EP0920919B1 - Hinged-lid carton for cigarettes, as well as method and procedure for applying adhesive to packaging material - Google Patents

Hinged-lid carton for cigarettes, as well as method and procedure for applying adhesive to packaging material Download PDF

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EP0920919B1
EP0920919B1 EP98122745A EP98122745A EP0920919B1 EP 0920919 B1 EP0920919 B1 EP 0920919B1 EP 98122745 A EP98122745 A EP 98122745A EP 98122745 A EP98122745 A EP 98122745A EP 0920919 B1 EP0920919 B1 EP 0920919B1
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Heinz Focke
Martin Stiller
Hermann Blome
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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
    • B65B19/12—Inserting the cigarettes, or wrapped groups thereof, into preformed containers
    • B65B19/20—Inserting the cigarettes, or wrapped groups thereof, into preformed containers into boxes with hinged lids
    • 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
    • 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
    • B65B19/26—Machines specially adapted for packaging cigars
    • 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
    • B65B51/00—Devices for, or methods of, sealing or securing package folds or closures; Devices for gathering or twisting wrappers, or necks of bags
    • B65B51/02—Applying adhesives or sealing liquids
    • B65B51/023—Applying adhesives or sealing liquids using applicator nozzles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • B65D85/08—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
    • B65D85/10—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
    • B65D85/1036—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank
    • B65D85/1045—Containers formed by erecting a rigid or semi-rigid blank having a cap-like lid hinged to an edge
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31—MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B—MAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
    • B31B50/00—Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
    • B31B50/60—Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping
    • B31B50/62—Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping by adhesives
    • B31B50/624—Applying glue on blanks
    • 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
    • B65B2230/00—Aspects of the final package
    • B65B2230/04—Cigarette packages having a hinged lid

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  • the invention relates to a method for producing hinged boxes for cigarettes, Consists of box part and lid, the side tabs connected by glue or lid side tabs to form side walls of the box part and of the lid, the glue being applied in strips to the side tabs and then connect them together.
  • the invention further relates to a device to carry out the method, namely for the manufacture of hinged boxes for cigarettes.
  • the gluing of packaging material, in particular blanks for manufacturing of folding boxes for cigarettes or folding flaps of these folding boxes for Connection with other folding tabs is a particular problem in packaging technology because of the high working speeds of the packaging machines.
  • the unfolded blank with glue areas to provide. These are cut into one during the transport of the blanks Direction applied transversely to the longitudinal extent of the blank from above.
  • the glue organs are arranged above and at a distance from the blanks Glue nozzles that transfer the glue to the blanks. Applying glue with Aid from spaced glue nozzles is problematic because glue particles appear disordered.
  • it is necessary that the glue nozzles above the Cuts are arranged and transfer the glue in the downward direction (EP 0 804 971).
  • the invention is based on the object, the production of hinged boxes in the field to improve the glue application, especially a trouble-free, efficient To ensure glue transfer on the side flaps of the hinged box.
  • the glue transfer through direct contact of the blanks or folding flaps with the Mouths of the glue nozzles ensure an error-free, precise glue transfer exact glue patterns. These can be in particular on two parallel, thin ones or narrow strips of glue. It is through the method according to the invention still possible, glue from below on (outer) side flaps and lid side flaps to apply, while the largely finished folded hinged box along a Packing line is promoted.
  • a hinged box 10 typically consists of a box part 12 and a lid 13. The latter is articulated, namely via a hinge line 14, connected to the box part 1 12.
  • the box part 12 consists of front wall 15, rear wall 16 and Bottom wall 17.
  • Side walls are double-layered, exist namely from inner side tabs 18 and outer side tabs 19.
  • the side tabs 18 and 19 are each for formation of the narrow, upright side walls and are through Bonded together.
  • the cover 13 is designed accordingly with a cover front wall 20, lid rear wall 21 and end wall 22. On the free The lid front wall 20 side is against the inside of the Cover front wall 20 to be folded inner tab 23 attached.
  • Lid side walls also consist of inner lid side tabs 24 and outer lid side tabs 25. Also the Lid side tabs 24 and 25 overlap and are together glued to form lid side walls.
  • folding boxes 10 in one Folding turret 26 manufactured This is exemplary according to U.S. 4,084,393.
  • the folding turret 26 is designed for a two-track mode of operation designed with pockets arranged in pairs 27 and 28 for receiving a blank 11 or a folding box 10.
  • the blanks 11 are (in pairs) along a blank path 29 fed to the folding turret 26 in the radial direction.
  • the predominantly finished folding boxes 10 are in a also radially directed, transverse to the cutting path 29 Packing web 30 introduced. Be in the same area during the transport of the folding boxes 10 last, final Manufacturing measures carried out.
  • the blank 11 is used to connect folding tabs and for fixing add glue to packing parts.
  • glue points applied in the range of Lid front wall 20 and inner tabs 23 glue points 31 for connection of the inner tab 23 with the lid front wall 20.
  • Others Glue points 32 are located in the area of the rear wall 16. In In this area the contents of the pack are fixed, namely one Inner wrapping for a cigarette group. Further glue points 33 serve in the area of the front wall 15, adjacent to the bottom wall 17 also for fixing the contents of the pack, i.e. the inner wrapping.
  • Glue points 34 adjacent to an upper closing edge of the Pack, serve to fix one from a separate blank formed collar as part of the hinged box.
  • glue points 35 in the area of inner side tabs 18 of the box part.
  • the glue points 31, 32, 33 and 34 are each arranged in two rows of dots, each row of dots for the different functional areas from two glue points each consists.
  • a problematic gluing of the blank 11 takes place after Eject the largely completed hinged box 10 the folding turret 26, namely in the area of the packing web 30, instead of.
  • the folding box 10 has been completed in this area so far that (only) the outer side tabs 19 and lid side tabs 25 are unfolded, namely in extend on a horizontal plane.
  • the folding boxes will be thereby in the area of the packing web 30 at a distance from one another transported that the side tabs 19 and lid side tabs 25 in an upper packing level wing-like on both sides are directed.
  • the front wall 15 and lid front wall 20 are therefore directed upwards.
  • the inside of the Side tabs 19 and lid side tabs 25 thus point downward.
  • the side tabs 19 and Lid side tab 25 passed through a glue unit 36 and glued in the area of the same.
  • glue unit 36 In the area of the packing web 30, the side tabs 19 and Lid side tab 25 passed through a glue unit 36 and glued in the area of the same.
  • glue 37, 38 or 39, 40 It will be special Glue pictures applied to the folding flaps, namely in the longitudinal direction running, parallel, thin strips of glue 37, 38 or 39, 40.
  • the strips of glue 37..40 are narrow, continuous, uninterrupted glue areas with a width of, for example about 1 mm to 2 mm.
  • Design and mode of operation of the glue unit 36 are one Feature.
  • the blanks 11 or hinged boxes 10 are moved over glue dispensers and temporarily in contact with them held so that by the movement of the hinged boxes 10 or 11 blanks from below onto the folding flaps is transmitted.
  • the length of the glue patterns or glue strips 37..40 results from the duration of the pressing phase of the blank 11 on the glue dispenser or due to the duration of the glue supply to this taking into account the conveying speed of the blanks.
  • the glue dispensers are glue nozzles 41, 42. These are Glue supply openings with the mouth pointing upwards.
  • the Blanks 11 or folding flaps of the folding boxes 10 on the Glue nozzles 41, 42 or at their mouths Through contact with the glue nozzles 41, 42 and the relative movement of the blanks 11 a strip-shaped glue pattern is transferred.
  • the width the glue strip 37..40 results from the diameter the glue nozzles 41, 42 or the mouths.
  • the length of the glue strips 37..40 can depend on the duration of the creation of the blanks 11 can be determined on the glue nozzles 41, 42 or - as in the present Trap - by the duration of the glue supply to the glue nozzles 41, 42.
  • the glue supply to the glue nozzles 41, 42 through an appropriately controllable shut-off device is interrupted.
  • Each gluing unit 43, 44 provides two side by side Glue nozzles 41, 42 for applying the two Glue strips 37, 38 and 39, 40.
  • the glue is from a central Glue supply (not shown) via glue lines 45, 46 den fed to both glue nozzles 41, 42 of each gluing unit 43, 44.
  • glue line 45, 46 there is a shut-off device or a valve 47 is arranged, which in time with the packaging machine is controlled.
  • the glue feed to each glue nozzle 41, 42 can therefore be controlled individually, using the valve 47 assigned to each glue nozzle 41. and the closed position of the valve 47 is the length of the Glue strips 37..40 determined, so that, as shown in Fig. 1, Glue strips 37..40 of different lengths through the glue nozzles 41, 42 can be transmitted.
  • the blanks 11 or folding flaps on the Glue nozzles 41, 42 (elastic) pressed.
  • pressure elements are assigned to the glue nozzles 41, 42.
  • the present exemplary embodiment is elastically deformable, strip-shaped pressure plates 48, 49. These extend in the area of the side tabs 19, 25 above the movement path of the same and in the conveying direction.
  • the pressure plates 48, 49 are designed or arranged such that that they are inclined downwards in the conveying direction. It arises this means that the inlet angle decreases in the conveying direction for the blanks 11.
  • the glue nozzles 41, 42 are in the region of the guide rails 50 arranged, adjacent to the end of the same.
  • the pressure plates 48, 49 are dimensioned so that they are in the conveying direction extend beyond the glue nozzles 41, 42, ie the Blanks 11 also in the area of the glue nozzles 41, 42 on the upper side capture and press. So that the pressure plates 48, 49 with missing blanks 11 or folding boxes 10 not immediately abut the glue nozzles 41, 42 are at the ends the pressure plates 48, 49 - in the area of the glue nozzles 41, 42 - U-shaped Recesses 51 attached so that the glue nozzles 41, 42nd exposed.
  • the pressure plates 48, 49 are on one above the movement path the hinged boxes 10 arranged bracket 52 attached. In the present case, this is designed such that the pressure plates 48, 49 from the pressure position according to FIG. 4 and Fig. 6 movable to a retracted upper position are.
  • the pressure plates 48, 49 with a rotatable, transverse shaft 53 connected by a (Hand) lever 54 is rotatable, which causes a pivoting movement of the Pressure plates 48, 49 is carried out.
  • each pair of glue nozzles 41, 42 assigned a closure piece 55.
  • This is plate-shaped trained and in the area of the system on the respective glue nozzles 41, 42 with an elastic sealing piece 56 for example made of rubber.
  • the locking pieces 55 are to this Purpose on a common, transverse actuation shaft 57 attached to the movement of the closure pieces 55 via a (Hand) lever 58 is rotatable.
  • test unit 59 supervised.
  • This consists of two test organs 60, 61, which too are positioned on both sides of the packing web 30.
  • each Test organ 60, 61 is fork-shaped with two transverse to Direction of movement of the hinged boxes 10 aligned legs 62, 63.
  • the legs 62, 63 are spaced one above the other arranged so that the areas of the blanks 11 to be checked, in the present case the side tabs 19, 25, between the two Legs 62, 63 are moved through.
  • the test organs 60, 61 are located between the two legs 62, 63 the checking of the blanks 11 with regard to the presence and / or the correct formation of the glue strips 37..40 instead.
  • the legs 62, 63 are in for this purpose Area of the side tabs 19, 25 interacting sensors are arranged, on the glue strips 37..40 (or on other glue pictures) react. These are preferably sensors which is a capacitive electric field in the area between generate the legs 62, 63. Irregularities in the area the strips of glue 37..40 cause a change in the capacitive Field, especially because of the glue strips 37..40 existing moisture. The change in Field is converted into a signal.
  • the length of the glue patterns or the dimension in the direction of movement of the packaging material is after opening the glue nozzles 41, 42 determined or from the opening time of the Valve 47 in the glue supply.
  • the glue supply continues influenced during the operation of the machine, namely after Determination of the working speed or performance. Doing so that in the system of the glue unit 36 or the gluing units 43, 44 prevailing pressure of the glue changed. At higher Speed of the packaging material or the cuts a correspondingly higher pressure of the glue is required than at a lower conveying speed. For example is at a low speed or machine power of 40 packs per minute the pressure exerted on the glue 1 bar. At a maximum or standard performance of the machine from e.g. The system pressure is 400 packs per minute 6.5 bar increased. For this purpose there is one in the glue supply Pump (not shown) arranged the required Generates pressure.
  • Another special feature is when the packaging machine starts up or when operating the same with a reduced number of cycles practiced.
  • the operation of the glue unit 36 is based on the Operating state of the packaging machine set. Until Reaching a certain minimum speed or machine performance glue is the application organ or the glue nozzles 41, 42 supplied pulsating, that is, with an interruption.
  • the packaging machine can be aimed at three speeds be, for example, a minimum speed with a cycle of 40 packs per minute.
  • glue in portions with a Clock number of, for example, 70 Hz supplied.
  • With a medium one Speed of 200 packs per minute can cause glue to pulsate with a pulse rate of 350 Hz, for example, the glue nozzles 41, 42 are supplied.
  • With a higher machine output glue is continuously fed under pressure.
  • the quantity delivery on glue can additionally or alternatively by adjustment of the pressure acting on the glue, for example in the range of 1 bar to 3 bar pressure.
  • the device or the method for applying strip-shaped Glueing can also be done with unfolded blanks or be used with continuous material webs.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Herstellen von Klappschachteln für Zigaretten, bestehend aus Schachtelteil und Deckel, die durch Leim miteinander verbundene Seitenlappen bzw. Deckel-Seitenlappen zur Bildung von Seitenwänden des Schachtelteils und des Deckels aufweisen, wobei der Leim streifenförmig auf die Seitenlappen aufgebracht und diese dann miteinander verbunden werden. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens, nämlich zum Herstellen von Klappschachteln für Zigaretten.The invention relates to a method for producing hinged boxes for cigarettes, Consists of box part and lid, the side tabs connected by glue or lid side tabs to form side walls of the box part and of the lid, the glue being applied in strips to the side tabs and then connect them together. The invention further relates to a device to carry out the method, namely for the manufacture of hinged boxes for cigarettes.

Die Beleimung von Verpackungsmaterial, insbesondere von Zuschnitten für die Fertigung von Klappschachteln für Zigaretten bzw. von Faltlappen dieser Klappschachteln zur Verbindung mit anderen Faltlappen ist ein besonderes Problem in der Verpackungstechnik wegen der hohen Arbeitsgeschwindigkeiten der Verpackungsmaschinen. Es ist bekannt, bei der Herstellung von Klappschachteln den ungefalteten Zuschnitt mit Leimbereichen zu versehen. Diese werden während des Transports der Zuschnitte in einer Richtung quer zu deren Längserstreckung von oben her auf den Zuschnitt aufgebracht. Die Leimorgane weisen oberhalb der Zuschnitte und mit Abstand von diesen angeordnete Leimdüsen auf, die den Leim auf die Zuschnitte übertragen. Das Aufbringen von Leim mit Hilfe von im Abstand angeordneten Leimdüsen ist problematisch, weil Leimpartikel ungeordnet auftreten. Des Weiteren ist es erforderlich, dass die Leimdüsen oberhalb der Zuschnitte angeordnet sind und den Leim in Abwärtsrichtung übertragen (EP 0 804 971).The gluing of packaging material, in particular blanks for manufacturing of folding boxes for cigarettes or folding flaps of these folding boxes for Connection with other folding tabs is a particular problem in packaging technology because of the high working speeds of the packaging machines. It is known, in the manufacture of folding boxes, the unfolded blank with glue areas to provide. These are cut into one during the transport of the blanks Direction applied transversely to the longitudinal extent of the blank from above. The glue organs are arranged above and at a distance from the blanks Glue nozzles that transfer the glue to the blanks. Applying glue with Aid from spaced glue nozzles is problematic because glue particles appear disordered. Furthermore, it is necessary that the glue nozzles above the Cuts are arranged and transfer the glue in the downward direction (EP 0 804 971).

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, die Herstellung von Klappschachteln im Bereich des Leimauftrags zu verbessern, insbesondere eine störungsfreie, leistungsfähige Leimübertragung auf Seitenlappen der Klappschachtel zu gewährleisten. The invention is based on the object, the production of hinged boxes in the field to improve the glue application, especially a trouble-free, efficient To ensure glue transfer on the side flaps of the hinged box.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren durch folgende Merkmale gekennzeichnet:

  • a) jeweils auf die äußeren Seitenlappen sowie Deckel-Seitenlappen werden jeweils mehrere parallele, in Längsrichtung verlaufende, durchgehende, schmale Leimstreifen aufgebracht,
  • b) die Leimstreifen werden während des Transports der Klappschachtel relativ zu Leimdüsen von diesen auf die Seitenlappen bzw. Deckel-Seitenlappen übertragen,
  • c) die Seitenlappen bzw. Deckel-Seitenlappen liegen mindestens während der Übertragung des Leims an den Leimdüsen an, derart, dass der Leim durch Kontakt der Seitenlappen bzw. Deckel-Seitenlappen mit Düsenmündungen der Leimdüsen übertragen wird,
  • d) die Seitenlappen bzw. die Deckel-Seitenlappen liegen im Bereich der Leimdüsen oberhalb der Leimdüsen, derart, dass die Seitenlappen sowie Deckel-Seitenlappen mit ihrer nach unten gerichteten Innenseite an den Leimdüsen anliegen.
    • To achieve this object, the method according to the invention is characterized by the following features:
  • a) in each case a plurality of parallel, longitudinal, continuous, narrow strips of glue are applied to the outer side flaps and lid side flaps,
  • b) the glue strips are transferred from the hinged box to the side flaps or lid-side flaps during transport of the hinged box,
  • c) the side tabs or lid-side tabs lie against the glue nozzles at least during the transfer of the glue, such that the glue is transferred by contact of the side tabs or lid-side tabs with nozzle openings of the glue nozzles,
  • d) the side tabs or the lid-side tabs lie in the area of the glue nozzles above the glue nozzles, such that the side tabs and lid side tabs lie with their downward-facing inner side against the glue nozzles.

    • Die Leimübertragung durch unmittelbaren Kontakt der Zuschnitte bzw. Faltlappen mit den Mündungen der Leimdüsen gewährleistet eine fehlerfreie, präzise Leimübergabe mit exakten Leimbildern. Diese können insbesondere auf jeweils zwei parallelen, dünnen bzw. schmalen Leimstreifen bestehen. Durch das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren ist es weiterhin möglich, Leim von unten her auf (äußere) Seitenlappen und Deckel-Seitenlappen aufzubringen, während die weitgehend fertiggefaltete Klappschachtel entlang einer Packungsbahn gefördert wird.The glue transfer through direct contact of the blanks or folding flaps with the Mouths of the glue nozzles ensure an error-free, precise glue transfer exact glue patterns. These can be in particular on two parallel, thin ones or narrow strips of glue. It is through the method according to the invention still possible, glue from below on (outer) side flaps and lid side flaps to apply, while the largely finished folded hinged box along a Packing line is promoted.

    Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist durch folgende Merkmale gekennzeichnet:

  • a) teilweise fertig gestellte Klappschachteln sind längs einer Packungsbahn durch das Leimaggregat hindurchförderbar,
  • b) das Leimaggregat weist Leimspender auf, nämlich mehrere nebeneinander liegende Leimdüsen mit nach oben gerichteter Mündung,
  • c) Faltlappen, nämlich in horizontaler Ebene gerichtete äußere Seitenlappen sowie Deckel-Seitenlappen der Klappschachtel liegen während des Transports der Klappschachtel im Bereich des Leimaggregats an den Mündungen der Leimdüsen an.
    • The device according to the invention is characterized by the following features:
  • a) partially completed hinged boxes can be conveyed through the glue unit along a packaging line,
  • b) the glue unit has glue dispensers, namely a number of glue nozzles lying next to one another with the mouth pointing upwards,
  • c) Folding tabs, namely outer side tabs directed in a horizontal plane and lid-side tabs of the hinged box lie against the mouths of the glue nozzles in the area of the glue unit during the transport of the hinged box.

    • Gemäß einer Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung werden die seitwärts bzw. horizontal gerichteten Faltlappen der Packung durch elastische Andrückorgane von oben her an die Mündungen der Leimdüsen angedrückt. Diese werden entsprechend dem herzustellenden Leimbild mit Leim versorgt.According to a development of the device according to the invention, the are sideways or horizontally oriented folding tabs of the pack by means of elastic pressing members pressed up against the mouths of the glue nozzles. These will be accordingly supplied with glue to the glue pattern to be produced.

    Weitere Einzelheiten des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens sowie der Vorrichtung zur Durchführung desselben werden nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

    Fig. 1
    einen ausgebreiteten Zuschnitt für eine Klappschachtel,
    Fig. 2
    einen Teil einer Verpackungsmaschine für die Fertigung von Klappschachteln im vereinfachten Grundriß,
    Fig. 3
    einen Bereich einer Packungsbahn mit Leimaggregat im Grundriß, bei vergrößertem Maßstab,
    Fig. 4
    die Einzelheit gemäß Fig. 3 in Seitenansicht bzw. im Längsschnitt,
    Fig. 5
    ein Leimaggregat in Draufsicht bei nochmals vergrößertem Maßstab,
    Fig. 6
    eine Seitenansicht zu Fig. 5,
    Fig. 7
    einen Querschnitt durch das Leimaggregat gemäß Fig. 5 und Fig. 6,
    Fig. 8
    einen Querschnitt im Bereich eines Prüfaggregats.
    Further details of the method according to the invention and the device for carrying it out are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. It shows:
    Fig. 1
    a spread blank for a hinged box,
    Fig. 2
    a part of a packaging machine for the production of hinged boxes in a simplified floor plan,
    Fig. 3
    an area of a packing line with glue aggregate in plan, on an enlarged scale,
    Fig. 4
    3 in side view or in longitudinal section,
    Fig. 5
    a glue unit in plan view on a further enlarged scale,
    Fig. 6
    5 shows a side view of FIG. 5,
    Fig. 7
    5 shows a cross section through the glue unit according to FIGS. 5 and 6,
    Fig. 8
    a cross section in the area of a test unit.

    Die in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Einzelheiten beziehen sich auf die Herstellung bzw. Beleimung von Klappschachteln 10 und deren Zuschnitten 11.The details shown in the drawings relate on the manufacture or gluing of hinged boxes 10 and their blanks 11.

    Eine Klappschachtel 10 besteht typischerweise aus einem Schachtelteil 12 und einem Deckel 13. Letzterer ist gelenkig, nämlich über eine Gelenklinie 14, mit dem Schachtelteil 1 12 verbunden.A hinged box 10 typically consists of a box part 12 and a lid 13. The latter is articulated, namely via a hinge line 14, connected to the box part 1 12.

    Der Schachtelteil 12 besteht aus Vorderwand 15, Rückwand 16 und Bodenwand 17. Seitenwände sind doppellagig ausgebildet, bestehen nämlich aus inneren Seitenlappen 18 und äußeren Seitenlappen 19. Die Seitenlappen 18 und 19 liegen jeweils zur Bildung der schmalen, aufrechten Seitenwände aneinander und sind durch Klebung miteinander verbunden.The box part 12 consists of front wall 15, rear wall 16 and Bottom wall 17. Side walls are double-layered, exist namely from inner side tabs 18 and outer side tabs 19. The side tabs 18 and 19 are each for formation of the narrow, upright side walls and are through Bonded together.

    Der Deckel 13 ist entsprechend ausgebildet mit Deckel-Vorderwand 20, Deckel-Rückwand 21 und Stirnwand 22. An der freien Seite der Deckel-Vorderwand 20 ist ein gegen die Innenseite der Deckel-Vorderwand 20 umzufaltender Innenlappen 23 angebracht.The cover 13 is designed accordingly with a cover front wall 20, lid rear wall 21 and end wall 22. On the free The lid front wall 20 side is against the inside of the Cover front wall 20 to be folded inner tab 23 attached.

    Deckel-Seitenwände bestehen ebenfalls aus inneren Deckel-Seitenlappen 24 und äußeren Deckel-Seitenlappen 25. Auch die Deckel-Seitenlappen 24 und 25 überdecken einander und sind miteinander verklebt zur Bildung von Deckel-Seitenwänden.Lid side walls also consist of inner lid side tabs 24 and outer lid side tabs 25. Also the Lid side tabs 24 and 25 overlap and are together glued to form lid side walls.

    Aus Zuschnitten gemäß Fig. 1 werden Klappschachteln 10 in einem Faltrevolver 26 gefertigt. Dieser ist beispielshaft gemäß US 4 084 393 ausgebildet. In Abweichung von dieser bekannten Ausführung ist der Faltrevolver 26 für eine zweibahnige Betriebsweise ausgebildet mit jeweils paarweise angeordneten Taschen 27 und 28 zur Aufnahme jeweils eines Zuschnitts 11 bzw. einer Klappschachtel 10.From blanks according to FIG. 1 folding boxes 10 in one Folding turret 26 manufactured. This is exemplary according to U.S. 4,084,393. In deviation from this known The folding turret 26 is designed for a two-track mode of operation designed with pockets arranged in pairs 27 and 28 for receiving a blank 11 or a folding box 10.

    Die Zuschnitte 11 werden (paarweise) entlang einer Zuschnittbahn 29 in Radialrichtung dem Faltrevolver 26 zugeführt. Die überwiegend fertiggestellten Klappschachteln 10 werden in eine ebenfalls radial gerichtete, quer zur Zuschnittbahn 29 verlaufende Packungsbahn 30 eingeführt. Im Bereich derselben werden während des Transports der Klappschachteln 10 letzte, abschließende Fertigungsmaßnahmen durchgeführt.The blanks 11 are (in pairs) along a blank path 29 fed to the folding turret 26 in the radial direction. The predominantly finished folding boxes 10 are in a also radially directed, transverse to the cutting path 29 Packing web 30 introduced. Be in the same area during the transport of the folding boxes 10 last, final Manufacturing measures carried out.

    Der Zuschnitt 11 wird zur Verbindung von Faltlappen und zum Fixieren von Packungsteilen mit Leim versehen. Im Bereich der Zuschnittbahn 29 werden auf die Innenseiten des ungefalteten Zuschnitts 11 Leimpunkte aufgetragen, und zwar im Bereich von Deckel-Vorderwand 20 und Innenlappen 23 Leimpunkte 31 zur Verbindung des Innenlappens 23 mit der Deckel-Vorderwand 20. Weitere Leimpunkte 32 befinden sich im Bereich der Rückwand 16. In diesem Bereich wird der Packungsinhalt fixiert, nämlich eine Innenumhüllung für eine Zigarettengruppe. Weitere Leimpunkte 33 im Bereich der Vorderwand 15, benachbart zur Bodenwand 17, dienen ebenfalls zur Fixierung des Packungsinhalts, also der Innenumhüllung. Ebenfalls im Bereich der Vorderwand 15 angeordnete Leimpunkte 34, benachbart zu einer oberen Schließkante der Packung, dienen zum Fixieren eines aus einem gesonderten Zuschnitt gebildeten Kragens als Teil der Klappschachtel. Zum Befestigen des Kragens, nämlich von Kragen-Seitenlappen, dienen auch Leimpunkte 35 im Bereich von innenliegenden Seitenlappen 18 des Schachtelteils. Die Leimpunkte 31, 32, 33 und 34 sind jeweils in zwei Punktreihen angeordnet, wobei jede Punktreihe für die unterschiedlichen Funktionsbereiche aus je zwei Leimpunkten besteht.The blank 11 is used to connect folding tabs and for fixing add glue to packing parts. In the area of the cutting path 29 will be on the inside of the unfolded blank 11 glue points applied, in the range of Lid front wall 20 and inner tabs 23 glue points 31 for connection of the inner tab 23 with the lid front wall 20. Others Glue points 32 are located in the area of the rear wall 16. In In this area the contents of the pack are fixed, namely one Inner wrapping for a cigarette group. Further glue points 33 serve in the area of the front wall 15, adjacent to the bottom wall 17 also for fixing the contents of the pack, i.e. the inner wrapping. Also arranged in the area of the front wall 15 Glue points 34, adjacent to an upper closing edge of the Pack, serve to fix one from a separate blank formed collar as part of the hinged box. To attach of the collar, namely collar side tabs also glue points 35 in the area of inner side tabs 18 of the box part. The glue points 31, 32, 33 and 34 are each arranged in two rows of dots, each row of dots for the different functional areas from two glue points each consists.

    Eine problematische Beleimung des Zuschnitts 11 findet nach dem Ausschub der weitgehend fertiggestellten Klappschachtel 10 aus dem Faltrevolver 26, nämlich im Bereich der Packungsbahn 30, statt. Die Klappschachtel 10 ist in diesem Bereich soweit fertiggestellt, daß (lediglich) die außenliegenden Seitenlappen 19 und Deckel-Seitenlappen 25 ungefaltet sind, nämlich sich in einer horizontalen Ebene erstrecken. Die Klappschachteln werden dabei im Bereich der Packungsbahn 30 so mit Abstand voneinander transportiert, daß die Seitenlappen 19 und Deckel-Seitenlappen 25 in einer oberen Packungsebene flügelartig nach beiden Seiten gerichtet sind. Die Vorderwand 15 und Deckel-Vorderwand 20 sind demnach aufwärts gerichtet. Die zu beleimenden Innenseiten der Seitenlappen 19 und Deckel-Seitenlappen 25 weisen also nach unten. A problematic gluing of the blank 11 takes place after Eject the largely completed hinged box 10 the folding turret 26, namely in the area of the packing web 30, instead of. The folding box 10 has been completed in this area so far that (only) the outer side tabs 19 and lid side tabs 25 are unfolded, namely in extend on a horizontal plane. The folding boxes will be thereby in the area of the packing web 30 at a distance from one another transported that the side tabs 19 and lid side tabs 25 in an upper packing level wing-like on both sides are directed. The front wall 15 and lid front wall 20 are therefore directed upwards. The inside of the Side tabs 19 and lid side tabs 25 thus point downward.

    Im Bereich der Packungsbahn 30 werden die Seitenlappen 19 und Deckel-Seitenlappen 25 durch ein Leimaggregat 36 hindurchgeführt und im Bereich desselben beleimt. Dabei werden besondere Leimbilder auf die Faltlappen aufgetragen, nämlich in Längsrichtung verlaufende, parallele, dünne Leimstreifen 37, 38 bzw. 39, 40. Die Leimstreifen 37..40 sind schmale, durchgehende, also ununterbrochene Leimbereiche mit einer Breite von beispielsweise etwa 1 mm bis 2 mm.In the area of the packing web 30, the side tabs 19 and Lid side tab 25 passed through a glue unit 36 and glued in the area of the same. It will be special Glue pictures applied to the folding flaps, namely in the longitudinal direction running, parallel, thin strips of glue 37, 38 or 39, 40. The strips of glue 37..40 are narrow, continuous, uninterrupted glue areas with a width of, for example about 1 mm to 2 mm.

    Nach dem Auftragen der Leimstreifen 37..40 werden die Seitenlappen 19 bzw. Deckel-Seitenlappen 25 umgefaltet bis zur Anlage an und Verbindung mit den zugeordneten inneren Seitenlappen 18 und Deckel-Seitenlappen 24. Die Klappschachtel 10 ist damit fertiggestellt.After applying the glue strips 37..40 the side tabs 19 or lid side tabs 25 folded up to the system on and connection with the associated inner side tabs 18th and lid side tabs 24. The hinged box 10 is so completed.

    Ausgestaltung und Arbeitsweise des Leimaggregats 36 sind eine Besonderheit. Die Zuschnitte 11 bzw. Klappschachteln 10 werden über Leimspender hinwegbewegt und mit diesen zeitweilig in Kontakt gehalten, derart, daß durch die Bewegung der Klappschachteln 10 bzw. Zuschnitte 11 Leim von unten auf die Faltlappen übertragen wird. Die Länge der Leimbilder bzw. Leimstreifen 37..40 ergibt sich aus der Dauer der Andrückphase des Zuschnitts 11 am Leimspender bzw. aufgrund der Dauer von Leimzufuhr zu diesem unter Berücksichtigung der Fördergeschwindigkeit der Zuschnitte.Design and mode of operation of the glue unit 36 are one Feature. The blanks 11 or hinged boxes 10 are moved over glue dispensers and temporarily in contact with them held so that by the movement of the hinged boxes 10 or 11 blanks from below onto the folding flaps is transmitted. The length of the glue patterns or glue strips 37..40 results from the duration of the pressing phase of the blank 11 on the glue dispenser or due to the duration of the glue supply to this taking into account the conveying speed of the blanks.

    Die Leimspender sind Leimdüsen 41, 42. Es handelt sich dabei um Leimzuführungsöffnungen mit nach oben gerichteter Mündung.The glue dispensers are glue nozzles 41, 42. These are Glue supply openings with the mouth pointing upwards.

    Zur Übertragung von Leim durch die Leimdüsen 41, 42 liegen die Zuschnitte 11 bzw. Faltlappen der Klappschachteln 10 an den Leimdüsen 41, 42 bzw. an deren Mündungen an. Durch den Kontakt mit den Leimdüsen 41, 42 und die Relativbewegung der Zuschnitte 11 wird ein streifenförmiges Leimbild übertragen. Die Breite der Leimstreifen 37..40 ergibt sich aufgrund des Durchmessers der Leimdüsen 41, 42 bzw. der Mündungen. Die Länge der Leimstreifen 37..40 kann durch die Dauer der Anlage der Zuschnitte 11 an den Leimdüsen 41, 42 bestimmt werden oder - wie im vorliegenden Falle - durch die Dauer der Leimzufuhr zu den Leimdüsen 41, 42. Zur Beendigung der Leimübertragung auf den Zuschnitt 11 wird die Leimzufuhr zu den Leimdüsen 41, 42 durch ein entsprechend steuerbares Absperrorgan unterbrochen.To transfer glue through the glue nozzles 41, 42 are the Blanks 11 or folding flaps of the folding boxes 10 on the Glue nozzles 41, 42 or at their mouths. Through contact with the glue nozzles 41, 42 and the relative movement of the blanks 11 a strip-shaped glue pattern is transferred. The width the glue strip 37..40 results from the diameter the glue nozzles 41, 42 or the mouths. The length of the glue strips 37..40 can depend on the duration of the creation of the blanks 11 can be determined on the glue nozzles 41, 42 or - as in the present Trap - by the duration of the glue supply to the glue nozzles 41, 42. To end the transfer of glue to the blank 11 is the glue supply to the glue nozzles 41, 42 through an appropriately controllable shut-off device is interrupted.

    Für jede Seite der Klappschachtel 10 bzw. auf beiden Seiten der Packungsbahn 30 ist eine eigenständige Beleimungseinheit 43, 44 angeordnet. Jede Beleimungseinheit 43, 44 besorgt zwei nebeneinanderliegende Leimdüsen 41, 42 zum Aufbringen der beiden Leimstreifen 37, 38 bzw. 39, 40. Der Leim wird von einem zentralen Leimvorrat (nicht gezeigt) über Leimleitungen 45, 46 den beiden Leimdüsen 41, 42 jeder Beleimungseinheit 43, 44 zugeführt. In jeder Leimleitung 45, 46 ist ein Absperrorgan bzw. ein Ventil 47 angeordnet, welches im Takt der Verpackungsmaschine gesteuert wird. Die Leimzufuhr zu jeder Leimdüse 41, 42 kann demnach individuell gesteuert werden, und zwar über das jeder Leimdüse 41, 42 zugeordnete Ventil 47. Durch die Öffnungs- und Schließstellung des Ventils 47 wird die Länge der Leimstreifen 37..40 bestimmt, so daß, wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt, Leimstreifen 37..40 unterschiedlicher Länge durch die Leimdüsen 41, 42 übertragen werden können.For each side of the hinged box 10 or on both sides of the Packing web 30 is an independent gluing unit 43, 44 arranged. Each gluing unit 43, 44 provides two side by side Glue nozzles 41, 42 for applying the two Glue strips 37, 38 and 39, 40. The glue is from a central Glue supply (not shown) via glue lines 45, 46 den fed to both glue nozzles 41, 42 of each gluing unit 43, 44. In each glue line 45, 46 there is a shut-off device or a valve 47 is arranged, which in time with the packaging machine is controlled. The glue feed to each glue nozzle 41, 42 can therefore be controlled individually, using the valve 47 assigned to each glue nozzle 41. and the closed position of the valve 47 is the length of the Glue strips 37..40 determined, so that, as shown in Fig. 1, Glue strips 37..40 of different lengths through the glue nozzles 41, 42 can be transmitted.

    Zur optimalen Leimübertragung auf die Zuschnitte 11 bzw. Klappschachteln 10 werden die Zuschnitte 11 bzw. Faltlappen an die Leimdüsen 41, 42 (elastisch) angedrückt. Im Bereich des Leimaggregats 36 sind Andrückorgane den Leimdüsen 41, 42 zugeordnet. Bei dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel handelt es sich um elastisch verformbare, streifenförmig ausgebildete Andrückbleche 48, 49. Diese erstrecken sich im Bereich der Seitenlappen 19, 25 oberhalb der Bewegungsbahn derselben und in Förderrichtung. Die Andrückbleche 48, 49 sind so ausgebildet bzw. angeordnet, daß sie in Förderrichtung abwärts geneigt sind. Es entsteht dadurch ein in Förderrichtung abnehmender Einlaufwinkel für die Zuschnitte 11. Im Bereich der Leimdüsen 41, 42 und davor liegen die Andrückbleche 48, 49 an seitlichen Führungen an, nämlich an Führungsschienen 50 zu beiden Seiten der Bewegungsbahn der Klappschachteln 10. Die Führungsschienen 50 verlaufen im Bereich der Seitenlappen 19, 25. Diese liegen auf der Oberseite der Führungsschienen 50 auf und gelangen dabei während der Förderbewegung zeitweilig in eine Position zwischen Führungsschiene 50 und Andrückblech 48, 49. For optimal glue transfer to the blanks 11 or hinged boxes 10, the blanks 11 or folding flaps on the Glue nozzles 41, 42 (elastic) pressed. In the area of the glue unit 36 pressure elements are assigned to the glue nozzles 41, 42. The present exemplary embodiment is elastically deformable, strip-shaped pressure plates 48, 49. These extend in the area of the side tabs 19, 25 above the movement path of the same and in the conveying direction. The pressure plates 48, 49 are designed or arranged such that that they are inclined downwards in the conveying direction. It arises this means that the inlet angle decreases in the conveying direction for the blanks 11. In the area of the glue nozzles 41, 42 and before the pressure plates 48, 49 rest on side guides, namely on guide rails 50 on both sides of the movement path the folding boxes 10. The guide rails 50 run in the area of the side tabs 19, 25. These are on the top the guide rails 50 on and get while the conveyor movement temporarily into a position between the guide rail 50 and pressure plate 48, 49.

    Die Leimdüsen 41, 42 sind im Bereich der Führungsschienen 50 angeordnet, und zwar benachbart zum Ende derselben. Die Andrückbleche 48, 49 sind so bemessen, daß sie sich in Förderrichtung über die Leimdüsen 41, 42 hinaus erstrecken, also die Zuschnitte 11 auch im Bereich der Leimdüsen 41, 42 an der Oberseite erfassen und andrücken. Damit die Andrückbleche 48, 49 bei fehlenden Zuschnitten 11 bzw. Klappschachteln 10 nicht unmittelbar an den Leimdüsen 41, 42 anliegen, sind an den Enden der Andrückbleche 48, 49 - im Bereich der Leimdüsen 41, 42 - U-förmige Ausnehmungen 51 angebracht, so daß die Leimdüsen 41, 42 freiliegen.The glue nozzles 41, 42 are in the region of the guide rails 50 arranged, adjacent to the end of the same. The pressure plates 48, 49 are dimensioned so that they are in the conveying direction extend beyond the glue nozzles 41, 42, ie the Blanks 11 also in the area of the glue nozzles 41, 42 on the upper side capture and press. So that the pressure plates 48, 49 with missing blanks 11 or folding boxes 10 not immediately abut the glue nozzles 41, 42 are at the ends the pressure plates 48, 49 - in the area of the glue nozzles 41, 42 - U-shaped Recesses 51 attached so that the glue nozzles 41, 42nd exposed.

    Die Andrückbleche 48, 49 sind an einer oberhalb der Bewegungsbahn der Klappschachteln 10 angeordneten Halterung 52 befestigt. Diese ist im vorliegenden Falle so ausgebildet, daß die Andrückbleche 48, 49 aus der Andrückstellung gemäß Fig. 4 und Fig. 6 in eine zurückgezogene, obere Position bewegbar sind. Zu diesem Zweck sind die Andrückbleche 48, 49 mit einer drehbaren, quergerichteten Welle 53 verbunden, die durch einen (Hand-)Hebel 54 drehbar ist, wodurch eine Schwenkbewegung der Andrückbleche 48, 49 vollzogen wird.The pressure plates 48, 49 are on one above the movement path the hinged boxes 10 arranged bracket 52 attached. In the present case, this is designed such that the pressure plates 48, 49 from the pressure position according to FIG. 4 and Fig. 6 movable to a retracted upper position are. For this purpose, the pressure plates 48, 49 with a rotatable, transverse shaft 53 connected by a (Hand) lever 54 is rotatable, which causes a pivoting movement of the Pressure plates 48, 49 is carried out.

    In der zurückgezogenen bzw. zurückgeschwenkten Position der Andrückbleche 48, 49 werden zweckmäßigerweise die Leimdüsen 41, 42 durch ein außen anliegendes Verschlußorgan verschlossen, so daß Leim im Bereich der Leimdüsen 41, 42 nicht aushärten kann. Bei dem vorliegenden Beispiel ist jedem Paar von Leimdüsen 41, 42 ein Verschlußstück 55 zugeordnet. Dieses ist plattenförmig ausgebildet und im Bereich der Anlage an den jeweiligen Leimdüsen 41, 42 mit einem elastischen Dichtungsstück 56 zum Beispiel aus Gummi versehen. Bei längerer Betriebsunterbrechung werden die Andrückbleche 48, 49 abgehoben und das Verschlußstück 55 in Schließstellung bewegt. Die Verschlußstücke 55 sind zu diesem Zweck an einer gemeinsamen, quergerichteten Betätigungswelle 57 angebracht, die zur Bewegung der Verschlußstücke 55 über einen (Hand-)Hebel 58 drehbar ist.In the retracted or swiveled position of the pressure plates 48, 49 the glue nozzles 41, 42 closed by an external closure member, so that glue in the area of the glue nozzles 41, 42 cannot harden. In the present example, each pair of glue nozzles 41, 42 assigned a closure piece 55. This is plate-shaped trained and in the area of the system on the respective glue nozzles 41, 42 with an elastic sealing piece 56 for example made of rubber. In the event of a long shutdown the pressure plates 48, 49 lifted and the closure piece 55 in Closed position moves. The locking pieces 55 are to this Purpose on a common, transverse actuation shaft 57 attached to the movement of the closure pieces 55 via a (Hand) lever 58 is rotatable.

    Die ordnungsgemäße Anbringung und Ausgestaltung der Leimbilder, insbesondere der Leimstreifen 37..40 wird im Anschluß an die Leimstation bzw. das Leimaggregat 36 durch eine Prüfeinheit 59 überwacht. Diese besteht aus zwei Prüforganen 60, 61, die zu beiden Seiten der Packungsbahn 30 positioniert sind. Jedes Prüforgan 60, 61 ist gabelförmig ausgebildet mit zwei quer zur Bewegungsrichtung der Klappschachteln 10 ausgerichteten Schenkeln 62, 63. Die Schenkel 62, 63 sind mit Abstand übereinander so angeordnet, daß die zu prüfenden Bereiche der Zuschnitte 11, im vorliegenden Fall die Seitenlappen 19, 25, zwischen den beiden Schenkeln 62, 63 hindurchbewegt werden.The correct application and design of the glue patterns, in particular the strip of glue 37..40 is connected to the Glue station or the glue unit 36 by a test unit 59 supervised. This consists of two test organs 60, 61, which too are positioned on both sides of the packing web 30. each Test organ 60, 61 is fork-shaped with two transverse to Direction of movement of the hinged boxes 10 aligned legs 62, 63. The legs 62, 63 are spaced one above the other arranged so that the areas of the blanks 11 to be checked, in the present case the side tabs 19, 25, between the two Legs 62, 63 are moved through.

    Zwischen den beiden Schenkeln 62, 63 der Prüforgane 60, 61 findet die Überprüfung der Zuschnitte 11 hinsichtlich des Vorhandenseins und/oder der korrekten Ausbildung der Leimstreifen 37..40 statt. In den Schenkeln 62, 63 sind zu diesem Zweck im Bereich der Seitenlappen 19, 25 zusammenwirkende Sensoren angeordnet, die auf die Leimstreifen 37..40 (oder auf andere Leimbilder) reagieren. Es handelt sich dabei vorzugsweise um Sensoren, die ein kapazitives elektrisches Feld im Bereich zwischen den Schenkeln 62, 63 erzeugen. Unregelmäßigkeiten im Bereich der Leimstreifen 37..40 bewirken eine Veränderung des kapazitiven Feldes, und zwar insbesondere aufgrund der in den Leimstreifen 37..40 vorhandenen Feuchtigkeit. Die Veränderung des Feldes wird in ein Signal umgewandelt.The test organs 60, 61 are located between the two legs 62, 63 the checking of the blanks 11 with regard to the presence and / or the correct formation of the glue strips 37..40 instead. In the legs 62, 63 are in for this purpose Area of the side tabs 19, 25 interacting sensors are arranged, on the glue strips 37..40 (or on other glue pictures) react. These are preferably sensors which is a capacitive electric field in the area between generate the legs 62, 63. Irregularities in the area the strips of glue 37..40 cause a change in the capacitive Field, especially because of the glue strips 37..40 existing moisture. The change in Field is converted into a signal.

    Eine weitere Besonderheit liegt in der Steuerung des Leimaggregats 36. Die Länge der Leimbilder bzw. die Abmessung in Bewegungsrichtung des Verpackungsmaterials wird nach Öffnungsdauer der Leimdüsen 41, 42 bestimmt bzw. von der Öffnungsdauer des Ventils 47 in der Leimzufuhr. Die Leimzufuhr wird weiterhin während des Betriebs der Maschine beeinflußt, und zwar nach Maßgabe der Arbeitsgeschwindigkeit bzw. Leistung. Dabei wird der in dem System des Leimaggregats 36 bzw. der Beleimungseinheiten 43, 44 herrschende Druck des Leims verändert. Bei höherer Geschwindigkeit des Verpackungsmaterials bzw. der Zuschnitte ist ein entsprechend höherer Druck des Leims erforderlich als bei geringerer Fördergeschwindigkeit. Beispielsweise wird bei einer geringen Geschwindigkeit bzw. Maschinenleistung von 40 Packungen je Minute der auf den Leim ausgeübte Druck 1 bar. Bei einer maximalen bzw. Standardleistung der Maschine von z.B. 400 Packungen je Minute wird der Systemdruck auf 6,5 bar erhöht. Zu diesem Zweck ist in der Leimzufuhr eine Pumpe (nicht gezeigt) angeordnet, die den jeweils erforderlichen Druck erzeugt. Another special feature is the control of the glue unit 36. The length of the glue patterns or the dimension in the direction of movement of the packaging material is after opening the glue nozzles 41, 42 determined or from the opening time of the Valve 47 in the glue supply. The glue supply continues influenced during the operation of the machine, namely after Determination of the working speed or performance. Doing so that in the system of the glue unit 36 or the gluing units 43, 44 prevailing pressure of the glue changed. At higher Speed of the packaging material or the cuts a correspondingly higher pressure of the glue is required than at a lower conveying speed. For example is at a low speed or machine power of 40 packs per minute the pressure exerted on the glue 1 bar. At a maximum or standard performance of the machine from e.g. The system pressure is 400 packs per minute 6.5 bar increased. For this purpose there is one in the glue supply Pump (not shown) arranged the required Generates pressure.

    Eine weitere Besonderheit wird beim Anfahren der Verpackungsmaschine bzw. bei Betrieb derselben mit verminderter Taktzahl praktiziert. Die Arbeitsweise des Leimaggregats 36 wird auf den Betriebszustand der Verpackungsmaschine eingestellt. Bis zum Erreichen einer bestimmten Mindestgeschwindigkeit bzw. -maschinenleistung wird Leim dem Auftragsorgan bzw. den Leimdüsen 41, 42 pulsierend zugeführt, also mit Unterbrechung. Zum Beispiel kann die Verpackungsmaschine auf drei Geschwindigkeiten ausgerichtet sein, zum Beispiel eine Mindestgeschwindigkeit mit einer Taktzahl von 40 Packungen je Minute. Während dieses Betriebszustands wird beispielsweise Leim portionsweise mit einer Taktzahl von zum Beispiel 70 Hz zugeführt. Bei einer mittleren Geschwindigkeit von 200 Packungen je Minute kann Leim pulsierend mit einer Taktzahl von zum Beispiel 350 Hz den Leimdüsen 41, 42 zugeführt werden. Bei einer höheren Maschinenleistung wird Leim kontinuierlich unter Druck zugefördert. Die Mengenabgabe an Leim kann zusätzlich oder alternativ durch Einstellung des auf den Leim wirkenden Drucks beeinflußt werden, zum Beispiel im Bereich von 1 bar bis 3 bar Druck.Another special feature is when the packaging machine starts up or when operating the same with a reduced number of cycles practiced. The operation of the glue unit 36 is based on the Operating state of the packaging machine set. Until Reaching a certain minimum speed or machine performance glue is the application organ or the glue nozzles 41, 42 supplied pulsating, that is, with an interruption. For example the packaging machine can be aimed at three speeds be, for example, a minimum speed with a cycle of 40 packs per minute. During this operating state is glue in portions with a Clock number of, for example, 70 Hz supplied. With a medium one Speed of 200 packs per minute can cause glue to pulsate with a pulse rate of 350 Hz, for example, the glue nozzles 41, 42 are supplied. With a higher machine output glue is continuously fed under pressure. The quantity delivery on glue can additionally or alternatively by adjustment of the pressure acting on the glue, for example in the range of 1 bar to 3 bar pressure.

    Die Vorrichtung bzw. das Verfahren zum Aufbringen von streifenförmigen Leimbildern kann auch bei ungefalteten Zuschnitten oder bei fortlaufenden Materialbahnen eingesetzt werden. The device or the method for applying strip-shaped Glueing can also be done with unfolded blanks or be used with continuous material webs.

    Bezugszeichenliste:LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

    1010
    Klappschachtelfolding box
    1111
    Zuschnittcut
    1212
    Schachtelteilbox part
    1313
    Deckelcover
    1414
    Gelenkliniejoint line
    1515
    Vorderwandfront wall
    1616
    Rückwandrear wall
    1717
    Bodenwandbottom wall
    1818
    (innerer) Seitenlappen(inner) side lobes
    1919
    (äußerer) Seitenlappen(outer) side lobes
    2020
    Deckel-VorderwandLid front wall
    2121
    Deckel-RückwandLid rear wall
    2222
    Stirnwandbulkhead
    2323
    Innenlappeninner flap
    2424
    Deckel-SeitenlappenLid side tabs
    2525
    Deckel-SeitenlappenLid side tabs
    2626
    Faltrevolverfolding turret
    2727
    Taschebag
    2828
    Taschebag
    2929
    Zuschnittbahnblank path
    3030
    Packungsbahnpacking sheet
    3131
    Leimpunktspot of glue
    3232
    Leimpunktspot of glue
    3333
    Leimpunktspot of glue
    3434
    Leimpunktspot of glue
    3535
    Leimpunktspot of glue
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    Claims (13)

    1. Process for producing hinge-lid boxes for cigarettes, comprising a box part (12) and lid (13), which respectively have side tabs (18, 19) and lid side tabs (24, 25) which are connected to one another by gluing and are intended for forming side walls of the box part (12) and of the lid (13), the glue being applied in strip form to the side tabs (18, 19; 24, 25) and the latter then being connected to one another, characterized by the following features:
      a) in each case a plurality of parallel, longitudinally running, continuous, narrow strips of glue (37, 38) and (39, 40) are respectively applied to the outer side tabs (19) and lid side tabs (25),
      b) the strips of glue (37, 38; 39, 40) are transferred from the glue nozzles (41, 42) to the side tabs (19) and lid side tabs (25) as the hinge-lid box is transported relative to said glue nozzles,
      c) the side tabs (19) and lid side tabs (25) butt against the glue nozzles (41, 42) at least during the transfer of the glue, such that the glue is transferred by contact of the side tabs (19) and lid side tabs (25) with mouths of the glue nozzles (41, 42),
      d) the side tabs (19) and the lid side tabs (25), in the region of the glue nozzles (41, 42), are located above the glue nozzles (41, 42) such that the side tabs (19) and lid side tabs (25) have their downwardly directed inner side butting against the glue nozzles (41, 42).
    2. Process according to Claim 1, characterized in that the duration of the glue transfer to the packaging material butting against the glue nozzles (41, 42) is controlled by the feed of glue to the glue nozzles (41, 42) being interrupted, in particular with the conveying speed for the packaging material being taken into account.
    3. Process according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, in order to influence the applications of glue transferred to the packaging material by the glue nozzles (41, 42), the pressure acting on the glue can be adjusted, in particular such that a relatively low pressure is exerted on the glue in the case of the relatively low conveying speed of the packaging material and a relatively high pressure is exerted on the glue in the case of a relatively high conveying speed of said material.
    4. Process according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that, when a packaging machine or the gluing operation is started up, glue is fed to the glue-applying element or the glue nozzles (41, 42) in a pulsed, intermittent manner until a minimum speed of the packaging material is reached, this feeding operation being carried out preferably by pulsed or intermittent opening and closing of a valve (47) or of a shut-off element in a glue line (45, 46) leading to the glue nozzles (41, 42).
    5. Process according to Claim 1 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the hinge-lid boxes and/or the blanks thereof and/or the side tabs (19) and/or lid side tabs (25) butt against the glue nozzles (41, 42) under pressure, preferably under elastic pressure, at least during the transfer of glue in order to form the strips of glue (37. .40).
    6. Apparatus for carrying out the process according to one of Claims 1 to 5, namely for producing hinge-lid boxes for cigarettes, having a glue assembly (36) for applying glue in strip form to regions of the hinge-lid box, it being possible for not yet finished hinge-lid boxes (10) to be conveyed along a pack conveyor path (30) through the glue assembly (36), characterized by the following features:
      a) the glue assembly (36) has glue dispensers, namely a plurality of adjacent glue nozzles (41, 42) with an upwardly directed mouth,
      b) folding tabs, namely outer side tabs (19) directed in a horizontal plane and lid side tabs (25) of the hinge-lid box (10), butt against the mouths of the glue nozzles (41, 42) as the hinge-lid box is transported in the region of the glue assembly (36).
    7. Apparatus according to Claim 6, characterized in that the glue assembly (36), on both sides of the pack conveyor path (30), has in each case two glue nozzles (41, 42) which are spaced apart one beside the other, the underside of the side tabs (19) and lid side tabs (25) butting against the mouths of the glue nozzles (41, 42).
    8. Apparatus according to Claim 7, characterized in that each glue nozzle (41, 42) is connected to an individual glue feed, namely to a glue line (45, 46), and in that it is possible for each glue nozzle (41, 42) to be disengaged individually from the glue feed.
    9. Apparatus according to Claim 6 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the side tabs (19) and/or lid side tabs (25) can be pressed against the mouths of the glue nozzles (41, 42) by pressure-exerting elements, in particular by elongate, elastic pressure-exerting plates (48, 49), which butt with elastic pressure against that side of the blanks which is located opposite the glue nozzles (41, 42).
    10. Apparatus according to Claim 9 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the elongate pressure-exerting plates (48, 49) slope down at an acute angle in the conveying direction of the hinge-lid boxes (10), such that the side tabs (19) and/or lid side tabs (25) can be conveyed into an acute angle formed by the pressure-exerting plates (48, 49).
    11. Apparatus according to Claim 9, characterized in that the pressure-exerting elements, namely pressure-exerting plates (48, 49), can be moved out of the pressure-exerting position into a drawn-back, raised position, preferably by a shaft (53), to which the pressure-exerting plates (48, 49) are connected, being rotated.
    12. Apparatus according to Claim 6 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the glue nozzles (41, 42) can be closed from the outside by closure elements, in particular by closure members (55) with a sealing member (56).
    13. Apparatus according to Claim 6 or one of the further claims, characterized in that the glue assembly (36) is adjoined in the conveying direction of the hinge-lid boxes (10) by a testing unit (59) for checking the applications of glue, in particular having U-shaped testing elements (60, 61), between the legs (62, 63) of which the packaging material runs through, a for example inductive field which can be influenced by the applications of glue being formed between the legs (62, 63).
    EP98122745A 1997-12-08 1998-11-30 Hinged-lid carton for cigarettes, as well as method and procedure for applying adhesive to packaging material Expired - Lifetime EP0920919B1 (en)

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