machine (10) an unwinding unit (50) to be replaced and/or so as to transfer and mount on said wrapping machine (10) a new unwinding unit (50); the apparatus (1) comprises a supporting unit (60) suitable to be fixed to said wrapping machine (10) and arranged to he coupled to, and support, said unwinding unit (50), said unwinding unit (50) comprising first coupling means (58), and said supporting unit (60) comprising seconType: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: AETNA GROUP, S.P.A.Inventors: Mauro Cere', Mirko Casalboni
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Publication number: 20140123605Abstract: A method for wrapping a load with a film by a wrapping machine including an unwinding apparatus provided with a reel of the film includes moving the wrapping apparatus and the load in relation to one another and unwinding from the reel an established effective length of film per revolution of the wrapping apparatus or of the load. The established effective length of film is calculated with the formula: where: Sf. initial length of film is determined on the basis of dimension and/or shape of the load; w: rotation speed around a wrapping axis of the unwinding apparatus or of the load; Vt: movement speed of the unwinding apparatus parallel to the rotation axis; ?max: maximum rotation speed around the wrapping axis of the unwinding apparatus or of the load; ?corr: corrective parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: AETNA GROUP S.P.A.Inventors: Mauro Cere', Alberto Morri
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Publication number: 20140033657Abstract: A machine for wrapping a load with a film made of synthetic plastics includes a first frame suitable for supporting second frame that rotatably supports around, and slidably parallel to, a wrapping axis at least one wrapping unit including a reel of the film and a roller assembly arranged for unwinding and prestretching the film. The second frame is slidably mounted on the first frame and is movable along an advancing direction that is transverse, and in particular orthogonal, to the wrapping axis. A conveyor is provided for moving the load along the advancing direction. The conveyor and the second frame are movable in a mutually coordinated manner to wrap the load with the film also while the load is moved along the advancing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: AETNA GROUP S.P.A.Inventor: Mauro Cere'
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Patent number: 8607538Abstract: An apparatus comprises a reel-holding unit for a wrapping machine for wrapping a product with a film unwound by a plurality of rollers from the reel and a reel-changing unit for replacing a finished reel with a new reel, the reel-holding unit and the reel-changing unit being mutually positionable in a reel-change configuration in such a manner that the new reel can be positioned instead of the finished reel, the reel-changing unit being provided with elements that define a curvilinear path for an initial portion of the film of the new reel, the elements being positionable in the reel-change configuration such that when a roller of the plurality of rollers is positioned at a curve, at least one of the elements is completely interposed between the film and the roller.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Aetna Group S.p.A.Inventor: Mauro Cerè
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Patent number: 8448412Abstract: A wrapping machine for wrapping a product with a plastic film including a supporting frame with which a ring arrangement is associated that rotates around a wrapping axis of the film and around the product. The supporting frame further supports a carriage arranged for supporting a reel of the film and for supporting a first roller and a second roller for unwinding and stretching the film. A first motor and a second motor are mounted on the supporting frame and coupled, respectively, with the first roller and the second roller.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Aetna Group S.p.AInventor: Mauro Cerè
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Patent number: 8250838Abstract: A wrapping machine for wrapping a product with a plastic film including a supporting frame with which a ring arrangement is associated that rotates around a wrapping axis of the film and around the product. The supporting frame further supports a carriage arranged for supporting a reel of the film and for supporting a first roller and a second roller for unwinding and stretching the film. A first motor and a second motor are mounted on the supporting frame and coupled, respectively, with the first roller and the second roller.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Aetna Group SpAInventor: Mauro Cerè
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Publication number: 20120180433Abstract: A wrapping machine for wrapping a product with a plastic film including a supporting frame with which a ring arrangement is associated that rotates around a wrapping axis of the film and around the product. The supporting frame further supports a carriage arranged for supporting a reel of the film and for supporting a first roller and a second roller for unwinding and stretching the film. A first motor and a second motor are mounted on the supporting frame and coupled, respectively, with the first roller and the second roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: AETNA GROUP S.P.A.Inventor: Mauro Cerè
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Publication number: 20120005985Abstract: A wrapping machine for wrapping a product with a plastic film including a supporting frame with which a ring arrangement is associated that rotates around a wrapping axis of the film and around the product. The supporting frame further supports a carriage arranged for supporting a reel of the film and for supporting a first roller and a second roller for unwinding and stretching the film. A first motor and a second motor are mounted on the supporting frame and coupled, respectively, with the first roller and the second roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: AETNA GROUP S.P.A.Inventor: Mauro Cere
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Patent number: 8079201Abstract: A wrapping machine for wrapping a product with a plastic film including a supporting frame with which a ring arrangement is associated that rotates around a wrapping axis of the film and around the product. The supporting frame further supports a carriage arranged for supporting a reel of the film and for supporting a first roller and a second roller for unwinding and stretching the film. A first motor and a second motor are mounted on the supporting frame and coupled, respectively, with the first roller and the second roller.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Aetna Group S.p.A.Inventor: Mauro Cerè