EP2001432B1 - Device for filling at least one dosing chamber - Google Patents

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EP2001432B1
EP2001432B1 EP07726426.5A EP07726426A EP2001432B1 EP 2001432 B1 EP2001432 B1 EP 2001432B1 EP 07726426 A EP07726426 A EP 07726426A EP 2001432 B1 EP2001432 B1 EP 2001432B1
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Ralf Schmied
Werner Runft
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  • the invention is based on a device for filling at least one metering chamber according to the preamble of the independent claim. From the DE 100 01 068 C1 already such a device for metering and dispensing powder in hard gelatin capsules or the like is known.
  • This device has a stepwise rotated dosing, in the bottom holes are formed, which cooperate with up and down movable stuffing dies.
  • the stuffing dies are arranged on a common stuffing die carrier and press the powder into compacts when immersed in the holes.
  • the carrier is moved up and down by means of columns. However, only limited stuffing forces can be generated.
  • the length of Stopfhubs can only vary by changing the mechanics. In addition, it is problematic that in a usually separate drive of the columns, the stuffing used, and so unnecessarily friction and wear.
  • a device for filling at least one metering chamber is already known.
  • a stamp arranged on a carrier acts on the metering chamber, wherein at least two columns communicating with the carrier can be moved up and down.
  • the inventive device for filling at least one metering chamber has the advantage that by the synchronous movement of the at least two columns, a twisting of the stamp supporting arrangement is avoided. As a result, the friction caused by friction can be minimized. In addition, only a single drive must be provided for the entire arrangement, whereby the complexity of the system is reduced and a simple controllability is achieved.
  • the drive means centrally specifies a movement profile of the columns.
  • the movement profile of the columns can also be changed synchronously merely by a different activation of the drive means, for example the height of the stroke, the lifting speed or the lifting acceleration.
  • the pillars of the carrier are moved via at least two gear mechanisms, preferably crank mechanisms, which are connected to one another by the coupling mechanism.
  • the rotational movement of the one drive is converted via the crank mechanism into a synchronous linear movement for the at least two columns.
  • It is preferably an electric motor as a drive means, which is characterized by easy controllability.
  • the drive is now driven according to the invention so that the crank mechanism does not undergo a complete revolution, but only by a targeted reciprocating motion of the drive is moved up and down.
  • the angle at which the crank mechanism is moved from the left to the right reversal position and vice versa defines the magnitude of the stroke of the carrier and thus the punch.
  • the stroke of the punch can be influenced in a very simple manner, without the need for a complex adjustment of the mechanism would be necessary.
  • the stamp can drive in choosing the maximum possible stroke in a maintenance position in which, for example, the dosing can be easily cleaned without colliding with the punches.
  • the arrangement allows by a clever choice of speed and / or acceleration of the drive in the vicinity of the turning points targeted influencing the tamping forces.
  • accelerations can be easily defined and changed in the control depending on the position. With high accelerations high stuffing forces can be achieved, with lower accelerations correspondingly lower.
  • crank mechanism is provided for each column.
  • at least three columns are generally suitable, all of which are moved upwards and downwards synchronously by only one drive in the same stroke or movement profile.
  • These crank mechanisms are connected by coupling mechanisms with each other or with only the drive, so that the motion profile predetermined by the drive is available in the same way with the other crank mechanisms. This can ensure the synchronicity of the movement of the columns.
  • coupling rods, belts, gears or chains are used as a coupling mechanism.
  • the in the FIG. 1 illustrated apparatus for filling at least one metering chamber and then dispensing powder into hard gelatin capsules 1 or the like has a product container 11.
  • the product container 11 is formed by a Sheath 12, a lid 13 and a metering disk 14.
  • the product container 11 is surrounded by a ring 15, which serves to receive upper capsule parts 2.
  • Below the ring 15 segments 17 are provided, which are designed for receiving capsule parts 3 accordingly.
  • the segments 17 are pivotally mounted about one in the ring 15, not shown, bolts, and are in circulation through a fixed curve 20 via a cam roller 21 according to the requirements inward, that is, under holes or metering chambers 22 of the metering disk 14, or to the outside, that is beyond the circumference of the ring 15 also moves.
  • the metering disc 14 is mounted on a shaft 23 which is coupled to a drive, not shown, of the device 10, and which further rotates the metering disk 14 by an angular amount.
  • a second ring 24 is provided, which in turn is mounted on the table top 25 of the device 10.
  • an intermediate ring 26 is provided which can be pressed against the underside of the metering disk 14 in a manner known per se by adjusting means, not shown.
  • This intermediate ring 26 serves to seal the metering chambers 22 of the metering disk 14 in the area of the powder metering.
  • movable up and down carrier 28 is arranged, each executes a certain stroke.
  • Stopfstempelève 29 are arranged at equal angular intervals, in which, for example, five stuffing punches 30 are performed, which penetrate the lid 13 of the product container 11 in corresponding holes.
  • ejection punches 31 are arranged on the carrier 28, which are connected in height-adjustable manner with a holder 32 arranged on the carrier 28.
  • the ejection punches 31 are surrounded by a powder deflector 33 within the product container 11.
  • Essential to the invention is the drive of the columns 27 and the carrier 28 in connection with associated plunger 30, 31.
  • FIGS. 2 to 4 shows exemplarily how two columns 27 are moved synchronously up and down. However, it could be in the same way more than two columns 27, namely, for example, three or four are moved synchronously.
  • a servo drive 50 as an example of a drive means is controlled by a controller 48.
  • the servo drive 50 is connected via a belt 51 with a first gear 52, namely a first crank mechanism 52, in connection.
  • a first crank 53 is connected to the first crank mechanism 52.
  • the movement of the first crank mechanism 52 is transmitted via the first crank 53 and a first crank joint 61 on a first coupling rod 64, which via a Joint is connected to the first column 27.
  • a second gear 54 is provided, which is designed as a second crank mechanism 54.
  • a second crank 55 is connected to the second crank mechanism 54 at the center of the axis of rotation of the second crank mechanism 54, the movement of which is transmitted via a second crank joint 62 and a second coupling rod 65 to the second column 27, again via a joint, not specified becomes.
  • a first connecting element 56 is provided on the outer circumference of the first crank drive 52 and the second crank drive 54, which ensures that the movement of the first crank drive 52 is transmitted to the second crank drive 54.
  • the two cranks 53, 55 are connected via a second connecting means 58 at the two crank joints 61, 62.
  • a greater stability of the arrangement can be ensured.
  • the synchronicity of the movements of the first and second coupling rod 64, 65 improves.
  • the two crank mechanisms 52, 52 are each designed as disks.
  • connection means 56, 58 for example coupling rods can be used.
  • the metering disk 14 is cyclically rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction in each case under the punch 30 of the stamp carrier 29. Subsequently, the punches 30 penetrate during a downward movement of the carrier 28 into the metering chambers 22 of the metering disk 14, wherein the powder contained in the bore 22 is compressed. During the compacting or pressing of the powder, the intermediate ring 26 forms an abutment for the punches 30 and the powder. Subsequently, the punches 30 are moved out of the metering chambers 22 of the metering disk 14 again by means of the carrier 28, whereupon the metering disk 14 is rotated into the area of the next stamp carrier 29.
  • the compacts thus formed reach the region of the ejection punches 31, where they are inserted into the capsule sub-parts 3 provided by means of the segments 17. Subsequently, the capsule parts 3 are merged with the capsule tops 2 again.
  • the mounted on the support 28 stamp 30, 31 are moved over four synchronously moving columns 27 up and down. Such a normal operation is in the Figures 3 and 4 shown.
  • the controller 48 controls the servo drive 50, starting from the in FIG. 4 shown position, so that the first crank 52 and with it the first crank 53 in the in FIG. 3 position shown.
  • the second crank mechanism 54 synchronously moves the corresponding column 27 with the same stroke as the column 27 moved by the first crank mechanism 52.
  • the servo drive 50 is driven in the sense of a left turn until the first crank 53 in the in FIG. 4 is shown position.
  • crank mechanisms 52, 54 are now clockwise back to the position after FIG. 3 emotional.
  • FIG. 3 shown position is again a reversal of direction and the crank mechanisms 52, 54 are counterclockwise back to the position after FIG. 4 procedure and so on.
  • the angle specification for the servo drive 50 is selected so that the maximum stroke of the punches 30, 31 is achieved in order to be able to access, for example for cleaning purposes, the coat 12, cover 13 and metering disk 14 as easily as possible. This position is in FIG. 2 shown.
  • transmission 52, 54 is any gear into consideration, in the embodiment according to the FIGS. 2 to 4 it is a crank gear. However, it is essential that the rotational movements of the servo drive 50 are converted into a defined stroke of the columns 27 by the corresponding gear 52, 54 and the gear 52, 54 are operated synchronously.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Vorrichtung zum Befüllen von zumindest einer Dosierkammer nach der Gattung des unabhängigen Anspruchs. Aus der DE 100 01 068 C1 ist bereits eine solche Vorrichtung zum Dosieren und Abgeben von Pulver in Hartgelatinekapseln oder dergleichen bekannt. Diese Vorrichtung besitzt eine schrittweise gedrehte Dosierscheibe, in deren Grund Bohrungen ausgebildet sind, die mit auf und ab beweglichen Stopfstempeln zusammenwirken. Die Stopfstempel sind auf einem gemeinsamen Stopfstempelträger angeordnet und pressen beim Eintauchen in die Bohrungen das Pulver zu Presslingen. Der Träger wird mittels Säulen auf und ab bewegt. Es können jedoch nur begrenzte Stopfkräfte erzeugt werden. Zudem lässt sich die Länge des Stopfhubs nur durch eine Änderung der Mechanik variieren. Außerdem ist es problematisch, dass bei einem in der Regel getrennten Antrieb der Säulen sich die Stopfeinrichtung verwendet, und so unnötig Reibung und Verschleiß entstehen.The invention is based on a device for filling at least one metering chamber according to the preamble of the independent claim. From the DE 100 01 068 C1 Already such a device for metering and dispensing powder in hard gelatin capsules or the like is known. This device has a stepwise rotated dosing, in the bottom holes are formed, which cooperate with up and down movable stuffing dies. The stuffing dies are arranged on a common stuffing die carrier and press the powder into compacts when immersed in the holes. The carrier is moved up and down by means of columns. However, only limited stuffing forces can be generated. In addition, the length of Stopfhubs can only vary by changing the mechanics. In addition, it is problematic that in a usually separate drive of the columns, the stuffing used, and so unnecessarily friction and wear.

Aus der EP 838 209 A1 ist bereits eine Vorrichtung zum Befüllen zumindest einer Dosierkammer bekannt An einem Träger angeordneter Stempel wirkt auf die Dosierkammer ein, wobei mindestens zwei mit dem Träger in Verbindung stehende Säulen auf und ab bewegt werden können.From the EP 838 209 A1 A device for filling at least one metering chamber is already known. A stamp arranged on a carrier acts on the metering chamber, wherein at least two columns communicating with the carrier can be moved up and down.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, die oben genannten Schwierigkeiten zu beseitigen oder zumindest zu lindern. Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 gelöst.It is an object of the invention to eliminate or at least alleviate the above-mentioned difficulties. This object is solved by the features of independent claim 1.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of the invention Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zum Befüllen von zumindest einer Dosierkammer nach den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Anspruchs hat demgegenüber den Vorteil, dass durch die synchrone Bewegung der zumindest zwei Säulen ein Verwinden der die Stempel tragenden Anordnung vermieden wird. Dadurch kann auch der durch Reibung entstehende Verschleiß minimiert werden. Zudem muss für die gesamte Anordnung lediglich ein einziger Antrieb vorgesehen werden, wodurch sich die Komplexität der Anlage reduziert und eine einfache Regelbarkeit erzielt wird.The inventive device for filling at least one metering chamber according to the features of the independent claim has the advantage that by the synchronous movement of the at least two columns, a twisting of the stamp supporting arrangement is avoided. As a result, the friction caused by friction can be minimized. In addition, only a single drive must be provided for the entire arrangement, whereby the complexity of the system is reduced and a simple controllability is achieved.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass das Antriebsmittel zentral ein Bewegungsprofil der Säulen vorgibt. Dadurch lässt sich lediglich durch eine andere Ansteuerung des Antriebsmittels auch das Bewegungsprofil der Säulen synchron verändern, beispielsweise die Höhe des Hubs, die Hubgeschwindigkeit oder die Hubbeschleunigung.In an expedient development it is provided that the drive means centrally specifies a movement profile of the columns. As a result, the movement profile of the columns can also be changed synchronously merely by a different activation of the drive means, for example the height of the stroke, the lifting speed or the lifting acceleration.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Säulen des Trägers über zumindest zwei Getriebemechanismen, vorzugsweise Kurbelmechanismen, die durch den Kopplungsmechanismus miteinander in Verbindung stehen, bewegt werden. Die rotatorische Bewegung des einen Antriebs wird über den Kurbelmechanismus in eine synchrone Linearbewegung für die zumindest zwei Säulen umgesetzt. Es eignet sich vorzugsweise ein Elektromotor als Antriebsmittel, der sich durch einfache Regelbarkeit auszeichnet.In an expedient development it is provided that the pillars of the carrier are moved via at least two gear mechanisms, preferably crank mechanisms, which are connected to one another by the coupling mechanism. The rotational movement of the one drive is converted via the crank mechanism into a synchronous linear movement for the at least two columns. It is preferably an electric motor as a drive means, which is characterized by easy controllability.

Der Antrieb wird nun erfindungsgemäß so angesteuert, dass der Kurbelmechanismus keine volle Umdrehung durchläuft, sondern lediglich durch eine gezielte Hin- und Herbewegung des Antriebs auf und ab bewegt wird. Der Winkel, um den der Kurbelmechanismus von der linken in die rechte Umkehrposition und umgekehrt bewegt wird, definiert die Größe des Hubs des Trägers und damit des Stempels. Durch eine Veränderung dieses Winkels beziehungsweise der Lage der diesen Winkel definierenden Umkehrpunkte kann der Hub des Stempels in sehr einfacher Weise beeinflusst werden, ohne dass hierzu eine aufwendige Verstellung der Mechanik notwendig wäre. Insbesondere lässt sich der Stempel bei Wahl des maximal möglichen Hubs in eine Wartungsposition fahren, in der beispielsweise die Dosierscheibe leicht gereinigt werden kann, ohne mit den Stempeln zu kollidieren. Außerdem erlaubt die Anordnung durch eine geschickte Wahl der Geschwindigkeit und/oder Beschleunigung des Antriebs in der Nähe der Umkehrpunkte eine gezielte Beeinflussung der Stopfkräfte. Bei Elektroantrieben lassen sich in der Steuerung positionsabhängig Beschleunigungen leicht definieren und abändern. Mit hohen Beschleunigungen lassen sich hohe Stopfkräfte erzielen, mit geringen Beschleunigungen entsprechend geringere.The drive is now driven according to the invention so that the crank mechanism does not undergo a complete revolution, but only by a targeted reciprocating motion of the drive is moved up and down. The angle at which the crank mechanism is moved from the left to the right reversal position and vice versa defines the magnitude of the stroke of the carrier and thus the punch. By changing this angle or the position of the turning points defining this angle, the stroke of the punch can be influenced in a very simple manner, without the need for a complex adjustment of the mechanism would be necessary. In particular, the stamp can drive in choosing the maximum possible stroke in a maintenance position in which, for example, the dosing can be easily cleaned without colliding with the punches. In addition, the arrangement allows by a clever choice of speed and / or acceleration of the drive in the vicinity of the turning points targeted influencing the tamping forces. With electric drives, accelerations can be easily defined and changed in the control depending on the position. With high accelerations high stuffing forces can be achieved, with lower accelerations correspondingly lower.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass für jede Säule ein eigener Kurbelmechanismus vorgesehen ist. Um die Stabilität der Dosiervorrichtung zu verbessern, eignen sich in der Regel zumindest drei Säulen, die alle durch nur einen Antrieb synchron im selben Hub bzw. Bewegungsprofil nach oben und unten verfahren werden. Diese Kurbelmechanismen sind durch Kopplungsmechanismen untereinander oder mit nur dem Antrieb verbunden, so dass das vom Antrieb vorgegebene Bewegungsprofil in gleicher Weise bei den anderen Kurbelmechanismen zur Verfügung steht. Dadurch kann die Synchronität der Bewegung der Säulen gewährleistet werden.In an expedient development it is provided that a separate crank mechanism is provided for each column. In order to improve the stability of the metering device, at least three columns are generally suitable, all of which are moved upwards and downwards synchronously by only one drive in the same stroke or movement profile. These crank mechanisms are connected by coupling mechanisms with each other or with only the drive, so that the motion profile predetermined by the drive is available in the same way with the other crank mechanisms. This can ensure the synchronicity of the movement of the columns.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass als Kopplungsmechanismus Koppelstangen, Riemen, Zahnräder oder Ketten verwendet werden.In an expedient development it is provided that coupling rods, belts, gears or chains are used as a coupling mechanism.

Weitere zweckmäßige Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus weiteren abhängigen Ansprüchen und aus der Beschreibung.Further expedient developments emerge from further dependent claims and from the description.

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Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Befüllen von zumindest einer Dosierkammer ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher erläutert.An embodiment of the device according to the invention for filling at least one metering chamber is shown in the drawing and will be explained in more detail below.

Es zeigen die

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einen Längsschnitt durch eine Vorrichtung zum Befüllen von zumindest einer Dosierkammer,
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eine schematische Darstellung der Vorrichtung in der Wartungsposition,
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die Vorrichtung in der oberen Arbeitsposition sowie
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die Vorrichtung in der unteren Arbeitsposition.
It show the
FIG. 1
a longitudinal section through a device for filling at least one metering chamber,
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a schematic representation of the device in the maintenance position,
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the device in the upper working position as well
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the device in the lower working position.

Die in der Figur 1 dargestellte Vorrichtung zum Befüllen von zumindest einer Dosierkammer und anschließendem Abgeben von Pulver in Hartgelatinekapseln 1 oder dergleichen weist einen Füllgutbehälter 11 auf. Der Füllgutbehälter 11 ist gebildet von einem Mantel 12, einem Deckel 13 und einer Dosierscheibe 14. In Höhe der Dosierscheibe 14 ist der Füllgutbehälter 11 von einem Ring 15 umfasst, der der Aufnahme von Kapseloberteilen 2 dient. Unterhalb des Ringes 15 sind Segmente 17 vorgesehen, die für die Aufnahme von Kapselunterteilen 3 entsprechend ausgebildet sind. Die Segmente 17 sind um jeweils einen im Ring 15 befestigten, nicht dargestellten, Bolzen schwenkbar gelagert, und werden beim Umlauf durch eine feststehende Kurve 20 über eine Kurvenrolle 21 den Erfordernissen entsprechend nach innen, das heißt unter Bohrungen bzw. Dosierkammern 22 der Dosierscheibe 14, oder nach außen, das heißt über den Umfang des Ringes 15 hinaus, bewegt. Die Dosierscheibe 14 ist auf einer Welle 23 befestigt, die mit einem nicht näher dargestellten Antrieb der Vorrichtung 10 gekoppelt ist, und die die Dosierscheibe 14 schrittweise um jeweils einen Winkelbetrag weiterdreht. Zur Befestigung der Kurve 20 ist ein zweiter Ring 24 vorgesehen, der seinerseits auf der Tischplatte 25 der Vorrichtung 10 befestigt ist. Zwischen der Kurve 20 und der Dosierscheibe 14 ist ein Zwischenring 26 vorgesehen, der in an sich bekannter Weise durch nicht dargestellte Einstellmittel gegen die Unterseite der Dosierscheibe 14 pressbar ist. Dieser Zwischenring 26 dient zur Abdichtung der Dosierkammern 22 der Dosierscheibe 14 im Bereich der Pulverdosierung. Oberhalb des Füllgutbehälters 11 ist ein mittels Säulen 27 auf und ab bewegbarer Träger 28 angeordnet, der jeweils einen bestimmten Hub ausführt. Auf einem Teilkreis des Trägers 28 sind in gleichmäßigen Winkelabständen mehrere Stopfstempelträger 29 angeordnet, in denen beispielsweise jeweils fünf Stopfstempel 30 geführt sind, die den Deckel 13 des Füllgutbehälters 11 in entsprechenden Bohrungen durchdringen. Weiterhin sind auf dem Träger 28 Ausstoßstempel 31 angeordnet, die mit einem auf dem Träger 28 angeordneten Halter 32 höhenverstellbar verbunden sind. Die Ausstoßstempel 31 sind innerhalb des Füllgutbehälters 11 von einem Pulverabweiskörper 33 umgeben.The in the FIG. 1 illustrated apparatus for filling at least one metering chamber and then dispensing powder into hard gelatin capsules 1 or the like has a product container 11. The product container 11 is formed by a Sheath 12, a lid 13 and a metering disk 14. In the amount of the metering disk 14, the product container 11 is surrounded by a ring 15, which serves to receive upper capsule parts 2. Below the ring 15 segments 17 are provided, which are designed for receiving capsule parts 3 accordingly. The segments 17 are pivotally mounted about one in the ring 15, not shown, bolts, and are in circulation through a fixed curve 20 via a cam roller 21 according to the requirements inward, that is, under holes or metering chambers 22 of the metering disk 14, or to the outside, that is beyond the circumference of the ring 15 also moves. The metering disc 14 is mounted on a shaft 23 which is coupled to a drive, not shown, of the device 10, and which further rotates the metering disk 14 by an angular amount. For attachment of the curve 20, a second ring 24 is provided, which in turn is mounted on the table top 25 of the device 10. Between the curve 20 and the metering disk 14, an intermediate ring 26 is provided which can be pressed against the underside of the metering disk 14 in a manner known per se by adjusting means, not shown. This intermediate ring 26 serves to seal the metering chambers 22 of the metering disk 14 in the area of the powder metering. Above the product container 11 a by means of columns 27 movable up and down carrier 28 is arranged, each executes a certain stroke. On a pitch circle of the carrier 28 more Stopfstempelträger 29 are arranged at equal angular intervals, in which, for example, five stuffing punches 30 are performed, which penetrate the lid 13 of the product container 11 in corresponding holes. Furthermore, ejection punches 31 are arranged on the carrier 28, which are connected in height-adjustable manner with a holder 32 arranged on the carrier 28. The ejection punches 31 are surrounded by a powder deflector 33 within the product container 11.

Erfindungswesentlich ist der Antrieb der Säulen 27 und der über den Träger 28 in Verbindung stehenden Stempel 30, 31. In den Figuren 2 bis 4 wird exemplarisch gezeigt, wie zwei Säulen 27 synchron auf und ab bewegt werden. Es könnten jedoch in gleicher Weise auch mehr als zwei Säulen 27 sein, nämlich beispielsweise drei oder vier synchron bewegt werden. Ein Servoantrieb 50 als Beispiel für ein Antriebsmittel wird von einer Steuerung 48 angesteuert. Der Servoantrieb 50 steht über einen Riemen 51 mit einem ersten Getriebe 52, nämlich einem ersten Kurbeltrieb 52, in Verbindung. Im Mittelpunkt und Drehachse des ersten Kurbeltriebs 52 ist eine erste Kurbel 53 mit dem ersten Kurbeltrieb 52 verbunden. Die Bewegung des ersten Kurbeltriebs 52 wird über die erste Kurbel 53 und ein erstes Kurbelgelenk 61 auf eine erste Koppelstange 64 übertragen, die über ein Gelenk mit der ersten Säule 27 verbunden ist. In identischer Weise ist auch ein zweites Getriebe 54 vorgesehen, welches als zweiter Kurbeltrieb 54 ausgeführt ist. Auch dort ist im Mittelpunkt der Drehachse des zweiten Kurbeltriebs 54 eine zweite Kurbel 55 mit dem zweiten Kurbeltrieb 54 verbunden, dessen Bewegung über ein zweites Kurbelgelenk 62 und eine zweite Koppelstange 65 an die zweite Säule 27, wiederum über ein nicht näher bezeichnetes Gelenk verbunden, weitergegeben wird. Um die Synchronität der Bewegung der beiden Getriebe 52, 54 zu gewährleisten, ist am Außenumfang des ersten Kurbeltriebs 52 und des zweiten Kurbeltriebs 54 ein erstes Verbindungselement 56 vorgesehen, welches sicherstellt, dass die Bewegung des ersten Kurbeltriebs 52 auf den zweiten Kurbeltrieb 54 übertragen wird. Weiterhin sind auch die beiden Kurbeln 53, 55 über ein zweites Verbindungsmittel 58 bei den beiden Kurbelgelenken 61, 62 verbunden. Dadurch kann eine größere Stabilität der Anordnung gewährleistet werden. Außerdem verbessert sich die Synchronität der Bewegungsabläufe von erster und zweiter Koppelstange 64, 65. Die beiden Kurbeltriebe 52, 52 sind jeweils als Scheiben ausgeführt. Als Verbindungsmittel 56, 58 können beispielsweise Koppelstangen verwendet werden.Essential to the invention is the drive of the columns 27 and the carrier 28 in connection with associated plunger 30, 31. In the FIGS. 2 to 4 shows exemplarily how two columns 27 are moved synchronously up and down. However, it could be in the same way more than two columns 27, namely, for example, three or four are moved synchronously. A servo drive 50 as an example of a drive means is controlled by a controller 48. The servo drive 50 is connected via a belt 51 with a first gear 52, namely a first crank mechanism 52, in connection. In the center and rotational axis of the first crank mechanism 52, a first crank 53 is connected to the first crank mechanism 52. The movement of the first crank mechanism 52 is transmitted via the first crank 53 and a first crank joint 61 on a first coupling rod 64, which via a Joint is connected to the first column 27. In an identical manner, a second gear 54 is provided, which is designed as a second crank mechanism 54. There, too, a second crank 55 is connected to the second crank mechanism 54 at the center of the axis of rotation of the second crank mechanism 54, the movement of which is transmitted via a second crank joint 62 and a second coupling rod 65 to the second column 27, again via a joint, not specified becomes. In order to ensure the synchronicity of the movement of the two transmissions 52, 54, a first connecting element 56 is provided on the outer circumference of the first crank drive 52 and the second crank drive 54, which ensures that the movement of the first crank drive 52 is transmitted to the second crank drive 54. Furthermore, the two cranks 53, 55 are connected via a second connecting means 58 at the two crank joints 61, 62. As a result, a greater stability of the arrangement can be ensured. In addition, the synchronicity of the movements of the first and second coupling rod 64, 65 improves. The two crank mechanisms 52, 52 are each designed as disks. As connection means 56, 58, for example coupling rods can be used.

Zum Bilden der Presslinge in den Bohrungen 22 aus dem in dem Füllgutbehälter 11 befindlichen Pulver wird die Dosierscheibe 14 taktweise im Uhrzeigersinn oder Gegenuhrzeigersinn jeweils unter die Stempel 30 des Stempelträgers 29 gedreht. Anschließend dringen die Stempel 30 bei einer Abwärtsbewegung des Trägers 28 in die Dosierkammern 22 der Dosierscheibe 14, wobei das in der Bohrung 22 befindliche Pulver verdichtet wird. Während des Verdichtens bzw. Pressens des Pulvers bildet der Zwischenring 26 ein Gegenlager für die Stempel 30 bzw. das Pulver. Anschließend werden die Stempel 30 mittels des Trägers 28 wieder aus den Dosierkammern 22 der Dosierscheibe 14 herausgefahren, worauf die Dosierscheibe 14 in den Bereich des nächsten Stempelträgers 29 gedreht wird. Nach dem letzten Pressvorgang gelangen die so gebildeten Presslinge in den Bereich der Ausstoßstempel 31, wo sie in die mittels der Segmente 17 bereitgestellten Kapselunterteile 3 eingeschoben werden. Anschließend werden die Kapselunterteile 3 mit den Kapseloberteilen 2 wieder zusammengeführt.To form the compacts in the bores 22 from the powder located in the product container 11, the metering disk 14 is cyclically rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction in each case under the punch 30 of the stamp carrier 29. Subsequently, the punches 30 penetrate during a downward movement of the carrier 28 into the metering chambers 22 of the metering disk 14, wherein the powder contained in the bore 22 is compressed. During the compacting or pressing of the powder, the intermediate ring 26 forms an abutment for the punches 30 and the powder. Subsequently, the punches 30 are moved out of the metering chambers 22 of the metering disk 14 again by means of the carrier 28, whereupon the metering disk 14 is rotated into the area of the next stamp carrier 29. After the last pressing operation, the compacts thus formed reach the region of the ejection punches 31, where they are inserted into the capsule sub-parts 3 provided by means of the segments 17. Subsequently, the capsule parts 3 are merged with the capsule tops 2 again.

Die auf dem Träger 28 montierten Stempel 30, 31 werden über vier synchron bewegte Säulen 27 nach oben und unten verschoben. Ein solcher Normalbetrieb ist in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigt. Gemäß Figur 3 befinden sich die Stempel 30, 31 in der oberen Position. Hierzu steuert die Steuerung 48 den Servoantrieb 50, ausgehend von der in Figur 4 dargestellten Position, so an, dass sich der erste Kurbeltrieb 52 und mit ihm die erste Kurbel 53 in der in Figur 3 dargestellten Position befinden. Wesentlich hierbei ist, dass auch der zweite Kurbeltrieb 54 synchron die entsprechende Säule 27 mit demselben Hub bewegt wie die vom ersten Kurbeltrieb 52 bewegte Säule 27. Um nun in die untere Stopfposition, wie in Figur 4 dargestellt, zu gelangen, wird der Servoantrieb 50 im Sinne einer Linksdrehung so lange angesteuert, bis sich die erste Kurbel 53 in der in Figur 4 gezeigten Position befindet. In der zugehörigen Winkelstellung wird wiederum eine Drehrichtungsumkehr vorgenommen, die Kurbeltriebe 52, 54 werden nun im Uhrzeigersinn wieder in die Position nach Figur 3 bewegt. In der in Figur 3 gezeigten Position erfolgt erneut eine Drehrichtungsumkehr und die Kurbeltriebe 52, 54 werden entgegen dem Uhrzeigersinn wieder in die Position nach Figur 4 verfahren und so fort.The mounted on the support 28 stamp 30, 31 are moved over four synchronously moving columns 27 up and down. Such a normal operation is in the Figures 3 and 4 shown. According to FIG. 3 the punches 30, 31 are in the upper position. For this purpose, the controller 48 controls the servo drive 50, starting from the in FIG. 4 shown position, so that the first crank 52 and with it the first crank 53 in the in FIG. 3 position shown. It is essential here that also the second crank mechanism 54 synchronously moves the corresponding column 27 with the same stroke as the column 27 moved by the first crank mechanism 52. In order to move into the lower stuffing position, as in FIG FIG. 4 shown, to arrive, the servo drive 50 is driven in the sense of a left turn until the first crank 53 in the in FIG. 4 is shown position. In the associated angular position, in turn, a reversal of direction is made, the crank mechanisms 52, 54 are now clockwise back to the position after FIG. 3 emotional. In the in FIG. 3 shown position is again a reversal of direction and the crank mechanisms 52, 54 are counterclockwise back to the position after FIG. 4 procedure and so on.

In der Steuerung 48 können nun unterschiedliche Bewegungsprofile hinterlegt sein. Zum einen kann sehr leicht der gewünschte Hub verändert werden. Hierzu werden die entsprechenden Winkel, bei denen die Bewegungsrichtungsumkehr gemäß den Figuren 3 und 4 vorgenommen werden soll, verändert. Andererseits kann jedoch durch die gewählte Geometrie sichergestellt werden, dass die untere Position der Stempel 30, 31 nicht weiter unterschritten wird, da die Kurbeln 53, 55 schon eine solche Position einnehmen, die ein Verfahren nach unten nicht mehr zulässt. Grundsätzlich wäre es jedoch auch denkbar, auch den Umkehrpunkt nach Figur 4 nicht in die Extremstellung der Kurbeln 53, 55 zu verlegen, so dass zur Anpassung an unterschiedliche Dosierscheibengeometrien ein weiteres Verfahren nach unten grundsätzlich möglich wäre. Zudem lässt sich über die Steuerung 48 eine Wartungsbetriebsart aktivieren. In dieser wird die Winkelvorgabe für den Servoantrieb 50 so gewählt, dass nach oben hin der maximale Hub der Stempel 30, 31 erzielt wird, um beispielsweise zu Reinigungszwecken möglichst leicht auf Mantel 12, Deckel 13 sowie Dosierscheibe 14 zugreifen zu können. Diese Position ist in Figur 2 gezeigt.In the controller 48 different motion profiles can now be stored. On the one hand, the desired stroke can be changed very easily. For this purpose, the corresponding angles at which the direction of movement reversal according to the Figures 3 and 4 to be changed. On the other hand, however, it can be ensured by the selected geometry that the lower position of the punches 30, 31 is not undershot, since the cranks 53, 55 already occupy such a position that no longer permits a downward procedure. In principle, however, it would also be conceivable, even the turning point after FIG. 4 not in the extreme position of the cranks 53, 55 to lay, so that would be possible to adapt to different Dosierscheibengeometrien another method down in principle. In addition, a maintenance mode can be activated via the controller 48. In this, the angle specification for the servo drive 50 is selected so that the maximum stroke of the punches 30, 31 is achieved in order to be able to access, for example for cleaning purposes, the coat 12, cover 13 and metering disk 14 as easily as possible. This position is in FIG. 2 shown.

Weiterhin können in der Steuerung 48 unterschiedliche Beschleunigungsprofile hinterlegt werden. Damit lassen sich gezielt die Stempelkräfte beeinflussen. Ein schnelles Anfahren der Stopfposition, einhergehend mit einer hohen Beschleunigung, stellt hohe Stopfstempelkräfte sicher. Langsames Anfahren der in Figur 4 dargestellten Position mit geringer Beschleunigung sorgt für geringe Stopfkräfte. Je höher die Stopfkräfte, desto höher ist die Dichte und das Gewicht des Pulvers in der Dosierscheibenbohrung 22.Furthermore, 48 different acceleration profiles can be stored in the controller. This can be targeted influence the stamp forces. A fast approach of the stuffing position, accompanied by a high acceleration, ensures high stuffing punch forces. Slow start of the in FIG. 4 shown position with low acceleration ensures low stuffing forces. The higher the stuffing forces, the higher the density and weight of the powder in the metering disk bore 22.

Als Getriebe 52, 54 kommt jedes beliebige Getriebe in Betracht, im Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß den Figuren 2 bis 4 handelt es sich um ein Kurbelgetriebe. Wesentlich jedoch ist, dass die Rotationsbewegungen des Servoantriebs 50 in einen definierten Hub der Säulen 27 durch das entsprechende Getriebe 52, 54 umgesetzt und die Getriebe 52, 54 synchron betrieben werden. Als Kopplungsmechanismus kommen neben den beschriebenen Kopplungsstangen 58, 56 bekannte Kopplungsarten in Betracht, wie beispielsweise Riemen, Zahnräder, Ketten usw. Das Bewegungsprofil jedoch wird zentral durch nur einen einzigen Servoantrieb 50 vorgegeben.As transmission 52, 54 is any gear into consideration, in the embodiment according to the FIGS. 2 to 4 it is a crank gear. However, it is essential that the rotational movements of the servo drive 50 are converted into a defined stroke of the columns 27 by the corresponding gear 52, 54 and the gear 52, 54 are operated synchronously. As a coupling mechanism in addition to the coupling rods described 58, 56 known coupling types into consideration, such as belts, gears, chains, etc. The motion profile, however, is centrally determined by only a single servo drive 50.

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  1. Apparatus for filling at least one metering chamber, having at least one metering chamber (22) which is preferably arranged in a metering disc (14) and into which the material to be filled is to be introduced, having at least one ram (30, 31) which acts on the material which is situated in the metering chamber (22), having at least one carrier (28), on which the at least one ram (30, 31) is arranged, having at least two columns (27) which are connected to the carrier (28), a drive means (50) being provided which moves at least the two columns (27) up and down synchronously via a coupling mechanism (52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 64, 65), characterized in that the drive means (50) is actuated in the normal operating mode in such a way that it is moved into a first stroke position and, starting from the said first stroke position, is moved into a second stroke position after the direction of rotation of the drive means (50) has been reversed.
  2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the drive means (50) defines a movement profile of the columns (27) centrally.
  3. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive means (50) is configured such that it can be programmed centrally.
  4. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling mechanism comprises at least one gear mechanism (52, 54).
  5. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling mechanism comprises a crank mechanism.
  6. Apparatus according to Claim 4, characterized in that at least two gear mechanisms (52, 54) of the coupling mechanism are connected to one another by way of at least one connecting means (56, 58).
  7. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a servo drive (50) is used as drive.
  8. Apparatus according to Claim 4, characterized in that the drive means (50) is connected to the gear mechanism (52) via a belt (51).
  9. Apparatus according to Claim 5, characterized in that the crank mechanism (52, 54) comprises at least one crank (53, 55) which is connected to at least one of the columns (27) via at least one coupling rod (64, 65).
  10. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a controller (48) is provided for actuating the drive means (50), which controller (48) actuates the drive means (50) in a normal operating mode, in which the carrier (28) runs through a defined stroke.
  11. Apparatus according to Claim 10, characterized in that the controller (48) actuates the drive means (50) with a predefinable acceleration.
  12. Apparatus according to either of the preceding Claims 10 and 11, characterized in that, in a maintenance mode type, the controller (48) actuates the drive means (50) in such a way that the carrier (28) is moved with a defined stroke into a maintenance position.
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