EP0803446B1 - Packaging assembly as well as method and device for manufacturing the assembly - Google Patents

Packaging assembly as well as method and device for manufacturing the assembly Download PDF

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EP0803446B1
EP0803446B1 EP97105082A EP97105082A EP0803446B1 EP 0803446 B1 EP0803446 B1 EP 0803446B1 EP 97105082 A EP97105082 A EP 97105082A EP 97105082 A EP97105082 A EP 97105082A EP 0803446 B1 EP0803446 B1 EP 0803446B1
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Harald Dr. Gosebruch
Hugo Mutschall
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65BMACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B25/00Packaging other articles presenting special problems
    • B65B25/14Packaging paper or like sheets, envelopes, or newspapers, in flat, folded, or rolled form
    • B65B25/146Packaging paper or like sheets, envelopes, or newspapers, in flat, folded, or rolled form packaging rolled-up articles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65BMACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B11/00Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
    • B65B11/58Applying two or more wrappers, e.g. in succession
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D71/00Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D71/50Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank

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  • the invention relates to a packaging unit comprising a plurality of objects or individual packages, packaging units or the like, which are arranged next to one another in at least one layer and are arranged one above the other in a plurality of layers, the objects or individual packages, packaging units or the like being arranged by at least one layer running around the outside comprehensive strip-shaped banderole are combined into one unit - a group. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method and a device for producing such packaging.
  • Containers are a widespread form of packaging for groups of individual items, in particular (small) packs, such as food packaging, cigarette packaging, paper tissue packaging, etc.
  • the small or individual packs are grouped together in organized groups, usually in layers .
  • the group of small or individual packs is surrounded by a large container, for example made of cardboard or corrugated cardboard.
  • a large container for example made of cardboard or corrugated cardboard.
  • DE-A-41 20 925 shows a container packaging with two layers of several objects each.
  • the briquettes provided as objects can be held together by an adhesive tape running all around.
  • US Pat. No. 2,741,885 shows a method for producing packagings with a strip-like band running all around.
  • the objects here are bags that are laid flat and arranged one above the other in a stack.
  • US 3 568 591 shows magazines stacked one on top of the other.
  • the stack is held together by two crossing strings.
  • the first cord is placed around the stack in the area of a first conveyor section and the second cord in the area of a second conveyor section directed transversely thereto.
  • the invention is based on the object of proposing novel packagings which require significantly less material. Furthermore, measures for a rational or industrial production of such packaging are involved.
  • a package is to be created in which objects are arranged side by side within one layer and are arranged one above the other in several layers.
  • the items or individual packaging are provided with their own wrapping made of paper, cardboard or (plastic) foil.
  • the unit of a group of such individual packs is created by at least one banderole which comprises the layer or the group.
  • the glue is preferably a known pressure sensitive adhesive which enables the individual packs to be easily detached from one another when the container is divided.
  • the group of individual packs can be surrounded by at least one further, second banderole, which extends transversely to the first banderole, ie, surrounds it in a crossing manner.
  • a packaging according to the invention with two crossing banderoles for the packaging of cylindrical objects such as paper rolls (kitchen paper, toilet paper) is particularly advantageous.
  • two rolls are combined to form a packaging unit by means of a (film) wrapping.
  • These are grouped in several layers, two rows of the rollers or of the packaging units preferably lying next to one another in the axial direction of the rollers.
  • the banderoles are arranged and dimensioned so that they partially cover the two adjacent rows in the middle.
  • the banderoles each extend almost over the full width or length of the group.
  • a packaging unit is particularly advantageous in which the crossing (two) banderoles are positioned in such a way that the inside banderole runs transversely axially to the aligned cylindrical objects or the packaging units formed from them, while the outer, crossing banderole with two (upper and lower) Legs run parallel to the axes of the cylindrical objects.
  • the banderoles are expediently placed around the group of objects with increased tension, so that the banderoles partially nestle in a wave-like manner on the external cylindrical objects.
  • the group of objects is first conveyed in one direction through the vertical plane of a blank for the banderole provided therein and then in the transverse direction through the vertical plane of a second banderole, the banderoles successively being U-shaped to the group of objects.
  • the banderole is completely wrapped around the group of objects by additional folding members.
  • the ends of the banderoles are connected to one another, in particular by sealing (in the case of plastic films) or by gluing.
  • the device according to the invention for producing packagings in which a group of articles comprising a plurality of articles is surrounded by a first banderole and then by a second banderole crossing them, is characterized in that the group of articles can be transported on a packaging line which consists of a feed line, one for this purpose there is a cross-directional cross-conveying line and a cross-directionally directed discharge conveyor line that runs parallel to the supply line and in particular in the same conveying direction, with a banding unit being arranged in the area of the cross-line and in the area of the outgoing line, by means of which the bands can be folded around the group of objects in a transverse relative position.
  • a device is provided with at least two conveyor tracks for the objects arranged at right angles to one another, namely packing tracks.
  • folding units are positioned in a fixed position, each of which has cut-outs for the banderoles and places them around the groups of objects.
  • FIG. 1 to 3 show a simple embodiment of a container packaging according to the prior art.
  • This consists of cuboidal individual packs 10 and 11.
  • the individual packs 10 and 11 are formed in a group, in the present case with three rows 12, 13, 14. Within the rows 12, 13, 14, the individual packs 10, 11 are aligned so that a regular formation, namely a layer of individual packs 10, 11 is formed.
  • the group or layer is surrounded on the outside by a strip-like band 15 running all around. This preferably consists of a (tensile) plastic.
  • the band 15 holds the group of individual packs 10, 11 together under tension in the formation shown, so that the bundle pack thus formed can be put into circulation.
  • glue points 16 are attached between mutually facing sides or walls of adjacent individual packs 10, 11.
  • the glue points 16 have the effect that the group or layer from the individual packs 10, 11 is additionally held together in the formation.
  • the glue dots 16 preferably consist of a pressure sensitive adhesive, which enables the individual packs 10, 11 to be easily separated without damaging them when the packaging is released.
  • all the individual packs 10, 11 can be mutually connected by one or more glue points 16. However, it can be sufficient if only the internal ones Individual packs 11, which are not directly gripped by the band 15, are connected to one another by glue points 16 and, if appropriate, to the adjacent external individual packs 10.
  • the individual packs 10 located outside the layer can additionally be connected to the band 15 by glue points or other glue connections.
  • FIG. 5 and in FIG. 6 An economically constructed container packaging according to the invention with increased protection of the packed objects is shown in FIG. 5 and in FIG. 6.
  • individual objects are combined to form a pack and held together by banderoles 17 and 18 which cross each other.
  • a first band 17 lies directly against the objects and surrounds the group formed from them.
  • the second banderole 18 is positioned transversely to it, and accordingly crosses the first banderole 17, 18 on the underside and top of the packaging.
  • These two banderoles 17, 18 result in optimal cohesion with little use of material.
  • the bands 17, 18 are dimensioned such that they cover approximately half the dimension of the group formed from the objects with a central arrangement.
  • the packaging is constructed on the same principle.
  • An inner band 19 extends here over almost the full width of the container or group of individual items.
  • a transverse banderole 20 is dimensioned so that it covers the almost full length of the group of objects to be wrapped.
  • the container is only provided with slit or slot-shaped openings on upright edges.
  • the bundle of banderoles 17, 18; 19, 20 according to FIGS. 5 and 6 is particularly suitable for cylindrical objects, in the present case paper rolls 21. These can be rolls of household paper, toilet paper or the like.
  • the cylindrical objects namely paper rolls 21, are also formed in rows 22 and 23. Within a row 22, 23, the paper rolls 21 are axially parallel to one another. From row 22 to row 23, the cylindrical objects are therefore arranged coaxially.
  • the package here consists of two adjacent rows 22, 23. These each form a layer 24 or 25.
  • the smaller container according to FIG. 5 consists of three layers 24 formed in this way one above the other. 6 consists of four layers arranged one above the other.
  • the number of cylindrical objects within a row 22, 23 can also be different - depending on the size of the container.
  • FIG. 4 Another special feature is realized in these examples of packaging.
  • two cylindrical objects paper rolls 21
  • the two paper rolls 21 are arranged axially parallel next to one another and surrounded by an outer covering 27, for example a plastic film. This is designed so that the two paper rolls 21 are completely enveloped.
  • the wrapping 27 is folded in an envelope-like manner, forming trapezoidal folding tabs 28, 29 that partially overlap one another.
  • 5 and 6 consist of pack units 26 of this type, the paper rolls 21 of a pack unit 26 lying next to one another within a layer 24, 25. This creates approximately oval objects in cross-section, which are grouped in rows and layers.
  • the inner band 17 is positioned so that it bears against the cylindrical outer surfaces of the objects (paper rolls 21) or the pack units 26.
  • the band 17 in the embodiment according to FIG. 5 is dimensioned such that it covers approximately half the length of the adjacent objects or paper rolls 21.
  • the transverse banderole 18, which is also arranged in the center, is dimensioned such that, in the present case, it grasps the paper rolls 21 of the pack units 26 lying next to one another (FIG. 7).
  • the banderole 18 is under tension and is therefore nestled in a wave shape in the area of the top and bottom of the packaging (FIG. 7).
  • the bands 17..20 are formed from a finite blank, preferably made of plastic, which in turn is separated from a material web 30.
  • the bands 17..20 are placed around the group of objects under tension.
  • Protruding end flaps are connected to one another to form a fin seam 31, 32, in particular by thermal sealing.
  • the fin seam 31, 32 is folded against the banderole 15, 17..20 and is expediently connected to the banderole in this position by light stitching.
  • a machine is suitable for attaching the bands 17, 18 or 19, 20, as is shown in important details in FIGS. 10 ff.
  • the exemplary embodiment shows the attachment of (narrow) banderoles 17 and 18.
  • Object groups 33 in particular groups of cylindrical objects, such as paper rolls 21, are conveyed through the machine on a packing track 34.
  • the groups of objects 33 are formed in such a way that the axes of the cylindrical objects (paper rolls 21) point in the region of a feed line 35 in the conveying direction.
  • the packing web 34 or its feed conveyor line 35 consists of an endless conveyor, for example a belt or a chain conveyor.
  • the object groups 33 are transported at a distance from one another.
  • the groups of items 33 are held together by fixed side guides 36 of the packaging web 34.
  • the group of objects 33 runs against a stop which is also a side guide 37 for a transverse conveyor line 38 of the package conveyor.
  • the object group 33 is transported in the direction transverse to the feed line 35.
  • a slide 39 is provided, which moves the object group 33 to the end of the transverse conveyor line 38, namely until it abuts against a further side guide 40, acting as a stop, of a discharge line 41 of the packing line 34.
  • the discharge line 41 in turn runs transversely to the transverse conveyor line 38 and thus parallel to the Feed conveyor line 35, in the present example in the same conveying direction.
  • a band 17, 18 is attached each time the direction of the object group 33 changes.
  • the inner band 17 is attached.
  • a banding unit 42 is attached in the area of the transverse conveyor line.
  • a blank for the banderole 17 is kept available in an upright plane transverse to the conveying direction of the group of articles 33. Due to the conveying movement of the object group 33, the banderole 17 is applied to the object group 33 in a U-shape.
  • the material web 30 is drawn off from a bobbin 43.
  • the material web 30 reaches the area of the banding unit 42 via deflecting rollers and compensating pendulum.
  • This has suction belts 44 for transporting the material web 30 or the cutting of the banding 17, which absorb the material web 30 or banding in the area of a horizontal conveying path above the packaging line 34 and convey after the deflection in the downward direction to the packing web 34.
  • the suction belts 44 are preceded by a cutting unit with a knife roller 45 designed in the usual way. In the area of the latter, the bands 17 are separated from the material web 30.
  • Preference rollers 46 are arranged in front of the cutter roller 45.
  • the banding 17 In the area of the banding unit 42, the banding 17 is kept ready in a vertical plane.
  • the band 17 wraps around the group of objects 33 in a U-shape.
  • the paper rolls 21 are oriented with their longitudinal axes transverse to the conveying direction.
  • the (inner) sleeve 17 bears against the outer surfaces of the paper rolls 21 or the pack units 26.
  • This U-shaped folding process is favored by an upper guide 48 and an underpass 49 in the movement path of the group of objects 33.
  • Top guide 48 and underpass 49 act like a folding mouthpiece.
  • the upper guide 48 is arranged in a funnel shape.
  • the group of objects 33 is held by movable members before being wrapped by the banding 17.
  • a plate 50 which can be moved up and down is provided on the upper side. This causes the objects, namely paper rolls 21 or packing units 26, to be aligned on the upper side.
  • the plate 50 is raised slightly when the group of articles is pushed off by the slide 39.
  • a stop plate 51 is arranged on the front side in the direction of movement. This causes the upright formation to be maintained from the objects.
  • the cylindrical objects are therefore supported on all sides in the area of the cylindrical surfaces, so that the formation shown is retained.
  • the stop plate 51 is displaceable transversely to the direction of movement of the group of objects, and is therefore pulled out of the movement path of the group of objects 33 when it is pushed through the slide 39 through the banding unit 42.
  • the article group 33 arrives with the banderole 17 in the initial region of the discharge line 41.
  • a support plate 52 is arranged above the article group.
  • End flaps 53, 54 of the band 17 are located on a rear side in the direction of movement of the article group 33.
  • These end flaps 53, 54 are applied to the rear of the group of articles, namely by folding and sealing members 55, 56.
  • These are made up of an upper and a lower one Position moved downwards or upwards with entrainment of the end flaps 53, 54 and bearing against the object group 33.
  • the bar and strip-like folding and sealing members are heated in thermoplastic plastic films and seal the ends of the band 17 together to form the fin seam 31 ( Fig. 14).
  • the lower folding and sealing member 56 is moved upward, so that it places the fin seam 31 formed on the wall of the band 17, namely on the upper end tab 53.
  • the group of objects 33 provided with the band 17 is now fed to a second band unit 58 in the region of the discharge line 41.
  • the outer. or second banderole 18 are ready and placed in the same way around the item group 33 as the banderole 17.
  • the packaging is finished after leaving the banderole unit 58.
  • the banding unit 58 is supplied with material via a bobbin 59.
  • a material web 60 for the band 18 is drawn off from this, analogously to the band 17.
  • the banding units 42, 58 are designed in a special way. As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 14 and 16, the material web 30, 60 is fed from above through the suction belts 44 to the packaging web 34.
  • the suction belts 44 are two parallel individual belts arranged at a distance from one another, which together transport the material web 30, 60 or the blank for the sleeve 17, 18.
  • the suction belts 44 end with an upright belt leg 61 above the movement path of the object groups 33, namely above the plate 50 or the top guide 48 in the area of the banding unit 42 or 58.
  • a vertical conveyor 62 which here also consists of two parallel suction belts 63, 64. These can be moved up and down as a unit.
  • Each suction belt is guided over upper deflection rollers 65, which are each attached to an upright support arm 66. These in turn are connected to a lower common support frame 67 for both suction belts 63, 64.
  • Lower guide rollers for the suction belts 63, 64 are also mounted on the support frame 67, namely drive rollers 68. These sit on a common drive shaft 69, which are driven by a belt 70.
  • the suction belts 63, 64 of the vertical conveyor 62 are a continuation of the suction belts 44 with regard to the transport of the material web 30, 60 or the banderoles 17, 18.
  • the vertical conveyor 62 can be moved up and down as a unit, in the present case by a pivotable lever 71
  • the support frame 67 is slidably mounted on two upright guide rods 72, 73 for carrying out exact vertical movements.
  • the deflection rollers 65 of the vertical conveyor 62 enter the area between the suction belts 44 of the vertical belt leg 61, which are spaced apart from one another. This results in an overlap of the funding bodies.
  • the vertical conveyor 62 takes over the front end of the material web 30, 60 or the band 17, 18 and transports it downwards in the vertical plane. Simultaneously with the transport movement through the suction belts 63, 64, the vertical conveyor 62 is moved downwards as a whole into a position below the movement path of the object groups 33, namely into a position as shown in solid lines in FIG. 16. This keeps the blank for the band 17, 18 free in the vertical plane.
  • the group of objects 33 can now be pushed through the "curtain" formed by the band 17, 18 to form the U-shaped fold.
  • the downward movement of the vertical conveyor 62 is primarily necessary because the suction belts 63, 64 are at a smaller distance from one another than the width of the group of articles 33.
  • the vertical conveyor 62 After pushing through the group of articles 33, taking the banderole 17, 18 with them, the vertical conveyor 62 returns to the upper starting position (FIG. 16) in order to pick up the beginning of the material web 30, 60 or the banderole 17, 18.
  • the banderole unit 42, 58 also includes the folding and sealing members 55, 56 already mentioned. These carry out the folding and sealing and thus the completion of the banderole on the back of the group of objects 33 in the manner described.
  • a further development of the packagings according to FIGS. 5 and 6 consists in the mutually intersecting bands 17, 18 on the one hand and 19, 20 on the other. To connect the intersection area.
  • a plurality of parallel sealing seams 74 and 75 are provided in the region of mutually overlapping surfaces of the banderoles in the two exemplary embodiments, so that the banderole 17 is connected to the banderole 18 and the banderole 19 is connected to the banderole 20.
  • the sealing seams 74 and 75 are expediently located in the area of depressions between adjacent cylindrical objects. Said sealing seams 74, 75 can be produced by sealing elements from outside with low pressure after completion of the packaging to connect the two layers of the bands 17..20.

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The objects or individual packages(10,11) are bound together into one unit by at least one strip-form band(15) which runs round the outside of the layers of objects. Individual packages positioned at least on the inside of a layer and which do not touch the band on the outside, are bonded to adjacent packs by adhesive, and especially adhesive spots in the area of the abutting pack faces. Groups of objects are encompassed by two bands crossing at right angles to each other.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Gebindeverpackung aus mehreren Gegenständen bzw. Einzelpackungen, Packungseinheiten oder dergleichen, die mindestens innerhalb einer Lage nebeneinander liegend und in mehreren Lagen übereinander angeordnet sind, wobei die Gegenstände bzw. Einzelpackungen, Packungseinheiten oder dergleichen durch mindestens eine ringsherum laufende, die Lagen außen umfassende streifenförmige Banderole zu einer Einheit - einer Gruppe - zusammengefasst sind. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Herstellen derartiger Gebindeverpackungen.The invention relates to a packaging unit comprising a plurality of objects or individual packages, packaging units or the like, which are arranged next to one another in at least one layer and are arranged one above the other in a plurality of layers, the objects or individual packages, packaging units or the like being arranged by at least one layer running around the outside comprehensive strip-shaped banderole are combined into one unit - a group. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method and a device for producing such packaging.

Gebinde sind eine weitverbreitete Form der Verpackung für Gruppen von Einzelgegenständen, insbesondere (Klein-)Packungen, wie Lebensmittel-Verpackungen, Zigaretten-Verpackungen, Papiertaschentuch-Verpackungen etc.. Die Klein- bzw. Einzelpackungen sind dabei in geordneten Gruppen zusammengefasst, üblicherweise in Lagen. Bei den bisher bekannten Gebindeverpackungen wird die Gruppe der Klein- bzw. Einzelpackungen von einem Großbehälter umgeben, beispielsweise aus Karton bzw. Wellkarton. Die bisher üblichen Gebindeverpackungen sind dadurch materialaufwendig.Containers are a widespread form of packaging for groups of individual items, in particular (small) packs, such as food packaging, cigarette packaging, paper tissue packaging, etc. The small or individual packs are grouped together in organized groups, usually in layers , In the case of the packagings known to date, the group of small or individual packs is surrounded by a large container, for example made of cardboard or corrugated cardboard. As a result, the usual packaging of containers is expensive.

Eine Gebindeverpackung mit zwei Lagen aus je mehreren Gegenständen zeigt die DE-A-41 20 925. Die als Gegenstände vorgesehenen Briketts können durch ein ringsherum laufendes Klebeband zusammengehalten sein.DE-A-41 20 925 shows a container packaging with two layers of several objects each. The briquettes provided as objects can be held together by an adhesive tape running all around.

Ein Verfahren zum Herstellen von Gebindeverpackungen mit einer ringsherum laufenden, streifenförmigen Banderole zeigt die US 2 741 885. Als Gegenstände sind hier flachgelegte und übereinander in einem Stapel angeordnete Beutel vorgesehen.US Pat. No. 2,741,885 shows a method for producing packagings with a strip-like band running all around. The objects here are bags that are laid flat and arranged one above the other in a stack.

In einem Stapel übereinander angeordnete Zeitschriften sind in der US 3 568 591 gezeigt. Der Stapel ist durch zwei einander kreuzende Schnüre zusammengehalten. Die erste Schnur wird im Bereich einer ersten Förderstrecke und die zweite Schnur im Bereich einer hierzu quergerichteten zweiten Förderstrecke um den Stapel herumgelegt.US 3 568 591 shows magazines stacked one on top of the other. The stack is held together by two crossing strings. The first cord is placed around the stack in the area of a first conveyor section and the second cord in the area of a second conveyor section directed transversely thereto.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde neuartige Gebindeverpackungen vorzuschlagen, die einen deutlich geringeren Materialbedarf erfordern. Des Weiteren geht es um Maßnahmen für eine rationelle bzw. industrielle Fertigung derartiger Gebindeverpackungen. Insbesondere soll eine Gebindeverpackung geschaffen werden, in der Gegenstände innerhalb einer Lage nebeneinander liegend und in mehreren Lagen übereinander angeordnet sind.The invention is based on the object of proposing novel packagings which require significantly less material. Furthermore, measures for a rational or industrial production of such packaging are involved. In particular, a package is to be created in which objects are arranged side by side within one layer and are arranged one above the other in several layers.

Zur Lösung der Aufgabe ist die erfindungsgemäße Verpackung durch folgende Merkmale gekennzeichnet:

  • a) die Gruppe ist von einer weiteren, zweiten Banderole umgeben, die die erste Banderole an einer Unterseite und einer Oberseite der Gebindeverpackung kreuzt,
  • b) die Gruppe besteht aus in Reihen und Lagen positionierten Packungseinheiten, wobei jede Packungseinheit aus mehreren, vorzugsweise zwei Gegenständen besteht, die durch eine gemeinsame Umhüllung umgeben sind,
  • c) die Gegenstände in den Packungseinheiten sind innerhalb einer Reihe bzw. Lage nebeneinander positioniert.
To achieve the object, the packaging according to the invention is characterized by the following features:
  • a) the group is surrounded by a further, second banderole, which crosses the first banderole on an underside and an upper side of the packaging,
  • b) the group consists of pack units positioned in rows and layers, each pack unit consisting of several, preferably two objects, which are surrounded by a common covering,
  • c) the objects in the pack units are positioned side by side within a row or layer.

Die Gegenstände bzw. Einzelverpackungen sind mit einer eigenen Umhüllung aus Papier, Karton oder (Kunststoff-)Folie versehen. Die Einheit einer Gruppe derartiger Einzelpackungen wird durch mindestens eine Banderole geschaffen, die die Lage bzw. die Gruppe umfasst.The items or individual packaging are provided with their own wrapping made of paper, cardboard or (plastic) foil. The unit of a group of such individual packs is created by at least one banderole which comprises the layer or the group.

Für einen besseren Zusammenhalt des Gebindes sind erfindungsgemäß weitere einfache verpackungstechnische Maßnahmen vorgesehen, die die Relativstellung der Einzelpackungen innerhalb der Gruppe festigen. Zum einen können Gegenstände bzw.For better cohesion of the container, further simple packaging measures are provided according to the invention, which consolidate the relative position of the individual packs within the group. On the one hand, objects or

Einzelpackungen durch Leimstellen bzw. Leimpunkte miteinander verbunden sein, bei einer Lage aus Einzelpackungen vor allem die im Inneren derselben positionierten Einzelpackungen, die keine unmittelbare Berührung mit der Banderole haben. Der Leim ist vorzugsweise ein bekannter Haftkleber, der ein leichtes Lösen der Einzelpackungen voneinander beim Aufteilen des Gebindes ermöglicht.Individual packs are connected to one another by glue points or glue points, in the case of a layer composed of individual packs, especially the individual packs positioned inside the same, which have no direct contact with the band. The glue is preferably a known pressure sensitive adhesive which enables the individual packs to be easily detached from one another when the container is divided.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die Gruppe der Einzelpackungen von mindestens einer weiteren, zweiten Banderole umgeben sein, die sich quer zu der ersten Banderole erstreckt, diese also kreuzend umgibt.As an alternative or in addition, the group of individual packs can be surrounded by at least one further, second banderole, which extends transversely to the first banderole, ie, surrounds it in a crossing manner.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine erfindungsgemäße Gebindeverpackung mit zwei einander kreuzenden Banderolen für die Verpackung von zylindrischen Gegenständen, wie Papierrollen (Küchenpapier, Toilettenpapier). Dabei sind jeweils zwei Rollen durch eine (Folien-)Umhüllung zu einer Verpackungseinheit zusammengefasst. Diese sind in mehreren Lagen gruppiert, wobei vorzugsweise in Axialrichtung der Rollen zwei Reihen der Rollen bzw. der Verpackungseinheiten in einer Lage nebeneinander liegen. Die Banderolen sind dabei so angeordnet und bemessen, dass sie mittig jeweils die beiden nebeneinanderliegendeh Reihen teilweise überdecken. Bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform erstrecken sich die Banderolen jeweils nahezu über die volle Breite bzw. Länge der Gruppe.A packaging according to the invention with two crossing banderoles for the packaging of cylindrical objects such as paper rolls (kitchen paper, toilet paper) is particularly advantageous. In this case, two rolls are combined to form a packaging unit by means of a (film) wrapping. These are grouped in several layers, two rows of the rollers or of the packaging units preferably lying next to one another in the axial direction of the rollers. The banderoles are arranged and dimensioned so that they partially cover the two adjacent rows in the middle. In an advantageous embodiment, the banderoles each extend almost over the full width or length of the group.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine Gebindeverpackung, bei der die einander kreuzenden (zwei) Banderolen so positioniert sind, dass die innenliegende Banderole queraxial zu den ausgerichteten zylindrischen Gegenständen bzw. den daraus gebildeten Verpackungseinheiten verläuft, während die äußere, kreuzende Banderole mit zwei (oberen und unteren) Schenkeln parallel zu den Achsen der zylindrischen Gegenstände verlaufen. Die Banderolen sind dabei zweckmäßigerweise mit erhöhter Spannung um die Gruppe der Gegenstände herumgelegt, sodass sich die Banderolen teilweise wellenförmig an die außenliegenden zylindrischen Gegenstände anschmiegen.A packaging unit is particularly advantageous in which the crossing (two) banderoles are positioned in such a way that the inside banderole runs transversely axially to the aligned cylindrical objects or the packaging units formed from them, while the outer, crossing banderole with two (upper and lower) Legs run parallel to the axes of the cylindrical objects. The banderoles are expediently placed around the group of objects with increased tension, so that the banderoles partially nestle in a wave-like manner on the external cylindrical objects.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Herstellen von Gebindeverpackungen bei denen eine Gruppe von zylindrischen Gegenständen, die mindestens innerhalb einer Lage nebeneinander liegend und in mehreren Lagen übereinander angeordnet sind, von einer Außenumhüllung umgeben ist, ist durch folgende Merkmale gekennzeichnet:

  • a) die Gegenstandsgruppe wird durch ein erstes Banderolenaggregat hindurchgefördert, in dem in aufrechter Ebene eine erste Banderole bereitgehalten wird,
  • b) die Banderole wird bei der Förderbewegung der Gegenstandsgruppe durch das Banderolenaggregat U-förmig um die Gegenstandsgruppe herumgelegt,
  • c) sodann werden Enden der Banderole an der in Förderrichtung rückwärtigen Seite der Gegenstandsgruppe miteinander verbunden,
  • d) die Gegenstandsgruppe wird sodann in Querrichtung weitertransportiert durch ein zweites Banderolenaggregat, in dem eine zweite Banderole in vertikaler Ebene bereitgehalten wird,
  • e) durch Relativbewegung der Gegenstandsgruppe wird die zweite Banderole quer zur ersten Banderole U-förmig um die Gegenstandsgruppen herumgelegt,
  • f) an der Rückseite überstehende Endbereiche der Banderole werden miteinander verbunden.
The method according to the invention for producing packagings in which a group of cylindrical objects which are arranged next to one another in at least one layer and are arranged one above the other in several layers is surrounded by the following features:
  • a) the group of articles is conveyed through a first banderole unit, in which a first banderole is held at an upright level,
  • b) the band is placed in a U-shaped manner around the group of objects during the conveying movement of the group of articles by the banding unit,
  • c) the ends of the band are then connected to one another on the rear side of the group of articles in the conveying direction,
  • d) the group of articles is then transported further in the transverse direction by a second banderole unit, in which a second banderole is kept ready in the vertical plane,
  • e) by relative movement of the group of objects, the second banderole is placed in a U-shape transversely to the first banderole around the groups of objects,
  • f) end regions of the band protruding on the rear side are connected to one another.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren zum Herstellen derartiger Banderolen wird die Gruppe von Gegenständen zunächst in einer Richtung durch die vertikale Ebene eines in dieser bereitgehaltenen Zuschnitts für die Banderole hindurchgefördert und sodann in Querrichtung durch die vertikale Ebene einer zweiten Banderole, wobei sich die Banderolen nacheinander U-förmig an die Gruppe der Gegenstände anlegen. Durch weitere Faltorgane wird die Banderole jeweils vollständig um die Gruppe der Gegenstände herumgelegt. Die Enden der Banderolen werden miteinander verbunden, insbesondere durch Siegeln (bei Kunstofffolien) oder durch Klebung.In the method according to the invention for producing such banderoles, the group of objects is first conveyed in one direction through the vertical plane of a blank for the banderole provided therein and then in the transverse direction through the vertical plane of a second banderole, the banderoles successively being U-shaped to the group of objects. The banderole is completely wrapped around the group of objects by additional folding members. The ends of the banderoles are connected to one another, in particular by sealing (in the case of plastic films) or by gluing.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zum Herstellen von Gebindeverpackungen, bei denen eine Gegenstandsgruppe aus mehreren Gegenständen von einer ersten Banderole und sodann von einer diese kreuzenden zweiten Banderole umgeben wird, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Gegenstandsgruppe auf einer Packungsbahn transportierbar ist, die aus einem Zuförderstrang, einem hierzu quergerichteten Querförderstrang und einem zum Querförderstrang quergerichteten Abförderstrang besteht, der parallel zum Zuförderstrang und insbesondere in derselben Förderrichtung verläuft, wobei im Bereich des Querförderstrangs und im Bereich des Abförderstrangs jeweils ein Banderolenaggregat angeordnet ist, durch das die Banderolen in quergerichteter Relativstellung um die Gegenstandsgruppe herumfaltbar sind.The device according to the invention for producing packagings, in which a group of articles comprising a plurality of articles is surrounded by a first banderole and then by a second banderole crossing them, is characterized in that the group of articles can be transported on a packaging line which consists of a feed line, one for this purpose there is a cross-directional cross-conveying line and a cross-directionally directed discharge conveyor line that runs parallel to the supply line and in particular in the same conveying direction, with a banding unit being arranged in the area of the cross-line and in the area of the outgoing line, by means of which the bands can be folded around the group of objects in a transverse relative position.

Eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist mit mindestens zwei unter einem rechten Winkel zueinander angeordneten Förderbahnen für die Gegenstände versehen, nämlich Packungsbahnen. Im Bereich derselben sind Faltaggregate ortsfest positioniert, die jeweils Zuschnitte für die Banderolen bereithalten und diese um die Gruppen der Gegenstände herumlegen.A device according to the invention is provided with at least two conveyor tracks for the objects arranged at right angles to one another, namely packing tracks. In the area of the latter, folding units are positioned in a fixed position, each of which has cut-outs for the banderoles and places them around the groups of objects.

Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Patentansprüche und werden nachfolgend anhand von in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine einfache Gebindeverpackung nach dem Stande der Technik in perspektivischer Darstellung,
Fig. 2
eine Einzelheit der Gebindeverpackung in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 3
einen anderen Teilbereich der Gebindeverpackung gemäß Fig. 1, ebenfalls in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 4
eine Verpackungseinheit aus zylindrischen Gegenständen in perspektivischer Darstellung,
Fig. 5
eine aus Verpackungseinheiten gemäß Fig. 4 bestehende erfindungsgemäße Gebindeverpackung, ebenfalls in perspektivischer Darstellung,
Fig. 6
eine andere Ausführungsform einer Gebindeverpackung aus Verpackungseinheiten gemäß Fig. 4, ebenfalls in perspektivischer Darstellung,
Fig. 7
ein Gebinde gemäß Fig. 5 in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 8
eine Einzelheit einer Gebindeverpackung gemäß Fig. 7 in vergrößertem Maßstab,
Fig. 9
eine gegenüber Fig. 8 um 90° versetzte Seitenansicht einer Einzelheit der Gebindeverpackung gemäß Fig. 7,
Fig. 10
eine Vorrichtung zum Herstellen von Gebindeverpackungen gemäß Fig. 5 bzw. Fig. 7 in perspektivischem Grundriß,
Fig. 11
einen Teilbereich der Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 10 im Grundriß bei vergrößertem Maßstab,
Fig. 12
die Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 10 und Fig. 11 in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 13
einen Ausschnitt der Vorrichtung in Seitenansicht. bei vergrößertem Maßstab,
Fig. 14
eine Einzelheit der Vorrichtung, nämlich eine Umhüllungsstation, in Seitenansicht bzw. teilweise im Schnitt,
Fig. 15
ein Detail der Umhüllungsstation gemäß Fig. 14 in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 16
die Umhüllungsstation gemäß Fig. 14 in einer gegenüber Fig. 14 um 90° versetzten Queransicht.
Further features of the invention are the subject of the claims and are explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. It shows:
Fig. 1
a simple container packaging according to the prior art in a perspective view,
Fig. 2
a detail of the packaging in side view,
Fig. 3
another part of the packaging according to FIG. 1, also in side view,
Fig. 4
a packaging unit made of cylindrical objects in a perspective view,
Fig. 5
4 is a container packaging according to the invention, likewise in a perspective view,
Fig. 6
4 shows another embodiment of a container packaging from packaging units, likewise in a perspective view,
Fig. 7
5 in side view,
Fig. 8
7 shows a detail of a container packaging according to FIG. 7 on an enlarged scale,
Fig. 9
8 shows a side view of a detail of the packaging according to FIG. 7 offset by 90 °,
Fig. 10
5 shows a device for producing packagings according to FIG. 5 or FIG. 7 in a perspective plan view,
Fig. 11
10 a partial area of the device according to FIG. 10 in plan view on an enlarged scale,
Fig. 12
10 and 11 in side view,
Fig. 13
a section of the device in side view. on an enlarged scale,
Fig. 14
a detail of the device, namely a wrapping station, in side view or partially in section,
Fig. 15
14 shows a detail of the wrapping station according to FIG. 14 in a side view,
Fig. 16
14 in a transverse view offset by 90 ° with respect to FIG. 14.

In Fig. 1 bis Fig. 3 ist eine einfache Ausführung einer Gebindeverpackung nach dem Stande der Technik gezeigt. Diese besteht aus quaderförmigen Einzelpackungen 10 und 11. Die Einzelpackungen 10 und 11 sind in einer Gruppe formiert, im vorliegenden Fall mit drei Reihen 12, 13, 14. Innerhalb der Reihen 12, 13, 14 sind die Einzelpackungen 10, 11 ausgerichtet, so daß eine regelmäßige Formation, nämlich eine Lage aus Einzelpackungen 10, 11 gebildet ist. Die Gruppe bzw. Lage ist außen durch eine ringsherumlaufende, streifenförmige Banderole 15 umgeben. Diese besteht vorzugsweise aus einem (zugfesten) Kunststoff. Durch die Banderole 15 wird die Gruppe der Einzelpackungen 10, 11 in der gezeigten Formation unter Spannung zusammengehalten, so daß die so gebildete Gebindeverpackung in den Verkehr gegeben werden kann.1 to 3 show a simple embodiment of a container packaging according to the prior art. This consists of cuboidal individual packs 10 and 11. The individual packs 10 and 11 are formed in a group, in the present case with three rows 12, 13, 14. Within the rows 12, 13, 14, the individual packs 10, 11 are aligned so that a regular formation, namely a layer of individual packs 10, 11 is formed. The group or layer is surrounded on the outside by a strip-like band 15 running all around. This preferably consists of a (tensile) plastic. The band 15 holds the group of individual packs 10, 11 together under tension in the formation shown, so that the bundle pack thus formed can be put into circulation.

Eine zusätzliche Verbesserung des Zusammenhalts der Einzelpackungen 10, 11 innerhalb der Gruppe bzw. Lage ist bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel (Fig. 2, Fig. 3) durch Leimpunkte 16 gegeben. Diese sind zwischen einander zugekehrten Seiten bzw. Wandungen benachbarter Einzelpackungen 10, 11 angebracht. Die Leimpunkte 16 bewirken, daß die Gruppe bzw. Lage aus den Einzelpackungen 10, 11 in der Formation zusätzlich zusammengehalten wird. Die Leimpunkte 16 bestehen vorzugsweise aus einem Haftkleber, der beim Auflösen der Gebindeverpackung ein leichtes Trennen der Einzelpackungen 10, 11 ohne Beschädigung derselben ermöglicht.An additional improvement in the cohesion of the individual packs 10, 11 within the group or layer is given in the exemplary embodiment shown (FIG. 2, FIG. 3) by glue points 16. These are attached between mutually facing sides or walls of adjacent individual packs 10, 11. The glue points 16 have the effect that the group or layer from the individual packs 10, 11 is additionally held together in the formation. The glue dots 16 preferably consist of a pressure sensitive adhesive, which enables the individual packs 10, 11 to be easily separated without damaging them when the packaging is released.

Je nach Größe der Einzelpackungen 10, 11 bzw. der aus diesen gebildeten Gruppe können alle Einzelpackungen 10, 11 wechselseitig durch einen oder mehrere Leimpunkte 16 miteinander verbunden sein. Es kann aber ausreichen, wenn lediglich die innenliegenden Einzelpackungen 11, die nicht unmittelbar durch die Banderole 15 erfaßt sind, durch Leimpunkte 16 miteinander sowie gegebenenfalls mit den benachbarten außenliegenden Einzelpackungen 10 verbunden sind.Depending on the size of the individual packs 10, 11 or the group formed from them, all the individual packs 10, 11 can be mutually connected by one or more glue points 16. However, it can be sufficient if only the internal ones Individual packs 11, which are not directly gripped by the band 15, are connected to one another by glue points 16 and, if appropriate, to the adjacent external individual packs 10.

Gemäß einer weiteren, nicht dargestellten Ausführungsform können die innerhalb der Lage außenliegenden Einzelpackungen 10 durch Leimpunkte oder sonstige Leimverbindungen zusätzlich mit der Banderole 15 verbunden sein.According to a further embodiment, not shown, the individual packs 10 located outside the layer can additionally be connected to the band 15 by glue points or other glue connections.

Eine erfindungsgemäße wirtschaftlich aufgebaute Gebindeverpackung mit verstärktem Schutz der verpackten Gegenstände ist in Fig. 5 und in Fig. 6 gezeigt. Bei diesen Gebindeverpackungen werden einzelne Gegenstände zu einem Gebinde zusammengefaßt und durch einander kreuzende Banderolen 17 und 18 zusammengehalten. Eine erste Banderole 17 liegt unmittelbar an den Gegenständen an und umgibt die aus diesen gebildete Gruppe. Die zweite Banderole 18 ist quer hierzu positioniert, kreuzt demnach die erste Banderole 17, 18 an der Unterseite und Oberseite der Gebindeverpackung. Durch diese beiden Banderolen 17, 18 ergibt sich ein optimaler Zusammenhalt bei geringem Materialeinsatz. Die Banderolen 17, 18 sind so bemessen, daß sie etwa die halbe Abmessung der aus den Gegenständen gebildeten Gruppe bedecken unter mittiger Anordnung.An economically constructed container packaging according to the invention with increased protection of the packed objects is shown in FIG. 5 and in FIG. 6. In these packagings, individual objects are combined to form a pack and held together by banderoles 17 and 18 which cross each other. A first band 17 lies directly against the objects and surrounds the group formed from them. The second banderole 18 is positioned transversely to it, and accordingly crosses the first banderole 17, 18 on the underside and top of the packaging. These two banderoles 17, 18 result in optimal cohesion with little use of material. The bands 17, 18 are dimensioned such that they cover approximately half the dimension of the group formed from the objects with a central arrangement.

Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 6 ist die Gebindeverpackung nach dem gleichen Prinzip aufgebaut. Eine innenliegende Banderole 19 erstreckt sich hier über nahezu die volle Breite des Gebindes bzw. der Gruppe aus den Einzelgegenständen. Gleichermaßen ist eine quer verlaufende Banderole 20 so bemessen, daß sie über die annähernd volle Länge der Gruppe der einzuhüllenden Gegenstände abdeckt.In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the packaging is constructed on the same principle. An inner band 19 extends here over almost the full width of the container or group of individual items. Similarly, a transverse banderole 20 is dimensioned so that it covers the almost full length of the group of objects to be wrapped.

Lediglich an aufrechten Kanten ist das Gebinde mit schlitz- bzw. spaltförmigen Öffnungen versehen.The container is only provided with slit or slot-shaped openings on upright edges.

Das Gebinde aus einander kreuzenden Banderolen 17, 18; 19, 20 gemäß Fig. 5 und 6 ist besonders geeignet für zylindrische Gegenstände, im vorliegenden Falle Papierrollen 21. Dabei kann es sich um Rollen von Haushaltspapier, Toilettenpapier oder dergleichen handeln.The bundle of banderoles 17, 18; 19, 20 according to FIGS. 5 and 6 is particularly suitable for cylindrical objects, in the present case paper rolls 21. These can be rolls of household paper, toilet paper or the like.

Die zylindrischen Gegenstände, nämlich Papierrollen 21, sind ebenfalls in Reihen 22 und 23 formiert. Innerhalb einer Reihe 22, 23 liegen die Papierrollen 21 achsparallel zueinander. Von Reihe 22 zu Reihe 23 sind demnach die zylindrischen Gegenstände gleichachsig angeordnet. Das Gebinde besteht hier aus zwei nebeneinanderliegenden Reihen 22, 23. Diese bilden jeweils eine Lage 24 bzw. 25. Das kleinere Gebinde gemäß Fig. 5 besteht aus drei in dieser Weise ausgebildeten Lagen 24 übereinander. Das größere Gebinde gemäß Fig. 6 besteht aus vier übereinander angeordneten Lagen. Die Anzahl der zylindrischen Gegenstände innerhalb einer Reihe 22, 23 kann ebenfalls unterschiedlich sein - je nach Größe des Gebindes.The cylindrical objects, namely paper rolls 21, are also formed in rows 22 and 23. Within a row 22, 23, the paper rolls 21 are axially parallel to one another. From row 22 to row 23, the cylindrical objects are therefore arranged coaxially. The package here consists of two adjacent rows 22, 23. These each form a layer 24 or 25. The smaller container according to FIG. 5 consists of three layers 24 formed in this way one above the other. 6 consists of four layers arranged one above the other. The number of cylindrical objects within a row 22, 23 can also be different - depending on the size of the container.

Bei diesen Beispielen von Gebindeverpackungen ist eine weitere Besonderheit verwirklicht. Mehrere, nämlich im vorliegenden Falle je zwei zylindrische Gegenstände (Papierrollen 21) sind zu einer Packungseinheit 26 zusammengefaßt (Fig. 4). Die beiden Papierrollen 21 sind achsparallel nebeneinander angeordnet und von einer äußeren Umhüllung 27, zum Beispiel einer Kunststoffolie, umgeben. Diese ist so ausgebildet, daß die beiden Papierrollen 21 vollständig umhüllt sind. Im Bereich von Stirnseiten ist die Umhüllung 27 kuvertartig gefaltet unter Bildung von einander teilweise überdeckenden trapezförmigen Faltlappen 28, 29.Another special feature is realized in these examples of packaging. Several, namely in the present case two cylindrical objects (paper rolls 21) are combined to form a packing unit 26 (FIG. 4). The two paper rolls 21 are arranged axially parallel next to one another and surrounded by an outer covering 27, for example a plastic film. This is designed so that the two paper rolls 21 are completely enveloped. In the region of the end faces, the wrapping 27 is folded in an envelope-like manner, forming trapezoidal folding tabs 28, 29 that partially overlap one another.

Die Gebindeverpackungen gemäß Fig. 5 und Fig. 6 bestehen aus, derartigen Packungseinheiten 26, wobei'innerhalb einer Lage 24, 25 die Papierrollen 21 einer Packungseinheit 26 nebeneinander liegen. Es entstehen dadurch im Querschnitt annähernd ovale Gegenstände, die reihen- und lagenweise gruppiert sind.5 and 6 consist of pack units 26 of this type, the paper rolls 21 of a pack unit 26 lying next to one another within a layer 24, 25. This creates approximately oval objects in cross-section, which are grouped in rows and layers.

Die innenliegende Banderole 17 ist so positioniert, daß sie an den zylindrischen Mantelflächen der Gegenstände (Papierrollen 21) bzw. der Packungseinheiten 26 anliegt. Die Banderole 17 ist bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 5 so bemessen, daß sie etwa die halbe Länge der benachbarten Gegenstände bzw. Papierrollen 21 erfaßt. Die quergerichtete ebenfalls mittig angeordnete Banderole 18 ist so dimensioniert, daß sie im vorliegenden Falle die jeweils innenliegenden Papierrollen 21 der nebeneinanderliegenden Packungseinheiten 26 erfaßt (Fig. 7). Die Banderole 18 liegt unter Spannung an und ist deshalb im Bereich von Oberseite und Unterseite der Gebindeverpackung wellenförmig angeschmiegt (Fig. 7).The inner band 17 is positioned so that it bears against the cylindrical outer surfaces of the objects (paper rolls 21) or the pack units 26. The band 17 in the embodiment according to FIG. 5 is dimensioned such that it covers approximately half the length of the adjacent objects or paper rolls 21. The transverse banderole 18, which is also arranged in the center, is dimensioned such that, in the present case, it grasps the paper rolls 21 of the pack units 26 lying next to one another (FIG. 7). The banderole 18 is under tension and is therefore nestled in a wave shape in the area of the top and bottom of the packaging (FIG. 7).

Die Banderolen 17..20 werden aus einem endlichen Zuschnitt vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff gebildet, der wiederum von einer Materialbahn 30 abgetrennt wird. Die Banderolen 17..20 werden unter Spannung um die Gruppe der Gegenstände herumgelegt. Überstehende Endlappen werden unter Bildung einer Flossennaht 31, 32 miteinander verbunden, insbesondere durch thermisches Siegeln. Die Flossennaht 31, 32 wird gegen die Banderole 15, 17..20 umgelegt und zweckmäßigerweise durch leichte Heftung in dieser Stellung mit der Banderole verbunden.The bands 17..20 are formed from a finite blank, preferably made of plastic, which in turn is separated from a material web 30. The bands 17..20 are placed around the group of objects under tension. Protruding end flaps are connected to one another to form a fin seam 31, 32, in particular by thermal sealing. The fin seam 31, 32 is folded against the banderole 15, 17..20 and is expediently connected to the banderole in this position by light stitching.

Zum Anbringen der Banderolen 17, 18 oder 19, 20 ist eine Maschine geeignet, wie sie in wichtigen Einzelheiten in Fig. 10 ff. gezeigt ist. Das Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt das Anbringen von (schmalen) Banderolen 17 und 18.A machine is suitable for attaching the bands 17, 18 or 19, 20, as is shown in important details in FIGS. 10 ff. The exemplary embodiment shows the attachment of (narrow) banderoles 17 and 18.

Gegenstandsgruppen 33, insbesondere Gruppen von zylindrischen Gegenständen, wie Papierrollen 21, werden auf einer Packungsbahn 34 durch die Maschine hindurchgefördert. Die Gegenstandsgruppen 33 sind dabei so formiert, daß die Achsen der zylindrischen Gegenstände (Papierrollen 21) im Bereich eines Zuförderstrangs 35 in Förderrichtung weisen. Die Packungsbahn 34 bzw. deren Zuförderstrang 35 besteht aus einem Endlosförderer, zum Beispiel einem Gurt oder einem Kettenförderer. Die Gegenstandsgruppen 33 werden mit Abstand voneinander transportiert. Die Gegenstandsgruppen 33 werden durch feststehende Seitenführungen 36 der Packungsbahn 34 zusammengehalten.Object groups 33, in particular groups of cylindrical objects, such as paper rolls 21, are conveyed through the machine on a packing track 34. The groups of objects 33 are formed in such a way that the axes of the cylindrical objects (paper rolls 21) point in the region of a feed line 35 in the conveying direction. The packing web 34 or its feed conveyor line 35 consists of an endless conveyor, for example a belt or a chain conveyor. The object groups 33 are transported at a distance from one another. The groups of items 33 are held together by fixed side guides 36 of the packaging web 34.

Am Ende des Zuförderstrangs 35 läuft die Gegenstandsgruppe 33 gegen einen Anschlag, der zugleich Seitenführung 37 für einen Querförderstrang 38 des Packungsförderers ist. Im Bereich desselben wird die Gegenstandsgruppe 33 in Richtung quer zum Zuförderstrang 35 transportiert. Hierfür ist ein Schieber 39 vorgesehen, der die Gegenstandsgruppe 33 bis zum Ende des Querförderstrangs 38 bewegt, nämlich bis zur Anlage an einer als Anschlag wirkenden weiteren Seitenführung 40 eines Abförderstrangs 41 der Packungsbahn 34. Der Abförderstrang 41 läuft wiederum quer zum Querförderstrang 38 und damit parallel zum Zuförderstrang 35, bei dem vorliegenden Beispiel in derselben Förderrichtung.At the end of the feed conveyor line 35, the group of objects 33 runs against a stop which is also a side guide 37 for a transverse conveyor line 38 of the package conveyor. In the area of the same, the object group 33 is transported in the direction transverse to the feed line 35. For this purpose, a slide 39 is provided, which moves the object group 33 to the end of the transverse conveyor line 38, namely until it abuts against a further side guide 40, acting as a stop, of a discharge line 41 of the packing line 34. The discharge line 41 in turn runs transversely to the transverse conveyor line 38 and thus parallel to the Feed conveyor line 35, in the present example in the same conveying direction.

Jeweils beim Richtungswechsel der Gegenstandsgruppe 33 wird eine Banderole 17, 18 angebracht. Beim Abschieben der Gegenstandsgruppe 33 von dem Zuförderstrang 35 in Richtung quer zu diesem wird die innenliegende Banderole 17 angebracht. Zu diesem Zweck ist im Bereich des Querförderstrangs ein Banderolenaggregat 42 angebracht. Im Bereich des Banderolenaggregats 42 wird ein Zuschnitt für die Banderole 17 in aufrechter Ebene quer zur Förderrichtung der Gegenstandsgruppe 33 bereitgehalten. Durch die Förderbewegung der Gegenstandsgruppe 33 wird die Banderole 17 U-förmig an die Gegenstandsgruppe 33 angelegt.A band 17, 18 is attached each time the direction of the object group 33 changes. When pushing the group of objects 33 from the feed line 35 in the direction transverse to this, the inner band 17 is attached. For this purpose, a banding unit 42 is attached in the area of the transverse conveyor line. In the area of the banderole assembly 42, a blank for the banderole 17 is kept available in an upright plane transverse to the conveying direction of the group of articles 33. Due to the conveying movement of the object group 33, the banderole 17 is applied to the object group 33 in a U-shape.

Die Materialbahn 30 wird von einer Bobine 43 abgezogen. Über Umlenkwalzen und Ausgleichspendel gelangt die Materialbahn 30 in den Bereich des Banderolenaggregats 42. Dieses weist zum Transport der Materialbahn 30 bzw. des Zuschnitts der Banderole 17 Saugbänder 44 auf, die die Materialbahn 30 bzw. Banderole im Bereich einer horizontalen Förderstrecke oberhalb der Packungsbahn 34 erfassen und nach Umlenken in Abwärtsrichtung zur Packungsbahn 34 fördern. Den Saugbändern 44 ist ein Schneidaggregat vorgeordnet mit einer in üblicher Weise ausgebildeten Messerwalze 45. Im Bereich derselben werden die Banderolen 17 von der Materialbahn 30 abgetrennt. Der Messerwalze 45 vorgeordnet sind Vorzugwalzen 46.The material web 30 is drawn off from a bobbin 43. The material web 30 reaches the area of the banding unit 42 via deflecting rollers and compensating pendulum. This has suction belts 44 for transporting the material web 30 or the cutting of the banding 17, which absorb the material web 30 or banding in the area of a horizontal conveying path above the packaging line 34 and convey after the deflection in the downward direction to the packing web 34. The suction belts 44 are preceded by a cutting unit with a knife roller 45 designed in the usual way. In the area of the latter, the bands 17 are separated from the material web 30. Preference rollers 46 are arranged in front of the cutter roller 45.

Im Bereich des Banderolenaggregats 42 wird die Banderole 17 in einer vertikalen Ebene bereitgehalten. Wenn die Gegenstandsgruppen 33 durch den Schieber 39 in Richtung des Pfeils 47 verschoben werden, legt sich die Banderole 17 U-förmig um die Gegenstandsgruppe 33 herum. Die Papierrollen 21 sind mit ihren Längsachsen quer zur Förderrichtung weisend. Die (innere) Banderole 17 legt sich dadurch an die Mantelflächen der Papierrollen 21 bzw. der Packungseinheiten 26 an. Dieser U-förmige Faltvorgang wird durch eine Oberführung 48 und eine Unterführung 49 in der Bewegungsbahn der Gegenstandsgruppe 33 begünstigt. Oberführung 48 und Unterführung 49 wirken wie ein Faltmundstück. Die Oberführung 48 ist dabei trichterförmig angeordnet.In the area of the banding unit 42, the banding 17 is kept ready in a vertical plane. When the groups of objects 33 are moved in the direction of arrow 47 by the slider 39, the band 17 wraps around the group of objects 33 in a U-shape. The paper rolls 21 are oriented with their longitudinal axes transverse to the conveying direction. As a result, the (inner) sleeve 17 bears against the outer surfaces of the paper rolls 21 or the pack units 26. This U-shaped folding process is favored by an upper guide 48 and an underpass 49 in the movement path of the group of objects 33. Top guide 48 and underpass 49 act like a folding mouthpiece. The upper guide 48 is arranged in a funnel shape.

Im Bereich des Banderolenaggregats wird die Gegenstandsgruppe 33 vor der Umhüllung durch die Banderole 17 durch bewegbare Organe gehalten. An der Oberseite ist zu diesem Zweck eine auf- und abbewegbare Platte 50 vorgesehen. Diese bewirkt ein Ausrichten der Gegenstände, nämlich Papierrollen 21 bzw. Packungseinheiten 26 an der Oberseite. Die Platte 50 wird leicht angehoben, wenn die Gegenstandsgruppe durch den Schieber 39 abgeschoben wird. Auf der in Bewegungsrichtung vornliegenden Seite ist eine Anschlagplatte 51 angeordnet. Diese bewirkt, daß die aufrechte Formation aus den Gegenständen aufrechterhalten wird. Die zylindrischen Gegenstände sind demnach im Bereich der zylindrischen Flächen allseitig gestützt, so daß die gezeigte Formation erhalten bleibt. Die Anschlagplatte 51 ist quer zur Bewegungsrichtung der Gegenstandsgruppe verschiebbar, wird demnach aus der Bewegungsbahn der Gegenstandsgruppe 33 herausgezogen, wenn diese durch den Schieber 39 durch das Banderolenaggregat 42 hindurchgeschoben wird.In the area of the banding unit, the group of objects 33 is held by movable members before being wrapped by the banding 17. For this purpose, a plate 50 which can be moved up and down is provided on the upper side. This causes the objects, namely paper rolls 21 or packing units 26, to be aligned on the upper side. The plate 50 is raised slightly when the group of articles is pushed off by the slide 39. A stop plate 51 is arranged on the front side in the direction of movement. This causes the upright formation to be maintained from the objects. The cylindrical objects are therefore supported on all sides in the area of the cylindrical surfaces, so that the formation shown is retained. The stop plate 51 is displaceable transversely to the direction of movement of the group of objects, and is therefore pulled out of the movement path of the group of objects 33 when it is pushed through the slide 39 through the banding unit 42.

Die Gegenstandsgruppe 33 gelangt mit der Banderole 17 in den Anfangsbereich des Abförderstrangs 41. Auch hier ist oberhalb der Gegenstandsgruppe eine Stützplatte 52 angeordnet. An einer in Bewegungsrichtung der Gegenstandsgruppe 33 rückwärtigen Seite befinden sich Endlappen 53, 54 der Banderole 17. Diese Endlappen 53, 54 werden an die Rückseite der Gegenstandsgruppe angelegt, und zwar durch Falt- und Siegelorgane 55, 56. Diese werden aus einer oberen und unteren Stellung abwärts- bzw. aufwärtsbewegt unter Mitnahme der Endlappen 53, 54 und Anlage an der Gegenstandsgruppe 33. Die balken- bzw. leistenartig ausgebildeten Falt- und Siegelorgane sind bei thermoplastischen Kunststoffolien beheizt und siegeln die Enden der Banderole 17 unter Bildung der Flossennaht 31 zusammen (Fig. 14). Danach wird das untere Falt- und Siegelorgan 56 aufwärtsbewegt, so daß es die gebildete Flossennaht 31 an die Wandung der Banderole 17 anlegt, nämlich an den oberen Endlappen 53.The article group 33 arrives with the banderole 17 in the initial region of the discharge line 41. Here too, a support plate 52 is arranged above the article group. End flaps 53, 54 of the band 17 are located on a rear side in the direction of movement of the article group 33. These end flaps 53, 54 are applied to the rear of the group of articles, namely by folding and sealing members 55, 56. These are made up of an upper and a lower one Position moved downwards or upwards with entrainment of the end flaps 53, 54 and bearing against the object group 33. The bar and strip-like folding and sealing members are heated in thermoplastic plastic films and seal the ends of the band 17 together to form the fin seam 31 ( Fig. 14). Thereafter, the lower folding and sealing member 56 is moved upward, so that it places the fin seam 31 formed on the wall of the band 17, namely on the upper end tab 53.

Durch einen am Anfang des Abförderstrangs 41 angeordneten weiteren Schieber 57 wird nun die mit der Banderole 17 versehene Gegenstandsgruppe 33 einem zweiten Banderolenaggregat 58 im Bereich des Abförderstrangs 41 zugeführt. Hier wird die äußere. bzw. zweite Banderole 18 bereitgehalten und in gleicher Weise um die Gegenstandsgruppe 33 herumgelegt wie die Banderole 17.By means of a further slide 57 arranged at the beginning of the discharge line 41, the group of objects 33 provided with the band 17 is now fed to a second band unit 58 in the region of the discharge line 41. Here is the outer. or second banderole 18 are ready and placed in the same way around the item group 33 as the banderole 17.

Die Gebindeverpackung ist nach Verlassen des Banderolenaggregats 58 fertiggestellt.The packaging is finished after leaving the banderole unit 58.

Das Banderolenaggregat 58 wird über eine Bobine 59 mit Material versorgt. Von dieser wird eine Materialbahn 60 für die Banderole 18 abgezogen, analog zur Banderole 17.The banding unit 58 is supplied with material via a bobbin 59. A material web 60 for the band 18 is drawn off from this, analogously to the band 17.

Die Banderolenaggregate 42, 58 sind in besonderer Weise ausgebildet. Wie insbesondere aus Fig. 14 und Fig. 16 ersichtlich, wird die Materialbahn 30, 60 von oben her durch die Saugbänder 44 der Packungsbahn 34 zugeführt. Bei den Saugbändern 44 handelt es sich um zwei parallele, im Abstand voneinander angeordnete Einzelbänder, die gemeinsam die Materialbahn 30, 60 bzw. den Zuschnitt für die Banderole 17, 18 transportieren. Die Saugbänder 44 enden mit einem aufrechten Bandschenkel 61 oberhalb der Bewegungsbahn der Gegenstandsgruppen 33, nämlich oberhalb der Platte 50 bzw. der Oberführung 48 im Bereich des Banderolenaggregats 42 bzw. 58.The banding units 42, 58 are designed in a special way. As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 14 and 16, the material web 30, 60 is fed from above through the suction belts 44 to the packaging web 34. The suction belts 44 are two parallel individual belts arranged at a distance from one another, which together transport the material web 30, 60 or the blank for the sleeve 17, 18. The suction belts 44 end with an upright belt leg 61 above the movement path of the object groups 33, namely above the plate 50 or the top guide 48 in the area of the banding unit 42 or 58.

Im Bereich der Bewegungsbahn der Gegenstandsgruppen 33 wird der Transport der Materialbahn 30, 60 bzw. der Banderole 17, 18 durch einen Vertikalförderer 62 übernommen, der hier ebenfalls aus zwei parallelen Sauggurten 63, 64 besteht. Diese sind als Einheit auf- und abbewegbar. Jeder Sauggurt ist über obere Umlenkrollen 65 geführt, die jeweils an einem aufrechten Tragarm 66 angebracht sind. Diese wiederum sind mit einem unteren gemeinsamen Traggestell 67 für beide Sauggurte 63, 64 verbunden. An dem Traggestell 67 sind auch untere Umlenkrollen für die Sauggurte 63, 64 gelagert, nämlich Antriebsrollen 68. Diese sitzen auf einer gemeinsamen Antriebswelle 69, die über einen Riemen 70 angetrieben werden.In the area of the movement path of the object groups 33, the transport of the material web 30, 60 or the banderole 17, 18 is carried out by a vertical conveyor 62, which here also consists of two parallel suction belts 63, 64. These can be moved up and down as a unit. Each suction belt is guided over upper deflection rollers 65, which are each attached to an upright support arm 66. These in turn are connected to a lower common support frame 67 for both suction belts 63, 64. Lower guide rollers for the suction belts 63, 64 are also mounted on the support frame 67, namely drive rollers 68. These sit on a common drive shaft 69, which are driven by a belt 70.

Die Sauggurte 63, 64 des Vertikalförderers 62 sind hinsichtlich des Transports der Materialbahn 30, 60 bzw. der Banderolen 17, 18 eine Fortsetzung der Saugbänder 44. Der Vertikalförderer 62 ist dabei als Einheit auf- und abbewegbar, im vorliegenden Falle durch einen schwenkbaren Hebel 71. Das Traggestell 67 ist zur Durchführung exakter Vertikalbewegungen auf zwei aufrechten Führungsstangen 72, 73 gleitend gelagert.The suction belts 63, 64 of the vertical conveyor 62 are a continuation of the suction belts 44 with regard to the transport of the material web 30, 60 or the banderoles 17, 18. The vertical conveyor 62 can be moved up and down as a unit, in the present case by a pivotable lever 71 The support frame 67 is slidably mounted on two upright guide rods 72, 73 for carrying out exact vertical movements.

In der oberen Stellung (strichpunktiert in Fig. 16) treten die Umlenkrollen 65 des Vertikalförderers 62 in den Bereich zwischen den mit größerem Abstand voneinander angeordneten Saugbändern 44 des vertikalen Bandschenkels 61 ein. Es ist dadurch eine Überlappung der Förderorgane gegeben. Der Vertikalförderer 62 übernimmt das Vorderende der Materialbahn 30, 60 bzw. der Banderole 17, 18 und transportiert diese in vertikaler Ebene nach unten. Gleichzeitig mit der Transportbewegung durch die Sauggurte 63, 64 wird der Vertikalförderer 62 insgesamt abwärtsbewegt in eine Position unterhalb der Bewegungsbahn der Gegenstandsgruppen 33, nämlich in eine Stellung, wie sie in ausgezogenen Linien in Fig. 16 gezeigt ist. Dadurch wird der Zuschnitt für die Banderole 17, 18 in vertikaler Ebene freigehalten. Die Gegenstandsgruppe 33 kann nun durch den von der Banderole 17, 18 gebildeten "Vorhang" hindurchgeschoben werden unter Bildung der U-förmigen Faltung. Die Abwärtsbewegung des Vertikalförderers 62 ist vor allem deshalb erforderlich, weil die Sauggurte 63, 64 einen geringeren Abstand voneinander haben als die Breite der Gegenstandsgruppe 33.In the upper position (dot-dash line in FIG. 16), the deflection rollers 65 of the vertical conveyor 62 enter the area between the suction belts 44 of the vertical belt leg 61, which are spaced apart from one another. This results in an overlap of the funding bodies. The vertical conveyor 62 takes over the front end of the material web 30, 60 or the band 17, 18 and transports it downwards in the vertical plane. Simultaneously with the transport movement through the suction belts 63, 64, the vertical conveyor 62 is moved downwards as a whole into a position below the movement path of the object groups 33, namely into a position as shown in solid lines in FIG. 16. This keeps the blank for the band 17, 18 free in the vertical plane. The group of objects 33 can now be pushed through the "curtain" formed by the band 17, 18 to form the U-shaped fold. The downward movement of the vertical conveyor 62 is primarily necessary because the suction belts 63, 64 are at a smaller distance from one another than the width of the group of articles 33.

Nach dem Durchschub der Gegenstandsgruppe 33 unter Mitnahme der Banderole 17, 18 kehrt der Vertikalförderer 62 in die obere Ausgangsstellung (Fig. 16) zurück, um den Anfang der Materialbahn 30, 60 bzw. der Banderole 17, 18 aufzunehmen.After pushing through the group of articles 33, taking the banderole 17, 18 with them, the vertical conveyor 62 returns to the upper starting position (FIG. 16) in order to pick up the beginning of the material web 30, 60 or the banderole 17, 18.

Zu dem Banderolenaggregat 42, 58 gehören auch die bereits erwähnten Falt- und Siegelorgane 55, 56. Diese führen auf der Rückseite der Gegenstandsgruppe 33 in der beschriebenen Weise die Faltung und Siegelung und damit die Vollendung der Banderole durch.The banderole unit 42, 58 also includes the folding and sealing members 55, 56 already mentioned. These carry out the folding and sealing and thus the completion of the banderole on the back of the group of objects 33 in the manner described.

Eine Weiterbildung der Gebindeverpackungen gemäß Fig. 5 und Fig. 6 besteht darin, die einander kreuzenden Banderolen 17, 18 einerseits und 19, 20 andererseits im. Kreuzungsbereich miteinander zu verbinden. Im vorliegenden Falle sind bei den beiden Ausführungsbeispielen mehrere parallele Siegelnähte 74 und 75 im Bereich von einander überdeckenden Flächen der Banderolen vorgesehen, so daß die Banderole 17 mit der Banderole 18 und die Banderole 19 mit der Banderole 20 verbunden ist. Bei zylindrischen Gegenständen bzw. Packungseinheiten 26 aus solchen Gegenständen befinden sich die Siegelnähte 74 bzw. 75 zweckmäßigerweise im Bereich von Vertiefungen zwischen benachbarten zylindrischen Gegenständen. Die genannten Siegelnähte 74, 75 können nach Fertigstellung der Gebindeverpackung durch Siegelorgane von außen mit geringem Druck erzeugt werden zur Verbindung der beiden Lagen der Banderolen 17..20.A further development of the packagings according to FIGS. 5 and 6 consists in the mutually intersecting bands 17, 18 on the one hand and 19, 20 on the other. To connect the intersection area. In the present case, a plurality of parallel sealing seams 74 and 75 are provided in the region of mutually overlapping surfaces of the banderoles in the two exemplary embodiments, so that the banderole 17 is connected to the banderole 18 and the banderole 19 is connected to the banderole 20. In the case of cylindrical objects or pack units 26 made of such objects, the sealing seams 74 and 75 are expediently located in the area of depressions between adjacent cylindrical objects. Said sealing seams 74, 75 can be produced by sealing elements from outside with low pressure after completion of the packaging to connect the two layers of the bands 17..20.

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  1. Multipack comprising a plurality of articles or individual packs (10, 11), pack units (26) or the like which are located one beside the other at least within a layer and are arranged one above the other in a plurality of layers, the articles or individual packs (10, 11), pack units (26) or the like being combined by at least one encircling, strip-like band (15), which encloses the layers on the outside, to form a unit - a group (33) - characterized by the following features:
    a) the group (33) is enclosed by a further, second band, which crosses over the first band (15) on an underside and a top side of the multipack,
    b) the group (33) comprises pack units (26) positioned in rows and layers (24, 25), each pack unit (26) comprising a plurality of, preferably two, articles which are enclosed by a common wrapper (27),
    c) the articles in the pack units (26) are positioned one beside the other within a row (22, 23) or layer (24, 25).
  2. Multipack according to Claim 1, characterized in that articles or individual packs (11) positioned at least in the interior of a layer, namely at least those which are not in contact with the outer band (15), are connected to adjacent articles or individual packs (10, 11) by glue, in particular by spots of glue (16), in the region of abutting pack surfaces.
  3. Multipack according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the two bands (15; 18, 20) cross over one another at right angles.
  4. Multipack according to Claim 1 or 3, characterized in that the bands (15; 17, 18; 19, 20) are finite portions of material webs (30, 60) which enclose the group (33) of articles under tensioning and of which the ends are connected to one another by a seam preferably produced by sealing, in particular by a fin seam (31, 32).
  5. Multipack according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the width of the bands (17, 18; 19, 20) is smaller than the respectively associated dimension of the group (33) of articles, in particular is half this dimension of the group (33) of articles, the bands (17, 18; 19, 20) each being arranged centrally in relation to the boundaries of the group (33) of articles.
  6. Multipack according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that, in the case of groups (33) of cylindrical articles, in particular paper rolls (21), the latter are arranged in rows (22, 23) and layers (24, 25), the inner band (17, 19) enclosing the group (33) of articles with direct abutment against the cylindrical surfaces of the articles or paper rolls (21), and the outer band (18, 20) being arranged transversely thereto, that is to say having sub-regions running in the axial direction.
  7. Multipack according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the band (17, 18), on the one hand, and the crossover band (19, 20), on the other hand, are connected to one another in the crossover region.
  8. Method of producing multipacks in the case of which a group (33) of cylindrical articles, which are located one beside the other at least within a layer and are arranged one above the other in a plurality of layers, is enclosed by an outer wrapper, characterized by the following features:
    a) the group (33) of articles is conveyed through a first band subassembly (42), in which a first band (17, 19) is held ready in an upright plane,
    b) as the group (33) of articles is conveyed through the band subassembly (42), the band (17, 19) is positioned in a U-shaped manner around the group (33) of articles,
    c) ends of the band (17, 19) are then connected to one another on the rear side of the group (33) of articles, as seen in the conveying direction,
    d) the group (33) of articles is then transported further in the transverse direction through a second band subassembly (58), in which a second band (18, 20) is held ready in a vertical plane,
    e) by virtue of relative movement of the group (33) of articles, the second band (18, 20) is positioned in a U-shaped manner, transversely to the first band (17, 19), around the group (33) of articles,
    f) end regions of the bands (18, 20) which project on the rear side are connected to one another.
  9. Apparatus for producing multipacks in the case of which a group (33) of a plurality of articles is enclosed by a first band (17, 19) and then by a second band (18, 20) which crosses over the latter, characterized in that the group (33) of articles can be transported on a pack path (34) which comprises a feed section (35), a transverse conveying section (38), which is directed transversely to the feed section, and a removal section (41), which is directed transversely to the transverse conveying section (38) and runs parallel to the feed section (35) and in particular in the same conveying direction, there being arranged in the region of the transverse conveying section (38) and in the region of the removal section (41) in each case one band subassembly (42, 58), by means of which the respective bands (17, 19 and 18, 20) can be folded in transversely directed relative positions around the group (33) of articles.
  10. Apparatus according to Claim 9, characterized in that in each case one band (17, 19 or 18, 20) is retained in a vertical plane in the region of the respective band subassembly (42, 58), it being possible for the band (17, 19; 18, 20) to be severed from a material web (30, 60) fed above the pack path (34), and the band being retained by vertical conveyors such that the group (33) of articles can be conveyed freely through the plane of the bands (17, 19; 18, 20).
  11. Apparatus according to Claim 10, characterized in that the material web (30, 60) or the band (17..20) can be transported in the region of the band subassembly (42, 58) by a vertical conveyor (62) which, for precise positioning of the band (17..20) in the movement path of the group (33) of articles, can be moved into a position outside this movement path, in particular can be lowered into a position beneath the pack path (34).
  12. Apparatus according to Claim 11, characterized in that the vertical conveyor (62) comprises two spaced-apart, parallel suction belts (63, 64) by means of which the material web (30, 60) or the bands (17..20) can be grasped and transported in the downward direction, it being possible, at the same time, for the suction belts (63, 64) to be lowered during the downwardly directed conveying movement.
  13. Apparatus according to Claim 10 or one of the further claims, characterized in that, at least in the region of the first band subassembly (42), those articles of the group (33) which are not connected to one another are stabilized in a formation of the group (33) of articles by moveable retaining members, in particular by an upright plate (50) which is positioned upstream of the group (33) of articles, as seen in the movement direction, is arranged directly upstream of the plane of the bands (17..20) and can be drawn out of the movement path of the group (33) of articles when the latter can be conveyed through the band subassembly (42, 58) in order to pick up a band (17..20).
  14. Apparatus according to Claim 10 or one of the further claims, characterized in that positioned in the region of the band subassemblies (42, 58), following the vertical conveyor (62), are top and bottom guides for the group (33) of articles, for the purpose of folding the band (17..20) in a U-shaped manner, in particular a plate-like top guide (48) and bottom guide (49) .
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