DE202008016725U1 - Arrangement of a device for sealing tubular packaging with closure clips and a device for keeping a roll with label strip - Google Patents

Abstract

Arrangement of a device for sealing tubular packaging with closure clips and a device for holding a roll (5) with label tape,
on the one hand, the device for closing
Closing elements (18, 19) adapted to perform relative movement towards each other along a closing path and for bending a closing clip around the tubular packaging,
- Means (16a, 16b) for conveying an end-side tape portion of the label tape in the Verschließbahn and
Comprising means (17) for severing the end-side band portion from the label band,
characterized in that
- On the other hand, the device for holding a roll (5) comprises a frame (1) with stand elements (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) on which the roller (5) is rotatably mounted.

Description

The The invention relates to an arrangement of a device for closing tubular packaging with closing clips and a device for holding a roll with label tape and an apparatus for holding a roll of label tape with labels for sausage products.

devices for sealing tubular packaging are known in particular from sausage production. With them will the sausage casing stuffed with sausage meat by means of gathering elements gathered together, leaving a filling-free section of the intestine arises, if necessary, by spreading the shirring yet can be extended. On the fill-free Section are by means of closing elements one or two mostly metal closing clips set. For this purpose takes a stamp with the leading bracket from a magazine with and leads Add it to the non-filling section, so that the legs of the Clamp this around to bend around on a die around the bowel to become so that a closure is created. Likewise, devices for sealing tubular packaging known in which the foremost locking clip backs lying in the mold and with the two front legs surrounds the intestine. The stamp then comes from the opposite Side and beats on the leg ends, around the legs then to bend the bowel.

It Also devices of this type are known which with a device equipped for feeding labels from a label tape are. They allow isolated labels in the so to bring that closed by them Clamp be clamped by the sausage closure. The labels are with information for the consumer or processor the sausage printed. It is often desirable to print the image first during processing to determine about while of packaging, print the best before date on the labels to be able to. For this purpose, the devices in question equipped with printers.

Such However, devices require space, especially at Presence of a printer. The generic However, space available devices is very limited, because the packaging to be filled on the one hand and the shirring and closing elements for their movements on the other already need considerable space. Machines with such Devices are therefore relatively bulky and require an enlarged footprint, and this even if the labeling and printing function only during a fraction of the operating time can be used. On top of that, they are especially maintenance-prone, especially because the printer can easily be soiled with meat.

It is therefore an object of the invention, the known devices there continue to form that space-saving handling possible and a better pollution protection is ensured. The invention solves this problem by an arrangement Protection claim 1 and a device for protection claim 9. The Subclaims contain further improvements of the invention.

The Invention is based on the idea, only the comparative little space occupying means for conveying the end-side band section to leave in the device for closing and the Space consuming role and the printer in a separate unit accommodate. This is based in particular on the insight that the separate unit does not have its own drive means for the promotion of the label tape needed. The Driving force for the label tape can predominantly or completely from those in the closure device Any existing drive means are derived, for example from a drive shaft for other moving elements of the device be deduced for closing. The drive for The label tape can also be formed by that of the Stamp advanced clip the end-side band section entrains and so pulls on entire volume. Likewise, it is conceivable the foremost Only then separate the label from the label tape when it is in the clip closure is glued and the sausage is pushed a bit far, so that the propulsion of the sausage drives the label tape forms. The separating device, for example a cutting knife, must be arranged accordingly, preferably so downstream of the Sausage drive direction. In these cases is unnecessary a separate drive for the label tape in the Clip machine. Preferably, the inventive Arrangement and device by the absence of drive means for Conveying the tape to the device for keeping ready characterized by a role, which does not have to exclude that the printer for its own precise printing Conveyor comprises. Through this optimized space utilization In particular, it is possible with particularly large To work reels that rarely need to be changed. Also, the printer can be optimally protected against contamination. Does not the unit on the device for sealing more needed, it can be safely stowed or put on another device for sealing used come.

Closure elements are the elements of the closure device that are adapted to perform relative movement toward each other along a closing path and to bend a closure clamp around the tubular packaging are set around. Usually, but not necessarily, these are two elements, namely punch and die. During the relative movement, all or only one of the closing elements can move. The end-side band portion can also be guided at one end of the Verschließbahn in this. It is crucial that the end label is clamped when bending the legs of the clip with.

Means for conveying an end-side tape portion of the label tape in the Verschließbahn can be performed arbitrarily, such as arranged on both sides of the tape roller pair (s EP 0 782 528 B1 ) or as a sliding pin (s. DE 199 01 039 A1 ). If the foremost label is taken along after the introduction into the Verschließbahn of the closing elements, which can be exploited to promote the band. Means for separating the end-side strip section from the label strip may in particular be one or more knives.

Bases within the meaning of the invention may be arbitrary be. It can be about feet or one or act several stands. The important thing is that Stand on the stand elements is such that the frame on a level ground can be turned off and then the role stationary but is rotatably mounted and thus independent of the Can be positioned for closing. Frame in the context of the invention is any arrangement of rods, plates o. The like., The stand elements with the storage of the role sufficient stable connects.

advantageously, the arrangement comprises means for releasably securing the Device for keeping a roll on the device for Close up. Unless the user forgets that the device for keeping a roll for a longer Duration with the device used for closing together he can connect the two devices together, so that they form a unity and z. B. be moved together can. It is particularly advantageous if the means for releasable Attach on the side of the device for closing are arranged at a height that the standing elements of the Device for keeping a roll raised and not get up more on the floor. This facilitates a shifting of the whole arrangement, such as when the device for closing stands on wheels. In addition, the cleaning of the floor in the operating rooms easier, the less feet u. stand in the way.

advantageously, For example, the device for holding a roll has an angle-adjustable Deflection guide for the label tape on. in this connection For example, it can be a bendable or a joint provided plastic tube or a gutter act. Also, a role with adjustable axis position is conceivable. The Label tape leaves the device to stand by a role on this deflection guide. With this Angle adjustable deflection guide it is possible the device for keeping a roll in different positions to arrange relative to the device for closing and Ensure that the label tape is properly adjusted by adjusting the angle safe and with the least possible twist to the device is closed.

advantageously, For example, the device for holding a roll has a printer for printing the labels, preferably because constructive particularly simple, stationary on the frame of the device for keeping ready a roll is arranged. The outsourcing of the printer in the Apparatus for keeping a roll in place instead of the assembly Closing device is therefore particularly advantageous because the risk of functional impairment due to contamination This is particularly reduced.

Of the Printer can be of any type. Termotransfer printers are preferred, because they have an exact print, as for example for barcodes is necessary and allow for applications of the Having this type required reliability.

Of the Printer can be battery or rechargeable. Especially advantageous, also in the case of one for the printer in the device for Prepare a roll of existing batteries, is the power supply with an emanating from the device for closing Electric wire. Through this power supply via the machine for closing the cabling is kept low, especially if the printer anyway from the control unit for closing control signals via Signal cable receives. The power and signal supply can z. B. via a USB cable from the device for closing to the printer on the roll holding device.

So far the invention comprises means for releasably securing can this particular be screw. Particularly advantageous manually detachable connections, z. B. with wing nuts or snap closures. But they are also simpler Mechanics conceivable, z. B. hook for hanging a device at the other.

Advantageously, the arrangement according to the invention comprises a resistance means, which for applying the label tape with a force against the means for conveying the end-side tape portion of the label tape a is directed. As a result, a tension of the label tape is achieved so that it does not unroll unnecessarily from the roll. This tension is particularly opposed to the orientation of the tape for printing. and the resistance means may be arbitrary and consist of one or more elements. It may, for example, be a rubber pad pressed against a metal plate with spring force, the strip being guided between metal platelets and rubber pads and thereby experiencing a frictional force.

Further it is advantageous if the resistance means on the device is arranged to hold one. In this case, space consumption avoided in the device for closing. Rejects that Arrangement on a printer, the resistance means is preferably arranged at the tape section between the roll and the printer. Then ensures the tension of the tape especially on the printer and thus an orientation of the tape for printing favored.

following is an embodiment of the invention with reference to drawings explained in more detail. Showing:

1 a perspective view of a device according to the invention for holding a roll;

2 a detailed view of in 1 shown device from the side;

3 a detailed view of the printer in 1 shown device with the hood removed from the side;

4 an overall view of the arrangement according to the invention from the side.

A frame 1 , z. B. stainless steel or aluminum, includes a rectangular base frame 1a with a certain extent parallel to the ground to ensure adequate stability. At the corners of the base frame 1a are feet on the underside 2a . 2 B . 2c and 2d attached, which may be made of rubber, for example. From the narrow sides of the base frame 1 from each center bear carrier 1b and 1c ,

From the carrier 1b stands at the center of the base frame 1a a narrow box 3 made of Plexiglas. This is on two retaining bolts 4a and 4b a role 5 stored with label tape in which the roll 5 with its border on the retaining bolt 4a . 4b rests. The role 5 So in this example is not stored on its axis, so that they are particularly easy in the Plexiglas box 3 can be inserted. The execution of the box 3 Made of Plexiglas protects the role on the one hand from dirt and mechanical damage and on the other hand allows easy visual inspection of the stock and the type of labels used.

The one from the role 5 withdrawn label tape section leaves the box 3 through its upper left corner. There is the band section on a pillow 6 made of rubber or an elastically deformable plastic, on it with a leaf spring 7 in the direction of arrow A biased pressure pin 7a in expresses, as in detail 2 shown. In this way, a resistance means in the context of the invention is formed.

It However, it is not excluded that in appropriate places still other such funds are available.

The label tape is then combined with a total of 8th designated printer, located under a hood 9 on the second frame carrier 1c located. The hood 9 protects the printer 8th against contamination. The hood 9 is preferably pivotally mounted, as indicated by arrow B. This allows the printer 8th easy to maintain, such as when changing the cartridge 10 for the printing ink. The printer shown in the example 8th itself includes, as in 3 shown a printing drum 11 , on whose circumference the characters are located, an application unit 12 to get ink out of the cartridge 10 on the drum 11 apply, such as a counter pressure roller 13 , The printing drum 11 , the application unit 12 and the counter-pressure roller 13 are over a holding plate 14 on the carrier 1c appropriate.

The printed label tape leaves the hood 9 in the direction of a deflection tube 15 that has a kink area 15a having. At this angle adjustable deflection 15 . 15a For example, the label tape may be oriented so that the tape leaves the device for holding a roll towards the device for closing. There it gets into one of two rollers 16a . 16b existing conveyor behind which a knife 17 can separate individual labels from the tape. The stamp with an underlying bracket, between the legs of the end-side band portion extends, is with 18 indicated. After separating the foremost label with the knife 17 can the stamp 18 along a Verschließbahn towards the at 19 Moving matrix are moved, taking along the clip and the isolated label. The thereby to be closed sausage product including the shirred intestine section is shown in dashed lines. The shirring elements are not shown for reasons of clarity.

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Cited patent literature

• EP 0782528 B1 [0008]
• - DE 19901039 A1 [0008]

Claims (10)

Arrangement of a device for sealing tubular packaging with closure clips and a device for holding a roll ( 5 ) with label tape, on the one hand the device for closing - closing elements ( 18 . 19 ) adapted to perform relative movement towards each other along a closing path and for bending a closing clip around the tubular packaging, - means ( 16a . 16b ) for conveying an end-side tape section of the label tape into the closing web and - means ( 17 ) for separating the end-side strip section from the label strip, characterized in that - on the other hand, the device for holding a roll ( 5 ) a frame ( 1 ) with stand elements ( 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2d ) on which the roll ( 5 ) is rotatably mounted. Arrangement according to protection claim 1, characterized that they have means for releasably securing the device for keeping a roll on the device for closing having. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device for holding a roll has an angle-adjustable deflection guide ( 15 ) for the label tape. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device for keeping a roll ( 5 ) a printer ( 8th ) for printing the labels. Arrangement according to protection claim 4, characterized in that the printer ( 8th ) fixed to the frame of the device for keeping a roll ( 8th ) is arranged. Arrangement according to one of the claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the device for keeping a roll ( 5 ) Means for releasably attaching the printer ( 8th ) on this device. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one resistance means ( 6 . 7 ), which is for applying the label tape with a force against the by the means ( 16a . 16b ) is arranged for conveying the end-side tape portion of the label tape. Arrangement according to protection claim 7, characterized in that the resistance means ( 6 . 7 ) is arranged on the device for keeping one Device for holding a roll with label tape with labels for sausage products, characterized in that the device comprises with stand elements on which the roll ( 8th ) is rotatably mounted. Device according to protection claim 9, characterized that they according to any of claims 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 is configured.