DE102015117292A1 - Blow molding machine with automatically operable ground coupling - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1) for converting plastic preforms to plastic containers, comprising at least one forming station (4) which is arranged on a movable carrier (2) and which has a blow mold, within which the plastic preforms are expandable by application of a gaseous medium, wherein the Blow mold having a bottom part (42) which is detachably arranged on a support (12), and with a first attachment mechanism (6) to attach the bottom part (42) to the support (12), and / or wherein the blow mold at least a side member (52a, 52b) detachably mounted on a support (46a, 46b) and a second attachment mechanism (40) for securing the side member (52a, 52b) to the support (46a, 46b). According to the invention, the device (1) has an actuating device (100) and the forming station (4) is designed to be movable relative to this actuating device (100) in at least one direction of movement of the carrier (2), wherein at least one element of the actuating device (100) is suitable and intended to make a positive and / or non-positive connection with at least one element of the forming station (4) and wherein the device has a positioning device (104, 106) to position the forming station (4) relative to the actuating device (100).

Description

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers. Such devices and methods have been known for a long time from the prior art.

In this case, heated plastic preforms are usually supplied to a blow molding device, such as in particular a stretch blow molding machine, and expanded from this to plastic containers.

These blow molding machines usually have a plurality of blowing stations, which in turn are equipped with blow molds, in the interior of which the plastic preforms are formed by applying compressed air to the plastic containers and in particular to plastic bottles. In the operation of such devices, however, it is often necessary to replace the blow molding equipment. This may be necessary, for example, if it is intended to switch from a specific type of container to a different type of container or container.

This conversion is a relatively complex process in the prior art, since each of the individual transformation stations each blow molds must be changed. This is usually done in the art using tools such as screwdrivers and the like.

The DE 10 2010 048 720 A1 describes a quick-mount bottom mold with additional holding force support. Here, by means of a rotary movement of a locking element, a release of the bottom part of the blow mold can be achieved by a carrier.

The EP 1 299 223 B1 describes a device for blow molding containers. In this device, a hand lever for releasing the bottom part is used. By this hand lever, however, an automated solution of the bottom part is prevented.

In some blow molding facilities, it is necessary or advantageous in the context of the manufacturing process, if the walls are tempered, for example, cooled. For this purpose, the corresponding blow molding devices or their side parts or their bottom parts on Temperierkanäle, within which a temperature control can flow. These tempering channels are connected to a coolant supply, for example to a water supply, and thus the temperature control can be achieved or maintained during operation.

The present invention has for its object to provide an apparatus and a method available which allow a comparatively quick change operation of the blow molding and which should preferably also allow at least semi-automatic change of blow moldings.

These objects are achieved according to the invention by the subject matters of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are the subject of the dependent claims.

An inventive device for forming plastic preforms to plastic containers has at least one forming station, which in turn has a blow mold, within which the plastic preforms are expandable by exposure to a gaseous medium. In this case, the blow mold on a bottom part which is detachably (and at least indirectly) arranged on a support. Furthermore, the device has a first attachment mechanism in order to fix the blow mold and in particular the bottom part to this carrier. Furthermore, the blow mold on at least one side part which is detachably mounted on a support and a second attachment mechanism to secure the side part to the support.

According to the invention, the first attachment mechanism is operable by means of a flowable medium to unlock the base member from the carrier (or to release it from or detach it from the carrier) and the second attachment mechanism is operable by a flowable medium to move the carrier Side part of the support to unlock (or to make it detachable from the carrier or to be solvable by this) further wherein a - preferably central - media connection means is provided to supply the flowable medium to the fastening mechanisms and in particular simultaneously several fastening mechanisms. As will be explained in more detail below, several conversion stations are preferably arranged on a common carrier, and these conversion stations each have a media connection device.

In particular, the media connection device is a common, in particular central, media connection device, via which two attachment mechanisms the flowable medium can be supplied. Preferably, the flowable medium is a gaseous medium and in particular compressed air. Preferably, the device also has a second side part, which is likewise arranged in a corresponding manner on a carrier.

The present invention is further directed to an apparatus for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers having at least one forming station which in turn has a blow mold within which the plastic preforms are expandable by exposure to a gaseous medium. In this case, the blow mold on a bottom part which is detachably mounted on a support and with a first attachment mechanism to secure the bottom part to the carrier. Additionally or alternatively, the blow mold has at least one side part, which is detachably arranged on a carrier, and a second attachment mechanism for fastening the side part to the carrier. Preferably, the device also has a second side part, which is likewise arranged in a corresponding manner on a carrier.

According to the invention, the device has an actuating device for actuating at least one of the fastening mechanisms in order to actuate this fastening mechanism. Furthermore, the forming station is designed to be movable relative to this actuating device in at least the direction of movement of the carrier. In this embodiment, it is therefore proposed that a particular stationary, at least with respect to the rotational movement of the carrier stationary actuator (which is designed as an actuator or has an actuator) is provided, which can be approached if necessary, especially for disassembly purposes of the forming station.

Advantageously, a plurality of forming stations are arranged on the carrier, so that for dismantling purposes (for example blow mold change) each one of these forming stations can each be brought to the actuating device, so that preferably the fastening mechanisms of all the forming stations can be controlled by this actuating device. In this way, the automation of the blow-forming operation can be greatly facilitated. It is possible that for inserting a blow mold into the mold carrier or the bottom mold an exact positioning of the carrier (hereinafter also referred to as blowing wheel) or the forming station relative to the here locally fixed mold change system, i. the actuating device and / or another robot, which serves to remove the blow molds, is made.

An actuating device is understood to mean a device which is suitable and intended in particular for actuating the fastening mechanism and which is particularly suitable and intended to switch the fastening mechanism at least from a first state in which the side parts or the bottom part are held on their brackets a release state in which the side parts or the bottom part can be released from the respective carriers. In this case, this actuator can provide, for example, compressed air, which in turn serves to actuate the fastening mechanisms.

In a further advantageous embodiment, at least one fastening mechanism is switchable between at least two states, in particular a state in which the bottom part or the side part is locked to the respectively associated carrier and / or held on this carrier and a second state in which the bottom part or the side part is unlocked by the respectively associated carrier and / or can be removed therefrom.

Preferably, the above blow mold is composed of two side parts, preferably a left mold shell and a right mold shell and a bottom mold. These three elements enclose a cavity within which the plastic preforms are converted into plastic containers during operation. Preferably, a common media connection is provided per transformation station, by means of which the flowable medium can be supplied to the three attachment mechanisms.

Preferably, at least one attachment mechanism is configured such that it is in a locked state with respect to the flowable medium in an unlocked state. Preferably, a plurality and particularly preferably all of the above-mentioned fastening mechanisms are designed in such a way that they are in a locked state with respect to the flowable medium in an unpressurized state. In this way it can be achieved that at least parts of the blow mold and preferably the entire blow mold is fixed in a non-pressurized state on the carriers. In this way, a secure hold of the blow molded parts can be achieved at their respective carriers even in case of failure of the pressure supply.

In a further advantageous embodiment, at least one fastening mechanism can be brought from a locked into an unlocked state by application of a predetermined (over) pressure of the flowable medium (which is in particular compressed air), this predetermined pressure preferably being greater than 2 bar , It is thus preferable to unlock at least part of the blow mold and preferably the entire blow mold via the supply of compressed air. This pressure is preferably greater than 3 bar, preferably greater than 4 bar, preferably greater than 5 bar, preferably greater than 6 bar, preferably greater than 7 bar and preferably greater than 8 bar.

Advantageously, said pressure, which serves to unlock the blow mold or parts thereof, is less than 20 bar, preferably less than 18 bar, preferably less than 15 bar, preferably less than 12 bar and particularly preferably less than 11 bar. Instead of compressed air and another gas could be used or a liquid medium, in particular a hydraulic medium.

Preferably, a pressure in a range of 9-10 bar is used or a relatively high pressure, so as to achieve a high power density and so advantageously to realize a smaller space. However, it would also be possible to apply a vacuum to unlock the blow molds.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the media connection device is in fluid communication with at least one attachment mechanism by means of at least one supply line, preferably one (at least in sections) flexible supply line. Flexible hoses are advantageously provided, which lead from the central media connection to the respective receiving means or fastening mechanisms of the blow mold.

Advantageously, a plurality of supply lines are provided, which connect the central media connection with the individual attachment mechanisms (so as to establish a fluid connection between the media connection device and the attachment mechanisms). In a further advantageous embodiment, the media connection is stationary or immovable relative to the forming device (in particular with respect to a carrier of the forming device). More precisely, this media connection preferably rotates during operation with the individual forming stations of the forming device.

Particularly preferably, for example, a multiplicity of such conversion stations can be provided and each one of these conversion stations can each have the said central media connection. For example, a plurality of such forming devices can be arranged on a rotatable carrier. By each individual media connections in each case a removal of the individual blow molds per conversion station is possible. Due to the central media connection per forming station a simultaneous unlocking of all blow molded parts (bottom shape and side parts) is possible.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the supply of the flowable medium, in particular the compressed air, to the media connection device either manually, for example via a compressed air spiral hose to be connected by the operator or automatically, via a supported by a machine control actuator, such as the aforementioned actuator, take place.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the blow mold has at least one further or second side part, which is detachably arranged on a carrier, as well as a further fastening mechanism, in order to fasten the side part or parts to the carrier or to carriers. In this way, the blow mold - as mentioned above - preferably two side parts and a bottom part. Preferably, the side parts, as well as the bottom shape of the same attachment mechanism.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a locking mechanism which locks in a working operation, and in particular at the same time, the two side parts or their carrier together. Furthermore, the device preferably has a drive for pivoting or opening the two side parts, i. to diverge more exactly. It is possible that a machine control is provided which controls during or after the automatic feeding of the flowable medium also an opening and unlocking of the mold carrier (so that the blow molds can be removed). The mold carriers are advantageously opened via an deliverable curve segment. The curved piece is controlled by a pneumatic cylinder. The release lock is also done via a curve.

As will be explained in more detail below, a first actuator and in particular a guide curve for opening the blow mold can also be provided on the above-mentioned actuating device and / or a second actuator and in particular a second guide curve for unlocking the side parts of the blow mold or the blow mold carrier.

In a further preferred embodiment, the attachment mechanism has a pretensioning device, which fixes at least one blow-molded part to the carrier associated with this blow-molded part in a non-positive and / or positive manner. Thus, in particular per blow molding a clamping element may be provided, which positively and positively fixes the blow molded parts. By this clamping element ensures that there is a lock in a non-pressurized state. By supplying compressed air, this clamping force of the clamping element can be overcome. Advantageously, therefore, this biasing device is acted upon by the flowable medium. In particular, the biasing means is acted upon by the flowable medium to change a position of the biasing means and a release member operated by the biasing means. Advantageously, the flowable Medium via the above flexible hoses fed.

The pretensioning device is preferably an elastic element and particularly preferably a spring element.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the (Vor) clamping elements are not placed in parts of the blow mold, but in parts of the carrier, for example in the mold carrier tray left, the right mold carrier tray and the bottom support. In this way, when changing the blow molding these elements always remain at the forming station.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the fastening mechanism has a movable piston, which is displaceable via the flowable medium into a first position and / or via the biasing means into a second position. Advantageously, the first position is an unlocked state in which the blow mold can be removed from the carriers.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the fastening mechanism is designed such that when improperly inserting the blow moldings, the mold carrier and the bottom mold can no longer be closed and locked. Thus, for example, the clamping element can be designed with a corresponding counterpart such that the mold carriers can only be closed when the blow-molded parts are properly inserted. In this way, the error safety can be increased.

It is further pointed out that the features described above can also be combined with a fully automatic blow molding change, i. a change in which the blow moldings, e.g. be replaced by a robotic device.

In a further advantageous embodiment, at least one element of the actuating device is suitable and intended to produce a positive and / or non-positive connection with at least one element of the forming station. Preferably, the element of the deformation station can be the above-mentioned central media connection, whereby the supply of a flowable medium, for example compressed air, to the respective fastening mechanisms is possible by means of this positive and / or non-positive connection. More specifically, a positive and / or non-positive connection between a stationary platform, for example a main carrier of the device and the rotatably mounted blowing wheel can be produced.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a positioning device in order to position the forming station relative to the actuating device. In this case, for example, at the forming station, a groove or the like may be provided, in which a counterpart of the actuator can retract to achieve positive engagement and so accurate positioning. Conversely, however, a groove may also be provided on the actuating device, which cooperates with a corresponding counterpart of the forming device.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the above-mentioned positive and / or non-positive connection is produced by means of an actuator attached to the platform. In this case, for example, this actuator can be raised in a vertical direction and be brought to an area of the conversion station.

By this procedure, an exact positioning of the forming station or the carrier with the forming stations can be achieved for the change process. Alternatively, or instead of a positive and / or precise positioning of the blowing wheel or the forming stations, it would also be conceivable to provide a camera system for the shape change process. For example, this camera system could be integrated into a robotic head to detect the exact position of the mold and blowing stations.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the actuating device produces a fluid connection, so that at least one fastening mechanism can be acted upon by a flowable medium in order to switch this fastening mechanism between at least two positions. In this way - as mentioned above - the fastening mechanism from a locked state (pressureless) in a dissolved state (pressurized) are transferred, which then allows removal of the blow molding stations.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the actuating device has an actuator element, wherein preferably this actuator element has a first positive-locking element, which is suitable and intended to cooperate with a second positive-locking element, which is arranged on the forming station and / or the blowing wheel to to make such a positive connection. Preferably, therefore, a positive-locking element is provided on the actuator, which in a corresponding counter-element the forming station can intervene. Conversely, however, could also engage the counter element at the forming station form fit into the actuator element.

Advantageously, all forming stations on the above-mentioned counter elements, so that each individual forming station can approach a precise position with respect to the actuator. It would be possible that these interlocking elements are thus arranged at each transformation station and also on the actuator element. At the forming stations, the elements are preferably attached to a mold carrier holder or directly to the blowing wheel.

Preferably, an automatic supply of a compressed air connection for supplying the stations or the fastening mechanisms is achieved in this way. More precisely, the above-mentioned tensioning elements can in each case, in turn, be supplied centrally via a common media connection for unlocking or locking for each conversion station.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the actuating device has at least one actuator in order to open and / or close the mold carrier and / or the blow mold and / or an actuator for locking and / or unlocking the mold carrier. Preferably, the actuator comprises two such actuators to cause both opening and / or closing of the mold carrier and / or the blow mold and an actuator for locking and / or unlocking the mold carrier.

Preferably, by these actuators opening and / or closing of the blow mold and / or unlocking and / or locking during a standstill of the forming station or during a standstill of the carrier on which the forming stations are arranged take place. In a normal working operation, opening and closing of the blow mold and / or locking or unlocking during a movement of the conversion stations and in particular also just through this movement are preferably carried out.

In a further advantageous embodiment, at least one of these actuators, and preferably both actuators, is a guide cam or these actuators have a guide cam. Preferably, this actuator and in particular this guide curve is movable. Preferably, a drive device is provided to move at least one of these actuators. Preferably, a drive is provided for each to move these actuators. Preferably, at least one of these drive means is a drive means selected from a group of drive means including electric drive means, pneumatic drive means, hydraulic drive means, magnetic drive means and the like.

By the rotation of the blowing wheel, a mold carrier driving roller (for opening / closing) preferably moves into the actuator, in particular the curved segment. After the blowing wheel is (and preferably also centered and preferably the compressed air connection between the actuator and Blasstation was made), the actuator or curve segment is switched and the opening movement initiated, while preferably a second curve segment is switched to release the lock. The switching of the segments preferably works via pneumatic cylinders.

In another preferred embodiment, the first attachment mechanism is operable by means of a flowable medium to unlock the bottom member from the carrier and the second attachment mechanism is also operable by a flowable medium to unlock the side member (s) from the carrier (s). wherein a media connection device is further provided to supply the flowable medium to the attachment mechanisms.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a gripping device in order to remove a blow mold or parts of the blow mold from the forming station. Thus, in a largely automated embodiment, a robot device may be provided which removes the blow mold from the forming stations after unlocking. The exact positioning of the blowing wheel, it is possible that this robot device can be controlled very precisely and precisely for the removal.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a coupling element in order to establish a flow connection for the flowable medium. In this case, a corresponding coupling piece may be provided in the above-mentioned actuating device, which cooperates with a further coupling piece at the forming station.

Preferably, this coupling element for the connection of the compressed air connection is integrated into the positive-locking element of the actuator device. This means that when a retraction of the actuator in the counter element and the pressure connection is made. This makes it possible that an attachment of this compressed air connection takes place via an extension movement of the actuator element.

The device, in particular the forming station, preferably has at least one first connection device in order to supply the device, in particular the forming station and in particular also the bottom part and / or the side parts, with a flowable temperature control medium, wherein this supply of the tempering medium is particularly preferably via a connection device (in particular by means of a connection device) flow passing through the connection device) can be separated or interrupted by a removal or a removal movement of the base part from the carrier.

Preferably, this first fastening mechanism has a releasable in a predetermined straight direction release element, wherein the attachment of the bottom part to the carrier is releasable by a displacement of this release element in a first predetermined position and by displacement of this release element in a second predetermined position, the bottom part of the Carrier is attachable.

It is therefore proposed that preferably the attachment of the bottom part or a release of this attachment is achieved by a rectilinear movement of said release element. This said linear movement can be achieved in a relatively simple manner, for example by pneumatic means. In this way, an automated removal of the bottom part of the blow mold can be achieved. Advantageously, the release element is an adjusting element, which at least indirectly causes a locking of the attachment or a release of this locking. It is possible that in turn by this release element or actuator another element is actuated or moved, and by this operation, the locking or solution of the lock is achieved. Preferably, therefore, the actuator can be moved to lock in a first direction and to release the locking in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction.

As mentioned above, it is sometimes necessary in the manufacture of the containers that the respective blow molds or their bottom parts are tempered and, in particular, cooled. For this purpose, the connection device described here, by means of which ultimately the bottom part can be connected to a Temperiermittel- and in particular a water supply. By removing the bottom part from the carrier, the temperature control medium supply can thus be interrupted (in particular substantially simultaneously).

Advantageously, the second attachment mechanism has a releasable in a predetermined straight direction release element, and by a displacement of this release element in a first predetermined position, the attachment of the side part to the carrier is detachable and by a displacement of this release element in a second predetermined position, the side part attachable to the carrier.

It is therefore proposed in the context of an advantageous embodiment of the invention for the attachment of the side part or the side parts of the same mechanism as for the bottom part. In the context of the following description of the figures, the attachment mechanism of the bottom part will be described. A corresponding attachment mechanism is also used to attach the side panels. However, this mounting mechanism is rotated in the installed state relative to the attachment mechanism of the bottom part substantially at 90 °. Preferably, two such fastening mechanisms for holding the side parts are provided (per side part, a fastening mechanism).

The fastening mechanism described here has the advantage that it allows an automatic solution and / or attachment of the side part or bottom part of or on the carrier. Preferably, the carrier of the side part is a so-called. Blasformträgerschale. When replacing the side part, this Blasformträgerschale remain attached to a blow mold and the side part is released from the Blasformträgerschale. Thus, this attachment mechanism is preferably formed between the Blasformträgerschale and the side part.

However, it would also be conceivable that this attachment mechanism is formed between the blow mold carrier and the blow mold carrier shell or between the blow mold carrier and the side part. Preferably, the side part is arranged directly on the Blasformträgerschale.

In this case, the forming station preferably has at least one first connection device in order to supply a flowable tempering medium to the transformation station and in particular to the side part, and this supply of the tempering medium can be separated from the carrier by means of the connection device by removing the side part. It is therefore also proposed for the side part that this has tempering, through which a temperature control can flow, so as to temper this side part, such as to cool.

In the following, the configuration of this temperature and also of the fastening mechanism will be described mainly with reference to the bottom part. However, it should be noted that these embodiments are also applicable to the attachment of the side part.

In an advantageous embodiment, the bottom part is arranged on at least one intermediate carrier on said carrier. It is possible that the intermediate part is arranged on the bottom part and this acts, for example, as a spacer. It is also possible for a fastening part to be arranged preferably on this intermediate carrier, but possibly also on the bottom part itself, and in turn a part of the fastening mechanism on this fastening part.

In a further advantageous embodiment, as stated above, the device or the forming station also has two side parts, which preferably together with the bottom part define the cavity within which the plastic preforms are formed into the plastic containers.

Advantageously, the above-mentioned side parts of the blow molding device are each arranged on a blow mold carrier. Preferably, the side parts are arranged on Blasformträgerschalen and this Blasformträgerschalen turn to Blasformträgern. Advantageously, the blow mold carriers, on which the side parts are arranged, are pivotable about a pivot axis, in particular a common pivot axis, in order to open and close the blow molding device in this way. Advantageously, this pivot axis runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of a plastic preform or also of a plastic container to be produced therefrom.

Advantageously, the device further comprises a loading device in order to pressurize the plastic preforms with a flowable and in particular with a gaseous medium (in particular with compressed air). This loading device is advantageously a blowing nozzle, which can be attached to the plastic preform in order to expand it. Advantageously, the loading device can be delivered to the plastic preform by means of a drive device. In a further advantageous embodiment, the device also has a rod-shaped element which can be inserted into the interior of the plastic preforms in order to stretch them in their longitudinal direction. Thus, the device preferably has a so-called stretch rod and the device is advantageously a stretch blow molding machine.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the side parts can also engage for closing the blow mold in areas of the bottom part. In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a plurality of forming stations, which are particularly preferably arranged on a common carrier. In particular, this carrier is a rotatable carrier such as a so-called blowing wheel.

Advantageously, at least one space which can be acted upon by a gaseous medium is formed between the blow mold carrier parts and the blow mold parts or side parts. In this way, in particular, a pressure pad can be formed, by means of which a blow molded part can be delivered to the other blow molded part during the expansion process. Advantageously, therefore, at least one blow molding with respect to that Blasformträgerteil on which it is arranged, a certain mechanical play in a direction which is perpendicular to a plane which is defined in a closed state of the blow mold between the two blow moldings.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the above-mentioned solution element is automatically actuated or movable. Advantageously, this release element can be actuated by a flow agent, ie in particular hydraulically or pneumatically actuated. However, it would also be conceivable that the release element is actuated by a magnetic force. Thus, it would be conceivable that a robot device is provided which automatically performs such a change of the bottom part and / or the side parts. For this purpose, first the attachment mechanism could be released and then the relevant side part can be removed. Advantageously, the release element is inaccessible to a user or operator without, for this purpose, disengaging the attachment mechanism and removing the blow molding part, for example by placing it within the mentioned carrier.

The device according to the invention preferably has the fastening mechanisms described for the one or the side parts of the blow molding device as well as for the bottom part. So it would be possible that automatically both the fasteners of the side parts and the bottom part are solved or manufactured. Furthermore, it would be conceivable that, in particular after a release of the respective fastening mechanisms, the blow molding device is removed in its entirety from the forming station. It would be particularly conceivable that further locking mechanisms are provided which fasten the side parts and the bottom part of the blow mold, in particular for an assembly and disassembly process to each other so that the blow mold can be assembled or disassembled in an assembled state.

Furthermore, for example, the carrier may have a contact surface which, in an assembled state, is fastened to an at least indirectly fixed to the bottom part (or the side part) In a locked state of the bottom part or the side part on the carrier, the fastening device is completely in the circumferential direction of areas or material of the carrier Advantageously, the release element has a circular cross-section.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a guide device which guides the release element. In this case, for example, a sleeve body may be provided, within which the release element is displaceably mounted. Conversely, however, (preferably) the guide element can also be designed as a rod-like body, which in turn engages in the release element and thus causes a guide of the release element.

Advantageously, the release element (which serves to fasten the bottom part) in the longitudinal direction of the plastic preforms to be expanded actuated. Advantageously, this is the same direction in which the above-mentioned stretch rod is introduced into the interior of the plastic preforms. Advantageously, the release element (which serves to fasten the side part) can be actuated substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the plastic preforms to be expanded. In the case of attachment of the side parts, the release element is preferably arranged displaceably on the blow mold carrier shell.

Advantageously, by a removal of the bottom part or the side part of the respective carrier (in the case of the side part in particular the Blasformträgerschale) and this connection for the temperature control or the coolant are separated. Preferably, although not necessarily at the same time, both the bottom part and the side part are released from the carrier in the same step and the supply of the temperature control medium are interrupted. Thus, it is preferably possible that, for example, the bottom part - possibly together with an arranged on the bottom part intermediate carrier and / or a fastener - lifted from the carrier and thus separated and are interrupted by the same process, the compound (s) for the temperature control , Preferably, the compounds for the temperature control can be prepared by a feed movement of the bottom part of the carrier.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the bottom part or the side part is removable after a release of the fastening mechanism by a movement in a straight direction. In the case of the bottom part or the side part, this is advantageously the same direction in which the release element is also movable. In the case of the bottom part, this may be a direction that is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the plastic preforms, in the case of the side part about a direction which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the plastic preforms. Preferably, movable elements of the respective attachment mechanisms, in particular the release element and / or the locking element, are arranged on the respective carriers. This has the advantage that these elements remain in the replacement of the blow molding on the machine.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the first connection device has a first connection element and a second connection element which can be coupled to one another in a straight direction by a relative movement of the one connection element relative to the other connection element, around the conversion station and in particular the bottom part or the side part of the blow molding device to supply the flowable tempering. By this arrival and / or decoupling of the connection devices, it is therefore possible that by the same movement, namely a removal movement of the blow mold from the carrier, and the terminals are separated and vice versa in a supply of the blow molded on the support and the connection devices whose connection elements are connected together.

Advantageously, at least one connection element and in particular a connection element, which is arranged at least indirectly on the blow molding, a valve device which closes at a separation of the connection elements, so that after the separation process no temperature control medium can flow from the bottom part.

In other words, by means of a relative movement of the connection elements with respect to each other, a fluid connection between a temperature control medium supply and the bottom part or the side parts can be produced or interrupted.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the mentioned straight direction also corresponds to the removal direction of the bottom part or the side part and / or the direction of movement of the release element.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the release element has a rod-shaped body and / or a body which extends in the above-mentioned movement direction of the release element.

Advantageously, at least one connecting element also extends and particularly preferably both connecting elements extend in the above-mentioned direction, in which the release element is also movable. Thus, if, as is often the case in the prior art, plastic preforms are introduced into the blow mold in a stationary state with their mouth oriented upward, the connecting elements advantageously also extend (in the case of the bottom part) in the longitudinal direction of the plastic preforms and ( in the case of the or the side parts) substantially perpendicular to this longitudinal direction. Preferably, the connection elements are designed as a plug and coupling.

In this way, a change of the bottom part and / or the side part is automatically carried out. Thus, for example, by means of an alternating robot, the bottom part can be taken and removed after releasing the fastening mechanism of the carrier. Preferably, in the same operation, the Temperiermittelverbindung be solved. By the procedures described above, an automatic actuation of the release element is possible, in particular in the context of a change process of the blow mold. In this case, as mentioned above, the release element can be moved automatically.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a second connection device in order to discharge the temperature control medium from the bottom part. In this way, the bottom part can be integrated into a temperature control circuit. Advantageously, this feed is separable by a removal of the bottom part. It is also preferred here for the second connection device to have two connection elements which can be connected to one another or released by a relative movement and in particular a relative movement in the direction described above. In this way it is also possible to automatically integrate the bottom part in a tempering circuit.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the connection devices and / or connection elements are in the above-mentioned direction, i. that direction in which the bottom part is removed from the carrier, offset from each other. In this way it is possible that when a mounting of the bottom part of the carrier first a connection device is actuated or connected and then the other. In this way, a temporally offset connection of the two connection devices or the respective connection elements to a temperature control circuit is possible.

By a spring-loaded arrangement of a connecting element can be achieved that at a delivery of the bottom part of the carrier first the respective connection element is moved before it cooperates with the other connection element or is joined together with this. Also, by this spring-loaded arrangement of the connection element, an automatic reset of this connection element can be achieved in a predetermined starting position.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the fastening mechanism has a locking element, which is movable by a movement of the release element in the direction between at least two positions, wherein in one of these positions, a locking between the support and the bottom part and the side part is made and in the another position is achieved a lock between the carrier and the bottom part or the carrier and the side part.

Thus, it would be possible, for example, that the release element is moved in the longitudinal direction of the plastic preforms and thereby a transverse movement of the locking element is triggered. Preferably, the release element has a widening portion, for example, a conically widening portion or an inclined surface, which is preferably in contact with the locking element. By a movement of the release element in the direction described above, a movement of the locking element can be achieved in this way, in particular in a direction perpendicular thereto or oblique direction.

By this movement of the locking element, it is possible that engages in a further element of the fastening device as a result of movement of the release element, the locking element. Advantageously, the locking element and particularly preferably the release element are arranged on the carrier. A corresponding undercut or an engagement recess into which the locking element can engage is particularly preferably arranged at least indirectly on the base part, for example on the intermediate carrier or on a fastening body fixedly arranged on the intermediate carrier.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the locking element is movable by the movement of the release element in a deviating from the direction of movement of the release element direction.

As mentioned, it is preferable to have an inclined surface on the release element, i. arranged with respect to the longitudinal direction inclined surface, which forms a contact surface with the locking element.

In a further preferred embodiment, it is also possible that a plurality of the described locking elements are provided. It is possible that a plurality of locking elements are moved simultaneously by a movement of the release element and introduced, for example, in corresponding recesses of a holding element. The locking element could also be an annular element which surrounds the release element and in particular the oblique surface of this release element in its circumferential direction. Preferably, the locking element is movable in a radial direction with respect to the longitudinal direction of the release element. Preferably, the locking element can engage behind a section of a further fastening element and in particular a fastening element arranged indirectly on the bottom part.

In a further advantageous embodiment, said fastening device is arranged at least in sections between the connection devices. Thus, for example, it is possible for the fastening device to be arranged, for example, in a longitudinal direction of the plastic preforms in a radially inward region of the carrier and a fastening element. In this way, the fastening device is preferably always disposed within the carrier and in particular not accessible from the outside.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the fastening device has a receiving space which is suitable for receiving a gaseous medium. This receiving space can be acted upon by a pneumatic means, for example with compressed air, so as to move the release element. Thus, for example, a piston can be arranged on the release element, which are arranged within the said receiving space. This piston can be pressurized with compressed air so as to move the release element. Furthermore, it is possible that sealing elements are provided to seal the piston relative to the receiving space.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the fastening mechanism has a biasing device which urges the release element in a predetermined direction. This is advantageously a direction which requires a locking position. This is advantageously a position in which the locking element is delivered in the direction of a recess, so as to produce a lock. In a further preferred embodiment, this pretensioning device can also be tensioned onto the carrier in a locked state of the bottom part of this bottom part.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a bottom part intermediate carrier, on which a recess is arranged, in which in turn at least parts of the fastening device are arranged.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the fastening device has a receiving space for receiving a pneumatic medium. If this receiving space is acted upon by a pneumatic medium and in particular by compressed air, thereby the release element can be moved. However, it would also be conceivable that the release element is moved using magnetic forces.

In a further advantageous embodiment, at least the bottom part and / or at least one side part (and preferably both side parts) are automatically removable from the respective carrier on which this bottom part or this side part is arranged. In terms of the method, the release of the bottom part or side part from the carrier and / or the attachment of the bottom part or side part to the carrier is preferably carried out automatically. For this purpose, for example, a robot device can grip the blow molding device, the fastening mechanisms can be released and the blow molding device can be removed from the forming station. Preferably, the blow molding device can be removed in its entirety from the forming station.

In another preferred embodiment, the actuation of the ground-engaging mechanism is coupled to the operation of the attachment mechanism for at least one side member. Such a coupling can be done pneumatically, but it would also be conceivable that this coupling is hydraulic or via an (electronic) control. In this way, it is possible, in particular automatically, to release all fastening mechanisms essentially, but not necessarily simultaneously, but in one work step (in order to be able to remove the blow mold) or to lock them (in order to be able to arrange the blow mold at the forming station).

The present invention is further directed to a method for operating a device for converting plastic preforms to plastic containers, wherein in a working operation, the plastic preforms are expanded by being exposed to a flowable medium within a blow-molding device, the blow-mold having a bottom part which is detachably arranged on a carrier is, and with a first attachment mechanism, the bottom part is attached to the carrier, and wherein the blow mold has at least one side part, which releasably on a support is arranged and with a second attachment mechanism, the side part is attached to the carrier.

According to the invention, the first attachment mechanism is actuated by means of a flowable medium to unlock the bottom member relative to the carrier and the second attachment mechanism is actuated by a flowable medium to unlock the side member from the carrier, further comprising media attachment means for containing the flowable medium to supply the attachment mechanisms.

It is therefore also proposed in terms of the method that the flowable medium is supplied to the two fastening mechanisms via a common media connection. Thus, as mentioned above, the implementation of a change can be greatly accelerated.

The present invention is further directed to a method for operating a device for converting plastic preforms to plastic containers, in particular a method for changing blow molds, wherein in a working operation, the plastic preforms are expanded by exposure to a flowable medium within a blow molding, said blow molding on a forming station is arranged and this forming station is arranged on a rotatable support, wherein the blow mold has a bottom part which is detachably arranged on a carrier and with a first attachment mechanism, the bottom part is fixed to the carrier and wherein the blow mold has at least one side part, which releasably is arranged on a support and with a second attachment mechanism, the side part is attached to this carrier.

According to the invention for releasing at least the bottom part or the side part, an actuating device is brought into connection with the device or the forming station, such that at least one fastening mechanism can be actuated and, in particular, switched by means of a flowable medium.

It is therefore also proposed on the method side, that a connection between the actuating mechanism and the forming station is produced, and then, in particular by exposure to the gaseous medium, a release of the blow mold is achieved.

Preferably, the carrier is aligned with respect to the rotational position relative to the actuating device.

In a preferred method, it is possible that the blowing wheel can first turn, in particular by means of its main drive to a starting position, for example a position at which the blow mold of a first forming station can be changed.

Furthermore, an actuator preferably extends and establishes a positive connection. At the same time, the blowing wheel is precisely positioned by this production. In a further method step, a robot gripper moves in and in particular produces a positive connection with the blow mold (so that the blow mold is preferably held (at least) by the robot). About the above-mentioned positive connection between the actuator and the forming station compressed air can be switched on to unlock the blow molds or the side parts and the bottom part. In a next step, the mold carriers are opened, which is done in particular by a swiveling apart thereof. Furthermore, the bottom shape can be moved down. In this state, the blow mold is preferably held only by the robot device. Now, the shape changing operation can be started, i. a blow mold is removed and another blow mold is inserted. In a further method step, the mold carrier is closed and / or the bottom mold is also moved upwards. The compressed air supply is switched off, with the result that - as mentioned above - the individual fastening mechanisms respectively lock. Furthermore, the bottom shape is also moved upwards. Finally, the actuator moves back, so that now the blowing wheel is preferably no longer prevented by the actuator on its rotation. The main drive now turns the blower to the next position to replace the next blow mold.

In a further advantageous method, an opening of the blow mold and / or unlocking of the mold carrier is carried out during a standstill of the forming station. Advantageously, opening of the blow mold and / or unlocking of the mold carriers is undertaken after the blowing wheel has been positioned, and preferably also after a connection has been established between the reforming station and the actuating device.

Preferably, this opening of the blow mold and / or the unlocking of the mold carrier is performed by an actuator and in particular a curve segment, which is part of the actuating device. Preferably, an actuator and in particular a curve segment is moved to open the blow mold and / or to unlock the mold carrier.

Advantageously, this attachment mechanism in a given straight Direction displaceable release element, and by a displacement of this release element in a first predetermined position, the attachment of the bottom part and / or the side part of the (respective) carrier is released and by a displacement of this release element in a second predetermined position, the bottom part and / or Side part attached to the (respective) carrier.

Advantageously, at least one bottom part and / or at least one side part of this blow molding device is flowed through by a flowable temperature control medium, this temperature control medium being supplied to the bottom part and / or the side part by means of a connection device.

Preferably, by a removal of the bottom part and / or the side part of the carrier and the connection device can be separated and so particularly preferably a connection between the bottom part or the side part and a Temperiermediumversorgung be separated. Furthermore, preferably by a feed movement of the bottom part or the side part to the carrier to a Temperiermediumversorgung be prepared.

In a further advantageous method, the temperature control medium is supplied to the bottom part by means of a first connection device and discharged by means of a second connection device from the bottom part and in a mounting or dismounting of the bottom part of the carrier connection elements of the first connection device and connection elements of the second connection device are connected to each other or offset from each other solved.

Further advantages and embodiments will be apparent from the attached drawings, in which:

1 a representation of a forming device;

2 a sectional view of a forming device;

3 a detailed representation of in 2 shown forming device;

4 a further detail of the in 2 shown forming device; and

5 a further detail of the in 2 shown forming device;

6 a representation of the forming device with a common media connection device;

7 an illustration of a forming device with actuator;

8th a side view of in 7 shown device;

9 a detailed view of in 7 shown device;

10 a representation of the actuator with curve segments; and

11 the representation of the actuator off 10 with a transformation station.

1 shows a transformation station 4 a forming device according to the invention (not shown in its entirety) in a closed state. This forming device 1 has a first Blasformträgerteil 44a and a second Blasformträgerteil 44b on. These two parts can be unfolded with respect to a here vertical pivot axis S, so as to be able to enter a plastic preform in a blow mold. On these two Blasformträgerteilen 44a . 44b are blow mold carrier cups 46a and 46b arranged. In this case, these blow mold carrier shells can be fixed by means of a (quick) attachment mechanism. This quick-release mechanism can also be actuated automatically.

At the blow mold carrier cups 46a . 46b are each in turn blow mold side parts 52a and 52b arranged. The reference numerals 53a and 53b indicate protrusions or gripping elements, on which the blow molds can be gripped and lifted by a change machine, such as a robot.

The reference numerals 56 and 58 refer to two locking elements that serve to lock the blow mold. This is a locking element 58 on the blow mold carrier part 44a arranged and the other locking element, which is pivotable with respect to a vertical axis, is on the Blasformträgerteil 44b arranged. About a cam roller 72 can be achieved opening and closing this locking mechanism.

The reference number 12 indicates a carrier on which the blow mold is arranged. This carrier can - especially in a working operation of the device - via a drive, such as a motor or a hydraulic or pneumatic drive (in particular for closing and opening the blow mold) are raised and lowered.

2 shows a sectional view of the forming station 1 , You can see here again the blow molding 52b , which on a blow mold carrier shell 46b and a blow mold carrier 44b is arranged. The reference number 40 indicates the attachment mechanism by means of which the blow mold carrier shell part is attached to the blow mold carrier part 46b is arranged.

In the cavity 5 a plastic preform can be expanded by applying compressed air to the plastic container. For this purpose, as mentioned above, compressed air is applied to the mouth of the plastic preform.

The reference number 42 indicates a bottom part of the blow mold, which is also the cavity 5 limited. This bottom part 42 is at an intermediate carrier 18 arranged, which also serves for adaptation to different Behältnissengattungen. The intermediate carrier 18 turn is on a mounting part 19 attached and this in turn via the fastening mechanism according to the invention on the support part 12 ,

The reference numerals 8th and 9 schematically indicate connection devices which serve to supply a cooling medium. Inside the mounting part 19 The corresponding fluid channels (not shown) extend initially radially inwards, then also in the vertical direction through the intermediate carrier 18 and get in this way in the bottom part 42 to temper this. Preferably therefore also has the bottom part 42 (not shown) Temperiermediumkanäle on

3 shows a detailed representation of in 2 shown device. In this case, the reference numeral refers 6 in its entirety on the attachment mechanism. This attachment mechanism has a release element here 62 on which is movable in the vertical direction or in the longitudinal direction L. Also, the removal of the blow mold takes place in this direction. Also, by this movement in the same direction, the connection means 8th or their connection elements 82 and 84 respectively. 92 and 94 separated from each other. The release element or adjusting element can be raised by applying compressed air, as explained in more detail below, to the locking between the carrier 12 and the fastening part 19 and thus to solve the lock with the bottom part of the blow molding. The fastening part 19 can be designed as a disc-like body, which is screwed for example to the intermediate carrier. This attachment part is at a change of the bottom part 42 together with the bottom part 42 and the subcarrier 18 decreased. Reference character R denotes a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L. In this direction, for example, the side parts can be removed from their respective carriers.

In 3 the reference number refers 96 on a spring element, which the connection element 92 biased upward. In this way, a time-delayed release of the two connection devices 8th . 9 be achieved.

The in the 3 - 5 Fixing mechanism shown in more detail can also be used in accordance with the attachment of the side parts to the carrier ie in particular the Blasformträgerschalen. In this case, however, the fastening mechanisms shown in each case 6 arranged in a position which is rotated relative to the position shown substantially at 90 °.

4 more specifically illustrates the operation of the attachment mechanism 6 , The release element 62 is in the normal operating state by a spring element 65 pressed down. In this way is by the inclined surface 62a the locking element 64 pressed outward and engages in this way in the fastener 66 one. Through this intervention, a separation between the element 72 and the carrier 12 be prevented. If now the recording room 67 Compressed air is applied to the actuator 62 move upwards and in this way will also be the locking element 64 pull back and therefore no longer engaged with the fastener 66 stand. In this position, the fastening part 19 and thus also the bottom part here in the direction L are lifted upwards. At the same time thereby the connection devices are separated, albeit delayed in time. The reference number 69 refers to a guide device which is used to guide the release element 62 serves. This guide device 69 can in a hole of the release element 62 engage so that the release element 62 opposite the guide device 69 can slide, but by this guide device 69 to be led. Thus, the locking element in the in 4 shown direction R movable.

5 shows a further detail of the attachment mechanism. You can see here again the oblique surface 62a , Which depending on the position of the actuating element or release element, the locking element 64 pushes radially outward. The reference number 75 indicates a connection for the supply of compressed air. This connection is in fluid communication with the in 4 shown recording room 57 , so that by applying compressed air, a release of the attachment mechanism 6 can be achieved. By the spring element 65 However, it is achieved that in a normal state, the bottom part of the carrier 12 is locked.

6 shows a further illustration of a device according to the invention. In this illustration, in addition to the actual transformation station 4 with their side parts or the mold carriers 44a and 44b and the locking device 56 also a central media connection device 20 shown schematically. About this central media connection device, the flowable medium, in particular compressed air, the individual fastening mechanisms are supplied (only shown schematically). For this purpose, here are three flexible hoses (or flexible supply lines) 22 . 24 and 26 provided, which serve to direct the flowable medium. The flexibility of these hoses ensures that it is also possible to open and close the blow mold with the hoses still connected, and at the same time the media connection 20 can be arranged stationary. This means that the mold carrier halves and the bottom support are opposite to this media connection 20 move.

7 shows a further embodiment of a device according to the invention. In this illustration is also the rotatable carrier 2 represented at which a plurality of transformation stations 4 (only one shown here) is arranged. Furthermore, here is the actuator 100 which serves to solve the individual fastening mechanisms in a mold change. This actuator 100 is stationary, ie the carrier 2 with the transformation stations 4 turns against this actuator. The actuating device has a (in particular stationary) frame or carrier 114 on which a drive 112 is arranged. The reference number 1 refers to the device in its entirety.

This drive serves to the actuator element 102 in the direction of the double arrow P, ie lower to the top or bottom. The actuator element 102 has a first intervention means 104 , Preferably in the form of a positive-locking element, which, in a second engagement means 106 , which is arranged at the forming station, can intervene. By this engagement and in particular the interaction of inclined surfaces, which at the two engagement means 104 and 106 can be arranged, the transformation station 4 opposite the actuator 100 be positioned. The reference number 110 indicates a coupling element with which a flow connection can be established. Once this flow connection is established, the individual attachment mechanisms, as in 7 shown to be supplied with the flowable medium and in particular with the compressed air.

8th shows a side view of in 7 shown device. Again, the actuator is again 100 provided as well as the actuator element 102 , which can be pushed along the double arrow P up and down.

9 finally shows a detailed representation of the device. One recognizes in particular insertion bevels 104a , which with corresponding slopes 106a can cooperate so as to accurately position the forming station 4 opposite the actuator 100 to reach.

The reference number 116 indicates a sled facing the wearer 114 is movable and the delivery of the actuator element 102 allowed to the forming station.

10 shows a further illustration of the actuator 100 , It can be seen in this illustration, a first actuator 120 , which is a curve segment here 122 having. This curve segment is on a support 124 attached. This carrier 124 is (with the curve segment 122 movable in a straight direction along the double arrow P1. The reference number 126 refers to a storage device and drive means for slidably supporting the cam segment 122 , With the help of this curve segment, after the actuator is in communication with the forming station, the mold carrier can be opened.

The reference number 140 refers to a second actuator, which also on a support 144 arranged curve segment 142 having. Also this curve segment 142 is movable along a double arrow P2 and serves to unlock the locking mechanism of the forming station. The reference number 148 indicates a drive device around the curve segment 142 to move.

11 shows a representation of the actuator 100 to which a conversion station is coupled. As part of this coupling drives a cam roller 152 the forming station, which serves to open and close the mold carrier, in the curve segment 122 and can from this (by operating the drive means 126 to be moved. In this way, the mold carrier can be opened.

Likewise, the cam roller moves 72 into the curve segment 142 of the second actuator 140 and so can by a corresponding movement of this curve segment 142 the lock between the mold carriers are unlocked.

The Applicant reserves the right to claim all features disclosed in the application documents as essential to the invention, if they are new to the prior art individually or in combination. It is further pointed out that features have also been described in the individual figures, which in themselves can be advantageous. The person skilled in the art immediately recognizes that a particular feature described in one figure can also be advantageous without taking over further features from this figure. Furthermore, the person skilled in the art recognizes that advantages can also result from a combination of several features shown in individual or in different figures.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

L

longitudinal direction

R

from L deviating direction

1

contraption

2

rotatable carrier, blowing wheel

4

forming station

5

cavity

6

first attachment mechanism

8th

connecting device

9

connecting device

12

support part

18

subcarrier

19

attachment portion

20

Media connection device

22, 24, 26

flexible line

40

second attachment mechanism

42

the bottom part

44a

first blow molded part

44b

second blow mold carrier part

46a, 46b

Blasformträgerschale

52a, b

Blasformseitenteil

53a, b

Projection or gripping element

56

locking element

57

accommodation space

58

locking element

62

release member

62a

sloping surface

64

locking

65

spring element

66

fastener

69

guide means

72

follower

75

connection

82, 84

connecting element

92, 94

connecting element

96

spring element

100

Beätigungseinrichtung

102

actuator

104

engagement means

104a

sloping surface

106

engagement means

106a

sloping surface

110

coupling element

114

base support

116

carriage

120

first actuator

122

curve segment

124

Carrier of the curve segment 122

126

Guidance and drive device

140

second actuator

142

curve segment

144

Carrier of the curve segment 142

148

driving means

152

follower

P

movement direction

P1, P2

Movement directions of the actuators

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 102010048720 A1 [0005]
• EP 1299223 B1 [0006]

Claims (12)

Contraption ( 1 ) for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers, with at least one forming station ( 4 ) attached to a mobile support ( 2 ) is arranged and which has a blow mold, within which the plastic preforms are expandable by application of a gaseous medium, wherein the blow mold a bottom part ( 42 ) releasably attached to a support ( 12 ) is arranged, and with a first attachment mechanism ( 6 ) to the bottom part ( 42 ) on the carrier ( 12 ), and / or wherein the blow mold at least one side part ( 52a . 52b ), which releasably on a support ( 46a . 46b ) and with a second attachment mechanism ( 40 ) to the side part ( 52a . 52b ) on the carrier ( 46a . 46b ), characterized in that the device ( 1 ) an actuating device ( 100 ), and the conversion station ( 4 ) in at least one direction of movement of the carrier ( 2 ) movable relative to this actuating device ( 100 ), wherein at least one element of the actuating device ( 100 ) is suitable and intended, a positive and / or non-positive connection with at least one element of the forming station ( 4 ) and wherein the device comprises a positioning device ( 104 . 106 ) to the forming station ( 4 ) relative to the actuator ( 100 ). Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a media connection device ( 20 ), the fastening mechanisms ( 6 . 40 ) to supply a flowable medium. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating device ( 100 ) for actuating at least one fastening mechanism ( 6 . 40 ) serves. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating device ( 100 ) a fluid connection - in particular with the media connection device ( 20 ), So that at least one fastening mechanism ( 6 . 40 ) is acted upon by a flowable medium to this attachment mechanism ( 6 . 40 ) to switch between at least two positions. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating device ( 100 ) an actuator element ( 102 ), wherein this actuator element preferably has a first positive-locking element ( 104 ), which is suitable and intended, with a second positive-locking element ( 106 ), which at the forming station ( 4 ) is arranged to cooperate so as to produce a positive connection. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first attachment mechanism ( 6 ) is actuated by means of a flowable medium to the bottom part ( 42 ) relative to the carrier ( 12 ) and the second attachment mechanism ( 40 ) is actuated by means of a flowable medium to the side part ( 52a . 52b ) of the carrier ( 46a . 46b ) continue to unlock a media connection device ( 20 ) is provided to the flowable medium the attachment mechanisms ( 6 . 40 ). Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device comprises a gripping device for conveying the blow mold or parts of the blow mold from the forming station ( 4 ) refer to. Device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device comprises a coupling element ( 110 ) to establish a flow connection for the flowable medium. Device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device and in particular the actuating device at least one actuator ( 120 . 140 ) for opening the mold carrier and / or for unlocking the mold carrier. Method for operating a device ( 1 ) for converting plastic preforms to plastic containers, wherein in a working operation, the plastic preforms are expanded by exposure to a flowable medium within a blow mold, said blow mold at a forming station ( 4 ) and this conversion station ( 4 ) on a rotatable support ( 2 ), wherein the blow mold is a bottom part ( 42 ) releasably attached to a support ( 12 ) is arranged, and with a first attachment mechanism ( 6 ) the bottom part ( 42 ) on the carrier ( 12 ), and wherein the blow mold at least one side part ( 52a . 52b ), which releasably on a support ( 46a . 46b ) and with a second attachment mechanism the ( 40 ) Side panel ( 52a . 52b ) on the carrier ( 46a . 46b ), characterized in that the support ( 2 ) with regard to its rotational position relative to the actuating device ( 100 ) and for releasing at least the bottom part ( 42 ) and / or the side part ( 52a . 52b ) an actuating device ( 100 ) in connection with the device ( 1 ), such that at least one fastening mechanism ( 6 . 40 ) Can be actuated by means of a flowable medium and in particular switchable. A method according to claim 9, characterized in that a positive connection between the Betätigunseinrichtung and the forming station is made. A method according to claim 10, characterized in that by means of a on the actuating device ( 100 ) arranged actuator ( 120 . 140 ) Mold carrier of the forming station are opened and / or a lock between the mold carriers is unlocked.

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