EP0761539B1 - Machine for transferring packages - Google Patents

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EP0761539B1
EP0761539B1 EP96112395A EP96112395A EP0761539B1 EP 0761539 B1 EP0761539 B1 EP 0761539B1 EP 96112395 A EP96112395 A EP 96112395A EP 96112395 A EP96112395 A EP 96112395A EP 0761539 B1 EP0761539 B1 EP 0761539B1
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Heinz Focke
Hans-Jürgen Bretthauer
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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
    • B65B19/00—Packaging rod-shaped or tubular articles susceptible to damage by abrasion or pressure, e.g. cigarettes, cigars, macaroni, spaghetti, drinking straws or welding electrodes
    • B65B19/02—Packaging cigarettes
    • B65B19/22—Wrapping the cigarettes; Packaging the cigarettes in containers formed by folding wrapping material around formers
    • B65B19/223—Wrapping the cigarettes; Packaging the cigarettes in containers formed by folding wrapping material around formers in a curved path; in a combination of straight and curved paths, e.g. on rotary tables or other endless conveyors
    • B65B19/226—Wrapping the cigarettes; Packaging the cigarettes in containers formed by folding wrapping material around formers in a curved path; in a combination of straight and curved paths, e.g. on rotary tables or other endless conveyors using endless conveyors having pockets, each pocket being provided with separate members, e.g. folders
    • 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
    • B65B61/00—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
    • B65B61/002—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for drying glued or sealed packages

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  • the invention relates to a device for conveying Packs in connection with a packaging machine and for Delivery of the packs from a first revolver, e.g. a folding turret to a second revolver e.g. a dry turret, the Find packs in pack holders designed as bags and can be transported with these, whereby the first turret and the second turret parallel to the axis arranged to each other and also in Axial direction are arranged in offset planes.
  • a first revolver e.g. a folding turret to a second revolver e.g. a dry turret
  • the invention is concerned with the topic of handling, namely especially the transport of the packs within one Packaging machine, especially when handing over a folding turret to another treatment turret, namely to a dry turret.
  • the movement path of the packs is such that the packs in one movement cycle to a unit opposite the dispensing unit axially parallel, but arranged in an offset plane, receiving aggregate are transferred.
  • the pack holder or bags are part of a rotating movable conveyor, namely the transfer turret.
  • the pockets or the like are axially parallel Guides of the transfer turret are slidably mounted, especially on support rods, such that in the (continuous) Rotation of the transfer turret analogous to the pockets a shift in the longitudinal direction, that is in the axis parallel Direction of the transfer turret.
  • this movement in the axial direction by using the pockets (Indirectly) connected touch organs causes that in a fixed circumferential guide or tax groove occur.
  • the pockets are also designed in a special way, such that they are with the pockets of the handing revolver and interact with pockets of the dry turret at the Collection and handover of the packs.
  • the embodiment shown is about handling of cuboid packs 10. It can be about Trade soft cigarette packs of cigarette packs. It is about moving these packs 10 from one aggregate to another subsequent unit within a packaging machine transport.
  • the dispensing unit can be act a folding turret 11. In the production of packages 10 of the soft cup type serves the folding turret 11 Making the cup wrapper.
  • the organ receiving the packs 10 can be act a drying turret 12. This is with pack shots (not shown) in which the packs 10 for setting glue spots and for stabilizing the contour the packs 10 are held.
  • the drying turret 12 is preferably in and shown in EP 0 605 838 described manner.
  • the folding turret 11 can embodiment described and illustrated in EP 0 226 872 correspond.
  • Folding turret 11 and drying turret 12 are in vertical Arranged levels, so with a horizontal axis of rotation and preferably continuous drive.
  • the organs mentioned are arranged at an axial distance from one another such that an average movement path 13 of the packs 10 in the area of the folding turret 11 from a corresponding middle Movement path 14 of the packs 10 in the area of Drying turret 12 has a distance.
  • Another specialty is that folding turret 11 and drying turret 12 arranged offset to one another in the axial direction are.
  • the upright level of the folding turret 11 accordingly has in Axial direction a distance from the upright plane of the Drying turret 12.
  • the packs 10 should be in one movement or conveying cycle from the folding turret 11 to the Dry turret 12 are handed over. There is a handover turret for this 15 is provided as a conveyor for the packs 10.
  • the transfer turret 15 is an intermediate conveyor for the Packs 10. This takes the packs 10 from the folding turret 11 and transports them along an arc and additionally in the axial direction of the drying turret 12.
  • the transfer turret 15 has at least one holder provided for a pack 10, in the present case with a Plurality of along the circumference at equal intervals from each other arranged pockets 16.
  • the cuboid packs 10 lie during transport through the transfer turret 15 on a pocket bottom 17, with a large one Packing surface, for example the front surface 18, so that a opposite rear surface 19 directed radially outwards is.
  • the pocket 16 is laterally delimited by pocket walls 20, 21. These are when the pocket 16 is closed (FIG. 1 or Fig. 4) on narrow, elongated side surfaces 22, 23 of the Pack of 10.
  • the side walls 20, 21 of the pockets 16 are arranged to be movable, namely pivotally mounted. In the closed position the side walls 22, 23 are directed approximately parallel to one another. In the open position for takeover or delivery A pack 10 contains the pocket walls 20, 21 in one Spread position (Fig. 1). As can be seen from Fig. 2, there is each pocket wall 20, 21 from spaced apart Fingers 24, 25 Gap 26.
  • This design of the pockets 16 or pocket walls 20, 21 enables a special way of delivering the packs of one revolver to another.
  • Pockets of the folding turret 11 on the one hand and the drying turret 12 on the other hand are with Sidewalls provided with regard to the fingers and gaps correspond with the fingers 24, 25 and the gap 26 of the pockets 16.
  • the forked or comb-shaped pocket walls of the Revolvers can thus be moved past each other without mutual Contact. This makes it possible to get the packs 10 from one turret to another without radial movement to hand over.
  • the in the area of the folding turret 11 along the Movement path 13 promoted packs 10 are opened Pocket 16 from the transfer turret 15 without radial displacement the pack 10 taken over (Fig. 1).
  • the pockets 16 convey the packs 10 along a partial circular path, namely a semicircular path. Furthermore the pockets 18 are moved in the axial direction of the revolvers, by an offset between folding turret 11 and dry turret 12 to overcome in the axial direction.
  • everyone is Pocket 16 arranged on a carrier, namely on one Axially parallel support rod 28. Each support rod 28 is with the attached pocket 16 slidable in the axial direction during the rotation of the transfer turret 15. Die Pocket 16 thereby arrives from the one shown in FIG. 2 above Starting position in the end position shown below. This Relative positions correspond to the axial offset of the folding turret 11 and drying turret 12.
  • the support rods 28 are displaceable in one in the longitudinal direction Support member mounted in the embodiment shown in a support body 29 in the form of a disk, preferably with circular cross section.
  • the support rods 28 are in Bores of the support body 29 slidably from a Position according to FIG. 2 above in the one shown below.
  • the axial movement of the support rods 28 is in the present Case caused by a fixed control groove 30.
  • the control groove 30 is curved shaped so that when the transfer turret 15 rotates relatively to the control groove 30 in this running roller 31 Shape of the control groove 30 corresponding reciprocating Axial displacement of the support rods 28 cause. 2 is half of the tax groove 30 can be seen.
  • the not shown corresponding section causes the return movement of the Support rods 28.
  • the control groove 30 is on the inside of a fixed one Housing 32 formed. This surrounds the control or actuation area the transfer turret 15 like a one-sided open Pot.
  • a shaft 33 enters in the area of a floor the housing 32 a. In the area of the open side, the Support body 29 a closure of the housing 32 so that this with the help of suitable seals as an oil container permanent lubrication of the moving parts can.
  • each sled is 34 slidably mounted on a guide, in the present case each on two spaced-apart guide rods 35, 36. These are at one end with the support body 29 and at the opposite end with a transverse axial directed holding disc 37 connected.
  • the pockets 16 are designed in a special way to the described and perform other functions.
  • the side Pocket walls 20, 21 are each on rotary shafts 38, 39 stored to perform the pivoting movements.
  • At one end each rotary shaft 38, 39 is a transverse pivot lever 40, 41 attached.
  • These are positioned so that they in Area of the pocket opening, i.e. with spread pocket walls 20, 21, run on control segments 44, 45. It deals fixed actuators for the pocket walls 20, 21, which are only in those areas of Rotation of the transfer turret 15 take effect in which the pockets 16 are to assume an open position for Collection or delivery of a package 10.
  • the opening movement the pocket walls 20, 21 is rotated by a Rotary shafts 38, 39 triggered in the opposite direction as soon as the rollers 42, 43 the outer raceway of the control segments Reach 44, 45.
  • the pocket walls 20, 21 are two-armed in the present case Lever trained.
  • a wall extension 46, 47 extends radially inward beyond the rotary shafts 38, 39.
  • the Wall extensions 46, 47 are supported on elastic pressure elements, in the present case on compression springs 48, 49. Die prestressed compression springs 48, 49, if applicable, each load Pocket wall 20, 21 in the closed position (Fig. 4). The opening movement accordingly takes place against the effect of this Compression springs 48, 49.
  • the pocket bottom 17, which is roof-shaped in cross section is trapezoidal at the ends with in the present case End walls 50, 51 provided. These are pending End walls 52, 53 of the packs 10.
  • the pocket bottom 17 is spaced radially inwards over two Carrier webs 54, 55 arranged from one another on a connecting piece 56 supported. This is used to attach the Pockets 16 on the side, that is to say off-center, on the support rod 28.
  • two are located on the connector 56 at a distance connecting webs 57 arranged from one another. These are each with an open, approximately U-shaped recess in cross section 58 provided. Their dimensions, especially their Width corresponds to the transverse dimension of the support rod 28.
  • the retaining screw 59 passes through a Bore 60 in the area of the connecting piece 56 or the connecting webs 57 through.
  • the ends of the rotary shafts 38, 39 are rotatable in the Support bars 54, 55 mounted.
  • the rotary shafts 38, 39 In the area of connection with the Pocket walls 20, 21 are the rotary shafts 38, 39 with one angular or rectangular cross section formed (Fig. 4).
  • a portion of the rotary shaft 38, 39 is in a corresponding Recess 61 of the pocket wall 20, 21 mounted appropriately.
  • a transverse connecting screw 62 holds the mentioned parts together.
  • the two control segments 44 and 45 are part of a fixed one Support piece 63. Furthermore, one is on the support body 29 subsequent shaft piece 64 rotatable in this support piece 63 stored.
  • the position and shape or dimension of the control segments 44 and 45 is matched to the shape of the control groove 30.
  • the movements are chosen so that the support rods 28 and the pockets 16 only in the turning area of the transfer turret 15 moved between the control segments 44, 45 in the axial direction become. Which are in the area of the control segments 44, 45 pockets 16 are therefore not in the axial direction moved, but only in the circumferential direction, so that an exact Relative position with pockets of the neighboring revolvers 11, 12 is guaranteed for the delivery of the packs 10.
  • Form the control groove 30 enables this movement characteristic.
  • the pockets 16 are in a special way the support rods 28 attached.
  • the support rods 28 are in one Provide partial area with a one-sided flattening 65. This extends at least in the area of the pocket 16 or the connecting webs 57 on the rest with a round, circular cross-section formed support rod 28.
  • the flattening 65 forms a flat bearing surface, the fitting, form-fitting on an inner surface 66 of the recess 58 abuts in the connecting webs 57.
  • the feeler rollers 31 are on the support rods 28 attached laterally that an exact, predetermined Angular position is guaranteed with certainty.
  • the end regions of the support rods 28 are in bores 67 of the sled 34 mounted, which is also a non-circular Have cross-section.
  • it is a flattening 68, with a corresponding flattening of the support rod 28 corresponds.
  • the relative or angular position between the End of the support rod 28 on the one hand and the carriage 34 on the other is always by flattening the flats 68 exactly specified.
  • the connection is made here by a Radial screw 69 causes that in the area of the flattening 68 is passed through the carriage 34 and into the Support rod 28 enters. On the radial screw 69 is in in the present case, the feeler roller 31 is mounted.
  • the free ends of the support rods 28 are in certain areas during the rotary movement of the transfer turret 15 in the radial direction supported, namely against loads in the radial direction to the outside, especially to absorb centrifugal forces.
  • the principle of the transfer turret 15 can also be used for others Purpose of objects with superimposed movement used become. Furthermore, there are other actuators possible for the support rods 28.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Fördern von Packungen im Zusammenhang mit einer Verpackungsmaschine und zur Übergabe der Packungen von einem ersten Revolver, z.B. einem Faltrevolver an einen zweiten Revolver z.B. einem Trockenrevolver, wobei die Packungen in als Taschen ausgebildeten Packungshaltern Aufnahme finden und mit diesen transportiert werden, wobei der erste Revolver und der zweite Revolver achsparallel zueinander angeordnet und außerdem in axialer Richtung in versetzten Ebenen angeordnet sind.The invention relates to a device for conveying Packs in connection with a packaging machine and for Delivery of the packs from a first revolver, e.g. a folding turret to a second revolver e.g. a dry turret, the Find packs in pack holders designed as bags and can be transported with these, whereby the first turret and the second turret parallel to the axis arranged to each other and also in Axial direction are arranged in offset planes.

In komplexen Verpackungsanlagen, insbesondere für die Fertigung von Zigaretten-Packungen, bereitet die Übergabe der ganz oder teilweise fertiggestellten Packungen oder der Packungsinhalte von einem Behandlungsaggregat zum nächstfolgenden, insbesondere von einem Faltrevolver zu einem nachfolgenden, ein besonderes Problem. Der Ablauf der Verfahrensschritte einerseits und Platzmangel andererseits können bewirken, daß die aufeinanderfolgenden Behandlungsaggregate für die Packungen in einer räumlich ungünstigen Relativstellung zueinander positioniert sind.In complex packaging systems, especially for manufacturing of cigarette packs, prepares the delivery of the whole or partially completed packs or the pack contents from one treatment unit to the next, in particular from a folding turret to a subsequent one, a special one Problem. The process steps on the one hand and Lack of space on the other hand can cause the successive treatment units for the packs in a spatially unfavorable relative position to each other are positioned.

Aus der EP-A-0 003 573 ist eine Vorrichtung bekannt, bei der zwei Revolver konzentrisch zueinander angeordnet und Zigarettengruppen aus den Taschen eines Revolvers durch einen Schieber in die Taschen des anderen Revolvers in Axialrichtung einschiebbar sind.From EP-A-0 003 573 a device is known in which two revolvers arranged concentrically to each other and Cigarette groups from the pockets of a revolver through one Slide into the pockets of the other revolver in the axial direction can be inserted.

Die Erfindung befaßt sich mit dem Thema der Handhabung, nämlich insbesondere dem Transport der Packungen innerhalb einer Verpackungsmaschine, und zwar vor allem bei der Übergabe von einem Faltrevolver an einen anderen Behandlungsrevolver, nämlich an einen Trockenrevolver.The invention is concerned with the topic of handling, namely especially the transport of the packs within one Packaging machine, especially when handing over a folding turret to another treatment turret, namely to a dry turret.

Aufgrund entsprechender Relativstellung der im Fertigungsfluß aufeinanderfolgenden Aggregate ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung durch folgende Merkmale gekennzeichnet:

  • a) der erste und der zweite Revolver sind nicht konzentrisch zueinander angeordnet,
  • b) die Taschen sind Taschen eines Überführungsrevolvers, der achsparallel zwischen den beiden Revolvern (11, 12) angeordnet ist, wobei die Packungen vom ersten Revolver an die Taschen des Überführungsrevolvers und von diesen Taschen an den zweiten Revolver übergeben werden,
  • c) die Taschen des Überführungsrevolvers sind während dessen Drehbewegung in achsparalleler Richtung und so längs einer schraubenförmigen Bewegungsbahn bewegbar.
    • Due to the corresponding relative position of the units that follow one another in the production flow, the device according to the invention is characterized by the following features:
  • a) the first and the second revolvers are not arranged concentrically to one another,
  • b) the pockets are pockets of a transfer turret which is arranged axially parallel between the two turrets (11, 12), the packs being transferred from the first turret to the pockets of the transfer turret and from these pockets to the second revolver,
  • c) the pockets of the transfer turret are movable during its rotational movement in an axis-parallel direction and thus along a helical movement path.

    • Die Bewegungsbahn der Packungen verläuft so, daß die Packungen in einem Bewegungstakt an ein gegenüber dem abgebenden Aggregat achsparalleles, jedoch in einer versetzten Ebene angeordnetes, aufnehmendes Aggregat überführt werden.The movement path of the packs is such that the packs in one movement cycle to a unit opposite the dispensing unit axially parallel, but arranged in an offset plane, receiving aggregate are transferred.

    Die Packungshalter bzw. Taschen sind Teil eines drehend bewegbaren Förderers, nämlich des Übergaberevolvers. An dessen Umfang sind mehrere Taschen in gleichen Umfangsabständen voneinander angeordnet, je zur Aufnahme einer Packung von einem ersten Aggregat, insbesondere einem Faltrevolver und zur Abgabe an ein zweites, in axialer Richtung versetztes Aggregat, insbesondere an einen Trockenrevolver. The pack holder or bags are part of a rotating movable conveyor, namely the transfer turret. On whose The circumference is several pockets with the same circumferential spacing arranged from each other, each to hold a pack of one first unit, especially a folding turret and for delivery to a second unit offset in the axial direction, especially a dry turret.

    Die Taschen oder dergleichen sind erfindungsgemäß an achsparallelen Führungen des Übergaberevolvers verschiebbar gelagert, insbesondere an Tragstangen, derart, daß bei der (kontinuierlichen) Drehung des Übergaberevolvers die Taschen analog eine Verschiebung in Längsrichtung, also in achsparalleler Richtung des Übergaberevolvers, ausführen. Vorzugsweise wird diese Bewegung in Axialrichtung durch mit den Taschen (mittelbar) verbundene Tastorgane bewirkt, die in eine ortsfeste umlaufende Führungs- bzw. Steuernut eintreten.According to the invention, the pockets or the like are axially parallel Guides of the transfer turret are slidably mounted, especially on support rods, such that in the (continuous) Rotation of the transfer turret analogous to the pockets a shift in the longitudinal direction, that is in the axis parallel Direction of the transfer turret. Preferably is this movement in the axial direction by using the pockets (Indirectly) connected touch organs causes that in a fixed circumferential guide or tax groove occur.

    In besonderer Weise sind auch die Taschen ausgebildet, derart, daß sie mit den Taschen des übergebenden Faltrevolvers und mit Taschen des Trockenrevolvers zusammenwirken bei der Übernahme und Übergabe der Packungen.The pockets are also designed in a special way, such that they are with the pockets of the handing revolver and interact with pockets of the dry turret at the Collection and handover of the packs.

    Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels der Vorrichtung erläutert. Es zeigt:

    Fig. 1
    einen Übergaberevolver im queraxialen Schnitt entsprechend der Schnittebene I-I in Fig. 2,
    Fig. 2
    den Übergaberevolver im Längs- bzw. Axialschnitt,
    Fig. 3
    eine Einzelheit des Übergaberevolvers im queraxialen Schnitt in der Schnittebene III-III der Fig. 2,
    Fig. 4
    eine Tasche des Übergaberevolvers im queraxialen Schnitt, in vergrößertem Maßstab.
    Further features of the invention are explained below with reference to an embodiment of the device shown in the drawings. It shows:
    Fig. 1
    a transfer turret in the transverse axial section corresponding to section plane II in Fig. 2,
    Fig. 2
    the transfer turret in longitudinal or axial section,
    Fig. 3
    a detail of the transfer turret in the transverse axial section in the section plane III-III of Fig. 2,
    Fig. 4
    a pocket of the transfer turret in the transverse axial section, on an enlarged scale.

    Bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel geht es um die Handhabung von quaderförmigen Packungen 10. Es kann sich dabei um Zigaretten-Packungen des Typs Weichbecher-Packung handeln. Es geht darum, diese Packungen 10 von einem Aggregat zu einem nachfolgenden Aggregat innerhalb einer Verpackungsmaschine zu transportieren. Bei dem abgebenden Aggregat kann es sich um einen Faltrevolver 11 handeln. Bei der Fertigung von Pakkungen 10 des Typs Weichbecher dient der Faltrevolver 11 zum Herstellen der Becherumhüllung.The embodiment shown is about handling of cuboid packs 10. It can be about Trade soft cigarette packs of cigarette packs. It is about moving these packs 10 from one aggregate to another subsequent unit within a packaging machine transport. The dispensing unit can be act a folding turret 11. In the production of packages 10 of the soft cup type serves the folding turret 11 Making the cup wrapper.

    Bei dem die Packungen 10 aufnehmenden Organ kann es sich um einen Trockenrevolver 12 handeln. Dieser ist mit Packungsaufnahmen (nicht gezeigt) versehen, in denen die Packungen 10 zum Abbinden von Leimstellen und zum Stabilisieren der Kontur der Packungen 10 gehalten werden. Der Trockenrevolver 12 ist vorzugsweise in der in EP 0 605 838 dargestellten und beschriebenen Weise ausgebildet. Der Faltrevolver 11 kann der in EP 0 226 872 beschriebenen und dargestellten Ausführung entsprechen. The organ receiving the packs 10 can be act a drying turret 12. This is with pack shots (not shown) in which the packs 10 for setting glue spots and for stabilizing the contour the packs 10 are held. The drying turret 12 is preferably in and shown in EP 0 605 838 described manner. The folding turret 11 can embodiment described and illustrated in EP 0 226 872 correspond.

    Faltrevolver 11 und Trockenrevolver 12 sind in vertikalen Ebenen angeordnet, also mit horizontaler Drehachse und vorzugsweise kontinuierlichem Antrieb. Die genannten Organe sind mit einem axialen Abstand voneinander angeordnet, derart, daß eine mittlere Bewegungsbahn 13 der Packungen 10 im Bereich des Faltrevolvers 11 von einer entsprechenden mittleren Bewegungsbahn 14 der Packungen 10 im Bereich des Trockenrevolvers 12 einen Abstand aufweist. Eine weitere Besonderheit besteht darin, daß Faltrevolver 11 und Trockenrevolver 12 in axialer Richtung versetzt zueinander angeordnet sind. Die aufrechte Ebene des Faltrevolvers 11 hat demnach in Axialrichtung einen Abstand von der aufrechten Ebene des Trockenrevolvers 12. Die Packungen 10 sollen in einem Bewegungs- bzw. Fördertakt von dem Faltrevolver 11 an den Trockenrevolver 12 übergeben werden. Hierfür ist ein Übergaberevolver 15 als Förderorgan für die Packungen 10 vorgesehen.Folding turret 11 and drying turret 12 are in vertical Arranged levels, so with a horizontal axis of rotation and preferably continuous drive. The organs mentioned are arranged at an axial distance from one another such that an average movement path 13 of the packs 10 in the area of the folding turret 11 from a corresponding middle Movement path 14 of the packs 10 in the area of Drying turret 12 has a distance. Another specialty is that folding turret 11 and drying turret 12 arranged offset to one another in the axial direction are. The upright level of the folding turret 11 accordingly has in Axial direction a distance from the upright plane of the Drying turret 12. The packs 10 should be in one movement or conveying cycle from the folding turret 11 to the Dry turret 12 are handed over. There is a handover turret for this 15 is provided as a conveyor for the packs 10.

    Der Übergaberevolver 15 ist ein Zwischenförderer für die Packungen 10. Dieser übernimmt die Packungen 10 vom Faltrevolver 11 und transportiert sie längs eines Kreisbogens und zusätzlich in Axialrichtung zum Trockenrevolver 12.The transfer turret 15 is an intermediate conveyor for the Packs 10. This takes the packs 10 from the folding turret 11 and transports them along an arc and additionally in the axial direction of the drying turret 12.

    Der Übergaberevolver 15 ist mit mindestens einer Halterung für eine Packung 10 versehen, im vorliegenden Falle mit einer Mehrzahl von längs des Umfangs in gleichen Abständen voneinander angeordneten Taschen 16. Die quaderförmigen Packungen 10 liegen während des Transports durch den Übergaberevolver 15 an einem Taschenboden 17 an, und zwar mit einer großen Packungsfläche, zum Beispiel der Vorderfläche 18, so daß eine gegenüberliegende Rückfläche 19 radial nach außen gerichtet ist.The transfer turret 15 has at least one holder provided for a pack 10, in the present case with a Plurality of along the circumference at equal intervals from each other arranged pockets 16. The cuboid packs 10 lie during transport through the transfer turret 15 on a pocket bottom 17, with a large one Packing surface, for example the front surface 18, so that a opposite rear surface 19 directed radially outwards is.

    Die Tasche 16 ist seitlich durch Taschenwände 20, 21 begrenzt. Diese liegen bei geschlossener Tasche 16 (Fig. 1 bzw. Fig. 4) an schmalen, langgestreckten Seitenflächen 22, 23 der Packung 10 an. The pocket 16 is laterally delimited by pocket walls 20, 21. These are when the pocket 16 is closed (FIG. 1 or Fig. 4) on narrow, elongated side surfaces 22, 23 of the Pack of 10.

    Die Seitenwände 20, 21 der Taschen 16 sind bewegbar angeordnet, nämlich schwenkbar gelagert. In der geschlossenen Stellung sind die Seitenwände 22, 23 etwa parallel zueinander gerichtet. In der offenen Stellung zur Übernahme oder Abgabe einer Packung 10 befinden sich die Taschenwände 20, 21 in einer Spreizstellung (Fig. 1). Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, besteht jede Taschenwand 20, 21 aus im Abstand voneinander angeordneten Fingern 24, 25. Zwischen diesen entsteht eine Lücke 26.The side walls 20, 21 of the pockets 16 are arranged to be movable, namely pivotally mounted. In the closed position the side walls 22, 23 are directed approximately parallel to one another. In the open position for takeover or delivery A pack 10 contains the pocket walls 20, 21 in one Spread position (Fig. 1). As can be seen from Fig. 2, there is each pocket wall 20, 21 from spaced apart Fingers 24, 25 Gap 26.

    Diese Gestaltung der Taschen 16 bzw. Taschenwände 20, 21 ermöglicht eine besondere Art der Übergabe der Packungen von einem Revolver zum anderen. Taschen des Faltrevolvers 11 einerseits und des Trockenrevolvers 12 andererseits sind mit Seitenwänden versehen, die hinsichtlich der Finger und Lücken mit den Fingern 24, 25 und der Lücke 26 der Taschen 16 korrespondieren. Die gabel- bzw. kammförmigen Taschenwände der Revolver können so aneinander vorbeibewegt werden ohne wechselseitige Berührung. Dadurch ist es möglich, die Packungen 10 von einem Revolver zum anderen ohne Radialbewegung zu übergeben. Die im Bereich des Faltrevolvers 11 entlang der Bewegungsbahn 13 geförderten Packungen 10 werden bei geöffneter Tasche 16 vom Übergaberevolver 15 ohne radiale Verschiebung der Packung 10 übernommen (Fig. 1). Im Bereich des Trockenrevolvers 12 werden die Packungen 10 auf einer Bewegungsbahn 27 transportiert, die im Bereich der Übergabe der Packung 10 die Bewegungsbahn 13 des Faltrevolvers 11 und etwa gegenüberliegend die Bewegungsbahn 14 des Trockenrevolvers 12 berührt. Auch dort findet die Übergabe ohne Radialverschiebung statt. Im einzelnen sind die Bewegungsvorgänge in EP 0 605 838 dargestellt und beschrieben.This design of the pockets 16 or pocket walls 20, 21 enables a special way of delivering the packs of one revolver to another. Pockets of the folding turret 11 on the one hand and the drying turret 12 on the other hand are with Sidewalls provided with regard to the fingers and gaps correspond with the fingers 24, 25 and the gap 26 of the pockets 16. The forked or comb-shaped pocket walls of the Revolvers can thus be moved past each other without mutual Contact. This makes it possible to get the packs 10 from one turret to another without radial movement to hand over. The in the area of the folding turret 11 along the Movement path 13 promoted packs 10 are opened Pocket 16 from the transfer turret 15 without radial displacement the pack 10 taken over (Fig. 1). In the area of The packs 10 become drying revolvers 12 on a movement path 27 transported in the area of the handover of the Pack 10 the movement path 13 of the folding turret 11 and about opposite the movement path 14 of the drying turret 12 touched. There, too, the transfer takes place without radial displacement instead of. In detail, the movements are in EP 0 605 838 shown and described.

    Die Taschen 16 fördern die Packungen 10 längs einer Teilkreisbahn, nämlich etwa einer Halbkreisbahn. Darüber hinaus werden die Taschen 18 in Axialrichtung der Revolver bewegt, um einen Versatz zwischen Faltrevolver 11 und Trockenrevolver 12 in Axialrichtung zu überwinden. Zu diesem Zweck ist jede Tasche 16 an einem Träger angeordnet, und zwar an einer achsparallel laufenden Tragstange 28. Jede Tragstange 28 ist mit der daran befestigten Tasche 16 in Axialrichtung verschiebbar während der Drehung des Übergaberevolvers 15. Die Tasche 16 gelangt dadurch aus der in Fig. 2 oben gezeigten Ausgangsposition in die unten dargestellte Endposition. Diese Relativstellungen entsprechen dem axialen Versatz von Faltrevolver 11 und Trockenrevolver 12.The pockets 16 convey the packs 10 along a partial circular path, namely a semicircular path. Furthermore the pockets 18 are moved in the axial direction of the revolvers, by an offset between folding turret 11 and dry turret 12 to overcome in the axial direction. For this purpose, everyone is Pocket 16 arranged on a carrier, namely on one Axially parallel support rod 28. Each support rod 28 is with the attached pocket 16 slidable in the axial direction during the rotation of the transfer turret 15. Die Pocket 16 thereby arrives from the one shown in FIG. 2 above Starting position in the end position shown below. This Relative positions correspond to the axial offset of the folding turret 11 and drying turret 12.

    Die Tragstangen 28 sind in Längsrichtung verschiebbar in einem Tragorgan gelagert, bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel in einem als Scheibe ausgebildeten Tragkörper 29 mit vorzugsweise kreisförmigem Querschnitt. Die Tragstangen 28 sind in Bohrungen des Tragkörpers 29 gleitend verschiebbar aus einer Stellung gemäß Fig. 2 oben in die unten gezeigte.The support rods 28 are displaceable in one in the longitudinal direction Support member mounted in the embodiment shown in a support body 29 in the form of a disk, preferably with circular cross section. The support rods 28 are in Bores of the support body 29 slidably from a Position according to FIG. 2 above in the one shown below.

    Die Axialbewegung der Tragstangen 28 wird im vorliegenden Fall durch eine ortsfeste Steuernut 30 bewirkt. In diese tritt ein jeder Tragstange 28 zugeordneter Taster ein, nämlich eine Tastrolle 31. Die Steuernut 30 ist kurvenförmig geformt, so daß bei Drehung des Übergaberevolvers 15 relativ zur Steuernut 30 die in dieser ablaufenden Tastrolle 31 der Form der Steuernut 30 entsprechende hin- und hergehende Axialverschiebung der Tragstangen 28 bewirken. In Fig. 2 ist die Hälfte der Steuernut 30 erkennbar. Der nicht gezeigte, korrespondierende Abschnitt bewirkt die Rückkehrbewegung der Tragstangen 28.The axial movement of the support rods 28 is in the present Case caused by a fixed control groove 30. In these occurs a button assigned to each support rod 28, namely a feeler roller 31. The control groove 30 is curved shaped so that when the transfer turret 15 rotates relatively to the control groove 30 in this running roller 31 Shape of the control groove 30 corresponding reciprocating Axial displacement of the support rods 28 cause. 2 is half of the tax groove 30 can be seen. The not shown corresponding section causes the return movement of the Support rods 28.

    Die Steuernut 30 ist an der Innenseite eines feststehenden Gehäuses 32 gebildet. Dieses umgibt den Steuer- bzw. Betätigungsbereich des Übergaberevolvers 15 wie ein einseitig offener Topf. Im Bereich eines Bodens tritt eine Welle 33 in das Gehäuse 32 ein. Im Bereich der offenen Seite bildet der Tragkörper 29 einen Abschluß des Gehäuses 32, so daß dieses mit Hilfe geeigneter Dichtungen insgesamt als Ölbehälter zur ständigen Schmierung der bewegbaren Teile ausgebildet sein kann. The control groove 30 is on the inside of a fixed one Housing 32 formed. This surrounds the control or actuation area the transfer turret 15 like a one-sided open Pot. A shaft 33 enters in the area of a floor the housing 32 a. In the area of the open side, the Support body 29 a closure of the housing 32 so that this with the help of suitable seals as an oil container permanent lubrication of the moving parts can.

    Zur Übertragung der hin- und hergehenden Schubbewegungen auf die Tragstangen 28 sind diese mit einem Ende jeweils an einem Schlitten 34 befestigt. An diesem ist seitlich die in die Steuernut 30 eintretende Tastrolle 31 angebracht. Durch Ablaufen der Tastrolle 31 in der Steuernut 30 wird der Schlitten 34 und damit die an diesem angebrachte Tragstange 28 in dem beschriebenen Sinne verschoben. Jeder Schlitten 34 ist gleitend auf einer Führung gelagert, im vorliegenden Falle jeweils auf zwei im Abstand voneinander angeordneten Führungsstangen 35, 36. Diese sind an einem Ende mit dem Tragkörper 29 und am gegenüberliegenden Ende mit einer queraxial gerichteten Haltescheibe 37 verbunden. Diese wiederum ist - wie der Tragkörper 29 - auf der Welle 33 gelagert, so daß bei Drehantrieb derselben das aus dem Tragkörper 29, der Haltescheibe 37 und den Führungsstangen 35, 36 bestehende Tragwerk innerhalb des Gehäuses 32 drehend angetrieben ist unter Mitnahme der Tragstangen 28 mit den darauf angeordneten Taschen 16.To transmit the reciprocating thrust movements the support rods 28 are each at one end Carriage 34 attached. On this is the side in the Control groove 30 entering feeler roller 31 attached. By expiring the feeler roller 31 in the control groove 30 becomes the carriage 34 and thus the support rod 28 attached to it shifted the sense described. Each sled is 34 slidably mounted on a guide, in the present case each on two spaced-apart guide rods 35, 36. These are at one end with the support body 29 and at the opposite end with a transverse axial directed holding disc 37 connected. This in turn is - As the support body 29 - mounted on the shaft 33 so that when rotating the same from the support body 29, the Holding disc 37 and the guide rods 35, 36 existing Structure within the housing 32 is driven to rotate taking the support rods 28 with the arranged thereon Bags 16.

    Die Taschen 16 sind in besonderer Weise ausgebildet, um die beschriebenen und andere Funktionen zu erfüllen. Die seitlichen Taschenwände 20, 21 sind jeweils auf Drehwellen 38, 39 gelagert, um die Schwenkbewegungen auszuführen. An einem Ende jeder Drehwelle 38, 39 ist ein quergerichteter Schwenkhebel 40, 41 angebracht. An dessen Ende wiederum befindet sich eine Laufrolle 42, 43. Diese sind so positioniert, daß sie im Bereich der Taschenöffnung, also mit gespreizten Taschenwänden 20, 21, auf Steuersegmenten 44, 45 ablaufen. Es handelt sich dabei um ortsfeste Betätigungsorgane für die Taschenwände 20, 21, die lediglich in denjenigen Bereichen der Umdrehung des Übergaberevolvers 15 wirksam werden, in denen die Taschen 16 eine Öffnungsstellung einnehmen sollen zur Übernahme oder Abgabe einer Packung 10. Die Öffnungsbewegung der Taschenwände 20, 21 wird durch eine Drehbewegung der Drehwellen 38, 39 in gegenläufiger Richtung ausgelöst, sobald die Laufrollen 42, 43 die äußere Laufbahn der Steuersegmente 44, 45 erreichen. The pockets 16 are designed in a special way to the described and perform other functions. The side Pocket walls 20, 21 are each on rotary shafts 38, 39 stored to perform the pivoting movements. At one end each rotary shaft 38, 39 is a transverse pivot lever 40, 41 attached. At the end there is one Roller 42, 43. These are positioned so that they in Area of the pocket opening, i.e. with spread pocket walls 20, 21, run on control segments 44, 45. It deals fixed actuators for the pocket walls 20, 21, which are only in those areas of Rotation of the transfer turret 15 take effect in which the pockets 16 are to assume an open position for Collection or delivery of a package 10. The opening movement the pocket walls 20, 21 is rotated by a Rotary shafts 38, 39 triggered in the opposite direction as soon as the rollers 42, 43 the outer raceway of the control segments Reach 44, 45.

    Die Taschenwände 20, 21 sind im vorliegenden Fall als zweiarmige Hebel ausgebildet. Ein Wandfortsatz 46, 47 erstreckt sich über die Drehwellen 38, 39 hinaus radial nach innen. Die Wandfortsätze 46, 47 sind auf elastischen Druckelementen abgestützt, im vorliegenden Falle auf Druckfedern 48, 49. Die gegebenenfalls vorgespannten Druckfedern 48, 49 belasten jede Taschenwand 20, 21 in Schließstellung (Fig. 4). Die Öffnungsbewegung vollzieht sich demnach gegen die Wirkung dieser Druckfedern 48, 49.The pocket walls 20, 21 are two-armed in the present case Lever trained. A wall extension 46, 47 extends radially inward beyond the rotary shafts 38, 39. The Wall extensions 46, 47 are supported on elastic pressure elements, in the present case on compression springs 48, 49. Die prestressed compression springs 48, 49, if applicable, each load Pocket wall 20, 21 in the closed position (Fig. 4). The opening movement accordingly takes place against the effect of this Compression springs 48, 49.

    Der im Querschnitt dachförmig ausgebildete Taschenboden 17 ist an den Enden mit im vorliegenden Falle trapezförmig gestalteten Endwänden 50, 51 versehen. Diese liegen jeweils an Stirnwänden 52, 53 der Packungen 10 an.The pocket bottom 17, which is roof-shaped in cross section is trapezoidal at the ends with in the present case End walls 50, 51 provided. These are pending End walls 52, 53 of the packs 10.

    Der Taschenboden 17 ist radial innen über zwei im Abstand voneinander angeordnete Tragstege 54, 55 auf einem Verbindungsstück 56 abgestützt. Dieses dient zur Anbringung der Taschen 16 seitlich, also außermittig, an der Tragstange 28. Zu diesem Zweck sitzen am Verbindungsstück 56 zwei im Abstand voneinander angeordnete Verbindungsstege 57. Diese sind jeweils mit einer offenen, im Querschnitt etwa U-förmigen Ausnehmung 58 versehen. Deren Abmessungen, insbesondere deren Breite, entspricht der Querabmessung der Tragstange 28. Diese tritt mit einem Teilbereich des Querschnitts in die Ausnehmungen 58 ein und ist hier durch eine queraxiale Halteschraube 59 verankert. Die Halteschraube 59 tritt durch eine Bohrung 60 im Bereich des Verbindungsstücks 56 bzw. der Verbindungsstege 57 hindurch.The pocket bottom 17 is spaced radially inwards over two Carrier webs 54, 55 arranged from one another on a connecting piece 56 supported. This is used to attach the Pockets 16 on the side, that is to say off-center, on the support rod 28. For this purpose, two are located on the connector 56 at a distance connecting webs 57 arranged from one another. These are each with an open, approximately U-shaped recess in cross section 58 provided. Their dimensions, especially their Width corresponds to the transverse dimension of the support rod 28. This enters the recesses with a partial area of the cross section 58 and is here by a transverse axial retaining screw 59 anchored. The retaining screw 59 passes through a Bore 60 in the area of the connecting piece 56 or the connecting webs 57 through.

    Die Drehwellen 38, 39 sind mit ihren Enden drehbar in den Tragstegen 54, 55 gelagert. Im Bereich der Verbindung mit den Taschenwänden 20, 21 sind die Drehwellen 38, 39 mit einem eckigen bzw. rechteckigen Querschnitt ausgebildet (Fig. 4). Ein Teilbereich der Drehwelle 38, 39 ist in einer entsprechenden Vertiefung 61 der Taschenwand 20, 21 passend gelagert. Eine quergerichtete Verbindungsschraube 62 hält die genannten Teile zusammen. The ends of the rotary shafts 38, 39 are rotatable in the Support bars 54, 55 mounted. In the area of connection with the Pocket walls 20, 21 are the rotary shafts 38, 39 with one angular or rectangular cross section formed (Fig. 4). A portion of the rotary shaft 38, 39 is in a corresponding Recess 61 of the pocket wall 20, 21 mounted appropriately. A transverse connecting screw 62 holds the mentioned parts together.

    Die beiden Steuersegmente 44 und 45 sind Teil eines ortsfesten Tragstücks 63. Des weiteren ist ein an den Tragkörper 29 anschließendes Wellenstück 64 drehbar in diesem Tragstück 63 gelagert.The two control segments 44 and 45 are part of a fixed one Support piece 63. Furthermore, one is on the support body 29 subsequent shaft piece 64 rotatable in this support piece 63 stored.

    Die Position und Gestalt bzw. Abmessung der Steuersegmente 44 und 45 ist auf die Form der Steuernut 30 abgestimmt. Die Bewegungen sind so gewählt, daß die Tragstangen 28 bzw. die Taschen 16 ausschließlich im Drehbereich des Übergaberevolvers 15 zwischen den Steuersegmenten 44, 45 in Axialrichtung bewegt werden. Die sich im Bereich der Steuersegmente 44, 45 befindenden Taschen 16 werden demnach in Axialrichtung nicht bewegt, sondern nur in Umfangsrichtung, so daß eine exakte Relativstellung mit Taschen der benachbarten Revolver 11, 12 für die Übergabe der Packungen 10 gewährleistet ist. Die Form der Steuernut 30 ermöglicht diese Bewegungscharakteristik.The position and shape or dimension of the control segments 44 and 45 is matched to the shape of the control groove 30. The movements are chosen so that the support rods 28 and the pockets 16 only in the turning area of the transfer turret 15 moved between the control segments 44, 45 in the axial direction become. Which are in the area of the control segments 44, 45 pockets 16 are therefore not in the axial direction moved, but only in the circumferential direction, so that an exact Relative position with pockets of the neighboring revolvers 11, 12 is guaranteed for the delivery of the packs 10. Form the control groove 30 enables this movement characteristic.

    Eine weitere Besonderheit besteht in Maßnahmen, die eine schnelle Montage von Teilen der Vorrichtung gewährleisten, und zwar unter Erzielung einer exakten, funktionsgerechten Relativstellung von miteinander zu verbindenden Organen. Es handelt sich dabei um solche, die bei Reparaturen, Wartungen etc. häufiger abgenommen und wieder montiert werden müssen.Another peculiarity consists in measures that a ensure quick assembly of parts of the device, and that while achieving an exact, functional Relative position of organs to be connected. It these are those for repairs, maintenance etc. have to be removed and reassembled more often.

    Die Taschen 16 sind in diesem Sinne in besonderer Weise an den Tragstangen 28 angebracht. Die Tragstangen 28 sind in einem Teilbereich mit einer einseitigen Abplattung 65 versehen. Diese erstreckt sich mindestens im Bereich der Anlage der Tasche 16 bzw. der Verbindungsstege 57 an der im übrigen mit einem runden, kreisförmigen Querschnitt ausgebildeten Tragstange 28. Die Abplattung 65 bildet eine ebene Lagerfläche, die passend, formschlüssig an einer Innenfläche 66 der Ausnehmung 58 in den Verbindungsstegen 57 anliegt. Durch diese geometrische Wechselbeziehung wird gewährleistet, daß die Relativstellung, nämlich die Winkelstellung, zwischen der Tragstange 28 einerseits und der Tasche 16 andererseits auch bei wiederholter Montage stets exakt wiederkehrt, und zwar durch Aneinanderfügen der genannten Teile und Verbinden derselben durch die Halteschraube 59. Diese exakte Relativstellung der Taschen 16 an den zugeordneten Tragstangen 28 ist für die Funktion, insbesondere für die Übergabe bzw. Übernahme der Packungen 10, wichtig.In this sense, the pockets 16 are in a special way the support rods 28 attached. The support rods 28 are in one Provide partial area with a one-sided flattening 65. This extends at least in the area of the pocket 16 or the connecting webs 57 on the rest with a round, circular cross-section formed support rod 28. The flattening 65 forms a flat bearing surface, the fitting, form-fitting on an inner surface 66 of the recess 58 abuts in the connecting webs 57. Through this geometric interrelation ensures that the Relative position, namely the angular position between the Support rod 28 on the one hand and the pocket 16 on the other hand always reappears exactly after repeated assembly, namely by joining the parts mentioned and connecting them by the retaining screw 59. This exact relative position the pockets 16 is on the associated support rods 28 for the function, especially for the handover or takeover of the packs 10, important.

    In analoger Weise sind die Tastrollen 31 so an den Tragstangen 28 seitlich angebracht, daß auch hier eine exakte, vorgegebene Winkelstellung mit Sicherheit gewährleistet ist. Zu diesem Zweck sind die Endbereiche der Tragstangen 28 in Bohrungen 67 der Schlitten 34 gelagert, die ebenfalls einen unrunden Querschnitt aufweisen. Bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel (Fig. 3) handelt es sich dabei um eine Abplattung 68, die mit einer entsprechenden Abplattung der Tragstange 28 korrespondiert. Die Relativ- bzw. Winkelstellung zwischen dem Ende der Tragstange 28 einerseits und dem Schlitten 34 andererseits ist durch Aneinanderliegen der Abplattungen 68 stets exakt vorgegeben. Die Verbindung wird hier durch eine Radialschraube 69 bewirkt, die im Bereich der Abplattung 68 durch den Schlitten 34 hindurchgeführt ist und in die Tragstange 28 eintritt. Auf der Radialschraube 69 ist im vorliegenden Falle jeweils die Tastrolle 31 gelagert.In an analogous manner, the feeler rollers 31 are on the support rods 28 attached laterally that an exact, predetermined Angular position is guaranteed with certainty. To for this purpose, the end regions of the support rods 28 are in bores 67 of the sled 34 mounted, which is also a non-circular Have cross-section. In the embodiment shown (Fig. 3) it is a flattening 68, with a corresponding flattening of the support rod 28 corresponds. The relative or angular position between the End of the support rod 28 on the one hand and the carriage 34 on the other is always by flattening the flats 68 exactly specified. The connection is made here by a Radial screw 69 causes that in the area of the flattening 68 is passed through the carriage 34 and into the Support rod 28 enters. On the radial screw 69 is in in the present case, the feeler roller 31 is mounted.

    Die freien Enden der Tragstangen 28 sind in bestimmten Bereichen während der Drehbewegung des Übergaberevolvers 15 in Radialrichtung abgestützt, und zwar gegen Belastungen in Radialrichtung nach außen, insbesondere zur Aufnahme von Fliehkräften. Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, sind die Tragstangen 28 mit den freien Enden benachbart zu den jeweiligen Taschen 16 durch Stützrollen 70 abgestützt. Diese erhalten während eines Teilbereichs der Drehbewegung Anlage an äußeren, feststehenden, teilkreisförmigen Stützbahnen 71. Diese sind als teilkreisförmige Flächen der Steuersegmente 44, 45 ausgebildet. Durch diese Abstützung nehmen die Taschen 16 eine sehr präzise Stellung während des Übergabevorgangs ein.The free ends of the support rods 28 are in certain areas during the rotary movement of the transfer turret 15 in the radial direction supported, namely against loads in the radial direction to the outside, especially to absorb centrifugal forces. As can be seen from FIG. 2, the support rods 28 with the free ends adjacent to the respective pockets 16 supported by support rollers 70. These get during a Part of the rotary movement system on external, fixed, part-circular support tracks 71. These are as part-circular Surfaces of the control segments 44, 45 are formed. This support makes the pockets 16 very precise Position during the transfer process.

    Das Prinzip des Übergaberevolvers 15 kann auch für andere Förderzwecke von Gegenständen mit überlagerter Bewegung eingesetzt werden. Des weiteren sind andere Betätigungsorgane für die Tragstangen 28 möglich.The principle of the transfer turret 15 can also be used for others Purpose of objects with superimposed movement used become. Furthermore, there are other actuators possible for the support rods 28.

    Claims (17)

    1. Apparatus for conveying packs (10) in conjunction with a packaging machine and for transferring the packs (10) from a first turret, e.g. a folding turret (11), to a second turret, e.g. a drying turret (12), the packs (10) being received in pack holders (16), designed as pockets, and being transported by these, the first turret (11) and the second turret (12) being arranged in an axis-parallel manner in relation to one another and also being arranged in planes which are offset in the axial direction, characterized by the following features:
      a) the first and the second turrets are not arranged concentrically with one another,
      b) the pockets (16) are pockets of a transfer turret (15) which is arranged in an axis-parallel manner between the two turrets (11, 12), the packs (10) being transferred from the first turret (11) to the pockets (16) of the transfer turret (15), and from said pockets (16) to the second turret (12),
      c) the pockets (16) of the transfer turret (15) can be moved in the axis-parallel direction, and thus along a helical movement path, during the rotary movement of said transfer turret.
    2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the transfer turret (15) rotates continuously, and in that the pockets (16) can be displaced in the axial direction on the circumference of the transfer turret (15).
    3. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the packs (10) can be introduced into open pockets (16) in the radial or tangential direction and, by way of these pockets, perform a helical movement along a virtually semicircular path.
    4. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized by the following features:
      a) the first turret (11), on the one hand, and the second turret (12), on the other hand, are arranged in upright planes which are offset in the axial direction,
      b) the transfer turret (15) is positioned between the first turret (11) and the second turret (12) such that movement paths (13, 14) of the packs (10) in the region of the first turret (11), on the one hand, and in the region of the second turret (12), on the other hand, come into contact with a movement path (27) of the packs (10) in the region of the transfer turret (15).
    5. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the pockets (16) of the transfer turret (15) are each fastened on carriers, in particular on carrying rods (28), which can be moved back and forth in the axis-parallel direction, carrying rod (28) and pocket (16) rotating about a central turret axis during the displacement in the axial direction.
    6. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the axis-parallel movement of the packs (10) or of the pockets (16) is effected by at least one fixed curve path or control groove (30), on which or in which, respectively, sensing members, in particular sensing rollers (31), which are connected to the pocket (16) or the carrying rod (28) run during rotation of the transfer turret (15).
    7. Apparatus according to Claim 5 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the carrying rods (28) are mounted displaceably in common retaining means which can be rotated with the transfer turret (15), in particular in a carrying body (29) on a central turret shaft (33).
    8. Apparatus according to Claim 5 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the carrying rods (28) are supported at least at one end, preferably by a supporting roller (70) at least at the free end of the carrying rod (28) adjacent to the pocket (16), the supporting roller (70) being supported on a fixed supporting path (71) against radially outwardly directed forces.
    9. Apparatus according to Claim 6, characterized in that each pocket (16) or each carrying rod (28) is connected to a carriage (34) which can be displaced in a sliding manner on guides, in particular guide rods (35, 36), the sensing rollers (31) being fitted on the carriage (34) and passing into the control groove (30) of an outer, cylindrical housing (32) in the form of a pot.
    10. Apparatus according to Claim 9, characterized in that the guide rods (35, 36) for the carriages (34) are fastened on the carrying body (29), on the one hand, and on a retaining disc (37) which is arranged at a distance parallel thereto, on the other hand, and in that carrying body (29) and retaining disc (37) are mounted on the shaft (33) of the transfer turret (15).
    11. Apparatus according to Claim 5 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the pockets (16) are fastened in a laterally offset manner, namely in a radially outwardly directed manner, on the carrying rods (28), preferably by connecting webs (57) which partially enclose the connecting rods laterally.
    12. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that pocket walls (20, 21) of the pockets (16) are mounted such that they can be moved transversely, in particular such that they can be pivoted, for the purposes of opening and closing the pockets (16), each pocket wall (20, 21) being mounted on a rotary shaft (38, 39) which can be actuated, for the purposes of opening and closing the pocket walls (20, 21), by running rollers (42, 43) which run on fixed control segments (44, 45) in the opening region of the pockets (16).
    13. Apparatus according to Claim 12 or one of the further claims, characterized in that, in the region of the transfer of packs (10) from one turret to another turret, the pockets (16) can be moved only in the direction of rotation of the transfer turret (15), without axial displacement, in particular in the region of the control segments (44, 45).
    14. Apparatus according to Claim 11 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the pocket walls (20, 21) of the pockets (16) are always loaded in the closing direction, in particular by spring elements or by compression springs (48, 49).
    15. Apparatus according to Claim 5 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the pockets (16) are connected in a positively locking manner to their carriers, in particular the carrying rods (28), in the region of non-circular cross sections, in particular in the region of flattened portions (65).
    16. Apparatus according to Claim 14, characterized in that the connecting webs (57) for connecting the pockets (16) to the carrying rods (28) have a preferably cross-sectionally U-shaped recess (58) into which the carrying rod (28) passes by means of at least a sub-region of the cross section, the flattened portion (65) of the carrying rod (28) resting against a corresponding inner surface (66) of the recess (58).
    17. Apparatus according to Claim 5 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the cross-sectionally circular carrying rod (28) of the pockets (16) fits, by means of a non-circular end region, in particular by means of an end-side flattened portion (68), in a bore (67), corresponding to the cross section of the carrying rod (28), in the carriage (34) or the like for the purpose of transmitting the back-and-forth movement to the carrying rod (28).
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