Packaging apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates a packaging apparatus (102). The packaging apparatus includes an unwinder (106) configured to receive and feed a film roll to a set of primary indexing rollers (108). The packaging apparatus also includes a bottom sealer (110) configured receive the film roll from the primary indexing rollers (108). The bottom sealer (110) seals a first end of the film roll at a predefined length from a second end of the film roll to form a container. The packaging apparatus includes a plurality of rubberized rollers (112) via one or more pneumatic cylinders (402) is adapted to open the formed container from the second end of the container. The packaging apparatus includes a plurality of buffer storage rollers (116) transfers the opened container to a packing station (102B). The packaging apparatus includes one or more clamping bar (120) configured to seal the opened container using a top sealing bar (124).

Description

PACKAGING APPARATUSTECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to automated packaging machines. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a packaging apparatus for making containers and packing products in the container.BACKGROUND

[0002] The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of prior art.

[0003] The field of automated packaging technology has seen significant advancements over the years. Existing packaging technologies / devices / apparatuses are implemented in two functions, viz. manufacturing containers (which may be in the form of paper / cloth / plastic bags, boxes, bubble wraps, and the like), and packing goods / products into the containers. Though there are advanced packaging technologies, there are challenges that remain in optimizing the cost and rate of container production and packaging of products thereinto.

[0004] Traditional packaging systems often use pre-opened containers or tubular film rolls, each of which have their own set of limitations in terms of cost, production rate, and flexibility. In conventional systems, the pre-opened containers are used as consumables for packing products. This approach involves a multi-step process that includes the manufacture of pre-opened containers on a different machine and supplied to a packing machine, the insertion of products (container into the container, and the sealing of the containers thereafter. While effective, this method is time-consuming and incurs high costs due to the manufacturing and material expenses associated with pre-opened containers. Additionally, such methods provide limited flexibility in terms of adjusting container sizes, as the existing machines typically accommodate only containers of a predetermined size(s).

[0005] To address the high costs and limited flexibility associated with the preopened containers, some manufacturers have adopted the use of different type of film rolls. However, the existing machines designed to process different type of films often suffer from low production rate due to the mechanical complexity of the container-manufacturingprocess. Moreover, these machines cannot easily accommodate pre-opened containers, further limiting their versatility. Although several prominent packaging machine manufacturers provide machines adapted for pre-opened containers to achieve better production rates, such packaging machines suffer from drawbacks such as high cost of consumables, limited size flexibility, incompatibility with tubular fdms, low production rate, and the like.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need to address the above-mentioned drawbacks, along with any other shortcomings, or at the very least, to provide an alternative to the packaging machine.OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are listed below.

[0008] One object of the present disclosure is to provide a packaging apparatus that adjusts container sizes based on the number of products to be packaged, thereby reducing wastage.

[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a packaging apparatus that is designed to handle tubular films, which improves adaptability of the packaging apparatus.

[0010] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a packaging apparatus with a simple design while increasing the production rate of container and packing of product.SUMMARY

[0011] In an aspect, the present disclosure is to provide a packaging apparatus. The packaging apparatus includes an unwinder configured to receive and feed a film from a film roll to a set of primary indexing rollers. The packaging apparatus also include a bottom sealer configured to receive the film from the primary indexing rollers, where the bottom sealer may be adapted to seal a first end of the film at a predefined length from a second end of the film roll to form a container. The packaging apparatus further includes a plurality of rubberized rollers operatively connected to the unwinder, where the plurality of rubberized rollers, via one or more pneumatic cylinders, may be adapted to open the formed container from the second end of the container and create perforations using one or more blades on the second end of the container. The packaging apparatus also includes a plurality of buffer storagerollers operatively coupled with the plurality of rubberized rollers and adapted to transfer the opened container to a packing station, where the packing station includes a secondary indexing roller configured to pull the opened container into the packings station. Also, the packaging apparatus includes a clamping bar configured to seal the opened container using a top sealing bar, where one or more products may be placed in the container prior to sealing the container.

[0012] In an embodiment, the packaging apparatus may include a registration scale operatively connected to the bottom sealer and configured to align the container.

[0013] In an embodiment, the packaging apparatus may include one or more pneumatic cylinders configured to open the sealed container from a top side from the container by tearing perforations created by the one or more blades on the top side.

[0014] In an embodiment, the packaging apparatus may include one or more sensors configured to trigger a container making process based on a requirement in a buffer area, wherein the buffer area may be a temporary storage of the containers.

[0015] In an embodiment, the packaging apparatus may include a coding system operatively configured to the buffer area, wherein the coding system may be configured to print information related to the product on the container.

[0016] In an embodiment, the clamping bar may be operatively connected to the plurality of buffer storage rollers and configured to be operated by a human-machine interface (HMI) and / or a controller as per the width of the container.

[0017] In an embodiment, during the sealing process the clamping bar holds the container until the secondary indexing roller moves in reverse direction to detach the sealed container and tears perforations created on the container by one or more blades.

[0018] In an embodiment, the secondary indexing roller may be equipped with one or more sensors to detect the container length and eye marks for accurate positioning of the container for packaging.

[0019] In an embodiment, the plurality of buffer storage rollers and the secondary indexing roller may be interconnected with a control system for managing the synchronization of container movement and processing stages.

[0020] In an embodiment, the packaging apparatus may include an air jet system, and an air-curtain configured to provide a consistent airflow to maintain the container in an open position during a process of packaging.

[0021] In an embodiment, the packaging apparatus may include a container holder, and one or more guided cylinders adapted to accommodate a plurality of container sizes and materials.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate example embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.

[0023] In the figures, similar components and / or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.

[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of the packaging apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates an isometric view of a packaging apparatus, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic representation of a manufacturing station, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic representation of a packaging station, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIGs. 5A and 5B illustrates schematic representations of the container being sealed by the packaging apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover allmodifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0030] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as set forth.

[0031] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details.

[0032] The word “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word without precluding any additional or other elements.

[0033] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0034] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a packaging apparatus. The packaging apparatus includes an unwinder configured to receive and feed a film roll to primary indexing rollers. The packaging apparatus also includes a bottom sealer configured receive the film roll from the primary indexing rollers. The bottom sealer is adapted to seal a first end of the film roll at a predefined length from a second end of the film roll to form acontainer. Further, the packaging apparatus includes a plurality of rubberized rollers operatively connected to the unwinder. The plurality of rubberized rollers via one or more pneumatic cylinders is adapted to open the formed container from the second end of the container. Furthermore, the packaging apparatus includes a plurality of buffer storage rollers operatively coupled with the plurality of rubberized rollers and adapted to transfer the opened container to a packing station. Moreover, the packaging apparatus includes one or more clamping cylinders operatively connected to the plurality of buffer storage rollers and configured to seal the opened container using a top sealing bar. One or more products are placed in the container prior to sealing the container.

[0035] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with respect to FIG. 1- 5B.

[0036] FIGs. 1 and 2 illustrates a side view (100) and an isometric view (200) of a packaging apparatus (102), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] The packaging apparatus (102) includes a manufacturing station (102A) configured to manufacture / create one or more containers of a desired / predefmed length. The packaging apparatus (102) may also include a packaging station (102B) configured to allow products to be placed in / packed into the containers.

[0038] In some embodiments, the manufacturing station (102A) includes an unwinder (106) which ensures stability to the packaging apparatus. The unwinder (106) may be configured to receive and feed a film from a film roll to a set of primary indexing rollers (108).

[0039] In an embodiment, the film roll may be a tubular film roll, i.e. a tubular film wound over a roll core. The film may be made of materials including, but not limited to, plastics, polymers, polyethylene, foam, cloth, paper, and the like. Sealing two ends of a film of a predetermined length may form a container. The film roll may be configured to dispense the film when caused to unwind by the unwinder (106). In some embodiments, the unwinder (106) may be connected to a motor, which rotates the film roll for unwinding the film. In other embodiments, the unwinder (106) may include a set of rollers in contact with the film, the set of rollers are caused to rotate, the film may be pulled out from the film roll. The extracted film may be received by the primary indexing rollers (108). The primary indexing rollers (108) may be implemented as a set of rollers / rotatable elements, which receive the film from the film therebetween from the unwinder (106). In some embodiments, the unwinder (106) may be a free rotating element over which the film roll is placed, and the primary indexing rollers (108) may include motorized rollers that rotate on actuation.

[0040] The packaging apparatus (102) also includes a bottom sealer (110). which may be configured to receive the film from the primary indexing rollers (108). The bottom sealer (110) may be adapted to seal a first end of the film at a predefined length from a second end of the film to form a container. The bottom sealer (110) may seal the first end using any one or a combination of a heating means (that melts the film for sealing), adhesives, staples, pins, tapes, and the like, but not limited thereto. In such embodiments, the first end may lead the film into the bottom sealer (110), while the second end may correspond to the portion of the film on the primary indexing rollers (108). The primary indexing rollers (108) may feed the film to the bottom sealer (110) for sealing the film roll at the first end. In an embodiment, the distance between the first end and the second end is determined based on products to be placed inside the container. In an embodiment, the container may be used for packaging products such as food products, medicinal products, and the like. The length of the container may be determined according to geometric dimensions of the product, and the number of products to be packed into the container.

[0041] Further, the packaging apparatus (102) may include a plurality of rubberized rollers (112) operatively connected to the unwinder (106). The plurality of rubberized rollers (112), via one or more pneumatic cylinders (402), may be adapted to open the formed container from the second end of the container. In an embodiment, the pneumatic cylinders (402) may have an air-curtain (134) associated therewith operatively coupled with the primary indexing rollers (108). In an embodiment, the air curtain (134) may be configured to provide a consistent airflow to maintain the container in an open position during the packaging process. In an embodiment, the air jet blows from a pipe (146), forcing the container to open. The air is blown in the container is maintained with the help of consistent air flow from the air-curtain (134).

[0042] The plurality of rubberized rollers (112) may be configured to roll / rotate in same direction as the film is moving from the bottom sealer (110). The plurality of rubberized rollers (112) may be caused to rotate by a motor (144). In an embodiment, upon crossing the blades (142), the opening of the container may be formed simultaneously along with sealing of the container with the bottom sealer (110) with the help of the plurality of rubberized rollers (112).

[0043] In an embodiment, the bottom sealer (110) may also be configured to create perforations in the container using one or more blades (142). The blades (142) may pierce the container to create the perforations, as the film passes through the bottom sealer (110) to the packaging station (102B). In an embodiment, upon crossing the blades (142), the opening ofthe container may be formed simultaneously along with sealing of the container with the bottom sealer (110) with the help of the plurality of rubberized rollers (112). In an embodiment, the container may be moved in the same direction as the direction of moving of the fdm roll with the help of the motor (144), i.e. based on the direction of rotation of the rubberized rollers (112). In an embodiment, pressure may be applied on the container from a bottom side through one or more pneumatic cylinders (402) to remove one layer of the container from an upper side only. The container may be driven outside of the containermanufacturing station (102 A) by a set of parallelly-synchronized nipping rollers (122).

[0044] Further, the packaging apparatus (102) includes a plurality of buffer storage rollers (116) operatively coupled with the plurality of rubberized rollers (112), such as through the nipping rollers (122). The plurality of buffer storage rollers (116) may be adapted to receive and pull the opened container from the manufacturing stations (102A) to the packaging station (102B). In an embodiment, the plurality of buffer storage rollers (116) may enhance the production rate of the container manufacturing by reducing the blocking time.

[0045] In an embodiment, the container may be supported on a shelf (148). In an embodiment, the shelf (148) may be a horizontally flat surface. The shelf (148) may support the container to allow multiple products to be placed inside the container, and also during sealing of the container and tearing of the perforations thereof. The container may be released from the packaging apparatus (102) when the perforations are tom. In an embodiment, the released down container may fall on an inclined supporter (150) to slide down to a bin to complete one cycle.

[0046] Furthermore, the packaging apparatus (102) includes one or more clamping bar (120) operatively connected to the plurality of buffer storage rollers (116). The clamping bar (120) may be configured to seal the opened container using a top sealing bar (124), such as by pressing the second of the container against the top sealing bar (124). The clamping bar (120) and / or the top sealing bar (124) may include a sealing means, such as a heating means to melt and seal the second end of the container, adhesives, staples, pins, tapes, and the like. One or more products may be placed in the container prior to sealing the container. In an embodiment, an operator / user may place the products into the container manually through the opening at the second end of the container. In an embodiment, the container may be automatically filled by an infeed system. In an embodiment, the infeed system may be controlled close the container from the front side to complete a sealing process.

[0047] After placing the products in the container, the container may be sealed by using a clamping bar (120). In an embodiment, the clamping bar (120) may be operated by ahuman-machine interface (HMI) and / or a controller as per the width of the container. In an embodiment, the HMI may be a user interface or dashboard that connects an operator to the packaging apparatus (102). The HMI may be implemented as any one or a combination of graphical user interfaces (GUI) on a computing device, buttons, levers, shafts, pedals, sliders, and the like. In some embodiments, the controller may include a processor operatively coupled to a memory. The processor may be configured to execute instructions stored in the memory, such as to actuate the clamping bar (120) to move and seal the container either based on inputs from a user using the HMI, or based on signals transmitted by a sensor or another computing device.

[0048] In an embodiment, during the sealing process the clamping bar (120) holds the container until a secondary indexing roller (128) moves in reverse direction (with respect to the direction in which the container is moved) to detach the sealed container. The secondary indexing roller (128) may be configured to tear the container through perforations formed by the blade (142). In an embodiment, the secondary indexing roller (128) may move in the reverse direction for 10 millimetres (mm) for tearing the sealed container at the perforations. Further, in an embodiment, the secondary indexing roller (128) may be equipped with one or more sensors (152) to detect the container length and eye marks for accurate positioning of the container for packaging. In some embodiments, the sensors (152) may be any one or a combination of infrared sensors, cameras, hall sensors, and the like. In another embodiment, the container may be moved out of the secondary indexing rollers (128) based on the length of the container or an eye mark detected by the sensors (152). The secondary indexing roller (128) may release the container from the rest of the fdm, and allow the sealed container to be removed from the packaging apparatus (102).

[0049] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic representation (300) of the manufacturing station (102A), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the manufacturing station (102 A) may include a registration scale (140). In an embodiment, the registration scale (140) may be operatively connected to the bottom sealer (110) and configured to align the container. In an embodiment, the manufacturing station (102A) includes one or more registration rollers. The registration rollers may be defined after the blades (142) and the pneumatic cylinders (402). The registration rollers may be configured to decrease a skirt length of the container.

[0050] FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic representation (400) of the packaging station (102B), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] In an embodiment, the packaging apparatus (102) includes a container holder (136) and one or more guided cylinders (138) adapted to accommodate a plurality of container sizes and materials. In an embodiment, the container holder (136) may be configured to engage with and hold two edges of the container at a bottom layer of the container. In an embodiment, one or more guided cylinders (138) pull back in opposite directions to the set width to stretch the container to the maximum extent for flat sealing. In an embodiment, the flat sealing may include static sealing of two flat surfaces or the container.

[0052] The operation of the packaging apparatus (102) is described in reference to FIGs. 5A and 5B. FIGs. 5A and 5B illustrates schematic representations (500A, 500B) of the container being sealed by the packaging apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] As shown, the film roll may be mounted on the unwinder (106). The film may be pulled from the unwinder (106) and fed into the primary indexing rollers (108). In the example shown, a set of rollers may be disposed through which the film may be pulled to the primary indexing rollers (108). The sensors (152) may also be disposed between the unwinder (106) and the primary indexing rollers (108) to measure the length of the film. The film may be routed from the primary indexing rollers (108) to the nipping rollers (122) through the registration scale (140). The registration scale (140) may allow the film to be aligned with respect to the bottom sealer (110) on one side, and the blades (142) and the pneumatic cylinder (402). The primary indexing rollers (108) may align the film, and allow the film to pass through the bottom sealer (110) to form the container from the film. As the film is pulled by the nipping rollers (122), the bottom sealer (110) may use a sealing means to seal the film, thereby forming the first end of the container. Thereafter, as the film is further pulled through the registration scale (140) (i.e. rollers associated therewith), and the first end crosses the blades (142) and the pneumatic cylinder (402), the blades (142) may create perforations on the film, thereby forming the second end of the container. Since the film is tubular, the film may be compressed by the rollers to form two layers / sides, with a first / top side facing the pneumatic cylinder (402) and a second / bottom side opposite to the first side. The pneumatic cylinder (402) and / or the plurality of rubberized rollers (112) may be configured to use air pressure / force to suck and tear the perforations on the first / top side of the film, thereby opening the container. The bottom sealer (110), the blades (142), and the pneumatic cylinder (402) may be configured to create the seal, create the perforations, and tear the perforations on the top side periodically, thereby creating a series of container usingthe film. The periodicity may allow the packaging apparatus (102) to create containers of predetermined lengths.

[0054] Further, the buffer storage rollers (116) may be configured to wind the film in a corrugated manner, as shown in FIGs. 5A and 5B. The buffer storage rollers (116) may store a predetermined length of the film (and by implication a predetermined number of containers), and create the buffer area. In some embodiments, the buffer area may include a coding system configured to print product information on the container. In an embodiment, the coding system may print or apply a label for the product information such as a batch number, expiry date of the product, quick response (QR) code, and the like. In an embodiment, the coding system may include a thermal transfer overprint (TTO) printer, a label applicator, and the like.

[0055] The buffer storage rollers (116) may be configured to feed the containers to the packaging station (102B). The secondary indexing rollers (128) may be configured to pull the film having the containers to the packaging station (102A). In the packaging station (102B), the containers may be extended out and support on the inclined supporter (150) and the shelf (148) as shown in FIGs. 1 and 2. The user / operator may place the products into the container through the opening created by the pneumatic cylinder (402), as shown in FIG. 5A. Once the products are placed, the packaging station (102B) may be configured to seal the container, and detach the container from the film, as shown in FIG. 5B. To seal the second end of the container, the second end may be pressed between the clamping cylinder (126) and the top sealing bar (124). A sealing means between the clamping cylinder (126) and the top sealing bar (124) may seal the container. Further, to remove the container from the film, the perforations in the second / bottom side may be tom by rotating the secondary indexing rollers (128) in the reverse direction while the clamping cylinder (126) and the top sealing bar (124) are pressing on the container while sealing, as shown in FIG. 5B. Once the container is removed, the secondary indexing rollers (128) may resume forward rotation to extend the next container on the film out and support the next container on the shelf (148). Further, the air curtain (134) may provide a consistent airflow to maintain the container in an open position during a process of packaging to allow the products to be placed therein as the container holder (136) holds the next container, as shown in FIG. 5A.

[0056] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions, orexamples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the present disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0057] The present disclosure provides a packaging apparatus that seamlessly integrates container manufacturing and container packing operations.

[0058] The present disclosure utilizes tubular films to improve production rate of containers, and efficiency of packaging of products therewith.

[0059] The present disclosure is able to accommodate a range of materials and container sizes.

[0060] The present disclosure provides a packaging apparatus which is capable of handling tubular films at a low cost.

[0061] The present disclosure reduces skirt lengths of the container.

[0062] The present disclosure reduces wastage by producing containers that are of appropriate lengths for the geometry and number of products to be packed.

Claims

We Claim:

1. A packaging apparatus (102), comprising: an unwinder (106) configured to receive and feed a film from a film roll to a set of primary indexing rollers (108); a bottom sealer (110) configured to receive the film from the primary indexing rollers (108), wherein the bottom sealer (110) is adapted to seal a first end of the film at a predefined length from a second end of the film roll to form a container; a plurality of rubberized rollers (112) operatively connected to the unwinder (106), wherein the plurality of rubberized rollers (112), via one or more pneumatic cylinders (402), is adapted to open the formed container from the second end of the container and create perforations using one or more blades (142) on the second end of the container; a plurality of buffer storage rollers (116) operatively coupled with the plurality of rubberized rollers (112) and adapted to transfer the opened container to a packing station (102B), wherein the packing station (102B) comprises a secondary indexing roller (128) configured to pull the opened container into the packings station (102B); and a clamping bar (120) configured to seal the opened container using a top sealing bar (124), wherein one or more products are placed in the container prior to sealing the container.

2. The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a registration scale (140) operatively connected to the bottom sealer (110) and configured to align the container.

3. The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, comprises one or more pneumatic cylinders configured to open the sealed container from a top side from the container by tearing perforations created by the one or more blades (142) on the top side.

4. The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, comprises one or more sensors (152) configured to trigger a container making process based on a requirement in a buffer area, wherein the buffer area is a temporary storage of the containers.

5. The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a coding system operatively configured to the buffer area, wherein the coding system is configured to print information related to the product on the container.

6. . The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the clamping bar (120) is operatively connected to the plurality of buffer storage rollers (116) and configured to be operated by a human-machine interface (HMI) and a controller as per the width of the container.

7. The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 6, wherein during the sealing process the clamping bar (120) holds the container until the secondary indexing roller (128) moves in reverse direction to detach the sealed container and tears perforations created on the container by one or more blades (142).

8. The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the secondary indexing roller (128) is equipped with one or more sensors (152) to detect the container length and eye marks for accurate positioning of the container for packaging.

9. The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the plurality of buffer storage rollers (116) and the secondary indexing roller (128) are interconnected with a control system for managing the synchronization of container movement and processing stages.

10. The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, comprises an air jet system and an air-curtain (134) configured to provide a consistent airflow to maintain the container in an open position during a process of packaging.

11. The packaging apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1 comprises a container holder (136) and one or more guided cylinders (138) adapted to accommodate a plurality of container sizes and materials.

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