DE102011007935A1 - Container treatment and/or handling and/or transport module assembly for transporting, handling and/or treating containers i.e. bottles, has transport units connected to preset movement paths, and guided on track system and/or track support - Google Patents

Abstract

The assembly has a container transport device (30) directly arranged downstream to a container treatment- and/or handling module (20) for transporting and distributing individual containers (1) to supply devices. The transport device includes separate transport units (28) movable and controllable independent of each other. The transport units are connected to preset movement paths, and guided on a track system (32) and/or a track support. The container treatment- and/or handling module comprises a labeling module (22) for labeling the containers. An independent claim is also included for a method for transporting, handling and/or treating containers.

Description

The present invention relates to an arrangement of a plurality of container handling and / or container treatment modules coupled to one another and arranged in a directly successive treatment sequence according to the features of the preamble of claim 1. The invention further relates to a method for transporting, treating and / or handling containers with the Features of the independent method claim 13.

When combining and packaging individual containers, for example of filled bottles, they are normally delivered in succession from a processing machine, for example from a filling line or a labeling device, in order to combine them in downstream processing stages and / or to otherwise package them. For assembling and packaging a plurality of containers in a container, the supply of the container to the packaging machine in a mass flow is preferred. The container transport between a labeling machine and a packaging machine can, for example. According to the 1A and 1B respectively. The example. From the labeling device (not shown) supplied container 1 are individually via a rotating conveyor and / or transfer device such as a rotary star 2a or a screw conveyor 2 B on a conveyor belt 3 transferred and in the transport direction TR to further processing device (not shown), in particular to a packaging machine, onward. The containers 1 be in the range of the conveyor belt 3 accumulated and promoted in the mass flow M to the packaging machine, not shown here. In front of the packaging machine are the containers 1 corresponding 2 by means of dividing elements arranged perpendicular to the transport plane 9 in separate streets 4 divided and then separated and in groups of containers 5a divided in order to form the desired packaging units in the subsequent packaging device can. The streets 4 can optionally be arranged funnel-shaped or angular to each other.

One way to form container groups 5a or containers 5b is exemplary in 3 shown. The inside of an alley 4 in-line containers 1 be by means of a grouping device 7 divided into the desired units and then with the help of gripping means 11 further transported to the subsequent packaging device (not shown).

The order of the container from the mass flow out requires a relatively complex container and / or container handling which can lead to frequent errors. The transport of the container itself is relatively susceptible to interference.

From the DE 197 52 908 A1 For example, a method for automatically sorting objects is known. The objects are given in a steady flow in a random order Zuführband and promoted to a grouping device. A recognition device detects the position and position of the incoming objects on the feed belt and reports this data to a belt speed-taking control unit for a handling device, which sorts the objects into a grouped order state. The objects are grouped on the feed belt and conveyed further, the control unit evaluating the random order state on the feed belt and determining the position of a group on the feed belt.

The DE 10 2004 048 515 A1 describes a sorting device and a conveyor for piece goods such as bottles and a method for conveying or sorting of such cargo. The cargo is picked up, held and transported to delivery points. The holding devices are arranged at individual transport units, which can be controlled individually from a receiving location to a selectable delivery point.

The WO 2009/153080 A1 further discloses a method and apparatus for the orderly assembly of articles wherein loose, ungrouped articles having at least one infeed band are fed to at least one grouping device. The grouping device places the articles on an outlet conveyor in succession in a plurality of containerless groups. In addition, containerless grouped articles are fed to a packaging device via the outlet conveyor.

A primary object of the invention is seen to provide an improved, more effective and reliable container handling and transport, which allows containers as quickly as possible and trouble-free from a first processing device, in particular a labeling, to another processing and / or handling device, in particular a packaging device or packaging station to transport. The proposed system should be as flexible as possible and, if possible, allow individually configured article compilations and / or packages and / or pallet layers or the like to be produced.

These objects of the invention are achieved by the subject matter having the features of claim 1. Further advantageous Embodiments are described by the subclaims. Thus, in order to achieve the objects of the invention, the present invention proposes an arrangement of a plurality of container handling and / or container handling modules coupled to one another and in immediate succession of treatment sequences. This arrangement comprises a labeling module and a directly downstream transport module for the controlled and orderly promotion and distribution of individual containers or groups of two or more containers to or on feeders to a packing module, which are the same for the combination of groups, containers and / or pallet layers or different containers and / or containers is prepared. These modules can be structurally combined. In particular, the labeling module and the packing module can be combined to form a structural unit, by which means in particular a blocking of the modules can be meant.

A variant embodiment may provide a packing module, which is prepared for the combination of groups, containers and / or pallet layers of the same or different containers and / or containers and / or containers, each with different containers or varieties. Optionally, an outlet or transfer star can be connected to the labeling module or to the labeling modules for transporting and conveying the containers or containers. From this outlet or transfer star can optionally be divided into two or three stars coupled with it, in order to divide the article or Gebinde stream simply or multiply in this way.

Optionally, the outlet or transfer stars or directly to the labeling a responsible for the transport of containers so-called. Shuttle system connect, which can be formed by a variety of variants of autonomous, semi-autonomous, track-based or track-independent. Shuttles, optionally above are suspended on tracks or can run on suitable track documents. In this context, a shuttle system is understood to be an arrangement of a plurality of transport modules which are movable independently of one another and each of which can convey one or more containers or one or more containers at the same time between the labeling module and the packing module. According to an advantageous embodiment variant, such a shuttle system can replace further handling devices, since such shuttle systems can transport their transported goods directly to the packing machine. For example, such a shuttle system according to the invention can completely replace a so-called pick-and-place system, since the shuttle units can travel to the packing machine. According to a preferred embodiment, the shuttle system is arranged between the labeling module and the packaging module essentially without further handling devices or is blocked with these modules.

A technical alternative may be formed by a Verteilweiche, which may optionally be provided in each branch and the incoming container or Gebindenstrom example. Split on two or more streets. These preferably a plurality of delivery streams can a pick and place system (see below), that the desired packaging units are assembled or fed directly to the packing module. Such distribution points may possibly be cascaded or staggered one or more times, whereby a multiple distribution into any number of individual streams can be made from a single container stream.

According to a preferred embodiment, the packing module and / or at least one conveyor alley can be assigned a so-called pick-and-place system. Thus, for example, in each case at least one pick-and-place system can be provided for each conveyor lane. According to an alternative embodiment, in each case a single pick-and-place system can be used or be responsible for a plurality of parallel lanes. With the system, for example, individual containers or pre-grouped container units are removed from the delivery streams and deposited on a conveyor belt in a suitable position and put together to form packages, which are then packed in the packing module accordingly.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the labeling module is followed by a star distributor. It is a Hauptausgangsstern, which receives the container coming from the labeling and alternately emits to two downstream distribution star, so that a division of the container takes place on two flow rates. By means of distribution points the flow rates are then further to each three, d. H. divided into six separate lanes. The container streams, which are now divided into six lanes, can be combined to form container groups by means of suitable grouping devices and assembled on a conveyor belt into desired containers.

In the following, the advantages of the invention are again clearly highlighted. In the known state of the art, a frequently occurring problem is that the containers leave a labeling module in orderly formation, but that subsequently the order is abolished during transport in the mass flow and in the distribution of the containers from the mass flow in alleys again must be made. For this purpose, the invention provides an improved solution.

In order to avoid disruptions during transport and redistribution, the containers are transferred directly after the labeling module, for example, to an individual transport system. The orderly transport of the containers can be maintained with the invention, wherein the buffer must be dispensed with by the mass flow. The individual transport system always takes up a container or even a larger specific number of containers. This transport system has the advantage that it is guided and can create directly over switches and one-piece specific formations for the subsequently arranged packing module. The containers themselves have no or only limited contact with each other, whereby damage and / or noise can be avoided.

Thus, a single-lane baying of the container can be found directly after the labeling. This can, for example, be divided over points and thus already provides a first direction of the formation. Through a one-piece, the second direction of the formation can be created. If several containers are placed on a system, a division can also be made directly after the labeling module. The formation can now be packed or packed by the packing module.

The transport system can, for example, be driven by a driving chain. But it is also conceivable and can be very advantageous that / if each system has its own drive. The use of linear motors, currentless power transmission or other known drives is possible. The transport system can also be moved via a connection of the individual transport systems, for example by pulling or pushing. The division into several rows can be done by a switch, eg. Via a rail, a so-called. Pusher o. The like., But also via an individual steering system. The division can also be done on its own drive.

The transport system can be a platform (shuttle) on which the container is placed. If necessary, the container can be fixed positively or non-positively. Also, the suction or the magnetic fixing in magnetic containers is conceivable. According to an alternative embodiment, the transport system accesses the containers. This is conceivable from below, from the side, but also from above. Thus, the transport system z. B. as a packing tulip hanging, driving, or running as a sideways moving gripper. The shuttles can thus be moved and / or guided by means of track systems of all kinds, but optionally also by means of linear motors or magnetic drives or the like. Thus, for example, the shuttles may have a plurality of runners which allow a magnetic drive in cooperation with coils or stators on the guides.

By a rotation of the individual transport systems can be carried out a container orientation. This may be necessary in the case of special container shapes, and furthermore the alignment of the label can take place as a result.

Due to the individual guidance different products can be mixed. It is conceivable that two or more transport streams, for example, from several labeling modules with different containers are led together to create mixed containers, so-called. Rainbow pallets or mixed pallets.

The transport system can also at least partially take over the tasks of the packing module by z. B. the packing tulips can perform a vertical stroke and thus containers can be used in containers. It is also conceivable that the containers are set to a predefined position in the packing module.

The emptied transport units are returned to the labeling module after the packing module, so that a cycle is created.

By the transport system, the railing guidance of the separating elements for dividing the container from a mass flow in streets and the necessary in a product change readjustment of the separating elements can be replaced. Damage to the containers can be avoided. In addition, unfilled lanes can be avoided and downtimes reduced. The noise level can be significantly reduced, especially in glass bottles, since there is no transport of the bottles in the mass flow, in which they touch each other on all sides, permanently collide and thereby not only scratch, but also produce high noise levels. The route control opens up new commission options. The gripping of the individual containers also prevents the containers from falling over and resulting disturbances.

The invention can be used as a transport system of containers. The transport system can perform tasks such as forming, aligning, blending and packing, which are otherwise performed by their own machines.

In order to avoid the disturbances caused by the currently used system, the containers coming out of the labeling module are thus distributed directly to transport streams. In particular, no damming of the containers to a disordered mass flow takes place after the labeling module. Instead, the containers are split directly into at least two lanes.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, this is done, for example, by so-called star distributors, by distribution points o. Ä. Star distributor largely correspond to the known inlet and outlet stars. The labeled containers are removed from the labeling module via a main star. Upon contact with a first distributor star, the containers No. 1, 3, 5, 7 ... (2n + 1) are handed over. Upon contact with a second distributor star, the remaining containers 2, 4, 6, 8 (2n) are transferred. Thus, a division of the container coming out of the labeling module takes place on two lines. This system can also be varied at a suitable pitch; For example, a division from one to three lines is possible. It is also possible to divide up to four or more lines. The advantage of this system is a continuous division of the container streams, which can handle very high speeds, as dictated by the labeling module. Another combination with conventional distribution points is also possible.

A Verteilweiche can already provide a pre-formation of the container by z. B. for a 6-pack formation always two containers one after the other into the respective alley and then alternately filled the next alley again with two containers.

The transport of the containers can be dammed, for example, so that the generation of a distance between the containers or on a shuttle is possible. The lined containers can now be placed in a desired formation via pick-and-place systems or used directly in containers. The power for translating the container formations onto the conveyor belt or the shuttle system may be u. a. be increased by a juxtaposition of successive pick-and-place systems.

By the orderly promotion of the container, a given picking done, can be created with the mixed containers, rainbow pallets and almost any other mixed pallets.

The system always ensures an even gas filling due to the controlled distribution.

The pick-and-place system can detect the containers individually or in groups. The groups can be designed so that a plurality of containers of the formation are arranged in one direction or that already the complete formation is formed. The tool required for this purpose, for example. Gripping devices for the container, may additionally have movable units to z. B. to achieve the exact container spacing for the desired container or to rotate the container to z. B. to show the labels to the outside, if desired.

If the pick-place system is designed to be movable in the running direction of the containers, in particular by synchronizing the pick-and-place system to container speed, the translation without stopper can be facilitated and a continuous container flow without stopping (so-called stop and go) can be achieved ,

The invention can be used as a transport system for conveying, distributing, steering and order picking of containers. The transport system can handle tasks such as forming, aligning, blending, and packing, which are otherwise performed by your own machines. The system can thus be used in particular for dividing containers coming from a labeling module or another container handling or processing machine into containers and formatting the containers for subsequent processing by a packing module.

In the following, embodiments of the invention and their advantages with reference to the accompanying figures will be explained in more detail. The proportions of the individual elements to one another in the figures do not always correspond to the actual size ratios, since some shapes are simplified and other shapes are shown enlarged in relation to other elements for better illustration.

1A and 1B show schematically the container transport between a labeling machine and a packaging machine according to known prior art.

2 shows the division of the container from a mass flow in streets according to known prior art.

3 exemplifies the known from the prior art formation of containers.

4 shows a first embodiment of a method or system for dividing the coming of a labeling module container.

5 shows transport units with gripping elements.

6 shows further embodiments of gripping elements.

7 shows the correct positioning of containers by transport units.

8A to C show various views of another embodiment of a transport system.

9 shows the connection of different transport systems.

10 shows an embodiment with several labeling modules

11 shows various possibilities of forming mixed containers and mixed pallets.

12 shows a second embodiment for dividing the coming of a labeling module container.

13 shows a star distributor.

For identical or equivalent elements of the invention, identical reference numerals are used. Furthermore, for the sake of clarity, only reference symbols are shown in the individual figures, which are required for the description of the respective figure. The illustrated embodiments are merely examples of how the device or method of the invention may be configured and are not an exhaustive limitation.

The in the 1 to 3 variants shown are known from the prior art and have already been described above.

The schematic representation of 4 shows a first embodiment of the direct distribution of the from a labeling module 10 coming container 1 and feeding them to a packing module 12 , The over a spout or rotary star 2a from the labeling module 10 transported container 1 be from transport units 20 taken over, the appropriate means (not shown) for gripping and holding the container 1 exhibit. The transport units 20 be via a transport device 22 , eg a rail system 24 , in the transport direction TR the packing module 12 fed. The transport device 22 can over turnouts 26 and / or one piece 28 in several transport lines 22a . 22b . 22c be split, so that directly certain formations of containers 1 for the packing module 12 can be created.

The division into several transport lines 22a . 22b . 22c can preferably be done via rails, pushers, an individual steering system o. Ä. In this case, it is possible for the classification to be passively controlled or to take place by respective dedicated drives (not shown).

In particular, the arrangement of containers 1 eg via at least one switch 26 be split. By one piece 28 will be a certain number of containers 1 (here four) separated. Be multiple containers 1 placed on a system, can also be right after the labeling module 10 a classification of the containers 1 take place (not shown), after which the formation formed by the packing module 12 can be packed or packed.

The transport system 22 can also perform the tasks of the packing module 12 take over by the gripping means 38 , for example, packing tulips (cf. 5 ) can perform a vertical stroke and thus container 1 in containers 5b can be used. It is also conceivable that the containers 1 to a predefined location in the packing module 12 be used.

The emptied transport units 20 be after removal of the container 1 in the packing module 12 back to the labeling module 10 returned, so that a cycle is created.

Through the transport system 22 will avoid the containers 1 transported in a mass flow M and again in alleys for packaging 4 have to be isolated (cf. 1 ). In the invention thus eliminates the error-prone railing or lane guidance. Furthermore, a readjustment can be omitted in a product change and damage to the containers can be avoided. The route control opens up new commission possibilities (cf. 10 and 11 ). The individual gripping of the individual containers 1 prevents the containers from falling over 1 and resulting disturbances.

The schematic representation of 5 shows an embodiment of a transport device 22 with transport units 20 for the containers 1 , where the transport units 20 gripping elements 30 , for example, packing tulips 32 for the containers 1 exhibit. Thus, the transport system z. B. with hanging, moving or sideways moving grippers 30 to be carried out The containers 1 can be gripped from below, from the side, but also from above, these alternative variants can also be combined with each other in a system.

The gripping elements 30 . 32 form, for example, a shuttle system, with a preselection and summary of a defined number of articles 1 can be done. The articles 1 , in particular bottles, for example, via an outlet star 2a individually to a conveyor unit, for example. A conveyor belt 3 , handed over and directly from the gripping elements 30 . 32 that on a driver system 35 are arranged, taken over. The distance between the gripping element 30 . 32 and the entrainment system 35 is preferably adjustable in length. This is the gripping element 30 . 32 an actuator 38 , for example, a rail 39 (see. 5B ), assigned to support the length adjustment. The articles 1 be by means of the gripping elements 30 . 32 transported in the transport direction TR and, for example, in a prepared box 40 , deposited on a platform etc. in the desired number together.

The schematic views of 6 show further embodiments of retaining elements 50 , That's how it shows 6A a laterally engaging gripping elements 52 , The 6B shows two possibilities for the positive or non-positive retention of magnetic containers 1* by means of a magnetic holder 54 by suction or magnetic fixation while 6C a platform 56 , a so-called shuttle 58 , clarifies, on which the containers to be transported 1 be arranged and then, for example. On a rail system o. Ä. (not shown) can be moved individually.

The different views of the 7 clarify that by the rotation of the individual transport systems, in particular the individual gripper elements (not shown) or shuttles 58 an orientation of the containers 1 can be done. This is particularly advantageous when the containers 1 have no round base and thus for the subsequent packaging o. Ä. A defined orientation is required. The rotation of the individual transport systems can also be used to align the label.

The 8A to C show various views of another embodiment of a transport system 24 in which the containers 1 through a takeaway chain 25 are driven. The containers 1 be over a spout or rotary star 2a from a Etikettiermodul o. Ä. (not shown) transported and on the Mitnehmerkette 25 moved individually in the transport direction TR. With the 9 is a transport system indicated, which can be selectively moved via a connection of the individual transport systems by train or pressure. The lower illustration shows a variably separable driver chain 25 , to whose members individual shuttles can be anchored.

The 10 and 11 illustrate the creation of mixed containers 60 , mixed pallets 62 or so-called rainbow pallets 64 etc. For this purpose, for example, are products made of different labeling modules 10a . 10b . 10c via a respective transport device 22 be transported, for example via transport lines 22a . 22b . 22c or via rail systems 23a . 23b . 23c a packing machine 12 fed. Through the individual guidance can the different products 1A . 1B . 1C through the packing machine 12 mixed in the desired composition.

The schematic representations of 12 and 13 clarify on the basis of a further embodiment, a direct division of the from a Etikettiermodul 10 coming container 1 and feeding them to a packing module 12 , First, there is a division of the from the labeling module 10 coming container 1 over a star distributor 80 on two transport lines 22 , This double tank flow is through distribution points 26 subsequently separated into a total of six transport streams.

The star distributor 80 is in 13 shown in detail and consists in the illustrated embodiment of three transport stars 81 . 82 , and 83 , In the main star 81 Be the ones from the labeling module 10 coming container 1 promoted. When in contact with the first distributor star 82 For example, the containers 1 No. 1, No. 3, No. 5, No. 7 ... No. (2n + 1) .. passed. When in contact with the second distributor star 83 become the remaining containers 1 No. 2, No. 4, No. 6, No. 8 ... No. (2n). Thus, a division into the two transport lines 22 , The system can also be varied with a suitable other division, so that, for example, a division into three or more transport lines can take place. According to an alternative embodiment, a further division of the double stream described on a total of four transport lines is possible. The advantage of this system is a continuous division, the very high speeds, as in known Etikettiermodulen 12 exist, can handle.

By combining the star distributor with distribution points 26 There are further variations possible. In particular, the distribution points 26 a pre-formation of the containers 1 deliver, for example by B. for a six-pack formation always two containers 1 one after the other into the respective alley 4 divides and then alternately filled the next alley again with two containers. The container double packs 8th can then on a conveyor belt 3 transferred via pick-and-place systems directly to the packages to be packaged 5 assembled and the packing module 12 be transported. The power to translate the container formations, such as the container double pack 8th on the conveyor belt 3 or another shuttle system can be increased, for example, by a series of pick-and-place systems. In particular, a pick-and-place system is therefore a system that has means for gripping, holding and displacing at least one container 1 or from a plurality of containers 1 having.

The transport of the containers 1 For example, it can be deliberately dammed up, in particular in order to achieve adaptation to the processing speed by the packing module. Furthermore, it is possible to have a defined distance between the containers 1 adjust. The containers 1 For example, in the transport lines 22 through the already in 4 described transport units (not shown), for example. By gripper 52 , magnetic mounts 54 , Platforms 56 , Shuttles 58 o. Ä. 6 )

By the orderly promotion of the containers 1 can be done with this embodiment, a picking of products. Due to the controlled distribution of the containers 1 the system always ensures a uniform gas filling and feeding of containers to the packing module 12 ,

The pick-and-place system 90 can the containers 1 individually or in groups. The groups may be formed as follows: a plurality of containers 1 the formation in one direction or the complete formation, ie a complete container 6 , The tool required for this purpose has on the one hand means gripping and holding means and means for moving the container 1 In addition, and may also have movable units, for example, to achieve the exact container distance for the container to be created or to rotate the container (see also 7 ), for example, the labels 6 to be exposed to the outside, so that a recognition of the product is facilitated.

The system is used for splitting the containers 1 from the labeling module 10 in several transport lines 22 used and the containers 1 then for the packing module 12 formatted.

The invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications or changes may be made to the invention without departing from the scope of the following claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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container

1*

Magnetic containers

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rotary star

2 B

Auger

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conveyor belt

4

alley

5a

container groups

5b

container

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label

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grouping device

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container double

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separating element

10

labeling module

10a-c

labeling module

11

gripping means

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Pack module

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transport device

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transport line

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rail system

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rail system

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transport system

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cleated

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switch

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Enteiler

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gripping element

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Pack tulip

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carrier system

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actuator

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rail

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One piece Case

50

retaining element

52

Laterally movable holding element

54

Magnetic holding element

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platform

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shuttle

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mixed containers

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Mixed palette

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Rainbow Palette

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star Hub

81

Transport star / main star

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Transport star / first distributor star

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Transport star / second distribution star

90

Pick and place system

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transport direction

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 19752908 A1 [0005]
• DE 102004048515 A1 [0006]
• WO 2009/153080 A1 [0007]

Claims (16)

Arrangement of a plurality of container handling and / or container treatment modules coupled to each other and in immediate successive treatment sequence, comprising at least one labeling module ( 10 ) and at least one immediately downstream transport module for the controlled and orderly conveyance and distribution of individual containers or groups of two or more containers to or on feeders to a packing module ( 12 ), which is used for grouping ( 8th . 5a ), Containers ( 5b . 60 ) and / or pallet layers ( 62 . 64 ) from the same or different containers ( 1 ) and / or containers ( 5b . 60 ) is prepared. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the at least one labeling module ( 10 ), the transport module and the packing module ( 12 ) are combined in a structural unit, in particular are locked together. Arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one packing module ( 12 ) for grouping ( 8th . 5a ), Containers ( 5b . 60 ) and / or pallet layers ( 62 . 64 ) from the same or different containers ( 1 ) and / or containers ( 5b ) and / or containers ( 60 ) is prepared with different containers / varieties. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one labeling module ( 10 ) at least one outlet and / or transfer star ( 2a . 81 ). Arrangement according to claim 4, wherein a division of the outlet and / or transfer ( 81 ) on two or more distribution stars ( 82 . 83 ) is provided. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one labeling module ( 10 ) and / or to the at least one outlet and / or transfer star ( 2a . 81 ) a shuttle system for the container and / or container transport connects. Arrangement according to claim 6, wherein the shuttle system by a plurality of each autonomous, semi-autonomous, track-based or track-independent shuttles ( 58 ), whereby the shuttles ( 58 ) are suspended above, laterally or below and / or guided on a track system or a track surface. Arrangement according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the shuttle system substantially without further handling means between the labeling module ( 10 ) and the packing module ( 12 ) is arranged or blocked with the modules. Arrangement according to claim 6 or 7, wherein in each transport branch between the labeling module ( 10 ) and the packing module ( 12 ) each a distribution switch ( 26 ) for dividing the transport flow into two, three or more lanes ( 4 ) is provided. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the at least one packing module ( 12 ) a pick-and-place system ( 90 ) assigned. Arrangement according to Claim 10, in which a pick-and-place system ( 90 ) for several parallel lanes ( 4 ) is provided. Arrangement according to claim 10 or 11, in which by the pick-and-place system ( 90 ) at least one container ( 1 ) on a conveyor ( 3 ) and the packing module ( 12 ) can be fed. Method for transporting, treating and / or handling containers, in which the individual containers or groups of containers are labeled in an immediately successive treatment sequence, by means of a transport module in controlled and orderly conveying and distribution to a packing module ( 12 ), in which the groupings ( 8th . 5a ), Containers ( 5b . 60 ) and / or pallet layers ( 62 . 64 ) from the same or different containers ( 1 ) and / or containers ( 5b . 60 ). Method according to Claim 13, in which the groupings ( 8th . 5a ), Containers ( 5b . 60 ) and / or pallet layers ( 62 . 64 ) from the same or different containers ( 1 ) and / or containers ( 5b ) and / or containers ( 60 ) are summarized with different containers / varieties. A method according to claim 13 or 14, wherein a division of the outlet and / or transfer ( 81 ) on two or more distribution stars ( 82 . 83 ) is provided. Method according to one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the at least one labeling module ( 10 ) and / or to the at least one outlet and / or transfer star ( 2a . 81 ) a shuttle system for the container and / or container transport connects.

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