EP0836999B1 - Label magazine device in labelling machines - Google Patents

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EP0836999B1
EP0836999B1 EP97101078A EP97101078A EP0836999B1 EP 0836999 B1 EP0836999 B1 EP 0836999B1 EP 97101078 A EP97101078 A EP 97101078A EP 97101078 A EP97101078 A EP 97101078A EP 0836999 B1 EP0836999 B1 EP 0836999B1
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  • the invention relates to a magazine device for labels according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a magazine device is known from EP 0683 101 A2 according to the preamble of claim 1 for labels in labeling machines known in the magazine on a rotary table or a movable table are arranged pivotably. Aligned one magazine at a time into the emptying position To move behind a main magazine, the movable table or the turntable can be positioned accordingly. Then the magazine must be in the emptying position be pivoted.
  • the invention has for its object in a Magazine device for labels in labeling machines of the type mentioned above while maintaining the basic advantages, especially the continuous ones Label feed to the tapping point and the effortless Operation, the space requirement and the construction costs noticeably reduce.
  • a magazine device In a magazine device according to the invention is neither a expansive cell wheel or an elaborate cell chain another complex control system with movable stops for the change magazines available.
  • the exchange magazines are rather centered by the sled, the one with little Effort can be created.
  • the sledge can be used on both sides of the main magazine serving as a buffer with outside the Load changeable magazines filled with labeling machine become.
  • the magazine device according to the invention thus provides an optimal compromise in terms of design effort and capacity, especially if according to a advantageous development of the invention of the carriage has between three and six removal positions. This is sufficient to work with conventional exchange magazines with a Capacity of approx. 5,000 labels also with High-performance labeling machines an operating time of approx. half an hour to bridge.
  • the magazine device 1 according to FIGS. 1 to 3 is not in a further shown conventional labeling machine integrated, in which rectangular labels 2 by circumferential Glue pallets 9 from a stationary label stack removed and then with the interposition of a not shown gripper cylinder for example on the Fuselage transferred from beverage bottles.
  • the magazine device 1 has a stationary main magazine 3 on that essentially from one of the label contour adapted, this all around frame 10 with the Labels 2 all-round centering guide rails 11 consists. These guide the labels 2 exactly the circumferential Glue pallets 9 or through the open front of the Main magazine 3 formed removal point. The lower and part of the side guide rails 11 are something lengthened, creating space for one Label pusher 7 is formed.
  • the main magazine 3 is fixed on a horizontal bridge 12, which in turn adjustable by means of clamping screws 13 to two vertical columns 14, 15 of the labeling machine fixed is.
  • the carriage 16 which is in a horizontal Plane transverse to the longitudinal direction of the main magazine 3 and thus back and forth mounted for label feed direction is.
  • the carriage 16 consists essentially of a flat sheet metal plate, on the top of which several, partially adjustable by rail, rail or strip-like stops 17, 17a for centering on all sides of the four loose change magazines 5 in a parallel orientation are attached to the main magazine 3.
  • At the bottom of the Sheet metal plate are two parallel racks 18, 19 attached, one at the front and one at the rear Edge.
  • the two racks 18, 19 engage from above two U profiles 20, 21 open at the top a, so the carriage 16 transversely to the feed direction of the labels 2 slide.
  • the front U-profile 20 is attached to the bridge 12, which is also the main magazine 3rd wearing.
  • the rear U-profile 21 is on a similar one Bridge 22 attached, which in turn on two vertical Columns 23, 24 of the labeling machine by means of clamping screws 13 is fixed vertically adjustable.
  • the dimensioning of the Racks 18, 19 and U-profiles 20, 21 leaves one crosswise displacement of the carriage 16 on both sides, such that that each of the change magazines fixed on it 5 of both Aligned laterally movable behind the main magazine 3 is.
  • the carriage 16 is in one end position about three change magazine widths to the left and in the other end position symmetrically by about three Interchangeable magazine widths to the right against the main magazine 3 over and is partially by the U-profiles 20, 21 supported.
  • are on the front and rear bridge 12, 22 each have two rotatable rollers 25, 26 mounted on the top of the carriage 16 and the Fit the sheet metal plate and hold it down.
  • a pinion 27, 28 can be rotated in each U-profile 20, 21 stored with the adjacent rack 18 or 19th combs.
  • the two pinions 27, 28 are through a cardan shaft 29 non-rotatably coupled and are connected by a the rear bridge 22 fastened drive device 6 driven.
  • This consists of a reversible Geared motor with integrated angle encoder that connects to a Programmable logic controller 30 connected is.
  • the drive device 6 in conjunction with the Control device 30 is the carriage 16 in both Directions by three equal steps of length T each can be moved intermittently, so that a total of four result in defined emptying positions.
  • the stride length T is larger than the maximum label width, so that between the labels 2 or the change magazines 5 sufficient Engagement space for the label pusher 7 remains.
  • the Stops 17, 17a are arranged such that after each Movement step of the carriage 16 each Exchangeable magazine 5 is exactly aligned with the main magazine 3 and is just behind the rear opening.
  • By adjusting the stops 17 can the magazine device 1 on labels 2 or change magazines 5 of different widths without any problems be adjusted without any intervention in the Control device 30 is required.
  • With the help of Clamping screws 13 is also a simple height adjustment entire magazine device 1 possible, due to the separate suspension of the U-profiles 20, 21 and the articulated Connection of the pinions 27 and 28 by a cardan shaft 29 a temporary inclination is not a problem.
  • the change magazines 5 consist in the present case thin sheet, have a trough-like basic shape and are on closed at the rear end.
  • On the open front Elastic retaining lugs 31 are attached to the end face, which those inserted from above into the change magazine Fix labels 2 as long as the change magazine in question is on standby.
  • the change magazine is located in the removal position, the retaining lugs are replaced by the labels 2 moved in the feed direction are pushed aside.
  • the labels 2 are only in the change magazines 5 includes lower area, so that sufficient space for engagement there is the label pusher 7. They are also in the ground Rail-like bulges 44 running in the longitudinal direction trained who the labels 2 at the right height for a seamless transition to the main magazine 3 - via the Bring the front stop 17a away.
  • the magazine device 1 has two independent Label pusher 7 and 8.
  • a first rope 35 is located on the main slide 7 attached to a spring roller 34 mounted on the frame 10 is wound up. The spring roller 34 tries due to its Spring preload the main slide 7 in the direction To move the tapping point and thus causes the normal Label feed.
  • a second rope 36 is attached to the a cable drum 37 arranged on the rear bridge 22 leads.
  • the cable drum 37 is by an electric motor 38 so drivable that the main slide 7 over the second Rope 36 against the force of the spring roller 34 in one rear end position is movable, in which he completely out of the movement path of the change magazines 5 the carriage 16 is withdrawn and at the bridge 22 strikes. If the electric motor 38 is de-energized, it is free rotatable, and has no influence on the normal Label feed. It is connected to the control device 30 connected.
  • the second label pusher 8 in the following Called auxiliary slide, only brushes the rear Area of an emptying position Change magazine 5. It is replaced by one on the rear Bridge 22 actuated pneumatic cylinder 39 actuated is in turn controlled by the control device 30. On this is still connected to a limit switch 40, on the main slide 7 responds and generates a signal when the main magazine 3 has been partially emptied. While the auxiliary slide 8 has a simple pressure plate, which approximately in the middle of the last label 2 in the exchangeable magazine 5 attacks, the main slide 7 has two on the side Labels 2 in the main magazine 3 or in the changeable magazine 5 attacking swivel flaps under spring preload 41 on. These are in their feed position Stop bolt and the spring preload fixed.
  • the control device 30 is by the angle encoder Drive device 6 exactly over the position of the Carriage 16 informed and programmed in such a way that the function of the magazine device described below 1 results.
  • control device 30 in action and first drives the Slide 16 by a pitch T to the right so that the full Change magazine A from the standby position to the Emptying position, after which the carriage 16 again is stopped.
  • the main slide 7 is then turned on by switching on the motor 38 against the feed direction in its rear End position moved and then released again, so that in the swivel flaps 41 in the manner already described automatically to the back of the stack of labels in the Exchange magazine A and the label feed take over again.
  • each emptying position has one Marking, for example a slot 42 in the Sheet metal plate, which is assigned by one to the Control device 30 connected light barrier 43 is scanned. On the encoder of the Drive device 6 can then be dispensed with.
  • change magazine 5 made of sheet metal which at Labeling machine remain
  • change magazines made of cardboard or plastic are used at the same time as transport packaging for the labels serve. This can further add the labels be rationalized.
  • the change magazines can also be fixed be connected to the sled, then inside are to be loaded onto the labeling machine. Furthermore, one interchangeable arrangement of the main magazine conceivable.

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The labelling machine has a fixed magazine (3) which feeds the label stack to the take-off mechanism (9) which applies adhesive and which moves each label to the labelling position. Fresh labels are supplied from a tray magazine at the rear of the fixed magazine. A servo slider (7) pushes the fresh stack into the fixed magazine. The tray magazines are moved on a second slider transversely to the labelling feed. The magazine slider feed holds at least one full magazine tray in a ready position (A) and moves empty trays into output positions (C,D). When the label feed slider (7) has pushed all the labels out of the tray a magazine changing action replaces the empty tray with the next full tray while the labelling process continues by taking labels from the buffer stock in the fixed magazine.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Magazinvorrichtung für Etiketten gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a magazine device for labels according to the preamble of claim 1.

Derartige Magazinvorrichtungen sind bereits in verschiedenen Ausführungen bekannt. Ihr grundsätzlicher Vorteil besteht darin, daß aufgrund der Pufferwirkung des stationär in der Etikettiermaschine angeordneten Hauptmagazins in Verbindung mit dem mindestens einem Etikettenschieber jederzeit ein kontinuierlicher Etikettenvorschub zur Entnahmestelle garantiert ist, insbesondere auch während des Ersetzens eines leeren Wechselmagazins durch ein volles Wechselmagazin. Ein Herunterfahren oder gar Stillsetzen der Etikettiermaschine ist somit auf keinen Fall erforderlich und Störungen bei der Etikettenentnahme werden zuverlässig vermieden. Vorteilhaft ist auch, daß die Wechselmagazine außerhalb der Etikettiermaschine durch die Bedienungsperson zu jedem beliebigen Zeitpunkt rasch und mühelos nachgefüllt und sogar als Transportverpackung für die Etiketten verwendet werden können. Such magazine devices are already in different Executions known. Your basic advantage is there in that due to the buffer effect of the stationary in the Main magazine arranged in connection with the labeling machine with the at least one label pusher at any time continuous label feed to the tapping point is guaranteed, especially during replacement of an empty exchange magazine by a full one Exchange magazine. Shutting down or even stopping the Labeling machine is therefore absolutely not necessary and label removal problems become reliable avoided. It is also advantageous that the change magazines outside the labeling machine by the operator Refilled quickly and easily at any time and even as transport packaging for the labels can be used.

Hinsichtlich der Aufnahme für die Wechselmagazine wurden bereits verschiedene Gestaltungen vorgeschlagen. So ist beispielsweise die Aufnahme auf einer Kreisbahn (DE-OS 2 116 912 und 2 145 508) oder geradlinig (DE-OS 2 153 169 und 2 202 525) intermittierend und mit gleichbleibender Bewegungsrichtung antreibbar. Diese bekannten Magazinvorrichtungen konnten sich aufgrund ihres enormen konstruktiven Aufwands und Raumbedarfs in der Praxis überhaupt nicht durchsetzen. Bei einer anderen bekannten Magazinvorrichtung werden die vollen Wechselmagazine durch Förderriemen oder einen Hubbalkenförderer seitlich in die Aufnahme eingeschoben, dort durch steuerbare Anschläge vorübergehend fixiert, nach ihrer Entleerung durch das nächstfolgende volle Wechselmagazin seitlich aus der Aufnahme ausgestoßen und dann in einem Behälter gesammelt (DE-OS 35 03 621). Diese Magazinvorrichtung hat sich aufgrund ihres kompakten Aufbaus und ihrer zuverlässigen Funktion in der Praxis bestens bewährt. Ungünstig ist lediglich der Aufwand für die Steuerung der Anschläge und eine gewisse Überdimensionierung, wenn nur wenige Wechselmagazine bevorratet werden sollen.Regarding the admission for the change magazines various designs have already been proposed. So is for example, the recording on a circular path (DE-OS 2 116 912 and 2 145 508) or straight (DE-OS 2 153 169 and 2 202 525) intermittently and with constant Drivable in the direction of movement. These well-known Magazine fixtures could be enormous due to their constructive effort and space requirements in practice not enforce at all. Another known one The magazine is replaced by the full change magazines Conveyor belt or a walking beam conveyor into the side Inserted, there by controllable stops temporarily fixed after being emptied by the next full exchange magazine from the side Ejected and then collected in a container (DE-OS 35 03 621). This magazine device has due to their compact structure and their reliable Function well proven in practice. Is unfavorable only the effort for the control of the stops and a certain oversizing, if only a few Exchange magazines should be stocked.

Schließlich wurde auch schon vorgeschlagen, zwei oder mehrere komplette, die Etiketten allseitig führende Magazine beweglich in einer Etikettiermaschine zu verankern und nacheinander an die Entnahmevorrichtung heranzufahren (US-PS 3 358 991 bzw. DE-OS 30 02 250). Die nur an der Rückseite offenen Magazine müssen hierbei innerhalb der Etikettiermaschine mühsam von hinten her nachgefüllt werden, so daß insofern keine Entlastung der Bedienungsperson gegeben ist. Für jede zu verarbeitende Etikettensorte müssen mehrere komplette Magazine gefertigt und auf Lager gehalten werden, so daß allein schon aufgrund der hohen Investitionskosten diese Lösung keinen Eingang in die Praxis gefunden hat. Hinzu kommt, daß während des Magazinwechsels infolge fehlender Pufferung durch ein stationäres Hauptmagazin und fehlender Etikettenschieber keine Etikettenentnahme stattfinden kann. Die Etikettiermaschine muß daher für jeden Magazinwechsel angehalten oder zumindest in der Leistung stark reduziert werden, was zu entsprechenden Produktionsausfällen führt. Finally, two or two have already been proposed several complete magazines with labels on all sides to be flexibly anchored in a labeling machine and to approach the removal device one after the other (US-PS 3 358 991 or DE-OS 30 02 250). The only one at the back open magazines must be within the Labeling machine can be refilled from the back so that no relief for the operator given is. For each type of label to be processed several complete magazines manufactured and kept in stock be, so that just because of the high Investment costs of this solution have no entry into practice has found. In addition, that during the magazine change due to lack of buffering by a stationary Main magazine and missing label pusher none Label removal can take place. The labeling machine must therefore stop or at least for every magazine change be greatly reduced in performance, leading to corresponding production losses.

Aus der EP 0683 101 A2 ist eine Magazinvorrichtung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 für Etiketten in Etikettiermaschinen bekannt, bei der Magazine auf einem Drehtisch oder einem verfahrbaren Tisch verschwenkbar angeordnet sind. Um jeweils ein Magazin in die Entleerungsposition fluchtend hinter ein Hauptmagazin zu verbringen, muss der verfahrbare Tisch bzw. der Drehtisch entsprechend positioniert werden. Dann muss das Magazin in die Entleerungsposition geschwenkt werden. A magazine device is known from EP 0683 101 A2 according to the preamble of claim 1 for labels in labeling machines known in the magazine on a rotary table or a movable table are arranged pivotably. Aligned one magazine at a time into the emptying position To move behind a main magazine, the movable table or the turntable can be positioned accordingly. Then the magazine must be in the emptying position be pivoted.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, bei einer Magazinvorrichtung für Etiketten in Etikettiermaschinen der eingangs genannten Art unter Beibehaltung der grundsätzlichen Vorteile, insbesondere der kontinuierlichen Etikettenzufuhr zur Entnahmestelle und der mühelosen Bedienung, den Raumbedarf und die Baukosten spürbar zu senken.The invention has for its object in a Magazine device for labels in labeling machines of the type mentioned above while maintaining the basic advantages, especially the continuous ones Label feed to the tapping point and the effortless Operation, the space requirement and the construction costs noticeably reduce.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die im Kennzeichen des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved by the in the license plate of the specified features solved.

Bei einer erfindungsgemäßen Magazinvorrichtung ist weder ein raumgreifendes Zellenrad bzw. eine aufwendige Zellenkette noch eine komplexe Steuerung mit beweglichen Anschlägen für die Wechselmagazine vorhanden. Die Wechselmagazine werden vielmehr durch den Schlitten zentriert, der mit geringem Aufwand erstellt werden kann. Der Schlitten kann beiderseits des als Puffer dienenden Hauptmagazins mit außerhalb der Etikettiermaschine gefüllten Wechselmagazinen beladen werden. Die erfindungsgemäße Magazinvorrichtung stellt somit einen optimalen Kompromiß hinsichtlich konstruktivem Aufwand und Kapazität dar, insbesondere wenn gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung der Schlitten zwischen drei und sechs Entnahmepositionen aufweist. Dies reicht aus, um mit üblichen Wechselmagazinen mit einem Fassungsvermögen von ca. 5.000 Etiketten auch bei Hochleistungsetikettiermaschinen eine Betriebsdauer von ca. einer halben Stunde zu überbrücken.In a magazine device according to the invention is neither a expansive cell wheel or an elaborate cell chain another complex control system with movable stops for the change magazines available. The exchange magazines are rather centered by the sled, the one with little Effort can be created. The sledge can be used on both sides of the main magazine serving as a buffer with outside the Load changeable magazines filled with labeling machine become. The magazine device according to the invention thus provides an optimal compromise in terms of design effort and capacity, especially if according to a advantageous development of the invention of the carriage has between three and six removal positions. This is sufficient to work with conventional exchange magazines with a Capacity of approx. 5,000 labels also with High-performance labeling machines an operating time of approx. half an hour to bridge.

Im Nachstehenden wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand der Zeichnungen beschrieben. Es zeigen:

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die Draufsicht auf eine Magazinvorrichtung für Etiketten,
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die Ansicht X nach Fig. 1,
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An exemplary embodiment of the invention is described below with reference to the drawings. Show it:
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the top view of a magazine device for labels,
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the view X of FIG. 1,
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the view Y according to FIG. 1.

Die Magazinvorrichtung 1 nach Fig. 1 bis 3 ist in eine nicht weiter dargestellte Etikettiermaschine herkömmlicher Bauart integriert, in der rechteckige Etiketten 2 durch umlaufende Leimpaletten 9 von einem stillstehenden Etikettenstapel abgenommen und anschließend unter Zwischenschaltung eines nicht gezeigten Greiferzylinders beispielsweise auf den Rumpf von Getränkeflaschen übertragen werden. The magazine device 1 according to FIGS. 1 to 3 is not in a further shown conventional labeling machine integrated, in which rectangular labels 2 by circumferential Glue pallets 9 from a stationary label stack removed and then with the interposition of a not shown gripper cylinder for example on the Fuselage transferred from beverage bottles.

Die Magazinvorrichtung 1 weist ein stationäres Hauptmagazin 3 auf, das im wesentlichen aus einem der Etikettenkontur angepaßten, diese allseitig umgebenden Rahmen 10 mit die Etiketten 2 allseitig zentrierenden Führungsschienen 11 besteht. Diese führen die Etiketten 2 exakt den umlaufenden Leimpaletten 9 bzw. der durch die offene Vorderseite des Hauptmagazins 3 gebildeten Entnahmestelle zu. Die unteren und ein Teil der seitlichen Führungsschienen 11 sind etwas verlängert, wodurch Eingriffsraum für einen Etikettenschieber 7 gebildet wird. Das Hauptmagazin 3 ist auf einer horizontalen Brücke 12 befestigt, die ihrerseits mittels Klemmschrauben 13 höhenverstellbar auf zwei senkrechten Säulen 14, 15 der Etikettiermaschine fixiert ist.The magazine device 1 has a stationary main magazine 3 on that essentially from one of the label contour adapted, this all around frame 10 with the Labels 2 all-round centering guide rails 11 consists. These guide the labels 2 exactly the circumferential Glue pallets 9 or through the open front of the Main magazine 3 formed removal point. The lower and part of the side guide rails 11 are something lengthened, creating space for one Label pusher 7 is formed. The main magazine 3 is fixed on a horizontal bridge 12, which in turn adjustable by means of clamping screws 13 to two vertical columns 14, 15 of the labeling machine fixed is.

An die von der Entnahmestelle wegweisende offene Rückseite des horizontal angeordneten Hauptmagazins 3 schließt sich eine Aufnahme 4 für maximal vier Wechselmagazine 5 an. Diese weist einen Schlitten 16 auf, der in einer horizontalen Ebene quer zur Längsrichtung des Hauptmagazins 3 und damit zur Etikettenvorschubrichtung hin- und herbewegbar gelagert ist. Der Schlitten 16 besteht im wesentlichen aus einer ebenen Blechplatte, an deren Oberseite mehrere, teilweise mittels Langlöchern verstellbare, schienen- bzw. leistenartige Anschläge 17, 17a zur allseitigen Zentrierung der vier losen Wechselmagazine 5 in paralleler Ausrichtung zum Hauptmagazin 3 befestigt sind. An der Unterseite der Blechplatte sind zwei parallele Zahnstangen 18, 19 befestigt, jeweils eine am vorderen und eine am hinteren Rand. Die beiden Zahnstangen 18, 19 greifen von oben her in zwei nach oben hin offene U-Profile 20, 21 ein, welche so den Schlitten 16 quer zur Vorschubrichtung der Etiketten 2 verschiebbar führen. Das vordere U-Profil 20 ist an der Brücke 12 befestigt, die auch das Hauptmagazin 3 trägt. Das hintere U-Profil 21 ist auf einer ähnlichen Brücke 22 befestigt, die wiederum auf zwei senkrechten Säulen 23, 24 der Etikettiermaschine mittels Klemmschrauben 13 höhenverstellbar fixiert ist. Die Dimensionierung der Zahnstangen 18, 19 und U-Profile 20, 21 läßt eine beidseitige Querverschiebung des Schlittens 16 zu, derart, daß jedes der auf ihm fixierten Wechselmagazine 5 von beiden Seiten her fluchtend hinter das Hauptmagazin 3 verfahrbar ist. Dabei steht der Schlitten 16 in der einen Endposition um ca. drei Wechselmagazinbreiten nach links und in der anderen Endposition symmetrisch um ca. drei Wechselmagazinbreiten nach rechts gegen das Hauptmagazin 3 über und wird teilweise durch die U-Profile 20, 21 abgestützt. Um ein Kippen zu vermeiden, sind an der vorderen und hinteren Brücke 12, 22 jeweils zwei drehbare Rollen 25, 26 gelagert, die an der Oberseite des Schlittens 16 bzw. der Blechplatte anliegen und diese niederhalten.To the open back, pointing away from the point of withdrawal of the horizontally arranged main magazine 3 closes a holder 4 for a maximum of four change magazines 5. This has a carriage 16 which is in a horizontal Plane transverse to the longitudinal direction of the main magazine 3 and thus back and forth mounted for label feed direction is. The carriage 16 consists essentially of a flat sheet metal plate, on the top of which several, partially adjustable by rail, rail or strip-like stops 17, 17a for centering on all sides of the four loose change magazines 5 in a parallel orientation are attached to the main magazine 3. At the bottom of the Sheet metal plate are two parallel racks 18, 19 attached, one at the front and one at the rear Edge. The two racks 18, 19 engage from above two U profiles 20, 21 open at the top a, so the carriage 16 transversely to the feed direction of the labels 2 slide. The front U-profile 20 is attached to the bridge 12, which is also the main magazine 3rd wearing. The rear U-profile 21 is on a similar one Bridge 22 attached, which in turn on two vertical Columns 23, 24 of the labeling machine by means of clamping screws 13 is fixed vertically adjustable. The dimensioning of the Racks 18, 19 and U-profiles 20, 21 leaves one crosswise displacement of the carriage 16 on both sides, such that that each of the change magazines fixed on it 5 of both Aligned laterally movable behind the main magazine 3 is. The carriage 16 is in one end position about three change magazine widths to the left and in the other end position symmetrically by about three Interchangeable magazine widths to the right against the main magazine 3 over and is partially by the U-profiles 20, 21 supported. To avoid tipping, are on the front and rear bridge 12, 22 each have two rotatable rollers 25, 26 mounted on the top of the carriage 16 and the Fit the sheet metal plate and hold it down.

In jedem U-Profil 20, 21 ist ein Ritzel 27, 28 drehbar gelagert, das mit der benachbarten Zahnstange 18 bzw. 19 kämmt. Die beiden Ritzel 27, 28 sind durch eine Kardanwelle 29 drehfest miteinander gekoppelt und werden durch eine an der hinteren Brücke 22 befestigte Antriebseinrichtung 6 angetrieben. Diese besteht aus einem reversierbaren Getriebemotor mit integriertem Winkelcodierer, der an eine speicherprogrammierbare Steuereinrichtung 30 angeschlossen ist. Durch die Antriebseinrichtung 6 in Verbindung mit der Steuereinrichtung 30 ist der Schlitten 16 in beiden Richtungen um jeweils drei gleiche Schritte der Länge T intermittierend verfahrbar, so daß sich insgesamt vier definierte Entleerungspositionen ergeben. Die Schrittlänge T ist größer als die maximale Etikettenbreite, so daß zwischen den Etiketten 2 bzw. den Wechselmagazinen 5 ausreichend Eingriffsraum für den Etikettenschieber 7 verbleibt. Die Anschläge 17, 17a sind derart angeordnet, daß nach jedem Bewegungsschritt des Schlittens 16 jeweils ein Wechselmagazin 5 exakt mit dem Hauptmagazin 3 fluchtet und dicht hinter dessen hinterer Öffnung steht. Durch Verstellen der Anschläge 17 kann die Magazinvorrichtung 1 an Etiketten 2 bzw. Wechselmagazine 5 unterschiedlicher Breite problemlos angepaßt werden, ohne daß ein Eingriff in die Steuereinrichtung 30 erforderlich ist. Mit Hilfe der Klemmschrauben 13 ist auch eine einfache Höhenanpassung der gesamten Magazinvorrichtung 1 möglich, wobei aufgrund der separaten Aufhängung der U-Profile 20, 21 und der gelenkigen Verbindung der Ritzel 27 und 28 durch eine Kardanwelle 29 eine vorübergehende Schrägstellung keine Problem bereitet.A pinion 27, 28 can be rotated in each U-profile 20, 21 stored with the adjacent rack 18 or 19th combs. The two pinions 27, 28 are through a cardan shaft 29 non-rotatably coupled and are connected by a the rear bridge 22 fastened drive device 6 driven. This consists of a reversible Geared motor with integrated angle encoder that connects to a Programmable logic controller 30 connected is. By the drive device 6 in conjunction with the Control device 30 is the carriage 16 in both Directions by three equal steps of length T each can be moved intermittently, so that a total of four result in defined emptying positions. The stride length T is larger than the maximum label width, so that between the labels 2 or the change magazines 5 sufficient Engagement space for the label pusher 7 remains. The Stops 17, 17a are arranged such that after each Movement step of the carriage 16 each Exchangeable magazine 5 is exactly aligned with the main magazine 3 and is just behind the rear opening. By adjusting the stops 17 can the magazine device 1 on labels 2 or change magazines 5 of different widths without any problems be adjusted without any intervention in the Control device 30 is required. With the help of Clamping screws 13 is also a simple height adjustment entire magazine device 1 possible, due to the separate suspension of the U-profiles 20, 21 and the articulated Connection of the pinions 27 and 28 by a cardan shaft 29 a temporary inclination is not a problem.

Die Wechselmagazine 5 bestehen im vorliegenden Fall aus dünnem Blech, haben eine trogartige Grundform und sind an der hinteren Stirnseite geschlossen. An der offenen vorderen Stirnseite sind elastische Haltenasen 31 befestigt, welche die von oben her in das Wechselmagazin eingesetzten Etiketten 2 fixieren, solange das betreffende Wechselmagazin in Bereitschaftslage ist. Befindet sich das Wechselmagazin in der Entnahmeposition, so werden die Haltenasen durch die in Vorschubrichtung bewegten Etiketten 2 beiseite gedrückt. The change magazines 5 consist in the present case thin sheet, have a trough-like basic shape and are on closed at the rear end. On the open front Elastic retaining lugs 31 are attached to the end face, which those inserted from above into the change magazine Fix labels 2 as long as the change magazine in question is on standby. The change magazine is located in the removal position, the retaining lugs are replaced by the labels 2 moved in the feed direction are pushed aside.

Die Etiketten 2 werden von den Wechselmagazinen 5 nur im unteren Bereich umfaßt, so daß ausreichend Eingriffsraum für den Etikettenschieber 7 besteht. Außerdem sind im Boden in Längsrichtung verlaufende schienenartige Auswölbungen 44 ausgebildet, die die Etiketten 2 auf die richtige Höhe für einen nahtlosen Übergang ins Hauptmagazin 3 -über den vorderen Anschlag 17a hinweg- bringen.The labels 2 are only in the change magazines 5 includes lower area, so that sufficient space for engagement there is the label pusher 7. They are also in the ground Rail-like bulges 44 running in the longitudinal direction trained who the labels 2 at the right height for a seamless transition to the main magazine 3 - via the Bring the front stop 17a away.

Die Magazinvorrichtung 1 weist zwei unabhängige Etikettenschieber 7 und 8 auf. Der erste Etikettenschieber 7, im Nachstehenden Hauptschieber genannt, bestreicht den Bereich des Hauptmagazins 3 und des dahinter befindlichen Wechselmagazins 5. Er ist verschiebbar auf zwei Stangen 32, 33 gelagert, die parallel zur Vorschubrichtung der Etiketten 2 an der vorderen Brücke 12 und an der hinteren Brücke 22 befestigt sind. Am Hauptschieber 7 ist ein erstes Seil 35 befestigt, das auf eine am Rahmen 10 gelagerte Federrolle 34 aufgewickelt ist. Die Federrolle 34 versucht aufgrund ihrer Federvorspannung den Hauptschieber 7 in Richtung Entnahmestelle zu bewegen und bewirkt so den normalen Etikettenvorschub.The magazine device 1 has two independent Label pusher 7 and 8. The first label pusher 7, hereinafter referred to as the main slide, brushes the Area of the main magazine 3 and the one behind it Exchangeable magazine 5. It is slidable on two rods 32, 33 stored parallel to the feed direction of the labels 2 on the front bridge 12 and on the rear bridge 22 are attached. A first rope 35 is located on the main slide 7 attached to a spring roller 34 mounted on the frame 10 is wound up. The spring roller 34 tries due to its Spring preload the main slide 7 in the direction To move the tapping point and thus causes the normal Label feed.

Am Hauptschieber 7 ist ein zweites Seil 36 befestigt, das zu einer an der hinteren Brücke 22 angeordneten Seiltrommel 37 führt. Die Seiltrommel 37 ist durch einen Elektromotor 38 derart antreibbar, daß der Hauptschieber 7 über das zweite Seil 36 entgegen der Kraft der Federrolle 34 in eine rückwärtige Endstellung verfahrbar ist, in welcher er vollständig aus der Bewegungsbahn der Wechselmagazine 5 auf dem Schlitten 16 zurückgezogen ist und an der Brücke 22 anschlägt. Ist der Elektromotor 38 stromlos, so ist er frei drehbar, und hat keinen Einfluß auf den normalen Etikettenvorschub. Er ist an die Steuereinrichtung 30 angeschlossen.On the main slide 7, a second rope 36 is attached to the a cable drum 37 arranged on the rear bridge 22 leads. The cable drum 37 is by an electric motor 38 so drivable that the main slide 7 over the second Rope 36 against the force of the spring roller 34 in one rear end position is movable, in which he completely out of the movement path of the change magazines 5 the carriage 16 is withdrawn and at the bridge 22 strikes. If the electric motor 38 is de-energized, it is free rotatable, and has no influence on the normal Label feed. It is connected to the control device 30 connected.

Der zweite Etikettenschieber 8, im Nachstehenden Hilfsschieber genannt, bestreicht lediglich den rückwärtigen Bereich eines in Entleerungsposition stehenden Wechselmagazins 5. Er wird durch einen an der hinteren Brücke 22 befestigten Pneumatikzylinder 39 betätigt, der wiederum durch die Steuereinrichtung 30 angesteuert wird. An dieser ist noch ein Endschalter 40 angeschlossen, der auf den Hauptschieber 7 anspricht und ein Signal erzeugt, wenn das Hauptmagazin 3 teilweise entleert worden ist. Während der Hilfsschieber 8 eine einfache Druckplatte aufweist, die in etwa mittig am letzten Etikett 2 im Wechselmagazin 5 angreift, weist der Hauptschieber 7 zwei seitlich an den Etiketten 2 im Hauptmagazin 3 oder im Wechselmagazin 5 angreifende, unter Federvorspannung stehende Schwenkklappen 41 auf. Diese werden in ihrer Vorschubstellung durch Anschlagbolzen und die Federvorspannung fixiert. Beim Zurückziehen des Hauptschiebers 7 entgegen der Etikettenvorschubrichtung werden die Schwenkklappen 41 entgegen der Federvorspannung selbsttätig weggeklappt und zwischen den Etiketten 2 herausgezogen, gleiten an den Längsseiten des Etikettenstapels entlang und schwenken hinter dem letzten Etikett 2 durch die Federvorspannung wieder in ihre Arbeitsstellung ein. The second label pusher 8, in the following Called auxiliary slide, only brushes the rear Area of an emptying position Change magazine 5. It is replaced by one on the rear Bridge 22 actuated pneumatic cylinder 39 actuated is in turn controlled by the control device 30. On this is still connected to a limit switch 40, on the main slide 7 responds and generates a signal when the main magazine 3 has been partially emptied. While the auxiliary slide 8 has a simple pressure plate, which approximately in the middle of the last label 2 in the exchangeable magazine 5 attacks, the main slide 7 has two on the side Labels 2 in the main magazine 3 or in the changeable magazine 5 attacking swivel flaps under spring preload 41 on. These are in their feed position Stop bolt and the spring preload fixed. At the Withdraw the main slide 7 against the The swivel flaps 41 become the label feed direction automatically folded away against the spring preload and pulled out between the labels 2, slide on the Along and along the long sides of the label stack behind the last label 2 by the spring preload back into their working position.

Die Steuereinrichtung 30 ist durch den Winkelcodierer der Antriebseinrichtung 6 jederzeit exakt über die Position des Schlittens 16 informiert und derart programmiert, daß sich die nachstehend beschriebene Funktion der Magazinvorrichtung 1 ergibt.The control device 30 is by the angle encoder Drive device 6 exactly over the position of the Carriage 16 informed and programmed in such a way that the function of the magazine device described below 1 results.

Es wird dabei von der Situation gemäß Fig. 1 und 2 ausgegangen, in welcher das mit A bezeichnete volle Wechselmagazin 5 auf der linken Seite des Hauptmagazins 3 in Bereitschaftsposition steht, das mit B bezeichnete Wechselmagazin 5 in Entleerungsposition steht und durch den normalen Etikettenvorschub bzw. den Hauptschieber 7 bereits teilweise geleert ist, und die zwei mit C und D bezeichneten leeren Wechselmagazine 5 auf der rechten Seite des Hauptmagazins 3 in Bereitschaftsposition stehen. Der Hauptschieber 7 rückt aufgrund der kontinuierlichen Etikettenentnahme durch die Leimpaletten 9 unter Einfluß der Federrolle 34 weiter vor in Richtung Entnahmestelle, wobei zuerst das Wechselmagazin B vollständig leergefahren wird und dann nach teilweiser Entleerung des Hauptmagazins 3 der Hauptschieber 7 den Endschalter 40 erreicht. Nunmehr tritt die Steuereinrichtung 30 in Aktion und fährt als erstes den Schlitten 16 um eine Teilung T nach rechts, so daß das volle Wechselmagazin A aus der Bereitschaftsposition in die Entleerungsposition gerät, wonach der Schlitten 16 wieder gestoppt wird. Nun wird durch Druckluftzufuhr zum Pneumatikzylinder 39 der Hilfsschieber 8 an die Rückseite des Etikettenstapels im Wechselmagazin B angelegt und drückt diesen in Richtung Entnahmestelle, bis sich seine Vorderseite an das Ende des Etikettenstapels im Hauptmagazin bzw. die Schwenkklappen 41 des Hauptschiebers 7 anlegt. Darauf wird der Hauptschieber 7 durch Einschalten des Motors 38 entgegen der Vorschubrichtung in seine rückwärtige Endposition bewegt und dann wieder freigegeben, so daß in der bereits beschriebenen Weise die Schwenkklappen 41 selbsttätig an die Rückseite des Etikettenstapels im Wechselmagazin A angelegt werden und den Etikettenvorschub wieder übernehmen. In der Zwischenzeit werden die Etiketten durch den Pneumatikzylinder 39 vorgeschoben, so daß die Etikettenentnahme durch die Leimpaletten 9 ungestört und mit voller Leistung weiterläuft. Sobald der Hauptschieber 7 wieder in Funktion ist, wird der Hilfsschieber 8 durch den Pneumatikzylinder 39 zurück in seine Ruheposition verfahren. Damit ist der Wechselvorgang beendet.It depends on the situation according to FIGS. 1 and 2 assumed, in which the full A marked Change magazine 5 on the left side of the main magazine 3 in Stand by position is the one marked B. Change magazine 5 is in the emptying position and by the normal label feed or the main slide 7 already is partially emptied, and the two labeled C and D. empty exchange magazine 5 on the right side of the Main magazine 3 is in standby position. The Main slide 7 moves due to the continuous Label removal through the glue pallets 9 under the influence of Spring roller 34 further forward towards the tapping point, whereby first the exchangeable magazine B is completely emptied and then after the main magazine 3 has been partially emptied Main slide 7 reaches the limit switch 40. Now occurs the control device 30 in action and first drives the Slide 16 by a pitch T to the right so that the full Change magazine A from the standby position to the Emptying position, after which the carriage 16 again is stopped. Now by supplying compressed air to Pneumatic cylinder 39 of the auxiliary slide 8 to the rear of the label stack in exchange magazine B and presses this towards the tapping point until its Front to the end of the stack of labels in the main magazine or the swing flaps 41 of the main slide 7 creates. The main slide 7 is then turned on by switching on the motor 38 against the feed direction in its rear End position moved and then released again, so that in the swivel flaps 41 in the manner already described automatically to the back of the stack of labels in the Exchange magazine A and the label feed take over again. In the meantime, the labels advanced by the pneumatic cylinder 39 so that the Label removal through the glue pallets 9 undisturbed and with continues at full capacity. As soon as the main slide 7 is back in function, the auxiliary slide 8 by the Move pneumatic cylinder 39 back to its rest position. This completes the change process.

Während nun das Wechselmagazin A allmählich entleert wird, hat die Bedienungsperson der Etikettiermaschine ausreichend Zeit um die Wechselmagazine B, C und D durch Abheben vom Schlitten 16 aus den Anschlägen 17, 17a heraus zu entfernen und außerhalb der Etikettiermaschine mit neuen Etiketten 2 zu füllen. Danach werden die vollen Wechselmagazine B, C und D wieder zwischen die Anschläge 17, 17a eingeführt und auf dem Schlitten 16 abgesetzt.While the change magazine A is now gradually being emptied, the operator of the labeling machine has sufficient Time around change magazines B, C and D by lifting off To remove carriage 16 from the stops 17, 17a and outside the labeling machine with new labels 2 to fill. Then the full change magazines B, C and D again inserted between the stops 17, 17a and on set off the carriage 16.

Ist das Wechselmagazin A leergefahren, so wird ein neuer Wechselvorgang ausgelöst, wobei der Schlitten 16 um eine Teilung T nach links gefahren wird, so daß nunmehr das Wechselmagazin B in Entleerungsposition steht. Danach werden mit gleichbleibender Bewegungsrichtung die Wechselmagazine C und D in Entleerungsposition gebracht. Damit hat der Schlitten 16 seine linke Endposition erreicht und fährt nun wieder schrittweise zurück in die rechte Endposition. In der Zwischenzeit hat die Bedienungsperson immer genügend Zeit um entweder links oder rechts des Hauptmagazins 3 gefüllte Wechselmagazine 5 auf den Schlitten 16 aufzusetzen. Bei einer Etikettiermaschine mittlerer Leistung von beispielsweise 30.000 Flaschen/h fassen drei Wechselmagazine mit jeweils 5000 Etiketten den Etikettenvorrat für eine halbe Stunde Betriebszeit. In dieser Zeit muß sich die Bedienungsperson nicht um den Etikettennachschub kümmern, sondern kann andere Tätigkeiten an der Etikettiermaschine oder in der Abfüllanlage wahrnehmen.If the interchangeable magazine A is empty, a new one is opened Exchange process triggered, the carriage 16 by one Division T is moved to the left, so that now Change magazine B is in the emptying position. After that with the same direction of movement the change magazines C and D brought into the emptying position. With that, the Carriage 16 reaches its left end position and now moves step by step back to the right end position. In the In the meantime, the operator always has enough time around filled either to the left or to the right of the main magazine 3 Place change magazines 5 on the sled 16. At a medium power labeling machine from for example, 30,000 bottles / h hold three change magazines the label supply for one with 5000 labels each half an hour of operation. During this time the Do not worry about the replenishment of labels, but can do other activities on the labeling machine or perceive in the bottling plant.

Eine andere Möglichkeit zur Steuerung des Schlittens 16 besteht darin, daß jeder Entleerungsposition eine Markierung, beispielsweise ein Schlitz 42 in der Blechplatte, zugeordnet ist, der durch eine an die Steuereinrichtung 30 angeschlossene Lichtschranke 43 abgetastet wird. Auf den Winkelcodierer der Antriebseinrichtung 6 kann dann verzichtet werden.Another possibility for controlling the carriage 16 is that each emptying position has one Marking, for example a slot 42 in the Sheet metal plate, which is assigned by one to the Control device 30 connected light barrier 43 is scanned. On the encoder of the Drive device 6 can then be dispensed with.

Anstelle der Wechselmagazine 5 aus Blech, die bei der Etikettiermaschine verbleiben, können auch Wechselmagazine aus Karton oder Kunststoff eingesetzt werden, die gleichzeitig als Transportverpackung für die Etiketten dienen. Hierdurch kann das Nachlegen der Etiketten weiter rationalisiert werden. Auch können die Wechselmagazine fest mit dem Schlitten verbunden werden, wobei sie dann innerhalb der Etikettiermaschine zu beladen sind. Ferner ist eine austauschbare Anordnung des Hauptmagazins denkbar. Instead of the change magazine 5 made of sheet metal, which at Labeling machine remain, can also change magazines made of cardboard or plastic are used at the same time as transport packaging for the labels serve. This can further add the labels be rationalized. The change magazines can also be fixed be connected to the sled, then inside are to be loaded onto the labeling machine. Furthermore, one interchangeable arrangement of the main magazine conceivable.

Bei einem nicht gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist nur an einer Längsseite des Schlittens 16 eine Zahnstange 19 angeordnet und zwar im rückwärtigen, vom Hauptmagazin 3 wegweisenden Bereich. Diese greift in ein einziges U-Profil 21 mit einem Ritzel 28 ein. Die dem Hauptmagazin 3 benachbarte Längsseite des Schlittens 16 liegt direkt auf einer einfachen flachen Schiene auf, die an der vorderen Brücke 12 befestigt ist. Auch Niederhalter 25 sind nur im rückwärtigen Bereich des Schlittens 16 vorgesehen. Hierdurch werden die Fertigungskosten weiter gesenkt, wobei sich bei einer guten Führung im Bereich der einzigen Zahnstange 19 keinerlei Funktionseinbußen ergeben. Als Niederhalter können auch Winkel verwendet werden, die an der Unterseite des Schlittens 16 befestigt sind und unter das U-Profil 21 greifen.In an embodiment not shown is only on a rack 19 on one long side of the slide 16 arranged in the rear, from the main magazine 3 groundbreaking area. This engages in a single U-profile 21 with a pinion 28. The main magazine 3 Adjacent longitudinal side of the carriage 16 lies directly on a simple flat rail on the front Bridge 12 is attached. Also hold-down 25 are only in rear portion of the carriage 16 is provided. Hereby manufacturing costs are further reduced, with good guidance in the area of the single rack 19 result in no loss of functionality. Can hold down also angles are used that are at the bottom of the Carriage 16 are attached and under the U-profile 21st to grab.

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  1. Magazine device for labels in labelling machines which has a stationary main magazine (3) supplying the labels to a removal point, and, disposed behind the main magazine, a receptacle (4) for a plurality of exchangeable magazines (5) which may be moved transversely to the main magazine, which receptacle moves the exchangeable magazines out of a stand-by position into an emptying position in alignment with the main magazine, and which device also has at least one label pushing means (7) for advancing the labels to the removal point, characterised in that the receptacle (4) has a slide (16) holding a plurality of exchangeable magazines (5) able to be moved backwards and forwards transversely to the main magazine, which slide can bring the exchangeable magazines stepwise in both directions into their respective emptying positions by means of a drive device (6).
  2. Magazine device according to claim 1, characterised in that the stationary main magazine (3) fixes the labels at least in the region of the removal point at the four sides disposed perpendicular to the direction of movement of the labels.
  3. Magazine device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the exchangeable magazines (5) are configured trough- or dish-shaped and only accommodate the labels over a portion of their height.
  4. Magazine device according to claim 3, characterized in that the exchangeable magazines (5) are provided on an open front end with resilient holding noses (31) for the labels.
  5. Magazine device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that two label pushing means (7,8), which may be driven independently, are provided, at least one label pushing means (7) sweeping over both the main magazine (3) and the exchangeable magazine (5) in alignment with same.
  6. Magazine device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the slide (16) holds between three and six exchangeable magazines (5) and may be correspondingly driven into three to six defined emptying positions.
  7. Magazine device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the slide (16) is configured plate-like and has on its upper side a plurality of stops (17, 17a) for centering the exchangeable magazines (5).
  8. Magazine device according to claim 7, characterized in that there are attached to the underside of the plate-like slide (16) two parallel racks (18, 19) which are guided displaceable in U-sections (20, 21) aligned transversely to the main magazine (3) in a horizontal plane.
  9. Magazine device according to claim 8, characterised in that the U-sections (20, 21) are attached, adjustable in height, to vertical stationary pillars (14, 15, 23, 24), preferably independently of one another.
  10. Magazine device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that in each rack (18, 19) there engages a pinion (27, 28) which is rotatably mounted on the U-section (20, 21) and may be driven stepwise in both directions by the drive device (6).
  11. Magazine device according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the slide (16) is secured against lifting off by holding-down devices (25, 26).
  12. Magazine device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the drive device (6) is connected to a control device (30), which, triggered by a sensor (40) scanning the filling level of the main magazine (3), moves the slide (16) on by one step (T) and transfers the label pushing means (7, 8).
  13. Magazine device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the slide (16) has two end positions, offset at the side symmetrically to the main magazine (3) and which are at the same time emptying positions, as well as at least one emptying position lying between same and which may be approached from both sides.
  14. Magazine device according to one of claims 1 to 7 or 11 to 13, characterized in that there is attached to the underside of the plate-like slide (16) a rack (19) which is guided displaceable in a U-section (21) aligned transversely to the main magazine (3) in a horizontal plane, and in that there engages in the rack (19) a pinion (28) which is rotatably mounted on the U-section (21) and which may be driven stepwise in both directions by the drive device (6).
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