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Method and System for Wrapping and Preparing Facemasks for Packaging in a Manufacturing Line

  • US 20180208343A1
  • Filed: 10/16/2015
  • Published: 07/26/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2015
  • Status: Active Application
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1. An automated method for preparing facemasks for subsequent stacking and packaging in a facemask production line, comprising:

  • cutting individual facemasks in a cut pattern from a web at a cutting station, the cut pattern producing an alternating and offset nesting pattern;

    conveying the individual facemasks in the alternating and offset nesting pattern on a first conveyor at a first conveying speed with an initial gap between adjacent facemasks;

    transferring the facemasks from the first conveyor onto a top surface of a second conveyor having a second conveying speed that is greater than the first conveying speed so that an increased gap is generated between adjacent facemasks;

    conveying the facemasks at their offset and gapped state laying on the second conveyor to an automated in-line wrapping station;

    wrapping the facemasks at an automated in-line wrapping station wherein a continuous wrapping material is bonded around each individual facemask; and

    at an in-line cutting station, cutting the bonded wrapping material between each adjacent facemask.

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