"Method And Tool For Producing Strapped Packages" in Patent Application Approval Process (USPTO 20240286780).

This patent application presents a method and tool for producing strapped packages, specifically addressing the challenges faced in the beverage industry with shrink film packaging and adhesively bonded packages. The proposed method involves grouping articles with deformable or flexible lateral surfaces into a rectangular arrangement and applying deformation forces to the group. A strapping band is then applied, creating tension when the deformation forces are removed. The tool described in the application includes clamping jaws and fixing devices for applying the deformation forces and connecting the band ends. This method and tool are well-suited for use with paper or cardboard strapping bands, offering a cost-effective and stable solution for producing strapped packages. [Extracted from the article]