A production line of absorbent sanitary articles and production control method. The line includes production devices configured to perform production operations on the absorbent sanitary articles; sensors adapted to detect current values of operating parameters indicative of the current operation of the production devices; and a control unit including a memory and a processor configured to perform a comparison between the current values of the operating parameters and respective predetermined reference values stored in the memory and, in the presence of an anomalous operating parameter, to identify, among a plurality of possible malfunctioning causes, a current malfunctioning cause responsible for the anomalous operating parameter. The processor is configured to perform the comparison independently of a detection of any defects in the absorbent sanitary articles and is configured to identify the current malfunctioning cause, among a plurality of possible malfunctioning causes, starting from the anomalous operating parameter.
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MUTUALLY WELDING AT LEAST TWO ELEMENTS OF AN ABSORBENT SANITARY ITEM
An apparatus for mutually welding at least two elements of an absorbent sanitary item, including a supporting structure, a first welding member including a first welding surface, and a second welding member including a second welding surface. The second welding member is movable with respect to the first welding member between a non-operating position, in which the second welding surface is spaced apart from the first welding surface to allow at least two elements of the absorbent sanitary item to be positioned above the first welding surface, and a welding position, in which the second welding surface is in contact with the first welding surface to allow welding the at least two elements. One of the welding members includes a yielding coupling element configured to allow a relative displacement between the first and second welding surfaces as a result of the mutual contact between the second and first welding members.
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
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METHOD OF PREDICTIVE DETECTION OF DEFECTS IN ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLES
A production line of absorbent sanitary articles and method of predictive detection of defects of absorbent sanitary articles, wherein it is provided to: detect current values of operating parameters which are indicative of the current operation of at least one production device adapted to perform respective production operations on the absorbent sanitary articles being processed along the production line; perform a comparison between the current values of the detected operating parameters and respective predetermined reference values; in the presence of at least one anomalous operating parameter that does not comply with the respective predetermined reference values, identify, among a plurality of possible malfunctioning causes of the line, at least one current malfunctioning cause responsible for the at least one anomalous operating parameter; and make a prediction of any defects in the absorbent sanitary articles being processed along the line starting from the at least one current malfunctioning cause identified.
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
B65H 43/04 - Utilisation de dispositifs de commande de vérification ou de sécurité, p.ex. dispositifs automatiques comportant un élément pour détecter une variable détectant ou réagissant à la présence des articles défectueux
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.à d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p.ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée (DNC), systèmes d'ateliers flexibles (FMS), systèmes de fabrication intégrés (IMS), productique (CIM)
An ultrasonic welding system and method for making welds on a strip made of polymeric material. The system includes a supporting structure, N welding equipment mounted thereon, and a processor. Each N welding equipment includes a pair of welding heads made of a sonotrode, including a sonotrode welding surface, and an anvil, including an anvil welding surface. One of the two welding heads is movable with respect to the other between a non-operating position and a welding position. A control member is operatively associated with the sonotrode and configured to vibrate the sonotrode at a nominal ultrasonic vibration frequency and to detect a current value of the vibration frequency. A vibration sensor is mounted on the movable welding head. The processor monitors the alignment condition between the sonotrode welding surface and the anvil welding surface by cooperating with the control member and with the vibration sensor.
A transporter apparatus for products includes a first conveyor, provided with seats for receiving said products and provided to move said products in a first advance direction, a compaction unit, positioned downstream of the first conveyor and a second conveyor positioned downstream of said compaction unit.
A transporter apparatus for products includes a first conveyor, provided with seats for receiving said products and provided to move said products in a first advance direction, a compaction unit, positioned downstream of the first conveyor and a second conveyor positioned downstream of said compaction unit.
The compacting unit includes a support surface on which the products coming from the first conveyor are deposited, and a movement member provided to move the products placed on the support surface towards each other in a second advance direction, so as to form compact columns of products substantially parallel to the second advance direction.
B65B 5/06 - Emballage de groupes d'objets, chaque groupe étant traité comme un seul objet
B65B 35/38 - Disposition et alimentation des objets en groupes par griffes fonctionnant par succion
B65B 35/44 - Disposition et alimentation des objets en groupes par courroies ou chaînes sans fin
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STACKING APPARATUS FOR ALTERNATELY STACKING A CONTINUOUS RIBBON-LIKE SEPARATOR AND FOIL SHEETS AND METHOD FOR STACKING A CONTINUOUS RIBBON-LIKE SEPARATOR AND FOIL SHEETS
A stacking apparatus (1) comprising a stacking station (26) configured to receive foil sheets (100, 101 ); a first transfer device (10) for transferring first foil sheets (100) and a second transfer device (11) for transferring second foil sheets (101) movable alternately between a pick-up position and a release position; a feeder device (27) of a continuous ribbon-like separator (102) towards the stacking station (26); a displacement device (29) fed by the feeder device (27) and comprising an accompanying device (30) movable between a first end position (P1) and a second end position (P2) and above the stacking station (26) when the second transfer device (11) moves from the release position to the pick-up position, and movable between the second end position (P2) and the first end position (P1) and above the stacking station (26) when the first transfer device (10) moves from the release position to the pick-up position. The accompanying device (30) comprises at least one accompanying surface (31) configured to contact the continuous ribbon-like separator (102). Motorized members (34) are active on the accompanying device (30) to rotate the at least one accompanying surface (31) while the accompanying device (30) moves between the first end position (P1) and the second end position (P2).
H01M 10/0583 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs à éléments de structure pliés à l'exception des éléments enroulés, c. à d. des électrodes positives ou négatives pliées ou des séparateurs pliés, p.ex. à électrodes ou séparateurs en forme de Z
H01M 10/0585 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure plats, c. à d. des électrodes positives plates, des électrodes négatives plates et des séparateurs plats
7.
STACKING APPARATUS FOR ALTERNATELY STACKING A CONTINUOUS RIBBON-LIKE SEPARATOR AND FOIL SHEETS AND METHOD FOR STACKING A CONTINUOUS RIBBON-LIKE SEPARATOR AND FOIL SHEETS
A stacking apparatus (1) comprising a stacking station (26) configured to receive foil sheets (100, 101); a first transfer device (10) for transferring first foil sheets (100) and a second transfer device (11) for transferring second foil sheets (101) movable alternately between a pick-up position and a release position; a feeder device (27) of a ribbon-like separator (102) towards the stacking station (26); a displacement device (29) fed by the feeder device (27) and comprising an accompanying device (30) movable between a first end position (P1) and a second end position (P2) and above the stacking station (26) when the second transfer device (11) moves from the release position to the pick-up position, and movable from the second end position (P2) to the first end position (P1) and above the stacking station (26) when the first transfer device (10) moves from the release position to the pick-up position. The displacement device (29) moves the accompanying device (30) between the first end position (P1) and the second end position (P2) and between the second end position (P2) and the first end position (P1) along a curved path (PC).
H01M 10/0583 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs à éléments de structure pliés à l'exception des éléments enroulés, c. à d. des électrodes positives ou négatives pliées ou des séparateurs pliés, p.ex. à électrodes ou séparateurs en forme de Z
H01M 10/0585 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure plats, c. à d. des électrodes positives plates, des électrodes négatives plates et des séparateurs plats
8.
STACKING APPARATUS FOR ALTERNATELY STACKING A CONTINUOUS RIBBON-LIKE SEPARATOR AND FOIL SHEETS AND METHOD FOR STACKING A CONTINUOUS RIBBON-LIKE SEPARATOR AND FOIL SHEETS
A stacking apparatus (1) comprising a stacking station (26) having a stacking surface (44) configured to receive foil sheets (100, 101); a first transfer device (10) for transferring first foil sheets (100) and a second transfer device (11) for transferring second foil sheets (101) movable alternately between a pick-up position and a release position; a feeder device (27) of a ribbon-like separator (102) towards the stacking station (26); a displacement device (29) fed by the feeder device (27) and comprising an accompanying device (30) movable between a first end position (P1) and a second end position (P2) and above the stacking station (26) when the second transfer device (11) moves from the release position to the pick-up position, and movable from the second end position (P2) to the first end position (P1) and above the stacking station (26) when the first transfer device (10) moves from the release position to the pick-up position. When the accompanying device (30) is placed in the first end position (P1), the accompanying device (30) is at a lower level than the stacking surface (44).
H01M 10/0583 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs à éléments de structure pliés à l'exception des éléments enroulés, c. à d. des électrodes positives ou négatives pliées ou des séparateurs pliés, p.ex. à électrodes ou séparateurs en forme de Z
H01M 10/0585 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure plats, c. à d. des électrodes positives plates, des électrodes négatives plates et des séparateurs plats
9.
Method for Replacing a Component in an Automatic Machine
A method for replacing a working component in an automatic machine comprises a mapping phase and a working phase. The mapping phase involves defining a first reference point fixed relative to the automatic machine and a position in machine of the working component. The working phase involves: starting a procedure of configuration change in the automatic machine which prepares the same for the picking up of the working component from the position in machine; detecting the first reference point; determining the position in machine of the working component; positioning a gripping device at the position in machine; picking up the working component from the position in machine by means of the gripping device; releasing the working component in a storing position; picking up a replacement working component from a stocking position by means of the gripping device; positioning the gripping device at the position in machine; and inserting and fixing the replacement working component in the position in machine.
The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) for placing elongated products (1, 2, 3) with a widened head (1a, 2a, 3a) in containers (4), particularly suitable for placing swabs inside containers during the production process, the apparatus comprising at least one preloading unit (101) which is supplied with the number of products to be placed in the container at one time and which executes a duty cycle that causes the controlled ejection of the number of products supplied, the preloading unit (101) being equipped with a plunger (20) which can move between a loading position (E1) and an expelling position (E2) and which, when actuated from its loading position (E1) to its expelling position (E2), is configured to push and follow the number of products supplied to the preloading unit through an outlet spout (22) of the preloading unit, in a single stroke.
B65B 19/34 - Emballage d'autres objets en forme de baguettes, p.ex. saucisses, macaronis, spaghettis, chalumeaux pour boire, électrodes de soudage
B65B 35/12 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p.ex. transport de ces articles par pesanteur
B65B 35/20 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p.ex. transport de ces articles par poussoirs oscillants ou à mouvement alternatif
B65B 35/40 - Disposition et alimentation des objets en groupes par poussoirs oscillants ou à mouvement alternatif
B65B 35/54 - Alimentation des articles par voies multiples vers un seul poste d'emballage
B65B 63/02 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur des objets ou matériaux à emballer pour comprimer ou tasser les objets ou matériaux à emballer avant de les emballer ou de les introduire dans des réceptacles ou récipients
B65B 5/06 - Emballage de groupes d'objets, chaque groupe étant traité comme un seul objet
11.
APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT BY IMMERSION OF A WEB OF PACKAGING MATERIAL
Described herein is an apparatus (10) for treatment by immersion of a web (100) of packaging material wound off a reel. The apparatus (10) comprises: a supply system for feeding the web along a work path (K1); a tank (20), set along the work path (K1), for containing a bath of a liquid in which the web that advances along the work path (K1) is immersed, and comprising a bottom (23B) and an opening (23C) for introducing the liquid into the tank (20); and a screen (26) set within the tank (20) between the opening (23C) and the work path (K1) to protect the web from a direct flow of the liquid that is introduced into the tank (20) through the opening (23C).
B05C 3/12 - Appareillages dans lesquels un ouvrage est mis en contact avec une grande quantité de liquide ou autre matériau fluide l'ouvrage étant immergé dans le liquide ou autre matériau fluide pour traiter un ouvrage de longueur indéfinie
B05C 3/132 - Appareillages dans lesquels un ouvrage est mis en contact avec une grande quantité de liquide ou autre matériau fluide l'ouvrage étant immergé dans le liquide ou autre matériau fluide pour traiter un ouvrage de longueur indéfinie supporté par des transporteurs
B65B 55/10 - Stérilisation des enveloppes d'emballage ou récipients avant ou pendant l'emballage par des liquides ou des gaz
B08B 3/04 - Nettoyage impliquant le contact avec un liquide
12.
SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING AND FILLING TWO GROUPS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
A system for assembling and filling two groups of electronic cigarettes, includes first and second working stations for assembly/inspection operations on a first group of electronic cigarettes and disposed upstream and downstream of a first conveying path, respectively. Third and fourth working stations perform assembly/inspection operations on a second group of electronic cigarettes and are disposed upstream and downstream of a second conveying path, respectively. A single filling station receives the first group at a first loading zone and the second group at a second loading zone to fill the first group and the second group with a filling product; and releases the first group of filled electronic cigarettes at a first unloading zone and the second group of filled electronic cigarettes at a second unloading zone towards the second working station and towards the fourth working station, respectively.
B65B 65/00 - MACHINES, APPAREILS, DISPOSITIFS OU PROCÉDÉS D'EMBALLAGE D'OBJETS OU DE MATÉRIAUX; DÉBALLAGE D'OBJETS - Parties constitutives particulières aux machines à emballer non prévues ailleurs; Aménagements de ces parties constitutives
B65B 3/04 - Procédés ou moyens pour charger le matériau dans les réceptacles ou récipients
B65B 43/52 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou debout; Alimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p.ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetage; Mise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissage; Maintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de voies de roulement ou de transporteurs sans fin
B65B 43/60 - Moyens pour tenir les réceptacles ou les récipients pendant le remplissage avec mouvement rotatif
13.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING COILS, PREFERABLY FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INTENDED FOR BATTERY PRODUCTION
An apparatus (100) for making coils, preferably for electrochemical cells intended for battery production, comprises a feed unit (2) configured to feed at least a first strip-shaped article (N1) intended to form a first coil (B1) and a second strip-shaped article (N2) intended to form a second coil (B2), a winding unit (1) comprising a plurality of winding heads (10) including at least a first winding head (11) configured to wind the first strip- shaped article (N1) and a second winding head (12) configured to wind the second strip- shaped article (N2) and at least one movement device (3) of said winding heads (10) configured to move said first winding head (11) and said second winding head (12). Said first winding head (11) and said second winding head (12) define respective winding axes (X1, X2) substantially parallel to each other. Said winding unit (1) is configured so as to define a separation plane (P), said separation plane (P) being substantially perpendicular to said winding axes (X1, X2) and being positioned so that said first strip-shaped article (N1) and said second strip-shaped article (N2) are located one on one side and the other on the opposite side of said separation plane (P) at least at said first winding head (11) and said second winding head (12).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Packaging machines, in particular for foodstuffs and
consumer goods, including packaging machines for cigarettes
and cigars, canning devices, plastic film wrapping machines,
packaging machines for handkerchiefs of paper, devices for
filling bags with fine-cut tobacco; conveyors, in particular
belt and roller conveyors, chain conveyors, overhead
conveyors to transport packaging materials, any conveyor for
the packaging industry or relating to packaging machines;
robots for the loading and unloading of packaging
containers, pallets, conveyors, packaging machines; gear
boxes, geared motors, couplings other than for land
vehicles; parts for the aforesaid machines, devices and
units (included in this class), in particular shafts, axles,
journals, levers, gear wheels, pull wheels, machines for
packing tobacco into bags incorporating a tobacco scale;
valves, vacuum pumps, compressed air pumps, pump control
valves; control mechanisms for machines; machine parts in
the nature of rigid metal pipes, foundation plates and
frames, hydraulic and pneumatic telescopic cylinders;
machines for making goods for smoking, in particular
cigarettes; machines for making cigarettes and cigars; tow
processing machines for preparing filter tow for making
filters for smokable articles; automatic machines for the
manufacture of electronic cigarettes; automatic machines for
the manufacture of batteries; automatic machines for the
assembly of batteries; automatic machines for the assembly
of electronic components; automatic machines for the
assembly of electronic toy components; automatic machines
for the assembly of electronic cigarette components;
automatic machines for the assembly of electronic components
for electric vehicles; automatic machines for the production
of coffee capsules; automatic machines for the production of
coffee pods; automatic machines for the production and
packaging of portioned coffee; machines for filling
packaging containers or pouches with food, pharmaceutical or
medical products; heat or ultrasonic welding devices for
automatic machines. Interfaces for computers; interfaces for computers;
interface cards for data processing equipment in the form of
printed circuits; high-definition multimedia interface
dongles; data bus interface units; artificial intelligence
software; artificial intelligence software for analysis;
software for the integration of artificial intelligence and
machine learning in the field of big data; predictive
maintenance software; digital measuring apparatus; digital
storage media; digital electronic controllers; digital
signal processing apparatus; programmable digital read-out
units; process control digital controllers; software for
diagnostics and troubleshooting; utility programs for
performing computer system diagnostics; data collection
apparatus; computer hardware for the collection of
positioning data; computer software for the collection of
positioning data; software for the analysis of business
data; downloadable computer software for remote monitoring
and analysis; graphical user interface software; computer
programs for user interface design; application software;
interactive computer software; enterprise software;
collaboration software platforms [software]; electronic
device software drivers that allow computer hardware and
electronic devices to communicate with each other; software
for searching and retrieving information across a computer
network; data and file management and database software;
computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data;
product lifecycle management software; product engineering
software; batteries; batteries, electric; battery packs;
batteries for vehicles; electronic cigarette batteries;
power units [batteries]. Machinery maintenance services; machinery installation,
maintenance and repair; maintenance services for industrial
plants. Computer diagnostic services; research in the field of
ecology; scientific research relating to ecology; providing
technological information about environmentally-conscious
and green innovations; technological consultation services;
technological design services; technological research;
science and technology services; technological services
relating to manufacture; technological studies relating to
machine tools; advisory services relating to technological
research; engineering services in the field of environmental
technology; consultancy services in the field of
technological development; providing information relating to
environmental protection; advisory services relating to the
safety of the environment; engineering drawing; engineering
design; industrial design; design services; engineering
design; design of industrial plant; scientific and
technological design; design of industrial machinery;
technical design; design services for data processing
systems; design and development of industrial products;
design services relating to the development of computerised
information processing systems; design and development of
regenerative energy generation systems; consultancy in the
field of energy-saving; energy auditing; technological
consulting services in the field of alternative energy
generation; development of energy and power management
systems; technological consultancy in the fields of energy
production and use; engineering services in the field of
energy technology; conducting research and technical project
studies relating to the use of natural energy; provision of
information concerning research and technical project
studies relating to the use of natural energy.
A machine for making absorbent sanitary articles, includes at least one cutting unit configured to divide a continuous web into segments intended for manufacturing an absorbent sanitary article;
the anvil member see includes a drum, rotating about a respective axis of rotation, for retaining the continuous web and the segments obtained therefrom;
the cutting member includes a first cutting roller and a second cutting roller, both acting in conjunction with the drum of the anvil member and each rotating about a respective axis of rotation.
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
16.
A METHOD TO SET UP A MOVABLE OPERATING MEMBER OF AN AUTOMATIC MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING OR PACKAGING CONSUMER ARTICLES
A method to set up at least one movable operating member (5, 7) of an automatic machine (1) for manufacturing consumer articles (3) comprising the steps (16, 17) of: defining a first motion profile (FP) of the movable operating member (5, 7), determining possible imperfections in the processing of the articles (3), defining a corresponding second motion profile (SP) of an electric actuator system (8, 9), which, through a motion transmission system (12), is mechanically connected to the movable operating member (5, 7) and moves the movable operating member (5, 7) with the first motion profile (FP), correcting, by means of an interface device (15) of the automatic machine (1) and based on the possible determined imperfections, at least one conversion parameter (50) concerning the processing on the articles (3) performed by the movable operating member (5, 7); processing the first motion profile (FP), thus obtaining a first modified profile (MFP) of the movable operating member (5, 7).
B65B 19/30 - Dispositifs de commande pour les machines à emballer les cigarettes ou les cigares sensibles à la présence d'objets défectueux, p.ex. cigarettes mal remplies
B65B 51/10 - Application ou production de chaleur ou de pression ou les deux à la fois
B65B 57/08 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou à la mauvaise présentation du matériau d'attache ou d'emballage des réceptacles ou des paquets et dont le fonctionnement arrête ou commande la vitesse de la machine entière
A production plant (7) for the production of cigarettes (2), each consisting of at least one aromatic piece (3) with a cylindrical shape and at least one filtering piece (4) with a cylindrical shape. The production plant (7) has: a manufacturing machine (8) configured to produce the aromatic pieces (3); and an assembling machine (9), which is configured to produce the cigarettes (2), has an input connected to an output of the manufacturing machine (8) in order to receive the aromatic pieces (3) from the manufacturing machine (8), and is arranged alongside and perpendicularly to the assembling machine (9) to define together an "L" shape in plan.
A24C 5/00 - Fabrication des cigarettes; Fabrication des éléments de bouts pour cigares ou cigarettes ou fixation des filtres ou des bouts aux cigares ou aux cigarettes
A24C 5/47 - Fixation de filtres ou de bouts aux cigares ou aux cigarettes, p.ex. insertion de filtres dans les cigarettes ou leurs bouts
A24C 5/32 - Séparation, mise en ordre, comptage ou contrôle des cigarettes ; Régulation de l'alimentation en tabac selon l'état du boudin ou de la cigarette
18.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A COIL, PREFERABLY FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INTENDED FOR BATTERY PRODUCTION
An apparatus (100) for making a coil (B) comprises a feed unit (2) configured to feed at least one strip-shaped article (N) and a winding unit (1). The winding unit includes a plurality of winding heads (10) and a movement device (3) of said winding heads (10) configured to displace said winding heads (10) along a working path (P). Each winding head (10) is configured to wind said strip-shaped article (N) so as to make said coil (B) and is movable along said working path (P). The feed unit (2) comprises a movable portion (20) configured to be displaced along a substantially horizontal displacement direction (d).
A smoking device (10) of the non-electric and non-electronic type is described, comprising: a suction mouth (6) configured to receive at least one rod portion (100) of filtering material by means of which a user can inspire air; an air inlet (8) for letting suctioned air enter into the device (10); a conduit (12) connecting the air inlet (8) to the suction mouth (6); an extractable drawer (4) which is formed to contain a dose of smokable material (T) and is movable between an extracted position (P2, P3, P4) for letting the smokable material be inserted into the drawer (4) and a closed position (P1) to allow the combustion of said smokable material.
Apparatus (100) for making a coil (B), preferably for an electrochemical cell intended for battery production, comprising a first confined zone (Z1l) configured to operate at a first pressure (P1l) and comprising at least one operating unit of the apparatus (100) for making a coil (B), and a first adjacent zone (Z2) and configured to operate at a second pressure (P2) and fluid-dynamically connected to the first confined zone (Z1l). The first confined zone (Z1l) is configured so as to operate in an overpressure condition (SP1) with respect to the first adjacent zone (Z2). A method is also described for making a coil (B), preferably for an electrochemical cell intended for battery production, the coil (B) being made by winding a strip-shaped article (N).
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p.ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodes; Batteries à l'ion lithium
H01M 10/0587 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure enroulés, c. à d. des électrodes positives enroulées, des électrodes négatives enroulées et des séparateurs enroulés
B21C 47/00 - Enroulement, bobinage ou dévidage des fils, bandes ou autres matériaux flexibles métalliques, caractérisés par le fait que ces opérations ne s'appliquent qu'au travail des métaux
A rotary carton feeder includes a planetary drive having two sun rings with angular phase, cam surfaces on each ring about a common axis. Planetary members rotate about the common axis with a number of said planet members in operative engagement with one of the cams and another number of planet members in operative engagement with a second one of said sun rings. Spindles are selectively combined with selected planet members to selectively accommodate handling variably sized cartons of 1, 2, 3 or 4 count. Suction cups on spindle ends traverse an enclosed path having four cusps. Variations are disclosed.
B65H 3/42 - Enlèvement des articles des piles par plusieurs séparateurs montés pour se déplacer avec des corps rotatifs ou oscillants ou relativement par rapport à ces corps
B65H 3/08 - Enlèvement des articles des piles en utilisant la force pneumatique
22.
METHOD AND MACHINE TO MANUFACTURE WINDINGS AROUND MULTIPLE SUPPORTS
A method and a machine to manufacture windings (2) around respective supports (3). The following are provided: at least two different winding stations (1) operating in parallel; a main conveyor configured to feed two supports (3) to the two winding stations (1); two guide fingers (9), each arranged in a respective winding station (1) and configured to engage a wire (4) in a sliding manner and, hence, move the wire (4) so as to wind the wire (4) around the respective support (3) in order to manufacture a series of turns making up the winding (2); a same common operating body (12) which supports both guide fingers (9); a first actuator device (13) configured to move the operating body (12) so as to subject the two guide fingers (9) to the same law of motion; and a second actuator device (15) configured to move a guide finger (9) relative to the operating body (12) if a respective winding (2) does not have to be manufactured in the corresponding winding station (1).
Described is a reservoir comprising a feed station (2) equipped with a feed transfer device (2b) and associated or associable with a respective feed line (2a), a pickup station (3) equipped with a pickup transfer device (3b) and associated or associable with at least one respective removal line (3a), a movable support (4) provided with receiving seats (5) which move along a closed path passing through the feed station (2) and the pickup station (3), detecting means for detecting a filled condition of at least some of the receiving seats (5), and a control unit configured to drive the transfer devices (2b, 3b) as a function of current capacity values of the feed line (2a) and of the removal line (3a), wherein the control unit is connected to the detecting means and is configured to move the transfer devices (2b, 3b) as a function of the filled conditions received from the detecting means, so as to place the articles in receiving seats (5) detected as being currently available and/or to pick up articles from receiving seats (5) detected as currently containing an article.
B65G 47/51 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs avec distribution, p.ex. automatique, aux points voulus selon des signaux non programmés, p.ex. répondant à la situation de l'approvisionnement au point de destination
B65G 43/08 - Dispositifs de commande actionnés par l'alimentation, le déplacement ou le déchargement des objets ou matériaux
B65G 47/80 - Tables tournantes portant les objets ou matériaux à transférer, p. ex. combinées avec des lames ou des raclettes
B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
A reservoir comprises: a plurality of feed stations (2, 21), each equipped with a feed transfer device (2b, 2'b) and associated with at least one respective feed line (2a, 2'a) for feeding components (100, 200); a pickup station (3) equipped with a pickup transfer device (3b) and associated with a respective removal line (3a) for removing articles (A); a movable support (4) provided with receiving seats (5) for individual articles (A) and movable along a closed path passing through the feed stations (2, 21) and the pickup station (3) so that two or more components (100, 200) for each article (A) are fed to each receiving seat (5) of the movable support (4) by the respective feed transfer devices (2b, 2'b) to form an article (A) and the articles (A) are removed from the movable support (4) by the pickup transfer device (3b); a control unit configured to drive the transfer devices (2b, 2'b, 3b) as a function of current capacity values of the feed lines (2a, 2'a) and of the removal line (3a). The reservoir is configured to create a combination of the components (100, 200), forming a corresponding article (A), while the components (100, 200) are being moved from the feed lines (2a, 2'a) to the removal line (3a).
B65G 47/51 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs avec distribution, p.ex. automatique, aux points voulus selon des signaux non programmés, p.ex. répondant à la situation de l'approvisionnement au point de destination
B23P 21/00 - Machines pour l'assemblage de nombreuses pièces différentes destinées à composer des ensembles, avec ou sans usinage de ces pièces avant ou après leur assemblage, p.ex. à commande programmée
B65G 47/08 - Dispositifs pour alimenter en objets ou matériaux les transporteurs pour alimenter en objets à partir d'un seul groupe d'objets rangés en ordre, p.ex. pièces à usiner en magasin espaçant ou groupant les objets pendant l'alimentation
B65G 47/80 - Tables tournantes portant les objets ou matériaux à transférer, p. ex. combinées avec des lames ou des raclettes
B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
25.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE TIGHTNESS OF A CONTAINER CLOSED BY A MEMBRANE
Method and apparatus for testing the tightness of a container (1) closed by a membrane (2), the method comprising the steps of detecting a first profile (N1) of the membrane (2) when container and membrane are in an initial force condition, modifying the initial force condition submitting the container (1) and/or the membrane (2) to a deforming action such as to induce a deformation of the membrane (2), interrupting the deforming action so as to restore the initial force condition, detecting a second profile (N2) of the membrane (2) after the deforming action has been interrupted, comparing the first profile (N1) with the second profile (N2) and identifying whether the first profile (N) differs from the second profile (N2) by an amount equal to or greater than a predefined threshold, in order to verify whether the tightness of the container (1) is defective.
A reservoir, comprising: a feed station (2) equipped with a feed transfer device (2b) and associated with a feed line (2a) for feeding articles; a pickup station (3) equipped with a pickup transfer device (3b) and associated with a removal line (3a) for removing articles; a movable support (4) provided with a plurality of receiving seats (5) and configured to move the receiving seats (5) along a closed path passing through the feed station (2) and the pickup station (3); detecting means for detecting a filled condition of at least some of the receiving seats (5); a control unit connected to the detecting means and configured to drive the transfer devices (2b, 3b) according to a logic of variable transfer frequency as a function of the filled condition received from the detecting means.
B65G 47/51 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs avec distribution, p.ex. automatique, aux points voulus selon des signaux non programmés, p.ex. répondant à la situation de l'approvisionnement au point de destination
B65G 43/08 - Dispositifs de commande actionnés par l'alimentation, le déplacement ou le déchargement des objets ou matériaux
B65G 47/80 - Tables tournantes portant les objets ou matériaux à transférer, p. ex. combinées avec des lames ou des raclettes
B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
A reservoir comprises: at least one feed station (2) equipped with a feed transfer device (2b) and associated or associable with at least one respective feed line (2a) for feeding articles; at least one pickup station (3) equipped with a pickup transfer device (3b) and associated or associable with at least one respective removal line (3a) for removing articles; a movable support (4) provided with a plurality of receiving seats (5) for receiving articles and configured to move the receiving seats (5) along a closed path passing through the feed station (2) and the pickup station (3) so that the articles are fed to the movable support (4) by the feed transfer device (2b) and the articles are removed from the movable support (4) by the pickup transfer device (3b). The movable support (4) comprises a plurality of sectors (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), each defining a plurality of receiving seats (5) and movable independently of each other along the closed path.
B65G 47/51 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs avec distribution, p.ex. automatique, aux points voulus selon des signaux non programmés, p.ex. répondant à la situation de l'approvisionnement au point de destination
B65G 47/80 - Tables tournantes portant les objets ou matériaux à transférer, p. ex. combinées avec des lames ou des raclettes
B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
An apparatus for storing articles comprises: - a feed line (2a) for feeding articles, two removal lines (3a, 3'a) for removing articles and a reservoir (1) comprising a feed station (2) equipped with a feed transfer device (2b), two pickup stations (3, 3'), each equipped with a pickup transfer device (3b, 3'b), and a movable support (4) which is provided with a plurality of receiving seats (5) for receiving articles and which is configured to move the receiving seats (5) along a closed path passing through the feed station (2) and the pickup stations (3, 3') so that the articles are transferred from the feed line (2a) to the movable support (4) by the feed transfer device (2b) and the articles are transferred from the movable support (4) to a respective removal line (3a, 3'a) by a respective pickup transfer device (3b, 3'b). The apparatus also comprises a control unit configured to drive the transfer devices (2b, 3b, 3'b) according to a predetermined logic as a function of current capacity values of the feed line (2a) and of the removal lines (3a, 3'a) so as to vary the number of articles disposed on the movable support (4) in the event of an imbalance between the current capacity of the feed line (2a) and the current capacity of the removal lines (3a, 3'a).
B65G 47/51 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs avec distribution, p.ex. automatique, aux points voulus selon des signaux non programmés, p.ex. répondant à la situation de l'approvisionnement au point de destination
B65G 47/71 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p.ex. pour décharger ou alimenter adaptés pour recevoir les objets arrivant d'un transporteur en une couche et pour les transférer en couches individuelles à plus d'un transporteur, ou vice versa, p.ex. en combinant l'écoulement des objets transportés par plus d'un transporteur les objets étant déchargés sur plusieurs transporteurs
B65G 47/69 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p.ex. pour décharger ou alimenter adaptés pour recevoir les objets arrivant d'un transporteur en une couche et pour les transférer en couches individuelles à plus d'un transporteur, ou vice versa, p.ex. en combinant l'écoulement des objets transportés par plus d'un transporteur les objets étant accumulés temporairement
B65G 47/80 - Tables tournantes portant les objets ou matériaux à transférer, p. ex. combinées avec des lames ou des raclettes
B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
Described is a centring apparatus (1), comprising a conveyor (200) for feeding articles configured for feeding a succession of components (C), a centring station (300), positioned downstream of the feeding conveyor (200) and comprising centring means (301) configured for receiving the components (C) from the feeding conveyor (200) and for centring the components (C) in accordance with a predetermined positioning and/or orientation and a release area (400), positioned downstream of the centring station (300) for receiving the centred components (C), coming from the centring station (300). The apparatus (1) also comprises movement means (500) designed to transport the at least one component (C) along a centring path (L) extending from the feeding conveyor (200) to the release area (400) through the centring station (300).
An apparatus (1) and a method for splicing continuous webs. The apparatus comprises at least one cut-and-press member (40) configured for cutting a first web (N1) so as to define a trailing end (N1d) of the first web (N1) and for pressing the trailing end (N1d) of the first web (N1) on the leading end (N2c) of a second web (N2) at a receiving position (R), thereby defining an overlapping splice between the two ends (N1d, N2c). In particular, the cut- and-press member (40) performs single stroke wherein it moves from a disengaged position, where the cut-and-press member (40) is spaced from the first web (N1), through a cutting position, where the cut-and-press member (40) cuts the first web (N1), to a pressing position, where the cut-and-press member (40) presses the trailing end (N1d) of the first web (N1) on the leading end (N2c) of the second web (N2).
A diagnostic method for analysing the operation of an automatic machine which processes products in the tobacco industry includes the following steps: introducing into the machine an endoscopic probe whose shape and size correspond to the shape and size of the products the machine is designed to process and which the machine processes as if it were a real product. During processing in the machine, the probe acquires data through a sensor of its own. The method also includes determining the positions adopted by the probe while it is being processed in the machine and associating them with the data acquired by the probe while it is being processed in the machine.
A24C 5/31 - Machines du type à boudin continu avec dispositifs particuliers entrant en fonctionnement lors du démarrage, du ralentissement ou de l'arrêt inopiné de la machine, p.ex. pour détourner ou rompre le boudin continu
A24C 5/34 - Séparation, mise en ordre, comptage ou contrôle des cigarettes ; Régulation de l'alimentation en tabac selon l'état du boudin ou de la cigarette Élimination des cigarettes défectueuses
32.
METHOD AND BUNDLING UNIT FOR CARRYING OUT A MULTI-LAYERED PACKAGING SYSTEM
A method for carrying out a multi-layered packaging system, comprising providing a plurality of packagings, moving said plurality of packagings by means of a first movement device, bringing a first group of packagings of said plurality of packagings into a collection zone (ZP), collecting by means of said transfer device having two degrees of freedom dais first group of packagings and moving said transfer device in accordance with a vertical component towards a bundling zone (ZA) of a bundling device to activate a second retention element of said bundling device so as to collect said first group of packagings, moving again said transfer device into said collection zone (ZP) and starting to move said first movement device so as to bring a second group of packagings towards said collection zone (ZP) before said transfer device arrives in said collection zone (ZP), moving said transfer device by bringing said second group of packagings into said bundling zone (ZA) in such a manner that said second group of packagings vertically moves said first group of packagings by taking the position thereof and thereby forming said multi-layered packaging system.
A box (1), in particular a snus box, with a child-proof safety opening and comprising: a container (2) which defines a housing chamber (3) and comprises an open upper end, an inner side wall (5) laterally delimiting the housing chamber (3), a lower wall (6) delimiting the housing chamber (3) at the bottom, and an outer side wall (7) which is arranged around the inner side wall (5) and at a given distance from the inner side wall (5) and which has at least one interruption; a lid (4), which is coupled to the container (2) to close the open upper end and laterally has a cavity (10); and at least one locking element (8), which is arranged in the area of the interruption of the outer side wall (7) of the container (2) and supports a tooth (11) which is configured to be inserted into the cavity (10) of the lid (4). The locking element (8) is connected to the inner side wall (5) of the container (2) to move between an active position, in which the tooth (11) is inserted in the cavity (10) of the lid (4), and a deactivated position, in which the tooth (11) is completely on the outside of the cavity (10) of the lid (4). The cavity (10) of the lid (4) faces the outer side wall (7) and the locking element (8) moves the tooth (11) from the inside of the box (1) towards the outside of the box (1) when it is moved from the active position to the deactivated position, so as to extract the tooth (11) from the cavity (10) of the lid (4).
B65D 50/04 - Fermetures avec des moyens pour empêcher leur ouverture ou leur enlèvement non autorisés avec ou sans moyens indicateurs, p.ex. fermeture à l'épreuve des enfants pouvant être ouvertes ou enlevées par une combinaison de plusieurs opérations exigeant la combinaison de plusieurs opérations simultanées, p.ex. appuyer et tourner, soulever et tourner, immobiliser une partie et en tourner une autre
34.
PACKER MACHINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POUCHES EACH CONTAINING A PORTION OF A LOOSE PRODUCT
A packer machine for producing of pouches containing loose product, includes a conveyor device to move a band of wrapping material along a packing path; a wrapping station arranged along the path at which the band of wrapping material is wrapped to form a tubular wrap; a longitudinal sealing unit to seal the wrap in an overlapping section of the band; a feeding device with a feeding duct around which the band is bent to form the tubular wrap and which can feed the loose product into the wrap; a transverse sealing unit downstream of the longitudinal sealing unit configured to seal each tubular wrap to form an alternating succession of sealing sections and sections with loose product; and upper and lower sucking device arranged between the longitudinal sealing unit and the transverse sealing unit above and below the path, respectively, with upper and lower suction openings facing the path.
B65B 9/08 - Enserrage d'objets les uns à la suite des autres ou de quantités de matériaux, dans une bande pliée en long ou dans une bande pliée en forme de tube autour des objets ou quantités de matériaux placés sur elle dans une bande pliée et scellée transversalement pour former des poches qui sont ensuite remplies et scellées
B65B 51/30 - Dispositifs, p.ex. mâchoires, pour appliquer successivement pression et chaleur, p.ex. pour fractionner des tubes remplis
B65B 51/16 - Application ou production de chaleur ou de pression ou les deux à la fois par éléments rotatifs
B65B 51/32 - Refroidissement, ou refroidissement et compression, des fermetures des paquets, après thermosoudage
35.
PACKER MACHINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POUCHES EACH CONTAINING A PORTION OF A LOOSE PRODUCT
A packer machine for producing pouches containing portions of a loose product having: a frame; a conveyor device configured to move two bands of wrapping material along two parallel packing paths; a wrapping station arranged along each packing path at which the corresponding band is wrapped to form a tubular wrap; a longitudinal sealing unit with at least two sealing elements; a feeding device with two feeding ducts around each of which a band is bent to form the corresponding tubular wrap, each being configured to feed, one after the other, the loose product into the corresponding tubular wrap; two movable assemblies, each being mounted on the frame to move along a pressing direction independently of the other movable assembly and supports one single corresponding sealing element; and two actuator devices, each of which applies an elastic force to a corresponding movable assembly independently of the other actuator device.
B65B 5/02 - Machines caractérisées par l'incorporation de moyens pour fabriquer les réceptacles ou récipients
B65B 29/00 - Emballage de matériaux présentant des problèmes particuliers
B65B 11/12 - Enveloppement d'objets ou de quantités de matériaux, par déplacement de l'enveloppe et du contenu sur des parcours déterminés sur un seul parcours rectiligne pour replier les enveloppes en forme de tube autour du contenu et ensuite former des plis de fermeture de forme similaire, aux extrémités opposées du tube
36.
METHOD FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS IN BOXES AND PACKAGING APPARATUS OPERATING ACCORDING TO THIS METHOD
A method for packaging products in boxes comprises the steps of:
a) providing a plurality of boxes in a folded configuration,
b) collecting one box in the folded configuration and modifying the configuration thereof so as to bring it into an open configuration which is suitable for containing said products,
c) verifying the conformity of the box in the open configuration with at least one predetermined quality parameter, and
d) if the box in the open configuration complies with the quality parameter, introducing the products into the box, otherwise
e) if the box in the open configuration does not comply with the quality parameter, returning the box to the folded configuration.
B65B 43/26 - Ouverture ou distension des sacs; Ouverture, dressage des boîtes, montage des boîtes, cartons ou flans de carton
B65B 57/04 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou à la mauvaise présentation du matériau d'attache ou d'emballage des réceptacles ou des paquets et dont le fonctionnement commande ou arrête l'alimentation de ce matériau, de ces réceptacles ou paquets
B65B 5/06 - Emballage de groupes d'objets, chaque groupe étant traité comme un seul objet
B65B 43/54 - Moyens pour tenir les réceptacles ou les récipients pendant le remplissage
A leakage detecting device (1) arranged to detect leakage in a seal (23) of a tube (2), comprising a first tube pressure means (3) and a second tube pressure means (4) arranged to provide a predefined pressure to the tube, detection means arranged to detect a pressure change in the tube after the predefined pressure has been applied to the tube, an electronic control unit arranged to compare an initial applied pressure value to a second pressure value to determine if a pressure change has occurred, and to give a fault signal if a pressure change has occurred, where the leakage detecting device (1) comprises a first seal pressure means (16) and a second seal pressure means (17) arranged to be positioned at the seal (23) of the tube (2) when the seal pressure means (3, 4) applies a pressure to the tube (2).
G01M 3/32 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p.ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour récipients, p.ex. radiateurs
G01M 3/40 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation de moyens électriques, p.ex. par observation de décharges électriques
A filling unit, in particular for filling containers with a liquid, preferably cartridges for electronic cigarettes includes: a nozzle for dispensing a product; a supporting base having at least one housing seat configured to receive the nozzle; a blocking member mobile between an operative position, in which the blocking member prevents extraction of the nozzle from the housing seat, and an inoperative position, in which the nozzle can be extracted from the housing seat; and a fastening member for fixing the blocking member in the operative position, where the fastening member includes a gripping portion provided for manual command without the use of tools of the fastening member.
B65B 39/12 - Ajutages, entonnoirs ou guides pour introduire des objets ou matériaux dans les réceptacles ou les emballages pouvant se rapprocher ou s'éloigner du réceptacle ou de l'emballage durant le remplissage
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p.ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
39.
APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID PRODUCT INTO CONTAINERS
An apparatus for dispensing a liquid product into containers includes a conveyor for conveying a plurality of containers through a filling station; a dispensing unit set in the filling station and including one or more nozzles and a system for pumping the liquid product to said one or more nozzles for dispensing the liquid product into the containers that follow one another in the filling station; a tank including a collection chamber and at least one inlet mouth in communication with the collection chamber, the tank being mobile between a resting position and a working position in which the at least one inlet mouth set in a position underlying the one or more nozzles; and a control unit configured for controlling movement of the tank from the resting position (P1) to the working position, and vice versa.
B67C 3/28 - Dispositifs de commande du débit, p.ex. en utilisant des soupapes
B67C 3/26 - Têtes de remplissage; Dispositifs pour introduire les têtes de remplissage dans les goulots des bouteilles
B67C 3/00 - Mise en bouteilles des liquides ou des semi-liquides; Remplissage des bocaux ou bidons avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides en utilisant des appareils de mise en bouteilles ou des appareils analogues; Remplissage des fûts ou barriques avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides
B67C 3/24 - Dispositifs pour supporter ou tenir les bouteilles
A wrap (1) containing a parallelepiped-shaped product (2) and having a parallelepiped cross section. The wrap (1) is provided with a wrapping sheet (4) with a rectangular shape, which is folded around the product (2) so as to form a tubular wrapping having two opposite ends. Each end of the tubular wrapping has: two lower flaps (7, 8) folded against an end wall of the product (2), a first upper flap (9) folded against the end wall of the product (2) and on top of the two lower flaps (7, 8), which were previously folded, and a second upper flap (10) folded against the end wall of the product (2) and on top of the two lower flaps (7, 8) and of the first upper flap (9), which were previously folded. The wrapping sheet (4) has four through cuts (14), each originating from a margin (11) of the wrapping sheet (4), which delimits the lower flaps (7, 8) and the upper flaps (9, 10) of the same end of the tubular wrapping.
B65D 75/08 - Objets ou matériaux entièrement enveloppés dans des feuilles simples ou des flans enveloppants dans des feuilles ou des flans initialement pliés pour former des tubes les extrémités des tubes étant fermées par pliage
B65D 65/12 - Enveloppes ou emballages souples rectangulaires avec lignes plissées pour faciliter le pliage
B65D 85/10 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigarettes
41.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SETTING UP AN AUTOMATIC MACHINE PROTOTYPE AND USE OF SUCH A MACHINE
A method for setting up an automatic machine (1 ) prototype comprises the following steps: - providing an automatic machine (1 ) prototype at a production site (2); - starting the automatic machine (1 ) prototype at the production site (2); - identifying a malfunction or a non-optimum operation of at least one malfunctioning component (3A) of the automatic machine (1 ) prototype; - making, at a design site (4) situated at a geographical location different from that of the production site (2), using a graphic design computer (5), a digital engineering drawing (11 ) of at least one new component (3B) to replace the malfunctioning component (3a) of the automatic machine (1 ) prototype; - deriving, from the digital engineering drawing (11 ), programming instructions for a 3D printer (6) configured to allow the new component (3B) to be made on the 3D printer (6); - sending the programming instructions to the 3D printer (6) to print the new component (3B) with the 3D printer (6) by deposition of superposed layers of material; - mounting the new component (3B) on the automatic machine (1 ) prototype in place of the malfunctioning component (3A); - starting the automatic machine (1 ) prototype at the production site (2) to check the functioning of the automatic machine (1 ) prototype with the new component (3B) mounted.
A roller (100) for dividing a web (200) into a plurality of strips (201) suitable for making an article of the tobacco industry comprises a plurality of circular blades (101), provided with respective peripheral cutting edges lying on a common surface. The blades (101) are configured to cut a web (200) into a plurality of strips (201). Each blade (101) has at least one respective indentation (102) defining a reduced-cutting or no-cutting zone such as to create a respective connecting bridge (202) for connecting the respective strip (201) to an adjacent strip (201). The indentations (102) are disposed along a break profile (P) defining a respective distribution of connecting bridges (202) between the strips (201) and comprising two helical portions (P1, P2) converging towards each other along a circumferential direction of the roller (100). The two helical portions (P1, P2) are disposed on adjacent peripheral portions of the peripheral surface of the roller (100).
Described herein is a package (10) comprising: - an article (P); - an inner lining (20) of sheet material, which surrounds said article (P), wherein said inner lining (20) is folded along folding lines (23) about a reference axis (I) and has a first end (26) and a second end (27), which are open and opposite to one another along said reference axis (I), and wherein made in the sheet material (21) of said inner lining (20) is at least one opening (24) delimited by a perimetral edge (24A), which receives a portion of said article (P) and withholds said article in a pre-set position by means of said perimetral edge (24A); and - an outer sleeve (40) of sheet material, received within which is said inner lining (20) that surrounds said article (P); wherein said outer sleeve (40) is folded along folding lines (43) about said first reference axis (I) or a second reference axis (I') transverse to said first reference axis (I), and has a first end (46) and a second end (47), which are open and opposite to one another along said reference axis (I) or said second reference axis (I').
B65D 5/50 - Parties insérées dans le réceptacle, qui en font partie intégrante ou qui lui sont fixées pour former des garnitures intérieures ou extérieures Éléments internes de support ou de protection du contenu
B65D 5/42 - Réceptacles de section transversale polygonale rigides ou semi-rigides, p.ex. boîtes, cartons ou plateaux, formés en pliant ou montant un ou plusieurs flans de papier - Détails des réceptacles ou des flans de réceptacles pliables ou dressables
B65D 5/38 - Réceptacles du type à tiroir-enveloppe
45.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE TIGHTNESS OF A CONTAINER CLOSED BY A MEMBRANE
A method and relative apparatus for testing the tightness of a container closed by a membrane are described. The method includes steps of: submitting the container to a deforming action to increase the pressure inside the container; submitting the membrane to an abutting action to counteract the deformation of the membrane caused by the deforming action; maintaining the action of abutting the membrane at the same time as the action of deforming the container for a set period of time; interrupting the action of abutting the membrane at the end of the period of time; detecting at least one parameter related to a membrane profile when the abutting action has ceased; and comparing the at least one parameter related to the membrane profile with a predefined threshold to verify whether the tightness of the container is to be classified as defective.
G01M 3/32 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p.ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour récipients, p.ex. radiateurs
46.
DEVICE FOR PICKING UP PRODUCTS STACKED ON PALLETS AND METHOD FOR PICKING UP PRODUCTS STACKED ON PALLETS
A device (10) for picking up products stacked on pallets comprises a receiving station (12) configured to receive a pallet (100), an unloading station (13) comprising a support surface (21), a transfer equipment (15) movable between the receiving station (12) and the unloading station (13) and configured to pick up a separation sheet (103) from the receiving station (12) and deposit it in the unloading station (13). The transfer equipment (15) comprising a plurality of grippers (16), wherein each gripper (16) is configurable between a closed condition in which it grips the separation sheet (103) made of flexible material and an open condition in which it releases the separation sheet (103) made of flexible material. A main pusher (24) is placed in the unloading station (12) and is movable along the support surface (21) following an active section (26) of a first path (25).
An apparatus for testing the tightness of containers (1) closed by respective membranes (2) comprises a deforming unit (15) configured to exert a deforming action on a plurality of said containers (1), and a detection unit (40) for detecting the deformation of the membrane (2) of each container (1) submitted to the deforming action, wherein said deforming unit (15) comprises a plurality of deforming devices (20), and each deforming device (20) is individually associated with a single and respective container (1) of said plurality of containers to exert said deforming action.
A method and relative apparatus for testing the tightness of a container (1) closed by a membrane (2) are described, the method comprising the steps of submitting the container (1) to a deforming action adapted to increase the pressure inside the container, submitting the membrane (2) to an abutting action to counteract the deformation of the membrane caused by the deforming action, maintaining the action of abutting the membrane (2) at the same time as the action of deforming the container (1) for a set period of time, interrupting the action of abutting the membrane (2) at the end of the period of time, detecting at least one parameter related to a membrane (2) profile when the abutting action has ceased, comparing the at least one parameter related to the membrane (2) profile with a predefined threshold to verify whether the tightness of said container is to be classified as defective.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Packaging machines, in particular for foodstuffs and consumer goods, including packaging machines for cigarettes and cigars, canning devices, plastic film wrapping machines, packaging machines for handkerchiefs of paper, devices for filling bags with fine-cut tobacco; conveyors, in particular belt and roller conveyors, chain conveyors, overhead conveyors to transport packaging materials, any conveyor for the packaging industry or relating to packaging machines; robots for the loading and unloading of packaging containers, pallets, conveyors, packaging machines; gear boxes, geared motors, couplings other than for land vehicles; parts for the aforesaid machines, devices and units (included in this class), in particular shafts, axles, journals, levers, gear wheels, pull wheels, machines for packing tobacco into bags incorporating a tobacco scale; valves, vacuum pumps, compressed air pumps, pump control valves; control mechanisms for machines; machine parts in the nature of rigid metal pipes, foundation plates and frames, hydraulic and pneumatic telescopic cylinders; machines for making goods for smoking, in particular cigarettes; machines for making cigarettes and cigars; tow processing machines for preparing filter tow for making filters for smokable articles; automatic machines for the manufacture of electronic cigarettes; automatic machines for the manufacture of batteries; automatic machines for the assembly of batteries; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic components; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic toy components; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic cigarette components; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic components for electric vehicles; automatic machines for the production of coffee capsules; automatic machines for the production of coffee pods; automatic machines for the production and packaging of portioned coffee; machines for filling packaging containers or pouches with food, pharmaceutical or medical products; heat or ultrasonic welding devices for automatic machines.
(2) Interfaces for computers; interfaces for computers; interface cards for data processing equipment in the form of printed circuits; high-definition multimedia interface dongles; data bus interface units; artificial intelligence software; artificial intelligence software for analysis; software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of big data; predictive maintenance software; digital measuring apparatus; digital storage media; digital electronic controllers; digital signal processing apparatus; programmable digital read-out units; process control digital controllers; software for diagnostics and troubleshooting; utility programs for performing computer system diagnostics; data collection apparatus; computer hardware for the collection of positioning data; computer software for the collection of positioning data; software for the analysis of business data; downloadable computer software for remote monitoring and analysis; graphical user interface software; computer programs for user interface design; application software; interactive computer software; enterprise software; collaboration software platforms [software]; electronic device software drivers that allow computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; software for searching and retrieving information across a computer network; data and file management and database software; computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; product lifecycle management software; product engineering software; batteries; batteries, electric; battery packs; batteries for vehicles; electronic cigarette batteries; power units [batteries]. (1) Machinery maintenance services; machinery installation, maintenance and repair; maintenance services for industrial plants.
(2) Computer diagnostic services; research in the field of ecology; scientific research relating to ecology; providing technological information about environmentally-conscious and green innovations; technological consultation services; technological design services; technological research; science and technology services; technological services relating to manufacture; technological studies relating to machine tools; advisory services relating to technological research; engineering services in the field of environmental technology; consultancy services in the field of technological development; providing information relating to environmental protection; advisory services relating to the safety of the environment; engineering drawing; engineering design; industrial design; design services; engineering design; design of industrial plant; scientific and technological design; design of industrial machinery; technical design; design services for data processing systems; design and development of industrial products; design services relating to the development of computerised information processing systems; design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; consultancy in the field of energy-saving; energy auditing; technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation; development of energy and power management systems; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; engineering services in the field of energy technology; conducting research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; provision of information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Packaging machines, in particular for foodstuffs and consumer goods, including packaging machines for cigarettes and cigars, canning devices, plastic film wrapping machines, packaging machines for handkerchiefs of paper, devices for filling bags with fine-cut tobacco; conveyors, in particular belt and roller conveyors, chain conveyors, overhead conveyors to transport packaging materials, any conveyor for the packaging industry or relating to packaging machines; robots for the loading and unloading of packaging containers, pallets, conveyors, packaging machines; gear boxes, geared motors, couplings other than for land vehicles; parts for the aforesaid machines, devices and units (included in this class), in particular shafts, axles, journals, levers, gear wheels, pull wheels, machines for packing tobacco into bags incorporating a tobacco scale; valves, vacuum pumps, compressed air pumps, pump control valves; control mechanisms for machines; machine parts in the nature of rigid metal pipes, foundation plates and frames, hydraulic and pneumatic telescopic cylinders; machines for making goods for smoking, in particular cigarettes; machines for making cigarettes and cigars; tow processing machines for preparing filter tow for making filters for smokable articles; automatic machines for the manufacture of electronic cigarettes; automatic machines for the manufacture of batteries; automatic machines for the assembly of batteries; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic components; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic toy components; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic cigarette components; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic components for electric vehicles; automatic machines for the production of coffee capsules; automatic machines for the production of coffee pods; automatic machines for the production and packaging of portioned coffee; machines for filling packaging containers or pouches with food, pharmaceutical or medical products; heat or ultrasonic welding devices for automatic machines Interfaces for computers; interfaces for computers; interface cards for data processing equipment in the form of printed circuits; high-definition multimedia interface dongles; data bus interface units; artificial intelligence software; artificial intelligence software for analysis; software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of big data; predictive maintenance software; digital measuring apparatus; digital storage media; digital electronic controllers; digital signal processing apparatus; programmable digital read-out units; process control digital controllers; software for diagnostics and troubleshooting; utility programs for performing computer system diagnostics; data collection apparatus; computer hardware for the collection of positioning data; computer software for the collection of positioning data; software for the analysis of business data; downloadable computer software for remote monitoring and analysis; graphical user interface software; computer programs for user interface design; application software; interactive computer software; enterprise software; collaboration software platforms [software]; electronic device software drivers that allow computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; software for searching and retrieving information across a computer network; data and file management and database software; computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; product lifecycle management software; product engineering software; batteries; batteries, electric; battery packs; batteries for vehicles; electronic cigarette batteries; power units [batteries] Machinery maintenance services; machinery installation, maintenance and repair; maintenance services for industrial plants Computer diagnostic services; research in the field of ecology; scientific research relating to ecology; providing technological information about environmentally-conscious and green innovations; technological consultation services; technological design services; technological research; science and technology services; technological services relating to manufacture; technological studies relating to machine tools; advisory services relating to technological research; engineering services in the field of environmental technology; consultancy services in the field of technological development; providing information relating to environmental protection; advisory services relating to the safety of the environment; engineering drawing; engineering design; industrial design; design services; engineering design; design of industrial plant; scientific and technological design; design of industrial machinery; technical design; design services for data processing systems; design and development of industrial products; design services relating to the development of computerised information processing systems; design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; consultancy in the field of energy-saving; energy auditing; technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation; development of energy and power management systems; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; engineering services in the field of energy technology; conducting research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; provision of information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy
51.
ELECTROMAGNETIC DETECTOR FOR DETECTING PROPERTIES OF PRODUCTS OF THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY
Herein is proposed an electromagnetic detector (1 ) for detecting one or more properties of a product (2), for example of a rod-shaped article (3), or of a semi-finished product, of the tobacco industry, which comprises a detecting channel (4) open on three sides to allow the product (2) to pass through the electromagnetic detector (1 ) along a conveying line (D), the detecting channel (4) being the seat of an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic detector (1 ) comprises: a hollow body (5), which is made of conductive material and has an interruption configured to define the detecting channel (4), and a dielectric structure (601, 602), housed in the body (5) and made of non-conductive material, which is configured to at least partly cover the detecting channel (4). The dielectric structure (601, 602) comprises at least one first component (601) having a first dielectric permittivity and at least one second component (602) having a second dielectric permittivity, the first dielectric permittivity and the second dielectric permittivity being different from each other, wherein preferably the first dielectric permittivity is less than the second dielectric permittivity.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
34 - Tabac; articles pour fumeurs
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Packaging machines, in particular for foodstuffs and consumer goods, including packaging machines for cigarettes and cigars, canning devices, plastic film wrapping machines, packaging machines for handkerchiefs of paper, devices for filling bags with fine-cut tobacco; Conveyors, in particular belt and roller conveyors, chain conveyors, overhead conveyors to transport packaging materials, any conveyor for the packaging industry or relating to packaging machines; Robots for the loading and unloading of packaging containers, pallets, conveyors, packaging machines; Gear boxes, geared motors, couplings other than for land vehicles; Parts for the aforesaid machines, devices and units (included in class 7), in particular shafts, axles, journals, levers, gear wheels, pull wheels, tobacco scales for devices to pack tobacco in bags; Valves, vacuum pumps, compressed air pumps, control and monitoring apparatus for the aforesaid machines, devices and groups; rigid metal pipes used as machine parts, foundation plates and frames, hydraulic and pneumatic telescopic cylinders; Machines for making goods for smoking, in particular cigarettes; Machines for making cigarettes and cigars; Tow processing machines for preparing filter tow for making filters for smokable articles; automatic machines for the manufacture of electronic cigarettes; automatic machines for the manufacture of batteries; automatic machines for the assembly of batteries; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic components; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic toy components; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic cigarette components; automatic machines for the assembly of electronic components for electric vehicles; automatic machines for the production of coffee capsules; automatic machines for the production of coffee pods; automatic machines for the production and packaging of portioned coffee; machines for filling and packaging containers or pouches with food, pharmaceutical or medical products; heat or ultrasonic welding devices for automatic machines. Interfaces for computers; Interfaces for computers; Interface cards for data processing equipment in the form of printed circuits; High-definition multimedia interface dongles; Data bus interface units; Artificial intelligence software; Artificial intelligence software for analysis; Software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of Big Data; Predictive maintenance software; Digital measuring apparatus; Digital storage media; Digital electronic controllers; Digital signal processing apparatus; Programmable digital read-out units; Process control digital controllers; Software for diagnostics and troubleshooting; Utility programs for performing computer system diagnostics; Data collection apparatus; Computer hardware for the collection of positioning data; Computer software for the collection of positioning data; Software for the analysis of business data; Downloadable computer software for remote monitoring and analysis; Graphical user interface software; Computer programs for user interface design; Application software; Interactive software; Enterprise software; Collaboration software platforms [software]; Electronic device software drivers that allow computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; Software for searching and retrieving information across a computer network; Data and file management and database software; Computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; Product lifecycle management software; Product engineering software; Batteries; Batteries, electric; Battery packs; Batteries for vehicles; Batteries for electronic cigarettes; Power units [batteries]. Packets, in particular cigarette and cigar packets made from thin cardboard, packaging material, namely shaped for cigarette and cigar packets made from thin cardboard. Tobacco, tobacco products, in particular cigarettes, cigars and the like, smokers' articles. Machinery maintenance services; Machinery installation, maintenance and repair; Maintenance services for industrial plants. Computer diagnostic services; Research in the field of ecology; Scientific research relating to ecology; Providing technological information about environmentally-conscious and green innovations; Technological consultancy; Technological design services; Technical research; Scientific technological services; Technological services relating to manufacture; Technological studies relating to machine tools; Advisory services relating to technological research; Engineering services in the field of environmental technology; Consultancy services in the field of technological development; Collection of information relating to the environment; Advisory services relating to the safety of the environment; Engineering drawing; Engineering design; Industrial design; Design services; Engineering design; Design of industrial plant; Scientific and technological design; Design of industrial machinery; Technical design; Design services for data processing systems; Design and development of industrial products; Design services relating to the development of computerised information processing systems; Design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; Consultancy in the field of energy-saving; Energy auditing; Technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation; Development of energy and power management systems; Technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; Engineering services in the field of energy technology; Conducting research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; Provision of information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy.
Described herein is an apparatus and the corresponding method for drying a web (100) of packaging material that can be moved along a work path (K). The apparatus comprises: a squeezing device (20) having a first roller (21) and a second roller (22), which are parallel to one another, are arranged in opposed positions with respect to the work path (K), and can be moved to compress the web (100) that passes through them; a drying device (40) having a first delivery head (41) and a second delivery head (42), which are arranged in opposed positions with respect to the work path (K) and are configurable in an operative drying configuration in which they deliver flows of air against opposite sides of the web (100); a first actuator (50) connected to the rollers (21, 22) of the squeezing device (20) for moving them; and a second actuator (60) connected to the delivery heads (41, 42) of the drying device (40) for setting them in the operative drying configuration.
F26B 13/28 - Aménagements des dispositifs utilisant des procédés de séchage n'impliquant pas de chauffage pour l'essuyage
B65B 55/10 - Stérilisation des enveloppes d'emballage ou récipients avant ou pendant l'emballage par des liquides ou des gaz
B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité
B65B 41/16 - Alimentation des bandes à partir de rouleaux par cylindres
B65B 9/20 - Enserrage d'objets les uns à la suite des autres ou de quantités de matériaux, dans des bandes tubulaires préformées ou dans des bandes en forme de tubes autour des tuyères de remplissage, p.ex. des bandes tubulaires extrudées les bandes étant mises en forme de tube sur place autour des tuyères de remplissage
A plant (7) to process articles (2), in particular smoking articles, having a production line (8) which is formed by a plurality of machines (9) and in which an output of a previous machine (9) is connected to an input of a following machine (9). Each machine (9) has a consumer product feeding device (25) which is configured to receive an amount of consumer product and to transfer, in a split manner, the amount of consumer product to the machine (9). A common transport system (26) is provided, which is arranged above the feeding devices (25) and above the machines (9), is coupled to all feeding devices (25), and is configured to transfer a corresponding amount of consumer product to each feeding device (25). A support structure (13) is further provided, which defines an overhead level, which is arranged above the machines (9) making up the production line (8) and houses the feeding devices (25).
A24C 5/00 - Fabrication des cigarettes; Fabrication des éléments de bouts pour cigares ou cigarettes ou fixation des filtres ou des bouts aux cigares ou aux cigarettes
A24D 3/02 - Fabrication de filtres à fumée de tabac
B65B 19/00 - Emballage d'objets tubulaires ou en forme de baguettes, susceptibles d'être endommagés par frottement ou pression, p.ex. cigarettes, cigares, macaronis, spaghettis, chalumeaux pour boire ou électrodes de soudage
B65B 65/00 - MACHINES, APPAREILS, DISPOSITIFS OU PROCÉDÉS D'EMBALLAGE D'OBJETS OU DE MATÉRIAUX; DÉBALLAGE D'OBJETS - Parties constitutives particulières aux machines à emballer non prévues ailleurs; Aménagements de ces parties constitutives
55.
MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A CONTINUOUS TUBULAR ELEMENT WITH FILLING HAVING A SPACER AND/OR FILTER FUNCTION
A machine for making a continuous tubular element with filling from web material, including first and second means for feeding respective continuous webs, a forming station configured to perform a folding and/or deformation of a first continuous web in a shaped configuration, and a wrapping station wherein the second continuous web is wound in a tubular shape around the first continuous shaped web to obtain the continuous tubular element. Upstream of the wrapping station there is a first gluing device configured to apply at least one longitudinal line of glue on at least one of the continuous webs in such a way as to define at least one gluing zone, said longitudinal line of glue being positioned in such a way as to coincide with a zone of superposing and contact between the two continuous webs feeding out of the wrapping station.
A plant (7) to process articles (2), in particular smoking articles, having a production line (8) which is formed by a plurality of machines (9) and in which an output of a previous machine (9) is connected to an input of a following machine (9); and in which one single common protection barrier (14) encloses within the same a closed space where all machines (9) making up the production line (8) are arranged.
A24C 5/00 - Fabrication des cigarettes; Fabrication des éléments de bouts pour cigares ou cigarettes ou fixation des filtres ou des bouts aux cigares ou aux cigarettes
A24D 3/02 - Fabrication de filtres à fumée de tabac
57.
METHOD FOR FORMING ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS OF ELECTRICAL BATTERIES
A method for forming electrochemical cells of electrical batteries comprises preparing a coil (11) comprising a winding of a first separator sheet (11a), a coil (12) comprising a winding of a first electrode sheet (12a), a coil (13) comprising a winding of a second separator sheet (13a) and a coil (14) comprising a winding of a second electrode sheet (14a); feeding said sheets (11a, 12a, 13a, 14a) towards a conveyor (20) by unwinding them from their respective coils (11, 12, 13, 14); forming on the conveyor (20) a plurality of multi-layer strips (35) each one comprising a first layer (35a) of said first separator sheet (11a), a second layer (35b) of said first electrode sheet (12a) overlapped to said first layer (35a), a third layer (35c) of said second separator sheet (13a) overlapped to said second layer (35b) and a fourth layer (35d) of said second electrode sheet (14a) overlapped to said third layer (35c), said conveyor (20) being movable along a feeding direction (D); feeding each multi-layer strip (35) to a respective winding device (50) by said conveyor (20); winding each multi-layer strip (35) onto the respective winding device (50).
A carton handling system for a carton blank magazine. The carton handling system includes a carriage assembly with a carton handling tool. The carriage assembly moves the carton handling tool in two axes of motion to receive a slug of carton blanks and to position the slug of carton blanks in the carton blank magazine. The carton handling system further includes a finger carried on the carton handling tool. The carton handling tool is movable to engage the finger with an underside of a fallen carton blank lying at an end of an advancing stack of blanks in the carton blank magazine so as to lift the fallen carton blank against a preceding blank at the end of the advancing stack of blanks. The carton handling tool is also movable to position the slug of carton blanks at an endmost blank in the advancing stack of blanks.
A guide roller (100, 200) for a web of wrapping material of the tobacco industry comprises a central portion (101) and a first and a second lateral portion (102a, 102b). The first and the second lateral portion (102a, 102b) are disposed at the sides of the central portion (101) and form respective guide shoulders for lateral edges of the web of wrapping material. The first and second lateral portions (102a, 102b) are rotationally fixed, while the central portion (101) is rotatable about its longitudinal axis (X) relative to the first and second lateral portions (102a, 102b).
B65B 41/10 - Alimentation des feuilles ou flans d'enveloppes par cylindres
B65B 41/16 - Alimentation des bandes à partir de rouleaux par cylindres
B65B 59/00 - Dispositions pour permettre aux machines de manipuler des objets de différentes dimensions, d’obtenir des paquets de différentes dimensions, de varier le contenu des paquets ou de donner accès pour le nettoyage ou l'entretien
A24C 5/00 - Fabrication des cigarettes; Fabrication des éléments de bouts pour cigares ou cigarettes ou fixation des filtres ou des bouts aux cigares ou aux cigarettes
A24C 5/20 - Moulinets; Supports de bobines; Autres accessoires
A pouch machine vertical sealer capable of fusing a pouch film web to form a plurality of spaced vertical seals along a length of the film web to form pouches. The pouch machine vertical sealer includes a sealer wheel rotatable about a vertical axis of rotation and defines a film web path about a periphery of the sealer wheel. The vertical sealer further includes a plurality of vertical sealer land assemblies spaced apart about the periphery of the sealer wheel. Each vertical sealer land assembly includes an impulse heater such that contact between the film web and each impulse heater of the plurality of vertical sealer land assemblies forms the spaced apart vertical seals along the length of the film web.
B65B 51/30 - Dispositifs, p.ex. mâchoires, pour appliquer successivement pression et chaleur, p.ex. pour fractionner des tubes remplis
B65B 51/16 - Application ou production de chaleur ou de pression ou les deux à la fois par éléments rotatifs
B65B 9/087 - Enserrage d'objets les uns à la suite des autres ou de quantités de matériaux, dans une bande pliée en long ou dans une bande pliée en forme de tube autour des objets ou quantités de matériaux placés sur elle dans une bande pliée et scellée transversalement pour former des poches qui sont ensuite remplies et scellées la bande avançant de façon continue
A method comprising obtaining, by a first information processing apparatus, a first electronic document to be formed; obtaining, by said first information processing apparatus, at least one identifier, each of said at least one identifier corresponding to a respective content to be formed as part of said first electronic document, and each of said at least one identifier having one or more associated locations indicating where on said first electronic document said corresponding content is to be formed; sending document information, by said first information processing apparatus, to an image forming apparatus and a second information processing apparatus, said document information comprising: said first electronic document, for each of said at least one identifier, said one or more associated locations, and, for each of said at least one identifier, said corresponding content or said identifier; obtaining, by said image forming apparatus and said second information processing apparatus, based on said document information, a second electronic document, said second electronic document being generated by, for each of said at least one identifier, retrieving said corresponding content, and including into said first electronic document, said corresponding content in association with said one or more associated locations; forming, by said image forming apparatus, a physical document from said second electronic document; obtaining, by said second information processing apparatus, an image of said physical document; comparing, by said second information processing apparatus, said second electronic document and said image to detect whether a difference exist; and sending, by said second information processing apparatus, a comparison result to said image forming apparatus, said comparison result including, if a difference is detected, information for causing said image forming apparatus to interrupt an operation and display said comparison result on a display unit. A computer program, an information processing apparatus, a system are also disclosed.
A method for controlling a tension of a continuous web comprises: moving said web along a web path; controlling a first actuator of a first dancer mechanism to generate a first force to move first rollers of said first dancer mechanism along a respective first path on a respective first surface, said first rollers contacting said web at a first portion of said web path; and controlling a second actuator of a second dancer mechanism to generate a second force to move second rollers of said second dancer mechanism along a respective second path on a respective second surface, said second rollers contacting said web at a second portion of said web path, said second portion being separate from said first portion. Said first force and second force are determined so that the tension of said web is substantially equal near said first portion and near said second portion.
B65H 23/188 - Positionnement, tension, suppression des à-coups ou guidage des bandes longitudinal en commandant ou régulant le mécanisme d'avance de la bande, p.ex. le mécanisme agissant sur la bande courante en liaison avec la bande courante
63.
COUPLING METHOD AND UNIT FOR COUPLING A COMPONENT OF A CONTAINER TO A CONTAINER, AN APPARATUS WITH SUCH A COUPLING UNIT
A coupling method for coupling a component of a container to the container is presented. The method includes: arranging a coupling unit including a coupling assembly with a frame, a gripping device for the component, a coupling device for constraining the component to the container; arranging the container and the component at least partially within the container, providing at least a minimum spacing between a bottom of the component and a base of the container; moving and activating the gripping device at a removal position of the component; moving the retaining element and the coupling element to a coupling position; deactivating the retaining element, thus deactivating a constraint between the gripping element and the component; and activating said coupling element to produce a stable coupling between the couplable portion of the component and the container, deactivating and moving the coupling element.
B65B 29/02 - Emballage de substances, p.ex. du thé, qui doivent infuser dans l'emballage
B65B 51/22 - Application ou production de chaleur ou de pression ou les deux à la fois par friction, par des ultrasons ou par haute fréquence
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p.ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p.ex. couvercles, capuchons
A pincer device for gripping and releasing articles from an operating station to a subsequent station, capable of operating, in a transfer apparatus, with a minimum footprint, without interfering with other pincer devices arranged at close range thereto, is presented. The pincer device has a pair of gripping claws, cooperating with each other and having each a proximal end and a distal end, a gripping edge facing the gripping edge of the other gripping claw, and a longitudinal development following a predefined respective direction. The pincer device also has a driving mechanism, having at least one rotary actuator connected to a respective proximal end, configured to rotate each gripping claw from a gripping position to a release position by rotating each gripping claw about a rotation axis parallel to the predefined direction. In the gripping position, the gripping edges have a minimum spacing therebetween, progressively increasing towards the release position.
B65G 47/86 - Roues en forme d'étoiles ou dispositifs à courroies ou chaînes sans fin, les roues ou dispositifs étant dotés d'éléments venant en prise avec les objets les éléments venant en prise avec les objets étant des pinces
An apparatus and a transfer process for articles are presented. The articles are transferred without risk of damage when gripped by pincer grip devices, regardless of article shape and gripping manner. The apparatus includes a first transport device, having pincer grip devices, moving along a first closed path, each having pincer claws projecting outward from the first closed path. The pincer claws are movable from a gripping position to a release position. The apparatus also includes a second transport device, having tray-like elements moving along a respective second closed path and configured to receive respective articles resting thereon. The first and second transport devices cooperate with each other at one or two exchange segments where the first closed path is superimposed on said second closed path and where the articles transported in the pincer grip devices are laid on tray-like elements and/or removed therefrom.
B65G 47/86 - Roues en forme d'étoiles ou dispositifs à courroies ou chaînes sans fin, les roues ou dispositifs étant dotés d'éléments venant en prise avec les objets les éléments venant en prise avec les objets étant des pinces
A sealed break-open pack (1) having: at least one product (5), in particular of the tobacco processing industry; a rigid sheet (2); a flexible sheet (3), which is arranged on top of and is fixed to the rigid sheet (2) so as to define a pocket (4) housing the product (5); and a pre-weakened area (6), which is obtained in the rigid sheet (2) in order to guide, following a "U"-shaped folding of the rigid sheet (2), a controlled breaking of the rigid sheet (2) in the pre-weakened area (6) so as to cause the formation of an output opening for the product (5) through the rigid sheet (2). The pre-weakened area (6) has a non-through incision (7) which is "U"-shaped, is obtained through a surface of the rigid sheet (2), and partially surrounds the product (5) housed in the pocket (4).
B65D 75/36 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage une ou les deux feuilles ou flans étant renfoncés pour épouser la forme du contenu une feuille ou un flan étant renfoncés et l'autre fait d'une feuille plate relativement rigide, p.ex. empaquetage pour ampoules
B65D 75/52 - Paquets comportant des objets ou matériaux partiellement ou complètement enfermés dans des bandelettes, des feuilles, des flans, des tubes ou des bandes en matériau souple mince, p.ex. dans des enveloppes pliées - Détails
B65D 75/58 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou servant à retirer le contenu, ajoutés ou incorporés lors de la confection du paquet
B65D 83/00 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu
B65B 5/00 - Emballage d'objets individuels dans des réceptacles ou récipients, p.ex. sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons, pots
B65B 61/18 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour appliquer ou incorporer des éléments d'ouverture ou de déballage des paquets, p.ex. bandes de déchirure
A feed unit for articles includes a guide extending along a guide longitudinal axis to define a linear feed path for such articles. The guide is for accommodating articles arranged in a row one after the other and to guide the articles as the articles move along the linear feed path. The articles have a characteristic length corresponding to their size along the longitudinal axis. At least one segment of the guide is progressively rotated about the guide longitudinal axis by a total angle greater than 180° and with an angular variation per unit of linear measurement such that, substantially for each portion of the linear feed path equal to the characteristic length of the articles, the guide is rotated about the longitudinal axis by an angle greater than 4°.
A transport unit for moving articles along a conveyor from a first station to a second station is presented. The unit includes a first conveyor segment having entry lanes separated from each other, a second conveyor segment downstream of the first conveyor segment to receive the articles from the first segment and having exit lanes separated from each other, in a number equal to the entry lanes, and a switching device, interposed between the first conveyor segment and the second conveyor segment. The switching device is movable between a first operating configuration, where each entry lane is in communication with a respective exit lane, and at least one second operating configuration, where at least one entry lane is selectively put in communication with an exit lane different from the exit lane with which the at least one entry lane communicates in the first operating configuration.
B65G 47/71 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p.ex. pour décharger ou alimenter adaptés pour recevoir les objets arrivant d'un transporteur en une couche et pour les transférer en couches individuelles à plus d'un transporteur, ou vice versa, p.ex. en combinant l'écoulement des objets transportés par plus d'un transporteur les objets étant déchargés sur plusieurs transporteurs
69.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A COIL, PREFERABLY FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INTENDED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BATTERIES
An apparatus (100) for making a coil (B) comprises a feed unit (2) configured to feed at least one strip-shaped article (N) and a winding unit (1). The feed unit (2) comprises a coupling device (23) configured to couple said strips (N1, N2, N3, N4) in said strip-shaped article (N). The winding unit includes at least one winding head (10). Each winding head (10) is configured to wind said strip-shaped article (N) so as to make said coil (B) during a displacement, carried out by said movement device (3), of the winding head (10) along an operative segment (P1) of the working path (P). The coupling device (23) is configured such as to couple said strips (N1, N2, N3, N4) in said strip-shaped article (N) during a respective displacement along an operative path between a first position and a second position, which are distinct from each other.
A continuously operating device and process for packaging articles are presented, where the overall dimensions are contained despite use of a high number of robotic systems. The articles are fed on a first conveyor line. A second conveyor line is provided for flow of open box-shaped packagings to be filled with the articles arranged in layers. Transfer devices pick the articles and insert them in a respective target box-shaped packaging. Each transfer device includes a handling member and a gripping device, both movable along three orthogonal axes. A control unit for controlling the transfer devices includes a collection of laws of motion and/or relevant trajectories defining the motion of the transfer devices. A set of laws of motion and/or relevant trajectories is selected from the collection according to a predetermined number and size of the layers.
B65B 35/56 - Orientation des objets, c. à d. changement de la position, p.ex. d'une section transversale non uniforme
B65B 57/14 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou au mauvais positionnement des objets ou matériaux à emballer et dont le fonctionnement commande ou arrête l'alimentation des objets ou matériaux à emballer
B65B 35/36 - Disposition et alimentation des objets en groupes par griffes
B65B 5/10 - Remplissage des réceptacles ou récipients, progressivement ou par stades successifs, en introduisant successivement les objets
71.
BLANK FEEDING UNIT FOR A PACKER MACHINE AND PROVIDED WITH A POSITION REFERENCE ELEMENT
A feeding unit to feed blanks in a packer machine having: a frame; a hopper for holding a stack of blanks, supported by the frame, and having a pick-up opening, through which one blank at a time can be retrieved from the stack; and a conveyor, supported by the frame, which moves the blanks along a moving path ending in the hopper. The feeding unit can be adjusted by a format change operation to accommodate blacks of different formats by changing the feeding unit from a first configuration for containing a first format of blanks, to a second configuration for containing a second format of blanks, different from the first format. The hopper has a reference element, which, in use, is placed in contact with the stack of blanks to establish reference positions for the blanks relative to the frame that do not move due to a format change operation.
A transfer device to transfer articles by removing the articles from a removal zone and depositing the articles in a discharge zone, wherein a support plane and a deposit direction substantially perpendicular to the support plane are defined at the discharge zone. The transfer device includes a gripping head with retention elements, each for retaining a respective article, and a movement mechanism configured to move at least one retention element with respect to at least one other retention element in a staggering direction having a non-null component parallel with the deposit direction.
An apparatus (10) is described for dispensing molasses inside containers (110), comprising: - an extruding device (20) for making a continuous rod of molasses (100); - a valve unit (40) comprising a nozzle (42) having an opening (42D) for delivering the molasses rod (100), and a closing member (44), which is movable between an open position, wherein the molasses rod is allowed to pass through the opening (42D) of the nozzle (42), and a closing position, wherein through one of its ends (44b) the closing member (44) closes the opening (42D) of the nozzle so as to separate a predetermined quantity of molasses (100) from the continuous rod of molasses (100). wherein an expelling member (46) is mounted within said closing member (44) and is axially mobile with respect to said closing member (44) for executing an expulsion run such that a possible residue of molasses is expelled out from said end (44B) of said closing member (44).
B65B 39/00 - Ajutages, entonnoirs ou guides pour introduire des objets ou matériaux dans les réceptacles ou les emballages
B65B 39/04 - Ajutages, entonnoirs ou guides pour introduire des objets ou matériaux dans les réceptacles ou les emballages avec des passages pour l'échappement ou l'évacuation de l'air
B65B 3/08 - Procédés ou moyens pour charger le matériau dans les réceptacles ou récipients par alimenteurs du type à vis
B65B 3/10 - Procédés ou moyens pour charger le matériau dans les réceptacles ou récipients en exerçant une pression sur le matériau
74.
APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE LEVEL OF A LIQUID PRODUCT IN A PACKAGING MACHINE
Described herein is an apparatus (40) for detecting the level of a liquid product (202) within a tube (200) of packaging material in a packaging machine (10), which comprises a floating device (42) mobile along a main axis (I) and a detection unit (48) for detecting the position of the floating device (42) along the main axis (I). The floating device (42) comprises a hollow body (43) and a plurality of magnets (45) arranged within said hollow body (43), substantially in one and the same plane orthogonal to the main axis (I), distributed about the latter, and set apart from one another. Each magnet (45) has a magnetic north pole and a magnetic south pole aligned along a magnetic axis (M) parallel to the main axis (I).
B65B 9/12 - Division de tubes remplis pour former plusieurs paquets par soudage ou amarrage impliquant le déplacement du contenu
G05D 9/12 - Commande du niveau, p.ex. en commandant la quantité du matériau emmagasiné dans un réservoir caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
G01F 23/76 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p.ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs caractérisée par la structure du flotteur
B65B 57/14 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou au mauvais positionnement des objets ou matériaux à emballer et dont le fonctionnement commande ou arrête l'alimentation des objets ou matériaux à emballer
B65B 3/26 - Dispositifs ou procédés pour régler la quantité de matériau fourni ou chargé
Paper, card, cardboard; Wrapping- and packing material partly or wholly of paper, paperboard, cardboard or plastic; Containers and packaging materials for forming containers of paper or cardboard coated with plastic materials or of multi-ply materials comprising layers of cardboard; Plastic material and metal material; Bags, sacks, pouches, trays, bottles and sheets for packaging and storage of foodstuffs and liquid or semi-liquid products; Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Plastic sheets for packaging; Multi-ply laminated paper; paperboard or cardboard for packaging, distribution, wrapping and storage of food and liquid products; Printed matter; Books; Catalogues; Manuals [handbooks]; Stationery products; Containers for ice cream; Cone sleeves; Plastics films; Book covers; Teaching materials [except apparatus].
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
machines, including the following products: Machines for filling and Packing machines; Packing machines; cone baking machines; Packing machines; Extrusion moulding machines; Bulk filling machines; Bottle capping machines and Bottle stoppering machines; Blow moulding machines; Blow-moulding machines; Injection moulding machines; Stretch blow-moulding machines; Extrusion blow-moulding machines; Printing machines; Vacuum packing machines; Carton forming machines; Dairy equipment; Sealing apparatus; Conveyors [machines]; Homogenizors; Pumps and valves for use in the food industry; Moulds (parts of machines) equipment for processing of foodstuffs; Apparatus for circulation of water and detergents to clean machines; Machine tools; Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacture of packaging; Packaging of goods and holders, In particular containers of liquid or semi-liquid food in bulk; Machines for filling containers; Machines for sealing containers; Machines for forming, sealing, filling and closing of containers using bands of packaging materials; Machines for producing packaging materials, in particular for producing packaging materials of paper, cardboard or multi-ply materials, in sheets or rolls; Machines for printing on containers or on packaging materials; Machines for fitting caps or closure elements onto containers; Labellers (machines); Pumps and valves for the food industry, for liquid or semi-liquid preparations; Tools, parts and fittings for the above machines. Paper, card, cardboard; Wrapping- and packing material partly or wholly of paper, paperboard, cardboard or plastic; Containers and packaging materials for forming containers of paper or cardboard coated with plastic materials or of multi-ply materials comprising layers of cardboard; Plastic material and metal material; Bags, sacks, pouches, trays, bottles and sheets for packaging and storage of foodstuffs and liquid or semi-liquid products; Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Plastic sheets for packaging; Multi-ply laminated paper; paperboard or cardboard for packaging, distribution, wrapping and storage of food and liquid products; Printed matter; Books; Catalogues; Manuals [handbooks]; Stationery products; Containers for ice cream; Cone sleeves; Plastics films; Book covers; Teaching materials [except apparatus]. Repair services in relation to the following goods: Machinery and Equipment, Namely machines, including the following products: Machines for filling and packaging; Packing machines, Cone baking machines, Wrapping machines, Extrusion machines, Bulk filling machines, Bottle capping machines and Bottle stoppering machines, Blow pressing machines, blow moulding machines, Injection moulding machines; Stretch blow-moulding machines, extrusion blow-moulding machines, Printing apparatus, packing machines under vacuum, Cardboard forming machines, dairy equipment, sealing apparatus, Conveying machines, homogenizers, Pumps and valves for the food industry, mould equipment (machines parts) for food processing, apparatus for water circulation and detergents for cleaning machines, Machine tools, Subassemblies, parts and accessories for the aforesaid goods, machines and machine tools for the handling of materials and for the manufacture of packages, packaging of goods and Containers, In particular containers of liquid or semi-liquid food in bulk, machines for filling containers, machines for sealing containers, machines for forming, sealing, filling and closing containers from tapes of packaging material, machines for manufacturing wrapping materials, in particular for the manufacture of packaging materials of paper, cardboard or multi-layered material, as sheets or rolls, machines for printing on packaging containers or material, machines for placing caps or closing elements on containers, Machines for labelling, Pumps and valves for the food industry for liquid or semi-liquid goods, maintenance, repair and maintenance of machines, equipment for processing, filling and packaging of food and liquid and solid goods; Installation of machines and equipment for the processing, filling and packaging of food and liquid and solid products; Industrial machinery installation.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
machines, including the following products: Machines for filling and Packing machines; Packing machines; cone baking machines; Packing machines; Extrusion moulding machines; Bulk filling machines; Bottle capping machines and Bottle stoppering machines; blow molding machines; Blow-moulding machines; Injection moulding machines; Stretch blow-moulding machines; Extrusion blow-moulding machines; Printing machines; Vacuum packing machines; Carton forming machines; Dairy equipment; Sealing apparatus; Conveyors [machines]; Homogenizors; Pumps and valves for use in the food industry; Moulds (parts of machines) equipment for processing of foodstuffs; Apparatus for circulation of water and detergents to clean machines; Machine tools; Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacture of packaging; Packaging of goods and holders, In particular containers of liquid or semi-liquid food in bulk; Machines for filling containers; Machines for sealing containers; Machines for forming, sealing, filling and closing of containers using bands of packaging materials; Machines for producing packaging materials, in particular for producing packaging materials of paper, cardboard or multi-ply materials, in sheets or rolls; Machines for printing on containers or on packaging materials; Machines for fitting caps or closure elements onto containers; Labellers (machines); Pumps and valves for the food industry, for liquid or semi-liquid preparations; Tools, parts and fittings for the above machines. Paper, card, cardboard; Wrapping- and packing material partly or wholly of paper, paperboard, cardboard or plastic; Containers and packaging materials for forming containers of paper or cardboard coated with plastic materials or of multi-ply materials comprising layers of cardboard; Plastic material and metal material; Bags, sacks, pouches, trays, bottles and sheets for packaging and storage of foodstuffs and liquid or semi-liquid products; Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Plastic sheets for packaging; Multi-ply laminated paper; paperboard or cardboard for packaging, distribution, wrapping and storage of food and liquid products; Printed matter; Books; Catalogues; Manuals [handbooks]; Stationery products; Containers for ice cream; Cone sleeves; Plastics films; Book covers; Teaching materials [except apparatus]. Repair services in relation to the following goods: Machinery and Equipment, namely Machinery including the following products: Machines for filling and packaging, Packing machines, Cone baking machines, Wrapping machines, Extrusion machines, Bulk filling machines, Bottle capping machines and Bottle stoppering machines, Blow pressing machines, blow moulding machines, Injection moulding machines, Stretch blow-moulding machines, extrusion blow-moulding machines, Printing apparatus, packing machines under vacuum, Cardboard forming machines, dairy equipment, sealing apparatus, Conveying machines, homogenizers, Pumps and valves for the food industry, mould equipment (machines parts) for food processing, apparatus for water circulation and detergents for cleaning machines, Machine tools, Subassemblies, And parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Machines and machine tools for the treatment of materials and for the manufacture of packaging, product wrapping and containers, in particular containers of liquid, semi-liquid and bulk food, machines for filling containers, machines for sealing containers, machines for forming, sealing, filling and closing containers using wrapping ribbons, machines for the manufacture of wrapping materials, in particular for the manufacture of paper, cardboard or multi-ply packaging, in sheets or rolls; Machines for printing on containers or on packaging materials; Machines for fitting caps, closure elements onto containers, labelling machines, pumps and valves for the food industry for liquid or semi-liquid goods; Servicing; Repair and Commissioning in relation to the following goods: Machinery, Equipment for the processing, filling and packaging of food, liquid and solid products; Installation of machines and equipment for the processing, filling and packaging of food and liquid and solid products; Industrial machinery installation.
A container management system including a lid assembly configured to engage/disengage a collar of a container to close and open an aperture thereof, wherein the lid assembly includes an interior lid compartment in communication with an interior portion of the container when the lid assembly engages the collar, a reactive substance configured to undergo a physical change in response to a change of an environment condition at the aperture when the lid assembly engages the collar. The physical change of the reactive substance turns the lid assembly from a first operative condition wherein the lid assembly can be disengaged from the collar to open the aperture to a second operative condition wherein a portion of the lid assembly cannot be disengaged from the collar and closes the aperture.
A device and a production process for capsules, in particular infusion type products, to continuously deliver filters into the capsules, independently of the flow feed rate of the filters and of the cup-shaped containers of the capsules. The device includes: filter delivery devices; a first transport system the delivery devices, continuously moving them along a first closed path; a second transport system of support devices continuously moveable along a second closed path, each support device configured to receive a respective cup-shaped container. The first closed path includes a filter inserting segment superimposed to the second closed path, so that the delivery devices and respective support devices are synchronized with each other, to continuously transfer a filter to a target cup-shaped container.
B65B 29/02 - Emballage de substances, p.ex. du thé, qui doivent infuser dans l'emballage
B65B 43/50 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou debout; Alimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p.ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetage; Mise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissage; Maintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de tables ou tourelles rotatives
80.
CONTROL METHOD IN A PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR ARTICLES AND A PRODUCTION APPARATUS FOR ARTICLES OPERATING ACCORDING TO THIS METHOD
A method for controlling a production process for articles includes: feeding a plurality of articles to a first operating unit where the articles are subjected to a first processing operation; controlling at least one characteristic of the articles outgoing from the first operating unit; identifying among the outgoing articles a first group and a second group of articles, in which the at least one characteristic is respectively in accordance or not with predetermined quality parameters; transferring the articles outgoing from the first operating unit to at least one second operating unit, where the articles are subjected to at least one second processing operation; allowing the at least one second operating unit to perform the at least one second processing operation on the first group of articles; receiving the articles outgoing from the at least one second operating unit, and then discarding the second group of articles.
B65B 57/04 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou à la mauvaise présentation du matériau d'attache ou d'emballage des réceptacles ou des paquets et dont le fonctionnement commande ou arrête l'alimentation de ce matériau, de ces réceptacles ou paquets
B65B 43/50 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou debout; Alimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p.ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetage; Mise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissage; Maintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de tables ou tourelles rotatives
B65B 29/02 - Emballage de substances, p.ex. du thé, qui doivent infuser dans l'emballage
B65B 65/00 - MACHINES, APPAREILS, DISPOSITIFS OU PROCÉDÉS D'EMBALLAGE D'OBJETS OU DE MATÉRIAUX; DÉBALLAGE D'OBJETS - Parties constitutives particulières aux machines à emballer non prévues ailleurs; Aménagements de ces parties constitutives
Conveyor track (100) comprising an endless conveyor (101) and a linear magnetic conveyor (102), where the endless conveyor (101) comprise support rails (103) arranged at each side of the endless conveyor (101), and where the linear magnetic conveyor (102) comprise guide rails (105) arranged at each side of the magnetic conveyor (102), wherein the centre axle (106) of the guide rails (105) is inclined with respect to a horizontal direction. The advantage of the invention is that a conveyor track is provided, where pallets can be positioned in a quick and precise manner. This allows for a flexible and quick handling of pallets.
A feeding group includes a tray to retain articles arranged in discrete rows, an inlet station to receive the tray, a transfer device to move the tray, and a retaining device to retain the tray during movement of the tray between the inlet station and an unloading station. The retaining device is to further release the tray at an outlet station. The feeding group also includes an unloading device to unload the articles from the tray at the unloading station. The unloading station includes a conveyor device to receive the discrete rows unloaded from the tray.
B65G 47/248 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les retournant ou en les intervertissant
B65G 65/23 - Dispositifs pour basculer et vider les réceptacles
B65G 47/26 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs arrangeant les objets, p.ex. faisant varier l'espace entre chaque objet
83.
METHOD FOR FORMING CONTAINERS FILLED WITH A PRODUCT AND SEALED
Described herein is a method for forming containers filled with a product (202) and sealed, which comprises the step of producing, starting from a web (100) of packaging material, single semi-finished containers (300), sealed, filled with product (202), and separated from one another, each single semi-finished container (300) comprising a first end wall (305) and a second end wall (306) opposite to one another, and a plurality of side walls (301, 302, 303, 304) that extend one after another along a closed perimeter. The method further comprises the step of exerting, via a pair of pressure members (21, 22), a pressure on two opposed side walls (301, 303) of each semi-finished container (300) to arrange the two opposed side walls (301, 303) in respective reference planes of lie (P1, P2).
B65B 61/24 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour façonner ou refaçonner les paquets achevés
B65B 9/20 - Enserrage d'objets les uns à la suite des autres ou de quantités de matériaux, dans des bandes tubulaires préformées ou dans des bandes en forme de tubes autour des tuyères de remplissage, p.ex. des bandes tubulaires extrudées les bandes étant mises en forme de tube sur place autour des tuyères de remplissage
B65B 57/02 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou à la mauvaise présentation du matériau d'attache ou d'emballage des réceptacles ou des paquets
84.
A SEALED PACK PROVIDED WITH A REUSABLE CLOSING TAB
A pack (1) that has: a group (14) of articles; a wrap (3) with a parallelepiped shape that encloses the group (14) of articles and has, at the top and at the front, an article extraction opening (19); and a closing tab (20) that is fixed to the wrap (3) in a re-sticking manner so as to open and close the extraction opening (19) of the wrap (3). The wrap (3) has an upper wall (15), through which part of the extraction opening (19) is obtained, a front wall (16), through which a remaining part of the extraction opening (19) is obtained, and a front corner (18) defined between the front wall (16) and the upper wall (15) and has a rounded shape.
B65D 85/10 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigarettes
85.
WRAPPING UNIT AND METHOD TO PRODUCE TWO SEALED WRAPS, TOGETHER, BY SIMULTANEOUSLY FOLDING TWO WRAPPING SHEETS AROUND TWO CORRESPONDING GROUPS OF SMOKING ARTICLES
Wrapping unit (B) and wrapping method to produce, together, two sealed wraps (3). The following are provided: a wrapping conveyor (39), which is designed to move the two groups (14) of smoking articles next to one another and coupled to the two wrapping sheets (18) along a straight and horizontal wrapping path (P3); two folding devices (52), each coupled to the wrapping conveyor (39) and arranged along the wrapping path (P3) in order to fold two opposite ends of a wrapping sheet (18) around a corresponding group (14) of smoking articles; and two sealing devices (55), each coupled to the wrapping conveyor ((39)) and arranged along the wrapping path (P3) downstream of the respective folding device (52) to form a seal on two sides of a wrapping sheet (18) folded around a corresponding group (14) of smoking articles.
B65B 11/32 - Enveloppement d'objets ou de quantités de matériaux, par déplacement de l'enveloppe et du contenu sur des parcours déterminés sur un parcours courbe, p.ex. sur des tables ou tourelles rotatives pour plier les enveloppes en forme de tube autour du contenu et ensuite former des plis de fermeture de forme similaire, aux extrémités opposées du tube
B65B 19/04 - Disposition, alimentation ou présentation des cigarettes
B65B 19/20 - Mise en place des cigarettes ou de paquets de cigarettes dans des réceptacles préformés dans des boîtes avec couvercles à charnières
B65B 19/22 - Enveloppement des cigarettes; Emballage des cigarettes dans des réceptacles formés par pliage du matériau d'emballage autour de gabarits
B65B 19/28 - Dispositifs de commande pour les machines à emballer les cigarettes ou les cigares
B65D 85/10 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigarettes
86.
GROUPING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GROUPING DISCRETE ROWS OF ARTICLES INTO A CONTINUOUS ROW OF ARTICLES
A grouping device includes a feeding device with a plurality of elongated transport elements to support at least one of discrete rows of articles to be grouped and defining a respective seat in which an open or openable longitudinal end is defined. The grouping device further includes a pusher device to contact a discrete row of articles so that the discrete row slides out of one of the elongated transport elements, and an unloading device to receive, through an interchange zone, the discrete row unloaded through a longitudinal end. The feeding device is configured to position, in sequence, each elongated transport element at the interchange zone.
B65G 47/28 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs arrangeant les objets, p.ex. faisant varier l'espace entre chaque objet pendant le transport par un seul transporteur
Sortation system (1) comprising a first product path (2) and a second product path (3), where the first product path (2) comprises a linear magnetic conveyor (4) and a first endless chain conveyor (5), where the second product path (3) comprises a second conveyor (6), where the sortation system (1) comprises a plurality of carriers (7) and a plurality of containers (8), where the first product path (2) is arranged to convey the carriers (7) and where the second conveyor path (3) is arranged to convey the containers (8) with a constant first speed, where part of the linear magnetic conveyor (4) is arranged adjacent and in parallel with the second conveyor (6), that a carrier (7) is provided with magnetic means (30) such that it can be conveyed by the linear magnetic conveyor (4), and that the linear magnetic conveyor (4) is arranged to convey the carrier (7) with a varying speed and to control the position of the carrier (7) individually. The advantage of the invention is that a product can be transferred from a carrier to a container in an efficient manner.
B65G 47/52 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p.ex. pour décharger ou alimenter
B65G 54/02 - Transporteurs non mécaniques, non prévus ailleurs électrostatiques, électriques ou magnétiques
B65G 17/00 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p.ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuels; Transporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge
88.
WRAPPING UNIT AND METHOD TO PRODUCE TWO WRAPS, TOGETHER, BY SIMULTANEOUSLY FOLDING TWO WRAPPING SHEETS AROUND TWO CORRESPONDING GROUPS OF SMOKING ARTICLES
Wrapping unit (B) and wrapping method to produce two wraps (3), together, by simultaneously folding two wrapping sheets (18) around two corresponding groups (14) of smoking articles, The following are provided: a wrapping drum (46), which supports at least two pockets (48), which are axially next to one another and are designed to each contain a corresponding group (14) of smoking articles; a first transfer station (S7), which is configured to insert into each pocket (48) a group (14) of smoking articles and a wrapping sheet (18), that folds in a "U"-shape around the group (14) of smoking articles; a second transfer station (S4) which is configured to extract from each pocket (48) a group (14) of smoking articles and a wrapping sheet (18) at least partially folded around the group (14) of smoking articles; and a folding device (49), which is arranged along the periphery of the wrapping drum (46) and is designed to fold each wrapping sheet (18) around the corresponding group (14) of smoking articles.
B65B 35/26 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p.ex. transport de ces articles par transporteurs rotatifs
B65B 11/30 - Enveloppement d'objets ou de quantités de matériaux, par déplacement de l'enveloppe et du contenu sur des parcours déterminés sur un parcours courbe, p.ex. sur des tables ou tourelles rotatives pour plier les enveloppes en forme de tube autour du contenu
B65B 11/40 - Enveloppement d'objets ou de quantités de matériaux, par déplacement de l'enveloppe et du contenu sur des parcours déterminés sur une combinaison de parcours rectiligne et courbe pour plier les enveloppes en forme de tube autour du contenu
89.
PACKER MACHINE AND WRAPPING METHOD TO PRODUCE A RIGID PACK FOR SMOKING ARTICLES
A packer machine (33) and a wrapping method to produce a rigid pack (1) for smoking articles. The following are provided: a forming conveyor (37), which moves along a forming path (Pl); a hopper (34), which is arranged in front of the forming conveyor (37); a first wrapping conveyor (38), which is designed to move a group (14) of smoking articles and a wrapping sheet (18) along a first wrapping path (P2); a second wrapping conveyor (39), which is designed to move the group (14) of smoking articles at least partially wrapped in the wrapping sheet (18) along a second horizontal and straight wrapping path (P3) in order to create a wrap (3); and a first wrapping drum (66), which supports at least one pocket (67) designed to house a wrap (3) and a blank (32) and is mounted so as to rotate around a first horizontal rotation axis (68), which is perpendicular to the second wrapping path (P3), in order to move the first pocket (67) along a third circular wrapping path. The first wrapping conveyor (38) has at least one second wrapping drum (43), which supports at least one second pocket (45) designed to contain the group (14) of smoking articles and is mounted so as to rotate around a second horizontal rotation axis (44), which is parallel to the second wrapping path (P3) and perpendicular to the first rotation axis (68), in order to move the second pocket (45) along the first wrapping path (P2).
B65B 19/22 - Enveloppement des cigarettes; Emballage des cigarettes dans des réceptacles formés par pliage du matériau d'emballage autour de gabarits
B65B 11/00 - Emballage par enveloppement, p.ex. en enfermant partiellement ou complètement des objets ou des quantités de matériaux dans des bandelettes, feuilles ou enveloppes en matière flexible
B65B 65/00 - MACHINES, APPAREILS, DISPOSITIFS OU PROCÉDÉS D'EMBALLAGE D'OBJETS OU DE MATÉRIAUX; DÉBALLAGE D'OBJETS - Parties constitutives particulières aux machines à emballer non prévues ailleurs; Aménagements de ces parties constitutives
B65B 35/20 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p.ex. transport de ces articles par poussoirs oscillants ou à mouvement alternatif
90.
PACK PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE BLISTER OPENABLE BY MEANS OF SLIDING
A pack comprising: at least one product; a blister provided with a pocket, which houses the product and has an open end surrounded by a flat edge, and a closing tab, connected to the flat edge of the pocket to close the open end; and a support body, which houses the blister in a sliding manner to allow the blister to move relative to the support body between a closing position, in which the product cannot be removed from the pocket, and an extraction position, in which the product can be removed from the pocket. A connection end of the closing tab is fixed to the support body in a permanent and inseparable manner so that the sliding movement of the blister relative to the support body from the closing position to the extraction position causes a progressive separation of the closing tab from the flat edge of the pocket.
B65D 43/20 - Couvercles ou chapeaux inamovibles coulissables linéairement
B65D 75/36 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage une ou les deux feuilles ou flans étant renfoncés pour épouser la forme du contenu une feuille ou un flan étant renfoncés et l'autre fait d'une feuille plate relativement rigide, p.ex. empaquetage pour ampoules
B65D 77/20 - Fermetures des réceptacles formées après remplissage en appliquant des couvercles ou chapeaux séparés
B65B 11/52 - Enserrage d'objets ou de quantités de matériau en plaçant le contenu entre deux feuilles, p.ex. des feuilles comportant des poches, et en fixant ensemble leurs bords libres opposés une des feuilles étant rendue plastique, p.ex. par chauffage, et forcée par la pression exercée par un fluide, p.ex. à l'aide du vide, à s'engager avec l'autre feuille et avec le contenu, p.ex. emballage sous peau
A method is described for making a package (100) of smoking articles comprising an ordered group of packets (102) containing smoking articles, comprising the steps of: - making a succession of packets (102) advance along a first advancing-path (K1), wherein said succession comprises a repeating series of packets comprising a first packet (1021) and at least one further packet ( 102n), wherein the packets of the series have a homologous side with a given orientation; - applying at least one predetermined quantity of glue on the homologous side (102 A) of the at least one further packet (102I) or of the first packet (102I) of the repeating series of packets; - grouping the packets (102) of the repeating series of packets along a first grouping direction (X2) orthogonal to the homologous sides (102A) of the packets, wherein the step of grouping includes pushing the at least one further packet 102II) along the first grouping direction (X2) bringing the homologous side (102 A) of the at least one further packet (102II) or of the first packet (102I) against the first packet (102I) or the at least one further packet (102II), so that the glue applied to the homologous side of the at least one further packet (102II) or of the first packet (102I) produces a joint between the first packet (102I) and the at least one further packet (102II), the first packet (102I) and the at least one further packet (102II) thus forming an ordered group or sub-group (103) of packets glued together.
Described herein is a method for forming containers filled with a product and sealed starting from a web (100) of packaging material. The method comprises: feeding the web (100) along a work path (K) parallel to a longitudinal edge (100 A) of the web (100); welding a strip of heat- sealable material (120) on the longitudinal edge (100 A) according to an arrangement in which the strip (120) extends along the longitudinal edge (100 A) and has a first portion (120 A) overlying the longitudinal edge (100 A) and a second portion (120B) projecting from the longitudinal edge (100A); acquiring an image of the first portion (120 A) of the strip (120) via an optical acquisition device (80); processing the image; and determining an indication of quality of the weld of the strip (120) on the longitudinal edge (100A) on the basis of the processing.
B29C 65/36 - Assemblage d'éléments préformés; Appareils à cet effet par chauffage, avec ou sans pressage avec des éléments chauffés qui restent dans le joint, p.ex. un "élément de soudage perdu" chauffés par induction
B29C 65/50 - Assemblage d'éléments préformés; Appareils à cet effet en utilisant des adhésifs utilisant des rubans adhésifs
B65B 51/26 - Dispositifs spécialement adaptés pour faire des coutures transversales ou longitudinales dans les bandes ou les tubes
B65B 57/02 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou à la mauvaise présentation du matériau d'attache ou d'emballage des réceptacles ou des paquets
Rigid package (1) of smoking articles comprising: a group (2) of articles; a wrapping (3) which wraps the group (2) of smoking articles; a container (4) which contains the wrapping (3) and has an opening (45) from which the wrapping (3) protrudes; a lid (5) which is hinged to the container (4) and is movable to open and close the opening (45) of the container (4); a stiffening element (6) which is arranged inside the wrapping (3) and has a front wall (60) arranged between a front wall (30) of the wrapping (3) and a front face (20) of the group (2) of articles; a pair of side walls (61) arranged between side walls (32) of the wrapping (3) and lateral faces (22) of the group (2) of articles, respectively. The group (2) of smoking articles has a width (L2) and/or thickness (W2) smaller than the width (l1) and/or thickness (W1) of the wrapping (3). The stiffening element (6) has a pair of connecting walls (62) each connected to the front wall (60) at a first weakening line (7) and to the side wall (61) at a second weakening line (8). At least one between the first weakening line (7) and the second weakening line (8) has at least one curved portion (7a, 8a).
B65D 85/10 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigarettes
94.
AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING MOLASSES INTO CONTAINERS
An apparatus (10) is described for dispensing molasses into containers (110), comprising: - an extruding device (20) for making a continuous rod of molasses (100); - a valve unit (40) comprising a nozzle (42) having an opening (42D) for delivering the molasses rod (100), and a closing member (44), which is movable between an open position, in which the molasses rod is allowed to pass through the opening (42D) of the nozzle (42), and a closing position, in which the closing member (44) closes the opening (42D) of the nozzle so as to separate a predetermined quantity of molasses (100) from the continuous rod of molasses (100).
B65B 19/00 - Emballage d'objets tubulaires ou en forme de baguettes, susceptibles d'être endommagés par frottement ou pression, p.ex. cigarettes, cigares, macaronis, spaghettis, chalumeaux pour boire ou électrodes de soudage
B65B 39/00 - Ajutages, entonnoirs ou guides pour introduire des objets ou matériaux dans les réceptacles ou les emballages
B65B 39/12 - Ajutages, entonnoirs ou guides pour introduire des objets ou matériaux dans les réceptacles ou les emballages pouvant se rapprocher ou s'éloigner du réceptacle ou de l'emballage durant le remplissage
A24B 3/14 - Façonnage de produits de tabac reconstitués, p.ex. matériaux d'enrobage, feuilles, feuilles simulées, rouleaux, pains; Forme de ces produits
95.
COUPLING DEVICE FOR COUPLING A COMPONENT TO AN ARTICLE
A coupling device for coupling a component to an article includes a first retaining member that retains the component, a second retaining member that retains the article, a movement system for moving the first retaining member and the second retaining member between a non-operating position where the component and the article are spaced apart from one another, and an operating position where the component and the article are in a coupling position, and a detection system for detecting the positioning of the component on the first retaining member. The detection system includes an image detector device for capturing at least one image of the component when the component is retained by the first retaining member, and a processing unit provided for analysing the image captured by the image detector device and verifying if the component is retained on the first retaining member in a predefined position.
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p.ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p.ex. couvercles, capuchons
B65B 57/08 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou à la mauvaise présentation du matériau d'attache ou d'emballage des réceptacles ou des paquets et dont le fonctionnement arrête ou commande la vitesse de la machine entière
B65B 51/14 - Application ou production de chaleur ou de pression ou les deux à la fois par éléments oscillants ou à mouvement alternatif
B65B 43/50 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou debout; Alimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p.ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetage; Mise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissage; Maintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de tables ou tourelles rotatives
B65B 29/02 - Emballage de substances, p.ex. du thé, qui doivent infuser dans l'emballage
An electric battery (1) comprises a hollow container (2) having a side wall (3) and a bottom wall (4) defining an inner cavity (7), an upper portion (8) comprising an outer surface (53); an electrochemical cell (9) inserted into the inner cavity (7) of the hollow container (2); an insert made of electrically conductive material (15) mechanically and electrically connected to a pole of said electrochemical cell (9); a lid (30) positioned to close the hollow container (2) at said upper portion (8); an overlapping region (50) in which the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2) is positioned axially above the lid (30) and above a connection portion (21 ) of the insert made of electrically conductive material (15). A welding (42) between at least the connection portion (21) of the insert made of electrically conductive material (15) and the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2), wherein the welding (42) is placed in the overlapping region (50) on the side facing the outer surface (53) of the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2).
H01M 50/169 - Couvercles caractérisés par le procédé d’assemblage des boîtiers avec des couvercles par soudage, brasage ou brasage tendre
H01M 50/566 - Bornes caractérisées par leur procédé de fabrication par soudage, brasage ou brasage tendre
H01M 50/545 - Bornes formées par le boîtier de l’élément
H01M 10/0587 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure enroulés, c. à d. des électrodes positives enroulées, des électrodes négatives enroulées et des séparateurs enroulés
In an apparatus and a packaging process of capsules with an opening closed by a laminar lid obtained by cutting a strip, the ability of transporting the laminar lids in several lines is introduced, reducing the overall dimensions. The apparatus includes: a cutting device with a mechanism defining a portion of the strip where the strip is tensioned in a respective cutting plane, and one or more punches obtaining the laminar lids from the strip; a carousel-like transfer device, having transfer members movable along a closed path, with gripping heads configured to receive respective laminar lids from the cutting device. The cutting plane is in a vertical position, and the mutual position of the cutting device and the transfer device defines a gripping spot of the closed path, the laminar lids being retained in the transfer members on a respective plane in a vertical position.
B65B 7/01 - Machines caractérisées par l'incorporation de moyens pour fabriquer les fermetures avant leur application
B65B 29/02 - Emballage de substances, p.ex. du thé, qui doivent infuser dans l'emballage
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p.ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p.ex. couvercles, capuchons
B65B 7/16 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p.ex. boîtes ou cartons
An electric battery (1) comprises a hollow container (2) having a side wall (3) and a bottom wall (4) defining an inner cavity (7), an upper portion (8) opposite to the bottom wall (4) along an axial direction, an electrochemical cell (9) inserted into the inner cavity (7) of the hollow container (2), an insert made of electrically conductive material (15) mechanically and electrically connected to an anode of the electrochemical cell (9), a lid (30) placed to close the hollow container (2) at the upper portion (8) and comprising a peripheral portion (31). The insert made of electrically conductive material (15) comprises a connection portion (21) interposed between the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2) and the peripheral portion (31) of the lid (2) and in electrical contact with at least the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2). The peripheral portion (31) of the lid (30) is in electrical contact with at least the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2).
H01M 10/0587 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure enroulés, c. à d. des électrodes positives enroulées, des électrodes négatives enroulées et des séparateurs enroulés
H01M 50/152 - Couvercles caractérisés par leur forme pour des cellules ayant une section transversale courbée, p.ex. ronde ou elliptique
H01M 50/167 - Couvercles caractérisés par le procédé d’assemblage des boîtiers avec des couvercles par sertissage
H01M 50/169 - Couvercles caractérisés par le procédé d’assemblage des boîtiers avec des couvercles par soudage, brasage ou brasage tendre
H01M 50/531 - Connexions d’électrodes dans un boîtier de batterie
A method for assembling an electric battery (1) comprises providing a hollow container (2) having a side wall (3) and a bottom wall (4) defining an inner cavity (7), providing an upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2) opposite said bottom wall (4) along an axial direction, providing an insert of electrically conductive material (15) comprising a connection portion (21), providing a lid (30) comprising a peripheral portion (31), inserting an electrochemical cell (9) into the inner cavity (7), mechanically and electrically connecting the insert of electrically conductive material (15) to an anode of said electrochemical cell (9). It is further provided for placing the connection portion (21) of the insert of electrically conductive material (15) in electrical contact with the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2), placing the peripheral portion (31 ) of the lid (30) in contact with the connection portion (21), mechanically joining in a stable manner the connection portion (21) of the insert of electrically conductive material (15), the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2) and the peripheral portion (31) of the lid (30) and putting the peripheral portion (31) of the lid (30) in electrical contact with the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2).
H01M 10/0587 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure enroulés, c. à d. des électrodes positives enroulées, des électrodes négatives enroulées et des séparateurs enroulés
H01M 50/152 - Couvercles caractérisés par leur forme pour des cellules ayant une section transversale courbée, p.ex. ronde ou elliptique
H01M 50/167 - Couvercles caractérisés par le procédé d’assemblage des boîtiers avec des couvercles par sertissage
H01M 50/169 - Couvercles caractérisés par le procédé d’assemblage des boîtiers avec des couvercles par soudage, brasage ou brasage tendre
H01M 50/531 - Connexions d’électrodes dans un boîtier de batterie
A method for assembling an electric battery (1) comprises providing a hollow container (2) having a side wall (3) and a bottom wall (4) defining an inner cavity (7); providing an upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2) comprising an outer surface (53); providing an insert made of electrically conductive material (15) comprising a connection portion (21); providing a lid (30); inserting an electrochemical cell (9) into the inner cavity (7) of the hollow container (2); mechanically and electrically connecting the insert made of electrically conductive material (15) to a pole of the electrochemical cell (9); closing the inner cavity (7) of the hollow container (2) with the lid (30), creating an overlapping region in which the upper portion of the hollow container (2) is positioned axially above the lid (30) and the connection portion (21) of the insert made of electrically conductive material (15). Welding together at least the connection portion (21) of the insert made of electrically conductive material (15) and the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2) at the overlapping region (50) by acting with a welder on the side facing the outer surface (53) of the upper portion (8) of the hollow container (2).
H01M 50/169 - Couvercles caractérisés par le procédé d’assemblage des boîtiers avec des couvercles par soudage, brasage ou brasage tendre
H01M 50/566 - Bornes caractérisées par leur procédé de fabrication par soudage, brasage ou brasage tendre
H01M 50/545 - Bornes formées par le boîtier de l’élément
H01M 10/0587 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure enroulés, c. à d. des électrodes positives enroulées, des électrodes négatives enroulées et des séparateurs enroulés
