EP1427659B1 - Device for feeding sachets onto a linear transport - Google Patents

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EP1427659B1
EP1427659B1 EP02779373A EP02779373A EP1427659B1 EP 1427659 B1 EP1427659 B1 EP 1427659B1 EP 02779373 A EP02779373 A EP 02779373A EP 02779373 A EP02779373 A EP 02779373A EP 1427659 B1 EP1427659 B1 EP 1427659B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H5/00—Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for the handover of bags (1) to a linear transport system (2). With a view to precise handover at high cycle frequency, such a device is advantageously designed in that a feed station (5) for individually feeding the bags (1) onto a lower transport belt (7) of the linear transport system (2), and a raisable press-on element (8) above the lower transport belt (7) are provided.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Beuteln an einen Lineartransport.The invention relates to a device for transferring bags to a linear transport.

Der Transport von Beuteln, die beispielsweise durch Einsiegeln von Ausgießern in diese Beutel bearbeitet werden, mit Hilfe eines Lineartransportes ist aus einer ebenfalls auf die Anmelderin der vorliegenden Anmeldung zurückzugehenden und am selben Tag eingereichten Patentanmeldung bekannt (WO 03/024799A).The transport of bags, which are processed, for example, by sealing pouring spouts into these bags, by means of a linear transport, is known from a patent application which is also to be assigned to the applicant of the present application and filed on the same date (WO 03/024799A).

Die in Rede stehenden Beutel werden als Verpackungen für schüttfähige oder fließfähige, also füllfähige Güter verwendet. Sie bestehen in der Regel aus einem mehrlagigen Kunststoffverbundmaterial. Derartige Beutel finden insbesondere als Standbodenbeutel zunehmend Verwendung, da sie aufgrund ihrer flexiblen äußeren Hülle beim Transport der vollen Beutel und der Entsorgung der leeren Beutel erhebliche Vorteile bieten.The bags in question are used as packaging for pourable or flowable, so fillable goods. They usually consist of a multilayer plastic composite material. Such bags are increasingly being used, in particular, as stand-up pouches, since they offer considerable advantages in terms of their flexible outer casing when transporting the full bags and disposing of the empty bags.

Das Einsiegeln von Ausgießern in derartige Beutel ist aus dem Stand der Technik in einer Vielzahl von Ausgestaltungen bekannt. Grundsätzlich muss zum Einsiegeln des Ausgießers der Beutel unter Umständen zunächst beschnitten werden, dann geöffnet werden, um das Einsetzen des Ausgießers in die Öffnung im Beutel zu ermöglichen, woraufhin der dann in der Beutelöffnung befindliche Ausgießer mit Hilfe von Siegelbacken mit dem Beutel dicht versiegelt wird.The sealing of spouts into such bags is known in the art in a variety of configurations. In principle, in order to seal the spout, the bag may need to be first trimmed, then opened to allow insertion of the spout into the opening in the bag, whereupon it is then located in the bag opening Pourer with the help of sealing jaws with the bag is tightly sealed.

Die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Vorrichtungen zum Einsiegeln von Ausgießern in Beutel arbeiten in der Regel getaktet bei einem Transport der Beutel in der Vorrichtung auf einer Kreisbahn. Diese Bewegung auf einer Kreisbahn ist die gängige Methode, da die Beutel in der Regel mit Greifern gehalten werden, die nach dem Aufnehmen und Bearbeiten der Beutel wieder zurück an den Aufnahmepunkt zu transportieren sind.The known from the prior art devices for sealing spouts in bags usually work clocked at a transport of the bags in the device on a circular path. This movement on a circular path is the common method, since the bags are usually held with grippers, which are to be transported after picking up and processing the bag back to the pick-up point.

Aus der bereits oben erwähnten parallelen Patentanmeldung ist die Verwendung eines von zwei Transportriemen gebildeten Lineartransports für die Beutel zum Transport beim Einsiegeln von Ausgießern bekannt.From the parallel patent application already mentioned above, the use of a linear transport formed by two transport belts for the bags for transport during sealing of spouts is known.

Eine Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Beuteln an einen Linear transport gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist aus der GB 1,087,997 A bekannt.A device for transferring bags to a linear transport according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from GB 1,087,997 A.

Ausgehend von den obigen Ausführungen liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Beuteln an einen Lineartransport zur Verfügung zu stellen, welche eine präzise Übergabe mit hoher Frequenz gewährleistet.Based on the above embodiments, the present invention has the object to provide a device for transferring bags to a linear transport available, which ensures a precise transfer with high frequency.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die zuvor hergeleitete und aufgezeigte Aufgabe durch die kennzeichnen den Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.According to the invention, the previously derived and indicated object is achieved by characterizing the features of claim 1.

Bei einer Anlegerstation handelt es sich um aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte und erprobte, zuverlässig arbeitende Systeme zum Vereinzeln und Zuführen von flachen Produkten, wie sie beispielsweise von der Firma KÖRA-Packmat hergestellt werden.An feeder station is a well-known and proven reliable systems for separating and feeding flat products known from the prior art. as produced for example by the company KÖRA-Packmat.

Mit Hilfe der Anlegerstation werden erfindungsgemäß die vereinzelten Beutel mit hoher Taktfrequenz auf einen unteren Transportriemen des Lineartransports transportiert. Dieser Transport geschieht beim abgehobenen Andruckelement. Das Andruckelement senkt sich nach abgeschlossener Zufuhr auf den Beutel ab und drückt ihn gegen den unteren Transportriemen, so dass der angedrückte Beutel bei der nächsten Transportbewegung des Transportriemens in den Riemenspalt zwischen beiden Transportriemen des Lineartransports transportiert wird. Durch die einfache Konstruktion der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung lassen sich hohe Taktfrequenzen erzielen.With the help of the feeder station, according to the invention, the separated bags are transported at high clock frequency to a lower transport belt of the linear transport. This transport happens when the lifted pressure element. The pressure element lowers after completion of supply to the bag and presses it against the lower conveyor belt, so that the pressed-on bag is transported during the next transport movement of the conveyor belt in the belt gap between the two conveyor belts of the linear transport. Due to the simple construction of the device according to the invention, high clock frequencies can be achieved.

Dadurch, dass die Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Beuteln auf einem gegenüber dem Lineartransport verschwenkbaren Tisch angeordnet ist, ist gewährleistet, dass die Beutel in einem beliebigen Winkel an den Lineartransport übergeben werden können. Dieser Winkel wird bestimmt durch den Winkel, in dem der Ausgießer in den Beutel relativ zum Transport des Beutels mit Hilfe der Anlegerstation eingesiegelt werden soll.Characterized in that the device for transferring bags is arranged on a relative to the linear transport pivotable table, it is ensured that the bags can be transferred at an arbitrary angle to the linear transport. This angle is determined by the angle at which the spout is to be sealed into the bag relative to the transport of the bag by means of the feeder station.

Es ist denkbar, das abhebbare Andruckelement mit Hilfe des oberen Transportriemens des Riementransportes zu verwirklichen. Dies ist jedoch aufgrund der nicht unerheblichen auf die Transportriemen wirkenden Beschleunigungskräfte und der erforderlichen Lagerung problematisch. Dadurch, dass das abhebbare Andruckelement gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung mindestens eine Rolle aufweist, ist eine hinreichend sichere Übergabe des angedrückten Beutels in den Riemenspalt bei gleichzeitig einfacher Konstruktion gewährleistet. Denkbar ist auch die Verwendung eines starren Andruckelementes, wobei aufgrund der während des Transports aus dem Spalt zwischen dem Andruckelement und dem unteren Transportriemen in den Riemenspalt entstehenden Reibung zwischen Andruckelement und Beutel Oberflächenbeschädigungen des Beutels nicht ausgeschlossen werden können.It is conceivable to realize the liftable pressure element by means of the upper conveyor belt of the belt conveyor. However, this is problematic due to the not insignificant acting on the conveyor belt acceleration forces and the required storage. Characterized in that the liftable pressure element according to a further embodiment has at least one roller, a sufficiently secure transfer of the pressed bag is ensured in the belt gap at the same time simple construction. It is also conceivable to use a rigid pressure element, wherein due to the resulting during transport from the gap between the pressure element and the lower conveyor belt in the belt gap friction between pressure element and bag surface damage to the bag can not be excluded.

Um eine präzise Positionierung der Beutel auf dem unteren Transportriemen zu gewährleisten, sollte gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung in Zufuhrrichtung der Beutel ein Anschlag an der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung vorgesehen sein. Vorteilhafterweise ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung dadurch ausgestaltet, dass in Zufuhrrichtung der Beutel ein abhebbarer Anschlag vorgesehen ist. Durch die Möglichkeit, den Anschlag abzuheben, wird gewährleistet, dass auch bei einem Winkel verschieden von 90° zwischen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung und dem Lineartransport eine Beschädigung der an dem Anschlag anliegenden Beutelecke sicher vermieden wird. Während der Zufuhr des Beutels ist der Anschlag abgesenkt und wird nach abgeschlossener Zufuhr angehoben, um die am Anschlag anliegende Ecke des Beutels nicht beim Transport zu blockieren.In order to ensure a precise positioning of the bags on the lower conveyor belt, a stop should be provided on the device according to the invention according to another embodiment in the feed direction of the bag. Advantageously, the device according to the invention is configured in that a liftable stop is provided in the feed direction of the bag. The ability to lift the attack, it is ensured that even at an angle other than 90 ° between the device according to the invention and the linear transport damage to the adjacent to the stopper bag corner is reliably avoided. During the supply of the bag, the stop is lowered and is raised after completion of supply, so as not to block the abutting corner of the bag during transport.

Eine quer zur Zufuhrrichtung präzise Positionierung der Beutel ist gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung dadurch gewährleistet, dass ein im wesentlichen quer zur Zufuhrrichtung der Beutel arbeitender, absenkbarer Zentrieranschlag vorgesehen ist. Mit Hilfe dieses Zentrieranschlages werden die von der Anlegerstation auf den oberen Transportriemen transportierten Beutel durch Bewegung des Anschlages in Richtung quer zur Zufuhrrichtung zwischen dem Zentrieranschlag und einem auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite der Beutel angeordneten Abschlussanschlag präzise zentriert. Diese Zentrierung ist insbesondere im Hinblick auf die getaktete Bewegung der Transportriemen und die exakte Positionierung der in den Transportriemen transportierten Beuteln relativ zu den Bearbeitungsstationen für die Beutel bedeutsam.A transversely to the feed direction precise positioning of the bag is ensured according to a further embodiment in that a substantially transversely to the feed direction of the bag working, lowerable centering stop is provided. With the help of this centering the transported from the feeder station on the upper conveyor belt bag by movement of the stop in the direction transverse to Supply direction between the centering stop and a arranged on the opposite side of the bag termination stop precisely centered. This centering is particularly important in view of the clocked movement of the transport belts and the exact positioning of the bags transported in the transport belts relative to the processing stations for the bags.

Um sicherzustellen, dass die Beutel bei der Zufuhr mit Hilfe der Anlegerstation zwischen den unteren Transportriemen und das abhebbare Andruckelement sicher geführt werden, ist gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ein oberes, mit dem unteren Transportriemen einen Zuführspalt bildendes Führungselement vorgesehen. Dieses Führungselement ist nicht abhebbar und bildet mit dem unteren Transportriemen einen eventuell einstellbaren aber während der Zufuhr der Beutel festen Zuführspalt.In order to ensure that the bags are reliably guided during the supply by means of the feeder station between the lower transport belt and the lift-off pressure element, according to a further embodiment, an upper guide element forming a feed gap with the lower transport belt is provided. This guide element can not be lifted and forms with the lower conveyor belt a possibly adjustable but during the supply of the bag fixed feed gap.

Dadurch, dass gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung zwischen dem Führungselement und dem unteren Transportriemen zumindest abschnittsweise ein unteres Führungsblech vorgesehen ist, ist gewährleistet, dass der Beutel bei der Zufuhr zunächst im wesentlichen ohne Berührung des unteren Transportriemens in die gewünschte Position transportiert wird. Dies ist für eine exakte Positionierung von Vorteil, da die Oberfläche der Transportriemen für den Transport zweckmäßigerweise einen hohen Gleitreibungskoeffizienten aufweist, welcher jedoch für eine exakte Positionierung bei der Übergabe nicht hilfreich ist. Der Kontakt zwischen Beutel und Transportriemen wird vorzugsweise erst nach abgeschlossener Positionierung mit Hilfe des absenkbaren Andruckelementes hergestellt.Characterized in that according to a further embodiment, at least in sections, a lower guide plate is provided between the guide member and the lower conveyor belt, it is ensured that the bag is initially transported in the supply substantially without touching the lower conveyor belt in the desired position. This is for an exact positioning of advantage, since the surface of the transport belt for transport expediently has a high coefficient of sliding friction, which, however, is not helpful for an exact positioning in the transfer. The contact between the bag and the transport belt is preferably produced only after the positioning has been completed with the aid of the lowerable pressure element.

Es gibt nun eine Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten, die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Beuteln an einen Lineartransport auszugestalten und weiterzubilden. Hierzu wird beispielsweise verwiesen einerseits auf die dem Patentanspruch 1 nachgeordneten Patentansprüche, andererseits auf die Beschreibung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung. In der Zeichnung zeigt

Fig. 1
schematisch in einer Aufsicht ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Beuteln an einen Lineartransport und
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eine detailliertere Ansicht des Übergabebereiches zwischen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung und dem Lineartransport.
There are now a variety of ways to design and further develop the inventive device for transferring bags to a linear transport. For this purpose, for example, referenced on the one hand to the claims subordinate to claim 1, on the other hand to the description of a preferred embodiment in conjunction with the drawings. In the drawing shows
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schematically in a plan view of an embodiment of an inventive device for transferring bags to a linear transport and
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a more detailed view of the transfer area between the device according to the invention and the linear transport.

Das in Fig. 1 dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Beuteln 1 an ein Lineartransport 2 weist einen Bandförderer 3 als Puffer für die dem Magazin 4 der Anlegerstation 5 zuzuführenden Beutel 1 auf. Die Reibriemen 6 der Anlegerstation 5 transportieren die Beutel 1 in vereinzelter Form auf einen unteren Transportriemen 7 des Lineartransportes 2. Dieser Transport erfolgt bei abgehobenem Andruckelement 8. Nach Abschluss des Transportes eines Beutels 1 auf den unteren Transportriemen 7 wird das Andruckelement 8 abgesenkt, wodurch der Beutel 1 in innigen Kontakt mit dem unteren Transportriemen 7 kommt. Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel weist das Andruckelement 8 ein Stellglied 9 und vier Andruckrollen 10 auf (vgl. Fig. 2).The illustrated in Fig. 1 embodiment of a device according to the invention for the transfer of bags 1 to a linear transport 2 has a belt conveyor 3 as a buffer for the magazine 4 of the feeder station 5 to be fed bag 1. The friction belt 6 of the feeder station 5 transport the bag 1 in a separate form on a lower conveyor belt 7 of the linear transport 2. This transport takes place with lifted pressure element 8. After completion of the transport of a bag 1 on the lower conveyor belt 7, the pressure element 8 is lowered, whereby the Bag 1 comes in intimate contact with the lower conveyor belt 7. In the illustrated embodiment, the pressure element 8 has an actuator 9 and four pressure rollers 10 (see Fig. 2).

Sobald das Andruckelement 8 einen Beutel 1 an den unteren Transportriemen 7 des Lineartransportes 2 andrückt, kann der Lineartransport 2 in Gang gesetzt werden, wodurch die Beutel 1 im Riemenspalt zu nur beispielhaft dargestellten Bearbeitungsstationen 11,12 getaktet transportiert werden. Es ist unmittelbar einsichtig, dass die Beutelübergabe und die Bearbeitungsstationen in einem gleichmäßigen Raster angeordnet sein müssen, um eine getaktete Bearbeitung der Beutel 1 zu ermöglichen.As soon as the pressure element 8 presses a bag 1 against the lower transport belt 7 of the linear transport 2, the linear transport 2 can be set in motion, whereby the bags 1 in the belt gap are transported in a clocked manner to processing stations 11, 12 shown by way of example only. It is immediately apparent that the bag transfer and the processing stations must be arranged in a uniform grid in order to allow a timed processing of the bag 1.

Aus Fig. 1 ist ersichtlich, dass die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Übergabe von Beuteln 1 an einen Lineartransport 2 mit Bandförderer 3, Anlegerstation 5 und Übergabebereich 13 gegenüber dem Lineartransport 2 verschwenkbar angeordnet sind. Der in Fig. 1 von der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung und dem Lineartransport 2 eingeschlossene Winkel von etwa 120° kann somit in weiten Bereichen variiert werden. Entsprechend können die Beutel 1 in verschiedenen Winkeln an den Lineartransport 2 übergeben werden.From Fig. 1 it can be seen that the inventive device for transferring bags 1 to a linear transport 2 with belt conveyor 3, feeder station 5 and transfer area 13 are arranged pivotably relative to the linear transport 2. The included in Fig. 1 of the device according to the invention and the linear transport 2 angle of about 120 ° can thus be varied within wide ranges. Accordingly, the bags 1 can be transferred to the linear transport 2 at different angles.

Die Beutel 1 werden von der Anlegerstation 5 an einen abhebbaren Anschlag 14 transportiert. Dieser Anschlag 14 weist ein Stellglied 15 und ein Anschlagelement 16 auf. Sobald die Beutel 1 auf dem unteren Transportriemen 7 positioniert sind und mit Hilfe des Andruckelementes 8 auf dem unteren Transportriemen 7 fixiert sind kann das Anschlagelement 16 abgehoben werden, um einen einwandfreien Transport der Beutel 1 zu gewährleisten.The bags 1 are transported from the feeder station 5 to a lift-off stop 14. This stop 14 has an actuator 15 and a stop element 16. Once the bag 1 are positioned on the lower conveyor belt 7 and fixed by means of the pressure element 8 on the lower conveyor belt 7, the stop element 16 can be lifted to ensure proper transport of the bag 1.

Vor dem Absenken des Andruckelementes 8 erfolgt eine exakte Positionierung dadurch, dass mit Hilfe eines Zentrieranschlages 17 die Beutel 1 auch quer zur Zufuhrrichtung zentriert werden. Hierzu wird ein Zentrieranschlagelement 18 von einem Stellglied 19 in Richtung eines Abschlussanschlages 20 bewegt und hierdurch der Beutel 1zwischen dem Zentrieranschlagelement 18 und dem Abschlussanschlag 20 zentriert. Über ein weiteres Stellglied 21 ist das Zentrieranschlagelement 18 absenkbar, so dass die Übergabe eines Beutels 1 an den Lineartransport 2 nicht behindert wird.Before lowering the pressure element 8, an exact positioning takes place in that with the aid of a centering stop 17, the bags 1 are also centered transversely to the feed direction. This is a Centering stop member 18 is moved by an actuator 19 in the direction of a Abschlussanschlag 20 and thereby the bag 1 centered between the centering stopper 18 and the end stop 20. Via a further actuator 21, the centering stop element 18 can be lowered, so that the transfer of a bag 1 to the linear transport 2 is not hindered.

Eine sichere Zufuhr der Beutel 1 von der Anlegerstation 5 in den Übergabebereich 13 wird durch ein oberes Führungselement 22 gewährleistet, welches mit dem unteren Transportriemen 7 einen Zuführspalt für die Beutel 1 bildet. Auf den oberen Führungselement 22 ist bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel eine Führungsschiene 23 zur verstellbaren Befestigung des Anschlages 14 vorgesehen, so dass die Position des Anschlages 14 an verschiedene Beutelgrößen angepasst werden kann.A secure supply of the bags 1 from the feeder station 5 into the transfer area 13 is ensured by an upper guide element 22, which forms a feed gap for the bags 1 with the lower transport belt 7. On the upper guide element 22, a guide rail 23 for the adjustable attachment of the stop 14 is provided in the illustrated embodiment, so that the position of the stop 14 can be adapted to different bag sizes.

Schließlich ist zwischen dem oberen Führungselement 22 und dem unteren Transportriemen 7 zumindest abschnittsweise ein unteres Führungsblech 24 angeordnet, welches einen für eine exakte Positionierung hinderlichen Kontakt der Beutel 1 mit dem unteren Transportriemen 7 vor dem Andrücken des Beutels 1 mit Hilfe des Andruckelementes 8 an den unteren Transportriemen 7 weitestgehend vermeidet und so eine exakte Positionierung gewährleistet. In diesem unteren Führungsblech 24 ist, wie in Fig. 1 dargestellt, eine Ausnehmung 25 für das Andruckelement 8 vorgesehen.Finally, at least in sections, a lower guide plate 24 is arranged between the upper guide member 22 and the lower conveyor belt 7, which is a hindrance to exact positioning contact of the bag 1 with the lower conveyor belt 7 before pressing the bag 1 by means of the pressure element 8 to the lower Transport belt 7 largely avoids and thus ensures an exact positioning. In this lower guide plate 24, as shown in Fig. 1, a recess 25 is provided for the pressure element 8.

Zur weiteren Funktionsweise des Lineartransportes 2, der im wesentlichen aus dem unteren Transportriemen 7 und dem oberen Transportriemen 26 besteht, wird auf die bereits eingangs erwährte, mit gleichem Datum eingereichte Anmeldung verwiesen.For further operation of the linear transport 2, which consists essentially of the lower conveyor belt 7 and the upper conveyor belt 26, reference is made to the already mentioned at the beginning, filed with the same date application.

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  1. Device for transferring sachets (1) on to a linear transport (2), the linear transport having an upper and a lower conveyor belt, wherein a liftable pressing element (8) is provided above the lower conveyor belt (7), characterised in that a feeder station (5) for feeding the sachets (1) singly is provided on the lower conveyor belt (7) of the linear transport (2), the device for transferring sachets (1) being mounted on a table which is pivotable relative to the linear transport (2).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the liftable pressing element (8) has at least one roller (10).
  3. Device according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterised in that a liftable stop (14) is provided in the feed direction of the sachets (1).
  4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that a lowerable centring stop (17) is provided which operates substantially transverse to the feed direction of the sachets (1).
  5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that an upper guide element (22) is provided which forms a feed gap with the lower conveyor belt (7).
  6. Device according to claim 5, characterised in that between the upper guide element (22) and the lower conveyor belt (7) a lower guide plate (24) is provided at least in one section.
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