EP0060786B1 - Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Formen und Bündeln einer Anzahl von Gegenständen - Google Patents
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- EP0060786B1 EP0060786B1 EP82400451A EP82400451A EP0060786B1 EP 0060786 B1 EP0060786 B1 EP 0060786B1 EP 82400451 A EP82400451 A EP 82400451A EP 82400451 A EP82400451 A EP 82400451A EP 0060786 B1 EP0060786 B1 EP 0060786B1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
- B65B21/00—Packaging or unpacking of bottles
- B65B21/02—Packaging or unpacking of bottles in or from preformed containers, e.g. crates
- B65B21/04—Arranging, assembling, feeding, or orientating the bottles prior to introduction into, or after removal from, containers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
- B65B27/00—Bundling particular articles presenting special problems using string, wire, or narrow tape or band; Baling fibrous material, e.g. peat, not otherwise provided for
- B65B27/04—Bundling groups of cans or bottles
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- the invention relates to a method and a device for forming and strapping batches of objects.
- the invention is applicable for packaging other products such as bottles, for example to form successive layers in any transaction of paletti - Automatic adjustment.
- the invention relates to the formation of batches in a layer where the objects are arranged in a homogeneous manner against each other according to a compact assembly, and the strapping of these batches.
- the strapping of batches of objects is traditionally carried out by means of a device comprising a mechanism for launching, tensioning and fixing the link, and a frame, surrounding the objects to be strapped, and serving to support and guide the link.
- a difficulty in these conditions is to maintain the batch of objects in the arrangement which is given to it during its formation, during its transport to the location where the strapping is carried out, and during this strapping itself.
- strapping usually requires a specific position for this operation.
- This patent shows the assembly of bottles, assembly carried out in at least two stages.
- the batch of bottles is firstly constituted by girls from neighboring bottles separated by guide rails. All the files making up the batch are then transported to a strapping table. During this transport, the lines are brought into contact with each other.
- the transport member deposits the batch of bottles on the strapping table. Clamps hold the bottles during strapping.
- the batch of rimmed bottles is picked up by the gripper and transported out of the strapping table.
- the gripping member passes through a strapping machine whose position is fixed. At this level it stops to proceed with strapping the bottles.
- This way of doing things is satisfactory in particular by the fact that the strapping does not strictly speaking require a position in the chain.
- This operation carried out on the transfer path of the batch of objects nevertheless presents certain difficulties.
- it is necessary that the dimensions of the frame of the strapping machine are large enough to ensure a comfortable passage of the whole of the gripping member and of the batch of bottles. Consequently, the distance between the frame of the strapping machine and the batch of objects, at the time of strapping, is relatively large, and the tension and the precise positioning of the link are more difficult to ensure.
- An object of the invention is to provide means for strapping batches of objects under conditions leading to satisfactory results without prohibitively complicating the necessary operations or equipment.
- the transport of the objects to the accumulation area is carried out in a manner known per se, and in particular by means of conveyor belts or belts on which the objects are deposited.
- Other means such as pushers, slides or the like can also be used, alone, or in combination with conveyor belts.
- the objects intended to constitute the batch are sent to the accumulation area according to a pre-established distribution corresponding to the final disposition of the objects in the batch.
- a pre-established distribution corresponding to the final disposition of the objects in the batch.
- the strapping device is in such a position, relative to the accumulation area that it does not obstruct the objects driven on this area.
- the part of the frame of the strapping device located on the side by which the objects are conveyed is sufficiently spaced from the belt to allow the objects to pass.
- the passage from the strapping position to the waiting position, and vice versa is obtained by pivoting at least a part of the strapping device comprising the frame, around an axis parallel to the area of accumulation and transverse to the progression of objects.
- the rate of the objects is such that the succession of operations including setting the strapping position, the strapping itself - even, the removal of the circled lot and the placing in the waiting position, cannot be carried out in time separating the routing of two successive objects or groups of objects, it is preferable, during the course of operations, to proceed the retention of objects on the organ transporting them upstream of the accumulation area.
- the invention also relates to a device for forming and strapping batches of objects according to the method described above.
- This device includes means for conveying the objects to an accumulation and strapping area.
- the strapping area is delimited by guides holding the objects in position. These guides are arranged around the periphery of the accumulation area, except for the side by which the objects are conveyed.
- This device also includes a strapping device at least part of which is movable. The movement of the movable part of the strapping device leads to at least two positions, a strapping position and a so-called waiting position. In the strapping position, the strapping frame surrounds the batch of objects formed on the accumulation area.
- the device also comprises a mobile gripping member of a type known per se (such as suction cups, pliers, magnets, tubes, etc.) for gripping the batch of circled objects and removing it from the accumulation and strapping, to lead it for example to the next station in the packaging chain.
- a mobile gripping member of a type known per se (such as suction cups, pliers, magnets, tubes, etc.) for gripping the batch of circled objects and removing it from the accumulation and strapping, to lead it for example to the next station in the packaging chain.
- the strapping device of the device according to the invention is mounted mobile around an axis substantially parallel to the accumulation area, and transverse to the direction of progression of the objects driven over this area.
- the axis is preferably located on the side of the accumulation area opposite to that by which the objects enter this area. This allows maximum movement on the "upstream" side of the frame, for a determined angle of rotation.
- the frame in the strapping position, is in a plane parallel to that of the accumulation area; it switches to the waiting position to let objects pass, for example conveyed on a conveyor belt.
- the strapping device mounted movable around an axis, it is advantageous to have the axis of rotation on the side of the frame also carrying the mechanism for launching tension and fixing the link. It is thus possible to balance the device so that setting it in motion requires a minimum of energy.
- the transport of the objects is carried out by means of a conveyor belt and the accumulation area is constituted on this same belt.
- the objects accumulate on a transverse guide (or stop). They are held laterally, also by the guides which delimit the accumulation and strapping area.
- These guides can have a particular profile leading to a determined arrangement of the objects.
- the device according to the invention may also include a system forming a dam upstream on the path of the objects.
- This movable barrier stops the progression of objects when the frame is in the strapping position and therefore that the objects could not enter the accumulation and strapping area.
- the device according to the invention can also include a distributor or distributor device, making it possible to deliver groups of objects online according to a predetermined arrangement and number which can vary from one line to the next.
- objects of essentially cylindrical shape for example bottles are transported on a conveyor belt 1.
- the progression of the objects is stopped by the transverse guide 4. Laterally the objects are held by the guides 5
- the frame 2 of the strapping device is arranged opposite the zone delimited by the guides 4 and 5. This zone constitutes the area for the accumulation of objects.
- a movable crossbar 6 constitutes a barrier making it possible to stop the progression of objects upstream of the accumulation area.
- the objects are brought to the conveyor belt by means of a movable belt 7 and a distribution system 8, arranged at the end of the conveyor belt 1.
- the distribution system 8 comprises two bars 9 and 10 to hold and align the objects.
- the bar 9 can be raised to clear the row of objects, while the bar 10 serves as a pusher to transfer the row of objects from the belt 7 to the conveyor belt 1.
- Organs 12 and 13 regulate the length and the position of each row following a programmed command.
- FIG. 2 represents elements of the device similar to those of FIG. 1.
- This movement is communicated by a connecting rod 14 articulated on the one hand at the end of the frame 2, and on the other hand, to a lever 16 actuated by a cam not shown, itself driven by an electric motor not shown.
- a system 15 makes it possible to adjust the amplitude of movement of the frame 2.
- a similar cam driven by the same motor actuates the lever 17, and makes it possible to raise, by means of the link 18, the support 19 of the bar 6, articulated on amounts 20.
- the gripping member is formed of a frame 21 supporting gripping heads constituted by flanges 22, inflatable by means of a pneumatic supply system not shown.
- the gripping member is carried by a lifting and transfer mechanism.
- the vertical movement provided by a cable and a motor not shown, is driven by an articulated structure with double parallelogram 23.
- the assembly is mounted on a carriage not shown, mobile on a rail allowing movement for come vertically from the next station in the packaging chain, for example a palletizing station.
- the device further comprises a control assembly also ensuring fully automated operation.
- Detectors for example photoelectric, check the progress of the process at the various stages in the cycle leading objects brought by the strip 7 to the circled lot and control its transfer for further packaging.
- the bottles 11 are brought continuously from a storage area by the conveyor belt 7. They are stopped by the member 12 which determines the position of the end of the row which is subsequently transferred to the conveyor.
- the row of bottles is formed between the bars 9 and 10.
- a detector arranged on the path of the bottles at the entrance to the dispensing device counts the bottles in the row or determines the length thereof. When the predetermined number is reached (or, what is equivalent, when the row reaches the corresponding length) an element 13 obstructs the supply of additional bottles.
- the bar 9 is raised, releasing the bottles from the side of the conveyor belt and simultaneously the bar 10, in a translational movement, pushes the bottles onto the conveyor. After which, the row of bottles travels on the conveyor, the elements of the dispensing device return to their initial position and a new row is formed.
- the distribution device adjusts the number and position of the bottles in each row according to the batch that we want to constitute.
- Figure 1 there is shown the formation of a batch of objects arranged in staggered rows, the odd rows having one object less than the even rows.
- Other more complicated sequence combinations can easily be made. It is possible in particular, when constituting batches of cylindrical objects comprising a large number of objects per row and many rows, to progressively reduce the number of objects in the first and last rows. This gives lots that do not have "corners", which improves their stability under the tension of the link.
- batches of bottles comprising 13 rows are formed in this way.
- the first and last rows each include 12 bottles.
- the even rows include 13 bottles and the odd rows 14 bottles.
- the rows of bottles placed on the conveyor advance towards the accumulation area. During their progression they pass successively under the dam 6 and the frame 2 of the strapping device, both in the raised position. They are stopped by the transverse guide 4 and maintained by the lateral guides 5 and accumulate in the order pre-established by the distributor on the accumulation and strapping area.
- a detector not shown sends a signal when the batch is complete. This signal controls the simultaneous lowering of the hooping frame 2 and the dam 6 (FIG. 2). The grip is also lowered. The tubes 22 are inflated so as to trap the neck of the bottles. The strapping is carried out on the bottles while they rest on the conveyor belt and are held at their upper part by the gripping member.
- the cycle continues with the lifting of the gripping head carrying the batch of strapped bottles as indicated in FIG. 3. As soon as the batch of bottles is removed from the strapping frame 2, the latter is likewise lifted than barrier 6. The device is in position for a new cycle.
- the presence of the dam 6 allows an increase in the frequency of the operating cycle.
- the formation of the rows of bottles can continue.
- the row or rows formed during this time are stopped by the bar and released when the accumulation area is ready to receive a new batch of bottles.
- the strapping is carried out on batches of bottles.
- This is only an example and has no limiting character.
- the invention is applicable to objects whose surface and / or shape can be very diverse. These may in particular be boxes, pots, tubes, etc., the shapes of which are cylindrical, oval, square, or any polygonal shape suitable for forming batches of objects and for strapping these batches.
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- Wrapping Of Specific Fragile Articles (AREA)
- Auxiliary Devices For And Details Of Packaging Control (AREA)
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- Encapsulation Of And Coatings For Semiconductor Or Solid State Devices (AREA)
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AT82400451T ATE14406T1 (de) | 1981-03-13 | 1982-03-12 | Verfahren und vorrichtung zum formen und buendeln einer anzahl von gegenstaenden. |
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FR8105025A FR2501625B1 (fr) | 1981-03-13 | 1981-03-13 | Procede et dispositif pour la formation et le cerclage de lots d'objets |
FR8105025 | 1981-03-13 |
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EP0060786A1 EP0060786A1 (de) | 1982-09-22 |
EP0060786B1 true EP0060786B1 (de) | 1985-07-24 |
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EP82400451A Expired EP0060786B1 (de) | 1981-03-13 | 1982-03-12 | Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Formen und Bündeln einer Anzahl von Gegenständen |
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EP (1) | EP0060786B1 (de) |
AT (1) | ATE14406T1 (de) |
DE (1) | DE3264842D1 (de) |
ES (1) | ES510386A0 (de) |
FR (1) | FR2501625B1 (de) |
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GB805591A (en) * | 1955-10-25 | 1958-12-10 | Clarke Built Ltd | An improved machine and method for packing articles in boxes or crates |
FR1485252A (fr) * | 1966-06-30 | 1967-06-16 | Amberger Flaschenhuetten A G | Appareillage pour botteler et lier des bouteilles |
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FR2501625B1 (fr) | 1985-09-20 |
ES8302577A1 (es) | 1983-02-01 |
FR2501625A1 (fr) | 1982-09-17 |
DE3264842D1 (en) | 1985-08-29 |
EP0060786A1 (de) | 1982-09-22 |
ATE14406T1 (de) | 1985-08-15 |
ES510386A0 (es) | 1983-02-01 |
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