EP3007982B1 - Packaging machine having a sealing means - Google Patents

Packaging machine having a sealing means Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3007982B1
EP3007982B1 EP14728556.3A EP14728556A EP3007982B1 EP 3007982 B1 EP3007982 B1 EP 3007982B1 EP 14728556 A EP14728556 A EP 14728556A EP 3007982 B1 EP3007982 B1 EP 3007982B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
sealing
packaging machine
packaging
valve
gas
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP14728556.3A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3007982A1 (en
Inventor
Reiner Paul
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH
Original Assignee
GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH filed Critical GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH
Publication of EP3007982A1 publication Critical patent/EP3007982A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3007982B1 publication Critical patent/EP3007982B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • B65B31/00—Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
    • B65B31/02—Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers or wrappers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
    • B65B31/025—Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers or wrappers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas specially adapted for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65B31/028—Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers or wrappers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas specially adapted for rigid or semi-rigid containers closed by a lid sealed to the upper rim of the container, e.g. tray-like container
    • 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
    • B65B31/00—Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
    • B65B31/04—Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
    • B65B31/046—Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied the nozzles co-operating, or being combined, with a device for opening or closing the container or wrapper
    • 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
    • B65B31/00—Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
    • 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
    • B65B31/00—Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
    • B65B31/04—Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
    • 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
    • B65B47/00—Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved
    • B65B47/04—Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure
    • 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
    • B65B61/00—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
    • B65B61/04—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages
    • B65B61/06—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
    • 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
    • B65B9/00—Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, e.g. liquids or semiliquids, in flat, folded, or tubular webs of flexible sheet material; Subdividing filled flexible tubes to form packages
    • B65B9/02—Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material between opposed webs
    • B65B9/04—Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
    • 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
    • B65B47/00—Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a packaging machine with a sealing station, which seals a top film web to a bottom film web with a sealing agent, the sealing means having at least one opening which is connected to a vacuum source and / or an exchange gas source. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a sealing glasses.
  • Such packaging machines are well known from the prior art and are used, for example, to seal a packaging tray, which has been deep-drawn in the lower film web, which has subsequently been filled with a cover film by sealing the upper film to the lower film. See eg DE-A-102007031527 .
  • gas exchange in and / or in front of the sealing station, ie the air or gas inside the package is sucked by means of a negative pressure and / or at least partially replaced by a replacement gas between the top and the lower film is introduced, in particular blown.
  • these packaging machines usually produce several packages per machine cycle at the same time, in which the gas exchange is preferably carried out individually or identically.
  • a packaging machine having a sealing station which seals a top film web to a bottom film web with a sealing agent, the sealing agent having at least one opening which is connected to a vacuum source and / or a replacement gas source, wherein at least one valve is provided in the sealing agent is, with which the gas flow is adjustable at the opening.
  • the present invention relates to a packaging machine, in particular a form-fill-seal packaging machine (FFS packaging machine).
  • FFS packaging machine form-fill-seal packaging machine
  • a lower film web in particular cyclically, is transported along the packaging machine and first one or more packaging trough (s) are formed in the lower film web.
  • Each packaging tray is then filled in a filling station with a packaged product, in particular food slices, or other countable and / or countable packaged goods, in particular food, and then with a lid film attached to the packaging tray, in particular sealed, is closed.
  • a plurality of packaging trays are deep-drawn, filled and substantially simultaneously with one another Cover foil provided.
  • This plurality of packaging trays is called a so-called format containing (XY packaging trays).
  • This sealing means is preferably a heated sealing frame, which defines the shape of the sealing seam and which generally has per recess a packaging recess which at least partially receives the packaging recess during sealing.
  • the sealing frame seals the cover film to all packaging troughs of a format at the same time, is preferably provided below the lower film web and is preferably lifted for sealing and preferably lowered after sealing.
  • an upper tool such as a sealing frame or a plate.
  • a sealing tool in particular the sealing glasses, now has at least one opening which is connected to a vacuum source and / or an exchange gas source. Through this opening, either existing air is sucked between the two film webs and / or injected a replacement gas between the two film webs.
  • the openings preferably extend in a row which runs parallel to the transport direction of the lower film web.
  • at least one, preferably a plurality of holes are preferably introduced into the lower film web before the sealing station, through which the gas passes into the space between the two film webs or is sucked out of it.
  • the vacuum are introduced and / or carried out the gas exchange.
  • a valve is now provided in the sealing means or at least one nozzle, with which the flow at the opening is adjustable, i. For example, volume flow per time, flow direction and / or flow rate.
  • the gas flow i. the intake of the air and / or the blowing of the exchange gas per packaging tray of a format are controlled individually or in groups. This makes it possible per format in the packaging wells to obtain substantially the same gas atmosphere or specifically to achieve different ratios.
  • a conduit for example in the form of a bore, which connects one or more openings to a vacuum and / or exchange gas source is provided in the tool, in particular in the sealing gland.
  • a valve provided with which the cross section of the conduit can be changed at the location of the valve to adjust the flow resistance and thus the amount of gas sucked into the opening or blown out of the opening, or the flow rate of the gas.
  • adjusting the flow rate of the gas may be used, for example, to prevent light and / or moving, slipping, or even fly-away products, such as low-fat sausage slices and low stick-together, from moving and / or flying away.
  • a blind hole is provided in the line into which a cylinder is inserted with a through hole.
  • the through hole can be completely or only partially aligned with the line and thereby change the flow cross section.
  • the valve can be driven manually or by motor.
  • each valve may be automatic, for example, by a sensor measuring the atmosphere in the package or the flow rate at the port and then adjusting the respective valve accordingly.
  • the sealing tool in particular the sealing glasses, a plurality of openings whose flow is at least partially, preferably completely adjustable individually.
  • the valve has a securing means, which secures it in its respective position, so that it does not move automatically during operation of the packaging machine.
  • a securing means is for example a paint.
  • Another object of the present invention is a sealing glasses, having an opening which is connected to a line, wherein in the conduit a valve is provided, with which a gas flow from or into the opening is adjustable.
  • the sealing glasses on a plurality of openings, which are preferably provided on opposite sides, in particular along a line.
  • each opening is connected to a gas line, which is preferably incorporated in the wall of the sealing glasses, in particular by drilling.
  • Each gas line is connected to a source of vacuum and / or exchange gas.
  • a valve provided, with which the gas flow can be adjusted by the respective line.
  • each line which serves as a seat for a valve body, such as a cylinder or in which a valve body can be screwed.
  • Another object of the present invention is a nozzle, preferably a transverse and / or longitudinal nozzle, comprising one or more openings, which are connected to a conduit, wherein in one or each line, a valve is provided, with a gas flow from or in the opening is adjustable.
  • FIG. 1 shows the packaging machine 1 according to the invention, which has a thermoforming station 2, a filling station 7 and a sealing station 15.
  • a lower film web 8, here a plastic film web 8 is withdrawn from a supply roll and cyclically transported along the packaging machine according to the invention from right to left. At one cycle, the lower film web 8 is transported on by one format length.
  • the packaging machine has two transport means (not shown), in the present case in each case two endless chains, which are arranged to the right and left of the lower film web 8. Both at the beginning and at the end of the packaging machine at least one gear is provided for each chain in each case, around which the respective chain is deflected. At least one of these gears is driven.
  • the gears in the input area and / or in the output area may be connected to each other, preferably by a rigid shaft.
  • Each transport means has a plurality of clamping means, which the Sub-web 8 grab in the inlet region 19 by clamping and transmit the movement of the transport to the lower film web 8.
  • the clamping connection between the transport and the lower film web 8 is released again.
  • a heating means 13 is provided, which heats the film web 8, especially when it is stationary.
  • the packaging trays 6 are formed in the warmed film web 8.
  • the lower tool 4 is arranged on a lifting table 5, which, as symbolized by the double arrow, is vertically adjustable. Before each film feed, the lower tool 4 is lowered and then raised again. In the further course of the packaging machine, the packaging trays are then filled in the filling station 7 with the packaged goods 16.
  • the subsequent sealing station 15 which likewise consists of an upper tool 12 and a vertically adjustable lower tool 11, a top film 14 is firmly bonded to the lower film web 8 by sealing. Also in the sealing station, the upper tool and / or the lower tool are lowered or raised before and after each film transport.
  • the upper film 14 may be guided in transport or be transported by transport chains, which then transport only from the sealing station and possibly downstream extend.
  • the upper foil can also be warmed up with a heating medium and deep-drawn.
  • a heatable sealing frame is provided, for example, as a lower tool 11, which has an opening per packaging recess, into which the packaging recess is inserted during sealing, ie during the upward movement of the lower sealing tool.
  • the upper and lower film webs between the upper and lower tools 12, 11 are pressed together and combine under the influence of heat and pressure. After sealing, the tools 11, 12 are moved apart vertically again. Before and / or when the upper film is sealed to the lower film, a gas exchange takes place in each packaging cavity.
  • the air present in the packaging recess is first partially sucked off and then replaced by a replacement gas.
  • a replacement gas for this purpose, in the region of each format holes are introduced into the lower film web in the lower film in the region of the transport chains, through which the air is sucked between the film webs 8, 14 and the replacement gas is then blown in.
  • the finished packages are separated, which takes place in the present case with the cross cutter 18 and the slitter 17.
  • the cross cutter 18 can also be raised or lowered in the present case with a lifting device 9.
  • FIG. 2 shows details of the sealing glasses 20, which represents the lower tool 11 in the present case.
  • This sealing glasses is heated to seal and accordingly has not shown heating means.
  • the sealing glasses In its edge region, the sealing glasses have a plurality of openings 22 through which air can flow or a replacement gas can flow out.
  • These openings 22 are each connected to a conduit 21 which is incorporated into the seal gland, drilled here, and which connects each opening 22 to a vacuum and / or exchange gas source.
  • a valve is provided in each case, with which the gas flow from the opening 22 or into the opening 22 can be adjusted or regulated.
  • the valve is provided as a blind hole in the conduit 21, which serves as a valve seat for a valve body 23, here a cylindrical body with a through hole 25.
  • the body has a seal 26, here an O-ring seal, and is arranged in the blind hole so that the through-bore 25 can be aligned with the conduit 21 when the valve is to be fully opened.
  • a seal 26 here an O-ring seal
  • the valve body has in the present case a slot which can receive the tip of a screwdriver, with which the adjustment of the valve takes place.
  • FIG. 3 shows the valve body 23 in detail.

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackungsmaschine mit einer Siegelstation, die mit einem Siegelmittel eine Oberfolienbahn an eine Unterfolienbahn siegelt, wobei das Siegelmittel mindestens eine Öffnung aufweist, die mit einer Vakuumquelle und/oder einer Austauschgasquelle verbunden ist. Des Weiteren betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung eine Siegelbrille.The present invention relates to a packaging machine with a sealing station, which seals a top film web to a bottom film web with a sealing agent, the sealing means having at least one opening which is connected to a vacuum source and / or an exchange gas source. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a sealing glasses.

Derartige Verpackungsmaschinen sind aus dem Stand der Technik hinlänglich bekannt und werden beispielsweise dazu eingesetzt, um eine in die Unterfolienbahn tiefgezogene Verpackungsmulde, die anschließend befüllt worden ist, mit einer Deckelfolie zu verschließen, indem die Oberfolie an die Unterfolie gesiegelt wird. Siehe z.B. DE-A-102007031527 . Vor dem Verschließen erfolgt bei diesen Verpackungen oftmals ein Gasaustausch in und/oder vor der Siegelstation, d.h. die im Inneren der Verpackung vorhandene Luft bzw. Gas wird mittels eines Unterdrucks abgesaugt und/oder zumindest teilweise durch ein Austauschgas ersetzt, das zwischen die Ober- und die Unterfolie eingebracht, insbesondere eingeblasen wird. Heutzutage stellen diese Verpackungsmaschinen meist mehrere Verpackungen pro Maschinentakt gleichzeitig her, bei denen der Gasaustausch vorzugsweise individuell oder identisch erfolgen soll.Such packaging machines are well known from the prior art and are used, for example, to seal a packaging tray, which has been deep-drawn in the lower film web, which has subsequently been filled with a cover film by sealing the upper film to the lower film. See eg DE-A-102007031527 , Before sealing takes place in these packages often gas exchange in and / or in front of the sealing station, ie the air or gas inside the package is sucked by means of a negative pressure and / or at least partially replaced by a replacement gas between the top and the lower film is introduced, in particular blown. Nowadays, these packaging machines usually produce several packages per machine cycle at the same time, in which the gas exchange is preferably carried out individually or identically.

Es war deshalb die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Verpackungsmaschine zur Verfügung zu stellen, die diese Anforderungen erfüllt.It was therefore the object of the present invention to provide a packaging machine that meets these requirements.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe mit einer Verpackungsmaschine mit einer Siegelstation, die mit einem Siegelmittel eine Oberfolienbahn an eine Unterfolienbahn siegelt, wobei das Siegelmittel mindestens eine Öffnung aufweist, die mit einer Vakuumquelle und/oder einer Austauschgasquelle verbunden ist, wobei in dem Siegelmittel mindestens ein Ventil vorgesehen ist, mit dem die Gasströmung an der Öffnung einstellbar ist.The object is achieved with a packaging machine having a sealing station which seals a top film web to a bottom film web with a sealing agent, the sealing agent having at least one opening which is connected to a vacuum source and / or a replacement gas source, wherein at least one valve is provided in the sealing agent is, with which the gas flow is adjustable at the opening.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackungsmaschine, insbesondere eine Form-Füll-Siegel-Verpackungsmaschine (FFS-Verpackungsmaschine). Bei diesen Verpackungsmaschinen wird eine Unterfolienbahn, insbesondere taktweise, entlang der Verpackungsmaschine transportiert und zunächst eine oder mehrere Verpackungsmulde(n) in die Unterfolienbahn eingeformt. Anschließend wird jede Verpackungsmulde in einer Füllstation mit einem Verpackungsgut, insbesondere Lebensmittelscheiben, oder anderen wiege- und/oder zählbaren Verpackungsgütern, insbesondere Lebensmitteln, befüllt und danach mit einer Deckelfolie, die an der Verpackungsmulde befestigt, insbesondere gesiegelt, wird, verschlossen. Vorzugsweise wird bei einem Takt eine Vielzahl von Verpackungsmulden im Wesentlichen gleichzeitig tiefgezogen, befüllt und mit einer Deckelfolie versehen. Diese Vielzahl von Verpackungsmulden wird als sogenanntes Format bezeichnet, das (X Y Verpackungsmulden) enthält.The present invention relates to a packaging machine, in particular a form-fill-seal packaging machine (FFS packaging machine). In these packaging machines, a lower film web, in particular cyclically, is transported along the packaging machine and first one or more packaging trough (s) are formed in the lower film web. Each packaging tray is then filled in a filling station with a packaged product, in particular food slices, or other countable and / or countable packaged goods, in particular food, and then with a lid film attached to the packaging tray, in particular sealed, is closed. Preferably, at a cycle a plurality of packaging trays are deep-drawn, filled and substantially simultaneously with one another Cover foil provided. This plurality of packaging trays is called a so-called format containing (XY packaging trays).

Das Siegeln der Oberfolie an die Unterfolie erfolgt unter dem Einfluss von Wärme und Druck mit einem Siegelmittel. Dieses Siegelmittel ist vorzugsweise ein erwärmter Siegelrahmen, der die Form der Siegelnaht vorgibt und der in der Regel pro Verpackungsmulde eine Ausnehmung aufweist, die die Verpackungsmulde beim Siegeln zumindest teilweise aufnimmt. Der Siegelrahmen siegelt die Deckelfolie an alle Verpackungsmulden eines Formates gleichzeitig, ist vorzugsweise unterhalb der Unterfolienbahn vorgesehen und wird vorzugsweise zum Siegeln angehoben und nach dem Siegeln vorzugsweise abgesenkt. Beim Anheben wird der Siegelrahmen gegen ein Oberwerkzeug, beispielsweise einen Siegelrahmen oder eine Platte gedrückt. Dabei werden die beiden Folienbahnen, die sich zwischen der Siegelbrille und dem Oberwerkzeug befinden, aneinandergepresst und unter dem Einfluss der Wärme aneinander gesiegelt.The sealing of the upper film to the lower film takes place under the influence of heat and pressure with a sealant. This sealing means is preferably a heated sealing frame, which defines the shape of the sealing seam and which generally has per recess a packaging recess which at least partially receives the packaging recess during sealing. The sealing frame seals the cover film to all packaging troughs of a format at the same time, is preferably provided below the lower film web and is preferably lifted for sealing and preferably lowered after sealing. When lifting the sealing frame is pressed against an upper tool, such as a sealing frame or a plate. The two film webs, which are located between the sealing glasses and the upper tool, pressed together and sealed under the influence of heat to each other.

Erfindungsgemäß weist nun ein Siegelwerkzeug, insbesondere die Siegelbrille, mindestens eine Öffnung auf, die mit einer Vakuumquelle und/oder einer Austauschgasquelle verbunden ist. Durch diese Öffnung wird entweder zwischen den beiden Folienbahnen vorhandene Luft abgesaugt und/oder ein Austauschgas zwischen die beiden Folienbahnen eingeblasen. Die Öffnungen erstrecken sich vorzugsweise in einer Reihe, die parallel zu der Transportrichtung der Unterfolienbahn verläuft. Für Gasaustausch werden vorzugsweise vor der Siegelstation mindestens ein, vorzugsweise eine Vielzahl von Löchern in die Unterfolienbahn eingebracht, durch die das Gas in den Raum zwischen den beiden Folienbahnen gelangt bzw. daraus gesaugt wird. Alternativ kann auch mittels längs und/oder quer angeordneter Düsen, sogenannter Quer- bzw. Längsdüsen, wie beispielsweise in DE 102006020360 offenbart, das Vakuum eingebracht werden und/oder der Gasaustausch erfolgen.According to the invention, a sealing tool, in particular the sealing glasses, now has at least one opening which is connected to a vacuum source and / or an exchange gas source. Through this opening, either existing air is sucked between the two film webs and / or injected a replacement gas between the two film webs. The openings preferably extend in a row which runs parallel to the transport direction of the lower film web. For gas exchange, at least one, preferably a plurality of holes are preferably introduced into the lower film web before the sealing station, through which the gas passes into the space between the two film webs or is sucked out of it. Alternatively, by means of longitudinally and / or transversely arranged nozzles, so-called transverse or longitudinal nozzles, such as in DE 102006020360 disclosed, the vacuum are introduced and / or carried out the gas exchange.

Erfindungsgemäß ist nun in dem Siegelmittel oder mindestens einer Düse ein Ventil vorgesehen, mit dem die Strömung an der Öffnung einstellbar ist, d.h. beispielsweise Volumenstrom pro Zeit, Strömungsrichtung und/oder Strömungsgeschwindigkeit. Insbesondere wenn eine Vielzahl von Öffnungen in dem Siegelmittel vorhanden sind, kann die Gasströmung, d.h. das Einsaugen der Luft und/oder das Einblasen des Austauschgases pro Verpackungsmulde eines Formates individuell oder gruppenweise geregelt werden. Dadurch ist es möglich pro Format in den Verpackungsmulden im Wesentlichen dieselbe Gasatmosphäre zu erhalten oder gezielt unterschiedliche Verhältnisse zu erlangen.According to the invention, a valve is now provided in the sealing means or at least one nozzle, with which the flow at the opening is adjustable, i. For example, volume flow per time, flow direction and / or flow rate. In particular, if there are a plurality of openings in the sealant, the gas flow, i. the intake of the air and / or the blowing of the exchange gas per packaging tray of a format are controlled individually or in groups. This makes it possible per format in the packaging wells to obtain substantially the same gas atmosphere or specifically to achieve different ratios.

Vorzugsweise ist in dem Werkzeug, insbesondere in der Siegelbrille eine Leitung, beispielsweise in Form einer Bohrung vorgesehen, die eine oder mehrere Öffnungen mit einer Vakuum- und/oder Austauschgasquelle verbindet. In dieser Leitung ist nun ein Ventil vorgesehen, mit dem der Querschnitt der Leitung an der Stelle des Ventils verändert werden kann, um den Strömungswiderstand und damit die Gasmenge, die in die Öffnung gesaugt oder aus der Öffnung ausgeblasen wird, oder die Strömungsgeschwindigkeit des Gases einzustellen. Gezieltes einstellen der Strömungsgeschwindigkeit des Gases kann beispielsweise dazu verwendet werden, leichte und/oder zum Bewegen, Verrutschen oder sogar zum Wegfliegen neigende Produkte, wie beispielsweise Wurstscheiben mit geringem Fettgehalt und geringer gegenseitiger Anhaftwirkung am Bewegen und/oder Wegfliegen zu hindern.Preferably, a conduit, for example in the form of a bore, which connects one or more openings to a vacuum and / or exchange gas source is provided in the tool, in particular in the sealing gland. In this line is now a valve provided with which the cross section of the conduit can be changed at the location of the valve to adjust the flow resistance and thus the amount of gas sucked into the opening or blown out of the opening, or the flow rate of the gas. Specifically, adjusting the flow rate of the gas may be used, for example, to prevent light and / or moving, slipping, or even fly-away products, such as low-fat sausage slices and low stick-together, from moving and / or flying away.

Vorzugsweise ist in der Leitung ein Sackloch vorgesehen, in das ein Zylinder mit einer Durchgangsbohrung eingeführt wird. Die Durchgangsbohrung kann vollständig oder nur teilweise mit der Leitung fluchten und dadurch den Strömungsquerschnitt verändern. Es ist aber auch möglich in das Sackloch eine Schraube oder einen Ventilstößel einzudrehen, die den Querschnitt des Sacklochs und damit der Leitung verändert.Preferably, a blind hole is provided in the line into which a cylinder is inserted with a through hole. The through hole can be completely or only partially aligned with the line and thereby change the flow cross section. But it is also possible to screw into the blind hole a screw or a valve tappet, which changes the cross section of the blind hole and thus the line.

Das Ventil kann manuell oder motorisch angetrieben sein.The valve can be driven manually or by motor.

Die Einstellung jedes Ventils kann automatisch erfolgen, indem ein Sensor beispielsweise die Atmosphäre in der Verpackung oder die Strömungsgeschwindigkeit an der Öffnung misst und dann das jeweilige Ventil entsprechend einstellt.The adjustment of each valve may be automatic, for example, by a sensor measuring the atmosphere in the package or the flow rate at the port and then adjusting the respective valve accordingly.

Vorzugsweise weist das Siegelwerkzeug, insbesondere die Siegelbrille, eine Vielzahl von Öffnungen auf, deren Strömung zumindest teilweise, vorzugsweise vollständig individuell einstellbar ist.Preferably, the sealing tool, in particular the sealing glasses, a plurality of openings whose flow is at least partially, preferably completely adjustable individually.

Vorzugsweise weist das Ventil ein Sicherungsmittel auf, das es in seiner jeweiligen Stellung sichert, so dass es sich beim Betrieb der Verpackungsmaschine nicht selbsttätig verstellt. Ein derartiges Sicherungsmittel ist beispielsweise ein Lack.Preferably, the valve has a securing means, which secures it in its respective position, so that it does not move automatically during operation of the packaging machine. Such a securing means is for example a paint.

Ein weiterer Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist eine Siegelbrille, aufweisend eine Öffnung, die mit einer Leitung verbunden ist, wobei in der Leitung ein Ventil vorgesehen ist, mit dem ein Gasstrom aus oder in die Öffnung einstellbar ist.Another object of the present invention is a sealing glasses, having an opening which is connected to a line, wherein in the conduit a valve is provided, with which a gas flow from or into the opening is adjustable.

Die zu diesem Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung gemachten Ausführungen gelten für die erfindungsgemäße Verpackungsmaschine gleichermaßen und umgekehrt.The statements made on this subject of the present invention apply equally to the packaging machine according to the invention and vice versa.

Vorzugsweise weist die Siegelbrille eine Vielzahl von Öffnungen auf, die vorzugsweise auf einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten, insbesondere entlang einer Linie, vorgesehen sind.Preferably, the sealing glasses on a plurality of openings, which are preferably provided on opposite sides, in particular along a line.

Vorzugsweise ist jede Öffnung mit einer Gasleitung verbunden, die vorzugsweise in die Wandung der Siegelbrille, insbesondere durch Bohren, eingearbeitet ist. Jede Gasleitung wird mit einer Vakuum- und/oder Austauschgasquelle verbunden. In jeder dieser Leitungen ein Ventil vorgesehen, mit dem der Gasstrom durch die jeweilige Leitung eingestellt werden kann.Preferably, each opening is connected to a gas line, which is preferably incorporated in the wall of the sealing glasses, in particular by drilling. Each gas line is connected to a source of vacuum and / or exchange gas. In each of these lines a valve provided, with which the gas flow can be adjusted by the respective line.

Vorzugsweise ist in jeder Leitung eine Sackbohrung vorgesehen, die als Sitz für einen Ventilkörper, beispielsweise einen Zylinder dient oder in die ein Ventilkörper eingeschraubt werden kann.Preferably, a blind hole is provided in each line, which serves as a seat for a valve body, such as a cylinder or in which a valve body can be screwed.

Ein weiterer Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist eine Düse, vorzugsweise eine Quer- und/oder Längsdüse, aufweisend eine oder mehrere Öffnungen, die mit einer Leitung verbunden sind, wobei in einer oder jeder Leitung ein Ventil vorgesehen ist, mit dem ein Gasstrom aus oder in die Öffnung einstellbar ist.Another object of the present invention is a nozzle, preferably a transverse and / or longitudinal nozzle, comprising one or more openings, which are connected to a conduit, wherein in one or each line, a valve is provided, with a gas flow from or in the opening is adjustable.

Die zu diesem Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung gemachten Ausführungen gelten für die erfindungsgemäße Verpackungsmaschine gleichermaßen und umgekehrt.The statements made on this subject of the present invention apply equally to the packaging machine according to the invention and vice versa.

Im Folgenden werden die Erfindungen anhand der Figuren 1 bis 3 erläutert. Diese Erläuterungen sind lediglich beispielhaft und schränken den allgemeinen Erfindungsgedanken nicht ein. Die Erläuterungen gelten für alle Gegenstände der vorliegenden Erfindung gleichermaßen.

Figur 1
zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Verpackungsmaschine.
Figur 2
zeigt das Siegelmittel, hier eine Siegelbrille.
Figur 3
zeigt ein Ventil
In the following, the inventions are based on the FIGS. 1 to 3 explained. These explanations are merely exemplary and do not limit the general inventive concept. The explanations apply equally to all articles of the present invention.
FIG. 1
shows the packaging machine according to the invention.
FIG. 2
shows the sealant, here a seal glasses.
FIG. 3
shows a valve

Figur 1 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Verpackungsmaschine 1, die eine Tiefziehstation 2, eine Füllstation 7 sowie eine Siegelstation 15 aufweist. Eine Unterfolienbahn 8, hier eine Kunststofffolienbahn 8, wird von einer Vorratsrolle abgezogen und taktweise entlang der erfindungsgemäßen Verpackungsmaschine von rechts nach links transportiert. Bei einem Takt wird die Unterfolienbahn 8 um eine Formatlänge weitertransportiert. Dafür weist die Verpackungsmaschine zwei Transportmittel (nicht dargestellt), in dem vorliegenden Fall jeweils zwei Endlosketten, auf, die rechts und links von der Unterfolienbahn 8 angeordnet sind. Sowohl am Anfang als auch am Ende der Verpackungsmaschine ist für jede Kette jeweils mindestens ein Zahnrad vorgesehen, um das die jeweilige Kette umgelenkt wird. Mindestens eines dieser Zahnräder ist angetrieben. Die Zahnräder im Eingangsbereich und/oder im Ausgangsbereich können miteinander, vorzugsweise durch eine starre Welle, verbunden sein. Jedes Transportmittel weist eine Vielzahl von Klemmmitteln auf, die die Unterfolienbahn 8 im Einlaufbereich 19 klemmend ergreifen und die Bewegung des Transportmittels auf die Unterfolienbahn 8 übertragen. Im Auslaufbereich der Verpackungsmaschine wird die klemmende Verbindung zwischen dem Transportmittel und der Unterfolienbahn 8 wieder gelöst. Stromabwärts von dem Einlaufbereich 19 ist ein Heizmittel 13 vorgesehen, das die Folienbahn 8 erwärmt, insbesondere wenn diese stillsteht. In der Tiefziehstation 2, die über ein Oberwerkzeug 3 und ein Unterwerkzeug 4 verfügt, das die Form der herzustellenden Verpackungsmulde aufweist, werden die Verpackungsmulden 6 in die angewärmte Folienbahn 8 eingeformt. Das Unterwerkzeug 4 ist auf einem Hubtisch 5 angeordnet, der, wie durch den Doppelpfeil symbolisiert wird, vertikal verstellbar ist. Vor jedem Folienvorschub wird das Unterwerkzeug 4 abgesenkt und danach wieder angehoben. Im weiteren Verlauf der Verpackungsmaschine werden die Verpackungsmulden dann in der Füllstation 7 mit dem Verpackungsgut 16 befüllt. In der sich daran anschließenden Siegelstation 15, die ebenfalls aus einem Oberwerkzeug 12 und einem vertikal verstellbaren Unterwerkzeug 11 besteht, wird eine Oberfolie 14 stoffschlüssig durch Siegeln, an der Unterfolienbahn 8 befestigt. Auch in der Siegelstation werden das Oberwerkzeug und/oder das Unterwerkzeug vor und nach jedem Folientransport abgesenkt bzw. angehoben. Auch die Oberfolie 14 kann in Transportmitteln geführt sein bzw. von Transportketten transportiert werden, wobei sich diese Transportmittel dann nur von der Siegelstation und ggf. stromabwärts erstrecken. Ansonsten gelten die Ausführungen, die zu den Transportmitteln der Unterfolie gemacht wurden. Auch die Oberfolie kann mit einem Heizmittel angewärmt und tiefgezogen werden. Für das Siegeln ist als Unterwerkzeug 11 beispielweise ein heizbarer Siegelrahmen vorgesehen, der pro Verpackungsmulde eine Öffnung aufweise, in die die Verpackungsmulde beim Siegeln, d.h. bei der Aufwärtsbewegung des Untersiegelwerkzeugs eintaucht. Zum Siegeln werden die Ober- und die Unterfolienbahn zwischen dem Ober- und dem Unterwerkzeug 12, 11 zusammengepresst und verbinden sich unter dem Einfluss von Wärme und druck. Nach dem Siegeln werden die Werkzeuge 11, 12 wieder vertikal auseinanderbewegt. Vor und/oder beim Siegeln der Oberfolie an die Unterfolie erfolgt in jeder Verpackungsmulde ein Gasaustausch. Dafür wird die in der Verpackungsmulde vorhandene Luft zunächst teilweise abgesaugt und dann durch ein Austauschgas ersetzt. Dafür werden im Bereich jedes Formats in die Unterfolie im Bereich der Transportketten Löcher in die unterfolienbahn eingebracht, durch die die Luft zwischen den Folienbahnen 8, 14 abgesaugt und das Austauschgas dann eingeblasen wird. Im weiteren Verlauf der Verpackungsmaschine werden die fertiggestellten Verpackungen vereinzelt, was in dem vorliegenden Fall mit dem Querschneider 18 und dem Längsschneider 17 erfolgt. Der Querschneider 18 ist in dem vorliegenden Fall ebenfalls mit einer Hubeinrichtung 9 anhebbar bzw. absenkbar. FIG. 1 shows the packaging machine 1 according to the invention, which has a thermoforming station 2, a filling station 7 and a sealing station 15. A lower film web 8, here a plastic film web 8, is withdrawn from a supply roll and cyclically transported along the packaging machine according to the invention from right to left. At one cycle, the lower film web 8 is transported on by one format length. For this purpose, the packaging machine has two transport means (not shown), in the present case in each case two endless chains, which are arranged to the right and left of the lower film web 8. Both at the beginning and at the end of the packaging machine at least one gear is provided for each chain in each case, around which the respective chain is deflected. At least one of these gears is driven. The gears in the input area and / or in the output area may be connected to each other, preferably by a rigid shaft. Each transport means has a plurality of clamping means, which the Sub-web 8 grab in the inlet region 19 by clamping and transmit the movement of the transport to the lower film web 8. In the outlet region of the packaging machine, the clamping connection between the transport and the lower film web 8 is released again. Downstream of the inlet region 19, a heating means 13 is provided, which heats the film web 8, especially when it is stationary. In the thermoforming station 2, which has an upper tool 3 and a lower tool 4, which has the shape of the packaging tray to be produced, the packaging trays 6 are formed in the warmed film web 8. The lower tool 4 is arranged on a lifting table 5, which, as symbolized by the double arrow, is vertically adjustable. Before each film feed, the lower tool 4 is lowered and then raised again. In the further course of the packaging machine, the packaging trays are then filled in the filling station 7 with the packaged goods 16. In the subsequent sealing station 15, which likewise consists of an upper tool 12 and a vertically adjustable lower tool 11, a top film 14 is firmly bonded to the lower film web 8 by sealing. Also in the sealing station, the upper tool and / or the lower tool are lowered or raised before and after each film transport. The upper film 14 may be guided in transport or be transported by transport chains, which then transport only from the sealing station and possibly downstream extend. Otherwise, the statements that have been made to the means of transport of the lower film apply. The upper foil can also be warmed up with a heating medium and deep-drawn. For sealing, a heatable sealing frame is provided, for example, as a lower tool 11, which has an opening per packaging recess, into which the packaging recess is inserted during sealing, ie during the upward movement of the lower sealing tool. For sealing, the upper and lower film webs between the upper and lower tools 12, 11 are pressed together and combine under the influence of heat and pressure. After sealing, the tools 11, 12 are moved apart vertically again. Before and / or when the upper film is sealed to the lower film, a gas exchange takes place in each packaging cavity. For this, the air present in the packaging recess is first partially sucked off and then replaced by a replacement gas. For this purpose, in the region of each format holes are introduced into the lower film web in the lower film in the region of the transport chains, through which the air is sucked between the film webs 8, 14 and the replacement gas is then blown in. In the further course of the packaging machine, the finished packages are separated, which takes place in the present case with the cross cutter 18 and the slitter 17. The cross cutter 18 can also be raised or lowered in the present case with a lifting device 9.

Figur 2 zeigt Details der Siegelbrille 20, die in dem vorliegenden Fall das Unterwerkzeug 11 darstellt. Diese Siegelbrille wird zum Siegeln erwärmt und weist dementsprechend nicht dargestellte Heizmittel auf. In ihrem Randbereich weist die Siegelbrille eine Vielzahl von Öffnungen 22 auf durch die Luft einströmen oder ein Austauschgas ausströmen kann. Diese Öffnungen 22 sind jeweils mit einer Leitung 21 verbunden, die in die Siegelbrille eingearbeitet, hier gebohrt, ist und die jede Öffnung 22 mit einer Vakuum- und/oder einer Austauschgasquelle verbindet. In der Leitung 21 ist jeweils ein Ventil vorgesehen, mit dem der Gasstrom aus der Öffnung 22 oder in die Öffnung 22 eingestellt bzw. geregelt werden kann. In dem vorliegenden Fall ist das Ventil als Sackloch in der Leitung 21 vorgesehen, das als Ventilsitz für einen Ventilkörper 23, hier ein zylindrischer Körper mit einer Durchgangsbohrung 25 dient. Der Körper weist eine Dichtung 26, hier eine O-Ring-Dichtung, auf und ist so in dem Sackloch angeordnet, dass die Durchgangsbohrung 25 mit der Leitung 21 fluchten kann, wenn das Ventil vollständig geöffnet sein soll. Durch Drehen des Ventilkörpers im oder gegen den Uhrzeigersinn verkleinert sich jedoch die Überschneidung von der Durchgangsbohrung 25 und der Leitung 21, so dass sich dadurch der Durchfluss durch die Leitung 21 vermindert. Auch eine Vollständige Absperrung des Gasstroms ist möglich. Der Ventilkörper weist in dem vorliegenden Fall einen Schlitz auf, der die Spitze eines Schraubenziehers aufnehmen kann, mit dem die Einstellung des Ventils erfolgt. Mit dem optional vorhandenen Befestigungsmittel 24 wird das Ventil gegen Herausfallen gesichert und nach Einstellen des gewünschten Durchflusses wird das Ventil beispielsweise mit Sicherungslack vorzugsweise gegen Verstellen gesichert. FIG. 2 shows details of the sealing glasses 20, which represents the lower tool 11 in the present case. This sealing glasses is heated to seal and accordingly has not shown heating means. In its edge region, the sealing glasses have a plurality of openings 22 through which air can flow or a replacement gas can flow out. These openings 22 are each connected to a conduit 21 which is incorporated into the seal gland, drilled here, and which connects each opening 22 to a vacuum and / or exchange gas source. In line 21, a valve is provided in each case, with which the gas flow from the opening 22 or into the opening 22 can be adjusted or regulated. In the present case, the valve is provided as a blind hole in the conduit 21, which serves as a valve seat for a valve body 23, here a cylindrical body with a through hole 25. The body has a seal 26, here an O-ring seal, and is arranged in the blind hole so that the through-bore 25 can be aligned with the conduit 21 when the valve is to be fully opened. By turning the valve body clockwise or counterclockwise, however, the overlap of the through-bore 25 and the line 21 decreases, thereby reducing the flow through the line 21. A complete shut-off of the gas flow is possible. The valve body has in the present case a slot which can receive the tip of a screwdriver, with which the adjustment of the valve takes place. With the optional existing fastener 24, the valve is secured against falling out and after setting the desired flow, the valve is preferably secured, for example with locking paint against adjustment.

Figur 3 zeigt den Ventilkörper 23 im Detail. FIG. 3 shows the valve body 23 in detail.

Bezugszeichenliste:LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Verpackungsmaschinepackaging machine
22
Formstation, TiefziehstationForming station, thermoforming station
33
Oberwerkzeug der TiefziehstationUpper tool of the thermoforming station
44
Unterwerkzeug der TiefziehstationLower tool of the thermoforming station
55
Hubtisch, Träger eines Werkzeugs der Siegel-, Tiefziehstation und/oder der SchneideinrichtungLifting table, carrier of a tool of the sealing, thermoforming station and / or the cutting device
66
Verpackungsmuldepackaging tray
77
erste Füllstationfirst filling station
88th
Folienbahn, UnterfolienbahnFilm web, sub-film web
99
Hubeinrichtunglifting device
1010
Antriebdrive
1111
Unterwerkzeug der SiegelstationLower tool of the sealing station
1212
Oberwerkzeug der SiegelstationUpper tool of the sealing station
1313
Heizmittelheating
1414
Oberfolienbahn, DeckelfolieUpper film web, lid film
1515
Siegelstationsealing station
1616
Verpackungsgutpackaged goods
1717
Längsschneiderslitter
1818
QuerschneiderSheeter
1919
Einlaufbereichintake area
2020
Siegelmittelsealant
2121
Leitungmanagement
2222
Öffnungopening
2323
Ventilkörpervalve body
2424
Befestigungsmittelfastener
2525
Durchgangpassage
2626
Dichtungpoetry

Claims (4)

  1. Packaging machine (1) comprising a sealing station (15) which uses a sealing means (11, 12, 20) to seal an upper film web (14) to a lower film web (8), said sealing means (11, 12, 20) having at least one opening (22), connected to a vacuum source and/or to a source of substitute gas, characterized in that in the sealing means (11, 12, 20) or a nozzle in the sealing station is provided at least one valve (23), with which the flow at the opening (22) is adjustable.
  2. Packaging machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that the sealing means is a sealing frame assembly.
  3. Packaging machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing means has a multiplicity of openings (22), the flow of which is at least partially, preferably fully, individually adjustable.
  4. Packaging machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the valve is drivable by manual or motorized means.
EP14728556.3A 2013-06-12 2014-06-04 Packaging machine having a sealing means Active EP3007982B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102013210919 2013-06-12
PCT/EP2014/061623 WO2014198613A1 (en) 2013-06-12 2014-06-04 Packaging machine having a sealing means

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3007982A1 EP3007982A1 (en) 2016-04-20
EP3007982B1 true EP3007982B1 (en) 2017-04-05

Family

ID=50896298

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP14728556.3A Active EP3007982B1 (en) 2013-06-12 2014-06-04 Packaging machine having a sealing means

Country Status (8)

Country Link
US (1) US20160130024A1 (en)
EP (1) EP3007982B1 (en)
CN (1) CN105408212A (en)
BR (1) BR112015030694A2 (en)
ES (1) ES2632249T3 (en)
MX (1) MX2015016870A (en)
RU (1) RU2652160C2 (en)
WO (1) WO2014198613A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ES2710335T3 (en) 2016-04-28 2019-04-24 Multivac Haggenmueller Kg Packaging machine with a sealing device with a pressure-dependent vacuum butterfly valve
WO2019229069A1 (en) * 2018-06-01 2019-12-05 Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. Packaging machine and method for producing sealed packages
EP3880559A2 (en) * 2018-11-15 2021-09-22 GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH Double packaging having differing gassing
EP3892551B8 (en) * 2020-04-08 2022-09-21 ULMA Packaging Technological Center, S. COOP. Product packaging method and machine

Family Cites Families (26)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3189505A (en) * 1956-12-24 1965-06-15 Mayer & Co Inc O Method and apparatus for forming a package
US3645065A (en) * 1970-03-05 1972-02-29 Mayer & Co Inc O Packaging machine
US3815322A (en) * 1972-05-08 1974-06-11 I Wyslotsky Packaging machine
US3830038A (en) * 1972-11-02 1974-08-20 Ventura Mfg Co Automatic bag pickup, opening and placement machine
GB1451662A (en) * 1973-05-07 1976-10-06 Grace W R & Co Packaging apapratus and method
US4077180A (en) * 1976-06-17 1978-03-07 Portion Packaging, Inc. Method and apparatus for packaging fluent material
US4168598A (en) * 1977-03-01 1979-09-25 Omori Machinery Co., Ltd. Vacuum packaging method and apparatus
US4388272A (en) * 1981-04-08 1983-06-14 Northwestern University Method and apparatus for precise control of vapor phase concentrations of volatile organics
DE3130616A1 (en) * 1981-08-01 1983-02-17 Robert Bosch Gmbh, 7000 Stuttgart DEVICE FOR FUMING AND SEALING PACKAGING CONTAINERS
DE3625081A1 (en) * 1986-07-24 1988-02-04 Lieder Maschinenbau Gmbh & Co METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF GOODS INCLUDED IN A CONTAINER
US4791775A (en) * 1987-04-22 1988-12-20 Raque Food Systems, Inc. Packaging device
CN2058401U (en) * 1987-09-25 1990-06-20 山弗德·雷德蒙有限公司 Packing machine for automatic producing sealing packaging article
CN2040488U (en) * 1988-11-18 1989-07-05 大厂回族自治县农机修造厂 Vacuum packager
CN2058907U (en) * 1989-09-28 1990-07-04 华南理工大学 Withdraw closing vacuum packaging machine
US4938255A (en) * 1989-11-20 1990-07-03 Huntington Mechanical Laboratories, Inc. Sealer for vacuum containers
CN2076073U (en) * 1990-02-19 1991-05-01 苏健 Gas nozzle type inflating packer
US5038820A (en) * 1990-06-08 1991-08-13 Philip L. Ames Automatic fluid shutoff system
US5271207A (en) * 1992-11-18 1993-12-21 Moshe Epstein Dual-function nozzle head for vacuum-packaging tooling
US5689937A (en) * 1993-11-18 1997-11-25 World Class Packaging Systems, Inc. Method for packing food
US6363971B1 (en) * 2000-11-20 2002-04-02 Whirlpool Corporation Integrated gas valve assembly
US7887510B2 (en) * 2003-12-08 2011-02-15 Boehringer Laboratories, Inc. Suction control apparatus and methods for maintaining fluid flow without compromising sterile lines
DE102007031527B3 (en) * 2007-07-06 2008-06-19 Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller Gmbh & Co. Kg Packing machine for producing packages from a film comprises working stations in which the pressure and/or the volume stream is controlled using a proportional controller
DE102009022545C5 (en) * 2009-05-25 2022-01-20 Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller Se & Co. Kg Packaging machine with gas concentration measuring device
RU90410U1 (en) * 2009-07-28 2010-01-10 Федеральное государственное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования "Калининградский государственный технический университет" DEVICE FOR CHANGING THE AIR INSIDE THE PACKAGING WITH THE PRODUCT
IT1396479B1 (en) * 2009-08-10 2012-12-14 Gruppo Fabbri S P A MACHINE FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS IN RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID TRAYS, CLOSED SUPERIOR WITH A THERMOPLASTIC FILM, PARTICULARLY TO PRODUCE MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGES.
ES2541864T3 (en) * 2011-01-27 2015-07-27 Gea Food Solutions Germany Gmbh Packaging machine and procedure for manufacturing vacuum and / or gasified containers

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
None *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
MX2015016870A (en) 2016-04-07
RU2652160C2 (en) 2018-04-25
ES2632249T3 (en) 2017-09-12
US20160130024A1 (en) 2016-05-12
RU2016100208A (en) 2017-07-17
CN105408212A (en) 2016-03-16
EP3007982A1 (en) 2016-04-20
WO2014198613A1 (en) 2014-12-18
BR112015030694A2 (en) 2017-07-25

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
DE102011101053B4 (en) Workstation for a packaging machine and method for tool change
EP3459866B1 (en) Method for evacuating a chamber
EP3007982B1 (en) Packaging machine having a sealing means
DE2555129C3 (en) Cigarette filter unit and device for producing the same
EP3456640B1 (en) Rotation stamper for a packaging machine
EP1437303B2 (en) Process and device for applying glue to packaging material
EP2517963B1 (en) Packaging machine with transport device
WO2017001114A1 (en) Method for connecting a structure element to a packaging recess
EP2668102B2 (en) Packaging machine for the preparation of individual evacuated packeges
EP2925613A1 (en) Packaging machine having a tool changing system
EP3294636B1 (en) Packaging machine having a lifting device
DE10050469A1 (en) Filling of gaps in a workpiece with a sealing material involves use of an apparatus in which either the nozzle head moves relative to the stationary workpiece or vice versa
WO2016207059A1 (en) Packaging machine having a motorized throttle
EP3292049B1 (en) Apparatus and method for labelling individual products
WO2015169830A1 (en) Packaging machine with vacuum control module consisting of uniform valve blocks
EP2514677A1 (en) Packaging machine with moving longitudinal separation welding device
DE60106852T2 (en) Method, apparatus and apparatus for gumming objects
DE102005018407A1 (en) Independently operating application module, in particular for a packaging machine
DE102005018406A1 (en) Flexible gutter for feeding objects
EP3230166B1 (en) Method for arranging two coatings on a cover film
EP3009355A1 (en) Method for manufacturing a packaging
EP3819221B1 (en) Deep draw packaging machine with folding device
WO2003022694A1 (en) Container for liquids and machine for the production thereof
DE102017101210A1 (en) Packaging machine with a lifting device
DE1997665U (en) DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGING CONTAINERS

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20151203

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R079

Ref document number: 502014003315

Country of ref document: DE

Free format text: PREVIOUS MAIN CLASS: B65B0031000000

Ipc: B65B0009040000

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: B65B 9/04 20060101AFI20161005BHEP

Ipc: B65B 61/06 20060101ALI20161005BHEP

Ipc: B65B 31/04 20060101ALI20161005BHEP

Ipc: B65B 47/04 20060101ALI20161005BHEP

Ipc: B65B 31/02 20060101ALI20161005BHEP

Ipc: B65B 47/00 20060101ALI20161005BHEP

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20161118

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 881561

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20170415

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502014003315

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: FP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 4

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2632249

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

Effective date: 20170912

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170705

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170706

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170805

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 502014003315

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20180108

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170604

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170604

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20170630

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 5

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170630

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20140604

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170405

P01 Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered

Effective date: 20230513

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Payment date: 20230620

Year of fee payment: 10

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20230619

Year of fee payment: 10

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20230620

Year of fee payment: 10

Ref country code: BG

Payment date: 20230620

Year of fee payment: 10

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Payment date: 20230616

Year of fee payment: 10

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20230630

Year of fee payment: 10

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20230622

Year of fee payment: 10

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20230719

Year of fee payment: 10

Ref country code: CH

Payment date: 20230702

Year of fee payment: 10