EP3231766B1 - Transport bar and filling machine - Google Patents

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EP3231766B1
EP3231766B1 EP17160359.0A EP17160359A EP3231766B1 EP 3231766 B1 EP3231766 B1 EP 3231766B1 EP 17160359 A EP17160359 A EP 17160359A EP 3231766 B1 EP3231766 B1 EP 3231766B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
    • B67C3/02—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
    • B67C3/22—Details
    • B67C3/24—Devices for supporting or handling bottles
    • 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
    • B65B43/00—Forming, feeding, opening or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging
    • B65B43/42—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
    • B65B43/44—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation from supply magazines
    • 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
    • B65B43/00—Forming, feeding, opening or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging
    • B65B43/42—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
    • B65B43/46—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using grippers
    • 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
    • B65B43/00—Forming, feeding, opening or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging
    • B65B43/42—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
    • B65B43/50—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using rotary tables or turrets
    • 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
    • B65B43/00—Forming, feeding, opening or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging
    • B65B43/42—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
    • B65B43/54—Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
    • 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
    • B65B59/00—Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages, to handle different types of packaging material, or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
    • B65B59/003—Arrangements to enable adjustments related to the packaging 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
    • B65B59/00—Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages, to handle different types of packaging material, or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
    • B65B59/005—Adjustable conveying means
    • 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
    • B65B61/28—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for discharging completed packages from machines
    • 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
    • B65B3/00—Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, or jars
    • B65B3/26—Methods or devices for controlling the quantity of the material fed or filled
    • B65B3/28—Methods or devices for controlling the quantity of the material fed or filled by weighing

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  • the invention relates to a transport strip for transporting to be filled packaging materials, for example, cups and / or buckets in a filling machine according to the preamble of claim 1 and a filling machine according to the preamble of claim 9.
  • packaging materials can be filled.
  • so-called rotary and longitudinal rotor are known in which the appropriate packaging, for example, cardboard, cups or buckets are moved over a transport path and thereby filled and usually closed.
  • the corresponding packaging materials are usually transported standing or hanging. Especially with hanging packaging materials is often important to ensure that they, especially in the filled state, do not have too high weight, which in particular packaging materials can be deformed.
  • a filling machine for cans with a transport bar according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from DE 10 2011 111 321 A1 known.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a transport bar, which allows a particularly flexible and safe use.
  • the transport strip according to the invention is used for transporting to be filled packaging materials.
  • packaging materials are cups or buckets, which, although not according to the invention, could also be boxes or other packaging.
  • These special containers are filled in a filling machine, which in turn can be liquid or soft substances such as milk products such as yoghurt or quark, but also bulk goods such as noodles in the goods to be filled. Above all, these machines are used in the food or food processing industry.
  • the filling process can in principle be carried out in a filling machine, which is designed as a longitudinal rotor; but it can also be done particularly advantageous in a so-called rotary.
  • a rotary machine space is thereby saved in that the transport path takes place in a specific section on an arc-shaped segment, in most cases even with a circulation of more than 270 °.
  • the transport device initially transports the generally lower part of the corresponding packaging material, that is, for example, the cup or bucket, which is open at the top.
  • the packaging materials can previously be separated from a supply. In the case of cups or buckets, for example, these are usually stacked in one another and are pulled out of this stack individually during separation.
  • the transport device can be designed differently.
  • a rotatable disc be provided on which the packaging materials are or in which hang the packaging materials, such as buckets arranged in the turntable holes corresponding in size.
  • the transport strip according to the invention may be designed to receive a single piece of packaging material, that is to say a single cup or a single bucket, for example.
  • the transport bar is used so that a single cup or bucket can be placed on it. It is also conceivable that a single transport bar allows two or more pieces of packaging material, so two or more cups or buckets or the like are placed on it to be processed in particular at the same time, in particular to be able to be filled.
  • the transport bar can therefore basically be used for single or multi-lane use.
  • the transport strip is formed as a plate or has a plate-like shape, that is, it extends substantially in one surface and is usually not high, in proportion to the extent within this area. Accordingly, at least one recess is provided in the transport strip according to the invention, which is provided for handling the packaging material, in particular for holding the packaging material.
  • the packaging material must not slip during transport.
  • the transport strip is arranged at a predefined position of the transport path or the transport device and with respect to the transport strip and the packaging material a holds predetermined position.
  • This circumstance facilitates in particular the controlling or rules and programming a filling machine, because thus can be assumed at each individual to be filled packaging material from constant positions.
  • the corresponding coordinates must be programmed accordingly only once.
  • at least one holding contour for holding the packaging material during transport is provided, in particular for the slipping-proof placement of the packaging material.
  • This holding contour can be matched to the size, in particular the size of the bottom surface of the packaging material, so that the packaging material is held within the contour and the holding contour forms an obstacle, so that the packaging material can not slip.
  • holding contours can be arranged on both sides of the plate in one embodiment of the invention, so that they can be used on both sides.
  • the transport bar can be used for a variety of shapes and sizes.
  • the filling machine can be used in a simple manner for various packaging materials, the transport bar may not even need to be replaced or turned if the holding contours on a particular page are already suitable for the desired packaging materials. If the corresponding holding contour is arranged on the underside of the transport bar, it may have to be turned over.
  • the holding contours are arranged as depressions or as steps and educated.
  • An alternative groove-like structure not according to the invention can be used, for example, when the packaging material is a container whose outer edge runs deeper relative to the remaining bottom region of the lid, so that this edge can stand or latch between two adjacent grooves. This edge is then held by the two adjacent grooves.
  • Both in a flat soil structure as well as in the aforementioned embodiment of a packaging material but also stages can be used as holding contours. These steps can be arranged like stair treads with smaller diameter packing materials inside and larger diameter packing materials farther out. So there is a concentric arrangement. At these stages, the smaller diameter packaging materials are correspondingly arranged deeper within the transport strip than those with a larger diameter. These geometric arrangements can be programmed accordingly.
  • the transport bar can therefore be adapted in a particularly advantageous manner to a variety of packaging materials.
  • a recess can also be used so that with a mechanical actuator through the recess, in particular from the side facing away from the parked piece of packaging material, can be moved to move the piece of packaging material relative to the transport bar.
  • the mechanical actuator can usually be moved through from below through the transport bar or through the recess.
  • a mechanical actuator may in particular be a pick-up device, which is used, for example, when the packaging materials are removed from the supply and positioned on the transport strip. She can also as Positioning aid can be used to give the appropriate packaging material a direction during transport to the transport bar.
  • a weighing device with the before, during or after filling the weight of the unfilled or filled packaging material is determined.
  • the packaging material is tared first, i.
  • the empty weight is determined and, starting from this during the filling process, it is measured how high the weight increase is until the weight increase corresponds to the intended filling quantity.
  • the actuator can also be a lifting device, which comes into play particularly in weighing stations.
  • Some packaging materials are sealed at the upper edge of the opening, for example with a foil. This film is applied and the edge is heated by an appropriate tool. In order to achieve a good and uniform sealing result, the packaging material is pressed against the tool.
  • the corresponding recess can be used without an additional lifting or a lateral retraction in the region of the transport route is necessary.
  • the recess acts weight saving, with respect to the transport bar. In principle, it can therefore also be used in a filling machine when it is not necessary to drive mechanical actuators through the recess.
  • a special degree of flexibility is also due to the fact that fundamentally different packaging materials or packaging material forms can be conveyed on the transport strip.
  • the mechanical actuator can thus at the bottom of the packaging material attack and is usually largely independent of the remaining shape of the packaging material.
  • the recess passes completely through the plate-like shape, i. the recess forms at least one hole within the transport bar, so that it can be completely penetrated by mechanical actuator.
  • At least one recess detects the center of the transport bar.
  • Such an embodiment is particularly characterized when the packaging material is also centered on the transport bar, which is usually advantageous only for geometric reasons, so that the transport bar is evenly loaded and can be mounted in the transport direction, for example, also centrally on the transport route , If, however, the at least one recess engages the center of the transport strip, it can generally also detect the center of the packaging material to be deposited.
  • a mechanical actuator can attack the packaging material centrally from below.
  • it is of advantage so that the most homogeneous possible weight distribution is present on the actuator. This is for example the advantage to obtain a uniform weighing result in connection with a weighing device. But otherwise mechanical handling is easier if the package is raised in the middle or on its center axis, so there is a static balance and the package can not tip over.
  • the at least one recess can also have arms running from the middle of the transport strip in the direction of the edge region.
  • the packaging material can stand, ie these areas serve as support areas for the packaging material.
  • the mechanical actuator can only limited to the recess drive forming arms through the transport bar and thus hold the packaging material.
  • a plurality of recesses may also be provided, so that individual mechanical actuators can pass through one another separately from one another.
  • the at least one recess may also be formed symmetrically with respect to an axis in the plane of the plate in one embodiment. In particular, a symmetrical weight distribution on both sides can thus take place with respect to the axis.
  • an attachment device can be provided in the transport device for the packaging materials in one embodiment. It is also conceivable in principle that the transport strips are inserted into corresponding recesses. In addition, however, a connector may be provided to strictlystecken the transport rails on the transport device. If, for example, a turntable is provided in the rotary machine, the transport bar can be plugged into individual plug-in connections which are already preassembled on the turntable.
  • the corresponding advantages of the invention can be used in a filling machine for filling of packaging materials in a corresponding manner, when the transport device is equipped with a transport bar according to the invention or with corresponding embodiments.
  • the transport strips can be arranged on a turntable.
  • Particularly advantageous is the use of the transport bar in connection with a pick-up device, a weighing device, a positioning aid for a sealing station or an export device.
  • an export device of the packaging material is usually raised until its bottom above the transport bar itself located. The packaging material can then be removed by a pick-up from the transport route.
  • FIG. 1 shows a transport strip 1, which is designed as a plate.
  • the transport strip 1 is provided with a recess 2 for the use of actuators, which passes completely through the plate.
  • the transport strip 1 according to its upper side FIG. 1 two further recesses in the form of retaining contours 4, 5.
  • These retaining contours 4, 5 are step-shaped.
  • the holding contours are arranged symmetrically about a center M.
  • the individual stages 4, 5 are assigned to different sizes of the packaging materials.
  • the transport bar is used, for example, for buckets that are on the transport strips 1 during transport over the transport path of the filling machine.
  • the buckets fit in terms of their size and shape in the retaining contours 4, 5, ie larger bucket corresponding to the retaining contour 4, smaller bucket in the Retaining contour 5.
  • the retaining contours 4, 5, which are each formed as steps, have the advantage that on the one hand, the buckets to be filled at the edges of the steps of the retaining contours 4, 5 can rest. Thus, a sufficient stability and a slip protection is ensured during transport.
  • the holding contours 4, 5, the different packaging material sizes are assigned can be arranged together on the side 3 of the transport bar 1, they are offset in height by their step-like arrangement, i. that a packaging material that fits in the contour 5 is lower than a packaging material, the holding contour 4 is assigned.
  • This height offset is easily taken into account in the programming of the filling machine, especially when it comes to knowing the position and height of the packaging materials, for example when sealing or when providing the packaging materials with a lid.
  • the recess 2 is initially formed so that mechanical actuators have enough space to lift / lift the corresponding packaging material, for example, from the transport bar 1.
  • the recess 2 detects the center of the packaged packaging material.
  • the transport bar 1 is merely plugged onto the transport device or on a turntable, it is advantageous to arrange the recess 2 and the holding contours 4, 5 approximately centrally on the top 3 of the transport bar 1. Even when lifting the corresponding actuator thus supports the packaging material on an axis that passes through the center of gravity, so thus a reliable static when lifting the packaging material can be achieved so that the packaging material can rest safely on the actuator and does not tip.
  • the recess 2 comprises arms 2 'which extend in a star shape from the center or from the center M to the outside. Between the respective arms 2 'are the areas of the transport bar 1, with the Holding contours 4, 5 are provided.
  • the actuator of the filling machine that is passed through the recess 2, also with stop contours, analogous to the holding contours 4, 5 of the transport bar 1 be configured.
  • the same advantages as in the retaining contours 4, 5 of the transport strip 1 can be achieved, in particular a special security against tilting.
  • holes 6 are incorporated, which serve as a plug connection.
  • corresponding transport device of a filling machine for example a turntable, corresponding retaining pins may be provided, so that the transport bar 1 is held on the transport device via the bores 6 in a slip-proof manner.
  • a connector but also allows the transport bar can be easily replaced.
  • a connector can be easily solved by the transport bar 1 is simply lifted out of the compound.
  • a screw connection is basically possible, but not necessary, because usually only forces occur during transport by means of the transport device of the filling machine, which runs parallel to the plate plane or to the side 3 of the transport bar, i. There are no transverse forces to the transport route usually, which would be suitable to dig out the transport bar 1 from the transport route.
  • Such a transport bar 1 can also be designed so that on the side opposite to the side 3, a further structure is arranged, in particular, for example, other holding contours, as the holding contours 4, 5 are provided, for example, with a different shape or other size. In this way, the transport bar 1 could easily be turned and used for other packaging, so on the one hand the cost of another transport bar can be saved and the filling machine in a simple way can be restructured.
  • FIG. 3 Accordingly, a section of a filling machine 10 with a turntable 11 and a parked on a transport bar 1 bucket 12 can be seen.
  • the bucket 12 fits into the holding contour 5.
  • actuators 7, 8 Through the recess 2 of the transport strip 1 actuators 7, 8 can be moved, wherein the actuator 7 is provided for picking up the bucket 12 from a supply with a suction device 7 '.
  • the actuator 8 is used to eject the bucket 12 from the turntable eleventh

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Transportleiste zum Transportieren von zu befüllenden Packstoffen, zum Beispiel von Bechern und/oder Eimern in einer Abfüllmaschine nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 sowie eine Abfüllmaschine nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 9.The invention relates to a transport strip for transporting to be filled packaging materials, for example, cups and / or buckets in a filling machine according to the preamble of claim 1 and a filling machine according to the preamble of claim 9.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind zahlreiche Abfüllmaschinen bekannt, mit denen sogenannte Packstoffe befüllt werden können. Insbesondere sind sogenannte Rundläufer und Längsläufer bekannt, bei denen die entsprechenden Verpackungen, zum Beispiel Karton, Becher oder Eimer über eine Transportstrecke verfahren werden und dabei befüllt und in der Regel verschlossen werden. Die entsprechenden Packstoffe werden in der Regel stehend oder hängend transportiert. Gerade bei hängenden Packstoffen ist oft darauf zu achten, dass diese, vor allem im befüllten Zustand, kein zu hohes Gewicht besitzen, wodurch insbesondere Packstoffe verformt werden können.Numerous filling machines are known from the prior art, with which so-called packaging materials can be filled. In particular, so-called rotary and longitudinal rotor are known in which the appropriate packaging, for example, cardboard, cups or buckets are moved over a transport path and thereby filled and usually closed. The corresponding packaging materials are usually transported standing or hanging. Especially with hanging packaging materials is often important to ensure that they, especially in the filled state, do not have too high weight, which in particular packaging materials can be deformed.

Eine Abfüllmaschine für Dosen mit einer Transportleiste gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist aus der DE 10 2011 111 321 A1 bekannt.A filling machine for cans with a transport bar according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from DE 10 2011 111 321 A1 known.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Transportleiste bereitstellen zu können, die einen besonders flexiblen und sicheren Einsatz ermöglicht.The object of the invention is to provide a transport bar, which allows a particularly flexible and safe use.

Die Aufgabe wird, ausgehend von einer Transportleiste der eingangs genannten Art sowie von einer Abfüllmaschine der eingangs genannten Art, durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 beziehungsweise des Anspruchs 9 gelöst.The object is achieved on the basis of a transport strip of the type mentioned above and of a filling machine of the type mentioned above, by the characterizing features of claim 1 and of claim 9.

Durch die in den abhängigen Ansprüchen genannten Maßnahmen sind vorteilhafte Ausführungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung möglich.The measures mentioned in the dependent claims advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention are possible.

Die erfindungsgemäße Transportleiste wird zum Transportieren von zu befüllenden Packstoffen verwendet. Wie bereits oben dargestellt, handelt es sich bei Packstoffen um Becher oder Eimer, wobei es sich auch, aber nicht erfindungsgemäß, um Kartons oder sonstige Verpackungen handeln könnte. Diese besonderen Behälter werden in einer Abfüllmaschine befüllt, wobei es sich wiederum bei den einzufüllenden Gütern um flüssige oder weiche Stoffe, wie zum Beispiel Milchprodukte, wie Joghurt oder Quark, aber auch um Schüttgüter, wie zum Beispiel Nudeln, handeln kann. Vor allem werden diese Maschinen in der Lebensmittel- beziehungsweise lebensmittelverarbeitenden Industrie eingesetzt.The transport strip according to the invention is used for transporting to be filled packaging materials. As already stated above, packaging materials are cups or buckets, which, although not according to the invention, could also be boxes or other packaging. These special containers are filled in a filling machine, which in turn can be liquid or soft substances such as milk products such as yoghurt or quark, but also bulk goods such as noodles in the goods to be filled. Above all, these machines are used in the food or food processing industry.

Im vorliegenden Fall kann der Befüllvorgang grundsätzlich in einer Abfüllmaschine erfolgen, die als Längsläufer ausgebildet ist; er kann aber auch besonders vorteilhaft in einem sogenannten Rundläufer erfolgen. Bei einem Rundläufer wird dadurch Platz eingespart, dass die Transportstrecke in einem bestimmten Abschnitt auf einem kreisbogenförmigen Segment erfolgt, meistens sogar mit einem Umlauf von mehr als 270°. Die Transportvorrichtung transportiert dabei zunächst den in der Regel unteren Teil des entsprechenden Packstoffes, also zum Beispiel den Becher oder Eimer, der nach oben hin geöffnet ist. Die Packstoffe können zuvor aus einem Vorrat separiert werden. Im Falle von Bechern oder Eimern sind diese beispielsweise in der Regel ineinander gestapelt und werden einzeln aus diesen Stapel beim Separieren herausgezogen.In the present case, the filling process can in principle be carried out in a filling machine, which is designed as a longitudinal rotor; but it can also be done particularly advantageous in a so-called rotary. In the case of a rotary machine, space is thereby saved in that the transport path takes place in a specific section on an arc-shaped segment, in most cases even with a circulation of more than 270 °. The transport device initially transports the generally lower part of the corresponding packaging material, that is, for example, the cup or bucket, which is open at the top. The packaging materials can previously be separated from a supply. In the case of cups or buckets, for example, these are usually stacked in one another and are pulled out of this stack individually during separation.

Die Transportvorrichtung kann verschieden ausgebildet sein. Bei einem Rundläufer kann zum Beispiel eine drehbare Scheibe vorgesehen sein, auf welcher die Packstoffe stehen oder in welcher die Packstoffe hängen, beispielsweise Eimer in der Drehscheibe angeordneten Löchern entsprechend in der Größe. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Transportleiste kann zunächst ein besonderes Maß an Flexibilität erzeugt werden, weil es sich bei der Transportleiste um eine plattenartige Form handelt, die also eher flächig ausgebildet ist.The transport device can be designed differently. In a rotary machine, for example, a rotatable disc be provided on which the packaging materials are or in which hang the packaging materials, such as buckets arranged in the turntable holes corresponding in size. By means of the transport strip according to the invention, first of all a special degree of flexibility can be generated because the transport strip is a plate-like shape, which is therefore rather flat.

Die erfindungsgemäße Transportleiste kann dazu ausgebildet sein, ein einzelnes Stück Packstoff, also einen einzelnen Becher oder einen einzelnen Eimer zum Beispiel aufzunehmen, d.h. die Transportleiste wird dafür eingesetzt, dass auf ihr ein einzelner Becher oder Eimer abgestellt werden kann. Denkbar ist aber auch, dass eine einzelne Transportleiste es ermöglicht, dass zwei oder mehr Stück Packstoff, also zwei oder mehr Becher oder Eimer oder dergleichen darauf abgestellt werden, um insbesondere gleichzeitig bearbeitet, insbesondere befüllt werden zu können. Die Transportleiste kann also für ein- oder mehrbahnigen Einsatz grundsätzlich verwendet werden.The transport strip according to the invention may be designed to receive a single piece of packaging material, that is to say a single cup or a single bucket, for example. The transport bar is used so that a single cup or bucket can be placed on it. It is also conceivable that a single transport bar allows two or more pieces of packaging material, so two or more cups or buckets or the like are placed on it to be processed in particular at the same time, in particular to be able to be filled. The transport bar can therefore basically be used for single or multi-lane use.

Die Transportleiste ist als Platte ausgebildet beziehungsweise weist eine plattenartige Form auf, d.h., sie erstreckt sich im Wesentlichen in einer Fläche und ist in der Regel nicht hoch, im Verhältnis zur Ausdehnung innerhalb dieser Fläche. Dementsprechend ist bei der erfindungsgemäßen Transportleiste wenigstens eine Ausnehmung vorgesehen, welche zur Handhabung des Packstoffs, insbesondere zum Halten des Packstoffs vorgesehen ist.The transport strip is formed as a plate or has a plate-like shape, that is, it extends substantially in one surface and is usually not high, in proportion to the extent within this area. Accordingly, at least one recess is provided in the transport strip according to the invention, which is provided for handling the packaging material, in particular for holding the packaging material.

Der Packstoff darf beim Transport nicht verrutschen. In der Regel wird, wenn nicht eine gesonderte sensorische Erfassung des Packstoffes vorgenommen wird, während er auf der Transportleiste steht, davon ausgegangen, dass die Transportleiste an einer vordefinierten Position der Transportstrecke beziehungsweise der Transportvorrichtung angeordnet ist und in Bezug auf die Transportleiste auch der Packstoff eine vorbestimmte Position innehat. Dieser Umstand erleichtert insbesondere das Steuern beziehungsweise Regeln und Programmieren einer Abfüllmaschine, weil somit bei jedem einzelnen zu befüllenden Packstoff von gleichbleibenden Positionen ausgegangen werden kann. Die zugehörigen Koordinaten müssen entsprechend nur einmal einprogrammiert werden. Um eine solche gleichbleibende Positionierung zu gewährleisten, ist wenigstens eine Haltekontur zum Halten des Packstoffes beim Transport vorgesehen, insbesondere zum verrutschsicheren Platzieren des Packstoffes. Diese Haltekontur kann auf die Größe, insbesondere die Größe der Bodenfläche des Packstoffes abgestimmt sein, so dass der Packstoff innerhalb der Kontur gehalten wird und die Haltekontur ein Hindernis bildet, so dass der Packstoff nicht verrutschen kann.The packaging material must not slip during transport. In general, unless a separate sensory detection of the packaging material is made while standing on the transport bar, it is assumed that the transport strip is arranged at a predefined position of the transport path or the transport device and with respect to the transport strip and the packaging material a holds predetermined position. This circumstance facilitates in particular the controlling or rules and programming a filling machine, because thus can be assumed at each individual to be filled packaging material from constant positions. The corresponding coordinates must be programmed accordingly only once. In order to ensure such a constant positioning, at least one holding contour for holding the packaging material during transport is provided, in particular for the slipping-proof placement of the packaging material. This holding contour can be matched to the size, in particular the size of the bottom surface of the packaging material, so that the packaging material is held within the contour and the holding contour forms an obstacle, so that the packaging material can not slip.

Um eine entsprechende Transportleiste für verschiedene Packstoffe einsetzen zu können, sind wenigstens zwei Haltekonturen unterschiedlicher Größe beziehungsweise Form vorgesehen, um den Packstoff zu transportieren. Somit muss nicht einmal die Transportleiste ausgetauscht werden, wenn entsprechende Haltekonturen für unterschiedliche Formen oder Größen bereits vorhanden sind.In order to use a corresponding transport strip for various packaging materials, at least two holding contours of different size or shape are provided to transport the packaging material. Thus, not even the transport bar must be replaced if appropriate holding contours for different shapes or sizes are already present.

Um die Flexibilität noch weiter steigern zu können, können bei einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung Haltekonturen auf beiden Seiten der Platte angeordnet sein, so dass diese beidseitig verwendet werden kann. Durch diese Maßnahme kann die Transportleiste für verschiedenste Formen und Größen verwendet werden. Die Abfüllmaschine kann dadurch in einfacher Weise für verschiedene Packstoffe verwendet werden, wobei die Transportleiste gegebenenfalls nicht einmal ausgetauscht oder gewendet werden muss, wenn die Haltekonturen auf eine bestimmten Seite bereits passend für die gewünschten Packstoffe sind. Ist die entsprechende Haltkontur auf der Unterseite der Transportleiste angeordnet, muss diese gegebenenfalls gewendet werden.In order to be able to increase the flexibility still further, holding contours can be arranged on both sides of the plate in one embodiment of the invention, so that they can be used on both sides. By this measure, the transport bar can be used for a variety of shapes and sizes. The filling machine can be used in a simple manner for various packaging materials, the transport bar may not even need to be replaced or turned if the holding contours on a particular page are already suitable for the desired packaging materials. If the corresponding holding contour is arranged on the underside of the transport bar, it may have to be turned over.

Die Haltekonturen sind als Vertiefungen oder als Stufen angeordnet und ausgebildet. Eine alternative, nicht erfindungsgemäße rillenartige Struktur kann beispielsweise dann verwendet werden, wenn es sich bei dem Packstoff um einen Behälter handelt, dessen Außenrand gegenüber dem restlichen Bodenbereich des Deckels tiefer verläuft, so dass dieser Rand zwischen zwei benachbarten Rillen stehen beziehungsweise einrasten kann. Dieser Rand wird dann von den beiden benachbarten Rillen gehalten. Sowohl bei einer flachen Bodenstruktur als auch bei der zuvor genannten Ausführung eines Packstoffes können aber auch Stufen als Haltekonturen eingesetzt werden. Diese Stufen können wie Treppenstufen angeordnet werden, wobei Packstoffe mit geringerem Durchmesser innen angeordnet sind und Packstoffe mit größerem Durchmesser weiter außen. Es liegt also eine konzentrische Anordnung vor. Auf diesen Stufen werden entsprechend die Packstoffe geringeren Durchmessers tiefer innerhalb der Transportleiste angeordnet als solche mit größerem Durchmesser. Diese geometrischen Anordnungen können entsprechend einprogrammiert werden. Bei kleineren Packstoffen mit geringerem Durchmesser wäre entsprechend eine tiefere Auflage innerhalb der Transportvorrichtung beziehungsweise Transportstrecke anzugeben. Es können grundsätzlich auch dann, wenn beispielsweise eine mehrbahnige Abfüllung erfolgt, einzelne separate Vertiefungen angeordnet sein. Die Transportleiste kann also in besonders vorteilhafterweise auf verschiedenste Packstoffe angepasst werden.The holding contours are arranged as depressions or as steps and educated. An alternative groove-like structure not according to the invention can be used, for example, when the packaging material is a container whose outer edge runs deeper relative to the remaining bottom region of the lid, so that this edge can stand or latch between two adjacent grooves. This edge is then held by the two adjacent grooves. Both in a flat soil structure as well as in the aforementioned embodiment of a packaging material but also stages can be used as holding contours. These steps can be arranged like stair treads with smaller diameter packing materials inside and larger diameter packing materials farther out. So there is a concentric arrangement. At these stages, the smaller diameter packaging materials are correspondingly arranged deeper within the transport strip than those with a larger diameter. These geometric arrangements can be programmed accordingly. For smaller packaging materials with a smaller diameter, a deeper support within the transport device or transport path would accordingly have to be specified. In principle, even if, for example, a multi-lane filling takes place, individual separate recesses may be arranged. The transport bar can therefore be adapted in a particularly advantageous manner to a variety of packaging materials.

Gemäß der Erfindung kann eine Ausnehmung auch dazu genutzt werden, dass mit einem mechanischen Stellglied durch die Ausnehmung, insbesondere von der Seite, die dem abgestellten Stück Packstoff abgewandt ist, gefahren werden kann, um das Stück Packstoff relativ zur Transportleiste bewegen zu können. In der Regel wird also das mechanische Stellglied meist von unten durch die Transportleiste beziehungsweise durch die Ausnehmung hindurchbewegt werden können. Bei einem mechanischen Stellglied kann es sich insbesondere um eine Abholvorrichtung handeln, die zum Beispiel zum Einsatz kommt, wenn die Packstoffe aus dem Vorrat ausgesondert und auf der Transportleiste positioniert werden. Sie kann auch als Positionierhilfe verwendet werden, um den entsprechenden Packstoff eine Richtung beim Transport auf die Transportleiste zu geben.According to the invention, a recess can also be used so that with a mechanical actuator through the recess, in particular from the side facing away from the parked piece of packaging material, can be moved to move the piece of packaging material relative to the transport bar. As a rule, therefore, the mechanical actuator can usually be moved through from below through the transport bar or through the recess. A mechanical actuator may in particular be a pick-up device, which is used, for example, when the packaging materials are removed from the supply and positioned on the transport strip. She can also as Positioning aid can be used to give the appropriate packaging material a direction during transport to the transport bar.

Darüber hinaus können auch andere mechanische Stellglieder eingesetzt werden, zum Beispiel eine Wiegevorrichtung mit der vor, während oder nach dem Befüllen das Gewicht des unbefüllten oder befüllten Packstoffes bestimmt wird. In der Regel wird der Packstoff zunächst tariert, d.h. es wird das Leergewicht bestimmt und ausgehend davon beim Befüllvorgang gemessen, wie hoch die Gewichtszunahme ist bis die Gewichtszunahme die vorgesehene Füllmenge entspricht. Es kann sich bei dem Stellglied auch um eine Anhebevorrichtung handeln, die insbesondere bei Wiegestationen zum Tragen kommt. Einige Packstoffe werden am oberen Öffnungsrand versiegelt, zum Beispiel mit einer Folie. Diese Folie wird aufgebracht und der Rand wird durch ein entsprechendes Werkzeug erwärmt. Um ein gutes und einheitliches Siegelergebnis zu erreichen, wird der Packstoff gegen das Werkzeug gedrückt. Insbesondere dann also, wenn ein Stellglied oder ein Werkzeug von unten an den Packstoff angreifen soll, kann die entsprechende Ausnehmung verwendet werden, ohne dass ein zusätzliches Anheben oder ein seitliches Einfahren in den Bereich der Transportstrecke notwendig wird.In addition, other mechanical actuators can be used, for example, a weighing device with the before, during or after filling the weight of the unfilled or filled packaging material is determined. As a rule, the packaging material is tared first, i. The empty weight is determined and, starting from this during the filling process, it is measured how high the weight increase is until the weight increase corresponds to the intended filling quantity. The actuator can also be a lifting device, which comes into play particularly in weighing stations. Some packaging materials are sealed at the upper edge of the opening, for example with a foil. This film is applied and the edge is heated by an appropriate tool. In order to achieve a good and uniform sealing result, the packaging material is pressed against the tool. In particular, then, when an actuator or a tool to attack from below to the packaging material, the corresponding recess can be used without an additional lifting or a lateral retraction in the region of the transport route is necessary.

Denkbar ist aber auch, dass als mechanisches Stellglied andere verfahrbare Vorrichtungen verwendet werden, wie zum Beispiel Sensoren, die mit dem Packstoff in Berührung kommen sollen oder in dessen Bereich gebracht werden müssen. Darüber hinaus wirkt die Ausnehmung gewichtssparend, in Bezug auf die Transportleiste. Sie kann also in einer Abfüllmaschine grundsätzlich auch dann benutzt werden, wenn es nicht notwendig ist, mechanische Stellglieder durch die Ausnehmung hindurch zufahren. Ein besonderes Maß an Flexibilität entsteht aber auch durch den Umstand, dass auf der Transportleiste grundsätzlich verschiedene Packstoffe beziehungsweise Packstoffformen befördert werden können. Das mechanische Stellglied kann somit am Bodenbereich des Packstoffes angreifen und ist in der Regel weitgehend unabhängig von der übrigen Form des Packstoffes.It is also conceivable that other movable devices are used as a mechanical actuator, such as sensors that should come into contact with the packaging material or must be brought into its range. In addition, the recess acts weight saving, with respect to the transport bar. In principle, it can therefore also be used in a filling machine when it is not necessary to drive mechanical actuators through the recess. However, a special degree of flexibility is also due to the fact that fundamentally different packaging materials or packaging material forms can be conveyed on the transport strip. The mechanical actuator can thus at the bottom of the packaging material attack and is usually largely independent of the remaining shape of the packaging material.

Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung durchsetzt die Ausnehmung die plattenförmige Form vollständig, d.h. die Ausnehmung bildet wenigstens ein Loch innerhalb der Transportleiste, so dass diese von mechanischen Stellglied vollständig durchsetzt werden kann.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the recess passes completely through the plate-like shape, i. the recess forms at least one hole within the transport bar, so that it can be completely penetrated by mechanical actuator.

Insbesondere kann es vorteilhaft sein, wenn wenigstens eine Ausnehmung die Mitte der Transportleiste erfasst. Eine solche Ausführungsform zeichnet sich insbesondere dann aus, wenn der Packstoff auch mittig auf der Transportleiste abgestellt wird, was in der Regel allein aus geometrischen Gründen vorteilhaft ist, damit die Transportleiste gleichmäßig belastet wird und in Transportrichtung zum Beispiel auch mittig auf der Transportstrecke angebracht werden kann. Erfasst jedoch die wenigstens eine Ausnehmung die Mitte der Transportleiste, kann sie in der Regel auch die Mitte des abzustellenden Packstoffes erfassen. Dies bedeutet, dass ein mechanisches Stellglied mittig von unten an den Packstoff angreifen kann. Gerade beim Anheben ist es vom Vorteil, damit eine möglichst homogene Gewichtsverteilung auf dem Stellglied vorliegt. Dies ist beispielsweise vom Vorteil, um im Zusammenhang mit einer Wiegevorrichtung ein einheitliches Wiegeergebnis zu erhalten. Aber auch ansonsten ist eine mechanische Handhabung einfacher, wenn das Packstück in der Mitte beziehungsweise auf seiner Mittenachse angehoben wird, damit ein statisches Gleichgewicht vorliegt und das Packstück nicht kippen kann.In particular, it may be advantageous if at least one recess detects the center of the transport bar. Such an embodiment is particularly characterized when the packaging material is also centered on the transport bar, which is usually advantageous only for geometric reasons, so that the transport bar is evenly loaded and can be mounted in the transport direction, for example, also centrally on the transport route , If, however, the at least one recess engages the center of the transport strip, it can generally also detect the center of the packaging material to be deposited. This means that a mechanical actuator can attack the packaging material centrally from below. Especially when lifting, it is of advantage so that the most homogeneous possible weight distribution is present on the actuator. This is for example the advantage to obtain a uniform weighing result in connection with a weighing device. But otherwise mechanical handling is easier if the package is raised in the middle or on its center axis, so there is a static balance and the package can not tip over.

Darüber hinaus kann bei einer Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung die wenigstens eine Ausnehmung auch von der Mitte der Transportleiste in Richtung des Randbereichs laufende Arme aufweisen. Auf den Zwischenbereichen der Arme, die nicht durchbrochen sind, kann der Packstoff stehen, d.h. diese Bereiche dienen als Auflagebereiche für den Packstoff. Um jedoch die Auflagefläche größer zu gestalten, kann das mechanische Stellglied nur begrenzt auf die Ausnehmung bildende Arme durch die Transportleiste hindurchfahren und somit den Packstoff halten. Grundsätzlich können darüber hinaus auch mehrere Ausnehmungen vorgesehen sein, damit getrennt voneinander einzelne mechanische Stellglieder hindurchfahren können. Im Übrigen ist es auch denkbar, dass mehrere mechanische Stellglieder gleichzeitig durch eine einzige, zusammenhängende Ausnehmung hindurchfahren. Darüber hinaus kann die wenigstens eine Ausnehmung auch symmetrisch in Bezug auf eine Achse in der Plattenebene bei einer Ausführungsform ausgebildet sein. Insbesondere kann somit in Bezug auf die Achse eine symmetrische Gewichtsverteilung zu beiden Seiten erfolgen.In addition, in one embodiment variant of the invention, the at least one recess can also have arms running from the middle of the transport strip in the direction of the edge region. On the intermediate areas of the arms, which are not broken, the packaging material can stand, ie these areas serve as support areas for the packaging material. However, in order to make the support surface larger, the mechanical actuator can only limited to the recess drive forming arms through the transport bar and thus hold the packaging material. In principle, moreover, a plurality of recesses may also be provided, so that individual mechanical actuators can pass through one another separately from one another. Incidentally, it is also conceivable that several mechanical actuators pass through a single, continuous recess at the same time. Moreover, the at least one recess may also be formed symmetrically with respect to an axis in the plane of the plate in one embodiment. In particular, a symmetrical weight distribution on both sides can thus take place with respect to the axis.

Damit die Transportleisten nicht verrutschen, kann bei einem Ausführungsbeispiel eine Anbringvorrichtung in der Transportvorrichtung für die Packstoffe vorgesehen sein. Denkbar ist grundsätzlich auch, dass die Transportleisten in entsprechende Vertiefungen eingesetzt werden. Darüber hinaus kann aber auch eine Steckverbindung vorgesehen sein, um die Transportleisten auf die Transportvorrichtung aufzustecken. Ist bei dem Rundläufer beispielsweise eine Drehscheibe vorgesehen, kann die Transportleiste in einzelne Steckverbindungen, die bereits auf der Drehscheibe vormontiert sind, eingesteckt werden.So that the transport strips do not slip, an attachment device can be provided in the transport device for the packaging materials in one embodiment. It is also conceivable in principle that the transport strips are inserted into corresponding recesses. In addition, however, a connector may be provided to aufzustecken the transport rails on the transport device. If, for example, a turntable is provided in the rotary machine, the transport bar can be plugged into individual plug-in connections which are already preassembled on the turntable.

Die entsprechenden, erfindungsgemäßen Vorteile können bei einer Abfüllmaschine zum Befüllen von Packstoffen in entsprechender Weise benutzt werden, wenn die Transportvorrichtung mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Transportleiste oder mit entsprechenden Ausführungsbeispielen ausgestattet ist. Insbesondere können, wie bereits dargestellt, die Transportleisten auf einem Drehteller angeordnet werden. Besonders vorteilhaft ist die Nutzung der Transportleiste im Zusammenhang mit einer Abholvorrichtung, einer Wiegevorrichtung, einer Positionierhilfe für eine Siegelstation beziehungsweise einer Ausfuhrvorrichtung. Bei einer Ausfuhrvorrichtung wird der Packstoff in der Regel angehoben, bis sein Boden oberhalb der Transportleiste sich befindet. Der Packstoff kann dann durch einen Abholbügel aus der Transportstrecke entfernt werden.The corresponding advantages of the invention can be used in a filling machine for filling of packaging materials in a corresponding manner, when the transport device is equipped with a transport bar according to the invention or with corresponding embodiments. In particular, as already shown, the transport strips can be arranged on a turntable. Particularly advantageous is the use of the transport bar in connection with a pick-up device, a weighing device, a positioning aid for a sealing station or an export device. In an export device of the packaging material is usually raised until its bottom above the transport bar itself located. The packaging material can then be removed by a pick-up from the transport route.

Ausführungsbeispielembodiment

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird nachstehend unter Angabe weiterer Einzelheiten und Vorteile näher erläutert.An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail below, giving further details and advantages.

Im Einzelnen zeigen:

Figur 1
eine schematische Darstellung einer Transportleiste gemäß der Erfindung,
Figur 2
ein Ausschnitt einer Abfüllmaschine mit Transportleisten gemäß der Erfindung, die auf einem Drehteller angebracht sind, sowie
Figur 3
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Teils einer Abfüllmaschine mit Drehteller und Transportleisten gem. der Erfindung.
In detail show:
FIG. 1
a schematic representation of a transport bar according to the invention,
FIG. 2
a section of a filling machine with transport strips according to the invention, which are mounted on a turntable, and
FIG. 3
a perspective view of part of a filling machine with turntable and transport rails gem. the invention.

Figur 1 zeigt eine Transportleiste 1, welche als Platte ausgebildet ist. Die Transportleiste 1 ist mit einer Ausnehmung 2 zum Einsatz von Stellgliedern versehen, welche vollständig die Platte durchsetzt. Zudem weist die Transportleiste 1 an ihrer Oberseite gemäß Figur 1 zwei weitere Ausnehmungen in Form von Haltekonturen 4, 5 auf. Diese Haltekonturen 4, 5 sind stufenförmig ausgebildet. Die Haltekonturen sind symmetrisch um einen Mittelpunkt M angeordnet. Die einzelnen Stufen 4, 5 sind unterschiedlichen Größen der Packstoffe zuzuordnen. Im vorliegenden Fall wird die Transportleiste zum Beispiel für Eimer verwendet, die beim Transport über die Transportstrecke der Abfüllmaschine auf den Transportleisten 1 stehen. Die Eimer passen hinsichtlich ihrer Größe und Form in die Haltekonturen 4, 5, d.h. größere Eimer entsprechend in die Haltekontur 4, kleinere Eimer in die Haltekontur 5. Die Haltekonturen 4, 5, die als Stufen jeweils ausgebildet sind, bringen den Vorteil mit sich, dass zum einen die zu befüllenden Eimer an den Rändern der Stufen der Haltekonturen 4, 5 anliegen können. Somit ist beim Transport eine ausreichende Stabilität und eine Verrutschsicherung gewährleistet. FIG. 1 shows a transport strip 1, which is designed as a plate. The transport strip 1 is provided with a recess 2 for the use of actuators, which passes completely through the plate. In addition, the transport strip 1 according to its upper side FIG. 1 two further recesses in the form of retaining contours 4, 5. These retaining contours 4, 5 are step-shaped. The holding contours are arranged symmetrically about a center M. The individual stages 4, 5 are assigned to different sizes of the packaging materials. In the present case, the transport bar is used, for example, for buckets that are on the transport strips 1 during transport over the transport path of the filling machine. The buckets fit in terms of their size and shape in the retaining contours 4, 5, ie larger bucket corresponding to the retaining contour 4, smaller bucket in the Retaining contour 5. The retaining contours 4, 5, which are each formed as steps, have the advantage that on the one hand, the buckets to be filled at the edges of the steps of the retaining contours 4, 5 can rest. Thus, a sufficient stability and a slip protection is ensured during transport.

Damit die Haltekonturen 4, 5, die unterschiedlichen Packstoffgrößen zuzuordnen sind, zusammen auf der Seite 3 der Transportleiste 1 angeordnet sein können, sind diese durch ihre stufenartige Anordnung höhenversetzt, d.h. dass ein Packstoff, der in die Kontur 5 passt tiefer steht als ein Packstoff, der Haltekontur 4 zuzuordnen ist. Dieser Höhen-Offset wird problemlos in der Programmierung der Abfüllmaschine berücksichtigt, insbesondere dann, wenn es darauf ankommt, die Position und Höhenangabe der Packstoffe zu kennen, beispielsweise beim Versiegeln oder beim Versehen der Packstoffe mit Deckel.Thus, the holding contours 4, 5, the different packaging material sizes are assigned, can be arranged together on the side 3 of the transport bar 1, they are offset in height by their step-like arrangement, i. that a packaging material that fits in the contour 5 is lower than a packaging material, the holding contour 4 is assigned. This height offset is easily taken into account in the programming of the filling machine, especially when it comes to knowing the position and height of the packaging materials, for example when sealing or when providing the packaging materials with a lid.

Die Ausnehmung 2 ist zunächst so ausgebildet, dass mechanische Stellglieder genügend Platz haben, um den entsprechenden Packstoff zum Beispiel aus der Transportleiste 1 zu heben/ anzuheben. Zunächst erfasst die Ausnehmung 2 die Mitte des abzustellenden Packstoffes. Gerade dann, wenn die Transportleiste 1 lediglich aufgesteckt wird auf die Transportvorrichtung beziehungsweise auf eine Drehscheibe, ist es vorteilhaft, die Ausnehmung 2 beziehungsweise die Haltekonturen 4, 5 etwa mittig auf der Oberseite 3 der Transportleiste 1 anzuordnen. Auch beim Anheben unterstützt das entsprechende Stellglied somit den Packstoff auf einer Achse, die durch dessen Schwerpunkt verläuft, womit also auch eine sichere Statik beim Anheben des Packstoffes erreicht werden kann, damit der Packstoff sicher auf dem Stellglied ruhen kann und nicht kippt. Um ein besonderes sicheres Angreifen zu ermöglichen, umfasst die Ausnehmung 2 Arme 2', die sternförmig vom Zentrum beziehungsweise vom Mittelpunkt M nach Außen verlaufen. Zwischen den jeweiligen Armen 2' befinden sich die Bereiche der Transportleiste 1, die mit den Haltekonturen 4, 5 versehen sind.The recess 2 is initially formed so that mechanical actuators have enough space to lift / lift the corresponding packaging material, for example, from the transport bar 1. First, the recess 2 detects the center of the packaged packaging material. Just when the transport bar 1 is merely plugged onto the transport device or on a turntable, it is advantageous to arrange the recess 2 and the holding contours 4, 5 approximately centrally on the top 3 of the transport bar 1. Even when lifting the corresponding actuator thus supports the packaging material on an axis that passes through the center of gravity, so thus a reliable static when lifting the packaging material can be achieved so that the packaging material can rest safely on the actuator and does not tip. In order to enable a special secure engagement, the recess 2 comprises arms 2 'which extend in a star shape from the center or from the center M to the outside. Between the respective arms 2 'are the areas of the transport bar 1, with the Holding contours 4, 5 are provided.

In besonders bevorzugter Weise kann das Stellglied der Abfüllmaschine, dass durch die Ausnehmung 2 hindurchgefahren wird, ebenfalls mit Haltkonturen, analog zu den Haltekonturen 4, 5 der Transportleiste 1 ausgestaltet sein. Hier können die gleichen Vorteile wie bei der Haltekonturen 4, 5 der Transportleiste 1 erreicht werden, insbesondere eine besondere Sicherheit vor Verkippen.In a particularly preferred manner, the actuator of the filling machine that is passed through the recess 2, also with stop contours, analogous to the holding contours 4, 5 of the transport bar 1 be configured. Here, the same advantages as in the retaining contours 4, 5 of the transport strip 1 can be achieved, in particular a special security against tilting.

In der Halteplatte 1 sind Bohrungen 6 eingearbeitet, die als Steckverbindung dienen. In der entsprechenden Transportvorrichtung einer Abfüllmaschine, zum Beispiel einem Drehteller, können entsprechende Haltstifte vorgesehen sein, so dass die Transportleiste 1 über die Bohrungen 6 hier rutschsicher auf der Transportvorrichtung gehalten wird. In besonders vorteilhafterweise ermöglicht eine solche Steckverbindung aber auch, dass die Transportleiste einfach ausgetauscht werden kann. Eine Steckverbindung kann leicht gelöst werden, indem die Transportleiste 1 einfach aus der Verbindung herausgehoben wird. Eine Schraubverbindung ist grundsätzlich zwar möglich, aber nicht notwendig, weil beim Transport mittels der Transportvorrichtung der Abfüllmaschine üblicherweise lediglich Kräfte auftreten, die parallel zur Plattenebene beziehungsweise zur Seite 3 der Transportleiste verläuft, d.h. es treten keine Querkräfte zur Transportstrecke in der Regel auf, die dazu geeignet wären, die Transportleiste 1 aus der Transportstrecke auszuheben.In the holding plate 1 holes 6 are incorporated, which serve as a plug connection. In the corresponding transport device of a filling machine, for example a turntable, corresponding retaining pins may be provided, so that the transport bar 1 is held on the transport device via the bores 6 in a slip-proof manner. In a particularly advantageous manner, such a connector but also allows the transport bar can be easily replaced. A connector can be easily solved by the transport bar 1 is simply lifted out of the compound. A screw connection is basically possible, but not necessary, because usually only forces occur during transport by means of the transport device of the filling machine, which runs parallel to the plate plane or to the side 3 of the transport bar, i. There are no transverse forces to the transport route usually, which would be suitable to dig out the transport bar 1 from the transport route.

Eine derartige Transportleiste 1 kann auch so ausgebildet sein, dass auf der Seite, die der Seite 3 gegenüberliegt eine weitere Struktur angeordnet ist, insbesondere zum Beispiel andere Haltekonturen, als die Haltekonturen 4, 5 vorgesehen sind, beispielsweise mit anderer Form oder anderer Größe. Auf diese Weise könnte die Transportleiste 1 einfach gewendet werden und für andere Packstoffe eingesetzt werden, sodass zum einen die Kosten für eine weitere Transportleiste eingespart werden und auch die Abfüllmaschine in einfacherweise umstrukturiert werden kann.Such a transport bar 1 can also be designed so that on the side opposite to the side 3, a further structure is arranged, in particular, for example, other holding contours, as the holding contours 4, 5 are provided, for example, with a different shape or other size. In this way, the transport bar 1 could easily be turned and used for other packaging, so on the one hand the cost of another transport bar can be saved and the filling machine in a simple way can be restructured.

Figur 2 zeigt einen Ausschnitt einer Abfüllmaschine 10 gemäß der Erfindung mit einem Drehteller 11. Auf dem Drehteller 11 sind Transportleisten 1 aufgesteckt. Die Abfüllmaschine 10 arbeitet also als Rundläufer. Auf der Transportstrecke, die durch den Drehteller 11 als Transportvorrichtung definiert ist, können sogar sodann folgende Verfahrensschritte durchgeführt werden:

  • Zunächst wird der entsprechende Eimer 12 aus einem Vorrat an Eimern separiert. Hierzu können Abholvorrichtungen eingesetzt werden, die insbesondere eine Positionierhilfe aufweisen. Dieses mechanische Stellglied kann durch die Ausnehmungen 2 der Transportleiste 1 hindurchgefahren werden und dafür sorgen, dass der ausgesonderte Eimer entsprechend auch in seine Position in den Haltekonturen 4 oder 5 findet.
  • Des Weiteren kann eine Wiegestation vorgesehen sein, bei der ein Stellglied von unten durch die Ausnehmung 2 hindurchfährt und den Eimer wiegt. Ein Wiegeprozess kann vor dem Befüllen durchgeführt werden, um noch einmal das genaue Eimergewicht zu ermitteln und auch vor Schwankungen innerhalb des Eimervorrats sicher zu sein. Der Wiegevorgang kann dann auch während des Befüllens weiter durchgeführt werden, d.h. der Eimer wird von unten durch das mechanische Stellglied angehoben, das gleichzeitig eine Waage beinhaltet, während von oben das Füllgut, zum Beispiel Joghurt eingefüllt wird, bis das Soll-Gewicht erreicht ist.
  • Bei einigen Packstoffen ist es notwendig, diese zu versiegeln. Zum Beispiel ist es bei Joghurteimern für einige Hersteller zwar ausreichend, den Eimer durch einen entsprechenden Deckel nach obenhin abzuschließen, andere Hersteller bevorzugen es jedoch, die Öffnungsfläche, bevor sie mit einem Deckel abgeschlossen wird, mit einer Folie zu versiegeln. Dazu wird eine Folie über die Öffnung aufgebracht und mit einem entsprechenden Werkzeug an den Rändern erwärmt, so dass eine leichte Verschmelzung stattfindet und die Siegelfolie dichtet, jedoch einfach von Hand wieder abgezogen werden kann. Um diesen Vorgang zu unterstützen, wird der Eimer gegen das Siegelwerkzeug leicht gedrückt beziehungsweise unterstützt.
  • Im weiteren Verlauf der Transportstrecke werden Deckel aufgebracht.
  • Schließlich wird der Eimer aus der Transportvorrichtung 10 des Drehtellers ausgeworfen. Hierzu wird er durch ein mechanisches Stellglied angehoben und über eine Transportführung aus der Transportstrecke des Drehtellers 10 entfernt.
FIG. 2 shows a section of a filling machine 10 according to the invention with a turntable 11. On the turntable 11 transport strips 1 are attached. The filling machine 10 thus operates as a rotary. On the transport path, which is defined by the turntable 11 as a transport device, the following process steps can then even be carried out:
  • First, the corresponding bucket 12 is separated from a supply of buckets. For this purpose, pick-up devices can be used, which in particular have a positioning aid. This mechanical actuator can be moved through the recesses 2 of the transport bar 1 and ensure that the segregated bucket accordingly also in its position in the holding contours 4 or 5.
  • Furthermore, a weighing station may be provided in which an actuator passes through the recess 2 from below and weighs the bucket. A weighing process can be performed before filling to once again determine the exact bucket weight and also to be safe from fluctuations within the bucket stock. The weighing process can then also be carried out during filling, ie the bucket is lifted from below by the mechanical actuator, which also includes a scale, while from above the contents, for example, yogurt is filled until the desired weight is reached.
  • For some packaging materials, it is necessary to seal them. For example, with yoghurt pots for some manufacturers it may be sufficient to top off the bucket with a corresponding lid, however, other manufacturers prefer to seal the opening area with a foil before closing it with a lid. For this purpose, a film is applied over the opening and heated with a corresponding tool at the edges, so that a slight fusion takes place and the sealing film seals, but can be easily removed by hand again. To assist in this process, the bucket is lightly pressed or supported against the sealing tool.
  • In the course of the transport route covers are applied.
  • Finally, the bucket is ejected from the transport device 10 of the turntable. For this purpose, it is lifted by a mechanical actuator and removed via a transport guide from the transport path of the turntable 10.

In Figur 3 ist entsprechend ein Ausschnitt einer Abfüllmaschine 10 mit einem Drehteller 11 und einem auf einer Transportleiste 1 abgestellten Eimer 12 zu sehen. Der Eimer 12 passt in die Haltekontur 5. Durch die Ausnehmung 2 der Transportleiste 1 können Stellglieder 7, 8 verfahren werden, wobei Stellglied 7 zum Abholen der Eimer 12 aus einem Vorrat mit einer Saugvorrichtung 7' ausgestattet ist. Das Stellglied 8 dient zum Auswerfen der Eimer 12 vom Drehteller 11.In FIG. 3 Accordingly, a section of a filling machine 10 with a turntable 11 and a parked on a transport bar 1 bucket 12 can be seen. The bucket 12 fits into the holding contour 5. Through the recess 2 of the transport strip 1 actuators 7, 8 can be moved, wherein the actuator 7 is provided for picking up the bucket 12 from a supply with a suction device 7 '. The actuator 8 is used to eject the bucket 12 from the turntable eleventh

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Transportleistetransport bar
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durchfahrbare Ausnehmungpassable recess
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AusnehmungsarmAusnehmungsarm
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Oberseitetop
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Haltekonturretaining contour
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Bohrung für SteckverbindungBore for plug connection
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Stellglied mit SaugvorrichtungActuator with suction device
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Abfüllvorrichtungfilling device
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Claims (10)

  1. A transport bar (1) for transporting packaging materials (12) to be filled, specifically tubs and/or pots, in a filling machine (10), specifically in an inline machine or rotary machine, wherein the transport bar can be moved by means of a transport device (11) of the filling machine (10) over a transport section and has the form of a plate, in order to set down thereon at least one packaging material (12) during the passage through the filling machine (10), wherein the transport bar (1) has at least one recess (2, 4, 5) in the surface on at least one of the two sides (3) of the plate in order to hold the packaging material (12) and/or enable handling of the packaging material (12), wherein at least one of the at least one recess is provided as a holding contour (4, 5) for holding the packaging material (12) during transport in a position determined by the holding contour (4, 5), in particular for positioning the packaging material (12) in a non-slip manner, characterised in that the at least one recess formed as a holding contour (4, 5) is formed as an indentation and/or as a step, which is arranged, particularly symmetrically, about the centre point of the associated surface, and in that at least two holding contours (4, 5) of different size and/or shape are provided, in order to transport packaging materials (12) of different size and/or shape.
  2. The transport bar (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the transport bar (1) is provided on both sides of the plate with the at least one recess (4, 5) formed as a holding contour, in order that it can be used on both sides as a holder of packaging materials (12).
  3. The transport bar (1) according to either one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the at least one recess (2) is formed such that, with a mechanical actuator (7, 8), it can move through the recess (2), particularly from the side facing away from the deposited packaging material (12) and such that it is able to move and/or guide the packaging material (12) relative to the transport bar (1).
  4. The transport bar (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one recess (2) fully penetrates through the plate.
  5. The transport bar (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one recess (2) covers the middle (M) of the transport bar.
  6. The transport bar (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one recess has arms (2') running from the middle of the transport bar in the direction of the edge region.
  7. The transport bar (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one recess (2, 4, 5) is symmetrical with respect to an axis in the plate plane.
  8. The transport bar (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a mounting device is provided for mounting on a transport device of a filling machine such that the transport bar can be moved with the transport device over a transport section, wherein the mounting device can be connected particularly detachably to the transport device, preferably by means of a plug connection.
  9. A filling machine for filling packaging materials (12), specifically tubs and/or pots, specifically an inline machine or rotary machine, comprising a transport device for transporting the packaging material to be filled over a transport section, such that the tubs and/or pots can be filled and/or further processed on the transport section, characterised in that at least one transport bar according to any one of the preceding claims is arranged on and/or at the transport device, particularly on a rotary table (11).
  10. The filling machine according to claim 9, characterised in that a mechanical actuator (7, 8) is provided, which is designed to be moved through the at least one transport bar (1), wherein the mechanical actuator (7, 8) is designed as a pick-up device and/or as a weighing device and/or as a positioning aid for sealing stations and/or as an ejection device.
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