EP2111303A1 - Device and method for dosing foamed compounds - Google Patents

Device and method for dosing foamed compounds

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EP2111303A1
EP2111303A1 EP08707180A EP08707180A EP2111303A1 EP 2111303 A1 EP2111303 A1 EP 2111303A1 EP 08707180 A EP08707180 A EP 08707180A EP 08707180 A EP08707180 A EP 08707180A EP 2111303 A1 EP2111303 A1 EP 2111303A1
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Daniel Walt
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C5/00—Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
    • B05C5/02—Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work the liquid or other fluent material being discharged through an outlet orifice by pressure, e.g. from an outlet device in contact or almost in contact, with the work
    • B05C5/027—Coating heads with several outlets, e.g. aligned transversally to the moving direction of a web to be coated
    • B05C5/0275—Coating heads with several outlets, e.g. aligned transversally to the moving direction of a web to be coated flow controlled, e.g. by a valve
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C9/00—Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by any preceding group, or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important
    • B05C9/06—Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by any preceding group, or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important for applying two different liquids or other fluent materials, or the same liquid or other fluent material twice, to the same side of the work
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C5/00—Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
    • B05C5/02—Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work the liquid or other fluent material being discharged through an outlet orifice by pressure, e.g. from an outlet device in contact or almost in contact, with the work
    • B05C5/0225—Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work the liquid or other fluent material being discharged through an outlet orifice by pressure, e.g. from an outlet device in contact or almost in contact, with the work characterised by flow controlling means, e.g. valves, located proximate the outlet

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  • the invention relates to a device and a method for metering foamed masses.
  • a device is e.g. Used in the production of a food to be consumed, especially for filling and Freidressieren of foamed, pressurized masses.
  • the foamed masses to be metered are viscous masses from the foodstuffs, adhesives, insulating agents, etc., which have been foamed in the dissolved, melted or softened state with a gas and metered at a destination via a pump and nozzle system become and solidify afterwards.
  • the filling amount of such masses is time-controlled filled or open-ended via on / off valves or Kolbendosierpumpen.
  • the supply of the mass is usually carried out via one to two pressure lines in a pressure-resistant container (collector).
  • the object of the present invention is to develop a metering device and in particular a pump system in order to improve the filling accuracy, to increase the speed of the pumping process and the entire Golf- tempering process, to prevent dripping at the nozzle exit and to ensure a clean tearing of the metered mass ,
  • the advantage of the invention is that the predefined pressure in the mass can be kept constant up to the nozzle outlets.
  • a pump By supplying each nozzle (closable with retreat) with a pump and the synchronization of all pumps is the Filling accuracy increased.
  • a gear pump By using a rotary pump, a gear pump or the like.
  • An intake stroke which is necessary in Kolbendosierpumpen and increases the total cycle time is unnecessary.
  • An advantage of the invention results from the use of rotary pumps, which are coupled together and together form a pump unit. This gives for each nozzle exactly the same amount of mass (eg foamed food).
  • the rotary pumps are supplied with a flowable mass via a pressure-resistant container.
  • Another advantage of the invention results from the use of a slip clutch, which mechanically, electromechanically or magnetically connects the drive motor with the pump unit.
  • the drive motor can also be fixedly connected to the pump unit.
  • the torque is controlled electronically. It is also possible to use an air or hydraulic motor and adjust the torque via the air or oil pressure. The torque at the pump unit is adjusted so that during and after the outflow process, the required pressure in the mass is kept constant until the nozzle outlet. This prevents the mass from expanding before the nozzle outlet.
  • a further advantage of the invention results from the use of retraction pistons which are integrated in the closure mechanisms of the nozzles and prevent dripping of the mass after the filling and skin-pass process. After closing the nozzles, the retraction pistons are retracted synchronously. As a result, part of the remaining in the nozzle outlet mass is sucked into the cylinder chamber of the retraction piston and ensures the clean tearing of the mass without dripping.
  • FIG. 1 A is a side view of a portion of a metering system or pump system according to the invention, which has a plurality of units connected in parallel, each with a rotary piston pump, a nozzle and a closure mechanism with a return piston;
  • Fig. 1B is a sectional view taken along the plane X-X in Fig. 1A through one of the units of Fig. 1A;
  • Fig. 1 C is the sectional view of Figure 1 B in an enlarged view.
  • FIG. 2 shows a state before the metering step of the filling and tempering process with the nozzle exit and return piston closed (or just opening) in the upper position
  • a device for producing a consumption of a flowable, in particular foamed mass e.g. a Confiserie- Verzehrgutes
  • the outlets (2) open into mutually coupled rotary lobe pumps (3).
  • the outlets (4) of the rotary lobe pumps open into nozzles (5), in front of whose outlet openings there is a respective closure mechanism (6).
  • the shutter mechanisms (6) are opened synchronously during a defined time window. In this way, the mass can be precisely metered.
  • Each closure mechanism (6) is provided with a retraction piston (7) which, with the closure mechanism (6) closed, allows retraction of a portion of the mass in the nozzle outlet. In this way, a dripping is prevented and ensures the clean tearing of the mass.
  • the torque exerted by the drive (8) on the rotary lobe pump (3), can be adjusted continuously so that during the outflow of the predetermined pressure in the mass up to the nozzles (5) is maintained.
  • Fig. 2 shows an initial position of the FülIVDressierluies with the nozzle exit and retreating piston in the upper position.
  • Fig. 3 shows the opened nozzle outlet and the return piston down in the zero position. The filling-tempering process takes place.
  • Fig. 4 shows how the nozzle outlet is closed.
  • the retraction piston pulls a part of the mass located in the nozzle outlet depending on the set retraction travel in the cylinder chamber of the retraction piston, whereby the mass tears off.

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  • Basic Packing Technique (AREA)
  • Supply Of Fluid Materials To The Packaging Location (AREA)
  • Confectionery (AREA)
  • Feeding, Discharge, Calcimining, Fusing, And Gas-Generation Devices (AREA)
  • Nozzles (AREA)
  • Coating Apparatus (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and a method for dosing compounds and especially foamed compounds to a dosage target location. The device comprises at least one unit (3, 5) having respective pumps (3) and nozzles (5) that are fluidically interconnected. The pump is a rotary pump (3) which comprises at least one rotary element (3b) arranged to rotate inside a pump chamber (3a).

Description

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Dosieren geschäumter Massen Apparatus and method for dosing foamed masses
Gegenstand und/oder technisches GebietSubject and / or technical field
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Dosieren geschäumter Massen. Eine derartige Vorrichtung wird z.B. verwendet bei der Herstellung eines Verzehrgutes, insbesondere zum Füllen und Freidressieren von aufgeschäumten, unter Druck stehenden Massen. Allgemein handelt es sich bei den zu dosierenden geschäumten Massen um viskose Massen aus dem Bereich der Lebensmittel, Klebstoffe, Isolationsmittel, etc., die im gelösten, geschmolzenen oder erweichten Zustand mit einem Gas aufgeschäumt wurden und über ein Pump- und Düsensystem an einem Zielort dosiert werden und sich danach verfestigen.The invention relates to a device and a method for metering foamed masses. Such a device is e.g. Used in the production of a food to be consumed, especially for filling and Freidressieren of foamed, pressurized masses. In general, the foamed masses to be metered are viscous masses from the foodstuffs, adhesives, insulating agents, etc., which have been foamed in the dissolved, melted or softened state with a gas and metered at a destination via a pump and nozzle system become and solidify afterwards.
Darlegung der Erfindung:Statement of the invention:
Stand der TechnikState of the art
Bei bekannten Füllsystemen wird die Füllmenge solcher Massen zeitgesteuert über Auf/Zu-Ventile oder über Kolbendosierpumpen gefüllt oder freidressiert. Die Zufuhr der Masse erfolgt in der Regel über ein bis zwei Druckleitungen in eines druckfest ausgebildeten Behälters (Kollektor).In known filling systems, the filling amount of such masses is time-controlled filled or open-ended via on / off valves or Kolbendosierpumpen. The supply of the mass is usually carried out via one to two pressure lines in a pressure-resistant container (collector).
Nachteiledisadvantage
Mit Kolbendosierpumpen wird einerseits die erforderliche Geschwindigkeit nicht erreicht, zum anderen expandiert die aufgeschäumte Masse zwischen dem Dosierkolben und dem Düsenaustritt. Dies hat zur Folge, dass die Masse beim Düsenaustritt nachtropft und die Füllgenauigkeit herabgesetzt wird. Beim Dosieren mittels zeitgesteuerten Ventilen lassen die Strömungsverhältnisse im druckfest ausgebildeten Behälter einen genau definierten Druck über das ganze System bis zu den Düsenaustritten nicht zu. Dies ergibt ebenfalls Ungenauigkeiten im Füllvolumen. Ferner ist ein Rückzug und somit ein genau definierter Abriss der Masse nicht möglich.With piston metering pumps, on the one hand, the required speed is not reached, on the other hand, the foamed mass expands between the metering piston and the nozzle outlet. This has the consequence that the mass drips at the nozzle outlet and the filling accuracy is reduced. When dosing by means of time-controlled valves, the flow conditions in the pressure-resistant container do not allow a precisely defined pressure over the entire system up to the nozzle outlets. This also results in inaccuracies in the filling volume. Furthermore, a withdrawal and thus a well-defined demolition of the mass is not possible.
Aufgabetask
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Dosiervorrichtung und insbesondere ein Pumpensystem zu entwickeln, um die Füllgenauigkeit zu verbessern, die Geschwindigkeit des Pumpvorganges und des ganzen Füll- Dressierprozesses zu erhöhen, ein Nachtropfen am Düsenaustritt zu verhindern und ein sauberes Abreissen der dosierten Masse zu gewährleisten.The object of the present invention is to develop a metering device and in particular a pump system in order to improve the filling accuracy, to increase the speed of the pumping process and the entire Füll- tempering process, to prevent dripping at the nozzle exit and to ensure a clean tearing of the metered mass ,
Lösungsolution
Die Aufgabe wird vorrichtungsmässig durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 und verfahrensmässig durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 10 gelöst.The object is achieved by the device features by the features of claim 1 and procedurally by the features of claim 10.
Vorteileadvantages
Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen. Der Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, dass der vordefinierte Druck in der Masse bis zu den Düsenaustritten konstant gehalten werden kann. Durch die Versorgung jeder Düse (verschliessbar mit Rückzug) mit einer Pumpe und der Synchronisation aller Pumpen wird die Füllgenauigkeit erhöht. Durch Verwendung einer Drehkolbenpumpe, einer Zahnradpumpe oder dgl. erübrigt sich ein Ansaugtakt, welcher bei Kolbendosierpumpen nötig ist und die gesamte Zykluszeit erhöht. Ein Vorteil der Erfindung ergibt sich durch die Verwendung von Drehpumpen, die miteinander gekoppelt sind und zusammen eine Pumpeinheit bilden. Dies ergibt für jede Düse exakt dieselbe Menge an Masse (z.B. geschäumtes Verzehrgut). Die Drehpumpen werden über einen druckfesten Behälter mit fliessfähiger Masse versorgt.Advantageous developments emerge from the dependent claims. The advantage of the invention is that the predefined pressure in the mass can be kept constant up to the nozzle outlets. By supplying each nozzle (closable with retreat) with a pump and the synchronization of all pumps is the Filling accuracy increased. By using a rotary pump, a gear pump or the like. An intake stroke, which is necessary in Kolbendosierpumpen and increases the total cycle time is unnecessary. An advantage of the invention results from the use of rotary pumps, which are coupled together and together form a pump unit. This gives for each nozzle exactly the same amount of mass (eg foamed food). The rotary pumps are supplied with a flowable mass via a pressure-resistant container.
Ein weiterer Vorteil der Erfindung ergibt sich durch die Verwendung einer Rutschkupplung, welche mechanisch, elektromechanisch oder magnetisch den Antriebsmotor mit der Pumpeneinheit verbindet. Der Antriebsmotor kann auch fix mit der Pumpeneinheit verbunden sein. In diesem Fall wird das Drehmoment elektronisch gesteuert. Es ist auch möglich, einen Luft- oder Hydraulik-Motor einzusetzen und das Drehmoment über den Luft- oder Öl- Druck einzustellen. Das Drehmoment an der Pumpeneinheit wird so eingestellt, dass während und nach dem Ausströmvorgang der erforderliche Druck in der Masse bis zum Düsenaustritt konstant gehalten wird. Dadurch wird ein Expandieren der Masse vor dem Düsenaustritt verhindert.Another advantage of the invention results from the use of a slip clutch, which mechanically, electromechanically or magnetically connects the drive motor with the pump unit. The drive motor can also be fixedly connected to the pump unit. In this case, the torque is controlled electronically. It is also possible to use an air or hydraulic motor and adjust the torque via the air or oil pressure. The torque at the pump unit is adjusted so that during and after the outflow process, the required pressure in the mass is kept constant until the nozzle outlet. This prevents the mass from expanding before the nozzle outlet.
Ein weiterer Vorteil der Erfindung ergibt sich durch die Verwendung von Rückzugkolben die in den Verschlussmechanismen der Düsen integriert sind und das Nachtropfen der Masse nach dem Füll- und Dressiervorgang verhindern. Nach dem Verschliessen der Düsen werden die Rückzugkolben synchron zurückgezogen. Dadurch wird ein Teil der im Düsenaustritt verbleibenden Masse in den Zylinderraum des Rückzugkolbens gesogen und das saubere Abreissen der Masse ohne Nachtropfen gewährleistet.A further advantage of the invention results from the use of retraction pistons which are integrated in the closure mechanisms of the nozzles and prevent dripping of the mass after the filling and skin-pass process. After closing the nozzles, the retraction pistons are retracted synchronously. As a result, part of the remaining in the nozzle outlet mass is sucked into the cylinder chamber of the retraction piston and ensures the clean tearing of the mass without dripping.
Aufzählung der Figuren/ZeichnungenList of figures / drawings
Die Erfindung wird anhand eines nicht einschränkend aufzufassenden Ausführungsbeispiels, welches in den Zeichnungen dargestellt ist, näher erläutert. Es zeigen:The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a non-limiting embodiment, which is illustrated in the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1 A eine Seitenansicht eines Abschnitts eines erfindungsgemässen Dosiersystems bzw. Pumpensystems, das mehrere parallel geschaltete Einheiten mit jeweils einer Drehkolbenpumpe, einer Düse und einem Verschlussmechanismus mit einem Rückzugkolben aufweist;1 A is a side view of a portion of a metering system or pump system according to the invention, which has a plurality of units connected in parallel, each with a rotary piston pump, a nozzle and a closure mechanism with a return piston;
Fig. 1 B eine Schnittansicht entlang der Ebene X-X in Fig. 1 A durch eine der Einheiten der Fig. 1A;Fig. 1B is a sectional view taken along the plane X-X in Fig. 1A through one of the units of Fig. 1A;
Fig. 1 C die Schnittansicht der Fig. 1 B in vergrösserter Darstellung;Fig. 1 C is the sectional view of Figure 1 B in an enlarged view.
Fig. 2 einen Zustand vor dem Dosierschritt des Füll- und Dressierprozesses bei geschlossenem (oder sich gerade öffnendem) Düsenaustritt und Rückzugkolben in der oberen Stellung;FIG. 2 shows a state before the metering step of the filling and tempering process with the nozzle exit and return piston closed (or just opening) in the upper position; FIG.
Fig. 3 einen Zustand während des Dosierschritts des Füll- und Dressierprozesses bei geöffnetem Düsenaustritt und Rückzugkolben in der unteren Stellung (Nullstellung); Fig. 4 einen Zustand nach dem Dosierschritt des Füll- und Dressierprozesses bei geschlossenem (oder sich gerade schliessendem) Düsenaustritt und Rückzugkolben auf dem Weg zurück zur oberen Stellung. Ausführung der Erfindung3 shows a state during the metering step of the filling and casting process with the nozzle outlet open and the return piston in the lower position (zero position); 4 shows a state after the dosing step of the filling and casting process with the nozzle outlet and return piston closed (or just closing) on the way back to the upper position. Embodiment of the invention
Bei einer Vorrichtung zum Herstellen eines Verzehrgutes aus einer fliessfähigen, insbesondere geschäumten Masse z.B. eines Confiserie- Verzehrgutes, befindet sich die fliessfähige Masse in einem bevorzugt druckfest ausgebildeten Behälter (1 ), dessen Ausläufe (2) in miteinander gekoppelte Drehkolbenpumpen (3) münden. Durch das Koppeln der Drehkolbenpumpen (3) wird der Volumenstrom synchronisiert. Die Ausläufe (4) der Drehkolbenpumpen münden in Düsen (5), vor deren Austrittsöffnungen sich je ein Verschlussmechanismus (6) befindet. Die Verschlussmechanismen (6) werden synchron während eines definierten Zeitfensters geöffnet. Auf diese Weise kann die Masse exakt dosiert werden. Jeder Verschlussmechanismus (6) ist mit einem Rückzugkolben (7) versehen, welcher bei geschlossenem Verschlussmechanismus (6) das Zurückziehen eines Teils der sich im Düsenaustritt befindenden Masse erlaubt. Auf diese Weise wird ein Nachtropfen verhindert und das saubere Abreissen der Masse gewährleistet. Das Drehmoment, welches der Antrieb (8) auf die Drehkolbenpumpen (3) ausübt, kann stufenlos so eingestellt werden, dass während dem Ausströmvorgang der vorgegebene Druck in der Masse bis zu den Düsen (5) erhalten bleibt.In a device for producing a consumption of a flowable, in particular foamed mass, e.g. a Confiserie- Verzehrgutes, is the flowable mass in a preferably pressure-resistant container (1), the outlets (2) open into mutually coupled rotary lobe pumps (3). By coupling the rotary lobe pumps (3), the volume flow is synchronized. The outlets (4) of the rotary lobe pumps open into nozzles (5), in front of whose outlet openings there is a respective closure mechanism (6). The shutter mechanisms (6) are opened synchronously during a defined time window. In this way, the mass can be precisely metered. Each closure mechanism (6) is provided with a retraction piston (7) which, with the closure mechanism (6) closed, allows retraction of a portion of the mass in the nozzle outlet. In this way, a dripping is prevented and ensures the clean tearing of the mass. The torque exerted by the drive (8) on the rotary lobe pump (3), can be adjusted continuously so that during the outflow of the predetermined pressure in the mass up to the nozzles (5) is maintained.
Fig. 2 zeigt eine Ausgangsposition des FülIVDressierprozesses bei geschlossenem Düsenaustritt und Rückzugkolben in der oberen Position.Fig. 2 shows an initial position of the FülIVDressierprozesses with the nozzle exit and retreating piston in the upper position.
Fig. 3 zeigt den geöffneten Düsenaustritt und den Rückzugkolben unten in der Nullstellung. Der Füll- Dressierprozess findet statt.Fig. 3 shows the opened nozzle outlet and the return piston down in the zero position. The filling-tempering process takes place.
Fig. 4 zeigt, wie der Düsenaustritt verschlossen wird. Der Rückzugkolben zieht einen Teil der sich im Düsenaustritt befindenden Masse in Abhängigkeit vom eingestellten Rückzugsweg in den Zylinderraum des Rückzugkolbens, wodurch die Masse abreisst.Fig. 4 shows how the nozzle outlet is closed. The retraction piston pulls a part of the mass located in the nozzle outlet depending on the set retraction travel in the cylinder chamber of the retraction piston, whereby the mass tears off.
Bezugszeichenreference numeral
1 druckfester Behälter (Kollektor)1 pressure-resistant container (collector)
2 Auslaufkanal zur Pumpe2 outlet channel to the pump
3 Drehkolbenpumpe3 rotary lobe pump
3a Pumpkammer3a pumping chamber
3b Drehelement3b rotary element
4 Auslaufkanal zur Düse4 outlet channel to the nozzle
5 Düsen5 nozzles
6 Verschlussmechanismus6 locking mechanism
7 Rückzugkolben7 return piston
8 Antriebsmotor8 drive motor
9 Vorratsbehälter One Shot9 storage container One Shot
10 Inneres Düserohr One Shot10 Inner Düserohr One Shot
1 1 Verschlusskolben One Shot 1 1 shutter piston One Shot

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. Vorrichtung zum Dosieren von Massen und insbesondere geschäumter Massen an einem Dosier-Zielort, wobei die Vorrichtung mindestens eine Einheit (3, 5) mit jeweils einer Pumpe (3) und einer Düse (5) aufweist, die miteinander in Fluidverbindung stehen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pumpe eine Drehpumpe (3) ist, die mindestens ein in einer Pumpkammer (3a) angeordnetes drehbares Drehelement (3b) aufweist.1. A device for dosing masses and in particular foamed masses at a dosing destination, wherein the device comprises at least one unit (3, 5) each having a pump (3) and a nozzle (5) which are in fluid communication with each other, characterized in that the pump is a rotary pump (3) which has at least one rotatable rotary element (3b) arranged in a pumping chamber (3a).
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie mehrere parallel geschaltete Einheiten (3, 5) aufweist, deren Drehpumpen (3) jeweils miteinander gekoppelt sind.2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of parallel connected units (3, 5), the rotary pumps (3) are each coupled together.
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens eine Einheit (3, 5) oder mehreren miteinander gekoppelte Einheiten (3, 5) mit einem Antriebsmotor (8) verbunden ist bzw. sind.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one unit (3, 5) or more mutually coupled units (3, 5) is connected to a drive motor (8) or are.
4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Antriebsmotor (8) über eine nicht-starre Verbindung zur Drehmoment- Übertragung auf das Drehelement (3b) mit der mindestens einen Einheit (3, 5) oder den mehreren miteinander gekoppelten Einheiten (3, 5) verbunden ist.4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the drive motor (8) via a non-rigid connection for torque transmission to the rotary member (3b) with the at least one unit (3, 5) or the plurality of coupled units (3 , 5) is connected.
5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Drehzahl und das Drehmoment des Antriebsmotors steuerbar sind.5. Apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the rotational speed and the torque of the drive motor are controllable.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Düse (5) einen Verschlussmechanismus (6) aufweist.6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the nozzle (5) has a closure mechanism (6).
7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Verschlussmechanismus einen in der Düse (5) angeordneten Rückzugkolben (7) aufweist, der bezüglich des Düsenaustritts verschiebbar ist.7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the closure mechanism has a in the nozzle (5) arranged return piston (7) which is displaceable with respect to the nozzle outlet.
8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verschlussmechanismen (6) der jeweiligen Düsen (5) jeweils miteinander gekoppelt sind.8. Apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the closure mechanisms (6) of the respective nozzles (5) are each coupled together.
9. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie einer Fördereinheit zugeordnet ist, mittels der nebeneinander angeordnete Artikel parallel zueinander entlang eines Transportweges transportierbar sind, wobei die parallel geschalteten Einheiten (3, 5) in einer Querrichtung zu den Transportwegen derart angeordnet sind, dass der Dosier-Zielort einer jeweiligen Einheit (3, 5) ein jeweiliger Artikel auf einem jeweiligen Transportweg ist.9. Device according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that it is associated with a conveyor unit, by means of juxtaposed articles are parallel to each other along a transport path transportable, wherein the parallel connected units (3, 5) in a transverse direction to the transport paths are arranged such that the dosing destination of a respective unit (3, 5) is a respective article on a respective transport path.
10. Verfahren zum Dosieren von Massen und insbesondere geschäumter Massen unter Verwendung einer Vorrichtung gemäss einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, wobei das Verfahren die folgenden Schritte aufweist: a) Antreiben einer Drehpumpe (3) durch Zuführen von Drehmoment an ein Drehelement (3b) der Drehpumpe und Aufbauen beziehungsweise Erhalten von Druck in der geschäumten Masse; b) Heranführen der Einheiten (3, 5) an ihren jeweiligen Dosier-Zielort; c) Öffnen der Düsen (5), wenn sich die Einheiten (3, 5) an ihrem Dosier- Zielort befinden, so dass geschäumte Masse aus den Düsen (5) austritt und an den jeweiligen Dosier-Zielort gelangt; d) Schliessen der Düsen (5).10. A method for dosing masses and in particular foamed masses using a device according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) driving a rotary pump (3) by supplying torque to a rotary member (3b) of Rotary pump and building up or maintaining pressure in the foamed mass; b) bringing the units (3, 5) to their respective dosing destination; c) opening the nozzles (5) when the units (3, 5) are at their metering Are located so that foamed mass exiting the nozzle (5) and reaches the respective dosing destination; d) closing the nozzles (5).
11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass während des Antreibens der Drehpumpe das Drehmoment und/oder die Drehzahl des Antriebs gesteuert werden.11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that during the driving of the rotary pump, the torque and / or the rotational speed of the drive are controlled.
12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10 oder 11 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass beim Schliessen der Düsen (5) ihr jeweiliger Rückzugkolben in die Düse (5) zurückgezogen wird.12. The method according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that when closing the nozzles (5) their respective retraction piston is withdrawn into the nozzle (5).
13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Heranführen der Einheiten (3, 5) an ihren jeweiligen Dosier-Zielort durch Bewegen der Einheiten (3, 5) und/oder des Dosier-Zielortes erfolgt.13. The method according to claim 10 to 12, characterized in that the bringing of the units (3, 5) takes place at their respective dosing destination by moving the units (3, 5) and / or the dosing destination.
14. Verfahren nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Dosier- Zielorte sich an Artikeln befinden, die nebeneinander angeordnet sind und parallel zueinander entlang eines Transportweges transportiert werden.14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the dosing destinations are located on articles which are arranged side by side and are transported parallel to each other along a transport path.
15. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass durch zwei oder mehrere Pumpenreihen zwei oder mehrere verschiedene Massen, insbesondere mindestens einer geschäumten und einer nicht geschäumten Masse mittels eines inneren Düserohres (10) und des Verschlusskolbens (11), der die Menge der geschäumten Masse steuert, in einem Arbeitsgang sogenannte One Shot Produkte hergestellten werden können. 15. The apparatus of claim 1 to 9, characterized in that by two or more pump rows two or more different masses, in particular at least one foamed and a non-foamed mass by means of an inner nozzle tube (10) and the closure piston (11), the amount The foamed mass controls, so-called one-shot products can be produced in one operation.
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