The invention relates to a container-processing arrangement for the beverage industry, the container-processing arrangement comprising at least one first and one second rotatably driven processing star wheel (1, 2), each of which comprises a plurality of container receptacles (12), which are arranged along the periphery, for transporting containers (4) and each of which comprises a processing device for processing the containers (4), wherein at least the processing device of the first processing star wheel (1) comprises a plurality of fluid supply lines (6), wherein the fluid supply lines (6) are each associated with a container receptacle (12). According to the invention, the first and the second processing star wheels (1, 2) are directly adjacent to one another in a transport direction (T) in a transfer portion (11).
B67C 3/02 - Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
2.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A CONTAINER, FILLED WITH LIQUID FILLING MATERIAL, FROM A THERMALLY CONDITIONED PREFORM
The invention relates to a method and a device for producing a container, filled with liquid filling material, from a thermally conditioned preform by introducing a filling material under pressure into the preform. The method comprises: moving a filling nozzle, which comprises a filling valve for introducing the filling material into a preform under pressure, from a neutral position, in which the filling valve does not bear tightly with its outlet against the preform, into a filling position, in which the filling valve does bear tightly with its outlet against the preform; arranging a valve body, which controls a flow volume of the filling valve, into an open position, in which a fluid connection exists between the flow volume and the preform; shaping and filling the container with the liquid filling material, the filling nozzle being arranged in the filling position and the valve body being arranged in the open position; moving the valve body inside the filling valve from the open position into a blocking position; moving the filling nozzle from the filling position into a relief position, which is arranged at a distance from the filling position; and then moving the filling nozzle from the relief position back into the filling position.
The invention relates to a packing head (1) which is intended for packing or unpacking containers, preferably bottles or cans, and comprises gripper bars (3) and guide elements (4), which cross over the gripper bars (3), wherein, on a carriage (7), packing bells (9) for gripping the containers are arranged at at least one crossover point (8) of the gripper bars (3) and guide elements (4), wherein the carriages (7) are displaceable along gripper bars (3) and guide elements (4), characterized in that at least one of the gripper bars (3) and at least one of the guide elements (4) comprises a respective drive (10, 11), by means of which the respective gripper bar (3) or guide element (4) is displaceable independently of an adjacent gripper bar (3) or guide element (4), and therefore, when the respective gripper bar (3) or guide element (4) is being displaced, the carriages (7) arranged at the corresponding crossover points (8) are displaced correspondingly. The invention also relates to a method for packing or unpacking containers.
B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
B65B 21/20 - Introducing or removing groups of bottles, for filling or emptying containers in one operation using grippers engaging bottles, e.g. bottle necks with means for varying spacing of bottles
B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
4.
DEVICE FOR CONDUCTING A FLUID AND SYSTEM COMPRISING THE DEVICE
The invention relates to a device (10) for conducting a fluid, comprising at least one nozzle (12) with a flow channel (14) extending between a nozzle inlet (16) and a nozzle outlet (18), wherein the flow channel (14) widens from the nozzle inlet (16) to the nozzle outlet (18) with an opening angle (a) in the region of 1° to 2.5°. According to the invention, a device (10) is provided which has reduced cleaning requirements and lower susceptibility to blockages.
B05B 1/14 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
B05B 15/50 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
The invention relates to a labelling station (1) for a labelling machine for labelling containers (3), in particular beverage containers, with an application carousel (12) for applying labels to the containers (3) and with a feed device (9) for feeding the labels into the application carousel (12), wherein the feed device (9) has at least one cutting apparatus (10) for separating individual labels from a label strip (4) and wherein the label strip (4) can be moved along a feed section (Z) within the feed device (9). According to the invention, the feed device (9) has a suction apparatus (13) with a suction chamber (15), wherein the suction chamber (15) extends along a portion of the feed section (Z).
The invention relates to a suction device (13) for a labelling station (1) for labelling containers (3), in particular beverage containers, the suction device having a suction chamber (15) and a vacuum apparatus (14) for generating a negative pressure in the suction chamber (15), an outwardly directed opening (16) of the suction chamber (15) provided for suctioning a label strip (4) being adjustable. According to the invention, at least one controllable servomotor (19) is provided for adjusting the opening (16).
The invention relates to a positioning and sealing device (28) for holding and sealing a workpiece (5) in a plasma chamber (4) of a plasma-coating apparatus (1), with a tongs-like workpiece holder (60) and with a sealing device (50) for producing a seal between the interior of the workpiece and the chamber (4) surrounding the workpiece (5), wherein, in the position for use, the device (28) is arranged in a plasma chamber (4), wherein the sealing device (50) and the workpiece holder (60) are designed as movable in relation to one another, in a direction of movement along a movement axis (46), between a sealing position, in which the workpiece (5) lies with a mouth (32) against a seal (52), and a rest position, in which the workpiece (5) is kept at a distance from the seal (52), wherein the device (28) has an element (52, 54, 60) which is to be regularly removed from the device (28) and is detachably connected to the device (28), characterized in that the element (52, 54, 60) is connected to the device (28) with a form fit by means of a bolt (68), and this bolt (68) is designed such that it can be transferred from a blocking position into a releasing position without using a tool.
The invention relates to a device (10) for guiding packages and/or containers in a transport direction (12), comprising at least one railing (14) having at least two guide elements (16) which extend in the transport direction (12) and are arranged at a distance from one another transversely with respect to the transport direction (12), and comprising at least one adjustment apparatus (19) for adjusting the distance between the at least two guide elements (16), wherein the adjustment apparatus (19) is designed to adjust at least one first guide element (16) of the at least two guide elements (16), and at least the first guide element (16) is attached to the adjustment apparatus (19) by means of at least one connecting element (22), wherein the connecting element (22) is divided by at least one joint (24) which can be made rigid, wherein the joint (24) has a rigid state in which the joint (24) is made rigid and a movable state in which the joint (24) is movable, wherein the first guide element (16) is pivotable about the joint (24) relative to the adjustment apparatus (19) transversely with respect to the transport direction (12) in the movable state of the joint (24). The invention provides a device (10) for guiding packages and/or containers which reduces the risk of injury during adjustment.
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
9.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONTAINER, FILLED WITH LIQUID FILLING MATERIAL, FROM A THERMALLY CONDITIONED PREFORM
The invention relates to a device for producing a container, filled with liquid filling material, from a thermally conditioned preform by means of introducing a filling material under pressure into the preform, comprising a filling valve, which is movable between a filling position and a neutral position, a valve body, which controls an inflow lumen of the filling valve and can be brought from a sealing position into a releasing position, a stretching rod, which extends inside the valve body, is intended for stretching the preform and has an outlet-side stretching-rod tip, and a stretching-rod seal, which is arranged between the valve body and the stretching rod and separates an outlet-side space from an outlet-remote space, wherein, during the positioning of the filling valve in the filling position and of the valve body in the sealing position, the stretching rod is movable into a position which ends the sealing effect of the stretching-rod seal and ends the separation of the two spaces. The invention also relates to an installation, to a method and to a use of a device and/or an installation for producing containers filled with liquid filling material.
FEEDING AND/OR DISCHARGING APPARATUS FOR CONTAINERS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNING A FAULT OF A FEEDING AND/OR DISCHARGING APPARATUS TO AN AISLE
The invention relates to a feeding and/or discharging apparatus for the parallel feed and/or discharge of containers in relation to container cells arranged in a row in a container-transporting apparatus and/or a container-treatment apparatus, with a plurality of driver elements which are arranged on a common driver carrier and are intended for moving a respective container into a container cell and/or out of a container cell. The invention also relates to an apparatus for transporting and/or for treating containers and to a method for automatically assigning to an aisle a fault in the region of a container cell of a feeding and/or discharging apparatus for the parallel feed and/or discharge of containers in a row of mutually parallel container cells.
B65G 47/57 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from inclined or vertical conveyor sections for articles
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
11.
SYNCHRONIZING UNIT, SYNCHRONIZING UNIT ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING GOODS TO BE TRANSPORTED
The invention relates to a synchronizing unit (1) for synchronizing goods to be transported (2), for example packets, packages, or containers. The synchronizing unit (1) has a conveyor section (3), and the synchronizing unit (1) has a pressing unit (4) which is arranged over the conveyor section and which comprises a circulating belt (5). The running direction (L) of the circulating belt is parallel to the conveyor direction (F) of the conveyor section (3), and the circulating belt (5) is designed to exert a normal force onto goods to be transported (2) when the goods to be transported (2) are being transported under the pressing unit (4) by means of the conveyor section (3). The invention additionally relates to an assembly (10) consisting of a synchronizing unit (1) and a second conveyor section (11) and to a method for synchronizing goods to be transported.
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
12.
ARRANGEMENT HAVING A GUIDE RAIL, A TRANSPORT DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING CONTAINERS WITH A GUIDE RAIL AND A LUBRICATING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR LUBRICATING A GUIDE RAIL
The invention relates to an arrangement having a transport device for transporting containers (9) with a guide rail (3) and a lubricating device (2) for lubricating the guide rail (3), wherein the lubricating device (2) has a lubricant-dispensing unit (6) which is designed to dispense lubricant (7) onto or at a dispensing point (8) on the guide rail (3), the lubricant (7) being or comprising water. The invention also relates to a container treatment machine with such an arrangement and to a method for lubricating a guide rail (3).
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
B65B 17/02 - Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling
13.
METHOD AND TESTING DEVICE FOR OPTICALLY CHECKING STACKS WHEN PALLETIZING GOODS
The invention relates to a method and a testing device for optically checking stacks when palletizing goods. The aim of the invention is to provide a method and a device which allow a reliable and comprehensive test of the placement position on a stack of goods, said device having a particularly simple construction and requiring only a small installation space. This is achieved in that the method according to the invention first has a step of detecting data of at least one contour of a stack of goods or a support of the stack and/or at least one surface at least in one placement position of the goods by means of an optical sensor and subsequently analyzing the detected data for errors at least in the region of the placement position in order to prevent a collision of the goods to be stacked, damage to the goods to be stacked, and/or damage to a palletizing device for palletizing the goods and/or in order to prevent an incorrect stacking.
The invention relates to a closing machine (2) for the beverage industry, comprising: a housing (3); a closing device which is arranged in the housing (3) for closing containers, in particular for closing beverage cans, the closing device having at least one media line (4, 5, 6, 15) for supplying and/or discharging a fluid; and comprising a process control device (7) which has at least one control element for controlling the at least one media line (4, 5, 6, 15). According to the invention, the process control device (7) is arranged outside the housing (3) separately from the closing device.
The invention relates to a method for blow molding preforms (3) made of plastic into containers (6) and a blow molding system comprising at least one blow mold (1) and a deformation device (2) which is paired with the blow mold (1). A preform (3) is at least partly arranged in the blow mold (1) and a deformation pressure is subsequently applied to the preformed by means of the deformation device (2) in order to plastically deform the preform. According to the invention, the deformation device (2) generates the deformation pressure in the form of at least one shockwave (12).
The invention relates to a method for converting a can treatment system from a first operating mode to a second operating mode, said can treatment system comprising a filling machine (1), which is provided with a filling machine controller (4), for filling supplied can bodies (7) with a liquid filling product and comprising a closing machine (2), which is mounted downstream of the filling machine (1) and is provided with a closing machine controller (5), for closing the filled can bodies (7) with a respective can lid (8), wherein the conversion process is accompanied by a user guidance which outputs user instructions and receives user inputs. According to the invention, the filling machine (1) and the closing machine (2) are connected to a common user interface (11) which has a display (10) and an input device and which is used as a unitary user guidance.
B67C 3/00 - 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
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
17.
CLEANING MACHINE FOR CLEANING CONTAINERS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING A FOREIGN BODY FROM A CLEANING MACHINE
The invention relates to a cleaning machine for cleaning containers, in particular returnable bottles, and a method for removing a foreign body from a container cell (2) of a cleaning machine, arranged on a rotating transport device (1). The cleaning machine has a plurality of container cells (2) arranged on a rotating transport device (1), each container cell being designed for receiving a container to be cleaned, a cleaning device for cleaning the containers, each arranged in a container cell (2), and a vibratory device (3) arranged on the transport device (1) for removing foreign bodies (4) from a container cell.
B08B 7/02 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by distortion, beating, or vibration of the surface to be cleaned
B08B 9/20 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought
B08B 9/30 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by splash, spray or jet application, with or without soaking and having conveyors
B08B 9/42 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough
B08B 9/46 - Inspecting cleaned containers for cleanliness
18.
CAN CLOSING ARRANGEMENT, CAN FILLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSING CANS
The invention relates to a can closing arrangement (3) with a closing device, arranged in a product space (4), for closing cans (6), more particularly beverage cans, with a can lid (5) and a lid feed device (14) connected to the product space (4), wherein the lid feed device (14) has a feed tunnel (13) via which the product space (4) is connected to a sterilisation device (11) for sterilising the can lids (5). According to the invention, a sterile gas generation system (16) is provided, which is connected to the feed tunnel (13) on the output side via a line (17) that conveys sterile gas (13).
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 55/08 - Sterilising wrappers or receptacles prior to, or during, packaging by irradiation
B65B 55/10 - Sterilising wrappers or receptacles prior to, or during, packaging by liquids or gases
B67B 3/00 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying caps
19.
SYSTEM FOR TREATING CANS, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SYSTEM
The invention relates to a system for treating cans, in particular beverage cans, comprising a carousel (3) which has a plurality of receiving stations (1) for cans (2) and comprising a transport device (4) for transporting the cans (2) along a conveyor path, which adjoins the carousel (3) along a specified movement direction in a transfer region (5). A first section (6) of the conveyor path running out from a path specified by the carousel (3) has a decreasing curvature and transitions into a second section (7) of the conveyor path, in particular a linear section. According to the invention, the transport device (4) has a circulating drive means (9) and drivers (12) arranged on the drive means (9) for transporting the cans (2) along the first and second section (6, 7), wherein the course of the conveyor path is specified by a guide (13).
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
20.
PLATE SHAFT FOR A PICK-UP AND/OR SET-DOWN DEVICE FOR CONTAINER HANDLING
The invention relates to a plate shaft for a pick-up and/or set-down device for container handling. In order to provide a plate shaft for a pick-up and/or set-down device, which allows correct pick-up and set-down of the containers even with a high container throughput, wherein the forces occurring and thus the associated wear is minimised and precise container transport with low noise generation is achieved, according to the invention the plate shaft has a plurality of pick-up and/or set-down plates arranged on a common plate shaft axis for moving one container each from a first position into a second position, wherein each pick-up and/or set-down plate has three carrier fingers, distributed over the circumference, for supporting the container to be moved in the region of the container bottom.
B08B 9/20 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought
B08B 9/44 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough the means being for loading or unloading the apparatus
B65G 29/02 - Rotary conveyors, e.g. rotating discs, arms, star-wheels or cones for inclined or vertical transit
B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
21.
ADHESIVE APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING PACKS OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
The invention relates to an adhesive application system for beverage containers (1) comprising at least one transport device (2) having multiple receptacles (3) for the beverage containers (1), and comprising at least one adhesive applying element (4) arranged on a transport path of the transport device (2). According to the invention, a suction device (6) for adhesive residues is mounted on the transport device (2) and is arranged, in the movement direction (B) of the transport device (2), in the region of the at least one adhesive applying element (4) and/or behind the at least one adhesive applying element (4).
The invention relates to a pick-up and/or set-down disc for moving a container from a first position to a second position in a pick-up and/or set-down device. To make available a pick-up and/or set-down disc for moving a container, which allows the container to be picked up and/or set down particularly gently and additionally makes it possible to reduce the wear and also the noise during operation and to facilitate and accelerate assembly, provision is made that the pick-up and/or set-down disc has a disc main body for arranging the pick-up and/or set-down disc on a disc shaft axis, at least one driver element which is arranged on the disc main body and serves to guide the container during the movement, and a means of damping the driver element.
B65G 47/252 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning over or inverting them about an axis substantially perpendicular to the conveying direction
B08B 9/44 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough the means being for loading or unloading the apparatus
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
23.
LOADING AND/OR UNLOADING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PARALLEL LOADING AND/OR UNLOADING OF CONTAINERS
The invention relates to a method and a loading and/or unloading device for the parallel loading and/or unloading of containers, in particular for a container cleaning machine, comprising a disc shaft with multiple discs arranged on a common disc shaft axis for moving a respective container from a first position into a second position, wherein each disc has at least one finger for raising or lowering a container in the region of the container base, and at least one back for contacting a container side wall. In order to provide a method and a loading and/or unloading device for the parallel loading and/or unloading of containers, which allows for diverse design and precise control of a control curve, and has low energy consumption and generally low operating costs, according to the invention, the disc shaft is rotatably mounted and linearly moveably arranged such that the disc shaft can be moved along a linear-rotary control curve for loading and/or unloading.
B65G 29/02 - Rotary conveyors, e.g. rotating discs, arms, star-wheels or cones for inclined or vertical transit
B08B 9/44 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough the means being for loading or unloading the apparatus
B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels
The invention relates to a disc shaft for a loading and/or unloading device for containers, a loading and/or unloading device for the parallel loading and/or unloading of containers, and a device for handling containers. In order to provide a disc shaft for a loading and/or unloading device, which has particularly high stability, is particularly well protected against corrosion and fouling, and in particular against mould formation, allows for assembly with particularly low variance and low time requirement, and allows for a particularly quick and simple change in the distribution (solution regardless of distribution), according to the invention, the disc shaft has multiple loading and/or unloading discs arranged on a common disc shaft axis for moving a respective container from a first position into a second position, wherein each loading and/or unloading disc is formed of at least two disc segments arranged around the disc shaft axis. The disc segments are secured to the disc shaft axis exclusively via clamping and/or connected exclusively to one another by means of securing means.
B08B 9/44 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough the means being for loading or unloading the apparatus
B65G 29/02 - Rotary conveyors, e.g. rotating discs, arms, star-wheels or cones for inclined or vertical transit
B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels
25.
METHOD AND EXCHANGE DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATED EXCHANGING OF AN OUTER MOULD OF A FORMING STATION FOR AN INTERCHANGEABLE MOULD
The present invention relates to a method for the automated exchanging of an outer mould of a forming station for an interchangeable mould, wherein the forming station is part of a forming machine for producing containers from preforms and has a mould receptacle for releasably receiving the outer mould and the interchangeable mould, wherein the outer mould and the interchangeable mould are each made of a plurality of parts consisting of a first side part and a second side part and optionally a base part, said method characterised in that when the mould receptacle is moved into a partially open state, the first side part is moved relative to the second side part in order, for the purpose of easier removal, to prepare the mould receptacle that is to be removed. The present invention also relates to an exchange device for exchanging an outer mould of a forming station for a interchangeable mould in order to carry out the method.
The invention relates to a blow molding system for molding preforms made of plastic in order to form containers, comprising at least one blow mold (1) and a blowing device which is paired with the blow mold (1). The blow mold (1) has at least one first and second blow mold half (2, 3) which can be moved relative to each other via a drive device (4) in order to open and/or close the blow mold (1), and the drive device (4) is an electric drive. According to the invention, the drive device (4) acts at least on the first blow mold half (2) via a toggle lever assembly (7), wherein the closed state of the blow mold (1) is achieved before the dead center of the toggle lever assembly (7) is reached.
The invention relates to a transport pin for a heating device in a blow molding machine, having a head portion (2) contiguous with a shaft portion (1), and the head portion (2) has at least one holding surface (6) for clamping-contacting containers. According to the invention, the head portion (2) has an all-around closed surface (8).
MOBILE BLOW-MOULD MAGAZINE, STATIONARY BLOW-MOULD-MAGAZINE ALIGNMENT MEANS, POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRECISELY POSITIONING A MOBILE BLOW-MOULD MAGAZINE
The present invention relates to a mobile blow-mould magazine with receiving and holding means for receiving a multiplicity of blow moulds, wherein the mobile blow-mould magazine is designed to be arranged on a standing plane. The mobile blow-mould magazine comprises a movable chassis and a rack, wherein the chassis and the rack are connected to each other via a height adjustment system, and wherein the rack is adjustable in its height relative to the chassis and relative to the standing plane by means of the height adjustment system. The height-adjustable rack has a raised and a lowered state, and the height-adjustable rack and/or the chassis comprises a first alignment means for limiting a first translational movement of the rack parallel to the standing plane, and the height-adjustable rack comprises a second alignment means for limiting a second translational movement of the rack parallel to the standing plane, and has a third alignment means for limiting a translational movement of the rack perpendicular to the standing plane, wherein at least the second and third alignment means are arranged on the rack in such a manner that they can be brought in the lowered state or in the raised state into engagement with a stationary blow-mould-magazine alignment means in order to position the mobile blow-mould magazine in a target position and in order to secure the mobile blow-mould magazine against displacement out of the target position. The present invention moreover relates to a stationary blow-mould-magazine alignment means, to a positioning system and to a method for precisely positioning a mobile blow-mould magazine.
The invention relates to a method and a device for producing packs (15) from articles (1) which have a non-circular oval cross-section, with a main cross-sectional axis (HA) perpendicular to the longitudinal axes thereof. In order to provide a method and a device for reliable production of packs (15) consisting of at least two articles (1), in particular containers, which have a non-circular oval cross-section with a main cross-sectional axis (HA) parallel to the longitudinal axes thereof, the articles (1) are fed to an inlet-side end (2) of a conveying device (4), wherein during the transport of the articles (1) to an outlet-side end (3) of the conveying device (4), the articles (1) are first separated and then at least some of the articles (1) are provided with an adhesive by means of an adhesive application device (11) and then at least two of the articles (1) are pressed together and connected to one another by means of the adhesive.
B65B 17/02 - Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling
B65B 35/26 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by rotary conveyors
B65B 35/58 - Turning articles by positively-acting means, e.g. to present labelled portions in uppermost position
B65G 33/06 - Screw or rotary spiral conveyors for articles conveyed and guided by parallel screws
B65G 47/244 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning them about an axis substantially perpendicular to the conveying plane
The invention relates to a clamping-jaw-changeover system for a gripping head (1) for shifting objects, in particular grouped drinks containers, packaging units, crates or cartons, having two grippers (2), the distance between which can be adjusted and each have a clamping-jaw carrier (3) for releasably receiving a respective clamping jaw (4) of a clamping-jaw pair, which can be brought into operative connection with the objects, wherein the clamping-jaw carriers (3) each have a locking unit (5), which can be adjusted between a locking position, in which the clamping jaws (4) are locked in place on the clamping-jaw carrier (3), and a release position, in which the clamping jaws are released, and having a clamping-jaw magazine (6) with at least two clamping-jaw pairs, which have differing clamping properties. The invention also relates to a gripping head (1) and to a clamping-jaw magazine (6) for a clamping-jaw-changeover system. In order to create a clamping-jaw-changeover system for a gripping head (1) for shifting objects and also a clamping-jaw magazine (6) and a gripping head (1) for such a clamping-jaw-changeover system, which allows the clamping jaws (4) to be changed over easily and quickly, provision is made, in respect of the clamping-jaw-changeover system, for the clamping-jaw magazine (6) to be designed for receiving the clamping-jaw pairs in a receiving position, in which the clamping-jaw carriers (3) can be adjusted in relation to the clamping jaws (4), by a change in distance between them, between an installation position, in which they engage with the clamping jaws, and a disengagement position, in which the clamping jaws are released, and to have an actuating unit (7) which is designed such that, in the installation position of the clamping-jaw carriers (3), it adjusts the locking unit (5) between the locking position and the release position.
The invention relates to a length-adjustable feeding device (1) for feeding articles (2) to a processing unit of a container-processing machine. The feeding device (1) comprises at least one first guide part (3) and at least one second guide part (4), the guide parts (3, 4) each extending in a longitudinal direction and being aligned one behind the other in their longitudinal direction along a longitudinal axis (LA) of the feeding device and each forming a portion of a guide path for the articles (2). The feeding device (1) is characterized by at least one connecting apparatus (5), which is disposed between the guide parts (3, 4) and can be moved relative to the guide parts (3, 4) in at least one movement direction (SR1, SR2) running perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (LA). The connecting apparatus (5) is designed such that, by movement of the connecting apparatus (5) in the movement direction (SR1, SR2), a length (l.x, l.x+n) of the feeding device (1) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (LA) can be variably adjusted over a predefined length variation range (V).
B65G 1/08 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level the articles being fed by gravity
32.
METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A CONTAINER BEHIND A TANGENTIAL POINT OF TWO STAR WHEELS, AND ARRANGEMENT OF TWO STAR WHEELS HAVING GRIPPERS
The invention relates to an assembly and to a method for transferring a container from a first star wheel (2) to a second star wheel (3) behind a common tangential point (1) of the first star wheel (2) and the second star wheel (3), the first star wheel (2) having a first gripper (4) and the second star wheel (3) having a second gripper (5), at least the second gripper (5) being designed as an active gripper comprising movable gripper elements (9), said method having the following steps: - providing a container with the first gripper (4) in a first position in front of the tangential point (1) and rotating the first gripper (4); - intermediately supporting and guiding the container with a contacting portion (8) of the second gripper (5) and a transition curve (7); - rotating the second gripper (5) into a gripping position (6) behind the tangential point (1) while rotating the second star wheel (3) out of a second position in front of the tangential point (1); - gripping the container with the gripper elements (9) of the second gripper (5) in the gripping position (6).
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
33.
ACTIVE GRIPPER FOR A STAR WHEEL, AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A CONTAINER USING AN ACTIVE GRIPPER
The invention relates to an active gripper (1) for a star wheel of a container handling machine, wherein: the active gripper (1) has two gripper elements (2) which can be transferred from a first position into a second position and vice versa; in the second position, the gripper elements (2) are in a closed position and form a holding receptacle; in the first position, the gripper elements (2) are retracted relative to the second position; the active gripper (1) has a gripper element actuating unit (8) which is designed to at least partially close the gripper elements (2) during the transfer between the first position and the second position; and preferably the gripper element actuating unit (8) is designed to at least partially open the gripper elements (2) during transfer between the second position and the first position. The invention also relates to a method for transferring a container using an active gripper.
B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
34.
FORMING MACHINE FOR FORMING PREFORMS INTO CONTAINERS, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A FORMING MACHINE
The invention relates to a forming machine (10) for forming preforms (14) into containers (12, 14) by introducing a pressurized forming fluid into the preforms (14). The forming machine (10) has a rotationally driven forming wheel (110), and multiple forming stations (16) are arranged on the forming wheel (110) so as to be distributed along the circumference thereof. Each forming station (16, 17) has a mold receiving area (144) that holds a multipart outer mold (146) which is releasably secured to the mold receiving area and against the inner contour of which the preforms (14) are expanded, and the mold receiving area (144) has controllable fixing means (150, 151) for holding the outer mold (146), said fixing means (150, 151) being capable of being actuated into a fixed position and a release position. The forming machine (10) has detection means (136) for detecting the rotational position of the forming wheel (110), and preforms (14) are supplied to the forming machine (10) in a transfer region (123). The forming machine (10) additionally has a controller (132) which controls the operation of the forming machine (10) and which is connected to the detection means (136), wherein the controller (132) actuates the forming machine (10) in a first operating mode, a production mode, in order to produce containers from preforms (14), and the controller (132) actuates the forming machine (10) in a second operating mode, a change-over mode, which differs from the first operating mode, in order to replace the multipart outer mold (146) with a different multipart mold. The controller (132) is designed to control the fixing means (150, 151) of a forming station (16, 17) into the release position in the change-over mode when said forming station (16, 17) has reached a specified first position (XI) relative to the transfer region (123) and/or the controller is designed to control the fixing means (150, 151) of the same forming station (17) into the fixed position when said forming station (16, 17) has reached a specified second position (X2) relative to the transfer region (123). The invention additionally relates to a method for operating a forming machine.
The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for producing containers (8) from preforms (6), which pass through the apparatus (1) in a conveying direction. The apparatus (1) has a first and second transfer wheel (2, 3), each with a plurality of handling devices (13) arranged distributed around the circumference thereof. The apparatus also has a moulding wheel (4) which is arranged, in the conveying direction, after the first transfer wheel (2) and before the second transfer wheel (3), and along which a plurality of first and a plurality of second processing stations (11, 12) are arranged distributed around the circumference, wherein the arrangement is alternating. The apparatus also has a bypass means (5) which is arranged between the first and the second transfer wheel (2, 3), and has at least one handling device (15); wherein said moulding and transfer wheels and the bypass means (2, 3, 4, 5) are designed to be driven synchronised with respect to one another, and the handling devices (13, 14) and processing stations (11, 12) are arranged distributed around the circumference on the moulding and transfer wheels and the bypass means (2, 3, 4, 5) in such a way that the first transfer wheel (2) only transfers workpieces (6) to the first moulding stations (11) that do not reach the first transfer wheel (2) from the bypass means (5), and it transfers workpieces (7) to the second moulding stations (12) if the workpieces (7) pass from the bypass means (5) onto the first transfer wheel (2), wherein the second transfer wheel (3) accepts workpieces (7, 8) from both the first and second processing stations (11, 12), and only transfers the workpieces (7) from the first processing station (11) to the bypass means (5), and wherein the bypass means (5) only transports workpieces (7) from the second to the first transfer wheel (3, 2) that have been removed from the first processing stations (11) by the second transfer wheel (3). The invention is characterised in that the first and second processing stations (11, 12) are each defined as moulding stations with multipart moulds (24a, 24b), wherein the moulds of the first and second processing stations (11, 12) differ, in that these enclose a different volume. The invention further relates to a method that can be implemented on such an apparatus.
The invention relates to a filling device for a filling machine, in particular a beverage filling machine, comprising an outlet (1) on the underside, liquid flow systems (4) opening out at the outlet (1), and a gas flow system (5) likewise opening out at the outlet (1). According to the invention, the liquid flow system (4) has a first liquid branch (10a) and a second liquid branch (10b) as well as, at the outlet (1), an inner liquid opening (12a), which is associated with the first liquid branch (10a), and, separate from the inner liquid opening, an outer liquid opening (10b), which is associated with the second liquid branch (10b), the gas flow system (5) having a gas opening (13) between the inner and the outer liquid opening (12a, 12b).
B67C 3/02 - Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
B67C 3/04 - Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus without applying pressure
B67C 3/06 - Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus using counterpressure, i.e. filling while the container is under pressure
37.
SLIDE FOR SLIDING A GOODS ITEM TO BE TRANSPORTED, PALLETIZER, AND METHOD FOR SLIDING A GOODS ITEM TO BE TRANSPORTED
The invention relates to a slide (1) for sliding a goods item to be transported in a sliding direction (S), wherein the slide (1) has a sliding surface for making contact with and sliding the goods item to be transported, and a base element (3) with a base surface, wherein the slide (1) has an adjusting element (6) which is adjustable relative to the base element (3) between a first position, in which the adjusting element (6) at least partially overlaps the base surface, and a second position, wherein, in the first position, the sliding surface (2) is formed at least partially by the adjusting element (6) and, in the second position, the sliding surface is formed at least partially by the adjusting element (6) and the base surface, wherein the sliding surface is larger in the second position than in the first position. A further aspect of the invention relates to a palletizer (100) with a slide (1). Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for sliding a goods item to be transported.
B65G 57/24 - Stacking of articles of particular shape three-dimensional, e.g. cubiform, cylindrical in layers, each of predetermined arrangement the layers being transferred as a whole, e.g. on pallets
38.
CONTAINER GRIPPER, AND ARRANGEMENT CONSISTING OF A CONTAINER GRIPPER AND A CONTAINER
The invention relates to a container gripper (1) comprising two gripper elements (2), each having a gripping jaw (3), and a crankshaft (6), wherein at least one of the gripper elements (2), preferably each of the two gripper elements (2), is rotatably mounted and has a gripper drive (5) and is mechanically connected via the gripper drive (5) to the crankshaft (6) such that, when the crankshaft (6) rotates, the rotatably mounted gripper element (2) or the gripper elements (2) can be transferred from a release position (10) into a holding position (11), and vice versa, wherein, in the holding position (11), the gripper jaws (3) form a holding receptacle (9) for holding a container, preferably a bottle (8), particularly preferably a bottle neck or a bottle body. The invention also relates to an arrangement of a container gripper and a container (8).
B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
B65B 35/16 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by grippers
The invention relates to a transport device for containers (4), comprising a transport star (6) which is rotatably driven about a rotational axis (D) and comprising a container guide (10) which is arranged so as to lie radially on the outside of the transport star (6) at a distance thereto. The transport star (6) has a plurality of container receiving areas (7) which are arranged in the circumferential direction, and at least one respective holding element (8) made of an elastic material is arranged on each container receiving area (7). According to the invention, the transport star (6) has a radially inner main part (15) and a receiving element (14) which is formed separately from the main part (15), wherein the container receiving areas (7) are formed on the receiving elements (14), and the receiving elements (14) are arranged on the main part (15) in a radially adjustable manner.
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
The invention relates to a pack-forming device comprising two opposing transport units (6, 7), wherein the transport units (6, 7) are designed to group containers (1) into packs using a respective plurality of circumferentially moveable guide elements (10) and to move them along transport paths (8, 9) arranged parallel to one another, wherein the transport units (6, 7) have a respective drive unit (11) for driving the guide elements (10) in a transport direction (A) and wherein the drive units (11) are designed as a toothed belt drive.
B65B 35/36 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by grippers
B65B 63/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for compressing or compacting articles or materials prior to wrapping or insertion in containers or receptacles
B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding
B65B 35/30 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups
41.
PACKAGE FORMING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CHANGING TRANSPORT GROUPS
The invention relates to a package forming device comprising two transport devices (1, 2) which lie opposite each other. The transport devices (1, 2) are designed to group containers by means of a respective plurality of guide elements (3), which can be moved in a circulating manner, and move the containers along transport paths (6, 7) arranged parallel to one another. The guide elements (3) can be moved along a circumferential guide path (5) of the transport devices (1, 2). According to the invention, each of the guide paths (5) has an exchange section (13), which can be adjusted between an exchange position and an operating position, for exchanging guide elements (3), wherein in the exchange position, the exchange section (13) is offset inwards with respect to adjacent sections (14) of the circumferential guide paths (5).
B65B 35/36 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by grippers
B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding
B65B 35/30 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups
B65B 63/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for compressing or compacting articles or materials prior to wrapping or insertion in containers or receptacles
The invention relates to a distributing conveyor for distributing packs, in particular packs of containers, said distributing conveyor comprising a plurality of peripherally driven product carriers (1) which can be moved in a distributing section of the distributing conveyor along at least two guide tracks (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) in the conveying direction (F), at least some of the product carriers (1) being guided by a guide pin (6) along one of the guide tracks (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d). According to the invention, at least some of the product carriers (1) have a deflection element (9, 10) which is separate from the guide pin (6) and is designed to divide the product carriers (1) between the guide tracks (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) by engaging in one of at least two deflection devices (7, 8) positioned adjacent to one another.
B65G 17/00 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriers; Endless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface
43.
HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING AND HANDLING CONTAINERS
The invention relates to a handling apparatus (4) for containers (1), in particular for beverage containers, having a transporting carousel (6), which can be driven in rotation about a central axis of rotation (D), and container mounts (7), which are arranged on the transporting carousel (6) and are designed to transport containers (1) along a transporting route (T), which extends over a circumferential portion of the transporting carousel (6), wherein the container mounts (7) can be driven in rotation at least along part of the transporting route (T), and wherein the container mounts (7) are each assigned a braking device (10). According to the invention, the respective braking device (10) is designed to brake the rotation of the container mounts (7) variably in a braking portion (B), which extends at least along part of the transporting route (T).
The invention relates to a package forming device comprising two transport devices (6, 7) which lie opposite each other. The transport devices (6, 7) are designed to group containers (1) by means of a respective plurality of guide elements (10), which can be moved along a circumferential guide path (18), in order to form packages and transport same, wherein each of the transport devices (6, 7) has a drive device (11) for driving the guide elements (10) in a transport direction (T). According to the invention, each of the guide elements (10) is connected to the respective drive device (11) at least partly via an attachment element, and a compensating movement of the guide elements (10) relative to the drive device (11) transversely to transport direction (T) is facilitated via the attachment element.
B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding
B65G 19/24 - Attachment of impellers to traction element
B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
45.
METHOD FOR PUSHING A TRANSPORT ITEM, PUSHING DEVICE, AND PALLETISING MACHINE
The present invention relates to a method for pushing a transport item (1) in a pushing direction (S) from a first position (2) into a second position (3) using a first pusher (5) which can be moved in a circulating manner and a second pusher (6) which can be moved in a circulating manner, said method comprising the following steps: moving the first pusher (5) into a first pusher position (7) in order to form a holder (13) when the transport item (1) is pushed, and moving the second pusher (6) into a second pusher position (8) in order to form a counter-holder (14) when the transport item (1) is pushed; in the first position (2), providing a transport item (1) to be pushed; moving the holder (13) in the pushing direction so that the holder (13) contacts the transport item (1), and moving the counter-holder (14) counter to the pushing direction (S) towards the transport item (1) to be pushed; moving the counter-holder (14) in the pushing direction (S) and pushing the transport item (1) by moving the holder (13) in the pushing direction (S) until the transport item (1) is pushed into the second position (3); removing the transport item (1) pushed into the second position (3); wherein, after the transport item (1) is pushed into the second position (3), the counter-holder (14) is moved in the direction of the first pusher position (7). The invention also relates to a pushing device and to a palletising machine.
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
46.
CONTAINER WITH HANDLE AND USE OF AN ADHESIVE COMPOSITION FOR BONDING A CONTAINER TO A HANDLE
The present invention relates to containers with a handle (1), said containers comprising: a container (2); a handle (3); and an adhesive layer (4), which is arranged between the container (2) and the handle (3) and bonds the plastic container (2) to the handle; wherein the adhesive layer is substantially made from an adhesive composition, the adhesive composition comprising: 15 to 70 wt.% of at least one block copolymer; 10 to 60 wt.% of at least one resin; and 5 to 30 wt.% of at least one plasticiser; in each case relative to the total weight of the adhesive composition; and the use of a corresponding adhesive composition for bonding a container (2) to a handle (3).
The invention relates to a container transfer device in particular for a container cleaning machine, comprising a guiding unit for moving containers into a transfer position, said guiding unit having at least one catch that can be moved along a guiding direction. According to the invention, the at least one catch is guided along a closed non-circular curved track that includes a deflection portion which adjoins the transfer position and in which a first extent that runs perpendicular to the guiding direction is shortened.
B65G 19/02 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for articles, e.g. for containers
B65G 19/24 - Attachment of impellers to traction element
B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
B08B 9/44 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough the means being for loading or unloading the apparatus
48.
SUPPLY DEVICE AND SUPPLY METHOD FOR SUPPLYING AND TRANSFERRING CONTAINERS INTO A CONTAINER CLEANING MACHINE
The invention relates to a supply device for the ordered supply of containers to be cleaned to a cleaning device, comprising a transfer device for transferring the containers into the cleaning device, comprising a transport device designed for vertically transporting containers in a conveying direction towards the transfer device, comprising a transfer region in which the containers are guided, in multiple lanes running parallel to one another, in single file from a lane entry to a lane exit, wherein the transfer region has multiple laterally limiting lane walls running parallel to one another, wherein the transfer device is arranged on the lane exit side of the transfer region, wherein the transfer device is designed such that it is rotationally driven and can be rotated about a horizontal axis of rotation, wherein the transfer device also has multiple transfer fingers, which are arranged radially externally on the transfer device and associated with the lane/s, such that the lanes guide containers to the transfer fingers and into the engagement region of the transfer fingers with the containers, wherein a blocking element is also arranged in the transfer region in each lane, which can bring the in-flow of containers to the associated transfer finger intermittently from a release position into a blocking position, and is characterised in that the blocking element is driven to periodically alternate between the blocking position and the release position, wherein the periodicity is adjusted according to the rotational speed of the transfer device. The invention also relates to a supply method and a transport device, as well as an assembly with supply devices.
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
B65G 47/88 - Separating or stopping elements, e.g. fingers
B08B 9/44 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough the means being for loading or unloading the apparatus
49.
CONTAINER TRANSFER DEVICE FOR A CONTAINER CLEANING MACHINE
The invention relates to a container transfer device for a container cleaning machine for moving containers (2) into container cells (3) of the container cleaning machine. The aim of the invention is to transfer the containers (2) in a supported fashion from a feed position to an intermediate position. For this purpose, a tilting device (8) with a support arm (7) is provided and is designed such that a lateral face (6) of the container (2) rests against the support arm (7) in the feed position.
B65G 19/02 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for articles, e.g. for containers
B08B 9/20 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought
B08B 9/44 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough the means being for loading or unloading the apparatus
B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices
50.
BEVERAGE CAN FILLING PLANT AND METHOD FOR FORMING FILLED BEVERAGE CANS
The invention relates to a beverage can filling plant having a feed (1) for unfilled cans (2) and a filling and handling path with at least one filling station arranged downstream of the feed (1). According to the invention, it is provided that the filling and handling path (3) has at least two conveying tracks (4) which are parallel to each other and that the feed (1) is configured to divide the unfilled cans (2) to the at least two conveying tracks. The invention further relates to a method for forming filled beverage cans.
The invention relates to a container-cleaning machine having a container conveyor (1) for moving containers (3) along a conveying direction (F) and having a nozzle arrangement with at least one rotatable cleaning nozzle (6, 7), wherein the nozzle arrangement has a control element (11) and the container conveyor (1) has a plurality of drivers (13), which are arranged one behind the other in the conveying direction (F) and can be brought into engagement with the control element (11) in order for the at least one cleaning nozzle (6, 7) to be rotatably adjusted. According to the invention, in a stop portion (14), the drivers (13) have a contour which tapers in the direction of the nozzle arrangement.
B05B 15/658 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits the spraying apparatus or its outlet axis being perpendicular to the flow conduit
B08B 9/30 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by splash, spray or jet application, with or without soaking and having conveyors
B05B 15/652 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented
B05B 15/70 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position
B65D 83/26 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant characterised by the actuating means operating automatically, e.g. periodically
B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
B08B 9/20 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought
B08B 9/42 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough
B05B 13/06 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups specially designed for treating the inside of hollow bodies
B05B 15/55 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids
B08B 9/093 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by the force of jets or sprays
The invention relates to a blow mould (10) for producing containers in a blow-moulding or stretch-blowing process with a base mould (4) and two mould halves (12, 12') which together define a mould contour for the vessel, wherein the base mould (14) comprises a mould surface (22) for defining a section of the mould contour and a line system for a cooling fluid for cooling the mould surface (22), wherein the line system has a central channel (30) for feeding in the cooling fluid, a plurality of primary cooling channels (32) which branch off from the central channel and run in the vicinity of the mould surface (22) from the central channel (30) radially outwards, and a collecting channel (38) which is flow-connected to the primary cooling channels (32) for collecting and discharging the cooling fluid. In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, the blow mould (10) is developed by virtue of the fact that, furthermore, the cooling system has a plurality of secondary cooling channels (36) which are arranged between the primary cooling channels (32) and the collecting channel (38) in the flow direction of the cooling fluid and run in the vicinity of the mould surface (22) radially inwards. In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, the blow mould (10) is developed by virtue of the fact that a swirl body (50) with a flow-modifying surface is arranged at that end of the central channel (30) which faces the mould surface (22).
The invention relates to a rotary-type closing device (1) for closing containers (20) with closure lids, comprising a rotationally motor-driven rotor (2) with a plurality of closing elements (3) located on the periphery of the rotor (2). The present invention is characterized in that the closing device (1) has a ring channel (21), which corotates with the rotor (2), and/or has a rotary distributor (22), and in that, for at least one of the closing elements (3), a cleaning device (19) which moves together with the closing element (3) is provided, the cleaning device opening into a free space (18) within a housing (12) of the closing element (3) and being able to be supplied with cleaning fluid from the ring channel (21) and/or with cleaning fluid from the rotary distributor (22).
B67B 3/20 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying caps by applying and rotating preformed threaded caps
B67B 3/02 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying caps by applying flanged caps, e.g. crown caps, and securing by deformation of flanges
54.
DEVICE FOR PRODUCING CONTAINERS FROM PREFORMS MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL
The invention relates to a device (10) for producing containers from preforms made of thermoplastic material, wherein the device (10) has at least one transport device (15) with at least one transfer unit (32) for moving containers and/or preforms (34) between a first transfer position (24) and a second transfer position (26), wherein the transfer unit (32) has a holding element (38) for holding a container and/or preform (34), characterised in that the transport device (15) for the at least one transfer device (32) has a separate drive device (36) for moving the transfer device (32) between a first transfer position (24) and a second transfer position (26). The invention also relates to a device (10) for producing containers from preforms made of thermoplastic material which has increased flexibility with respect to operation and assembly.
The invention relates to a container inflow device, more particularly for a container cleaning machine, comprising a feed conveyor (2) for moving containers (1) in a feed direction (X) and a downstream sorting assembly (5) having a plurality of inflow lanes (4) formed by means of separating walls (3), wherein the inflow lanes (4) are angled in relation to the feed direction (X) and each have a width smaller than the width of the feed conveyor (2), and wherein a separately driven transfer apparatus (7) is disposed between the inflow lanes (4) and the feed conveyor (2). According to the invention, the separating walls (3) are led directly up to the transfer apparatus (7) and at least partly overlap with the transfer device (7).
B65G 47/71 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor the articles being discharged to several conveyors
The invention relates to a treatment head (1) for treating kegs (3), each of which is equipped with at least one keg fitting (2). The treatment head (1) has a treatment head housing (4), as well as at least one plunger (5), which is held in the treatment head housing (4) so as to be displaceable in the axial direction of a treatment head axis (BA), for opening the keg fitting (2) of the keg (3) which is to be treated and is disposed in a sealing position on the treatment head (1). At least one fluid space (6) as well as flow paths or conduits (SK1, SK2) which communicate controllably with the fluid space (6) are formed in the treatment head (1). The flow paths or conduits (SK1, SK2) can be connected to the interior (3.1) of the keg (3) to be treated when the keg fitting (2) is open. The treatment head (1) also has at least one first controllable media valve (7) which is associated with the fluid space (6), is connected to a filling product feed (8) and is designed as a product valve for controlled feeding of a filling product, in particular a beverage, into the interior (3.1) of the keg (3) to be treated, as well as at least one second controllable media valve (12) which acts as a return valve. The invention is characterised in particular in that at least the first media valve (7) which acts as a product valve has a multiple sealing arrangement (9) for multiple sealing of the filling product feed (8) with respect to the fluid space (6). By means of the multiple sealing arrangement (9) at least one safety or leakage space (10) is formed which in at least one first closed valve position (V1) of the first media valve (7) forms a separate intermediate space between the fluid space (6) and the filling product feed (8).
The invention relates to a treatment system (100) for cleaning and filling kegs (3), each of which is equipped with at least one keg fitting (2), having at least one treatment station (20a-c) for receiving a keg (3), said treatment station (20a-c) having at least one treatment head (22a-c) for cleaning the interior of and/or for filling the keg (3), at least one pressing element (26) for pressing the keg (3) against the treatment head (22a-c), and at least one supply interface (30) for connecting to a media supply for the filling product and/or for one or more treatment or cleaning media. The treatment system (100) is characterized in particular in that the treatment system (100) has at least one sensor device (40) which is designed to at least temporarily detect the exterior temperature of a keg (3) arranged in the treatment station (20a-c) during the cleaning and/or filling process of the keg.
The invention relates to a cleaning module (1) for the stationary external cleaning of kegs (3), comprising at least one partially closed cleaning chamber (10), a holding arrangement (12) for rotatably holding an individual keg (3), and at least one washing device (14) for generating a cleaning agent jet and/or water jet (RW), wherein the at least partially closed cleaning chamber (10) forms a cleaning space (11) for an individual keg (3) in which the individual keg (3) can be received for stationary external cleaning, wherein the holding arrangement (12) is designed to hold the individual keg (3) at least during the stationary external cleaning operation and to rotate it about its longitudinal axis (LA) by means of a motor, and wherein the washing device (14) is designed to externally clean the individual keg (3) by applying the cleaning agent jet and/or water jet (RW), generated by the washing device (14), to at least part of the lateral surface of said keg and/or to at least part of an upper side (3a) of the keg (3) that comprises a keg fitting (2), and/or to at least part of an underside (3b) of the keg (3).
B08B 9/36 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by using brushes
B08B 9/46 - Inspecting cleaned containers for cleanliness
The invention relates to a treatment system (100) for treating containers, in particular for treating kegs (3), each of which is preferably equipped with at least one keg fitting (2). The treatment system (100) has at least one media supply for a product to be filled and/or for one or more treatment or cleaning media as well as at least one treatment station (20) for receiving a container, in particular keg (3). The treatment station (20) has at least one treatment head (1) for cleaning the interior of and/or filling the container, in particular keg (3), and at least one supply interface (30) via which the treatment station (20) is connected to the media supply (40). According to the invention, at least one closure device (4) for tightly closing the treatment head (1) as well as at least one measuring and checking device (9) for recording and checking process data are further provided in the treatment system (100) for automatically checking installation and/or functioning of the treatment station (20).
B67C 3/00 - 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
The invention relates to a facility (10) for cleaning and filling kegs (12), comprising at least two treatment modules (14a-14g), which each have a keg receptacle (35) for receiving at least one keg (12) during cleaning and filling, a treatment head (36) both for filling and for interior cleaning of the kegs (12), and at least one interface (41) for at least one cleaning medium line, for a drain and for at least one filling product line. The facility (10) additionally contains at least one signal means (17) for signalling activities that are to be performed in conjunction with the treatment modules (14a-14g) and/or at least one loading robot (16) for feeding and removing the kegs (12) to/from the individual treatment modules (14a-14g), and a controller (30) for controlling the signal means (17) or the loading robot (16) and the treatment modules (14a-14g).
The invention relates to a system (10) for treating kegs (12), comprising: at least two treatment modules (14a-14g), each of which has - a keg receiving area (35) for receiving at least one keg (12) during the treatment process, - a treatment head (36) for treating the keg (12), and - at least one interface (41) for a discharge and for at least one cleaning medium line and/or for at least one filling product line; and a controller (30) for controlling the treatment modules (14a-14g), wherein at least one of the treatment modules (14a-14g) is designed to treat kegs (12) of a first type and/or of a first size, and at least one other treatment module of the treatment modules (14a-14g) is designed to treat kegs (12) of a second type and/or of a second size.
The invention relates to a treatment system (100) for treating kegs (3) which are each equipped with at least one keg fitting (2). The treatment system (100) has at least one treatment station (20) for receiving a keg (3), wherein the treatment station (20) has at least one treatment head (1), for internally cleaning and/or filling the keg (3), and at least one contact pressure element (15) for pressing the keg (3) against the treatment head (1). The treatment station (20) furthermore has at least one supply interface (30) for connection to a media supply for the filling product and/or for one or more treatment media or cleaning media. The treatment system (100) is distinguished in particular in that the treatment station (20) has at least one CIP rinsing cap (4), which can be supplied in automated fashion and can be placed onto the treatment head (1) in a sealing position, and at least one cap-handling device (5) for the automated supply and handling of the CIP rinsing cap (4).
B67C 3/00 - 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
B05B 15/555 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids discharged by cleaning nozzles
The invention relates to a treatment system (100) for treating, in particular cleaning and filling, kegs (3) that are each equipped with at least one keg fitting (2), having one or more treatment modules (20a-c) for receiving a keg (3), wherein the respective treatment module (20a-c) has at least one treatment head (22a-c) for internally cleaning and/or filling the received keg (3) and/or an external cleaning device (35) for externally cleaning the received keg (3), and at least one supply interface (30) for connection to a media supply for a filling product and/or for one or more treatment or cleaning media, wherein the treatment system (100) has at least one loading robot (40) for feeding and discharging the kegs (3) to/from the individual treatment modules (20a-c), and wherein the at least one loading robot (40) has at least one functional unit (46) for treating and/or inspecting the kegs (3).
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
The invention relates to a system (10) for treating kegs (12) provided with data carriers (11), comprising: one or more treatment modules (14a-14g), each of which has - a keg receiving area (35) for receiving at least one keg (12), - a treatment head (36) for treating the keg (12), and - at least one interface (41) for a discharge and for at least one cleaning medium line and/or at least one filling product line, wherein the system (10) additionally comprises at least one signaling device (17) for signaling operations to be carried out in conjunction with the treatment modules (14a-14g) and/or at least one feed device (16) for supplying and discharging the kegs (12) to/from the individual treatment modules (14a-14g), and the system (10) comprises a controller (30) for controlling the treatment modules (14a-14g) and the signaling device (17) and/or the feed device (16). According to the invention, the system (10) contains a reading device (46) which is connected to the controller (30) for reading information from the data carriers (11), and the controller (30) is designed to control and/or regulate the treatment of the kegs (12), in particular a cleaning process and/or a filling process, in the respective treatment module (14a-14g) on the basis of information on the data carriers (11), said information being read by the reading device (46a, 46b).
The invention relates to a treatment module (20) for cleaning and filling kegs (3) each equipped with at least one keg fitting (2). The treatment module (20) comprises at least one housing for accommodating a keg (3) and a treatment head (1) arranged in the housing (21) at least in portions for cleaning the inside of the keg (3) and filling the keg. The treatment module (20) further comprises at least one pressing element (15) for pressing the keg (3) against the treatment head (1) and attachment and connection devices (22, 22') for attachment to a water supply and to a media supply for the filling product and for one or more treatment or cleaning media and for attachment to an energy supply. In a particular aspect, the treatment module (20) further comprises an external cleaning device (30) arranged at least in part in the housing (21) for cleaning the outside of the keg (2) and is thus designed for cleaning both the outside and the inside of the keg (3), as well as for filling the keg (3) with the filling product.
The invention relates to a system (10) for treating kegs (12), comprising: at least two treatment modules (14a-14g), each of which has a keg receiving area (35) for receiving at least one keg (12) during the treatment process, a treatment head (36) for treating the keg (12), and at least one interface (41) for a discharge and for at least one filling product line and preferably for at least one cleaning medium line. The system contains a controller (30) for controlling the treatment modules (14a-14g), wherein at least one of the treatment modules (14a-14g) is connected to a filling product source, which provides a first filling product, via the respective interface (41) of the treatment module, at least one other treatment module of the treatment modules (14a-14g) is connected to a filling product source, which provides a second filling product, via the respective interface (41) of the treatment module, and the controller (30) is designed to actuate the treatment modules (14a-14g) for a simultaneous and/or a delayed filling process for different filling products.
The invention relates to a device for producing containers from preforms made of thermoplastic material, comprising a heating device (12), which outputs a stream (14) of thermally conditioned preforms, and a first sorting device (16) for outputting a sorted first preform stream (18) from preforms which are input, without sorting, into the first sorting device (16); wherein: the device (10) has at least one additional sorting device (20) for a sorted additional preform stream (22) separate from the first preform stream (18); the first preform stream (18) and the additional preform stream (22) are merged downstream of the first sorting device (16) such that they form a common preform stream (24) which enters the heating device (12). By means of the invention, an improved device (10) for producing containers from preforms comprising thermoplastic material is provided, said device having increased output and reduced system size.
The invention relates to a device (10) for producing containers from preforms made of thermoplastic material, wherein the device (10) has at least one transport device (24, 26) with at least one transfer unit (28) for moving containers and/or preforms between a first transfer position and a second transfer position, wherein the transfer unit (28) comprises a gripper element (36) for holding a container and/or preform, characterized in that the transfer unit (28) has a transfer arm (30), to which the gripper element (36) is connected and which is movably mounted in a contactless manner at the at least one transfer unit (28). The invention provides a device (10) for producing containers from preforms made of thermoplastic material, which is more cost-effective and meets increased hygiene requirements.
The invention relates to a method (100) for coating containers made of plastic by means of a device for coating containers made of plastic, wherein: the device has at least two processing apparatuses for the containers and at least one pumping apparatus for evacuating containers which are inserted into the processing apparatuses; a container inserted into a processing apparatus is evacuated by means of the pumping apparatus; at least two of the processing apparatuses are combined (102) to form at least one processing group, and the at least one pumping apparatus synchronously evacuates (104) all the containers of the at least one processing group. The invention therefore provides a more efficient method (100) for coating containers made of plastic.
C23C 16/04 - Coating on selected surface areas, e.g. using masks
C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating
C23C 16/458 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for supporting substrates in the reaction chamber
C23C 16/50 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges
C23C 16/54 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coating
The invention relates to a device (10) for producing a container from a preform made of thermoplastic material, wherein the device (10) has a molding device (11) for molding a container, said molding device having at least one mold tray (12) for molding at least a part of the container, the mold tray (12) having an inner surface (14) for forming at least a part of an outer surface of the container, wherein the mold tray (12) has at least two embossed elements (22, 32) which are movably mounted independently from each other in a wall of the mold tray (12). The invention provides an improved device (10) for producing a container from a preform made of thermoplastic material, which device is flexible and cost-effective.
The invention relates to a guide device (1) for laterally guiding containers (B), which are transported on a transport device (30), for use in a container processing system, comprising at least one guide element (2) and at least one receiving device (3), wherein the guide element (2) can be interchangeably connected to the receiving device (3). According to the invention, the guide element (2) has at least two lateral, hook-shaped connecting elements (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d), and the receiving device (3) has at least two cutouts (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) each adapted to receive a hook-shaped connecting element (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d). To produce the interchangeable connection, in each case one lateral, hook-shaped connecting element (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) can be brought into form-fitting and/or force-fitting engagement with in each case one associated cutout (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d). The invention further relates to a container processing system having such a guide device (1) and to a method for mounting such a guide device (1).
B65G 15/14 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts the load being conveyed between the belts
The invention relates to a method for producing containers by means of a device for producing containers, which has at least one heating apparatus for thermally conditioning preforms for the containers made of thermoplastic material and has an optical inspection apparatus for preforms, wherein the method (100) comprises at least the following steps: determining (102) at least one measurement value of at least one material property of the at least one preform by means of the optical inspection apparatus, in particular before the at least one preform is thermally conditioned in the heating apparatus; deducing (104) at least one heat absorption value of the at least one preform on the basis of the measurement values; and adjusting (108) at least one operating parameter of the production device on the basis of the at least one heat absorption value, or ejecting (110) the preform or a container produced from the preform on the basis of the heat absorption value. The invention thus provides an improved method (100) for producing containers, which method can be implemented in a more cost-effective and flexible way and further simplifies quality management for the containers to be produced.
The invention relates to a device (10) for producing containers from preforms (44) made of thermoplastic material, the device having at least one heating zone (20) for thermally conditioning preforms (44), which zone has at least one heat-radiating element (34), wherein: the device (10) comprises at least one transport device (36) for moving preforms (44) along the heating zone (20), which transport device has at least one transport mandrel (40) for holding a preform (44); the transport mandrel (40) comprises a plug-in element (42) that has an end face (58) which, in a transport position in which the plug-in element (42) is at least partially plugged into an open region (46) of a preform (44), is situated in the preform (44); the plug-in element (42) has at least one opening (52), which is situated outside the preform (44) when in the transport position, at least one cooling channel (56) situated on the end face (58) and at least one connection channel (54), which fluid-communicatingly connects the at least one cooling channel (56) to the opening (52). A device (10) for producing containers from preforms made of thermoplastic material is thus provided, in which heating of the open region (46) of preforms (44) is further reduced without a large amount of effort.
The invention relates to a mould (12) for moulding a container (28), wherein the mould (12) has at least two mould halves (16, 18), in which an inserted preform (32) made of thermoplastic material can be expanded and which, in a moulding position, have an inner contour (25) for the purpose of moulding an outer contour (29) of a container (28), wherein, in a separation position of the mould halves (16, 18), the inner contour (25) is interrupted along at least one parting plane (34), wherein, in a direction perpendicular to the parting plane (34), an outer-contour diameter (26) of a mould drawing for the container (28) to be moulded defines the outer contour (29), wherein, in the moulding position, the inner contour (25) has an inner-contour diameter (24) in a direction perpendicular to the parting plane (34), this inner-contour diameter being smaller than the outer-contour diameter (26) of the mould drawing for the container (28) to be moulded. The invention makes available a further-improved, cost-effective mould (12) which is of simple design.
The invention relates to a blank guide assembly for a packaging machine for guiding stacked blanks (1), comprising a pallet (2) for receiving multiple stacks (3) of blanks (1) and a gripper (4) for laterally gripping and removing individual stacks (3), wherein the gripper (4) comprises at least one lower gripping element (5) and at least one upper gripping element (6) for gripping around the stack (3). According to the invention, the pallet (2) comprises multiple recesses (7) into which the at least one lower gripping element (5) can be introduced in order to grip around the stack (3). The invention also relates to a packaging machine comprising the blank guide assembly.
B65H 1/28 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated compartmented to receive piles side by side
B65H 1/30 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with means for replenishing the pile during continuous separation of articles therefrom
B65H 5/00 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines
The invention relates to a container cleaning machine comprising a plurality of cell carriers (2) which each accommodate a plurality of container cells (3) arranged one behind the other in a carrier longitudinal direction (I), the cell carriers (2) being guided along a transport direction. According to the invention, the container cells (3) have first passage openings (13) aligned at least along a first line of sight (12), and at least one testing device (8) comprising a transmitting and receiving assembly is positioned for detection along the first line of sight (12). The invention also relates to a cell carrier (2) for a container cleaning machine and to a method for operating the container cleaning machine.
B08B 9/42 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough
B08B 9/20 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought
B07C 5/12 - Sorting according to size characterised by the application to particular articles, not otherwise provided for
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
77.
DEVICE FOR BLOW-MOULDING CONTAINERS FROM PREFORMS MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL
The invention relates to a device for blow-moulding containers from preforms made of thermoplastic material, which device comprises: - at least one blowing station (18) which has at least one blowing mould (28) for moulding, by means of blowing gas, a thermally conditioned preform inserted into the blowing mould (28), and at least one outlet opening (30) which is fluid-communicatingly connected to the blowing mould (28) and intended for expanding the blowing gas used in the blowing mould (28); and - at least one cooling device (20) for cooling the blowing station (18) by means of a cooling fluid; wherein the cooling device (20) comprises at least one fluid line (32) for the cooling fluid, which line is fluid-communicatingly connected to a cooling channel system (38) of the blowing mould (28); wherein the outlet opening (30) is designed to generate a cooling gas flow (40) by means of the expanded blowing gas; wherein at least one portion (34) of the fluid line (32) is situated in the cooling gas flow (40). The invention provides an improved device (10) for blow-moulding containers from preforms made of thermoplastic material, which device functions with greater efficiency and therefore more cost-effectively.
The invention relates to a preform made of thermoplastic material for producing a container, comprising an opening (12) and a collar (14) situated underneath the opening (12), which collar extends outwardly around a longitudinal axis (16) of the preform and has an opening-side upper side (18) and an underside (20) facing away from the opening, wherein the collar (14) comprises on the upper side (18) and/or on the underside (20) at least one recess (22), situated merely on the upper side (18) or on the underside (20) as the case may be, which recess extends in particular to a radially outer edge (24) of the collar (14). The invention provides a preform (10) and a container that has an additionally optimised weight without a significant reduction in rigidity.
The invention relates to a forming group (1, 2) for a forming device (10) for grouping containers (4) moving in a transport direction (T). The forming group (1, 2) comprises at least two identical forming elements (5) which are arranged adjacently to each other along a main axis (HA). Each forming element (5) has at least one slide (6) and at least one respective pressing or formatting part (7) releasably secured to the slide (6). The invention is characterized in particular in that at least one coupling device (8) is provided for coupling the at least two adjacent forming elements (5), wherein the adjacent forming elements (5) of the forming group (1, 2) are connected together in a releasable and articulated manner via the coupling device (8). The coupling device (8) is designed such that the connection of the forming elements (5) via the coupling device (8) can be released and restored without tools.
B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding
B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
80.
DEVICE FOR PRODUCING CONTAINERS FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PREFORMS MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL
The invention relates to a device (10) for producing containers from temperature-controlled preforms made of thermoplastic material, wherein the device (10) has at least one mould (12) for moulding the container from a preform, and at least one stretching rod (14), which can be inserted into the mould (12), for stretching a preform placed in the mould (12). The stretching rod (14) has, at least at one end portion (26) that can be inserted into the preform, a fluid line (16) which can be connected in a fluid-communicating manner to a purge gas reservoir, and the stretching rod (14) has an injector valve (20), controlling the fluid line, for generating purge gas pulses, the injector valve (20) being arranged on the end portion (26). The invention thus provides a device (20) for producing containers which has greater cooling potential and improved efficiency.
The invention relates to a device for handling and/or grouping piece goods (20). The device (1) has at least one handling table (2) which extends along a main axis (HA) and which comprises at least one manipulation zone (3) and at least one collection zone (4). The manipulation zone (3) and the collection zone (4) are arranged one behind the other along the main axis (HA), wherein the collection zone (4) is arranged behind the manipulation zone (3) in the transport direction (F) of the piece goods (20), said transport direction running in the direction of the main axis (HA), and the device (1) additionally has at least one first manipulator (5) for manipulating the piece goods. The first manipulator (5) is designed to be movable at least partly in the direction of the main axis (HA) with variable positions. In the process, the first manipulator (5) can be moved between at least one normal position (P1) and at least one required position (P2) differing from the normal position (P1). The first manipulator (5) has a base working region paired with the normal position (P1) for manipulating the piece goods in the manipulation zone (3) and a required working region paired with the required position (P2) for manipulating the piece goods outside of the base working region. The device (1) additionally has at least one optical detection device (6) for monitoring the manipulation of the piece goods in the manipulation zone (3) and/or collection zone (4).
B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding
B65G 47/244 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning them about an axis substantially perpendicular to the conveying plane
The invention relates to a device for grouping piece goods from a piece goods stream consisting of at least three sub-streams, said device comprising a first separating unit with at least one engagement member engaging the piece goods stream, by means of which engagement member the piece goods can be grouped in the conveying direction, and a drive unit arranged downstream of the separating unit and having driving rods shunting the groups of piece goods in the conveying direction. Said engagement member can be moved through the conveying plane from a non-engaging position into an engagement position grouping the piece goods in the conveying direction. According to the invention, the device comprises a second separating unit, arranged upstream of the drive unit and having a first separating assembly with at least one engagement member active over a first subsection of the width of the piece goods stream and a second separating assembly with at least one engagement member active over a second subsection of the width of the piece goods stream. The engagement members of the second separating unit can be moved through the conveying plane from a non-engaging position in to an engaged position grouping the piece goods in the conveying direction. In addition, the engagement member of the first separating assembly can be controlled independently of the engagement member of the second separating assembly. The device further comprises a combining unit which combines the groups of piece goods.
B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding
B65G 47/29 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles during transit by a single conveyor by temporarily stopping movement
B65G 47/88 - Separating or stopping elements, e.g. fingers
B65G 15/12 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts
83.
TRANSFER DEVICE AND CONTAINER HANDLING MACHINE FOR PLASTIC CONTAINER
The invention relates to a transfer device (70, 70') for plastic containers which have a longitudinal axis, comprising at least one, preferably a plurality of, holding device(s) (81) which move around on a closed path and each hold one of the plastic containers, further comprising an orientation device (72, 72', 74) for rotating the plastic container by a definable angle of rotation about its longitudinal axis, the plastic containers being transported by means of the at least one holding device (81) from a receiving region to a delivery region, and the holding device (81) having holding means (82) by means of which a correct holding position for the longitudinal axis of the plastic containers is defined. The invention is characterised in that the orientation device (72, 72', 74) has a rotary bearing (722) for the rotation of the plastic container transported by means of the holding device (82), the rotary bearing (722) being arranged coaxially with the correct holding position for the longitudinal axis of the plastic containers. The invention also relates to a container handling machine having such a transfer device.
The invention relates to a spray nozzle assembly (1) for a spray station of a container cleaning machine. The spray nozzle assembly (1) has at least one spray tube (2) which is designed to supply a spray medium, extends along a tube axis (RA) over the length thereof, and comprises a fluid-conducting interior (2a) and multiple spray nozzles (3) arranged on the at least one spray tube (2). Each spray nozzle (3) has at least one nozzle body (4) which is secured to the spray tube (2), and a fluid channel (5) which is connected to the fluid-conducting interior of the spray tube (2) is formed in each nozzle body (4). Each spray nozzle (3) has a spray opening (7, 7') for dispensing a spray jet of the spray medium. The spray nozzle assembly (1) is characterized in particular in that the plurality of spray nozzles (3) are arranged on the at least one spray tube (2) in such a manner that the spray openings (7, 7') are arranged in at least two rows (R, R') of spray openings (7, 7'), each row extending in the direction of the tube axis (RA). Thus, at least one first row (R) of first spray openings (7) and at least one second row (R') of second spray openings (7') are paired with the at least one spray tube (2).
B05B 1/20 - Perforated pipes or troughs, e.g. spray booms; Outlet elements therefor
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 13/06 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups specially designed for treating the inside of hollow bodies
B05B 15/658 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits the spraying apparatus or its outlet axis being perpendicular to the flow conduit
B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
85.
SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A SPRAY STATION, AND NOZZLE BODY FOR A SPRAY NOZZLE OF A SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to a spray nozzle assembly (1) for a spray station of a container cleaning machine. The spray nozzle assembly (1) has at least one spray tube (2) which is designed to supply a spray medium, extends along a tube axis (RA) over the length thereof, and comprises a fluid-conducting interior (2a) and at least one spray nozzle (3) arranged on the at least one spray tube (2). The at least one spray nozzle (3) has at least one nozzle body (4) with at least one connecting section (11), by means of which the nozzle body (4) can be arranged on the spray tube (2), and the connecting section (11) of the nozzle body (4) together with a through-opening (14) provided in the spray tube (2) in a tube wall thereof forms a quick fastening device (SBE) for releasably fastening the spray nozzle (3) to the spray tube (2), said connecting section (11) being designed to engage into a provided through-opening (14) in the form of a quick connecting section (SVA). The quick connecting section (SVA) inserted into the through-opening (14) can be brought into a locking position (VP) and/or a release position (FP) of the quick connecting device (SBE) by rotating the nozzle body (4) relative to the through-opening (14).
B05B 1/20 - Perforated pipes or troughs, e.g. spray booms; Outlet elements therefor
B05B 15/658 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits the spraying apparatus or its outlet axis being perpendicular to the flow conduit
B05B 13/06 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups specially designed for treating the inside of hollow bodies
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
The invention relates to an adjustable multipart frame (10) for a transport and storage unit (1) for securely receiving at least one partial layer (TLA) of packaging means (2) and/or packaging means groups. The frame (10) has at least one first lateral wall (11), a second lateral wall (12) arranged opposite the first lateral wall (11), and at least one front wall (13) which is arranged transversely to the lateral walls (11, 12) and which comprises opposing ends (13.1, 13.2). The front wall (13) is connected to the first and to the second lateral wall (11, 12) via the ends (13.1, 13.2) of the front wall, and the lateral walls (11, 12) and the front wall (13) form an open sub-frame (20) which defines a frame interior (21). The frame (10) additionally has at least one separating wall (14) which can be inserted between the lateral walls (11, 12) and the open sub-frame (20) and which can be connected to the lateral walls (11, 12), wherein the separating wall (14) can be variably positioned between the lateral walls (11, 12). When the separating wall is inserted and is connected to the lateral walls (11, 12), the separating wall (14) extends transversely to the lateral walls (11, 12) and delimits at least one compartment (22) of the frame interior (21) defined by the sub-frame (20) such that the partial layer (TLA) of packaging means (2) and/or packaging means groups can be received in the compartment (22) in a secured manner. Fig. 1
B65D 25/06 - Partitions adapted to be fitted in two or more alternative positions
B65D 71/00 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material
87.
MATERIAL BLANK FOR A CONTAINER SUPPORT, BUNDLE OF MULTIPLE CONTAINERS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BUNDLE OF MULTIPLE CONTAINERS
The invention relates to a material blank (1) for attaching to a container group (3) consisting of multiple assembled containers (2), in particular so as to form a bundle, comprising a connection section (4) with multiple container receiving openings (5) for arranging on the containers (2) of the container group (3). The aim of the invention is to allow an inexpensive production of a stable bundle. This is achieved in that the material blank (1) comprises a first folding tab (6), which adjoins the connection section (4) at a first edge (7) of the connection section (4), and a second folding tab (8), which adjoins the connection section (4) at a second edge (9) of the connection section (4) opposite the first edge (7), wherein the first folding tab (6) and the second folding tab (8) are designed and connected to the connection section (4) such that the two folding tabs (6, 8) can be pivoted relative to the connection section (4) into a bundle position in which the folding tabs (6, 8) overlap at least in some sections and cover an upper face (10) of the connection section (4).
B65D 71/46 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank formed by folding a single blank into a tubular element
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REUSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINER, PROCESS FOR WASHING CONTAINERS OF THIS TYPE, PROCESS FOR COATING CONTAINERS OF THIS TYPE, AND CONTAINER TREATMENT MACHINE FOR THE BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
VEREINIGUNG ZUR FÖRDERUNG DES INSTITUTS FÜR KUNSTSTOFFVERARBEITUNG IN INDUSTRIE UND HANDWERK AN DER RHEIN.-WESTF. TECHNISCHEN HOCHSCHULE AACHEN E.V. (Germany)
Inventor
Kytzia, Sebastian
Kempa, Bernd-Thomas
Langhammer, Philipp
Beyersdorff, Björn
Herbort, Michael
Vogelsang, Andreas
Soltau, Knut
Hauf-Hartung, Katharina
Dittrich, Falk
Konrad, Joachim
Jaritz, Montgomery
Dahlmann, Rainer
Abstract
The invention relates to a reusable plastic container, more particularly a PET bottle, comprising a main body and a protective layer deposited on the main body, the protective layer at least partly covering the main body and being made of a material soluble in an alkaline bath. The invention also relates to a process for washing reusable plastic containers of this type, wherein the protective layer is completely washed off during the washing in an alkaline bath of a container-washing machine. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a process for coating containers, wherein: - the protective layer is deposited on the inner surface of the main body of the container by means of a PECVD process for microwave-induced plasma reaction; - HMDSO, HMDSN or HMDS or a mixture of at least two of these gases is used as a process gas and argon, oxygen, helium or nitrogen is used as a carrier gas; - the microwave pulse power P_Puls is controlled in accordance with the duty cycle t_on / (t_on + t_off), and the relation for the average microwave power P_mittel is: P_mittel = P_Puls x t_on / (t_on + t_off), where t_on is the pulse duration and t_off is the pause time. In addition, the invention also relates to a container treatment machine for the beverage industry, more particularly a cleaning machine or a coating machine, comprising a microprocessor, a programmable computer or an electronic circuit, in which one of the processes according to the invention is carried out.
The invention relates to a transport device (1) for transporting containers (2), comprising at least one conveyor apparatus (100, 100') by means of which the containers (2) can be conveyed along a container transport section (BS) at an adjustable conveying rate, and a control cam (20). The invention is characterised in particular in that the control cam (20) is adjustable, specifically in such a way that the switching point (SP) of the at least one conveyor apparatus (100, 100') can be varied along the container transport section (BS) by means of the control cam (20).
B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
90.
DEVICE FOR PRODUCING CONTAINERS BY SHAPING PREFORMS MADE OF A THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL
The invention relates to a device for producing containers (46) by shaping preforms (44) made of a thermoplastic material. The device (10) has a plurality of mold units (12), each of which has at least two mold inserts (14) and a plurality of transfer units (16) that can be moved at least in a transfer region (48) in order to remove the container (46) or preform (44) from the mold unit (12), wherein the mold inserts (14) are arranged within the transfer region (48) in an open position in order to transfer a container (46) or preform (44), and when arranged outside of the transfer region (48) in a closed position, the mold inserts form a chamber for molding the container (46) out of a preform. At least one transfer unit of the plurality of transfer units (16) has a drying device with at least one nozzle (18) that is connected to the transfer unit (16) in order to discharge a drying gas flow (58) for drying at least one sub-region of inner regions (20) of the mold inserts (14) arranged in the transfer region (48), said inner regions forming the chamber. The invention thus provides an improved device (10) and an improved method with which costs are reduced.
The invention relates to a transport star wheel (1) for transporting containers (2), which has a vertical star-wheel axis (SA) and at least one rotor-type transport element (3), which transport element can be driven in circulation about the star-wheel axis (SA); wherein a plurality of carrying positions (5) for retaining the containers (2) is distributed on the periphery of the transport element (3) around the star-wheel axis (SA); wherein, at each carrying position (5), a container carrier pair having a first container carrier (4) for suspendedly retaining the containers (2) and having a second container carrier (6) for suspendendly retaining the containers (2) is provided, which second container carrier is associated with the first container carrier (4); wherein the first container carriers (4) are disposed in a first horizontal gripper plane (E1) defining a first height position (h1) and the second container carriers (6) are disposed in a second horizontal gripper plane (E2) defining a second height position (h2); wherein the container carriers (4, 6) of each container carrier pair are disposed one over the other in the vertical direction and at least partly overlap; and wherein each container carrier (4, 6) is mounted on the transport element (3) for radial movement, with respect to the star-wheel axis (SA), and can be moved radially between at least one extended gripping position (GS) and at least one retracted release position (FS) by means of a control movement (B).
B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
The invention relates to a sensor module (100) for monitoring a cleaning machine (1) along a treatment section (BS) for cleaning containers (2), at least comprising a module body (101), at least one sensor unit (102...104), a control and evaluation unit (110) which is connected to the at least one sensor unit (102...104), and an energy supply unit (105), wherein the module body (101) is configured as a container basket and can be conveyed through the cleaning machine (1) with its longitudinal axis (L) transversely with respect to the treatment section (BS), wherein state and/or operating parameters (BP1, BP2, BP3) of the cleaning machine (1) which occur at least in sections along the treatment section (BS) can be detected by means of the at least one sensor unit (102...104) via a measurement routine (MR) which is carried out in the control and evaluation unit (110).
B08B 9/20 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought
B08B 9/42 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough
B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
The invention relates to a method and a device for grouping packages (2) into specified package groups (3). In order to allow packages (2) to be grouped into specified package groups (3) in an interference-free and fault-free manner, the method for grouping packages (2) is carried out by means of a conveyor device (5) which is made of multiple individually actuatable conveyors (4) arranged one behind the other and comprises an inlet-side and a discharge-side end (6, 7). The packages (2) are first supplied to the conveyor device (5) at the inlet-side end (6) thereof one after the other, and a control algorithm is carried out which has the steps of interpolating and/or detecting the position and/or the speed of each individual package (2) on the conveyor device (5), determining a target speed for each individual package (2) on the conveyor device (5) on the basis of the detected and/or interpolated position and/or speed of the package (2) in order to form the specified package group (3), determining a target speed for the individual conveyors (4) in order to achieve the target speed for each package (2) in order to set a specified distance (8) to the leading and/or following package (2) at the discharge-side end (7) of the conveyor device (5), and controlling the speed of the individual conveyors (4) to the respective determined target speed for the conveyor (4) in order to group the packages (2) into the specified package group (3) without accumulation pressure.
B65G 43/10 - Sequence control of conveyors operating in combination
B65G 47/26 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles
94.
PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING A CONTAINER GROUP CONSISTING OF MULTIPLE CONTAINERS
The invention relates to a packaging machine (28a, 28b) for packaging a container group (4) consisting of multiple containers (3) in a packaging blank (29), the machine having a positioning and folding unit (31) for arranging the container group (4) on a bottom portion (33) of the packaging blank (29) and for laterally placing the side portions (34) of the packaging blank (29) against the container group (4), and a transport unit for conveying the container group through the packaging machine (28a, 28b). According to the invention, the packaging machine (28a, 28b) has an application unit (1a, 1b, 1c) for applying a material blank (2a, 2b, 2c) to the container group (4), wherein the application unit (1a, 1b, 1c) has at least one pressing element (7a, 7b, 7c), which has a tool plate (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) and revolves continuously around a circular path such that the tool plate (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) can be adjusted between an outer engagement position and an inner engagement position with the containers (3), the circular path spanning a plane which is oriented perpendicular to the transport plane. The packaging machine (28a, 28b) further has a storage and feed unit (32) for storing and providing material blanks (2a, 2b, 2c) at the application unit (1a, 1b, 1c).
B65B 17/02 - Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling
B65B 49/00 - Devices for folding or bending wrappers around contents
B65B 65/00 - MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING - Details peculiar to packaging machines and not otherwise provided for; Arrangements of such details
B65B 41/04 - Feeding sheets or wrapper blanks by grippers
B65B 61/08 - 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 using rotary cutters
B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
B65B 11/08 - Wrapping articles, or quantities of material, by conveying wrapper and contents in defined paths in a single straight path
B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 43/16 - Feeding individual bags or carton blanks from piles or magazines by grippers
95.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONTAINER FILLED WITH LIQUID FILLING MATERIAL
The invention relates to a device for producing a container filled with liquid filling material from a thermally conditioned preform (16) by introducing a volume of filling material under pressure through a filling valve into the preform (16), the filling valve having a valve seat (22) and an outlet opening (25) being arranged in a flow direction downstream of the filling valve. According to the invention, an aeration access (26) is connected to a volume (30) between valve seat (22) and outlet opening (25).
The invention relates to an application unit (1a, 1b), which, in order to attach a material blank (2) to containers (3) combined to form a container group (4), more particularly to attach said material blank so as to form a multipack, comprises: - at least one pressing element (7a, 7b) for connecting the material blank (2) to the containers (3) of the container group (4), which containers are to be conveyed along a transport plane, said pressing element having a tool plate (8a, 8b); and - a drive unit (6a, 6b), which is designed to move the pressing element (7a, 7b) in such a way that the tool plate (8a, 8b) can be moved between an out-of-engagement position and a position of engagement with the containers (3). According to the invention, the drive unit (6a, 6b) has a first drive disk (11a, 11b), which can be rotated about a first axis of rotation (9a, 9b), and a second drive disk (12a, 12b), which is arranged parallel to the first drive disk (11a, 11b) at a distance therefrom and can be rotated about a second axis of rotation (10a, 10b), the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation (10a, 10b) being oriented horizontal and being located at the same height and not coaxial with each other, and the pressing element (7a, 7b) has a first and a second joint axis (13a, 13b, 25a, 25b), the pressing element (7a, 7b) being articulated to the first drive disk (11a, 11b) by means of its first joint axis (13a, 13b) and to the second drive disk (12a, 12b) by means of its second joint axis (25a, 25b) such that the tool plate (8a, 8b) is oriented horizontal during rotation of the two drive disks (11a, 11b, 12a, 12b) about the respective axes of rotation (9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).
B65B 17/02 - Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling
B65B 35/44 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by endless belts or chains
B65B 59/04 - Machines constructed with readily-detachable units or assemblies, e.g. to facilitate maintenance
B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
The invention relates to a device (1) for conveying container closures (2), comprising a conveying channel (4), which extends along a main axis (HA). The conveying channel has at least one sliding surface (11), which forms a channel bottom, and at least a first and a second guiding surface (5, 6), which are disposed opposite one another laterally along the channel bottom. The device (1) comprises a discharging apparatus (3) for discharging the container closures (2) from the conveying channel (4). According to the invention, the discharging apparatus (3) has at least one slide assembly (7) having at least one linearly movable slide element (8). The slide element (8) can be moved from at least one first, closed position (P1) into at least one second, open position (P2). In the first, closed position (P1), the slide element (8) forms a guiding surface portion (5a) as part of the first guiding surface (5). In the second, open position (P2), the slide element (8) opens the conveying channel (4) laterally and unblocks a lateral exit region (9) for the container closures (2).
B65G 47/256 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles removing incorrectly orientated articles
B65G 47/68 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor
98.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONVEYING CONTAINER CLOSURES
The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for conveying container closures (2), comprising a conveying channel (4), which extends along a main axis (HA) and has at least one sliding surface (11), which forms a channel base, and at least a first and a second guiding surface (5, 6), wherein the guiding surfaces (5, 6) are arranged opposite one another laterally along the channel base for the purpose of guiding the container closures (2) conveyed in a conveying direction (FR). The apparatus (1) comprises a leading-out device (3) for leading the container closures (2) out of the conveying channel (4). The leading-out device (3) has at least one deflecting arrangement (7) with at least one rotatable deflecting element (8), wherein the deflecting element (8) can be moved from at least one basic position (P1) into at least one leading-out position (P2) by means of rotational movement about an axis of rotation (DA). The deflecting element (8) has a first and a second wall (8.1, 8.2) and, in the basic position (P1) of the deflecting element (8), these walls form a respective first and second guiding-surface portion (5a, 6a) as part of the first and the second guiding surface (5, 6) of the conveying channel (4). In the leading-out position (P2), the deflecting element (8) exposes an outlet opening (9) in the conveying channel (4).
B65G 47/256 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles removing incorrectly orientated articles
B65G 47/76 - Fixed or adjustable ploughs or transverse scrapers
The invention relates to a device for transporting containers (2), comprising a container clamp having two gripping arms (1) for gripping containers (2) which have a round cross-section and different container radii. In order to provide a device for transporting containers (2) having different container radii along the same segment of a circular path, each gripping arm (1) has a first portion (4) having a first contact surface (8) and a second, outer portion (5) having a second, concave contact surface (9) with an inner and an outer contact surface end (10, 11), and the second contact surface (9) comprises a plurality of contact portions (13) having different radii.
B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
B65B 35/16 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by grippers
The invention relates to a transport device for transporting containers (2) along a container transport path (S), comprising at least one transport star (1). The transport star (1) has at least one first rotor-like transport element (3) which is oriented on a first horizontal plane and can be rotated about a first vertical star axis (SA1), and a plurality of first container supports (4), each of which is arranged at a first vertical position (h1) and which engage the containers (2) at a first gripping height, are distributed over the circumference of the first transport element (3) about the first star axis (SA1) in order to hold the containers (2) in a suspended manner. At least one first motor drive (7) is provided in order to rotate at least the first rotor-like transport element (3). The invention is characterized in particular in that the transport star (1) additionally has a second rotor-like transport element (5) which is designed to have the same circumference as the first transport element (3), is oriented on a second horizontal plane, and can be rotated about a second vertical star axis (SA2), and a number of container supports (6), each of which is arranged at a second vertical position (h2) and which engage the containers (2) at a second gripping height, are distributed over the circumference of the second transport element (5) in order to hold the containers (2) in a suspended manner. The first and second star axis (SA1, SA2) are offset to each other, and the transport elements (3, 5) partly overlap.
B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
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