EP1461253B1 - Packaging machine - Google Patents

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EP1461253B1
EP1461253B1 EP03727272A EP03727272A EP1461253B1 EP 1461253 B1 EP1461253 B1 EP 1461253B1 EP 03727272 A EP03727272 A EP 03727272A EP 03727272 A EP03727272 A EP 03727272A EP 1461253 B1 EP1461253 B1 EP 1461253B1
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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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  • the invention relates to a packaging machine with a Transfer device, by means of a product in a package is insertable, and with a circulating brochure conveyor device, the a variety of pincers, in a row arranged holders for receiving one each Prospectus and with the prospectus in the field of Transfer device between the product and the packaging is bringable, so that together with the product in the Packaging is insertable, wherein in the transport of the holder an opening unit arranged with at least one stop is, by means of which the holder to release the prospectus are open, and where the stop depending on from an opening signal of a control device between a holder opening functional position and a Non-functional position is adjustable in which the Pass holder without releasing the brochure on the stop.
  • a packaging machine of the type mentioned usually has a first circulating conveyor for the packaging, for example, a so-called folding carton chain and a second circulating conveyor for the products, for example, a so-called product chain.
  • the two Chains are so synchronized in their movements that the product transverse to the direction of movement of the chains a push-in plunger inserted laterally into the carton can be.
  • a push-in plunger inserted laterally into the carton can be.
  • One in the Packaging to be inserted prospectus is in the prospect forceps chain moved between the product and the carton and by the lateral insertion movement of the product taken by this and introduced into the carton. As soon as the product comes into contact with the brochure, it must the pincer-like holder will be opened and the prospectus release.
  • an opening unit for example in the form of a Stopper or ⁇ ffnerkeils provided on the pincers Holder runs up during its conveying movement, causing open the pliers arms and release the leaflet.
  • the packaging machine may cause minor irregularities occur, as appropriate the feeding of cartons to the carton chain or the delivery of products to the product chain discontinuously takes place, so that either the carton chain in one or more sections not with one Folding box or the product chain in one or more Sections not occupied by a product.
  • the missing a carton or a product is by means of a Detected sensor, whereupon the insertion of the product is omitted or the push-in plunger is not activated.
  • the opening wedge is fixed built-in. This causes the pincer-like holder also opens when no product in a carton is inserted. It has been shown that the in this prospectus released by the uncontrolled Packaging machine can move, causing malfunction the packaging machine and optionally to the temporary Standstill can occur and usually manually must be corrected, which is time consuming and costly is. According to DE 199 18 527 A1 is to remedy this Problems provided, the ⁇ ffnerkeil if necessary from the Transport path of pliers-like holders out into a non-functional position bring to. In this way is achieved that the pincer-like holder opens only and the prospectus releases when in the carton chain, in fact a carton and a product in the product chain are.
  • the cycle times used in a modern packaging machine are available for a work cycle, amount only a few milliseconds. In this time, both must be for the adjustment of the opener wedge necessary conditions, at least detected with respect to the product and the packaging and evaluated as well as the actuator be activated to adjust the stop. It will the push rod, by means of which the product in the packaging is introduced, only activated when a product is present, if a prospectus is present and this carries the correct code and if a packaging or folding box is present.
  • the corresponding queries or detections are in the packaging machine performed and the corresponding data are in one Data storage, the so-called shift register before and are from this retrievable. These data also form the basis for deciding whether to release the pincer-like holder of the prospectus is opened or remains closed.
  • each packaging unit which includes the product, the carton and the prospectus, stored a record containing all essential state and control data of the packaging unit.
  • the data store is designed as a shift register, the records within the shift register in clocked form according to the working stroke of the machine, i. which changing position of the associated packaging unit in the packaging machine to the ejection station deported, i.e. be moved.
  • the shift register is over a Sliding clocked, usually from the drive of the Product chain is tapped.
  • a packaging machine must be able to produce both products and packaging of different format as well to process different brochure formats.
  • the packaging dimensions and the brochure dimensions must be the individual Assemblies of the transfer station of the packaging machine relative to be adjusted to each other.
  • the brochure claw chain with the Pliers opening opener wedge relative to the product chain and / or the folding carton chain adjusted. This leads to, that is also the time at which the opener wedge, if necessary from its non-functional position to its functional position is brought ( ⁇ ffnerkeilzeittician) relative adjusted to the shift time of the shift register is the beginning of a processing cycle of the packaging machine are defined.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a method for Control of a packaging machine called construction create in which an adjustment of the stopper or opener wedge relative to the product chain and / or the carton chain not a conflict between the shift time the shift register and the ⁇ ffnerkeilzeittician leads.
  • a first detector device is provided by means of the insertion movement of the product into the packaging detected and a corresponding insertion signal to the control device is dispensed when the product is inserted becomes.
  • the control device only generates an opening signal, on whose basis the opener wedge in his the pincers Holder opening functional position is brought, if there is an insertion signal, i. the product actually is inserted.
  • the first detector device can immediately the insertion movement of the product, alternatively it is also possible that the first detector device the Push-in movement of the product coming into contact with the product Inserted pushrod detected.
  • the first detector device has a first initiator, which can be initiated by any passing push rod is, and includes a second initiator, only one the product inserting push rod is initiatable.
  • This embodiment is favorable in terms of control technology.
  • the first initiator is preferably present in the transport direction the second initiator and is from each insertion plunger overflowed and initiated, i. regardless of whether the Insert plunger then a push-in movement the product performs or the insertion movement by diverting of the push-in plunger is omitted.
  • the first Initiator overflowing insertion plunger sets a buffer or flag back to a value of 0.
  • the pushrod When the pushrod then an insertion movement of the product begins, it overflows the second initiator and initiates this, whereby the buffer is set to the value 1 becomes. Only if the buffer has the value 1, a Einschubsignal is delivered to the control device. The next insertion plunger sets the buffer Overflow of the first initiator back to the value 0.
  • the initiators of the push rod contactless can be initiated, which is especially true when the initiators of metal detectors, magnetic switches or Photocells are formed, each by the insertion plunger triggered or switched.
  • the first detector device and the opening unit together as a unit in the transport direction of the brochure conveyor are adjustable.
  • the mentioned components on a common adjustable frame stored.
  • This embodiment has the advantage itself that with an adjustment of the opening unit at a format change, for example, when changing the Product size, at the same time the first detector device with the two initiators mentioned to the same Measure is shifted, so the temporal mapping between the first detector device and the opening unit preserved.
  • an additional be provided by means of which detects the position of the next holder to be opened and the corresponding holder signal to the Releases control device.
  • the second detector device thus notes that a holder has a predetermined position has reached.
  • the control device is evaluated whether the pliers-like holder due to the receiving Insertion signal is open or should remain closed and whether the openable holder is correctly aligned. If both conditions are fulfilled, the stop or NC wedge by activation of an actuator placed in the functional position or held in this be determined by the second detector device Holder to open.
  • the actuator of the opener wedge is not activated, runs the pincers Holder past the opening unit or the opener wedge, without being opened. The prospectus will be sent to you another part of the brochure conveying device, for example by means of another stop from the holder removed and removed or stored in a suitable manner.
  • the second detector device preferably together with the first detector device and the opening unit as a unit in the transport device adjusted the brochure conveyor. In this way remains the spatial and thus temporal allocation get the assemblies after an adjustment.
  • the stop spring preloaded to its non-functional position stands, making it the activation of the controllable actuator needed to stop the attack against his To bring spring preload in the functional position or keep in this, as long as that for opening the pliers-like holder and the release of the prospectus necessary Conditions are met.
  • the actuator it can be a pneumatic or hydraulic Actuate adjusting cylinder.
  • the stop or ⁇ ffnerkeil substantially adjustable perpendicular to the transport conveyor and is in particular displaceable.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a transfer device 10 a packaging machine shown, the one in the direction of the arrow FK running, only schematically shown folding carton chain 28 for receiving folding cartons or packaging V and a parallel to it in Has product chain 29 extending in the direction of the arrow PK, on the products to be packaged P are included.
  • the carton chain 28 and the product chain 29 are in their movements synchronized so that the product P by means of a Slide-in plunger 11 in the transfer device 10 across to the direction of movement of the chains 28 and 29 in the open Packaging V can be inserted.
  • the pushrod 11 follows an insertion curve EK.
  • the Opening unit includes an adjustable stop or ⁇ ffnerkeil 13, which is parallel to the transport path PZK the Prospect tong chain 27 and the pincer-like holder 15, 16th extends.
  • the ⁇ ffnerkeil 13 is an actuator 24 assigned by means of the ⁇ ffnerkeil 13 substantially perpendicular to the transport path PZK the pincers Holder 15, 16 between a functional position and a retracted non-functional position is adjustable.
  • the ⁇ ffnerkeil 13 is by means of a not shown Spring biased in its non-functional position.
  • the forceps attached to the nipper chain 27 Holders 15, 16 are known to have jaws or Pliers to clamp the leaflet.
  • owns each holder a transverse to the transport path PZK running Axis, rotatably mounted on the respective rollers 17 and 18 respectively are that a stop part of the holder 15 and 16 respectively form.
  • the stop member with the rollers 17 and 18 is so aligned, that this with the ⁇ ffnerkeil 13 in Appendix come when it is in its functional position.
  • the push-in plunger 11 is a first Assigned detector device 19, are detected by means of can, whether the insertion plunger is moved and thus the product P is inserted.
  • the first detector device 19 includes a first initiator 19a passing by each one Push-in plunger 11 is initiated or damped, and in the transport direction PZK behind the first initiator 19 a arranged second initiator 19 b, the only of a push-in plunger 11 is initiated, the product P inserts.
  • the first initiator 19a sets a buffer or flag back to the value 0, as soon as a push-in plunger 11 happens or passes over him.
  • the Insert plunger 11 via a controlled from the shift register Turnout of the insertion curve EK follows and thus the product P, he also passes the second initiator 19b, whereby the buffer or flag to the value 1 is set.
  • the first detector device 19 with the both initiators 19a and 19b is arranged on a plate 14, the constructively connected to the opening unit 12 is. If the buffer has the value 1, gives the first detector device 19 via a data line L a corresponding insertion signal to a control device 26th
  • a second detector device 20 is provided by means of which it is determined that the next one to opening tong-like holder reaches a predetermined position Has.
  • the second detector device 20 outputs a corresponding one Holder signal to the controller 26 from.
  • the signals are processed.
  • the control device 26 controls the actuator 24 of the Normally open wedge 13, so that this in its functional position is brought.
  • the auf convincedde on the ⁇ ffnerkeil 13 Holder 15 is thus opened, whereby the prospectus is released, so that he of the product P at its Inserted movement and taken into the packaging V can be introduced.
  • the first detector device 19 determines that the Product P is not pushed in, it means that not all for a proper handover of the product P necessary conditions are met.
  • the second initiator 19b is not initiated and sets the cache not to the value 1, so that no insertion signal to the Control device 26 is generated.
  • the control device 26 thus recognizes that the opener wedge for the next pincers To bring the holder to the non-functional position is, so that the holder does not run on the ⁇ ffnerkeil and accordingly not opened.
  • the prospectus remains thus in the pincer-like holder and is replaced by another Location of the brochure tongs chain removed and derived.
  • the first detector device 19, the second detector device 20 and the opening unit 12 together as a unit in the transport direction PZK the Transport conveyor 27 adjusted, where they their maintain mutual alignment.

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Abstract

A packaging machine comprises a transfer device for inserting a product into a package and a circulating leaflet supply device comprising a plurality of tong-like holders which are disposed in a row, for receiving one leaflet each, and for bringing the leaflet into the region of the transfer device between the product and the package such that it can be inserted together with the product into the package. An opening unit with at least one stop is disposed in the transport path of the holders for opening the holders to release the leaflet. The stop can be adjusted in dependence on an opening signal of a control device between an operative position opening the holders and an inoperative position in which the holders pass the stop without releasing the leaflet. A first detector device is thereby provided for detecting the insertion motion of the product into the package and for transmitting a corresponding insertion signal to the control device when the product is being inserted, wherein the control device generates the opening signal only when the insertion signal is present.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackungsmaschine mit einer Übergabevorrichtung, mittels der ein Produkt in eine Verpackung einführbar ist, und mit einer umlaufenden Prospekt-Fördervorrichtung, die eine Vielzahl von zangenartigen, in einer Reihe angeordneten Haltern zur Aufnahme jeweils eines Prospektes aufweist und mit der der Prospekt im Bereich der Übergabevorrichtung zwischen das Produkt und die Verpackung bringbar ist, so dass er zusammen mit dem Produkt in die Verpackung einführbar ist, wobei im Transportweg der Halter eine Öffnungseinheit mit zumindest einem Anschlag angeordnet ist, mittels dessen die Halter zur Freigabe des Prospektes zu öffnen sind, und wobei der Anschlag in Abhängigkeit von einem Öffnersignal einer Steuervorrichtung zwischen einer die Halter öffnenden Funktionsstellung und einer Nicht-Funktionsstellung verstellbar ist, in der die Halter ohne Freigabe des Prospektes an dem Anschlag vorbeilaufen.The invention relates to a packaging machine with a Transfer device, by means of a product in a package is insertable, and with a circulating brochure conveyor device, the a variety of pincers, in a row arranged holders for receiving one each Prospectus and with the prospectus in the field of Transfer device between the product and the packaging is bringable, so that together with the product in the Packaging is insertable, wherein in the transport of the holder an opening unit arranged with at least one stop is, by means of which the holder to release the prospectus are open, and where the stop depending on from an opening signal of a control device between a holder opening functional position and a Non-functional position is adjustable in which the Pass holder without releasing the brochure on the stop.

Eine Verpackungsmaschine der genannten Art besitzt üblicherweise eine 1. umlaufende Fördervorrichtung für die Verpackung, beispielsweise eine sogenannte Faltschachtelkette und eine 2. umlaufende Fördervorrichtung für die Produkte, beispielsweise eine sogenannte Produktkette. Die beiden Ketten sind derart in ihren Bewegungen synchronisiert, dass das Produkt quer zur Bewegungsrichtung der Ketten mittels eines Einschubstößels in die Faltschachtel seitlich eingeschoben werden kann. Bei bestimmten Produkten, beispielsweise Medikamenten, ist es notwendig, zusätzlich auch einen Prospekt oder Beipackzettel in die Verpackung einzubringen. Es ist deshalb eine weitere umlaufende Fördervorrichtung in Form einer sogenannten Prospektzangenkette vorgesehen, die mehrere zangenartige Halter trägt, die jeweils einen Prospekt aufnehmen und durch Klemmung halten können. Ein in die Verpackung einzuschiebender Prospekt wird in der Prospektzangenkette zwischen das Produkt und die Faltschachtel bewegt und durch die seitliche Einschubbewegung des Produktes von diesem mitgenommen und in die Faltschachtel eingeführt. Sobald das Produkt mit dem Prospekt in Anlage kommt, muß der zangenartige Halter geöffnet werden und den Prospekt freigeben. Zu diesem Zweck ist im Bereich der Übergabevorrichtung eine Öffnungseinheit beispielsweise in Form eines Anschlags oder Öffnerkeils vorgesehen, auf den der zangenartige Halter bei seiner Förderbewegung aufläuft, wodurch die Zangenarme öffnen und den Prospekt freigeben.A packaging machine of the type mentioned usually has a first circulating conveyor for the packaging, for example, a so-called folding carton chain and a second circulating conveyor for the products, for example, a so-called product chain. The two Chains are so synchronized in their movements that the product transverse to the direction of movement of the chains a push-in plunger inserted laterally into the carton can be. For certain products, for example Medicines, it is necessary, in addition, also one Prospectus or package insert in the packaging. It is therefore another circulating conveyor in Form of a so-called prospect forceps chain provided, the several pincer-like holders, each holding a leaflet record and hold by clamping. One in the Packaging to be inserted prospectus is in the prospect forceps chain moved between the product and the carton and by the lateral insertion movement of the product taken by this and introduced into the carton. As soon as the product comes into contact with the brochure, it must the pincer-like holder will be opened and the prospectus release. For this purpose is in the field of transfer device an opening unit, for example in the form of a Stopper or Öffnerkeils provided on the pincers Holder runs up during its conveying movement, causing open the pliers arms and release the leaflet.

Während des Betriebes der Verpackungsmaschine kann es zu kleineren Unregelmäßigkeiten kommen, wodurch gegebenenfalls die Zuführung von Faltschachteln zu der Faltschachtelkette oder die Zuführung von Produkten zu der Produktkette diskontinuierlich erfolgt, so daß entweder die Faltschachtelkette in einem oder mehreren Abschnitten nicht mit einer Faltschachtel oder die Produktkette in einem oder mehreren Abschnitten nicht mit einem Produkt belegt ist. Das Fehlen einer Faltschachtel oder eines Produktes wird mittels einer Sensorik erkannt, woraufhin der Einschub des Produktes unterbleibt bzw. der Einschubstößel nicht aktiviert wird. During operation of the packaging machine may cause minor irregularities occur, as appropriate the feeding of cartons to the carton chain or the delivery of products to the product chain discontinuously takes place, so that either the carton chain in one or more sections not with one Folding box or the product chain in one or more Sections not occupied by a product. The missing a carton or a product is by means of a Detected sensor, whereupon the insertion of the product is omitted or the push-in plunger is not activated.

In älteren Verpackungsmaschinen ist der Öffnerkeil fest eingebaut. Dies führt dazu, dass der zangenartige Halter auch dann öffnet, wenn kein Produkt in eine Faltschachtel eingeschoben wird. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass sich der in diesem Fall freigegebene Prospekt unkontrolliert durch die Verpackungsmaschine bewegen kann, was zu Funktionsstörungen der Verpackungsmaschine und gegebenenfalls zu deren zeitweiligem Stillstand führen kann und in der Regel manuell behoben werden muss, was zeitaufwendig und kostenintensiv ist. Gemäß der DE 199 18 527 A1 ist zur Behebung dieses Problems vorgesehen, den Öffnerkeil bei Bedarf aus dem Transportweg der zangenartigen Halter heraus in eine Nicht-Funktionsstellung zu bringen. Auf diese Weise ist erreicht, dass der zangenartige Halter nur dann öffnet und den Prospekt freigibt, wenn in der Faltschachtelkette tatsächlich eine Faltschachtel und in der Produktkette ein Produkt vorhanden sind. Bei nicht vorhandener Faltschachtel oder nicht vorhandenem Produkt wird der Öffnerkeil aus dem Transportweg der zangenartigen Halter herausgefahren, so dass der zangenartige Halter mit dem Prospekt an dem Öffnerkeil vorbeiläuft und von diesem nicht geöffnet wird. Sodann kehrt der Öffnerkeil in seine Funktionsstellung zurück, um den nächsten zangenartigen Halter zu öffnen, sofern die dafür notwendigen Bedingungen erfüllt sind.In older packaging machines, the opening wedge is fixed built-in. This causes the pincer-like holder also opens when no product in a carton is inserted. It has been shown that the in this prospectus released by the uncontrolled Packaging machine can move, causing malfunction the packaging machine and optionally to the temporary Standstill can occur and usually manually must be corrected, which is time consuming and costly is. According to DE 199 18 527 A1 is to remedy this Problems provided, the Öffnerkeil if necessary from the Transport path of pliers-like holders out into a non-functional position bring to. In this way is achieved that the pincer-like holder opens only and the prospectus releases when in the carton chain, in fact a carton and a product in the product chain are. If carton is missing or not existing product is the Öffnerkeil from the transport route the pliers-like holder pulled out, leaving the pincer-like holder with the brochure on the Öffnerkeil passes and is not opened by this. Then it returns the opener wedge returns to its functional position to the next pincer-like holder to open, provided that necessary conditions are met.

Die Taktzeiten, die in einer modernen Verpackungsmaschine für einen Arbeitszyklus zur Verfügung stehen, betragen nur wenige Millisekunden. In dieser Zeit müssen sowohl die für die Verstellung des Öffnerkeil notwendigen Bedingungen zumindest bezüglich des Produkts und der Verpackung detektiert und ausgewertet als auch die Betätigungseinrichtung zur Verstellung des Anschlags aktiviert werden. Dabei wird der Einschubstößel, mittels dessen das Produkt in die Verpackung eingeführt wird, nur dann aktiviert, wenn ein Produkt vorhanden ist, wenn ein Prospekt vorhanden ist und dieser den richtigen Code trägt und wenn eine Verpackung oder Faltschachtel vorhanden ist. Die entsprechenden Abfragen bzw. Erfassungen werden in der Verpackungsmaschine durchgeführt und die entsprechenden Daten liegen in einem Datenspeicher, dem sogenannten Schieberegister vor und sind aus diesem abrufbar. Diese Daten bilden auch die Grundlage für die Entscheidung, ob der zangenartige Halter zur Freigabe des Prospektes geöffnet wird oder geschlossen bleibt.The cycle times used in a modern packaging machine are available for a work cycle, amount only a few milliseconds. In this time, both must be for the adjustment of the opener wedge necessary conditions, at least detected with respect to the product and the packaging and evaluated as well as the actuator be activated to adjust the stop. It will the push rod, by means of which the product in the packaging is introduced, only activated when a product is present, if a prospectus is present and this carries the correct code and if a packaging or folding box is present. The corresponding queries or detections are in the packaging machine performed and the corresponding data are in one Data storage, the so-called shift register before and are from this retrievable. These data also form the basis for deciding whether to release the pincer-like holder of the prospectus is opened or remains closed.

In der Verpackungsmaschine ist für jede Verpackungseinheit, die das Produkt, die Faltschachtelund den Prospekt umfasst, ein Datensatz gespeichert, der alle wesentlichen Zustands- und Steuerungsdaten der Verpackungseinheit enthält. Da gleichzeitig eine Vielzahl von Verpackungseinheiten in der Verpackungsmaschine verarbeitet werden und die Verpackungsmaschine durchlaufen, ist es bekannt, die Datensätze in einem gemeinsamen Datenspeicher abzulegen. Der Datenspeicher ist als Schieberegister ausgebildet, wobei die Datensätze innerhalb des Schieberegisters in getakteter Form entsprechend dem Arbeitstakt der Maschine, d.h. der sich ändernden Position der zugeordneten Verpackungseinheit in der Verpackungsmaschine bis zur Auswurfstation verschleppt, d.h. verschoben werden. Das Schieberegister wird über einen Schiebetakt getaktet, der üblicherweise von dem Antrieb der Produktkette abgegriffen wird.In the packaging machine is for each packaging unit, which includes the product, the carton and the prospectus, stored a record containing all essential state and control data of the packaging unit. Because at the same time a multiplicity of packing units in the packaging machine and the packaging machine go through, it is known the records store in a common data store. The data store is designed as a shift register, the records within the shift register in clocked form according to the working stroke of the machine, i. which changing position of the associated packaging unit in the packaging machine to the ejection station deported, i.e. be moved. The shift register is over a Sliding clocked, usually from the drive of the Product chain is tapped.

Eine Verpackungsmaschine muss in der Lage sein, sowohl Produkte und Verpackungen unterschiedlichen Formats als auch unterschiedliche Prospektformate zu verarbeiten. In Abhängigkeit von den Produktabmessungen, den Verpackungsabmessungen und den Prospektabmessungen müssen die einzelnen Baugruppen der Übergabestation der Verpackungsmaschine relativ zueinander verstellt werden. Bei einem Formatwechsel wird üblicherweise auch die Prospektzangenkette mit dem die Zange öffnenden Öffnerkeil relativ zu der Produktkette und/oder der Faltschachtelkette verstellt. Dies führt dazu, dass auch der Zeitpunkt, an dem der Öffnerkeil gegebenenfalls von seiner Nicht-Funktionsstellung in seine Funktionsstellung gebracht wird (Öffnerkeilzeitpunkt) relativ zu dem Schiebezeitpunkt des Schieberegisters verstellt wird, der den Beginn eines Bearbeitungstaktes der Verpackungsmaschine definiert. Aufgrund der Verstellung des Öffnerkeilzeitpunktes relativ zu dem Schiebezeitpunkt des Schieberegisters kann es zu einer Situation kommen, in der die beiden Zeitpunkte zusammenfallen oder zumindest so nahe beieinander liegen, dass sie von der Steuerung nicht als zwei unabhängige Signale erkannt und verarbeitet werden können. Aufgrund dieser Situation kann es zu unverträglichen Abläufen in der Steuerung und zu unzulässigen Betriebszuständen kommen, aufgrund derer die Verpackungsmaschine abschaltet und eine Störung signalisiert. Zur Behebung der Störung müssen die mechanischen und elektronischen Einstellungen der Verpackungsmaschine und insbesondere der Prospektzangenkette relativ zur Produktkette verändert werden, bis ein sicherer Betriebszustand gegeben ist. Eine derartige Verstellung ist zwar möglich, da bei der Übergabe des Prospektes aus dem zangenartigen Halter der Prospektzangenkette eine gewisse zeitliche Toleranz gegeben ist, jedoch ist die Behebung der Störung aufwendig und beeinflusst die Leistungsfähigkeit der Verpackungsmaschine nachteilig.A packaging machine must be able to produce both products and packaging of different format as well to process different brochure formats. Dependent on from the product dimensions, the packaging dimensions and the brochure dimensions must be the individual Assemblies of the transfer station of the packaging machine relative to be adjusted to each other. In a format change Usually also the brochure claw chain with the Pliers opening opener wedge relative to the product chain and / or the folding carton chain adjusted. This leads to, that is also the time at which the opener wedge, if necessary from its non-functional position to its functional position is brought (Öffnerkeilzeitpunkt) relative adjusted to the shift time of the shift register is the beginning of a processing cycle of the packaging machine Are defined. Due to the adjustment of the Öffnerkeilzeitpunktes relative to the shift time of Shift register may cause a situation in which the two times coincide or at least so close lie together that they are not considered by the controller two independent signals are detected and processed can. Due to this situation it can become incompatible Procedures in the control and inadmissible operating states come because of which the packaging machine turns off and signals a fault. To remedy The fault must be the mechanical and electronic Settings of the packaging machine and in particular the Brochure forceps chain can be changed relative to the product chain, until a safe operating condition is given. A Such adjustment is possible, as at the transfer the prospectus from the pincer-like holder of the brochure forceps chain given a certain temporal tolerance, however, the elimination of the disturbance is complicated and influenced the efficiency of the packaging machine disadvantageous.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Verpackungsmaschine genannten Aufbaus zu schaffen, bei der eine Verstellung des Anschlags oder Öffnerkeils relativ zu der Produktkette und/oder der Faltschachtelkette nicht zu einem Konflikt zwischen dem Schiebezeitpunkt des Schieberegisters und dem Öffnerkeilzeitpunkt führt. The invention has for its object to provide a method for Control of a packaging machine called construction create in which an adjustment of the stopper or opener wedge relative to the product chain and / or the carton chain not a conflict between the shift time the shift register and the Öffnerkeilzeitpunkt leads.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß bei einer Verpackungsmaschine mit den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention in a packaging machine with the characterizing features of claim 1 solved.

Dabei wird von der Grundüberlegung ausgegangen, für die Initiierung der Öffnungsbewegung des zangenartigen Halters nicht direkt auf die genannten Daten des Schieberegisters zuzugreifen, sondern diese nur mittelbar zu verwenden, indem eine erste Detektorvorrichtung vorgesehen ist, mittels der die Einschubbewegung des Produktes in die Verpackung erfasst und ein entsprechendes Einschubsignal an die Steuervorrichtung abgegeben wird, wenn das Produkt eingeschoben wird. Die Steuervorrichtung erzeugt nur dann ein Öffnersignal, auf dessen Grundlage der Öffnerkeil in seine den zangenartigen Halter öffnende Funktionsstellung gebracht wird, wenn ein Einschubsignal vorliegt, d.h. das Produkt tatsächlich eingeschoben wird.It is based on the basic idea, for the Initiation of the opening movement of the pincer-like holder not directly to the mentioned data of the shift register but to use them only indirectly by a first detector device is provided by means of the insertion movement of the product into the packaging detected and a corresponding insertion signal to the control device is dispensed when the product is inserted becomes. The control device only generates an opening signal, on whose basis the opener wedge in his the pincers Holder opening functional position is brought, if there is an insertion signal, i. the product actually is inserted.

Eine Einschubbewegung des Produktes tritt nur bei Initiierung des Einschubstößels auf, die wiederum von der Einhaltung der oben genannten Bedingungen (Prospekt vorhanden? Produkt vorhanden? Faltschachtel vorhanden? Prospektcode korrekt?) abhängig ist. Wenn somit die erste Detektorvorrichtung feststellt, dass der Einschubstößel bewegt bzw. das Produkt eingeschoben wird, müssen die oben genannten Bedingungen sämtlich erfüllt sein. Das Einschubsignal zeigt somit an, ob der Prospekt durch Öffnen des zugeordneten zangenartigen Halters freizugeben ist oder nicht.An insertion movement of the product occurs only at initiation of the push-in plunger, in turn, by the compliance the above conditions (brochure available? Product available? Folding box available? Prospectus code correct?). Thus, when the first detector device determines that the insertion plunger moves or the product is inserted, the above must be Conditions are all fulfilled. The insertion signal shows Thus, whether the prospectus by opening the assigned pincer-like holder is free or not.

Die erste Detektorvorrichtung kann unmittelbar die Einschubbewegung des Produktes erfassen, alternativ ist es jedoch auch möglich, dass die erste Detektorvorrichtung die Einschubbewegung des mit dem Produkt in Anlage tretenden Einschubstößels erfasst. The first detector device can immediately the insertion movement of the product, alternatively it is also possible that the first detector device the Push-in movement of the product coming into contact with the product Inserted pushrod detected.

In bevorzugter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die erste Detektorvorrichtung einen ersten Initiator, der von jedem vorbeilaufenden Einschubstößel initiierbar ist, und einen zweiten Initiator umfasst, der nur von einem das Produkt einschiebenden Einschubstößel initiierbar ist. Diese Ausgestaltung ist steuerungstechnisch günstig. Der erste Initiator liegt vorzugsweise in Transportrichtung vor dem zweiten Initiator und wird von jedem Einschubstößel überlaufen und initiiert, d.h. unabhängig davon, ob der Einschubstößel dann eine das Produkt einschiebende Einschubbewegung ausführt oder die Einschubbewegung durch Wegweichen des Einschubstößels unterbleibt. Der den ersten Initiator überlaufende Einschubstößel setzt einen Zwischenspeicher bzw. Merker auf einen Wert 0 zurück. Wenn der Einschubstößel daraufhin eine Einschubbewegung des Produktes beginnt, überläuft er den zweiten Initiator und initiiert diesen, wodurch der Zwischenspeicher auf den Wert 1 gesetzt wird. Nur wenn der Zwischenspeicher den Wert 1 besitzt, wird ein Einschubsignal an die Steuervorrichtung abgegeben. Der nächste Einschubstößel setzt den Zwischenspeicher bei Überlaufen des ersten Initiators wieder auf den Wert 0 zurück.In a preferred embodiment of the invention is provided in that the first detector device has a first initiator, which can be initiated by any passing push rod is, and includes a second initiator, only one the product inserting push rod is initiatable. This embodiment is favorable in terms of control technology. Of the first initiator is preferably present in the transport direction the second initiator and is from each insertion plunger overflowed and initiated, i. regardless of whether the Insert plunger then a push-in movement the product performs or the insertion movement by diverting of the push-in plunger is omitted. The first Initiator overflowing insertion plunger sets a buffer or flag back to a value of 0. When the pushrod then an insertion movement of the product begins, it overflows the second initiator and initiates this, whereby the buffer is set to the value 1 becomes. Only if the buffer has the value 1, a Einschubsignal is delivered to the control device. The next insertion plunger sets the buffer Overflow of the first initiator back to the value 0.

In bevorzugter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Initiatoren von dem Einschubstößel berührungslos initiierbar sind, was insbesondere dann gegeben ist, wenn die Initiatoren von Metalldetektoren, Magnetschaltern oder Lichtschranken gebildet sind, die jeweils durch den Einschubstößel ausgelöst bzw. geschaltet werden.In a preferred embodiment of the invention is provided that the initiators of the push rod contactless can be initiated, which is especially true when the initiators of metal detectors, magnetic switches or Photocells are formed, each by the insertion plunger triggered or switched.

In bevorzugter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die erste Detektorvorrichtung und die Öffnungseinheit zusammen als Einheit in Transportrichtung der Prospekt-Fördervorrichtung verstellbar sind. Zu diesem Zweck sind die genannten Bauteile an einem gemeinsamen verstellbaren Gestell gelagert. Diese Ausgestaltung bringt den Vorteil mit sich, dass bei einer Verstellung der Öffnungseinheit bei einem Formatwechsel, beispielsweise bei einer Änderung der Produktgröße, gleichzeitig auch die erste Detektorvorrichtung mit den beiden genannten Initiatoren um das gleiche Maß verschoben wird, so dass die zeitliche Zuordnung zwischen der ersten Detektorvorrichtung und der Öffnungseinheit erhalten bleibt.In a preferred embodiment of the invention is provided that the first detector device and the opening unit together as a unit in the transport direction of the brochure conveyor are adjustable. For this purpose, the mentioned components on a common adjustable frame stored. This embodiment has the advantage itself that with an adjustment of the opening unit at a format change, for example, when changing the Product size, at the same time the first detector device with the two initiators mentioned to the same Measure is shifted, so the temporal mapping between the first detector device and the opening unit preserved.

Darüber hinaus kann in Weiterbildung der Erfindung eine zusätzliche zweite Detektorvorrichtung vorgesehen sein, mittels der die Position des nächsten zu öffnenden Halters erfasst wird und die ein entsprechendes Haltersignal an die Steuervorrichtung abgibt. Die zweite Detektorvorrichtung stellt somit fest, dass ein Halter eine vorbestimmte Position erreicht hat. In der Steuervorrichtung wird ausgewertet, ob der zangenartige Halter aufgrund des empfangenden Einschubsignals zu öffnen ist oder geschlossen bleiben soll und,ob der zu öffnende Halter korrekt ausgerichtet ist. Wenn beide Bedingungen erfüllt sind, kann der Anschlag bzw. Öffnerkeil durch Aktivierung einer Betätigungsvorrichtung in die Funktionsstellung gebracht bzw. in dieser gehalten werden, um den von der zweiten Detektorvorrichtung ermittelten Halter zu öffnen. Wenn die Betätigungsvorrichtung des Öffnerkeils nicht aktiviert wird, läuft der zangenartige Halter an der Öffnungseinheit bzw. dem Öffnerkeil vorbei, ohne geöffnet zu werden. Der Prospekt wird dann an einer anderen Stelle der Prospekt-Fördervorrichtung beispielsweise mittels eines weiteren Anschlags aus dem Halter entnommen und abgeführt bzw. in geeigneter Weise abgelegt.In addition, in the invention, an additional be provided by means of which detects the position of the next holder to be opened and the corresponding holder signal to the Releases control device. The second detector device thus notes that a holder has a predetermined position has reached. In the control device is evaluated whether the pliers-like holder due to the receiving Insertion signal is open or should remain closed and whether the openable holder is correctly aligned. If both conditions are fulfilled, the stop or NC wedge by activation of an actuator placed in the functional position or held in this be determined by the second detector device Holder to open. When the actuator of the opener wedge is not activated, runs the pincers Holder past the opening unit or the opener wedge, without being opened. The prospectus will be sent to you another part of the brochure conveying device, for example by means of another stop from the holder removed and removed or stored in a suitable manner.

Bei einem Formatwechsel wird die zweite Detektorvorrichtung vorzugsweise zusammen mit der ersten Detektorvorrichtung und der Öffnungseinheit als Einheit in Transportvorrichtung der Prospekt-Fördervorrichtung verstellt. Auf diese Weise bleibt auch die räumliche und somit auch zeitliche Zuordnung der Baugruppen nach einer Verstellung erhalten.In a format change, the second detector device preferably together with the first detector device and the opening unit as a unit in the transport device adjusted the brochure conveyor. In this way remains the spatial and thus temporal allocation get the assemblies after an adjustment.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Anschlag unter Federvorspannung in seine Nicht-Funktionsstellung steht, so dass es der Aktivierung der steuerbaren Betätigungsvorrichtung bedarf, um den Anschlag entgegen seiner Federvorspannung in die Funktionsstellung zu bringen oder in dieser zu halten, solange die für das Öffnen des zangenartigen Halters und die Freigabe des Prospektes notwendigen Bedingungen erfüllt sind. Bei der Betätigungsvorrichtung kann es sich um einen pneumatischen oder hydraulischen Verstellzylinder handeln. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass der Anschlag bzw. Öffnerkeil im wesentlichen senkrecht zur Transport-Fördervorrichtung verstellbar und insbesondere verschieblich ist.In a further development of the invention, it is provided that the stop spring preloaded to its non-functional position stands, making it the activation of the controllable actuator needed to stop the attack against his To bring spring preload in the functional position or keep in this, as long as that for opening the pliers-like holder and the release of the prospectus necessary Conditions are met. In the actuator it can be a pneumatic or hydraulic Actuate adjusting cylinder. In particular, it is envisaged that the stop or Öffnerkeil substantially adjustable perpendicular to the transport conveyor and is in particular displaceable.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Merkmale der Erfindung sind aus der folgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung ersichtlich, wobei die einzige Figur eine schematische Darstellung einer Übergabevorrichtung in einer Verpackungsmaschine zeigt.Further details and features of the invention are made the following description of an embodiment below Referring to the drawing, wherein the only Figure is a schematic representation of a transfer device in a packaging machine shows.

In der Figur ist in schematischer Darstellung eine Übergabevorrichtung 10 einer Verpackungsmaschine dargestellt, die eine in Richtung des Pfeils FK verlaufende, nur schematisch dargestellte Faltschachtelkette 28 zur Aufnahme von Faltschachteln oder Verpackungen V und eine parallel dazu in Richtung des Pfeils PK verlaufende Produktkette 29 aufweist, auf der zu verpackende Produkte P aufgenommen sind. Zur Vereinfachung der Darstellung sind in der Figur nur eine Verpackung V und ein Produkt P dargestellt. Die Faltschachtelkette 28 und die Produktkette 29 sind in ihren Bewegungen so synchronisiert, dass das Produkt P mittels eines Einschubstößels 11 in der Übergabevorrichtung 10 quer zur Bewegungsrichtung der Ketten 28 und 29 in die geöffnete Verpackung V eingeschoben werden kann. Der Einschubstößel 11 folgt dabei einer Einschubkurve EK.In the figure is a schematic representation of a transfer device 10 a packaging machine shown, the one in the direction of the arrow FK running, only schematically shown folding carton chain 28 for receiving folding cartons or packaging V and a parallel to it in Has product chain 29 extending in the direction of the arrow PK, on the products to be packaged P are included. To simplify the illustration are in the figure, only one Packaging V and a product P shown. The carton chain 28 and the product chain 29 are in their movements synchronized so that the product P by means of a Slide-in plunger 11 in the transfer device 10 across to the direction of movement of the chains 28 and 29 in the open Packaging V can be inserted. The pushrod 11 follows an insertion curve EK.

Zwischen der Faltschachtelkette 28 und der Produktkette 29 verläuft unterhalb und parallel zu diesen eine umlaufende Prospektzangenkette 27 (Transportweg PZK), die in regelmäßigen Abständen eine Vielzahl von zangenartigen Haltern 15, 16 trägt, zwischen deren Backen jeweils ein nicht dargestellter Prospekt in aufrechter Ausrichtung festklemmbar ist. Der Prospekt ist so geführt, dass er im Bereich der Übergabevorrichtung 10 zwischen der Verpackung V und dem Produkt P liegt und beim seitlichen Einschieben des Produktes P in die Verpackung V von diesem mitgenommen und in die Verpackung V eingeführt wird. Beim Einführen des Prospektes in die Verpackung V muss der den Prospekt klemmende Halter 15, 16 geöffnet werden. Zu diesem Zweck ist in der Übergabevorrichtung 10 eine Öffnungseinheit 12 vorgesehen. Die Öffnungseinheit umfasst einen verstellbaren Anschlag oder Öffnerkeil 13, der sich parallel zum Transportweg PZK der Prospektzangenkette 27 bzw. der zangenartigen Halter 15, 16 erstreckt. Dem Öffnerkeil 13 ist eine Betätigungsvorrichtung 24 zugeordnet, mittels der der Öffnerkeil 13 im wesentlichen senkrecht zum Transportweg PZK der zangenartigen Halter 15, 16 zwischen einer Funktionsstellung und einer zurückgezogenen Nicht-Funktionsstellung verstellbar ist. Der Öffnerkeil 13 ist dabei mittels einer nicht dargestellten Feder in seine Nicht-Funktionsstellung vorgespannt.Between the carton chain 28 and the product chain 29 runs below and parallel to these one circumferential Prospect nipper chain 27 (transport path PZK), which in regular Distances a plurality of pliers-like holders 15, 16 carries, between the cheeks one unrepresented Brochure can be clamped in an upright orientation is. The prospectus is so led that he is in the range of Transfer device 10 between the package V and the Product P lies and during the lateral insertion of the product P taken in the packaging V of this and in the Packaging V is introduced. When inserting the brochure in the packaging V of the prospectus clamped holder 15, 16 to be opened. For this purpose is in the transfer device 10 an opening unit 12 is provided. The Opening unit includes an adjustable stop or Öffnerkeil 13, which is parallel to the transport path PZK the Prospect tong chain 27 and the pincer-like holder 15, 16th extends. The Öffnerkeil 13 is an actuator 24 assigned by means of the Öffnerkeil 13 substantially perpendicular to the transport path PZK the pincers Holder 15, 16 between a functional position and a retracted non-functional position is adjustable. The Öffnerkeil 13 is by means of a not shown Spring biased in its non-functional position.

Die an der Prospektzangenkette 27 angebrachten zangenartigen Halter 15, 16 besitzen bekannterweise Klemmbacken oder Zangen, um den Prospekt festzuklemmen. Darüber hinaus besitzt jeder Halter eine quer zum Transportweg PZK verlaufende Achse, auf der jeweils Rollen 17 bzw. 18 drehbar gelagert sind, die ein Anschlagteil des Halters 15 bzw. 16 bilden. Das Anschlagteil mit den Rollen 17 bzw. 18 ist so ausgerichtet, dass diese mit dem Öffnerkeil 13 in Anlage kommen, wenn sich dieser in seiner Funktionsstellung befindet.The forceps attached to the nipper chain 27 Holders 15, 16 are known to have jaws or Pliers to clamp the leaflet. In addition, owns each holder a transverse to the transport path PZK running Axis, rotatably mounted on the respective rollers 17 and 18 respectively are that a stop part of the holder 15 and 16 respectively form. The stop member with the rollers 17 and 18 is so aligned, that this with the Öffnerkeil 13 in Appendix come when it is in its functional position.

Wie die Figur zeigt, ist dem Einschubstößel 11 eine erste Detektorvorrichtung 19 zugeordnet, mittels der erfasst werden kann, ob der Einschubstößel verschoben wird und somit das Produkt P einschiebt. Die erste Detektorvorrichtung 19 umfasst einen ersten Initiator 19a , der von jedem vorbeilaufenden Einschubstößel 11 initiiert bzw. bedämpft wird, sowie einen in Transportrichtung PZK hinter dem ersten Initiator 19a angeordneten zweiten Initiator 19b, der nur von einem Einschubstößel 11 initiiert wird, der das Produkt P einschiebt. Der erste Initiator 19a setzt einen Zwischenspeicher bzw. Merker auf den Wert 0 zurück, sobald ein Einschubstößel 11 passiert oder über ihn hinwegläuft. Wenn der Einschubstößel 11 über eine aus dem Schieberegister gesteuerte Weiche der Einschubkurve EK folgt und somit das Produkt P einschiebt, passiert er auch den zweiten Initiator 19b, wodurch der Zwischenspeicher bzw. Merker auf den Wert 1 gesetzt wird. Die erste Detektorvorrichtung 19 mit dem beiden Initiatoren 19a und 19b ist auf einer Platte 14 angeordnet, die konstruktiv mit der Öffnungseinheit 12 verbunden ist. Wenn der Zwischenspeicher den Wert 1 besitzt, gibt die erste Detektorvorrichtung 19 über eine Datenleitung L ein entsprechendes Einschubsignal an eine Steuervorrichtung 26.As the figure shows, the push-in plunger 11 is a first Assigned detector device 19, are detected by means of can, whether the insertion plunger is moved and thus the product P is inserted. The first detector device 19 includes a first initiator 19a passing by each one Push-in plunger 11 is initiated or damped, and in the transport direction PZK behind the first initiator 19 a arranged second initiator 19 b, the only of a push-in plunger 11 is initiated, the product P inserts. The first initiator 19a sets a buffer or flag back to the value 0, as soon as a push-in plunger 11 happens or passes over him. If the Insert plunger 11 via a controlled from the shift register Turnout of the insertion curve EK follows and thus the product P, he also passes the second initiator 19b, whereby the buffer or flag to the value 1 is set. The first detector device 19 with the both initiators 19a and 19b is arranged on a plate 14, the constructively connected to the opening unit 12 is. If the buffer has the value 1, gives the first detector device 19 via a data line L a corresponding insertion signal to a control device 26th

Darüber hinaus ist nahe der Prospektzangenkette 27 vor der Öffnungseinheit 12 eine zweite Detektorvorrichtung 20 vorgesehen, mittels der festgestellt wird, dass der nächste zu öffnende zangenartige Halter eine vorbestimmte Position erreicht hat. Die zweite Detektorvorrichtung 20 gibt ein entsprechendes Haltersignal an die Steuervorrichtung 26 ab. In der Steuervorrichtung 26 werden die Signale verarbeitet. Wenn die erste Detektorvorrichtung 19 festgestellt hat, dass das Produkt P eingeschoben wird, und wenn die zweite Detektorvorrichtung 20 feststellt, dass der nächste Halter seine Soll-Position erreicht hat, bedeutet dies, das alle notwendigen Bedingungen für die Freigabe des Prospektes aus dem zangenartigen Halter 15 bzw. 16 erfüllt sind. Die Steuervorrichtung 26 steuert die Betätigungseinrichtung 24 des Öffnerkeils 13 an, so dass dieser in seine Funktionsstellung gebracht wird. Der auf den Öffnerkeil 13 auflaufende Halter 15 wird somit geöffnet, wodurch der Prospekt freigegeben ist, so dass er von dem Produkt P bei dessen Einschubbewegung mitgenommen und in die Verpackung V eingeführt werden kann.In addition, close to the nipper chain 27 before the Opening unit 12, a second detector device 20 is provided by means of which it is determined that the next one to opening tong-like holder reaches a predetermined position Has. The second detector device 20 outputs a corresponding one Holder signal to the controller 26 from. In the controller 26, the signals are processed. When the first detector device 19 has detected that the product P is inserted, and if the second Detector device 20 determines that the next holder has reached its target position, it means all this necessary conditions for the release of the prospectus the pliers-like holder 15 and 16 are met. The control device 26 controls the actuator 24 of the Normally open wedge 13, so that this in its functional position is brought. The auflaufende on the Öffnerkeil 13 Holder 15 is thus opened, whereby the prospectus is released, so that he of the product P at its Inserted movement and taken into the packaging V can be introduced.

Wenn die erste Detektorvorrichtung 19 feststellt, dass das Produkt P nicht eingeschoben.wird, bedeutet dies, dass nicht alle für eine ordnungsgemäße Übergabe des Produktes P notwendigen Bedingungen erfüllt sind. Der zweite Initiator 19b wird nicht initiiert und setzt den Zwischenspeicher nicht auf den Wert 1, so dass kein Einschubsignal an die Steuervorrichtung 26 erzeugt wird. Die Steuervorrichtung 26 erkennt somit, dass der Öffnerkeil für den nächsten zangenartigen Halter in die Nicht-Funktionsstellung zu bringen ist, damit der Halter nicht auf den Öffnerkeil aufläuft und dementsprechend nicht geöffnet wird. Der Prospekt verbleibt somit in dem zangenartigen Halter und wird von einer anderen Stelle der Prospektzangenkette entnommen und abgeleitet.When the first detector device 19 determines that the Product P is not pushed in, it means that not all for a proper handover of the product P necessary conditions are met. The second initiator 19b is not initiated and sets the cache not to the value 1, so that no insertion signal to the Control device 26 is generated. The control device 26 thus recognizes that the opener wedge for the next pincers To bring the holder to the non-functional position is, so that the holder does not run on the Öffnerkeil and accordingly not opened. The prospectus remains thus in the pincer-like holder and is replaced by another Location of the brochure tongs chain removed and derived.

Bei einer Verstellung der Verpackungsmaschine auf ein anderes Produktformat werden die erste Detektorvorrichtung 19, die zweite Detektorvorrichtung 20 und die Öffnungseinheit 12 gemeinsam als Einheit in Transportrichtung PZK der Transport-Fördervorrichtung 27 verstellt, wobei sie ihre gegenseitige Ausrichtung beibehalten.When adjusting the packaging machine to another Product format, the first detector device 19, the second detector device 20 and the opening unit 12 together as a unit in the transport direction PZK the Transport conveyor 27 adjusted, where they their maintain mutual alignment.

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  1. Packaging machine comprising a transfer device for inserting a product (P) into a package (V) and with a circulating leaflet supply device (27) comprising a plurality of tong-like holders (15, 16) which are disposed in a row, for receiving one leaflet each, and for bringing the leaflet into the region of the transfer device between the product (P) and the package (V), such that it can be inserted together with the product (P) into the package (V), wherein an opening unit (12) is disposed in the transport path of the holders (15, 16) having at least one stop (13) for opening the holders (15, 16) to release the leaflet, wherein the stop (13) can be adjusted in dependence on an opening signal of a control device (26) between an operative position opening the holders (15, 16) and an inoperative position in which the holders (15, 16) pass the stop (13) without releasing the leaflet, characterized in that a first detector device (19) is provided which detects the insertion motion of the product (P) into the package (V) and transmits a corresponding insertion signal to the control device (26) when the product (P) is being inserted, wherein the control device (26) generates an opening signal only when the insertion signal is present.
  2. Packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the first detector device (19) detects the insertion motion of an insertion plunger (11) abutting the product (P).
  3. Packaging machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first detector device (19) comprises a first initiator (19a) which can be triggered by each passing insertion plunger (11), and a second initiator (19b) which can be triggered only by an insertion plunger (11) inserting the product (P).
  4. Packaging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that the first initiator (19a) resets an intermediate storage to the value 0 and the second initiator (19b), which is disposed downstream of the first initiator (19a) with respect to the transport direction, sets the intermediate storage to the value 1 when triggered, wherein the insertion signal is transmitted to the control device (16) only when the intermediate storage has the value 1.
  5. Packaging machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the initiators (19a, 19b) can be triggered by the insertion plunger (11) without contact.
  6. Packaging machine according to claim 5, characterized in that the initiators (19a, 19b) are formed by metal detectors, magnetic switches or light barriers.
  7. Packaging machine according to any one of the claims 1 through 6, characterized in that the first detector device (19) and the opening unit (12) are adjustable as a unit in the transport direction (PZK) of the leaflet supply device (27).
  8. Packaging machine according to any one of the claims 1 through 7, characterized by a second detector device (20) which detects the position of the next holder (15, 16) to be opened and transmits a corresponding holder signal to the control device (26).
  9. Packaging machine according to claim 8, characterized in that the stop (13) can be brought into the operative position in dependence on the insertion signal and the holder signal.
  10. Packaging machine according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the second detector device (20) can be adjusted, as a unit together with the first detector device (19) and the opening unit (12) in the transport direction (PZK) of the leaflet supply device (27).
  11. Packaging machine according to any one of the claims 1 through 10, characterized in that the stop (13) is pretensioned by a spring into its inoperative position and the stop (13) has an associated controllable actuating device (24) with which the stop (13) can be brought into the operative position in opposition to the spring pretension.
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