DE102022119600A1 - Monitoring of a container treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates, among other things, to a method for monitoring a container treatment device (10). The method comprises detecting an inclination of the container treatment device (10) by means of an inclination sensor (12) of the container treatment device (10). The method further comprises adjusting an operation of the container treatment device (10) depending on the detected inclination by means of a control device (24) of the container treatment device (10). The method can advantageously make it possible to prevent excessive wear of the container treatment device (10) and major damage as a result of an undesirable inclination.

Description

Technical area

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a container treatment device and a container treatment device.

Technical background

In filling systems for filling a filling product into containers, such as bottles, one or more container treatment devices can be included. Before commissioning, the container treatment device must be brought into the production hall and placed in the designated space. Conventionally, the container treatment device can be aligned with a spirit level or a laser and placed in the “water”. A precise alignment may be necessary because, for example, if the container treatment device is in an inclined position, its components are subject to greater stress. This could cause the components to wear more than usual.

During the operation of the container treatment device, various errors can occur, which can be more or less serious. For example, the container treatment device can sink over time, for example due to loose screws or an insufficiently secured surface on which the machine is standing. Another example of an error that can occur is the failure of a height adjustment of the container handling device. For example, the height adjustment can partially fail or block, as a result of which, for example, a height-adjustable upper part of the container treatment device can become undesirably tense and bent. The resulting loss of production until a new top is manufactured, replaced and aligned can easily take several days or weeks. The resulting costs are enormous.

The invention is based on the object of creating an improved technique for monitoring a container treatment device, with which excessive wear can preferably be reduced and/or the service life of the container treatment device can be increased.

Summary of the invention

The task is solved by the features of independent claim 1. Advantageous developments are specified in the dependent claims and the description.

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for monitoring a container treatment device for a container treatment plant. The method includes detecting an inclination of the container treatment device by means of an inclination sensor of the container treatment device. The method further comprises adjusting an operation of the container treatment device depending on the detected inclination by means of a control device of the container treatment device, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination.

The method can advantageously make it possible to draw conclusions about a state of the container treatment device and react accordingly depending on a detected inclination of the container treatment device. Preferably, any change in position or orientation of the container treatment device can be detected using the inclination sensor and, if necessary, react to it using the control device. In this way, different situations can be recognized and operation of the container treatment device can be adjusted, e.g. B. by stopping the container treatment system, by adjusting operating parameters or by issuing a warning. Situations that can be detected using the inclination sensor include an undesirable sinking of the container treatment device due to a defective base or a yielding surface. It can also be recognized if, for example, a height adjustment of the container treatment device does not work properly or if forces are too great during container treatment, e.g. B. contact pressures. Ultimately, the method can thus make it possible to prevent excessive wear of the container treatment device and major damage as a result of an undesirable inclination (or inclination, position, orientation) that only occurs after commissioning. The inclination sensor can advantageously be attached to all container treatment devices where an exact position or orientation is important.

The detection can preferably take place during an operation (e.g. container treatment operation or adjustment operation) of the container treatment device.

In one embodiment, the adjustment includes stopping the container treatment device depending on the detected inclination, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination. This can advantageously prevent, for example, significant consequential damage due to an undesirable inclination of the container treatment device. The prevented consequential damage can, for example, be an undesirable loss tension and bending of the container treatment device due to the inclination.

In a further exemplary embodiment, the adjustment may include issuing a warning to a user via a user interface depending on the detected inclination, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination. Alternatively or additionally, the adjustment may include outputting the detected inclination to a user via a user interface. Advantageously, the user can be informed or warned in order to be able to react to the detected inclination, e.g. B. by manually stopping the container treatment device.

In a further exemplary embodiment, the container treatment device is adjustable, preferably height-adjustable. Preferably, the detection can be carried out during adjustment, preferably height adjustment, of the container treatment device. This can be advantageous, for example, for a faulty, e.g. B. uneven adjustment of the container treatment device can be detected, which can prevent significant consequential damage to the container treatment device caused by the incorrect adjustment.

In one embodiment, the adjustment includes stopping the adjustment, preferably if the detected inclination indicates an uneven adjustment or the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination. In this way, considerable consequential damage to the container treatment device caused by incorrect adjustment can be advantageously prevented.

In a further embodiment, the detection is carried out while the container treatment device is treating containers, preferably filling them, or rotating empty. This advantageously makes it possible to adjust and readjust components of the container treatment device under operating conditions or even during treatment operation, and any errors that may occur can be detected at an early stage.

In a further embodiment, the detection is carried out while a container is being pressed onto a filling valve of the container treatment device by means of a lifting device, preferably a pressing cylinder, of the container treatment device. Advantageously, the detected inclination can be used to determine whether the contact pressure is too large, too small or set correctly. For example, the detected inclination can be larger than desired if the contact pressure is too high, smaller than desired if the contact pressure is too small, and essentially as desired if the contact pressure is correct. This advantageously makes it possible to adjust and readjust the lifting device during operation of the container treatment device. In this way, excessive wear on the filling station can preferably be prevented and optimal filling can be achieved.

In one embodiment variant, the adjustment involves adjusting the lifting device depending on the inclination detected during pressing, preferably to reduce or increase a contact pressure caused by the lifting device and / or if the detected inclination ≥ or ≤ a predetermined inclination. In this way, an adjustment and readjustment of the lifting device during operation of the container treatment device can advantageously be made possible, which, for example, prevents excessive wear on the filling station and enables optimal filling.

Alternatively, the adjustment can include stopping the lifting device and/or the container treatment device depending on the inclination detected during pressing, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination. Damage to the filling station or the container can thus advantageously be prevented.

In a further embodiment variant, the detection is repeated several times during the service life of the container treatment device (e.g. cyclically or at irregular intervals) for condition monitoring of the container treatment device and/or to detect an undesired lowering of a subsurface beneath the container Container treatment device and/or for detecting an undesired lowering of an adjustable base of the container treatment device. In this way, wear of the container treatment system can advantageously be monitored in order to detect excessive wear due to excessive loading of the components due to an undesirable, developing inclination of the container treatment device at an early stage.

A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to a container treatment device for a container treatment system, comprising an inclination sensor arranged to detect an inclination of the container treatment device, and a control device. The control device is configured to control the container treatment device depending on a level detected by the inclination sensor to operate. Advantageously, the same advantages can be achieved with the container treatment device that have already been described for the method. The same applies to the exemplary embodiments of the container treatment device below.

• - die Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung in Abhängigkeit von der erfassten Neigung anzuhalten, vorzugsweise wenn die erfasste Neigung ≥ eine vorgegebene Neigung ist; und/oder
• - eine Warnung mittels einer Benutzerschnittstelle der Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung an einen Benutzer in Abhängigkeit von der erfassten Neigung auszugeben, vorzugsweise wenn die erfasste Neigung ≥ eine vorgegebene Neigung ist; und/oder
• - die erfasste Neigung mittels einer Benutzerschnittstelle der Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung an einen Benutzer auszugeben; und/oder
• - ein Verstellen, vorzugsweise Höhenverstellen, der Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung in Abhängigkeit von der erfassten Neigung zu stoppen, vorzugsweise wenn die erfasste Neigung ein ungleichmäßiges Verstellen angibt oder die erfasste Neigung ≥ eine vorgegebene Neigung ist; und/oder
• - einen Betrieb einer Hubeinrichtung zum Anpressen eines Behälters an ein Füllventil der Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung in Abhängigkeit von der während eines Anpressens erfassten Neigung anzupassen oder zu stoppen, vorzugsweise zum Verringern oder Vergrößern eines durch die Hubeinrichtung bewirkten Anpressdrucks und/oder wenn die erfasste Neigung ≥ oder ≤ eine vorgegebene Neigung ist; und/oder
• - einen Zustand der Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung in Abhängigkeit von (z. B. zyklisch oder in unregelmäßigen Abständen) wiederholt erfassten Neigungen der Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung zu überwachen; und/oder
• - ein ungewünschtes Absenken eines Untergrunds unter der Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung und/oder ein ungewünschtes Absenken eines verstellbaren Standfußes der Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung in Abhängigkeit von (z. B. zyklisch oder in unregelmäßigen Abständen) wiederholt erfassten Neigungen der Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung zu erkennen.

In one exemplary embodiment, the control device is configured to:

• - to stop the container treatment device depending on the detected inclination, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination; and or
• - issue a warning to a user by means of a user interface of the container treatment device depending on the detected inclination, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination; and or
• - output the detected inclination to a user using a user interface of the container treatment device; and or
• - to stop an adjustment, preferably height adjustment, of the container treatment device depending on the detected inclination, preferably if the detected inclination indicates an uneven adjustment or the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination; and or
• - to adapt or stop an operation of a lifting device for pressing a container onto a filling valve of the container treatment device depending on the inclination detected during pressing, preferably to reduce or increase a contact pressure caused by the lifting device and / or if the detected inclination ≥ or ≤ one predetermined inclination is; and or
• - to monitor a state of the container treatment device depending on inclinations of the container treatment device which are repeatedly detected (e.g. cyclically or at irregular intervals); and or
• - to detect an undesirable lowering of a surface under the container treatment device and/or an undesirable lowering of an adjustable base of the container treatment device depending on (e.g. cyclically or at irregular intervals) repeatedly detected inclinations of the container treatment device.

In one embodiment, the container treatment device is a rotary container treatment device, and the inclination sensor is arranged on a rotatable part, preferably upper part, of the rotary container treatment device. This can advantageously be used to detect, for example, an undesirable inclination of the entire container treatment device and also an inclination of only the upper part.

In a further embodiment, the inclination sensor is arranged on or on an upper side of the container treatment device. It is also possible for the inclination sensor to be arranged (e.g. protected) inside the container treatment device. It is also possible for the inclination sensor to be arranged on an outer circumference or outer edge of the container treatment device. The arrangement can therefore advantageously be adapted to the respective task and environmental conditions.

In a further embodiment, the container treatment device is a container manufacturing device, a cleaning device, a coating device, a filling device, a closing device, a labeling device, a printing device or a packaging device. Advantageously, the techniques disclosed herein can be applied to many different container handling devices, particularly those where precise location is important.

In a further embodiment, the (e.g. rotary) container treatment device has a (e.g. rotatable) upper part (e.g. upper filler part) and a lower part (e.g. lower filler part), which are height-adjustable relative to one another, preferably by means of at least one spindle drive. Advantageously, an incorrect height adjustment, which can significantly damage the upper part, can be detected using the inclination sensor and stopped before the upper part is damaged using the control device.

Preferably, the upper part can have a plurality of treatment stations (e.g. filling stations or closing stations) for treating the containers, which are arranged, for example, around a circumference of the upper part.

The inclination sensor preferably has an angular accuracy of ≤ 1°, ≤ 0.9°, ≤ 0.8°, ≤ 0.7°, ≤ 0.6°, ≤ 0.5°, ≤ 0.4°, ≤ 0, 3°, ≤ 0.2° or ≤ 0.1°.

Preferably, the method disclosed herein may be applied in a container treatment facility or the container treatment device disclosed herein may be included in a container treatment facility. For example, the container treatment system can be used for manufacturing, cleaning, coating, testing, filling, sealing, labeling, printing and/or distribution packing containers for liquid media, preferably drinks or liquid food.

For example, the containers can be designed as bottles, cans, canisters, cartons, bottles, etc.

Preferably, the term “control device” can refer to electronics (e.g. designed as a driver circuit or with microprocessor(s) and data memory) and/or a mechanical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic control, which, depending on the training, carries out control tasks and/or or can take on control tasks and/or processing tasks. Even if the term “controls” is used here, it can also appropriately include or mean “rules” or “controls with feedback” and/or “processing”.

The previously described preferred embodiments and features of the invention can be combined with one another in any way.

Short description of the characters

• 1 eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Offenbarung;
• 2 eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine Behälterbehandlungsanlage gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Offenbarung;
• 3 eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Offenbarung;
• 4 eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Offenbarung; und
• 5 eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Behälterbehandlungsvorrichtung gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Offenbarung.;

Further details and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

• 1 a schematic side view of a container treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
• 2 a schematic top view of a container treatment system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
• 3 a schematic side view of a container treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
• 4 a schematic side view of a container treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
• 5 a schematic side view of a container treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.;

The embodiments shown in the figures are at least partially the same, so that similar or identical parts are provided with the same reference numerals and for their explanation reference is also made to the description of the other embodiments or figures in order to avoid repetitions.

Detailed description of exemplary embodiments

The 1 and 2 show a container treatment device 10 (hereinafter referred to as device 10) for a container treatment system.

The device 10 can contain containers (not in the 1 and 2 shown). For example, the device 10 can produce, clean, coat, fill, close, label, print or package the containers. Accordingly, the device 10 can be, for example, a container manufacturing device, a cleaning device, a coating device, a closing device, a labeling device, a printing device or a packaging device. The device 10 is preferably a filling device, particularly preferably a filler carousel or rotary filling device, for filling containers with a liquid or pasty filling material, for example a drink or a food product.

The device 10 can preferably be used as a rotary container treatment device, as in 1 is shown, or can be designed as a linear container treatment device. The device 10 can have several treatment stations for treating several containers at the same time or for treating several containers with a time overlap. In a rotary container treatment device, the plurality of treatment stations may be arranged around a circumference of the rotary container treatment device. The multiple treatment stations can be arranged in a row next to one another and/or one behind the other in a linear container treatment device.

The device 10 has an inclination sensor 12 and a control device 24. The device 10 can also have an upper part 14, a lower part 16, an adjusting device 18, at least one stand 20 and/or a user interface 22.

The inclination sensor 12 can measure or detect an inclination or inclination of the device 10. The inclination can, for example, be relative to a reference plane, e.g. B. a horizontal plane or a vertical plane. Depending on the arrangement, the inclination sensor 12 can, for example, detect an overall inclination of the device 10, an inclination of the upper part 14 and/or an inclination of the lower part 16. The inclination sensor 12 can output a signal indicating a detected inclination.

The inclination sensor 12 can use any known measuring principle to detect an inclination of the device 10. For example, the inclination sensor 12 can detect the inclination electronically, inductively, capacitively, optically or electromechanically, etc. Preferably, the inclination sensor 12 can be initially referenced when the device 10 is put into operation for the first time, e.g. B. when empty rotating the device 10 designed as a rotary machine.

The inclination sensor 12 can, for example, be arranged on or on a top side of the device 10, e.g. B. on or on an upper side of the upper part 14. Preferably, the inclination sensor 12 can be arranged on an outer circumference or outer edge of the device 10, as in the 1 and 2 is shown. However, it is also possible for the inclination sensor 12 to be arranged at a different position on the device 10. Purely examples are in the 1 and 2 other possible arrangements are shown.

As in 1 is shown, the inclination sensor 12 'can be arranged, for example, on or on the lower part 16 of the device 10, for example on or on an upper side of the lower part 16. The inclination sensor 12' can be arranged radially within the adjusting device 18.

As in 2 is shown, the inclination sensor 12" can be arranged, for example, on an inner circumference of the upper part 14 of the device 10.

As also in 2 is shown, the inclination sensor 12''' can be arranged, for example, on the upper part 14 radially within the adjusting device 18. The inclination sensor 12 ''' can thus be arranged protected inside the device 10. The inclination sensor 12''' can be arranged, for example, on a traverse 26 of the device 10. The traverse 26 can be arranged, for example, between an annular body 28 of the upper part 14 and a (e.g. media and/or power) distributor 30 of the device 10. It is also possible that, for example, in addition or as an alternative to the distributor 30, a rotating shaft for rotating the upper part 14 is present. Accordingly, the inclination sensor 12''' can be arranged, for example, between the ring body 28 and the rotating shaft.

The upper part 14 is preferably rotatable about a central vertical axis of the device 10. For example, the upper part 14 can move during a container treatment, e.g. B. when filling the containers, turn.

The upper part 14 can be arranged above the lower part 16. The upper part 14 can be carried by a rotary connector 32 of the lower part 16, preferably via the adjusting device 18.

The rotary connector 32 can be, for example, a ball rotary connector. The rotary connector 32 can, for example, support the upper part 14 on a base body of the lower part 16. The rotary connector 32 can be arranged between the upper part 14 and the base body of the lower part 16.

The lower part 16 can be fixed or stationary. The lower part 16 can carry the upper part 14, for example via the rotary connector 32. The lower part 16 can be supported on a surface via the at least one base 20.

The adjusting device 18 can enable the device 10 to be adjusted. The adjusting device 18 can preferably connect the upper part 14 and the lower part 16 to one another in an adjustable, preferably height-adjustable manner. For example, the adjusting device 18 can be arranged between the upper part 14 and the rotary connector 32.

The adjusting device 18 can preferably have several spindle drives (e.g. threaded spindle drives) 34. The spindle drives 34 can be supported on the rotary connector 32. The spindle drives 34 can be arranged around a circumference of the device 10. The spindle drives 34 can support the upper part 14.

The spindle drive 34 can have a spindle (e.g. threaded spindle) 36 and a gear 38.

The transmission 38 can be operationally connected to a drive unit, not shown, e.g. B. using a cardan shaft. The spindle 36 can be moved in and out using the gear 38. The spindle 36 can support the upper part 14. When extending, the upper part 14 can be adjusted upwards. When retracting, the upper part 14 can be adjusted downwards. It is also possible, for example, that the adjusting device 18 only has a central spindle drive for height adjustment (not shown in the figures).

The feet 20 can support the device 10 on a floor or subsurface. The feet 20 can preferably be height-adjustable. It is also possible that only a central base 20 is included (not shown in the figures).

The user interface 22 may receive user input and/or output information to a user. For example, the user interface 22 can output information to a user visually and/or acoustically. The user interface 22 may include, for example, a keyboard, a (e.g., touch-sensitive) display, a microphone, a speaker, and/or a (e.g., Signal) light. The user interface 22 can be spatially assigned to the device 10. However, it is also possible that the user interface 22 is, for example, a remote user interface.

The control device 24 may be in communication connection with the inclination sensor 12. The control device 24 can receive a signal indicating a detected inclination from the inclination sensor 12.

The control device 24 can be spatially assigned to the device 10. However, it is also possible that the control device 24 is, for example, a remote control device.

The control device 24 is configured to operate the device 10 depending on an inclination detected by the inclination sensor 12. For example, the control device 24 can stop or adjust operation of the device 10 depending on the detected inclination.

For example, the control device 24 can compare the detected inclination with a predetermined inclination value. If, for example, the detected inclination is equal to or greater than a predetermined inclination, the control device 24 can adapt the operation of the device 10. The predetermined inclination can be stored in the control device 24, for example. The specified inclination can be specified, for example, using the user interface 22. The predetermined inclination can be specified, for example, depending on the type of device 10, the respective installation conditions and/or an angular accuracy of the inclination sensor 22, etc. The specified inclination can, for example, be specified in a range between 0.1° and 5° or more.

It is possible for the control device 24 to operate the user interface 22 in such a way that the user interface 22 issues a warning to a user depending on the detected inclination. The warning can be issued visually, acoustically and/or haptically, for example. The warning can be issued, for example, if the detected inclination is equal to or greater than a predetermined inclination. Additionally or alternatively, the user interface 22 can, for example, output the detected inclination, which it can receive, for example, from the control device 24 and/or the inclination sensor 12.

The container treatment device 10 can be monitored by means of the inclination sensor 12 and the control device 24. The following are with reference to the 3 to 5 Possible situations are explained in which the control device 24 can adapt the operation of the device 10 depending on the detected inclination. The 3 to 5 exaggerate the respective situation for clarity.

The 3 shows a situation in which the adjusting device 18 works incorrectly. For example, one of the spindle drives 34 does not work and blocks instead. The upper part 14 cannot be adjusted evenly by the adjusting device 18. Instead, the upper part 14 can tilt to a horizontal plane during adjustment and thereby bend and tense.

During the (incorrect) adjustment by means of the adjustment device 18 or during an adjustment operation of the device 10, an inclination of the device 10 can be detected by the inclination sensor 12. The inclination sensor 12 can preferably detect an inclination of the upper part 14.

The control device 24 can operate the adjusting device 18 in such a way that the adjustment is stopped if the detected inclination indicates an uneven adjustment or the detected inclination is ≥ (equal to or greater than) a predetermined inclination. On the other hand, the adjusting device 18 can continue to be operated if the detected inclination indicates a uniform adjustment or the detected inclination is ≤ (equal to or smaller than) a predetermined inclination.

The 4 shows a situation in which a stand 20 has lowered undesirably. This can be caused, for example, by increasing wear on the base 20. This situation can be detected, for example, by repeatedly detecting an inclination of the device 10 using the inclination sensor 12 'during the life of the device 10. It is understood that the other arrangements of the inclination sensor 12, 12'' and 12''' from the 1 and 2 be suitable for recognizing this situation.

Accordingly, the control device 24 can, for example, stop operation of the device 10 and/or issue a warning using the user interface 22 if the detected inclination is equal to or greater than a predetermined inclination.

By means of the detected inclination, the control device 24 can therefore carry out status monitoring or so-called condition monitoring of the device 10. Here, for example, depending on a historical development of detected inclinations, a state of the device 10 can be determined, e.g. B. whether the device 10 still functions properly or only to a limited extent tioned or whether a failure of the device 10 can be expected soon due to a corresponding historical development of the recorded inclinations.

Analogous to that in 4 In the situation shown, it could also be recognized, for example, whether the ground on which the device 10 is supported is sinking undesirably, for example due to construction defects or the like.

The 5 shows a situation in which an inclination of the device 10 is detected while the device 10 is treating container B or during a container treatment operation of the device 10.

In the 5 Device 10 shown is preferably a rotary filling device for filling the containers B. The containers B can be pressed against a respective filling valve 46 of the device 10 during filling by means of a lifting device 40, e.g. B. liquid-tight or gas-tight. Im in 5 In the example shown, the lifting device 40 can press the container B from below against the filling valve 46. When pressing, a container mouth of the container B can be pressed against the filling valve 46. The lifting device 40 can, for example, rotate with the upper part 14. The lifting device 40 can, for example, have a lifting plate 42 on which the container B can stand, and a pressure cylinder 44 for raising and lowering the lifting plate 42. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible for the lifting device 40 to effect the pressing by lowering the filling valve 46 onto the container B.

The inclination of the device 10 can be detected while the container B is pressed against the filling valve 46. If the detected inclination is too great, this may be an indication that the contact pressure is too great, for example due to a malfunction or incorrect adjustment of the lifting device 40.

If, for example, the inclination detected during pressing is equal to or greater than a predetermined inclination, then, for example, a setting of the lifting device 40 can be adjusted in such a way that the contact pressure is reduced. Alternatively, for example, the operation of the lifting device 40 and/or the device 10 can be stopped.

On the other hand, if the inclination detected during pressing is essentially equal to a predetermined inclination, it can be recognized, for example, that the lifting device 40 is functioning properly. For this purpose, for example, it can be checked whether the recorded inclination is within a predetermined permissible inclination range.

The invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments described above. Rather, a large number of variants and modifications are possible, which also make use of the inventive idea and therefore fall within the scope of protection. In particular, the invention also claims protection for the subject matter and features of the subclaims, regardless of the claims referred to. In particular, the individual features of independent claim 1 are each disclosed independently of one another. In addition, the features of the subclaims are also disclosed independently of all features of independent claim 1. All range information herein is to be understood to be disclosed in such a way that all values falling within the respective range are disclosed individually, e.g. B. also as preferred narrower external boundaries of the respective area.

Reference symbol list

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Container treatment device

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Tilt sensor

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Top

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Bottom part

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Adjustment device

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Stand

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User interface

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Control device

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Ring body

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Distributor

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Lifting device

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lifting plate

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Pressure cylinder

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Fill valve

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Claims (15)

Method for monitoring a container treatment device (10) for a container treatment system, comprising: detecting an inclination of the container treatment device (10) by means of an inclination sensor (12) of the container treatment device (10); and Adjusting an operation of the container treatment device (10) depending on the detected inclination by means of a control device (24) of the container treatment device (10), preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination. Procedure according to Claim 1 , wherein: the adjusting comprises stopping the container treatment device (10) depending on the detected inclination, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination. Procedure according to Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein: adjusting includes issuing a warning to a user via a user interface (22) depending on the detected slope, preferably when the detected slope is ≥ a predetermined slope; and/or the adjusting comprises outputting the detected inclination to a user via a user interface (22). Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the container treatment device (10) is adjustable, preferably height-adjustable; and the detection is carried out during an adjustment, preferably height adjustment, of the container treatment device (10). Procedure according to Claim 4 , wherein: the adjusting includes stopping the adjustment, preferably if the detected inclination indicates an uneven adjustment or the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the detection is carried out while the container treatment device (10) treats container (B), preferably fills it, or rotates empty. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the detection is carried out while a container (B) is pressed by means of a lifting device (40), preferably a pressure cylinder (44), of the container treatment device (10) onto a filling valve (46) of the container treatment device (10). Procedure according to Claim 7 , wherein: the adjustment comprises adjusting the lifting device (40) depending on the inclination detected during pressing, preferably for reducing or increasing a contact pressure caused by the lifting device (40) and / or if the detected inclination ≥ or ≤ a predetermined inclination is; or the adjustment includes stopping the lifting device (40) and/or the container treatment device (10) depending on the inclination detected during pressing, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the detection is repeated several times during the service life of the container treatment device (10): - for condition monitoring of the container treatment device (10); and or - to detect an undesired lowering of a surface under the container treatment device (10) and/or to detect an undesired lowering of an adjustable base (20) of the container treatment device (10). Container treatment device (10) for a container treatment system, comprising: an inclination sensor (12) arranged to detect an inclination of the container treatment device (10); and a control device (24) which is configured to operate the container treatment device (10) depending on an inclination detected by the inclination sensor (12). Container treatment device (10). Claim 10 , wherein the control device (24) is configured to: - stop the container treatment device (10) depending on the detected inclination, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination; and/or - to issue a warning to a user by means of a user interface (22) of the container treatment device (10) depending on the detected inclination, preferably if the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination; and/or - output the detected inclination to a user using a user interface (22) of the container treatment device (10); and/or - stopping an adjustment, preferably height adjustment, of the container treatment device (10) depending on the detected inclination, preferably if the detected inclination indicates an uneven adjustment or the detected inclination is ≥ a predetermined inclination; and/or - to adapt or stop an operation of a lifting device (40) for pressing a container (B) onto a filling valve (46) of the container treatment device (10) depending on the inclination detected during pressing, preferably for reducing or increasing a contact pressure caused by the lifting device (40) and/or if the detected inclination is ≥ or ≤ a predetermined inclination; and/or - to monitor a state of the container treatment device (10) as a function of repeatedly detected inclinations of the container treatment device (10); and/or - to detect an undesirable lowering of a subsurface under the container treatment device (10) and/or an undesirable lowering of an adjustable base (20) of the container treatment device (10) as a function of repeatedly detected inclinations of the container treatment device (10). Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 until 9 or container treatment device (10). Claim 10 or 11 , wherein: the container treatment device (10) is a rotary container treatment device; and the inclination sensor (12) is arranged on a rotatable part, preferably upper part (14), of the rotary container treatment device (10). Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 until 9 or 12 or container treatment device (10) according to one of the Claims 10 until 12 , wherein at least one of the following features is fulfilled: the inclination sensor (12) is arranged on or on an upper side of the container treatment device (10); the inclination sensor (12) is arranged inside the container treatment device (10); and the inclination sensor (12) is arranged on an outer periphery or outer edge of the container processing device (10). Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 until 9 , 12 or 13 or container treatment device (10) according to one of the Claims 10 until 13 , wherein: the container processing device (10) is a container manufacturing device, a cleaning device, a coating device, a filling device, a sealing device, a labeling device, a printing device or a packaging device. Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 until 9 , 12 , 13 or 14 or container treatment device (10) according to one of the Claims 10 until 14 , wherein: the container treatment device (10) has an upper part (14) and a lower part (16), which are height-adjustable relative to one another, preferably by means of at least one spindle drive (34).

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