US Patent:
20220324597, Oct 13, 2022
Inventors:
- Charlotte NC, US
Mark Garceau - Bethlehem CT, US
David Cenedella - Shirley MA, US
Robert Simonelli - Worcester MA, US
Michael Kalinowski - Nashua NH, US
Kyle Brown - Frisco TX, US
John Gilbert - Lowell MA, US
International Classification:
B65B 9/067
B65B 31/04
B65B 51/10
B65D 75/38
Abstract:
A system for enhanced conveying of flexible packages includes a packaging system, an inflation system, and a conveying system. The packaging system is configured to place an object in a flexible package. The inflation system is configured to insert a gas into the flexible package. The packaging system is further configured to seal an edge of the flexible package in an inflated state with the object and the inserted gas inside the flexible package. The conveying system is configured to convey the flexible package while the flexible package is substantially in the inflated state. The flexible package is configured to permit gas to escape the flexible package at a controlled flow rate such that the flexible package remains substantially in the inflated state while being conveyed by the conveying system and the flexible package transitions to being substantially in a deflated state after being conveyed by the conveying system.