EP0323780A1 - Machine for grouping objects, such as tins for preservatives - Google Patents

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EP0323780A1
EP0323780A1 EP88403282A EP88403282A EP0323780A1 EP 0323780 A1 EP0323780 A1 EP 0323780A1 EP 88403282 A EP88403282 A EP 88403282A EP 88403282 A EP88403282 A EP 88403282A EP 0323780 A1 EP0323780 A1 EP 0323780A1
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  • the invention relates to a machine for grouping objects, such as cans.
  • This machine comprises an endless belt on which the objects to be assembled, for example using a heat-shrinkable plastic film, are placed in rows.
  • This machine is characterized in that it comprises motor members capable of being applied each against an object of a row, to drive it in rotation, detectors each arranged near an object of this row to be triggered by a reference mark for this object, each detector being connected to the corresponding motor member for the angular positioning of the reference marks of all the objects to be oriented in the row.
  • the drive members and the corresponding detectors are arranged on a mobile support perpendicular to the belt and form at least one transverse row in the direction of travel of the belt.
  • the support of the drive members and of the detectors is produced in two parts, movable relatively parallel to the belt, one of these parts supporting the row of drive members, the other part supporting rollers mounted for free rotation, these rollers cooperating with the rollers provided on the drive members in order to clamp an object between them to drive it in rotation.
  • the two parts of the support are movable simultaneously in opposite directions.
  • the support is movable on a carriage under the action of a motor member and in a direction perpendicular to the belt.
  • the invention therefore aims to achieve a machine which ensures the orientation of objects such as cans, bottles, etc., so that, for their assembly for example by a film of heat-shrinkable plastic, they are all angularly positioned so, for example, that certain parts of a label such as those which include the brand, the most attractive decoration, the product references, etc., are visible under the same angle when these grouped objects are assembled and, on the other hand, in order to conceal other parts of a label and, for example, the area of this label containing the bar code referencing the object, so that this reference worn individually on each object, can no longer be taken into account, for example for invoicing, when these objects are grouped.
  • the machine according to the invention ensures the positioning of the objects, so that the areas of the labels comprising the bar codes are arranged not towards the outside of the assembly of the objects but, on the contrary, towards the adjacent object of the group.
  • This machine consists of a carpet without end 1, of which only the upper strand is represented in FIG. 1.
  • the objects 2 to be grouped are placed in transverse rows on this mat 1 which scrolls continuously or intermittently.
  • a carriage 3 is mounted on the frame (not shown) of this endless belt.
  • This carriage 3 is movable back and forth, parallel to the direction of travel of the belt 1 (see FIG. 2).
  • This carriage 3 is driven back and forth on the axes 4 of movement of the belt 1 (see Figure 2).
  • This carriage 3 is movable driven back and forth on the axes 4 so that for a direction of movement it moves at the same speed as the endless belt 1.
  • the mechanisms ensuring this movement are not shown in the drawings but can easily be produced, for example using cams.
  • the carriage 3 comprises two columns 5 perpendicular to the mat 1. On these columns 5 is mounted a support 6. This support is movable on the columns 5 by means, for example, of two coaxial jacks 7 and 8 which connect the support 6 to the upper part of the carriage 3.
  • the coaxial jacks 7 and 8 are connected to the carriage 3 by means of a threaded rod 9 controlled by a crank 10 which makes it possible to adjust the height of the support 6 as a function of the height of the objects 2 which must be oriented.
  • the support 6 comprises two parts 11 and 12 which are movable horizontally, one relative to the other in the direction of travel of the mat, these parts 11 and 12 being for this purpose mounted sliding on axes 13 parallel to the direction of scrolling of the mat and which are provided on the support 6.
  • the parts 11 and 12 move simultaneously in opposite directions under the action, for example, of a jack 14 whose rod 15 is connected at 16 to the two parts 11 and 12 via a set of links 17.
  • Part 11 of support 6 supports motors 18 whose number corresponds to the number of objects to be oriented.
  • These motor members are, for example, constituted by pneumatic motors whose axis 19, oriented perpendicular to the belt 1, is provided with rollers 20.
  • the part 12 opposite this support 6 is provided with pairs of rollers 21 which are mounted for free rotation on axes 22 oriented perpendicular to the endless belt 1.
  • Each pair of rollers 21 is placed in correspondence with a roller 20 so that after lowering of the support 6 the actuation of the jack 14 produces the tightening of each of the objects to be oriented 2 between a drive roller 20 and a pair of rollers 21.
  • detectors 23 of any type. These detectors are intended to each detect a mark provided on the objects so that the latter are thus all positioned angularly.
  • the kinematics of the movements which are carried out automatically by this machine are as follows. All of these movements are carried out while the carriage 3 is moving in the same direction and at the same speed as the belt 1 on which are arranged transverse rows of objects.
  • the motor members 18 are driven in rotation and this rotation continues until the correct angular positioning of the objects and the machine performs the reverse movements, namely: actuation of the jack 8 for the descent of the support 6, actuation of the jack 14 for the spacing of the parts 11 and 12, actuation of the jack 7 for the lifting of the support 6, this last movement being carried out before the return movement of the carriage 3 so that the rollers 20 and 21 do not hinder the passage of the objects 20. It should be noted that for greater speed of the cycle of movements, certain of these movements can be performed simultaneously as long as they do not contradict each other.
  • the machine according to the invention allows identical angular positioning of all the objects of a group of objects, by simultaneously driving them in rotation and by stopping the rotation of each of them when their mark is detected. not an r. This detection is not hampered by the rotary drive or clamping means which occupy a fixed position relative to the detectors during the rotation of the boxes.
  • the support 6 may be provided to comprise several parts 11 and 12 juxtaposed in the direction of travel of the carpet, in order to orient the objects of the various rows in an identical manner or not .
  • this arrangement will be implemented if it is desired to increase the speed of movement of the belt without excessively reducing the time necessary to carry out the complete orientation cycle of the objects.

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Machine for grouping objects, such as tins of preserves, comprising an endless belt (1) on which the objects (2) to be assembled, for example with the aid of a film of thermoretractable plastic material, are placed in rows, the said machine being characterised in that it comprises drive elements (20) each capable of pressing against an object (2) in a row in order to drive it in rotation, detectors, each of which is disposed in the vicinity of an object (2) of this row in order to be triggered by a reference mark of this object, each detector being connected to the corresponding drive element (20) for the angular positioning of the reference marks of all the objects of the row which are to be grouped and orientated. <IMAGE>

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L'invention concerne une machine pour le groupage d'objets, tels que des boîtes de conserve.The invention relates to a machine for grouping objects, such as cans.

Cette machine comprend un tapis sans fin sur lequel les objets à assembler, par exemple à l'aide d'un film de matière plastique thermo-rétractable, sont placés en rangées.This machine comprises an endless belt on which the objects to be assembled, for example using a heat-shrinkable plastic film, are placed in rows.

Cette machine est caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte des organes moteurs susceptibles de s'appliquer chacun contre un objet d'une rangée, pour l'entraîner en rotation, des détecteurs se disposant chacun à proximité d'un objet de cette rangée pour être déclenchés par un repère de cet objet, chaque détecteur étant relié à l'organe moteur correspondant pour le positionnement angulaire des repères de tous les objets à orienter de la rangée.This machine is characterized in that it comprises motor members capable of being applied each against an object of a row, to drive it in rotation, detectors each arranged near an object of this row to be triggered by a reference mark for this object, each detector being connected to the corresponding motor member for the angular positioning of the reference marks of all the objects to be oriented in the row.

Suivant une autre caractéristique de l'in­vention, les organes moteurs et les détecteurs correspon­dants sont disposés sur un support mobile perpendiculai­rement au tapis et forment au moins une rangée transversale au sens de défilement du tapis.According to another characteristic of the invention, the drive members and the corresponding detectors are arranged on a mobile support perpendicular to the belt and form at least one transverse row in the direction of travel of the belt.

Suivant une autre caractéristique de l'in­vention, le support des organes moteurs et des détecteurs est réalisé en deux parties, mobiles relativement paral­lèlement au tapis, l'une de ces parties supportant la rangée d'organes moteurs, l'autre partie supportant des galets montés à libre rotation, ces galets coopérant avec les galets prévus sur les organes moteurs afin de serrer entre eux un objet pour l'entraîner en rotation.According to another characteristic of the invention, the support of the drive members and of the detectors is produced in two parts, movable relatively parallel to the belt, one of these parts supporting the row of drive members, the other part supporting rollers mounted for free rotation, these rollers cooperating with the rollers provided on the drive members in order to clamp an object between them to drive it in rotation.

Suivant une autre caractéristique de l'in­vention, les deux parties du support sont mobiles simul­tanément en sens contraire.According to another characteristic of the invention, the two parts of the support are movable simultaneously in opposite directions.

Suivant une autre caractéristique de l'in­vention, le support est mobile sur un chariot sous l'action d'un organe moteur et dans une direction perpen­diculaire au tapis.According to another characteristic of the invention, the support is movable on a carriage under the action of a motor member and in a direction perpendicular to the belt.

L'invention est représentée à titre d'exemple non limitatif sur les dessins ci-joints dans lesquels:

  • -la figure 1 est une vue latérale d'une machine conforme à l'invention,
  • -la figure 2 est une coupe suivant A-A de la figure 1.
The invention is shown by way of nonlimiting example in the accompanying drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a machine according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a section along AA in FIG. 1.

L'invention a en conséquence pour but la réalisation d'une machine qui assure l'orientation d'objets tels que des boîtes de conserve, des flacons, etc., de façon que, en vue de leur assemblage par exemple par un film de matière plastique thermo-rétractable, ils soient tous positionnés angulairement afin, par exemple, que certaines parties d'une étiquette telles que celles qui comportent la marque, la décoration la plus attractive, les références du produit, etc., soient visibles sous le même angle lorsque ces objets groupés sont assemblés et, d'autre part, afin de dissimuler d'autres parties d'une étiquette et, par exemple, la zone de cette étiquette comportant le code à barres référençant l'objet, de façon que cette référence portée individuellement sur chaque objet, ne puisse plus être pris en considération, par exemple pour la facturation, lorsque ces objets sont groupés. Dans ce cas, la machine conforme à l'invention assure le position­nement des objets, de façon que les zones des étiquettes comportant les codes à barres soient disposées non pas vers l'extérieur de l'assemblage des objets mais, au contraire, vers l'objet adjacent du groupe.The invention therefore aims to achieve a machine which ensures the orientation of objects such as cans, bottles, etc., so that, for their assembly for example by a film of heat-shrinkable plastic, they are all angularly positioned so, for example, that certain parts of a label such as those which include the brand, the most attractive decoration, the product references, etc., are visible under the same angle when these grouped objects are assembled and, on the other hand, in order to conceal other parts of a label and, for example, the area of this label containing the bar code referencing the object, so that this reference worn individually on each object, can no longer be taken into account, for example for invoicing, when these objects are grouped. In this case, the machine according to the invention ensures the positioning of the objects, so that the areas of the labels comprising the bar codes are arranged not towards the outside of the assembly of the objects but, on the contrary, towards the adjacent object of the group.

Cette machine se compose d'un tapis sans fin 1, dont seulement le brin supérieur est représenté sur la figure 1. Les objets 2 à grouper sont posés en rangées transversales sur ce tapis 1 qui défile de manière continue ou intermittente.This machine consists of a carpet without end 1, of which only the upper strand is represented in FIG. 1. The objects 2 to be grouped are placed in transverse rows on this mat 1 which scrolls continuously or intermittently.

Sur le bâti (non représenté) de ce tapis sans fin, est monté un chariot 3. Ce chariot 3 est mobile d'un mouvement de va-et-vient, parallèlement au sens de défilement du tapis 1 (voir figure 2). Ce chariot 3 est entraîné d'un mouvement de va-et-vient sur les axes 4 de défilement du tapis 1 (voir figure 2). Ce chariot 3 est mobile entraîné d'un mouvement de va-et-vient sur les axes 4 de manière que pour un sens de déplacement il se déplace à la même vitesse que le tapis sans fin 1. Les mécanismes assurant ce déplacement ne sont pas représentés sur les dessins mais peuvent aisément être réalisés, par exemple à l'aide de cames.A carriage 3 is mounted on the frame (not shown) of this endless belt. This carriage 3 is movable back and forth, parallel to the direction of travel of the belt 1 (see FIG. 2). This carriage 3 is driven back and forth on the axes 4 of movement of the belt 1 (see Figure 2). This carriage 3 is movable driven back and forth on the axes 4 so that for a direction of movement it moves at the same speed as the endless belt 1. The mechanisms ensuring this movement are not shown in the drawings but can easily be produced, for example using cams.

Le chariot 3 comporte deux colonnes 5 perpendiculaires au tapis 1. Sur ces colonnes 5 est monté un support 6. Ce support est mobile sur les colonnes 5 par l'intermédiaire, par exemple, de deux vérins coaxiaux 7 et 8 qui relient le support 6 à la partie supérieure du chariot 3. Les vérins coaxiaux 7 et 8 sont reliés au chariot 3 par l'intermédiaire d'une tige filetée 9 comman­dée par une manivelle 10 qui permet de régler la hauteur du support 6 en fonction de la hauteur des objets 2 qui doivent être orientés.The carriage 3 comprises two columns 5 perpendicular to the mat 1. On these columns 5 is mounted a support 6. This support is movable on the columns 5 by means, for example, of two coaxial jacks 7 and 8 which connect the support 6 to the upper part of the carriage 3. The coaxial jacks 7 and 8 are connected to the carriage 3 by means of a threaded rod 9 controlled by a crank 10 which makes it possible to adjust the height of the support 6 as a function of the height of the objects 2 which must be oriented.

Le support 6 comporte deux parties 11 et 12 qui sont mobiles horizontalement, l'une par rapport à l'autre dans le sens du défilement du tapis, ces parties 11 et 12 étant à cet effet montées coulissantes sur des axes 13 parallèles au sens de défilement du tapis et qui sont prévus sur le support 6. Les parties 11 et 12 se déplacent simultanément en sens contraire sous l'action, par exemple, d'un vérin 14 dont la tige 15 est reliée en 16 aux deux parties 11 et 12 par l'intermédiaire d'un ensemble de biellettes 17.The support 6 comprises two parts 11 and 12 which are movable horizontally, one relative to the other in the direction of travel of the mat, these parts 11 and 12 being for this purpose mounted sliding on axes 13 parallel to the direction of scrolling of the mat and which are provided on the support 6. The parts 11 and 12 move simultaneously in opposite directions under the action, for example, of a jack 14 whose rod 15 is connected at 16 to the two parts 11 and 12 via a set of links 17.

La partie 11 du support 6 supporte des organes moteurs 18 dont le nombre correspond au nombre d'objets à orienter. Ces organes moteurs sont, par exemple, constitués par des moteurs pneumatiques dont l'axe 19, orienté perpendiculairement au tapis 1, est pourvu de galets 20.Part 11 of support 6 supports motors 18 whose number corresponds to the number of objects to be oriented. These motor members are, for example, constituted by pneumatic motors whose axis 19, oriented perpendicular to the belt 1, is provided with rollers 20.

La partie 12 en regard de ce support 6 est pourvue de paires de galets 21 qui sont montés à libre rotation sur des axes 22 orientés perpendiculairement au tapis sans fin 1. Chaque paire de galets 21 est placeé en correspondance d'un galet 20 de façon qu'après descente du support 6 l'actionnement du vérin 14 produise le serrage de chacun des objets à orienter 2 entre un galet moteur 20 et une paire de galets 21.The part 12 opposite this support 6 is provided with pairs of rollers 21 which are mounted for free rotation on axes 22 oriented perpendicular to the endless belt 1. Each pair of rollers 21 is placed in correspondence with a roller 20 so that after lowering of the support 6 the actuation of the jack 14 produces the tightening of each of the objects to be oriented 2 between a drive roller 20 and a pair of rollers 21.

Sur la partie 11 sont également prévus des détecteurs 23 de type quelconque. Ces détecteurs sont destinés à détecter chacun un repère prévu sur les objets afin que ceux-ci se trouvent ainsi tous positionnés angulairement.On the part 11 are also provided detectors 23 of any type. These detectors are intended to each detect a mark provided on the objects so that the latter are thus all positioned angularly.

La cinématique des mouvements qui sont effectués de manière automatique par cette machine est la suivante. L'ensemble de ces mouvements est effectué pendant que le chariot 3 se déplace dans le même sens et à même vitesse que le tapis 1 sur lequel sont disposées des rangées transversales d'objets.The kinematics of the movements which are carried out automatically by this machine are as follows. All of these movements are carried out while the carriage 3 is moving in the same direction and at the same speed as the belt 1 on which are arranged transverse rows of objects.

Au début de mouvement du chariot 2 dans le même sens et à même vitesse que le tapis 1, de support 6 guidé par les colonnes 5, est descendu par le vérin 7 jusqu'à ce que les galets 20 et 21 soient placés à hauteur des objets 2. Le vérin 14 est alors actionné pour rapprocher les deux parties 11 et 12 et serrer chaque boîte 2 entre un galet moteur 20 et une paire de galets 21. Le vérin 8 est alors actionné de façon à soulever légèrement le support 6 qui soulève avec lui les objets 2 en les sépa­rant du tapis 1. Simultanément, les organes moteurs 18 sont entraînés en rotation et cette rotation se poursuit jusqu'au bon positionnement angulaire des objets et la machine effectue les mouvements inverses, à savoir: actionnement du vérin 8 pour la descente du support 6, actionnement du vérin 14 pour l'écartement des parties 11 et 12, actionnement du vérin 7 pour le soulèvement du support 6, ce dernier mouvement étant effectué avant le mouvement de retour du chariot 3 afin que les galets 20 et 21 ne gênent pas le passage des objets 20. Il convient de noter que pour une plus grande rapidité du cycle des mouvements, certains de ces mouvements pourront être effectués simultanément dans la mesure où ceux-ci ne se contrarient pas.At the start of movement of the carriage 2 in the same direction and at the same speed as the mat 1, of support 6 guided by the columns 5, is lowered by the jack 7 until the rollers 20 and 21 are placed at the height of the objects 2. The jack 14 is then actuated to bring the two parts 11 and 12 together and to clamp each box 2 between a drive roller 20 and a pair of rollers 21. The jack 8 is then actuated so as to slightly raise the support 6 which lifts with it the objects 2 by separating them from the mat 1. Simultaneously, the motor members 18 are driven in rotation and this rotation continues until the correct angular positioning of the objects and the machine performs the reverse movements, namely: actuation of the jack 8 for the descent of the support 6, actuation of the jack 14 for the spacing of the parts 11 and 12, actuation of the jack 7 for the lifting of the support 6, this last movement being carried out before the return movement of the carriage 3 so that the rollers 20 and 21 do not hinder the passage of the objects 20. It should be noted that for greater speed of the cycle of movements, certain of these movements can be performed simultaneously as long as they do not contradict each other.

On remarquera que la machine conforme à l'invention permet le positionnement angulaire identique de tous les objets d'un groupe d'objets, en les entraînant simultanément en rotation et en arrêtant la rotation de chacun d'eux lors de la détection de leur repère pas un r. Cette détection n'est par gênée par les moyens d'entraînement en rotation ou de serrage qui occupent une position fixe par rapport aux détecteurs lors de la rotation des boîtes.It will be noted that the machine according to the invention allows identical angular positioning of all the objects of a group of objects, by simultaneously driving them in rotation and by stopping the rotation of each of them when their mark is detected. not an r. This detection is not hampered by the rotary drive or clamping means which occupy a fixed position relative to the detectors during the rotation of the boxes.

En aval de la machine dans le sens de défilement du tapis 1, il sera prévu des moyens connus en eux-mêmes qui assureront l'emballage des objets ainsi groupés et orientés par un film de matière plastique thermo-rétractable.Downstream of the machine in the direction of travel of the belt 1, means known in themselves will be provided which will ensure the packaging of the objects thus grouped and oriented by a film of heat-shrinkable plastic material.

Dans la mesure où cet emballage doit comporter plusieurs rangées d'objets, le support 6 pourra être prévu pour comporter plusieurs parties 11 et 12 juxtaposées dans le sens de défilement du tapis, afin d'orienter de manière identique ou non les objets des diverses rangées.Insofar as this packaging must include several rows of objects, the support 6 may be provided to comprise several parts 11 and 12 juxtaposed in the direction of travel of the carpet, in order to orient the objects of the various rows in an identical manner or not .

Egalement, cette disposition sera mise en oeuvre si l'on désire augmenter la vitesse de défilement du tapis sans réduire de manière excessive le temps néces­saire pour effectuer le cycle complet d'orientation des objets.Also, this arrangement will be implemented if it is desired to increase the speed of movement of the belt without excessively reducing the time necessary to carry out the complete orientation cycle of the objects.

Dans la mesure où l'on désire réaliser l'emballage d'objets groupés en plusieurs rangées dont l'orientation des objets est différente d'une rangée à l'autre, il sera également possible de prévoir sur la partie 11 du support 6 et pour chaque organe moteur 18, plusieurs détecteurs 23 positionnés ou non de manière différente et détectant le même repère des objets ou un repère différent. Dans ce cas, ces détecteurs seront mis en service successivement pour orienter les objets de rangées successives.Insofar as it is desired to carry out the packaging of objects grouped in several rows whose orientation of the objects is different from one row to another, it will also be possible to provide on the part 11 of the support 6 and for each drive member 18, several detectors 23 positioned or not positioned differently and detecting the same reference mark of the objects or a different reference mark. In this case, these detectors will be put into service successively to orient the objects of successive rows.

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1) Machine pour le groupage d'objets tels que des boîtes de conserve, comprenant un tapis sans fin (1) sur lequel les objets à assembler (2), par exemple à l'aide d'un film en matière plastique thermo-rétractable, sont placés en rangées, machine caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte des organes moteurs (18, 20) susceptibles de s'appliquer chacun contre un objet (2) d'une rangée, pour l'entraîner en rotation, des détecteurs (23) se disposant chacun à proximité d'un objet (2) d'une rangée, pour être déclenchés par un repère de cet objet, chaque détecteur (23) étant relié à l'organe moteur (18, 20) correspondant pour le positionnement angulaire des repères de tous les objets à grouper et à orienter de la rangée.1) Machine for grouping objects such as cans, comprising an endless belt (1) on which the objects to be assembled (2), for example using a heat-shrinkable plastic film , are placed in rows, machine characterized in that it comprises motor members (18, 20) capable of applying each against an object (2) of a row, to drive it in rotation, detectors (23 ) each being arranged near an object (2) in a row, to be triggered by a reference point of this object, each detector (23) being connected to the corresponding motor member (18, 20) for angular positioning marks of all the objects to group and orient in the row. 2) Machine conforme à la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les organes moteurs (18, 20) et les détecteurs correspondants (23) sont disposés sur un support (6), mobile perpendiculairement au tapis (1) et forment au moins une rangée transversale au sens de défilement du tapis.2) Machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive members (18, 20) and the corresponding detectors (23) are arranged on a support (6), movable perpendicular to the belt (1) and form at least one row transverse to the direction of travel of the carpet. 3) Machine conforme à la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que le support (6) des organes moteurs et des détecteurs, est réalisé en deux parties (11, 12), mobiles relativement parallèlement au tapis (1), l'une (11) de ces parties supportant la rangée d'organes moteurs (18, 20), l'autre (12) partie supportant des galets (21) montés à libre rotation, ces galets coopérant avec les galets (20) prévus sur les organes moteurs afin de serrer entre eux un objet pour l'entraîner en rotation.3) Machine according to claim 2, characterized in that the support (6) of the driving members and of the detectors, is produced in two parts (11, 12), movable relatively parallel to the belt (1), one (11 ) of these parts supporting the row of drive members (18, 20), the other (12) portion supporting rollers (21) mounted for free rotation, these rollers cooperating with the rollers (20) provided on the drive members so to squeeze an object between them to drive it in rotation. 4)Machine conforme à la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que les deux parties (11, 12) du support (6) sont mobiles simultanément en sens contraire.4) Machine according to claim 3, characterized in that the two parts (11, 12) of the support (6) are movable simultaneously in opposite directions. 5) Machine conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le support (6) est mobile sur un chariot (3) sous l'action d'un organe moteur (7, 8) et dans une direction perpendi­culaire au tapis (1).5) Machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (6) is movable on a carriage (3) under the action of a drive member (7, 8) and in a direction perpendicular to the belt (1). 6) Machine conforme à la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que le chariot (3) est mobile, d'un mouvement de va-et-vient, parallèlement au sens de défi­lement du tapis (1), ce chariot étant entraîné en syn­chronisme avec le tapis de manière que la vitesse de déplacement du chariot ou sa course de déplacement qui est dans le même sens que le tapis, soit identique à celle du tapis.6) Machine according to claim 5, characterized in that the carriage (3) is movable, back and forth, parallel to the direction of travel of the belt (1), this carriage being driven in synchronism with the belt so that the speed of movement of the carriage or its movement which is in the same direction as the belt, is identical to that of the belt. 7) Machine conforme à la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que le support (6) des organes moteurs (18, 20) et des détecteurs (23), qui est mobile sur le chariot (3) perpendiculairement au tapis, est monté de manière réglable perpendiculairement au tapis.7) Machine according to claim 5, characterized in that the support (6) of the drive members (18, 20) and of the detectors (23), which is movable on the carriage (3) perpendicular to the carpet, is mounted so adjustable perpendicular to the mat. 8)Machine conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le support (6) est mobile sur le chariot (3) perpendiculai­rement au tapis, par l'intermédiaire de deux organes moteurs (7, 8) assurant, l'un (7), le positionnement des organes moteurs d'entraînement en rotation des objets à hauteur de ces objets, l'autre (8) le soulèvement de ces objets (2) du tapis (1).8) Machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (6) is movable on the carriage (3) perpendicular to the belt, by means of two drive members (7, 8) ensuring, l 'One (7), the positioning of the motor drive members in rotation of the objects at the height of these objects, the other (8) the lifting of these objects (2) of the carpet (1). 9) Machine conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la cinématique des mouvements comprend successivement:
- la descente du support (6) et le posi­tionnement des organes moteurs (18, 20) d'entraînement en rotation des objets (2) à hauteur de ces objets;
-le rapprochement des deux parties (11, 12) du support pour le serrage des objets;
-le soulèvement des objets par rapport au tapis;
-l'entraînement en rotation des objets;
-la dépose des objets positionnés angulai­ rement sur le tapis;
-l'écartement des deux parties du support et le retour du support en position initiale, l'ensemble de ces mouvements étant effectué pendant que le chariot se déplace dans le même sens et à même vitesse qu le tapis.9) Machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the kinematics of the movements successively comprises:
- the descent of the support (6) and the positioning of the drive members (18, 20) for rotating the objects (2) up to these objects;
the bringing together of the two parts (11, 12) of the support for the tightening of the objects;
-the lifting of objects from the carpet;
-driving of objects;
- the removal of angular positioned objects rage on the carpet;
the separation of the two parts of the support and the return of the support to the initial position, all of these movements being carried out while the carriage is moving in the same direction and at the same speed as the belt.
EP19880403282 1988-01-05 1988-12-22 Machine for grouping objects, such as tins for preservatives Expired - Lifetime EP0323780B1 (en)

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