EP2678227B1 - Device and method for packaging articles - Google Patents

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EP2678227B1
EP2678227B1 EP12703044.3A EP12703044A EP2678227B1 EP 2678227 B1 EP2678227 B1 EP 2678227B1 EP 12703044 A EP12703044 A EP 12703044A EP 2678227 B1 EP2678227 B1 EP 2678227B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65B5/00—Packaging individual articles in containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, jars
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65B35/40—Arranging and feeding articles in groups by reciprocating or oscillatory pushers
    • B65B35/405—Arranging and feeding articles in groups by reciprocating or oscillatory pushers linked to endless conveyors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
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    • B65B63/02—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for compressing or compacting articles or materials prior to wrapping or insertion in containers or receptacles

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  • the invention relates to a device and a method for packaging articles according to the preamble of the independent claims.
  • a device for packaging objects, in particular blister strip is known.
  • a feeder leads to articles to be packed.
  • a Mehrzug raised has a plurality of cups, each train has its own separate drive.
  • a transfer device is provided for transferring the articles from the supply device to the multiple delivery device. This device is particularly suitable for the packaging of flat running blister strips in cartons.
  • the device according to the invention and the method according to the invention for packaging articles according to the features of the independent claims it is possible to enable a safe transfer from the packaged goods container into the folding carton through the targeted alignment of the articles to be packaged.
  • These are particularly suitable for so-called stick packaging, which are elongated tubular bags that are filled, for example, with powdered filling material and thus may have a relatively uneven filling and thus instability in the stacked state.
  • stick packaging which are elongated tubular bags that are filled, for example, with powdered filling material and thus may have a relatively uneven filling and thus instability in the stacked state.
  • the alignment unit provided according to the invention, a center of gravity displacement of the stack of articles to be packaged, in particular of the stick packaging, is achieved, so that the stack stabilizes in the direction of an oblique side guide according to an expedient continuation.
  • the alignment unit for stabilizing the stack aligns the ends of the objects lying in a package cup so that the stack is inclined relative to the vertical. Through this targeted shift of focus and subsequent support, the stack can be stabilized during further transport into the detection range of the insertion device and then easily be inserted into the carton.
  • the alignment unit presses the objects against the oblique side guide. Furthermore, the side guide takes over the stabilization of the now aligned stack of objects to be packaged for further transport into the detection range of the insertion device.
  • the alignment unit has a pivot mechanism which moves a side plate perpendicular to the transport direction of the transport means.
  • This mechanism can act in a particularly simple manner on the end faces of the objects to be packaged without blocking the means of transport.
  • a tab converter is provided, which closes at least one tab before inserting the articles into the folding box.
  • the objects can be pressed against the closed side flap, so that the stability of the stack of objects can be maintained.
  • the insertion device has an oblique insertion surface, which corresponds approximately to the inclination of the stack of articles. This allows the complete stack of items to be transferred to the carton. Particularly preferably, the insertion surface is inclined relative to the vertical, that for insertion first made a contact with an object that lies on top of the stack. This increases the stability of the insertion process.
  • a side guide is provided between folding box and insertion device.
  • a toothing is provided on the inside of the packaged goods chain and / or the side guide. This also contributes to the stabilization of the stack of articles by the teeth cooperating with the side edges of the objects stabilizing.
  • a device 8 for packaging articles 14 has a transport means 16 which is embodied by way of example as a packaged goods chain. On the band-shaped transport 16 more Packgutbecher 12 are arranged. These Packgutbecher 12 have on its inner side teeth 22, which are oriented transversely to a direction indicated by an arrow transport direction 17 of the transport means 16. By way of example, a plurality of articles 14 to be packed are shown in a package container 12. These articles 14 are elongated, so-called stick packaging. The objects 14 come to lie so that their longer side edges are aligned parallel to the teeth 22 of the Packgutbecher 12. At the beginning of the device 8 seen in the transport direction 17 is an alignment 20.
  • the alignment unit 20 is in FIG. 2 shown in more detail. It can be seen that the rear side wall 13 of the rear open Packgutbechers 12 is inclined, namely in the same manner as the rear side guide 10.
  • the rear side guide 10 extends over several Packgutbecher 12 away until the Packgutbecher 12 in the range of action of a drawer 30 is located.
  • the insertion device 30 moves the stack of articles 14 located on the packaged goods container 12 transversely to the transport direction 17 in an insertion direction 31 indicated by an arrow to the folding carton 28 which is open at the front.
  • a flap changer 36 which can be moved up and down has already a bottom flap 29 of the folding carton 28 folded down so that the lower flap 29 shoots the rear wall of the carton 28.
  • a pre-insertion 34 which has a hold-down.
  • the hold-down acts on the top of the product stack to be transferred by pushing the product stack down.
  • FIG. 3 Further details of the insertion device 30 in the transfer position are in FIG. 3 shown.
  • the pre-insertion 34 protrudes into the front side open Packgutbecher 12 and acts on the top of a stack, not shown, of the articles 14 a.
  • the stack of articles 14 is aligned with its front ends according to the inclination of the rear side guide 10.
  • the insertion device 30 has a slightly inclined insertion surface 32.
  • This insertion surface 32 is inclined in the opposite manner as the rear side guide 10, so that the uppermost article 14 of the stack, the end of which protrudes furthest to the right, is first detected by the insertion surface 32 and inserted into the prepared folding box 28 ,
  • the arranged between folding box 28 and 12 Packgutbecher side guide 38 has parallel to the insertion direction 31 aligned teeth 39, which are aligned with the teeth 22 of the Packgutbecher 22.
  • the carton 28 is slightly inclined relative to the horizontal by an inclination angle 42. This facilitates the transfer of the articles 14.
  • the tab diverter 36 can be moved in the vertical direction, so that the lower flap 29 is placed upwards, so that the back of the carton 28 is closed.
  • the slightly inclined folding box 28 is brought via a correspondingly inclined guide 40 in this position.
  • the guide 40 is formed as a plate-shaped part with a correspondingly inclined to the horizontal by the inclination angle 42 upper edge.
  • the mechanical structure of the alignment unit 20 becomes clear.
  • a corresponding lever mechanism 44 is also in FIG. 2 shown side plate 24 is brought into a pivoting movement, so that the non-aligned objects 14 are pressed back against the oblique side guide 10.
  • Parallel to the front of the Packgutbecher 12 a front side guide 18 is arranged in the transport direction 17, so that the lying in the Packgutbechern 12 objects 14 can not fall out to the front.
  • the transport means 16 moves the next filled packaged goods cup 12 into the detection range of the alignment unit 20.
  • the aligned objects 14 reach the detection area of the insertion device 30.
  • the rear side guide 10 is arranged stationary relative to the transport means 16 and the packed goods cups 12 transported therewith.
  • the back of the Packgutbechers 12 is now exempted, so that the ordered stack of objects 14 by means of the inclined insertion surface 32 of the insertion device 30 in the direction of insertion 31 can be moved to the waiting folding box 28.
  • the pre-loader 34 pushes downwardly against the top of the stack by the hold-down device. Together with the insertion device 30, the pre-insertion 34 is moved in the insertion direction 31.
  • the stack is pushed into the prepared folding box 28.
  • the folding box 28 is slightly inclined relative to the horizontal by the angle of inclination 42.
  • the lower flap 29 was already closed.
  • the further tabs of the folding box 28 are closed.
  • the articles 14 have been transferred into the folding box 28 in a particularly secure manner.
  • the described device 8 is particularly suitable for packaging stick packaging in folding cartons in horizontal cartoning machines.
  • other, in particular elongated articles which in particular due to inhomogeneous product distributions tend to become overweight in the stacked state, can be packaged with this device 8.

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Vorrichtung und einem Verfahren zum Verpacken von Gegenständen nach der Gattung der unabhängigen Ansprüche.The invention relates to a device and a method for packaging articles according to the preamble of the independent claims.

Aus der DE 10 2007 049 703 A1 ist bereits eine Formschulter zum Formen eines Folienschlauchs bekannt. Über diese Vorrichtung können längliche, schmale Schlauchbeutel, sogenannte Stick-Beutel mehrbahnig mit hoher Leistung hergestellt werden.From the DE 10 2007 049 703 A1 is already known a forming shoulder for forming a film tube. About this device elongated, narrow tubular bag, so-called stick bags can be made multi-lane with high performance.

Aus der DE 10 2006 049 828 A1 ist bereits eine Vorrichtung zum Verpacken von Gegenständen, insbesondere Blisterstreifen bekannt. Eine Zufuhreinrichtung führt zu verpackende Gegenstände zu. Eine Mehrzugeinrichtung weist eine Vielzahl von Bechern auf, wobei jeder Zug einen eigenen separaten Antrieb besitzt. Eine Übergabeeinrichtung ist vorgesehen zur Übergabe der Gegenstände von der Zufuhreinrichtung auf die Mehrzugeinrichtung. Diese Vorrichtung eignet sich insbesondere zur Verpackung von flächig ausgeführten Blisterstreifen in Faltschachteln.From the DE 10 2006 049 828 A1 already a device for packaging objects, in particular blister strip is known. A feeder leads to articles to be packed. A Mehrzugeinrichtung has a plurality of cups, each train has its own separate drive. A transfer device is provided for transferring the articles from the supply device to the multiple delivery device. This device is particularly suitable for the packaging of flat running blister strips in cartons.

Aus der GB 903131 A ist bereits eine Verpackungsvorrichtung bekannt zum Verpacken von Würfelzucker in einen Karton. Vor dem Einschub in eine Faltschachtel wird der Würfelzuckerstapel von Führungsschienen vertikal ausgerichtet.From the GB 903131 A Already a packaging device is known for packaging sugar cubes in a carton. Prior to insertion into a carton, the cube sugar stack is aligned vertically by guide rails.

Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, insbesondere sogenannte Stick-Verpackungen besonders schnell und zuverlässig in Faltschachteln zu verpacken. Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch die Merkmale der unabhängigen Ansprüche.It is an object of the present invention, especially so-called stick packaging to pack particularly fast and reliable in cartons. This object is solved by the features of the independent claims.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of the invention Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung und das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Verpacken von Gegenständen gemäß den Merkmalen der unabhängigen Ansprüche wird es möglich, durch die gezielte Ausrichtung der zu verpackenden Gegenstände ein sicheres Überführen aus dem Packgutbecher in die Faltschachtel zu ermöglichen. Diese eignen sich gerade für sogenannte Stick-Verpackungen, das sind längliche Schlauchbeutel, die beispielsweise mit pulverförmigem Füllgut befüllt sind und so unter Umständen eine relativ ungleichmäßige Befüllung und dadurch Instabilität im gestapelten Zustand aufweisen können. Durch die erfindungsgemäß vorgesehene Ausrichteinheit wird eine Schwerpunktverlagerung des Stapels der zu verpackenden Gegenstände, insbesondere der Stick-Verpackungen, erreicht, so dass der Stapel sich in Richtung einer schrägen Seitenführung gemäß einer zweckmäßigen Weiterführung stabilisiert.By means of the device according to the invention and the method according to the invention for packaging articles according to the features of the independent claims, it is possible to enable a safe transfer from the packaged goods container into the folding carton through the targeted alignment of the articles to be packaged. These are particularly suitable for so-called stick packaging, which are elongated tubular bags that are filled, for example, with powdered filling material and thus may have a relatively uneven filling and thus instability in the stacked state. By means of the alignment unit provided according to the invention, a center of gravity displacement of the stack of articles to be packaged, in particular of the stick packaging, is achieved, so that the stack stabilizes in the direction of an oblique side guide according to an expedient continuation.

Erfindungsgemäß richtet die Ausrichteinheit zur Stabilisierung des Stapels die Enden der in einem Packgutbecher liegenden Gegenstände so aus, dass der Stapel gegenüber der Vertikalen geneigt ist. Durch diese gezielte Schwerpunktverlagerung und anschließende Abstützung kann der Stapel auch beim Weitertransport in den Erfassungsbereich der Einschubeinrichtung stabilisiert und anschließend leichter in die Faltschachtel eingeführt werden.According to the invention, the alignment unit for stabilizing the stack aligns the ends of the objects lying in a package cup so that the stack is inclined relative to the vertical. Through this targeted shift of focus and subsequent support, the stack can be stabilized during further transport into the detection range of the insertion device and then easily be inserted into the carton.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Ausrichteinheit die Gegenstände gegen die schräge Seitenführung drückt. Weiterhin übernimmt die Seitenführung die Stabilisierung des nun ausgerichteten Stapels der zu verpackenden Gegenstände zum Weitertransport in den Erfassungsbereich der Einschubeinrichtung.In an expedient development it is provided that the alignment unit presses the objects against the oblique side guide. Furthermore, the side guide takes over the stabilization of the now aligned stack of objects to be packaged for further transport into the detection range of the insertion device.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung weist die Ausrichteinheit einen Schwenkmechanismus auf, der eine Seitenplatte senkrecht zur Transportrichtung des Transportmittels bewegt. Dieser Mechanismus kann in besonders einfacher Weise auf die Stirnseiten der zu verpackenden Gegenständen einwirken, ohne das Transportmittel zu blockieren.In an expedient development, the alignment unit has a pivot mechanism which moves a side plate perpendicular to the transport direction of the transport means. This mechanism can act in a particularly simple manner on the end faces of the objects to be packaged without blocking the means of transport.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung sind Mittel zum Schrägstellen der Faltschachtel vorgesehen. Die Neigung der Faltschachtel verhindert den Verlust der Stapelformation der ausgerichteten Gegenstände bis zum Verschließen der Faltschachtellaschen auf der Einschubseite. Dadurch wird eine sichere Befüllung der Faltschachtel mit den zu verpackenden Gegenständen erreicht.In an expedient development means for tilting the carton are provided. The inclination of the carton prevents loss of stacking of the aligned articles until the carton tabs on the insert side are closed. As a result, a secure filling of the carton is achieved with the items to be packaged.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist ein Laschenumleger vorgesehen, der vor Einschieben der Gegenstände in die Faltschachtel zumindest eine Lasche verschließt. Dadurch können die Gegenstände gegen die verschlossene Seitenlasche gedrückt werden, so dass weiterhin die Stabilität des Stapels der Gegenstände beibehalten werden kann.In an expedient development, a tab converter is provided, which closes at least one tab before inserting the articles into the folding box. As a result, the objects can be pressed against the closed side flap, so that the stability of the stack of objects can be maintained.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung weist die Einschubeinrichtung eine schräge Einschubsfläche auf, die in etwa der Neigung des Stapels der Gegenstände entspricht. Dadurch kann der komplette Stapel der Gegenstände in die Faltschachtel überführt werden. Besonders bevorzugt ist die Einschubfläche so gegenüber der Vertikalen geneigt, dass zum Einschieben zuerst ein Kontakt mit einem Gegenstand erfolgt, der oben auf dem Stapel liegt. Dies erhöht die Stabilität des Einschubvorgangs.In an expedient development, the insertion device has an oblique insertion surface, which corresponds approximately to the inclination of the stack of articles. This allows the complete stack of items to be transferred to the carton. Particularly preferably, the insertion surface is inclined relative to the vertical, that for insertion first made a contact with an object that lies on top of the stack. This increases the stability of the insertion process.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass zwischen Faltschachtel und Einschubeinrichtung eine Seitenführung vorgesehen ist. Somit kann auch während des Überführens der Stapel in der gewünschten Stabilität gehalten werden.In an expedient development it is provided that a side guide is provided between folding box and insertion device. Thus, even during the transfer of the stack can be kept in the desired stability.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass eine Verzahnung auf der Innenseite der Packgutkette und/oder der Seitenführung vorgesehen ist. Dies trägt ebenfalls zur Stabilisierung des Stapels der Gegenstände bei, indem die Verzahnungen mit den Seitenkanten der Gegenstände stabilisierend zusammenwirken.In an expedient development it is provided that a toothing is provided on the inside of the packaged goods chain and / or the side guide. This also contributes to the stabilization of the stack of articles by the teeth cooperating with the side edges of the objects stabilizing.

Weitere zweckmäßige Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus weiteren abhängigen Ansprüchen und aus der Beschreibung.Further expedient developments emerge from further dependent claims and from the description.

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Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Verpacken von Gegenständen ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht der Vorrichtung zum Verpacken von Gegenständen,
Figur 2
eine Seitenansicht der Ausrichteinheit,
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eine Seitenansicht der Einschubeinrichtung in der Übergabeposition sowie
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eine perspektivische Darstellung der Vorrichtung mit Ausrichteinheit und vorderer Seitenführung.
An embodiment of the device according to the invention for the packaging of objects is shown in the drawing and will be described in more detail below. Show it:
FIG. 1
a perspective view of the device for packaging objects,
FIG. 2
a side view of the alignment unit,
FIG. 3
a side view of the insertion device in the transfer position and
FIG. 4
a perspective view of the device with alignment and front side guide.

Beschreibung des AusführungsbeispielsDescription of the embodiment

Eine Vorrichtung 8 zum Verpacken von Gegenständen 14 weist ein Transportmittel 16 auf, welches beispielhaft als Packgutkette ausgeführt ist. Auf dem bandförmigen Transportmittel 16 sind mehrere Packgutbecher 12 angeordnet. Diese Packgutbecher 12 weisen an ihrer Innenseite Verzahnungen 22 auf, welche quer zur einer mit einem Pfeil angedeuteten Transportrichtung 17 des Transportmittels 16 orientiert sind. Exemplarisch sind in einem Packgutbecher 12 mehrere zu verpackende Gegenstände 14 gezeigt. Diese Gegenstände 14 sind länglich ausgebildet, sogenannte Stick-Verpackungen. Die Gegenstände 14 kommen so zu liegen, dass deren längeren Seitenkanten parallel zu den Verzahnungen 22 der Packgutbecher 12 ausgerichtet sind. Zu Beginn der Vorrichtung 8 in Transportrichtung 17 gesehen befindet sich eine Ausrichteinheit 20. Diese bewegt in einer Schwenkbewegung gegenüber der offenen Stirnseite eines Packgutbechers 12 eine Seitenplatte 24 in der Weise, dass die in einem Packgutbecher 12 liegenden Gegenstände 14 mit ihren hinteren Stirnflächen gegen die auf der hinteren, offenen Seite des Packgutbechers 12 angeordnete hintere Seitenführung 10 gedrückt werden können.A device 8 for packaging articles 14 has a transport means 16 which is embodied by way of example as a packaged goods chain. On the band-shaped transport 16 more Packgutbecher 12 are arranged. These Packgutbecher 12 have on its inner side teeth 22, which are oriented transversely to a direction indicated by an arrow transport direction 17 of the transport means 16. By way of example, a plurality of articles 14 to be packed are shown in a package container 12. These articles 14 are elongated, so-called stick packaging. The objects 14 come to lie so that their longer side edges are aligned parallel to the teeth 22 of the Packgutbecher 12. At the beginning of the device 8 seen in the transport direction 17 is an alignment 20. This moves in a pivoting movement relative to the open end of a 12 Packgutbechers a side plate 24 in such a way that lying in a Packgutbecher 12 objects 14 with their rear end faces against the on the rear, open side of Packgutbechers 12 arranged rear side guide 10 can be pressed.

Die Ausrichteinheit 20 ist in Figur 2 näher dargestellt. Daraus wird ersichtlich, dass auch die hintere Seitenwand 13 des hinten offenen Packgutbechers 12 geneigt ist, nämlich in derselben Weise wie die hintere Seitenführung 10. Die hintere Seitenführung 10 erstreckt sich über mehrere Packgutbecher 12 hinweg, bis sich der Packgutbecher 12 in dem Wirkungsbereich einer Einschubeinrichtung 30 befindet. Die Einschubeinrichtung 30 bewegt den auf dem Packgutbecher 12 befindlichen Stapel der Gegenstände 14 quer zur Transportrichtung 17 in einer mit einem Pfeil angedeuteten Einschubrichtung 31 hin zu der vorne geöffneten Faltschachtel 28. Ein auf- und abbewegbarer Laschenumleger 36 hat bereits eine untere Lasche 29 der Faltschachtel 28 nach oben umgelegt, so dass die untere Lasche 29 die Rückwand der Faltschachtel 28 schießt. In der Einschubposition fluchtet der Packgutbecher 12 seitlich mit einer Seitenführung 38, die zwischen der Seitenwand des Packgutbechers 12 und der Stirnseite der Faltschachtel 28 angeordnet ist. Oberhalb des Einschubstößels der Einschubeinrichtung 30 befindet sich ein Voreinschub 34, welcher einen Niederhalter aufweist. Der Niederhalter wirkt auf die Oberseite des zu überführenden Produktstapels ein, indem er den Produktstapel nach unten drückt.The alignment unit 20 is in FIG. 2 shown in more detail. It can be seen that the rear side wall 13 of the rear open Packgutbechers 12 is inclined, namely in the same manner as the rear side guide 10. The rear side guide 10 extends over several Packgutbecher 12 away until the Packgutbecher 12 in the range of action of a drawer 30 is located. The insertion device 30 moves the stack of articles 14 located on the packaged goods container 12 transversely to the transport direction 17 in an insertion direction 31 indicated by an arrow to the folding carton 28 which is open at the front. A flap changer 36 which can be moved up and down has already a bottom flap 29 of the folding carton 28 folded down so that the lower flap 29 shoots the rear wall of the carton 28. In the insertion position of the Packgutbecher 12 laterally aligned with a side guide 38 which is disposed between the side wall of the Packgutbechers 12 and the end face of the carton 28. Above the push-in plunger of the insertion device 30 is a pre-insertion 34, which has a hold-down. The hold-down acts on the top of the product stack to be transferred by pushing the product stack down.

Weitere Details der Einschubeinrichtung 30 in der Übergabeposition sind in Figur 3 gezeigt. Der Voreinschub 34 ragt in den stirnseitig offenen Packgutbecher 12 hinein und wirkt auf die Oberseite eines nicht gezeigten Stapels der Gegenstände 14 ein. Der Stapel der Gegenstände 14 ist mit seinen stirnseitigen Enden entsprechend der Neigung der hinteren Seitenführung 10 ausgerichtet. Die Einschubeinrichtung 30 weist eine leicht schräg stehende Einschubfläche 32 auf. Diese Einschubfläche 32 ist in der entgegen gesetzten Art und Weise wie die hintere Seitenführung 10 geneigt, so dass der oberste Gegenstand 14 des Stapels, dessen Ende am weitesten nach rechts übersteht, als erstes von der Einschubfläche 32 erfasst und in die bereitstehende Faltschachtel 28 eingeschoben wird. Die zwischen Faltschachtel 28 und Packgutbecher 12 angeordnete Seitenführung 38 weist parallel zur Einschubrichtung 31 ausgerichtete Verzahnungen 39 auf, die mit den Verzahnungen 22 der Packgutbecher 22 fluchten. Dadurch wird während des Überschiebens des Packgutstapels die Stabilität des Stapels verbessert. Die Faltschachtel 28 ist leicht gegenüber der Horizontalen geneigt um einen Neigungswinkel 42. Dadurch wird das Überführen der Gegenstände 14 erleichtert. Der Laschenumleger 36 kann in vertikaler Richtung bewegt werden, so dass die untere Lasche 29 nach oben aufgestellt wird, damit die Rückseite der Faltschachtel 28 verschlossen ist.Further details of the insertion device 30 in the transfer position are in FIG. 3 shown. The pre-insertion 34 protrudes into the front side open Packgutbecher 12 and acts on the top of a stack, not shown, of the articles 14 a. The stack of articles 14 is aligned with its front ends according to the inclination of the rear side guide 10. The insertion device 30 has a slightly inclined insertion surface 32. This insertion surface 32 is inclined in the opposite manner as the rear side guide 10, so that the uppermost article 14 of the stack, the end of which protrudes furthest to the right, is first detected by the insertion surface 32 and inserted into the prepared folding box 28 , The arranged between folding box 28 and 12 Packgutbecher side guide 38 has parallel to the insertion direction 31 aligned teeth 39, which are aligned with the teeth 22 of the Packgutbecher 22. As a result, the stability of the stack is improved during the sliding over of the packaged goods stack. The carton 28 is slightly inclined relative to the horizontal by an inclination angle 42. This facilitates the transfer of the articles 14. The tab diverter 36 can be moved in the vertical direction, so that the lower flap 29 is placed upwards, so that the back of the carton 28 is closed.

Bei der perspektivischen Ansicht der Figur 4 wird deutlich, dass die leicht schräg stehende Faltschachtel 28 über eine entsprechend geneigte Führung 40 in diese Position gebracht wird. Die Führung 40 ist als plattenförmiges Teil ausgebildet mit einer entsprechend gegenüber der Horizontalen um den Neigungswinkel 42 geneigten Oberkante. Bei der Ansicht gemäß Figur 4 wird der mechanische Aufbau der Ausrichteinheit 20 deutlich. Bei einem entsprechenden Hebelmechanismus 44 wird die auch in Figur 2 gezeigte Seitenplatte 24 in eine Schwenkbewegung gebracht, so dass die nicht ausgerichteten Gegenstände 14 nach hinten gegen die schräge Seitenführung 10 gedrückt werden. Parallel zur Vorderseite der Packgutbecher 12 ist eine vordere Seitenführung 18 in Transportrichtung 17 angeordnet, so dass die in den Packgutbechern 12 liegenden Gegenstände 14 nicht nach vorne herausfallen können.In the perspective view of FIG. 4 It is clear that the slightly inclined folding box 28 is brought via a correspondingly inclined guide 40 in this position. The guide 40 is formed as a plate-shaped part with a correspondingly inclined to the horizontal by the inclination angle 42 upper edge. In the view according to FIG. 4 the mechanical structure of the alignment unit 20 becomes clear. In a corresponding lever mechanism 44 is also in FIG. 2 shown side plate 24 is brought into a pivoting movement, so that the non-aligned objects 14 are pressed back against the oblique side guide 10. Parallel to the front of the Packgutbecher 12 a front side guide 18 is arranged in the transport direction 17, so that the lying in the Packgutbechern 12 objects 14 can not fall out to the front.

Die in den Figuren 1 bis 4 gezeigte Vorrichtung 8 zum Verpacken von Gegenständen 14 arbeitet folgendermaßen:

  • Zu Beginn werden die Packgutbecher 12 ungeordnet mit Gegenständen 14 befüllt. Allerdings sind die als Stick-Verpackungen ausgebildeten Gegenstände 14 alle so orientiert, dass die Längsseiten parallel zu den Seitenwänden der Packgutbecher 12 mit entsprechenden Verzahnungen 22 zu liegen kommen wie in Figur 1 angedeutet. Das Transportmittel 16 bringt den ungeordnet befüllten Packgutbecher 12 in den Erfassungsbereich der Ausrichteinheit 20. Die Ausrichteinheit 20 ist feststehend gegenüber dem Transportmittel 16 angeordnet. Das Transportmittel 16 stoppt den Packgutbecher 12 so, dass die Ausrichteinheit 20 durch eine Schwenkbewegung der Seitenplatte 24 auf die Vorderseiten der Produkte 14 einwirken kann. Dadurch werden die Produkte 14 in der Weise geordnet, dass sich der Schwerpunkt des Produktstapels nach hinten verlagert und die Hinterseiten der Gegenstände 14 gegen die hintere Seitenführung 10 gedrückt werden. Dadurch richten sich die Gegenstände 14 in Form eines Stapels so aus, dass sie mit zunehmender Höhe weiter nach hinten überstehen und sich in Kontakt mit der Seitenführung 10 befinden. Nach erfolgter Ausrichtung der Gegenstände 14 fährt die Ausrichteinheit 20 wieder in die Ausgangsstellung zurück.
The in the FIGS. 1 to 4 The apparatus 8 for packaging articles 14 works as follows:
  • At the beginning of the Packgutbecher 12 are randomly filled with items 14. However, the formed as a stick-pack items 14 are all oriented so that the longitudinal sides come to rest parallel to the side walls of the Packgutbecher 12 with corresponding teeth 22 as indicated in Figure 1. The transport means 16 brings the disorderly filled packaged goods cup 12 into the detection range of the alignment unit 20. The alignment unit 20 is fixedly arranged opposite the transport means 16. The transport means 16 stops the packaged goods cup 12 so that the alignment unit 20 can act on the front sides of the products 14 by a pivoting movement of the side plate 24. As a result, the products 14 are arranged in such a way that the center of gravity of the product stack is displaced to the rear and the rear sides of the articles 14 are pressed against the rear side guide 10. As a result, the articles 14 in the form of a stack are aligned so that they project further to the rear with increasing height and are in contact with the side guide 10. After alignment of the objects 14, the alignment unit 20 moves back to the starting position.

Dann bewegt das Transportmittel 16 den nächsten befüllten Packgutbecher 12 in den Erfassungsbereich der Ausrichteinheit 20.Then, the transport means 16 moves the next filled packaged goods cup 12 into the detection range of the alignment unit 20.

Die ausgerichteten Gegenstände 14 gelangen in den Erfassungsbereich der Einschubeinrichtung 30. Die hintere Seitenführung 10 ist feststehend gegenüber dem Transportmittel 16 und den damit transportierten Packgutbechern 12 angeordnet. In der Übergabeposition ist die Rückseite des Packgutbechers 12 nun freigestellt, so dass der geordnete Stapel der Gegenstände 14 mit Hilfe der schräg gestellten Einschubfläche 32 der Einschubeinrichtung 30 in Einschubrichtung 31 hin zu der bereitstehenden Faltschachtel 28 bewegt werden kann. Um den zu überführenden Stapel der Gegenstände 14 zusätzlich zu stabilisieren, drückt der Voreinschub 34 durch den Niederhalter gegen die Oberseite des Stapels nach unten. Zusammen mit der Einschubeinrichtung 30 wird der Voreinschub 34 in Einschubrichtung 31 bewegt. An der Seitenführung 38 entlang wird der Stapel in die bereitstehende Faltschachtel 28 geschoben. Die Faltschachtel 28 ist hierzu gegenüber der Horizontalen leicht um den Neigungswinkel 42 geneigt angeordnet. Zuvor wurde bereits die untere Lasche 29 geschlossen. Nach dem Einschieben des Stapels der Gegenstände 14 werden die weiteren Laschen der Faltschachtel 28 verschlossen. Damit sind die Gegenstände 14 in besonders sicherer Art und Weise in die Faltschachtel 28 überführt worden.The aligned objects 14 reach the detection area of the insertion device 30. The rear side guide 10 is arranged stationary relative to the transport means 16 and the packed goods cups 12 transported therewith. In the transfer position, the back of the Packgutbechers 12 is now exempted, so that the ordered stack of objects 14 by means of the inclined insertion surface 32 of the insertion device 30 in the direction of insertion 31 can be moved to the waiting folding box 28. To additionally stabilize the stack of articles 14 to be transferred, the pre-loader 34 pushes downwardly against the top of the stack by the hold-down device. Together with the insertion device 30, the pre-insertion 34 is moved in the insertion direction 31. Along the side guide 38, the stack is pushed into the prepared folding box 28. For this purpose, the folding box 28 is slightly inclined relative to the horizontal by the angle of inclination 42. Previously, the lower flap 29 was already closed. After inserting the stack of articles 14, the further tabs of the folding box 28 are closed. Thus, the articles 14 have been transferred into the folding box 28 in a particularly secure manner.

Die beschriebene Vorrichtung 8 eignet sich insbesondere zum Verpacken von Stick-Verpackungen in Faltschachteln bei Horizontal-Kartoniermaschinen. Jedoch auch andere, insbesondere längliche Gegenstände, welche insbesondere durch inhomogene Produktverteilungen dazu neigen, im gestapelten Zustand Übergewicht zu bekommen, können mit dieser Vorrichtung 8 verpackt werden.The described device 8 is particularly suitable for packaging stick packaging in folding cartons in horizontal cartoning machines. However, other, in particular elongated articles, which in particular due to inhomogeneous product distributions tend to become overweight in the stacked state, can be packaged with this device 8.

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  1. Apparatus for packaging articles (14), comprising at least one pushing-in device (30), by means of which the articles (14) which are to be packaged are transferred into a folding box (28), and also comprising at least one transporting means (16), by way of which a plurality of articles (14) which are to be packaged are transported, in the form of a stack in at least one article container (12), into the range of action of the pushing-in device (30), wherein at least one orienting unit (20) is provided, and said unit, for the purpose of stabilizing the stack, acts on the articles (14) located in the article container (12) prior to said articles passing into the range of action of the pushing-in device (30), characterized in that the orienting unit (20), for the purpose of stabilizing the stack, orients the ends of the articles (14), which are located in an article chain, such that the stack is inclined in relation to the vertical.
  2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the orienting unit (20) pushes the articles (14) against a lateral guide (10), which is designed to be inclined in relation to the vertical.
  3. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the orienting unit has a pivoting mechanism (44), which moves a side plate (24) in a direction perpendicular to a transporting direction (17) of the transporting means (16).
  4. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the provision of means (40) for positioning the folding box (28) obliquely at a certain angle of inclination (42) in relation to the horizontal in a pushing-in position, in which the pushing-in device (30) transfers the articles (14) into the folding box (28).
  5. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pushing-in device (30) has a pushing-in surface (32), which acts on the articles (14) for pushing-in purposes, wherein the pushing-in surface (32) is designed to be inclined in relation to the vertical such that, for pushing-in purposes, contact is made first of all with an article (14) which is located at the top of the stack.
  6. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the provision of a flap-folding means (36) which, prior to the articles (14) being pushed into the folding box (28), closes the at least one flap (29), and therefore the articles (14) which are to be pushed in can be pushed against said flap (29).
  7. Method of packaging articles (12), wherein a pushing-in device (30) is provided, said device transferring the articles (14) into a folding box (28), and wherein, by way of a transporting means (16), a plurality of articles (14) which are to be packaged are transferred, in the form of a stack in at least one article container (12), into the range of action of the pushing-in device (30), characterized by the following steps:
    - orienting the articles (14) located in the article container (12), for the purpose of stabilizing the stack,
    - transporting the oriented articles (14) into the range of action of the pushing-in device (30),
    - pushing the oriented articles (14) into the folding box (28),
    characterized in that, prior to the articles (14) being transferred, the folding box (28) is made available in a state in which it is inclined in relation to the horizontal at an angle of inclination (42), other than zero.
  8. Method according to the preceding method claim, characterized in that, prior to the articles (14) being transferred, a side flap (29) of the folding box (28) is closed.
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