EP0965523B1 - Machine for manufacturing cigarette packages - Google Patents

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EP0965523B1
EP0965523B1 EP99110194A EP99110194A EP0965523B1 EP 0965523 B1 EP0965523 B1 EP 0965523B1 EP 99110194 A EP99110194 A EP 99110194A EP 99110194 A EP99110194 A EP 99110194A EP 0965523 B1 EP0965523 B1 EP 0965523B1
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Heinz Focke
Henry Buse
Gisbert Engel
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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
    • B65B19/00Packaging rod-shaped or tubular articles susceptible to damage by abrasion or pressure, e.g. cigarettes, cigars, macaroni, spaghetti, drinking straws or welding electrodes
    • B65B19/02Packaging cigarettes
    • B65B19/22Wrapping the cigarettes; Packaging the cigarettes in containers formed by folding wrapping material around formers
    • B65B19/228Preparing and feeding blanks
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65BMACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B19/00Packaging rod-shaped or tubular articles susceptible to damage by abrasion or pressure, e.g. cigarettes, cigars, macaroni, spaghetti, drinking straws or welding electrodes
    • B65B19/02Packaging cigarettes
    • B65B19/12Inserting the cigarettes, or wrapped groups thereof, into preformed containers
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65BMACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B19/00Packaging rod-shaped or tubular articles susceptible to damage by abrasion or pressure, e.g. cigarettes, cigars, macaroni, spaghetti, drinking straws or welding electrodes
    • B65B19/28Control devices for cigarette or cigar packaging machines
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65BMACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B57/00Automatic control, checking, warning, or safety devices
    • B65B57/02Automatic control, checking, warning, or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages

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  • the invention relates to a device for producing cigarette packs in a packaging machine using bobbins wound webs as packaging material, wherein the reel a Bobinenkern and arranged with this on a on the packaging machine Pine sits.
  • the invention is based on the object when changing from web-like, as Bobine wrapped packaging material the use of faulty packaging material to avoid.
  • the invention is an automatic, not bound to the activity of persons Verification of the packaging material guaranteed.
  • EP 0 790 187 A2 This blank check takes place in the area of a folding turret, ie in the manufacturing process and refers primarily to the design education the blank itself.
  • the invention deals with web-shaped, wound packaging material. This is going to be correct Assignment to the type of packaging to be produced before the beginning of the packaging process checked, so that defective packages are not made.
  • a barcode is particularly suitable, which by a Laser scanner as a scanning device is verifiable. The examination of the bobbin takes place after placing on the machine-side pin.
  • Fig. 1 shows a part of a packaging machine for manufacturing of cigarette packs. This part concerns the removal and feeding blanks 10 from a blank magazine 11. This blank magazine 11 has two side walls 12, 13 which the blanks lead and lateral slipping of the blanks 10 prevent.
  • a trained as a dispenser 14 removal organ removes the Blank magazine 11 from below each have a blank 10. This becomes on a peripheral surface of the circular unrolling 14th held by suction holes (not shown), so that the Cut to the peripheral surface of the unwinder 14 applies while this is moved in the direction of arrow 16.
  • the removed Blank 10 is transferred to a blank web 15.
  • the blank 10 is on the removal device, namely on the dispenser 14, positioned so that a marked Side of the blank is associated with a Abtastorgan, namely in the present case, a CCD camera 24. This is positioned so that a lens 25 of the CCD camera 24 on the curved Blank 10 is directed.
  • the blank is 10 so positioned on the dispenser 14 that the printed, so outer side of the blank facing outward, so the CCD camera is facing.
  • the device may be arranged so that only first, the blank magazine 11 removed blanks 10 through the CCD camera 24 are detected or scanned. But it can be the Device are also operated so that each blank 10th is checked by the camera 24. In doing so, in particular characteristic, suitable for a material identification Characteristics of the blank 10 detected. Alternatively, this one too be provided with markings targeted and exclusive are attached for the purpose of material identification and be detected by the camera 24.
  • the camera 24 is connected via a cable 26 to a central evaluation unit connected, in which evaluated the scanned marks or a captured image to a stored, correct Eichchan is faced.
  • Figs. 2, 3 and 4 show examples of the check of wound (packaging) material, ie reels. These can be used in the packaging of cigarettes for making a Inside wrap the contents of the package serve (innerliner) or as Outer wrapper. In the former case, the material webs exist from tinfoil or paper, optionally also from a plastic film. For the outer envelope is usually cellophane or plastic film used.
  • Fig. 2 shows a cross section through a corresponding reel 27.
  • the packaging material is one Bobbin core 28 wound.
  • This Bobinenkern 28 sits on one Pin 29, which carries the bobbin 27.
  • the bobbin 27 is pushed so far on the pin 29, that it is in contact with a stop washer 30.
  • the stop disc 30 has openings 31. Through these openings 31 may be formed, for example, as a laser scanner 32 Optoelectronic scanner on the Bobineneat Chemistry 34th look.
  • a laser light emit Schlierendes device for example a laser diode 33 is arranged on the laser scanner 32, that the emitted laser beam passes through the opening can impinge on the Bobinenstirn Chemistry 34.
  • the laser scanner 32 takes reflected from the Bobinenstirn Chemistry 34 Laser light back on and converts it into a corresponding Signal around.
  • a cable 35 passes this signal from the laser scanner 32 to the (not shown) evaluation further.
  • the evaluation unit finally identified by the laser scanner 32 generated signal wound on the reel 27 Packing material.
  • the evaluation unit also checks whether the identified Packaging material with the expected packaging material matches. In this way, the evaluation unit can determine whether the packaging machine with the right packaging material was "loaded". If the evaluation unit detects an error, it gives a corresponding error signal out. Alternatively or additionally, it interrupts the production process, that is, it leads to the packaging machine Standstill.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 each show a reel 27 with a stop disc 30 in a section according to section III / IV-III / IV ( Figure 2).
  • These stop disks 30 each have two openings 31 on. These openings 31 are of such a size that only two spokes or connecting webs 36 remain left. Moreover, the openings 31 are of disc-shaped contour.
  • Through the openings 31 through the layers are each one Material web 37 made of packaging material visible on which the bobbin core 28 are wound. The Bobinenkern 28 sits - As in Fig. 2 - on the pin 29th
  • FIG. 3 can be seen attached to the bobbin core Barcode 38.
  • FIG Bar code 38 not on the Bobinenkern 28, but on the layers attached to the web 37.
  • the reel 27 rotates around the reel Cones. It also turns on the mounted on the bobbin 27 Bar code 38.
  • a mounted in front of the openings 31 laser scanner 32 can then scan the rotating bar code 38, a scanning signal for identifying the packaging material used to create.
  • the laser scanner can easily read the entire bar code 38.
  • the stop disk 30 preferably rotates with the reel 27. This has the advantage that there is no friction between on the Bobine 27 wrapped packaging material and the stopper disc 30 is coming.
  • the barcode is at least twice on the reel 27, either on the bobbin core 28 and / or the packaging material wound on the reel 27 applied. There is the possibility that at least a bar code 38 at least partially behind hides a connecting web 36. Then there would be a correct scan the bar code 38 is no longer guaranteed. Therefore, must the same bar code 38 will be present multiple times.
  • a second Bar code 38 therefore has a first bar code 38 Distance, at least the width of the connecting web 36th equivalent.
  • the longitudinal extent of the bar code is 38 not larger than the opening 31.
  • the must Laser scanner 32 may be arranged so that it can be moved to the (fixed) Opening 31 looks. In this variant, however, one must Take care that there is not too much friction between stop disc 30 and packaging material or the lateral edges the web 37 is formed to damage the packaging material to avoid.
  • the applied on the web 37 bar code 38 is preferably directly by means of an inkjet printer the layers of the material web 37 applied. Accordingly also the bar code 38 on the Bobinenkern 28 by means of ink jet printing process be applied. However, it is suitable just for the Bobinenkern 28 and the application of adhesive labels with barcodes 38.
  • Fig. 5 shows a cigarette block 39 with three layers of cigarettes.
  • This cigarette block 39 is in the further manufacturing process in a packaging formed by the packaging machine introduced.
  • This is another Opto-electronic detection element namely a further CCD camera 40, provided.
  • This CCD camera 40 detects marks on the cigarette itself, for example the printed cigarette brand, Rings on the filter or near a cigarette end or other labels or imprints on the Cigarettes.
  • the CCD camera 40 is arranged such that she can capture a whole location of a cigarette block 39.
  • one of a chain conveyor 41 carries driven carrier 43 a cigarette block 39 in the direction of the arrow 42.
  • the cigarette block 39 is from an underpass 44 below the cigarette block 39 and from a Upper guide 45 is guided above the cigarette block 39.
  • the Upper guide 45 is interrupted in the area of the CCD camera 40 or has an opening 46 there. Through this opening 46 Through the CCD camera 40 can on the cigarette block 39, namely to look at its upper position.
  • the CCD camera 40 may be located on the upper tier of the cigarette block Capture 39 attached markers and into one convert the corresponding signal. This signal is via a Connection, for example a cable 47, to the evaluation unit guided.
  • the evaluation unit assigns the detected signal to a certain type of cigarette and can in this way the cigarettes or identify the type of cigarette.
  • the evaluation unit also checks if the identified cigarette type is too corresponds to the type of pack to be produced, that is, whether the assignment of cigarette to be produced packing type correctly is.
  • FIG. 6 shows the arrangement from FIG. 5 in a section according to FIG Cutting Guide VI-VI. Since here two cigarette blocks 39 are processed simultaneously, are two drivers or one double trained driver 43, that of two chain conveyors 41 is driven, provided. Furthermore, you see two Openings 48, 49 in the underpass 44, through which the driver 43 protrudes. The upper management is of such a Width, that they complete both cigarette blocks 39 covered. However, the upper guide 45, exactly as in FIG. 5, an opening 46, so that in Fig. 6 to that of the Opening 46 formed edge of the upper guide 45 looks. By the Opening 46, the lenses 50, 51 of the CCD cameras 40 on the cigarette blocks 39 passed through show a view.
  • the opening may also be in the underpass be provided. Then the CCD cameras are below attached to the underpass, with the lenses facing up are. One or more CCD cameras may as well be arranged next to the upper and underpass.
  • the optoelectronic detection devices or scanning devices namely, the CCD cameras 24, 40 and the laser scanner 32nd generated signals flow - as stated - the evaluation unit to.
  • the evaluation unit uses these signals to identify the packaging materials or the package contents, namely Cigarettes and checks if the packaging materials used and / or cigarettes the type of pack to be produced correspond. The identification takes place, for example a signal comparison with reference signals.
  • That received signal also adapted to the expected signal Filter, for example, a so-called matched filter, supply.
  • a threshold decision maker can then use the output signal the matched filter make the decision, whether the received signal the expected signal and thus the expected packaging material or content.
  • Identifying and checking packaging material and Cigarettes are mainly after leer imper and newly approached Packaging machine.
  • At the beginning of a new production cycle At least the first cigarette blocks and Packaging units, such as blanks, checked.
  • the first five cigarette blocks or five Pair of cigarette blocks as well as the first five or five pairs of associated ones Packs identified by their type and compared with the type of pack to be produced. Should it be here to detect wrong material or wrong cigarettes come, the packaging machine is stopped.
  • five blocks or five pairs of blocks and the corresponding Check packs so that after this number the capturing devices, namely CCD cameras and laser scanners as well the evaluation unit can be switched off.
  • the system thus formed runs during the whole Through the manufacturing process.
  • the device according to the invention Ensures immediate detection of wrong material. In this way, errors due to human error, that is loading the packaging machine with wrong Packaging material or wrong cigarettes, to be avoided.
  • a the invention Device using packaging machine can therefore easily also of workers after a short training period or without lengthy training courses are operated.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Herstellen von Zigaretten-Packungen in einer Verpackungsmaschine unter Verwendung von unter Bildung von Bobinen gewickelten Materialbahnen als Verpackungsmaterial, wobei die Bobine einen Bobinenkern aufweist und mit diesem auf einem an der Verpackungsmaschine angeordneten Zapfen sitzt.The invention relates to a device for producing cigarette packs in a packaging machine using bobbins wound webs as packaging material, wherein the reel a Bobinenkern and arranged with this on a on the packaging machine Pine sits.

Bei der Fertigung von Zigaretten-Packungen besteht zunehmend die Anforderung, unterschiedliche Packungstypen nacheinander auf derselben Verpackungsmaschine zu fertigen. Die Abweichungen können im Packungsinhalt, aber auch in Abweichungen des Verpackungsmaterials bestehen.In the manufacture of cigarette packs, there is an increasing demand different types of packages in succession on the same packaging machine to manufacture. The deviations can be found in the package contents, but also in Deviations of the packaging material exist.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, beim Wechsel von bahnförmigem, als Bobine gewickeltem Verpackungsmaterial den Einsatz von fehlerhaftem Verpackungsmaterial zu vermeiden.The invention is based on the object when changing from web-like, as Bobine wrapped packaging material the use of faulty packaging material to avoid.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung durch folgende Merkmale gekennzeichnet:

  • a) seitlich an der Bobine sind Markierungen angebracht,
  • b) ein Abtastgerät ist an der Verpackungsmaschine angebracht, durch welches die Markierungen erkennbar sind,
  • c) das Abtastgerät ist mit einer Auswerteeinheit verbunden zum Abgleich der abgetasteten Markierungen mit gespeicherten Markierungen.
  • To achieve this object, the device according to the invention is characterized by the following features:
  • a) markings are attached to the side of the reel,
  • b) a scanning device is attached to the packaging machine, through which the markings are visible,
  • c) the scanning device is connected to an evaluation unit for matching the scanned marks with stored markings.
  • Durch die Erfindung ist eine selbsttätige, nicht an die Aktivität von Personen gebundene Überprüfung des Verpackungsmaterials gewährleistet. Zwar ist bereits bekannt, einzelne Zuschnitte bei der Herstellung von Zigarettenpackungen des Typs Klappschachtel hinsichtlich korrekter Ausbildung zu überprüfen (EP 0 790 187 A2). Diese Zuschnittüberprüfung erfolgt im Bereich eines Faltrevolvers, also im Fertigungsprozess und bezieht sich in erster Linie auf die gestalterische Ausbildung des Zuschnitts selbst. Demgegenüber geht es bei der Erfindung um bahnförmiges, gewickeltes Verpackungsmaterial. Dieses wird hinsichtlich korrekter Zuordnung zum herzustellenden Packungstyp vor Beginn des Verpackungsprozesses überprüft, sodass fehlerhafte Packungen nicht gefertigt werden.By the invention is an automatic, not bound to the activity of persons Verification of the packaging material guaranteed. Although it is already Known individual blanks in the production of cigarette packs of Type folding box to check for correct training (EP 0 790 187 A2). This blank check takes place in the area of a folding turret, ie in the manufacturing process and refers primarily to the design education the blank itself. In contrast, the invention deals with web-shaped, wound packaging material. This is going to be correct Assignment to the type of packaging to be produced before the beginning of the packaging process checked, so that defective packages are not made.

    Vorzugsweise sind an Bobinenseitenflächen, und zwar am Bobinenkem, Markierungen angebracht. Hierfür eignet sich besonders ein Strichcode, der durch einen Laser-Scanner als Abtastgerät überprüfbar ist. Die Prüfung der Bobine erfolgt nach dem Aufsetzen auf den maschinenseitigen Zapfen.Preferably, on Bobinenseitenflächen, namely the Bobinenkem, markings appropriate. For this purpose, a barcode is particularly suitable, which by a Laser scanner as a scanning device is verifiable. The examination of the bobbin takes place after placing on the machine-side pin.

    Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert, wobei Fig. 1, Fig. 5 und Fig. 6 keine Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung darstellen.

    Fig. 1
    ein Teil einer Verpackungsmaschine mit Zuschnitt-Magazin und CCD-Kamera in einer Seitenansicht;
    Fig. 2
    eine Bobine mit Verpackungsmaterial und einem Laser-Scanner in einer Querschnittsansicht;
    Fig. 3
    eine Anordnung gemäß Fig. 2 in einem Schnitt gemäß Schnittführung III/IV-III/IV;
    Fig. 4
    eine weitere Anordnung gemäß Fig. 2 in einem Schnitt gemäß Schnittführung III/IV-III/IV;
    Fig. 5
    einen weiteren Teil einer Verpackungsmaschine mit Zigarettenblock und CCD-Kamera und
    Fig. 6
    eine Anordnung gemäß Fig. 5 in einem Schnitt gemäß Schnittführung VI-VI.
    An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings, wherein Fig. 1, Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 represent no embodiments of the invention.
    Fig. 1
    a part of a packaging machine with cut magazine and CCD camera in a side view;
    Fig. 2
    a bobbin with packaging material and a laser scanner in a cross-sectional view;
    Fig. 3
    an arrangement of Figure 2 in a section along section III / IV-III / IV.
    Fig. 4
    a further arrangement of Figure 2 in a section along section III / IV-III / IV.
    Fig. 5
    another part of a packaging machine with cigarette block and CCD camera and
    Fig. 6
    an arrangement according to FIG. 5 in a section according to section VI-VI.

    Fig. 1 zeigt einen Teil einer Verpackungsmaschine zum Herstellen von Zigarettenpackungen. Dieser Teil betrifft das Entnehmen und Zuführen von Zuschnitten 10 aus einem Zuschnitt-Magazin 11. Dieses Zuschnitt-Magazin 11 hat zwei Seitenwände 12, 13, welche die Zuschnitte führen und seitliches Wegrutschen der Zuschnitte 10 verhindern.Fig. 1 shows a part of a packaging machine for manufacturing of cigarette packs. This part concerns the removal and feeding blanks 10 from a blank magazine 11. This blank magazine 11 has two side walls 12, 13 which the blanks lead and lateral slipping of the blanks 10 prevent.

    Ein als Abroller 14 ausgebildetes Entnahmeorgan entnimmt dem Zuschnitt-Magazin 11 von unten jeweils einen Zuschnitt 10. Dieser wird auf einer Umfangsfläche des kreisförmigen Abrollers 14 durch Saugbohrungen (nicht gezeigt) gehalten, so daß sich der Zuschnitt an die Umfangsfläche des Abrollers 14 anlegt, während dieser in Richtung des Pfeils 16 bewegt wird. Der entnommene Zuschnitt 10 wird an eine Zuschnittbahn 15 übergeben.A trained as a dispenser 14 removal organ removes the Blank magazine 11 from below each have a blank 10. This becomes on a peripheral surface of the circular unrolling 14th held by suction holes (not shown), so that the Cut to the peripheral surface of the unwinder 14 applies while this is moved in the direction of arrow 16. The removed Blank 10 is transferred to a blank web 15.

    Der Zuschnitt 10 ist auf dem Entnahmeorgan, nämlich auf dem Abroller 14, so positioniert, daß eine mit Markierungen versehene Seite des Zuschnitts einem Abtastorgan zugeordnet ist, nämlich im vorliegenden Falle einer CCD-Kamera 24. Diese ist so positioniert, daß ein Objektiv 25 der CCD-Kamera 24 auf den gewölbten Zuschnitt 10 gerichtet ist. Üblicherweise ist der Zuschnitt 10 so auf dem Abroller 14 positioniert, daß die bedruckte, also äußere Seite des Zuschnitts nach außen weist, also der CCD-Kamera zugekehrt ist.The blank 10 is on the removal device, namely on the dispenser 14, positioned so that a marked Side of the blank is associated with a Abtastorgan, namely in the present case, a CCD camera 24. This is positioned so that a lens 25 of the CCD camera 24 on the curved Blank 10 is directed. Usually the blank is 10 so positioned on the dispenser 14 that the printed, so outer side of the blank facing outward, so the CCD camera is facing.

    Die Vorrichtung kann so eingerichtet sein, daß lediglich erste, dem Zuschnitt-Magazin 11 entnommene Zuschnitte 10 durch die CCD-Kamera 24 erfaßt bzw. abgetastet werden. Es kann aber die Vorrichtung auch so betrieben werden, daß jeder Zuschnitt 10 durch die Kamera 24 überprüft wird. Dabei werden insbesondere charakteristische, für eine Materialidentifizierung geeignete Merkmale des Zuschnitts 10 erfaßt. Alternativ kann dieser auch mit Markierungen versehen sein, die gezielt und ausschließlich für den Zweck der Materialidentifizierung angebracht sind und von der Kamera 24 erfaßt werden.The device may be arranged so that only first, the blank magazine 11 removed blanks 10 through the CCD camera 24 are detected or scanned. But it can be the Device are also operated so that each blank 10th is checked by the camera 24. In doing so, in particular characteristic, suitable for a material identification Characteristics of the blank 10 detected. Alternatively, this one too be provided with markings targeted and exclusive are attached for the purpose of material identification and be detected by the camera 24.

    Die Kamera 24 ist über ein Kabel 26 mit einer zentralen Auswerteeinheit verbunden, in der die abgetasteten Markierungen ausgewertet oder ein aufgenommenes Bild einem abgelegten, korrekten Eichbild gegenübergestellt wird.The camera 24 is connected via a cable 26 to a central evaluation unit connected, in which evaluated the scanned marks or a captured image to a stored, correct Eichbild is faced.

    Fig. 2, Fig. 3 und Fig. 4 zeigen Beispiele für die Überprüfung von gewickeltem (Verpackungs-)Material, also von Bobinen. Diese können bei der Verpackung von Zigaretten zur Herstellung einer Innenumhüllung des Packungsinhalts dienen (Innerliner) oder als Außenumhüllung. Im ersteren Falle bestehen die Materialbahnen aus Stanniol oder Papier, gegebenenfalls auch aus einer Kunststoffolie. Für die Außenumhüllung wird üblicherweise Zellglas oder Kunststoffolie verwendet.Figs. 2, 3 and 4 show examples of the check of wound (packaging) material, ie reels. These can be used in the packaging of cigarettes for making a Inside wrap the contents of the package serve (innerliner) or as Outer wrapper. In the former case, the material webs exist from tinfoil or paper, optionally also from a plastic film. For the outer envelope is usually cellophane or plastic film used.

    Fig. 2 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch eine entsprechende Bobine 27. Bei dieser Bobine 27 ist das Verpackungsmaterial um einen Bobinenkern 28 gewickelt. Dieser Bobinenkern 28 sitzt auf einem Zapfen 29, der die Bobine 27 trägt.Fig. 2 shows a cross section through a corresponding reel 27. In this Bobine 27, the packaging material is one Bobbin core 28 wound. This Bobinenkern 28 sits on one Pin 29, which carries the bobbin 27.

    Die Bobine 27 ist so weit auf den Zapfen 29 aufgeschoben, daß sie mit einer Anschlagscheibe 30 in Berührung steht. Die Anschlagscheibe 30 weist Öffnungen 31 auf. Durch diese Öffnungen 31 kann ein beispielsweise als Laser-Scanner 32 ausgebildetes optoelektronisches Abtastgerät auf die Bobinenseitenfläche 34 blicken. Dazu ist ein Laserlicht emitierendes Bauelement, beispielsweise eine Laserdiode 33 derart am Laser-Scanner 32 angeordnet, daß der emitierte Laserstrahl durch die Öffnung hindurch auf die Bobinenstirnfläche 34 auftreffen kann. Der Laser-Scanner 32 nimmt von der Bobinenstirnfläche 34 reflektiertes Laserlicht wieder auf und wandelt es in ein entsprechendes Signal um. Ein Kabel 35 leitet dieses Signal vom Laser-Scanner 32 an die (nicht dargestellte) Auswerteeinheit weiter. Die Auswerteeinheit identifiziert schließlich anhand des vom Laser-Scanner 32 erzeugten Signals das auf der Bobine 27 aufgewickelte Verpackungsmaterial.The bobbin 27 is pushed so far on the pin 29, that it is in contact with a stop washer 30. The stop disc 30 has openings 31. Through these openings 31 may be formed, for example, as a laser scanner 32 Optoelectronic scanner on the Bobinenseitenfläche 34th look. For this purpose, a laser light emitierendes device, for example a laser diode 33 is arranged on the laser scanner 32, that the emitted laser beam passes through the opening can impinge on the Bobinenstirnfläche 34. The laser scanner 32 takes reflected from the Bobinenstirnfläche 34 Laser light back on and converts it into a corresponding Signal around. A cable 35 passes this signal from the laser scanner 32 to the (not shown) evaluation further. The evaluation unit finally identified by the laser scanner 32 generated signal wound on the reel 27 Packing material.

    Die Auswerteeinheit überprüft ferner, ob das identifizierte Verpackungsmaterial mit dem erwarteten Verpackungsmaterial übereinstimmt. Auf diese Weise kann die Auswerteeinheit feststellen, ob die Verpackungsmaschine mit dem richtigen Verpackungsmaterial "beladen" wurde. Falls die Auswerteeinheit einen Fehler feststellt, gibt sie ein entsprechendes Fehlersignal aus. Alternativ oder zusätzlich unterbricht sie den Produktionsprozeß, das heißt sie führt die Verpackungsmaschine zum Stillstand.The evaluation unit also checks whether the identified Packaging material with the expected packaging material matches. In this way, the evaluation unit can determine whether the packaging machine with the right packaging material was "loaded". If the evaluation unit detects an error, it gives a corresponding error signal out. Alternatively or additionally, it interrupts the production process, that is, it leads to the packaging machine Standstill.

    Fig. 3 und 4 zeigen jeweils eine Bobine 27 mit einer Anschlagscheibe 30 in einem Schnitt gemäß Schnittführung III/IV-III/IV (Fig. 2). Diese Anschlagscheiben 30 weisen je zwei Öffnungen 31 auf. Diese Öffnungen 31 sind von einer derartigen Größe, daß jeweils nur zwei Speichen bzw. Verbindungsstege 36 übrig bleiben. Im übrigen sind die Öffnungen 31 von scheibenförmiger Kontur. Durch die Öffnungen 31 hindurch sind die Lagen je einer Materialbahn 37 aus Verpackungsmaterial sichtbar, welche auf den Bobinenkern 28 aufgewickelt sind. Der Bobinenkern 28 sitzt - wie in Fig. 2 - auf dem Zapfen 29.FIGS. 3 and 4 each show a reel 27 with a stop disc 30 in a section according to section III / IV-III / IV (Figure 2). These stop disks 30 each have two openings 31 on. These openings 31 are of such a size that only two spokes or connecting webs 36 remain left. Moreover, the openings 31 are of disc-shaped contour. Through the openings 31 through the layers are each one Material web 37 made of packaging material visible on which the bobbin core 28 are wound. The Bobinenkern 28 sits - As in Fig. 2 - on the pin 29th

    In Fig. 3 erkennt man einen auf dem Bobinenkern angebrachten Strichcode 38. Im Unterschied zu Fig. 3 ist in Fig. 4 der Strichcode 38 nicht auf dem Bobinenkern 28, sondern auf den Lagen der Materialbahn 37 angebracht. Beim Abrollen der Materialbahn 37 von einer Bobine 27 dreht sich die Bobine 27 um den Zapfen. Dabei dreht sich auch der auf der Bobine 27 angebrachte Strichcode 38. Ein vor den Öffnungen 31 angebrachter Laser-Scanner 32 kann dann den sich drehenden Strichcode 38 abtasten, um ein Abtastsignal zum Identifizieren des verwendeten Verpackungsmaterials zu erzeugen.In Fig. 3 can be seen attached to the bobbin core Barcode 38. In contrast to FIG. 3, in FIG Bar code 38 not on the Bobinenkern 28, but on the layers attached to the web 37. When unrolling the material web 37 of a reel 27, the reel 27 rotates around the reel Cones. It also turns on the mounted on the bobbin 27 Bar code 38. A mounted in front of the openings 31 laser scanner 32 can then scan the rotating bar code 38, a scanning signal for identifying the packaging material used to create.

    Durch die Anordnung eines ortsfest installierten Laser-Scanners 32 und des sich darunter hinweg drehende Strichcodes 38 kann der Laser-Scanner problemlos den gesamten Strichcode 38 lesen.By arranging a fixedly installed laser scanner 32 and the bar code 38 rotating thereunder can the laser scanner can easily read the entire bar code 38.

    Bevorzugt dreht sich die Anschlagscheibe 30 mit der Bobine 27. Dies hat den Vorteil, daß es zu keiner Reibung zwischen auf der Bobine 27 aufgewickelten Verpackungsmaterial und der Anschlagscheibe 30 kommt. Dabei ist der Strichcode wenigstens zweimal auf der Bobine 27, nämlich entweder auf dem Bobinenkern 28 und/oder dem auf der Bobine 27 aufgewickelten Verpackungsmaterial aufgebracht. Es besteht nämlich die Möglichkeit, daß wenigstens ein Strichcode 38 sich zumindest teilweise hinter einem Verbindungssteg 36 verbirgt. Dann wäre eine korrekte Abtastung des Strichcodes 38 nicht mehr gewährleistet. Daher muß der gleiche Strichcode 38 mehrfach vorhanden sein. Ein zweiter Strichcode 38 hat daher von einem ersten Strichcode 38 einen Abstand, der mindestens der Breite des Verbindungssteges 36 entspricht. Außerdem ist die Längsausdehnung des Strichcodes 38 nicht größer als die Öffnung 31. Im Ergebnis sind wenigstens zwei Strichcodes 38 derart angeordnet, daß wenigstens einer vollständig in einer Öffnung 31 sichtbar ist, selbst wenn der zweite Strichcode 38 von einem Verbindungssteg 36 verdeckt wird.The stop disk 30 preferably rotates with the reel 27. This has the advantage that there is no friction between on the Bobine 27 wrapped packaging material and the stopper disc 30 is coming. The barcode is at least twice on the reel 27, either on the bobbin core 28 and / or the packaging material wound on the reel 27 applied. There is the possibility that at least a bar code 38 at least partially behind hides a connecting web 36. Then there would be a correct scan the bar code 38 is no longer guaranteed. Therefore, must the same bar code 38 will be present multiple times. A second Bar code 38 therefore has a first bar code 38 Distance, at least the width of the connecting web 36th equivalent. In addition, the longitudinal extent of the bar code is 38 not larger than the opening 31. As a result, at least two bar codes 38 arranged such that at least one is completely visible in an opening 31, even if the second bar code 38 is covered by a connecting web 36 becomes.

    Bei einer alternativen Ausgestaltung dreht sich lediglich die Bobine 27, während die Anschlagscheibe 30 stillsteht. In diesem Fall genügt ein Strichcode je Bobine. Dabei muß jedoch der Laser-Scanner 32 derart angeordnet sein, daß er auf die (ortsfeste) Öffnung 31 blickt. Bei dieser Variante muß man jedoch darauf achten, daß keine zu große Reibung zwischen Anschlagscheibe 30 und Verpackungsmaterial bzw. den seitlichen Kanten der Materialbahn 37 entsteht, um eine Beschädigung des Verpackungsmaterials zu vermeiden.In an alternative embodiment, only the rotates Bobine 27, while the stop plate 30 is stationary. In this Case suffices a bar code per Bobine. However, the must Laser scanner 32 may be arranged so that it can be moved to the (fixed) Opening 31 looks. In this variant, however, one must Take care that there is not too much friction between stop disc 30 and packaging material or the lateral edges the web 37 is formed to damage the packaging material to avoid.

    Der auf der Materialbahn 37 aufgebrachte Strichcode 38 wird vorzugsweise mittels eines Tintenstrahldruckers unmittelbar auf die Lagen der Materialbahn 37 aufgebracht. Entsprechend kann auch der Strichcode 38 auf dem Bobinenkern 28 mittels Tintenstrahldruckverfahrens aufgebracht werden. Jedoch eignet sich gerade für den Bobinenkern 28 auch das Aufbringen von Klebeschildern mit Strichcodes 38.The applied on the web 37 bar code 38 is preferably directly by means of an inkjet printer the layers of the material web 37 applied. Accordingly also the bar code 38 on the Bobinenkern 28 by means of ink jet printing process be applied. However, it is suitable just for the Bobinenkern 28 and the application of adhesive labels with barcodes 38.

    Fig. 5 zeigt einen Zigarettenblock 39 mit drei Lagen Zigaretten. Dieser Zigarettenblock 39 wird im weiteren Herstellungsprozeß in eine von der Verpackungsmaschine gebildete Verpackung eingeführt. Um sicherzustellen, daß die einzuführenden Zigarettenblöcke 39 zu dem herzustellenden Packungstyp gehören, wird auch der Zigarettenblock 39 untersucht. Dazu ist ein weiteres optoelektronisches Erfassungsorgan, nämlich eine weitere CCD-Kamera 40, vorgesehen. Diese CCD-Kamera 40 erfaßt Markierungen auf der Zigarette selbst, beispielsweise die aufgedruckte Zigaretten-Marke, Ringe am Filter oder in der Nähe eines Zigarettenendes oder sonstige Beschriftungen bzw. Bedruckungen auf der Zigaretten. Die CCD-Kamera 40 ist dabei derart angeordnet, daß sie eine ganze Lage eines Zigarettenblocks 39 erfassen kann.Fig. 5 shows a cigarette block 39 with three layers of cigarettes. This cigarette block 39 is in the further manufacturing process in a packaging formed by the packaging machine introduced. To ensure that the cigarette blocks to be inserted 39 belong to the package type to be produced also examined the cigarette block 39. This is another Opto-electronic detection element, namely a further CCD camera 40, provided. This CCD camera 40 detects marks on the cigarette itself, for example the printed cigarette brand, Rings on the filter or near a cigarette end or other labels or imprints on the Cigarettes. The CCD camera 40 is arranged such that she can capture a whole location of a cigarette block 39.

    Im Herstellungsprozeß befördert ein von einem Kettenförderer 41 angetriebener Mitnehmer 43 einen Zigarettenblock 39 in Richtung des Pfeiles 42. Der Zigarettenblock 39 wird von einer Unterführung 44 unterhalb des Zigarettenblocks 39 und von einer Oberführung 45 oberhalb des Zigarettenblocks 39 geführt. Die Oberführung 45 ist im Bereich der CCD-Kamera 40 unterbrochen bzw. weist dort eine Öffnung 46 auf. Durch diese Öffnung 46 hindurch kann die CCD-Kamera 40 auf den Zigarettenblock 39, nämlich dessen obere Lage blicken. Beim Durchschieben eines Zigarettenblocks 39 durch die Unterführung 44 und die Oberführung 45 kann die CCD-Kamera 40 die auf der oberen Lage des Zigarettenblocks 39 angebrachten Markierungen erfassen und in ein entsprechendes Signal umwandeln. Dieses Signal wird über eine Verbindung, beispielsweise ein Kabel 47, zur Auswerteeinheit geführt. Die Auswerteeinheit ordnet das erfaßte Signal einem bestimmten Zigarettentyp zu und kann auf diese Weise die Zigaretten bzw. den Zigarettentyp identifizieren. Die Auswerteeinheit überprüft ferner, ob der identifizierte Zigarettentyp zu dem herzustellenden Packungstyp korrespondiert, das heißt, ob die Zuordnung von Zigarette zu herzustellendem Packungstyp korrekt ist.In the manufacturing process, one of a chain conveyor 41 carries driven carrier 43 a cigarette block 39 in the direction of the arrow 42. The cigarette block 39 is from an underpass 44 below the cigarette block 39 and from a Upper guide 45 is guided above the cigarette block 39. The Upper guide 45 is interrupted in the area of the CCD camera 40 or has an opening 46 there. Through this opening 46 Through the CCD camera 40 can on the cigarette block 39, namely to look at its upper position. When pushing through a Cigarette block 39 through the underpass 44 and the upper guide 45, the CCD camera 40 may be located on the upper tier of the cigarette block Capture 39 attached markers and into one convert the corresponding signal. This signal is via a Connection, for example a cable 47, to the evaluation unit guided. The evaluation unit assigns the detected signal to a certain type of cigarette and can in this way the cigarettes or identify the type of cigarette. The evaluation unit also checks if the identified cigarette type is too corresponds to the type of pack to be produced, that is, whether the assignment of cigarette to be produced packing type correctly is.

    Fig. 6 zeigt die Anordnung aus Fig. 5 in einem Schnitt gemäß Schnittführung VI-VI. Da hier jeweils zwei Zigarettenblöcke 39 gleichzeitig verarbeitet werden, sind zwei Mitnehmer bzw. ein doppelt ausgebildeter Mitnehmer 43, der von zwei Kettenförderern 41 angetrieben wird, vorgesehen. Ferner sieht man zwei Öffnungen 48, 49 in der Unterführung 44, durch die der Mitnehmer 43 hindurchragt. Die Oberführung ist dabei von einer derartigen Breite, daß sie beide Zigarettenblöcke 39 vollständig überdeckt. Jedoch weist die Oberführung 45, genau wie in Fig. 5, eine Öffnung 46 auf, so daß man in Fig. 6 auf die von der Öffnung 46 gebildete Kante der Oberführung 45 blickt. Durch die Öffnung 46 können die Objektive 50, 51 der CCD-Kameras 40 auf die unter ihnen hindurchgeführten Zigarettenblöcke 39 blicken.FIG. 6 shows the arrangement from FIG. 5 in a section according to FIG Cutting Guide VI-VI. Since here two cigarette blocks 39 are processed simultaneously, are two drivers or one double trained driver 43, that of two chain conveyors 41 is driven, provided. Furthermore, you see two Openings 48, 49 in the underpass 44, through which the driver 43 protrudes. The upper management is of such a Width, that they complete both cigarette blocks 39 covered. However, the upper guide 45, exactly as in FIG. 5, an opening 46, so that in Fig. 6 to that of the Opening 46 formed edge of the upper guide 45 looks. By the Opening 46, the lenses 50, 51 of the CCD cameras 40 on the cigarette blocks 39 passed through show a view.

    Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann die Öffnung auch in der Unterführung vorgesehen sein. Dann sind die CCD-Kameras unterhalb der Unterführung angebracht, wobei die Objektive nach oben ausgerichtet sind. Eine oder mehrere CCD-Kameras können aber auch neben Ober- und Unterführung angeordnet sein.Additionally or alternatively, the opening may also be in the underpass be provided. Then the CCD cameras are below attached to the underpass, with the lenses facing up are. One or more CCD cameras may as well be arranged next to the upper and underpass.

    Die von den optoelektronischen Erfassungsorganen bzw. Abtastgeräten, nämlich den CCD-Kameras 24, 40 bzw. dem Laser-Scanner 32 erzeugten Signale fließen - wie ausgeführt - der Auswerteeinheit zu. Die Auswerteeinheit identifiziert anhand dieser Signale die Verpackungsmaterialien bzw. die Packungsinhalte, nämlich Zigaretten und überprüft, ob die verwendeten Verpackungsmaterialien und/oder Zigaretten dem herzustellenden Packungstyp entsprechen. Die Identifizierung erfolgt beispielsweise durch ein Signalvergleich mit Referenzsignalen.The optoelectronic detection devices or scanning devices, namely, the CCD cameras 24, 40 and the laser scanner 32nd generated signals flow - as stated - the evaluation unit to. The evaluation unit uses these signals to identify the packaging materials or the package contents, namely Cigarettes and checks if the packaging materials used and / or cigarettes the type of pack to be produced correspond. The identification takes place, for example a signal comparison with reference signals.

    Zusätzlich oder anstelle eines derartigen Vergleichs eines empfangenen mit einem abgespeicherten Signal, kann man das empfangene Signal auch einem dem erwarteten Signal angepaßten Filter, beispielsweise einem sogenannten Matched-Filter, zuführen. Ein Schwellenwertentscheider kann dann anhand des Ausgangssignals des angepaßten Filters die Entscheidung liefern, ob das empfangene Signal dem erwarteten Signal und somit dem erwarteten Verpackungsmaterial oder Inhalt entspricht.In addition to or instead of such a comparison of received with a stored signal, you can do that received signal also adapted to the expected signal Filter, for example, a so-called matched filter, supply. A threshold decision maker can then use the output signal the matched filter make the decision, whether the received signal the expected signal and thus the expected packaging material or content.

    Es können aber auch andere Signalverarbeitungsverfahren zur Identifizierung des Verpackungsmaterials bzw. des Zigarettentyps herangezogen werden.But there may be other signal processing methods for Identification of the packaging material or cigarette type be used.

    Das Identifizieren und Überprüfen von Verpackungsmaterial und Zigaretten erfolgt vor allem nach leergefahrener und neu angefahrener Verpackungsmaschine. Zu Beginn eines neuen Herstellungszyklus werden zumindest die ersten Zigarettenblöcke und Verpackungseinheiten, beispielsweise Zuschnitte, überprüft. Vorzugsweise werden die ersten fünf Zigarettenblöcke bzw. fünf Paar Zigarettenblöcke sowie die ersten fünf bzw. fünf Paar dazugehöriger Packungen hinsichtlich ihres Typs identifiziert und mit dem herzustellenden Packungstyp verglichen. Sollte es hierbei zur Erkennung falschen Materials bzw. falscher Zigaretten kommen, wird die Verpackungsmaschine gestoppt. In der Regel reicht es aus, fünf Blöcke bzw. fünf Paar Blöcke sowie die entsprechenden Packungen zu überprüfen, so daß nach dieser Anzahl die Erfassungsorgane, nämlich CCD-Kameras und Laser-Scanner sowie die Auswerteeinheit abgeschaltet werden kann. Bei einer Variante läuft jedoch das derart gebildete System während des gesamen Herstellungsprozesses durch.Identifying and checking packaging material and Cigarettes are mainly after leergefahrener and newly approached Packaging machine. At the beginning of a new production cycle At least the first cigarette blocks and Packaging units, such as blanks, checked. Preferably, the first five cigarette blocks or five Pair of cigarette blocks as well as the first five or five pairs of associated ones Packs identified by their type and compared with the type of pack to be produced. Should it be here to detect wrong material or wrong cigarettes come, the packaging machine is stopped. Usually It is enough, five blocks or five pairs of blocks and the corresponding Check packs so that after this number the capturing devices, namely CCD cameras and laser scanners as well the evaluation unit can be switched off. In a variant However, the system thus formed runs during the whole Through the manufacturing process.

    Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung gewährleistet eine sofortige Erkennung von falschem Material. Auf diese Weise können Fehler aufgrund menschlichen Versagens, das heißt Beladung der Verpackungsmaschine mit falschem Verpackungsmaterial bzw. falschen Zigaretten, vermieden werden. The device according to the invention Ensures immediate detection of wrong material. In this way, errors due to human error, that is loading the packaging machine with wrong Packaging material or wrong cigarettes, to be avoided.

    Eine die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung verwendende Verpackungsmaschine kann daher problemlos auch von Arbeitskräften nach kurzer Einlernphase bzw. ohne langwierige Schulungen betrieben werden.A the invention Device using packaging machine can therefore easily also of workers after a short training period or without lengthy training courses are operated.

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    1. An apparatus for producing cigarette packs in a packaging machine using material webs (37) wound to form reels (27) as packaging material, with the reels (27) having a reel core and with the latter being seated on a journal (29) arranged on the packaging machine, characterized by the following features:
      a) markings are applied to the side of the reel (27),
      b) a sensing element, attached to the packaging machine, is capable of identifying the markings,
      c) the sensing element is connected to an evaluation unit for the purpose of comparing the scanned markings with stored markings.
    2. The apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the markings, in particular a bar code (38), are applied to a side surface of the reel and that the sensing element is a laser scanner (32).
    3. The apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the markings, in particular the bar code (38), are applied to a reel core (28) of the reel (27).
    4. The apparatus according to Claim 1 or one of the further Claims, characterized by the following features:
      a) the reel (27) resting on the journal lies on a stop disc (30),
      b) the stop disc (30) has openings (31),
      c) the bar code (38) is applied to the reel (27) in the region of an opening (31),
      d) the sensing element, in particular the laser scanner (32), is directed at the region of the opening (31) with a laser diode (33),
      e) the longitudinal extent of the bar code (38) is not larger than the opening (31).
    5. The apparatus according to Claim 4, characterized by the following features:
      a) the stop disc (30) has two openings (31) located adjacent to one another in the circumferential direction,
      b) the reel (27) is provided with two bar codes (38),
      c) the bar codes (38) are arranged such that at least one bar code (38) is completely visible in an opening (31).
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