STRAPPING TOOL WITH A SEALING-CYCLE-INTERRUPT OPERATING MODE

Abstract: a strapping tool configured to carry out a strapping cycle including tensioning and sealing cycles. during the tensioning cycle, the strapping tool drives a tensioning wheel to tension strap around a load. during the sealing cycle, the strapping tool attaches two overlapping portions of the strap to one another by pivoting opposing jaws from home positions to sealing positions to deform the strap before pivoting them back to their home positions to release it. when operated in a sealing-cycle-interrupt operating mode, the strapping tool pauses the sealing cycle after the jaws reach their sealing positions but before they return to their home positions to prevent the tool from being removed from the strap. when a release sensor is triggered responsive to the operator pulling a rocker lever to raise the tension wheel, the strapping tool finishes pivoting the jaws back to their home positions to complete the sealing cycle.

Inventor(s): Andreas Keller

CPC Classification: B65B13/025 ({Hand-held tools})

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