EP1666237A2 - Rotary press - Google Patents

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EP1666237A2
EP1666237A2 EP05021998A EP05021998A EP1666237A2 EP 1666237 A2 EP1666237 A2 EP 1666237A2 EP 05021998 A EP05021998 A EP 05021998A EP 05021998 A EP05021998 A EP 05021998A EP 1666237 A2 EP1666237 A2 EP 1666237A2
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Jürgen Schikowski
Ingo Schmidt
Thorsten Ehrich
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B30—PRESSES
    • B30B—PRESSES IN GENERAL
    • B30B15/00—Details of, or accessories for, presses; Auxiliary measures in connection with pressing
    • B30B15/34—Heating or cooling presses or parts thereof
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B30B11/00—Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses, tabletting presses
    • B30B11/02—Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses, tabletting presses using a ram exerting pressure on the material in a moulding space
    • B30B11/08—Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses, tabletting presses using a ram exerting pressure on the material in a moulding space co-operating with moulds carried by a turntable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B30—PRESSES
    • B30B—PRESSES IN GENERAL
    • B30B15/00—Details of, or accessories for, presses; Auxiliary measures in connection with pressing
    • B30B15/0005—Details of, or accessories for, presses; Auxiliary measures in connection with pressing for briquetting presses
    • B30B15/0011—Details of, or accessories for, presses; Auxiliary measures in connection with pressing for briquetting presses lubricating means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B30—PRESSES
    • B30B—PRESSES IN GENERAL
    • B30B15/00—Details of, or accessories for, presses; Auxiliary measures in connection with pressing
    • B30B15/0082—Dust eliminating means; Mould or press ram cleaning means

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  • the invention relates to a rotary press according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a rotary press, in which an adhesion of the compact or material of the compact is not possible even with non-round cross-sectional shapes of the matrices.
  • means are associated with the rotor which act on pressed on the pressing surface of the upper punch compacts or parts thereof, to prevent a continuous sticking to the Preßstempeln.
  • a particularly effective means represents the rotatability of the upper punch when it lies in its bottom dead center with its pressing surface approximately at the level of the facing surface of the die plate or the upper surface of the die.
  • the upper punch does not dive into the die, as is the case with conventional rotary presses, but the lowest point of the pressing face is the upper die edge.
  • the diameter of the pressing surface is greater than the diameter of the die bore.
  • the rotational movement of the ram can e.g. be carried out in the manner already described by DE 100 24 340 C2.
  • the pressing surface is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the die. This ensures that at a certain height offset between Matrizenplattenoberkante and top of the die Upper punch does not touch the upper edge of the die.
  • the outer edge of the upper punch may be non-circular or polygonal, and the cross-section of the die bore is carried out accordingly.
  • the upper punch should be sized so that the die bore is completely covered.
  • the pressing surface of the upper punch is formed on inserts on the shank of the press ram, wherein the inserts are formed from a dimensionally stable, low-adhesion plastic.
  • the plastic is e.g. PEEK, which has sufficient strength, but on the other hand counteracts sticking of the pressing material. It is known to distinguish between a so-called fat and a sugar cake. Particularly critical is the sticking of the fat, as e.g. occurs during the compression of bouillon cubes or the like.
  • the plastic inserts are preferably interchangeable, so that in case of damage only these are replaced and not the entire ram. It is therefore expedient if the inserts are not glued to the press punches, but are mounted in a different way.
  • the rotor can be associated with a percussion device, which during the return stroke of the upper punch one or more blows on the ram.
  • a percussion device which during the return stroke of the upper punch one or more blows on the ram.
  • an adhering compact is released from the pressing surface.
  • Another alternative possibility for releasing an adhering compact or parts thereof according to one embodiment of the invention is that a device for heating or cooling of the upper punches is provided. Cooling ensures that adherence is prevented from the outset. Above all else, warming can lead to detaching adhering material.
  • the Heating or cooling can take place, for example, with the aid of a gas, for example with cold nitrogen.
  • a device for cooling the pressing material can be assigned to the rotor itself.
  • a cleaning device is provided for cleaning the pressing surfaces of the upper punch after the pressing operation.
  • the cleaning device may e.g. Have stripping means with which the pressing surface of the upper punch is cleaned. Additionally or alternatively, an ultrasonic cleaning device may be provided.
  • the single figure shows schematically a section through a rotor with upper and lower punch in a pressing station.
  • a rotor 10 of a rotary press is rotatably mounted about a vertical axis by means of a drive, not shown.
  • the storage and other parts of the rotary press are not shown, as is well known.
  • the rotor 10 has a die plate 12, which is provided in a predetermined pitch with a series of matrices 14 which are embedded in corresponding holes of the die plate 12.
  • the dies 14 serve to receive a material to be pressed, as shown at 16.
  • the cross section of the Matrizenbohronne be square, for example for pressing material for bouillon cubes.
  • upper and lower punches are arranged vertically displaceable.
  • an upper punch 20 and a lower punch 22 are shown for explanatory purposes. It is understood that corresponding to the number of matrices 14 a corresponding number of upper and lower punches is provided with a corresponding division.
  • the lower punch 22 projects with its pressing surface a predetermined amount into the bore of the die 14.
  • the upper and lower punches are guided by means of guides not shown in their relative position to the die plate 12.
  • Approaches a pair of dies 20, 22 of a pressing station in which an upper pressure roller 24 and a lower pressure roller 26 are arranged, the stamp are guided with their respective pressing surfaces in a predetermined manner.
  • the lower punch 22 is already within the die 14, while the upper punch 20 is located outside of the die, during filling and also after, the upper punch 20 is then gradually adjusted in the direction Matrizenintensive 12.
  • Below or above the pressure rollers 24, 26, the punches 20, 22 are adjusted by a predetermined distance to accomplish a pressing operation.
  • the upper punch 20 is formed in three parts, namely with a shaft 28 having an engagement surface for the pressure roller 24 at the upper end, an insert 30 which is replaceably formed on the shaft 20 and a plastic portion 32 on the insert 30, the example is glued to the insert 30.
  • a connection between the parts by means of screws.
  • the diameter of the Plastic section 32 and its edge length corresponding to the edge length of rectangular in cross-section or square Matrizenbuchse. This is dimensioned so that it is flush with the facing side of the die plate 12.
  • the plastic portion 32 which is preferably planar, rests on the die 14 when the upper punch 20 reaches its maximum lowermost position.
  • the plastic portion 32 is formed from a dimensionally stable, preferably non-adhesive plastic material.
  • the rotatably mounted upper punch 20 is rotated. This is indicated by dashed lines at 34.
  • the rotation is indicated by the arrow 36 and the return stroke by the arrow 38. It is understood that in the actual embodiment, the die 14 is aligned vertically to the upper punch 34 when the return stroke begins.
  • the described rotation of the upper punch 34 may be performed in any known manner. Thus, the rotation can be carried out, for example, in the manner described in EP 0 448 190 B1 or, as is preferred, in the manner disclosed in DE 100 24 340 C2. This eliminates complex precautions in the rotary press, since the rotation mechanism is realized within the stamp.
  • the rotation of the upper punches 20 causes possibly adhering to the pressing surface material is released and the return stroke of the upper punch 20 does not cause the compact or parts thereof to adhere to the pressing surface.

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Rotary press comprises a rotor rotatably driven about a vertical axis. The rotor exhibits a die plate and upper and lower punches, and press station(s). It has compact-acting mechanism, which act upon compacts or parts of compact, which adhere to the pressing surface or which eliminates or prevents an adherence of a compact or parts of compact to the pressing surface of the upper punch, respectively, during the return stroke. Rotary press comprises a rotor rotatably driven about a vertical axis. The rotor exhibits a die plate and upper and lower punches, which are vertically guided in guides of the rotor working together with die holes in a die plate; and press station(s), which exhibits upper and lower pressures passed by the punches and through which the punches are moved towards the die hole to compress the material in the die hole. It has compact-acting mechanism, which act upon compacts or parts of compact, which adhere to the pressing surface or which eliminates or prevents an adherence of a compact or parts of compact to the pressing surface of the upper punch, respectively, during the return stroke.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Rundlaufpresse nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a rotary press according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Es ist bekannt, zur Herstellung von Tabletten und ähnlichen Preßlingen Rundlaufpressen zu verwenden. Diese weist einen um eine vertikale Achse drehbar gelagerten und angetriebenen Rotor auf, wobei der Rotor eine Matrizenscheibe und Stempelführungen für Ober- und Unterstempel aufweist. Diese Ober- und Unterstempel werden von geeigneten Kurven geführt, und in mindestens einer Preßstation sind eine obere und eine untere Preßrolle oder Druckrolle angeordnet, mit deren Hilfe die Preßstempel das in den Matrizen befindliche zu komprimierende Material verpreßt wird.It is known to use for the production of tablets and similar compacts rotary presses. This has a rotatably mounted about a vertical axis and driven rotor, wherein the rotor has a die plate and punch guides for upper and lower punch. These upper and lower punches are guided by suitable curves, and in at least one pressing station, an upper and a lower pressure roller or pressure roller are arranged, with the aid of which the pressing die is pressed into the matrices located to be compressed material.

Manche zu verpressenden Materialien neigen dazu, nach dem Preßvorgang an der Preßfläche der Oberstempel anzuhaften, wenn der Oberstempel seinen Rückhub beginnt. Dieser Effekt führt dazu, daß die Oberfläche des Preßlings nicht die gewünschte Qualität erhält und zudem den nächsten Preßvorgang ungünstig beeinflußt. Aus EP 0 448 190 B1 oder DE 88 16 064 U1 ist bekannt geworden, die Stempel drehbar in den Stempelführungen zu lagern und während des Rückhubs nach einem Preßvorgang in Drehung zu versetzen. Mit Hilfe der Drehung der Stempel wird der Anhafteffekt weitgehend unterbunden. Aus DE 100 24 340 C2 ist auch bekannt, einen Stempeleinsatz drehbar im Stempelschaft zu lagern, wobei der Einsatz einen Ansatz aufweist, der zwischen zwei axial beabstandeten Anschlägen schraubenlinienförmig geführt wird. Eine Feder spannt den Einsatz vom Stempelschaft fort nach unten.Some materials to be pressed tend to adhere to the pressing surface of the upper punches after the pressing operation when the upper punch starts its return stroke. This effect causes the surface of the compact does not get the desired quality and also affects the next pressing unfavorable. From EP 0 448 190 B1 or DE 88 16 064 U1 it has become known to support the stamp rotatably in the punch guides and to set during the return stroke after a pressing operation in rotation. With the help of the rotation of the stamp the adhesion effect is largely prevented. It is also known from DE 100 24 340 C2 to rotatably support a punch insert in the punch shaft, wherein the insert has a shoulder which is guided helically between two axially spaced stops. A spring tensions the insert away from the punch shaft.

Während des Rückhubs der Oberstempel findet eine Entlastung statt, bei der sich der Oberstempel normalerweise innerhalb der Matrize befindet. Ist der Preßling unrund, beispielsweise quadratisch, kommt eine Drehung der Preßstempel bzw. der Einsätze nicht in Betracht.During the return stroke of the upper punches a relief takes place, with the upper punch normally located within the die. Is the compact out of round, For example, square, a rotation of the ram or the inserts is out of the question.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Rundlaufpresse zu schaffen, bei der ein Anhaften des Preßlings oder von Material des Preßlings auch bei unrunden Querschnittsformen der Matrizen nicht möglich ist.The invention has for its object to provide a rotary press, in which an adhesion of the compact or material of the compact is not possible even with non-round cross-sectional shapes of the matrices.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of patent claim 1.

Erfindungsgemäß sind dem Rotor Mittel zugeordnet, die auf an der Preßfläche der Oberstempel anhaftende Preßlinge oder Teile davon einwirken, um ein fortdauerndes Anhaften an den Preßstempeln zu verhindern. Ein besonders wirksames Mittel stellt die Verdrehbarkeit des Oberstempels dar, wenn er in seiner unteren Totpunktlage mit seiner Preßfläche annähernd auf Höhe der zugekehrten Fläche der Matrizenscheibe bzw. der oberen Fläche der Matrize liegt. Hierbei taucht während des Preßvorgangs der Oberstempel nicht in die Matrize ein, wie dies bei herkömmlichen Rundlaufpressen der Fall ist, sondern der tiefste Punkt der Preßfläche ist die Matrizenoberkante. Vorzugsweise ist dabei der Durchmesser der Preßfläche größer als der Durchmesser der Matrizenbohrung. Somit ist die Matrize vollständig abgedeckt, und der Preßvorgang erfolgt im wesentlichen durch den Unterstempel, während der Oberstempel lediglich dem Preßdruck gegenhält.According to the invention, means are associated with the rotor which act on pressed on the pressing surface of the upper punch compacts or parts thereof, to prevent a continuous sticking to the Preßstempeln. A particularly effective means represents the rotatability of the upper punch when it lies in its bottom dead center with its pressing surface approximately at the level of the facing surface of the die plate or the upper surface of the die. In this case, during the pressing process, the upper punch does not dive into the die, as is the case with conventional rotary presses, but the lowest point of the pressing face is the upper die edge. Preferably, the diameter of the pressing surface is greater than the diameter of the die bore. Thus, the die is completely covered, and the pressing is carried out essentially by the lower punch, while the upper punch only counteracts the pressing pressure.

Die Drehbewegung des Preßstempels kann z.B. in der Weise durchgeführt werden, wie durch die DE 100 24 340 C2 bereits beschrieben.The rotational movement of the ram can e.g. be carried out in the manner already described by DE 100 24 340 C2.

Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Preßfläche annähernd gleich dem Außendurchmesser der Matrize. Dadurch ist sichergestellt, daß bei einem gewissen Höhenversatz zwischen Matrizenplattenoberkante und Oberseite der Matrize der Oberstempel nicht auf der Matrizenoberkante aufsetzt. Die Außenkante des Oberstempels kann unrund bzw. polygonal sein, und der Querschnitt der Matrizenbohrung ist entsprechend ausgeführt. Der Oberstempel sollte so bemessen sein, daß die Matrizenbohrung vollständig abgedeckt ist.According to one embodiment of the invention, the pressing surface is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the die. This ensures that at a certain height offset between Matrizenplattenoberkante and top of the die Upper punch does not touch the upper edge of the die. The outer edge of the upper punch may be non-circular or polygonal, and the cross-section of the die bore is carried out accordingly. The upper punch should be sized so that the die bore is completely covered.

Nach einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Preßfläche der Oberstempel an Einsätzen am Schaft des Preßstempels ausgebildet, wobei die Einsätze aus einem formstabilen, haftarmen Kunststoff gebildet sind. Der Kunststoff ist z.B. PEEK, der ausreichende Festigkeit besitzt, andererseits jedoch einem Ankleben des Preßmaterials entgegenwirkt. Man unterscheidet bekanntlich zwischen einem sogenannten Fett- und einem Zuckerkleben. Besonders kritisch ist das Fettkleben, wie es z.B. beim Verpressen von Brühwürfeln oder dergleichen auftritt. Die Kunststoffeinsätze sind vorzugsweise auswechselbar, so daß bei einer Beschädigung lediglich diese ausgetauscht werden und nicht der gesamte Preßstempel. Es ist daher zweckmäßig, wenn die Einsätze nicht mit den Preßstempeln verklebt werden, sondern auf andere Weise angebracht sind.According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the pressing surface of the upper punch is formed on inserts on the shank of the press ram, wherein the inserts are formed from a dimensionally stable, low-adhesion plastic. The plastic is e.g. PEEK, which has sufficient strength, but on the other hand counteracts sticking of the pressing material. It is known to distinguish between a so-called fat and a sugar cake. Particularly critical is the sticking of the fat, as e.g. occurs during the compression of bouillon cubes or the like. The plastic inserts are preferably interchangeable, so that in case of damage only these are replaced and not the entire ram. It is therefore expedient if the inserts are not glued to the press punches, but are mounted in a different way.

Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann dem Rotor eine Schlagvorrichtung zugeordnet werden, die während des Rückhubes der Oberstempel einen oder mehrere Schläge auf den Preßstempel gibt. Dadurch wird ein anhaftender Preßling von der Preßfläche gelöst. Gegebenenfalls erfolgt auch ein Lösen von anhaftenden Teilen des Preßlings.Additionally or alternatively, the rotor can be associated with a percussion device, which during the return stroke of the upper punch one or more blows on the ram. As a result, an adhering compact is released from the pressing surface. Optionally, there is also a release of adhering parts of the compact.

Eine andere alternative Möglichkeit zum Lösen eines anhaftenden Preßlings oder Teilen davon besteht nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung darin, daß eine Vorrichtung zum Erwärmen oder Kühlen der Oberstempel vorgesehen ist. Eine Kühlung sorgt dafür, daß von vornherein ein Anhaften verhindert wird. Ein Erwärmen kann vor allen Dingen dazu führen, anhaftendes Material abzulösen. Das Erwärmen oder Kühlen kann z.B. mit Hilfe eines Gases stattfinden, beispielsweise mit kaltem Stickstoff.Another alternative possibility for releasing an adhering compact or parts thereof according to one embodiment of the invention is that a device for heating or cooling of the upper punches is provided. Cooling ensures that adherence is prevented from the outset. Above all else, warming can lead to detaching adhering material. The Heating or cooling can take place, for example, with the aid of a gas, for example with cold nitrogen.

Alternativ kann dem Rotor selbst eine Vorrichtung zum Kühlen des Preßmaterials zugeordnet werden.Alternatively, a device for cooling the pressing material can be assigned to the rotor itself.

Da nicht immer verhindert werden kann, daß an der Preßfläche der Oberstempel Rückstände anhaften, sieht eine andere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vor, daß eine Reinigungsvorrichtung vorgesehen ist zum Reinigen der Preßflächen der Oberstempel nach dem Preßvorgang. Die Reinigungsvorrichtung kann z.B. Abstreifmittel aufweisen, mit denen die Preßfläche der Oberstempel gereinigt wird. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann auch eine Ultraschall-Reinigungsvorrichtung vorgesehen werden.Since it can not always be prevented that residues stick to the pressing surface of the upper punch, another embodiment of the invention provides that a cleaning device is provided for cleaning the pressing surfaces of the upper punch after the pressing operation. The cleaning device may e.g. Have stripping means with which the pressing surface of the upper punch is cleaned. Additionally or alternatively, an ultrasonic cleaning device may be provided.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines in einer Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert.The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in a drawing.

Die einzige Figur zeigt schematisch einen Schnitt durch einen Rotor mit Ober- und Unterstempel in einer Preßstation.The single figure shows schematically a section through a rotor with upper and lower punch in a pressing station.

Ein Rotor 10 einer Rundlaufpresse ist um eine vertikale Achse mittels eines nicht gezeigten Antriebs drehbar gelagert. Die Lagerung und auch sonstige Teile der Rundlaufpresse sind nicht gezeigt, da allgemein bekannt. Der Rotor 10 weist eine Matrizenscheibe 12 auf, die in vorgegebener Teilung mit einer Reihe von Matrizen 14 versehen ist, die in entsprechenden Bohrungen der Matrizenscheibe 12 eingelassen sind. Die Matrizen 14 dienen zur Aufnahme eines zu verpressenden Materials, wie bei 16 dargestellt. Im vorliegenden Fall soll der Querschnitt der Matrizenbohrungen viereckig sein, z.B. zum Verpressen von Material für Brühwürfel.A rotor 10 of a rotary press is rotatably mounted about a vertical axis by means of a drive, not shown. The storage and other parts of the rotary press are not shown, as is well known. The rotor 10 has a die plate 12, which is provided in a predetermined pitch with a series of matrices 14 which are embedded in corresponding holes of the die plate 12. The dies 14 serve to receive a material to be pressed, as shown at 16. In the present case, the cross section of the Matrizenbohrungen be square, for example for pressing material for bouillon cubes.

In oberen und unteren Führungen 18, 20a des Rotors 10 sind Ober- und Unterstempel vertikal verschiebbar angeordnet. In der Zeichnung sind ein Oberstempel 20 und ein Unterstempel 22 zu Erläuterungszwecken dargestellt. Es versteht sich, daß entsprechend zur Anzahl von Matrizen 14 eine entsprechende Anzahl von Ober- und Unterstempeln mit entsprechender Teilung vorgesehen ist. Wie erkennbar, ragt der Unterstempel 22 mit seiner Preßfläche einen vorgegebenen Betrag in die Bohrung der Matrize 14 hinein.In upper and lower guides 18, 20a of the rotor 10 upper and lower punches are arranged vertically displaceable. In the drawing, an upper punch 20 and a lower punch 22 are shown for explanatory purposes. It is understood that corresponding to the number of matrices 14 a corresponding number of upper and lower punches is provided with a corresponding division. As can be seen, the lower punch 22 projects with its pressing surface a predetermined amount into the bore of the die 14.

Die Ober- und Unterstempel werden mit Hilfe von nicht gezeigten Führungen in ihrer Relativlage zur Matrizenscheibe 12 geführt. Nähert sich ein Stempelpaar 20, 22 einer Preßstation, in der eine obere Druckrolle 24 und eine untere Druckrolle 26 angeordnet sind, werden die Stempel mit ihren entsprechenden Preßflächen in vorgegebener Weise geführt. Dabei befindet sich der Unterstempel 22 bereits innerhalb der Matrize 14, während der Oberstempel 20 sich außerhalb der Matrize befindet, und zwar während der Befüllung und auch danach, wobei der Oberstempel 20 dann allmählich in Richtung Matrizenscheibe 12 verstellt wird. Unterhalb bzw. oberhalb der Druckrollen 24, 26 werden die Stempel 20, 22 um eine vorgegebene Strecke verstellt, um einen Preßvorgang zu bewerkstelligen.The upper and lower punches are guided by means of guides not shown in their relative position to the die plate 12. Approaches a pair of dies 20, 22 of a pressing station in which an upper pressure roller 24 and a lower pressure roller 26 are arranged, the stamp are guided with their respective pressing surfaces in a predetermined manner. In this case, the lower punch 22 is already within the die 14, while the upper punch 20 is located outside of the die, during filling and also after, the upper punch 20 is then gradually adjusted in the direction Matrizenscheibe 12. Below or above the pressure rollers 24, 26, the punches 20, 22 are adjusted by a predetermined distance to accomplish a pressing operation.

Bei der Ausführungsform nach der Zeichnung ist der Oberstempel 20 dreiteilig ausgebildet, nämlich mit einem Schaft 28, der am oberen Ende eine Eingriffsfläche für die Druckrolle 24 aufweist, einem Einsatz 30, der auswechselbar am Schaft 20 ausgebildet ist und einem Kunststoffabschnitt 32 am Einsatz 30, der z.B. mit dem Einsatz 30 verklebt ist. Es ist jedoch auch eine Verbindung zwischen den Teilen mittels Schrauben denkbar. Wie erkennbar, ist der Durchmesser des Kunststoffabschnitts 32 bzw. seine Kantenlänge entsprechend der Kantenlänge der im Querschnitt rechteckigen oder quadratischen Matrizenbuchse. Diese ist so bemessen, daß sie bündig mit der zugekehrten Seite der Matrizenscheibe 12 abschließt. Wie aus der Figur ferner erkennbar, liegt der Kunststoffabschnitt 32, der vorzugsweise plan ist, auf der Matrize 14 auf, wenn der Oberstempel 20 seine maximale unterste Position erreicht. Der Kunststoffabschnitt 32 ist aus einem formbeständigen, vorzugsweise antihaftend wirkenden Kunststoffmaterial geformt.In the embodiment according to the drawing, the upper punch 20 is formed in three parts, namely with a shaft 28 having an engagement surface for the pressure roller 24 at the upper end, an insert 30 which is replaceably formed on the shaft 20 and a plastic portion 32 on the insert 30, the example is glued to the insert 30. However, it is also conceivable a connection between the parts by means of screws. As can be seen, the diameter of the Plastic section 32 and its edge length corresponding to the edge length of rectangular in cross-section or square Matrizenbuchse. This is dimensioned so that it is flush with the facing side of the die plate 12. As can also be seen from the figure, the plastic portion 32, which is preferably planar, rests on the die 14 when the upper punch 20 reaches its maximum lowermost position. The plastic portion 32 is formed from a dimensionally stable, preferably non-adhesive plastic material.

Bei dem Rückhub des Oberstempels 20, der unmittelbar nach Verlassen des tiefsten Punktes der Druckrolle 24 beginnt, wird der drehbar gelagerte Oberstempel 20 in Drehung versetzt. Dies ist bei 34 gestrichelt angedeutet. Die Drehung ist mit dem Pfeil 36 angedeutet und der Rückhub mit dem Pfeil 38. Es versteht sich, daß bei der tatsächlichen Ausführung auch die Matrize 14 vertikal zum Oberstempel 34 ausgerichtet ist, wenn der Rückhub beginnt. Die beschriebene Drehung des Oberstempels 34 kann auf irgendeine bekannte Art und Weise durchgeführt werden. So kann die Drehung beispielsweise in der Weise erfolgen, wie dies in EP 0 448 190 B1 beschrieben ist oder, was bevorzugt angewendet wird, in der Art und Weise, wie in DE 100 24 340 C2 offenbart. Hierbei entfallen aufwendige Vorkehrungen in der Rundlaufpresse, da der Drehmechanismus innerhalb der Stempel realisiert ist.In the return stroke of the upper punch 20, which begins immediately after leaving the lowest point of the pressure roller 24, the rotatably mounted upper punch 20 is rotated. This is indicated by dashed lines at 34. The rotation is indicated by the arrow 36 and the return stroke by the arrow 38. It is understood that in the actual embodiment, the die 14 is aligned vertically to the upper punch 34 when the return stroke begins. The described rotation of the upper punch 34 may be performed in any known manner. Thus, the rotation can be carried out, for example, in the manner described in EP 0 448 190 B1 or, as is preferred, in the manner disclosed in DE 100 24 340 C2. This eliminates complex precautions in the rotary press, since the rotation mechanism is realized within the stamp.

Die Drehung der Oberstempel 20 bewirkt, daß möglicherweise an der Preßfläche anhaftendes Material gelöst wird und der Rückhub des Oberstempels 20 nicht dazu führt, daß der Preßling oder Teile davon an der Preßfläche anhaften.The rotation of the upper punches 20 causes possibly adhering to the pressing surface material is released and the return stroke of the upper punch 20 does not cause the compact or parts thereof to adhere to the pressing surface.

Es ist denkbar, zur Verbesserung eines Antihafteffekts auf die Preßfläche des Oberstempels 20 eine Antihaftbeschichtung aufzubringen, beispielsweise kalt lösliche Stärke aufzusprühen. Es ist alternativ oder zusätzlich denkbar, die Oberstempel 20 zu erwärmen oder zu kühlen, beispielsweise indem heißes oder kaltes Gas auf die Preßstempel bzw. die Preßfläche gerichtet wird. Es ist natürlich auch denkbar, das zu verpressende Material 16 vorher in einem gewissen Maße zu kühlen, ohne daß seine Verpressungsfähigkeit leidet, um den Hafteffekt zu reduzieren. Schließlich ist auch denkbar, die Preßfläche nach dem Verpreßvorgang zu reinigen, z.B. mit Hilfe eines Abstreifers oder mit Hilfe von Ultraschall. Sämtliche zuletzt erwähnten Vorkehrungen, die zusätzlich oder alternativ zur Drehung des Preßstempels eingesetzt werden können, sind jedoch nicht dargestellt.It is conceivable to apply a non-stick coating to improve an anti-adhesion effect on the pressing surface of the upper punch 20, for example by spraying cold-soluble starch. It is alternatively or additionally conceivable to heat or cool the upper punches 20, for example by hot or cold gas on the Preßstempel or the pressing surface is addressed. Of course, it is also conceivable to cool the material to be pressed 16 to a certain extent beforehand, without its compressibility suffers, in order to reduce the adhesive effect. Finally, it is also conceivable to clean the pressing surface after the pressing, for example by means of a scraper or with the aid of ultrasound. All last-mentioned precautions that can be used in addition to or alternatively to the rotation of the ram, however, are not shown.

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Rundlaufpresse mit einem um eine vertikale Achse drehend angetriebenen Rotor, der eine Matrizenscheibe und Ober- und Unterstempel aufweist, die in Führungen des Rotors vertikal geführt mit Bohrungen von Matrizen in der Matrizenscheibe zusammenwirken, mindestens einer Preßstation, die eine obere und eine untere Druckrolle aufweist, an denen die Preßstempel vorbeilaufen und durch welche sie in Richtung Matrizenbohrung bewegt werden zwecks Verpressung des Materials in der Matrizenbohrung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Rotor Mittel zugeordnet sind, die auf an der Preßfläche der Oberstempel anhaftende Preßlinge oder Teile davon einwirken bzw. ein Anhaften des Preßlings oder Teilen davon an der Preßfläche des Oberstempels während des Rückhubs beseitigen oder verhindern.Rotary press with a rotatably driven about a vertical axis rotor having a die plate and upper and lower punches, which vertically guided in guides of the rotor with bores of dies in the die plate, at least one pressing station having an upper and a lower pressure roller, at which the ram passes and through which they are moved in the direction Matrizenbohrung for the purpose of pressing the material in the die bore, characterized in that the rotor means are assigned to act on adhering to the pressing surface of the upper punch or parts thereof, an adhesion of the Remove or prevent compact or parts thereof on the pressing surface of the upper punch during the return stroke. Rundlaufpresse nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Mittel zum Verdrehen der Oberstempel (20) bei ihrem Rückhub vorgesehen sind und die obere Druckrolle (24) so eingestellt ist, daß die Preßfläche der Oberstempel (20) in der unteren Totpunktlage auf Höhe der zugekehrten Fläche der Matrizenscheibe (12) bzw. der oberen Fläche der Matrize (14) liegt.A rotary press according to claim 1, characterized in that means for rotating the upper punch (20) are provided in their return stroke and the upper pressure roller (24) is adjusted so that the pressing surface of the upper punch (20) in the bottom dead center at the level of the facing surface the die plate (12) and the upper surface of the die (14). Rundlaufpresse nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Preßfläche des Oberstempels größer ist als die Fläche der Matrizenöffnung und die Preßfläche die Matrizenöffnung vollständig abdeckt.A rotary press according to claim 2, characterized in that the pressing surface of the upper punch is larger than the surface of the die opening and the pressing surface completely covers the die opening. Rundlaufpresse nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Preßfläche der Oberstempel etwa gleich dem Außendurchmesser der Matrize (14) ist.A rotary press according to claim 3, characterized in that the pressing surface of the upper punch is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the die (14). Rundlaufpresse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Preßfläche zumindest der Oberstempel (20) an Einsätzen (30) der Preßstempel ausgebildet ist und die Einsätze einen formstabilen, haftungsarmen Kunststoffabschnitt (32) aufweisen.Rotary press according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the pressing surface of at least the upper punch (20) is formed on inserts (30) of the ram and the inserts have a dimensionally stable, low-adhesion plastic portion (32). Rundlaufpresse nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einsätze (30) bzw. die Kunststoffabschnitte (32) auswechselbar sind.A rotary press according to claim 5, characterized in that the inserts (30) or the plastic sections (32) are interchangeable. Rundlaufpresse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Rotor eine Sprühvorrichtung zugeordnet ist, die ein Antihaftmittel auf die Preßfläche der Oberstempel aufsprüht.Rotary press according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the rotor is associated with a spray device which sprays an anti-adhesive agent on the pressing surface of the upper punch. Rundlaufpresse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Rotor eine Schlagvorrichtung zugeordnet ist, die während des Rückhubs der Oberstempel einen oder mehrere Schläge auf die Preßstempel gibt.Rotary press according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the rotor is associated with a percussion device, which during the return stroke of the upper punch one or more blows on the ram. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Rotor eine Vorrichtung zum Erwärmen oder Kühlen der Oberstempel zugeordnet ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the rotor is associated with a device for heating or cooling of the upper punch. Rundlaufpresse nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung warmes oder kaltes Gas auf die Preßfläche der Oberstempel richtet.Rotary press according to claim 9, characterized in that the device directs hot or cold gas to the pressing surface of the upper punch. Rundlaufpresse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Rotor eine Vorrichtung zum Kühlen des zu verpressenden Materials vor dem Einfüllen in die Matrizen oder innerhalb der Matrizen zugeordnet ist.Rotary press according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the rotor is a device for cooling the material to be pressed is assigned prior to filling in the matrices or within the matrices. Rundlaufpresse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Rotor eine Reinigungsvorrichtung zugeordnet ist zum Reinigen der Preßflächen der Oberstempel nach dem Preßvorgang.Rotary press according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the rotor is associated with a cleaning device for cleaning the pressing surfaces of the upper punch after the pressing operation. Rundlaufpresse nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Reinigungsvorrichtung Abstreifmittel aufweist, mit denen die Preßflächen der Oberstempel gereinigt werden.A rotary press according to claim 12, characterized in that the cleaning device has stripping means with which the pressing surfaces of the upper punches are cleaned. Rundlaufpresse nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Ultraschall-Reinigungsvorrichtung vorgesehen ist.Rotary press according to claim 12, characterized in that an ultrasonic cleaning device is provided.
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