EP2119632A1 - Packaging machine with a processing station composed of multiple frames - Google Patents

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EP2119632A1
EP2119632A1 EP09160134A EP09160134A EP2119632A1 EP 2119632 A1 EP2119632 A1 EP 2119632A1 EP 09160134 A EP09160134 A EP 09160134A EP 09160134 A EP09160134 A EP 09160134A EP 2119632 A1 EP2119632 A1 EP 2119632A1
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  • the invention relates to a packaging machine with at least one processing station, which is mounted on a frame.
  • Packaging machines have a plurality of processing stations, such as e.g. Forming, sealing and cutting stations, for packaging products. Furthermore, they have an insertion and a delivery area. All processing stations or entry and exit areas are mounted on a single frame.
  • the frame for the packaging machine consists of individual parts, which are connected to each other by welding and / or screwing to modules or to the overall frame.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a packaging machine in which the individual processing stations can be made simpler, cleaned and flexibly arranged, and at the same time the alignment of individual frame parts of the processing stations and / or the regions of the frame is improved.
  • the packaging machine has a modular structure and thus each composed of several racks, different arrangement combinations of the individual racks of a processing station, an insertion and / or a delivery station are possible.
  • processing stations There are now combined processing stations conceivable in which, for example, by several successively arranged modular racks on which the corresponding processing tools are mounted, the product to be packaged is sealed several times.
  • the modular structure of the respective processing station it is made possible by the modular structure of the respective processing station to provide different equipment options for the respective racks of the processing station, the design effort is reduced overall, as no longer the entire processing station must be redesigned, but only the frame in question.
  • the respective spacer elements are connected to a spacer element facing surface of the respective frame. This ensures that two adjacent racks are connected to each other via the spacer element.
  • a defined gap between the two racks is formed as a result of the spacer element. This gap is formed such that both the distance element facing surfaces of the respective racks and the spacer element itself are each easily accessible, whereby a cleaning of the processing station is ensured and simplified especially in these critical areas.
  • no elaborate sealing of the frame is more necessary.
  • each optimal alignment of the individual frames to each other and to the racks of other processing stations is achieved by the spacer element, and sufficient stability of the processing station for forces occurring in the processing station is ensured.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the individual processing stations have a closed structure of the respective racks.
  • the spacer elements similar to a piece of pipe have a closed outer periphery and an inner continuous recess, can be performed by the supply and control lines, can be additionally ensured by the connection of the first and second spacers that extending between the processing stations lines protected are housed by the product to be packaged.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that impurities can not collect on the spacer element, since this each has a round or trapezoidal cross-section.
  • the round or obliquely or not horizontally extending surfaces of the spacer ensure that when cleaning water or detergent must drain completely, so that no liquid residues remain that could form possible impurity foci.
  • FIG. 1 11 shows a front view of a processing station 1 with a plurality of racks 10, 20, 30 in an unassembled state of the processing station 1.
  • the separate racks 10, 20, 30 are an introduction processing rack 10 and an execution processing rack 30, and a processing rack 20 interposed therebetween
  • the product to be packaged on the respective frame 10, 20, 30 are transported.
  • a rack 40 is disposed between each of the processing rack 20 and the introduction processing rack 10 and / or the execution processing rack 30, disposed.
  • the support frame has a greater height than the racks to a part of a tool or similar. to install above the frame.
  • a machining tool holder 41 is disposed between the two support frames 40 in parallel to a moving direction of the product to be packaged.
  • the machining tool holder 41 is connected at its respective ends to the respective holding frame 40 and has in the FIG. 1 not shown tools for processing, such as for sealing, the product to be packaged on.
  • At least one first spacer element 100 is arranged on a respective surface of the introduction processing frame 10 and / or of the processing frame 20 and / or of the execution processing frame 30 that is vertically aligned transversely to the direction of movement of the product to be packaged.
  • at least one second spacer element 200 is arranged at a transversely to the direction of movement of the product to be packaged vertically aligned surface of the holding frame 40.
  • the second spacer element 200 is arranged on the holding frame 40 such that it faces the first spacer element 100, and that the first spacer element 100 can be positively engaged with this.
  • a seal 400 for sealing the first and second spacer elements 100, 200 is arranged between the first and second spacer elements 100, 200.
  • the second spacer element 200 may not only be arranged on the holding frame 40.
  • the holding frame 40 is dispensed with.
  • two spacers 100, 100 are connected to each other at the lead-in processing frame 10 and / or the machining frame 20 and / or the machining frame 30.
  • the first and second spacer elements 100, 200 engage in a form-fitting manner, so that in each case a gap is formed between the holding frame 40 and the introduction frame 10 and / or the processing frame 20 and / or the delivery frame 30.
  • the horizontal distance between the support frame 40 and the insertion frame 10 and / or the machining frame 20 and / or the frame 30 is determined by the horizontally extending length of the first and second spacer elements 100, 200.
  • feet 42 By means of arranged at each end of the support frame 40 and / or the Ein Industriesgestells 10 and / or the Austechnologygestells 30 feet 42 a distance between the processing station 1 and a bottom is set. It can also be additional in the FIG. 1 stand not shown may be arranged on the processing frame 20. Alternatively, embodiments are also conceivable in which the feet 42 are arranged only on the frame 10, 20, 30.
  • a packaging tray on the Ein Siliconbearbeitungsgestell 10 of the processing station 1 which is formed in this case, for example, as a sealing station transported.
  • the packaging tray may, for example, have been formed in a forming station upstream of the sealing station.
  • different devices can be arranged on this introduction processing rack.
  • a device for feeding products into the packaging tray is arranged at a sealing station On the introduction processing rack 10.
  • the product to be packaged is transported by means of the transport device over a holding frame opening arranged in the holding frame 40 onto the processing frame 20.
  • the product located in the packaging trays is sealed at a sealing station by means of tools arranged on the processing tool holder 41.
  • the packaged product is transported to the finishing processing area 30 where, for example, a label is applied to the sealed product.
  • the packaged product can be transported to, for example, a downstream of the sealing station cutting station.
  • FIG. 2 11 shows a view of a processing rack 20 of the processing station 1.
  • the configuration set out below is not limited to only the processing rack 20, but may apply to the introducing processing rack 10 and / or the execution processing rack 20 accordingly.
  • the processing frame 20 has a in the FIG. 2 Not shown overhead cover plate and a vertically downwardly spaced parallel extending bottom plate 26. In each case one formed along the direction of movement of the product to be packaged between a peripheral edge of the cover plate and a peripheral edge of the bottom plate 26 surface is in each case one in FIG. 2 not shown side plate arranged, which closes the frame laterally. Also, between its end edges of the cover plate and the bottom plate located in the direction of movement of the product to be packaged, the processing frame 20 has a direction transverse to the direction of movement of the pack to be packaged Products vertically extending side cover plate 25 on.
  • This working tool receiving space 22 separates two line receiving spaces 21 respectively formed between the cover plates 25, the side plate, the cover plate and the bottom plate 26 for receiving supply lines.
  • the separation of the line receiving spaces 21 through the working tool receiving space 22 is effected in each case by separating elements 23.
  • At least one first spacer element 100 is arranged on the cover plate 25.
  • Each spacer element 100 has a continuous recess 101.
  • Each cover plate 25 also has a continuous recess in which the spacer element is installed, so that both recesses are aligned and create a connection with the line receiving space 21.
  • This first spacer element 100 is connected to a second spacer element 200 with an in FIG. 3 shown second recess 201 in such a way that the second recess 202 is connected to the first recess 101.
  • the first and second spacer element 100, 200 have a round cross-section.
  • the first and second spacer elements 100, 200 do not have a round but a trapezoidal cross section.
  • the outer contours of the spacer elements are chosen so that no horizontal surface is formed, on which accumulate through the purification accumulated backwater or other impurities.
  • FIG. 3 shows a view of each between the racks 10, 20, 30 of the processing station 1 arranged holding frame 40.
  • the second spacer elements 200 are arranged with the second recess 201 such that they are connected to the respective opposite on the racks 10, 20, 30 arranged first spacer elements 100 can be brought into engagement.
  • a recess is also provided in the holding frame, which is aligned with the second recess 201, so that a passage through the holding frame 40 is provided.
  • Such recesses are provided on both sides of the holding frame 40, so that the second recess 201 with the first recess 101 of the first spacer element 100 of the respective frame 10, 20, 30 is connectable.
  • the holding frame 40 has receptacles 42 for receiving the in FIG. 1 shown end of the machining tool holder 41.
  • the holding frame 40 further has a holding frame opening 43. Through this holding frame opening 43, the product to be packaged can be transported through to the individual racks 10, 20, 30 of the processing station 1.
  • FIG. 4 shows a sectional view through a spacer element 100, 200 in the assembled state.
  • the first and second spacer element 100, 200 are each at one end with the respective Frame, for example, by welding, firmly connected.
  • the first spacer element 100 is releasably connected to the second spacer element 200 by means of a fastening means 300, such as a screw.
  • the first and second spacer element 100, 200 are designed such that they engage one another in a form-fitting manner.
  • transition region setting a seal 400 is arranged in a between the first and second spacer element 100, 200 in a between the first and second spacer element 100, 200.
  • an integral spacer element is alternatively conceivable that is provided between two racks.
  • the spacer element has a bore through which the lines between the racks can be performed.
  • the ends of the spacer element are detachably connected to a facing the spacer element surface of the respective frame.
  • the attachment of the spacer element to the respective frame by a respective fastening means, such. a screw, done.
  • the attachment may be made with only one fastener passing through the spacer such as e.g. a screw, done.
  • the fastening means in this case is at the end emerging from the spacer element with a fixing means, such as e.g. a nut, secured against axial displacement.
  • a seal is arranged in each case.
  • an integral spacer element is alternatively conceivable in which only one end of the spacer element is firmly connected to only one spacer element facing surface of the frame.
  • the spacer element is connected to the spacer element facing surface of the frame, for example by welding.
  • the spacer element has a bore on, through which the lines between the racks can be performed.
  • the fixed end facing away from the end of the spacer element is releasably connected to a spacer element facing surface of the other frame.
  • the connection of the spacer element with the spacer element facing surface of the frame can be secured with a fastener, such as a screw.
  • a seal is arranged between the spacer element and the spacer element facing surface of the releasably connected frame.

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A flowline packaging system is assembled from a number of modules (10 to 40) which are interconnected via spacers (100, 200) on the adjoining faces. The spacers lock into each other with a seal and form a defined space between the modules. No single main frame is required.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackungsmaschine mit mindestens einer Bearbeitungsstation, die auf einem Gestell montiert ist.The invention relates to a packaging machine with at least one processing station, which is mounted on a frame.

Verpackungsmaschinen weisen eine Vielzahl von Bearbeitungsstationen, wie z.B. Form-, Siegel- und Schneidstationen, zum Verpacken von Produkten auf. Ferner weisen sie einen Einführ- sowie einen Ausführbereich auf. Alle Bearbeitungsstationen bzw. Ein- und Ausführbereiche sind auf einem einzigen Gestell montiert. Das Gestell für die Verpackungsmaschine besteht aus Einzelteilen, die durch Verschweißen und/ oder Verschrauben zu Baugruppen oder zum Gesamtgestell miteinander verbunden werden.Packaging machines have a plurality of processing stations, such as e.g. Forming, sealing and cutting stations, for packaging products. Furthermore, they have an insertion and a delivery area. All processing stations or entry and exit areas are mounted on a single frame. The frame for the packaging machine consists of individual parts, which are connected to each other by welding and / or screwing to modules or to the overall frame.

Beim Verbinden der Einzelteile der Bearbeitungsstation und/ oder einzelner Baugruppen des Gestells muss darauf geachtet werden, dass diese bezüglich des nachgeschalteten Gestells und/ oder der jeweils angrenzenden Baugruppe des Gestells derart aufeinander ausgerichtet werden, dass ein exakter Verpackungsvorgang innerhalb der Verpackungsmaschine gewährleistet ist.When connecting the individual parts of the processing station and / or individual assemblies of the frame care must be taken that they are aligned with respect to the downstream frame and / or the respective adjacent assembly of the frame in such a way that an exact packaging process is ensured within the packaging machine.

Bei dem Verbinden der einzelnen Gestellteile verschiedener Bearbeitungsstationen und/ oder einzelner Baugruppen oder Bereiche des Gestells bildet sich zwischen den verbundenen Gestellteilen und/ oder Bereichen eine Trennfuge aus, die nur mit aufwändigen Dichtungen abgedichtet werden kann und schwer zu reinigen ist. Um jedoch den Wunsch der Industrie nach geringen Stillstandzeiten der Verpackungsmaschine erfüllen zu können, muss sichergestellt werden, dass das die einzelnen Bearbeitungsstationen möglichst leicht und schnell gereinigt werden können. Auch kann bei einem Verschweißen der Gestellteile und/ oder Bereiche eines Gestells eine genaue Ausrichtung der verschweißten Gestellteile und/ oder Bereiche eines Gestells zueinander nicht sichergestellt werden. Auch besteht nach einem festen Verbinden der Gestellteile keine Möglichkeit mehr, mit geringem Aufwand die Anordnung der jeweiligen Bearbeitungsstationen zu verändern.When connecting the individual frame parts of different processing stations and / or individual assemblies or areas of the frame forms between the connected frame parts and / or areas a parting line, which can be sealed only with elaborate seals and is difficult to clean. However, in order to meet the industry's desire for low downtime of the packaging machine, must be ensured be that the individual processing stations can be cleaned easily and quickly. Also, in a welding of the frame parts and / or areas of a frame accurate alignment of the welded frame parts and / or areas of a frame to each other can not be ensured. Also, after a firm connection of the frame parts is no longer possible to change the arrangement of the respective processing stations with little effort.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht daher darin, eine Verpackungsmaschine bereitzustellen, in der die einzelnen Bearbeitungsstationen einfacher hergestellt, gereinigt und flexibel angeordnet werden können und gleichzeitig die Ausrichtung einzelner Gestellteile der Bearbeitungsstationen und/ oder der Bereiche des Gestells zueinander verbessert ist.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a packaging machine in which the individual processing stations can be made simpler, cleaned and flexibly arranged, and at the same time the alignment of individual frame parts of the processing stations and / or the regions of the frame is improved.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen ausgeführt.This object is solved by the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are set forth in the subclaims.

Da die Verpackungsmaschine einen modularen Aufbau aufweist und sich somit jeweils aus mehreren Gestellen zusammensetzt, sind unterschiedliche Anordnungskombinationen der einzelnen Gestelle einer Bearbeitungsstation, einer Einführ- und/ oder einer Ausführstation möglich. Es sind nun kombinierte Bearbeitungsstationen denkbar, bei denen beispielsweise durch mehrere nacheinander angeordnete modulare Gestelle, auf denen die entsprechenden Bearbeitungswerkzeuge angebracht sind, das zu verpackende Produkt mehrmals versiegelt wird. Auch wird es durch den modularen Aufbau der jeweiligen Bearbeitungsstation ermöglicht, verschiedene Ausstattungsvarianten für die jeweiligen Gestelle der Bearbeitungsstation vorzusehen, wobei der Konstruktionsaufwand insgesamt verringert wird, da nicht mehr die komplette Bearbeitungsstation neu konstruiert werden muss, sondern nur noch das betreffende Gestell.Since the packaging machine has a modular structure and thus each composed of several racks, different arrangement combinations of the individual racks of a processing station, an insertion and / or a delivery station are possible. There are now combined processing stations conceivable in which, for example, by several successively arranged modular racks on which the corresponding processing tools are mounted, the product to be packaged is sealed several times. Also, it is made possible by the modular structure of the respective processing station to provide different equipment options for the respective racks of the processing station, the design effort is reduced overall, as no longer the entire processing station must be redesigned, but only the frame in question.

Bei einem Zusammenbau der separaten Gestelle werden die jeweiligen Distanzelemente mit einer zum Distanzelement weisenden Fläche des jeweiligen Gestells verbunden. Somit wird sichergestellt, dass zwei benachbarte Gestelle über das Distanzelement miteinander verbunden sind. Zusätzlich wird infolge des Distanzelements ein definierter Spalt zwischen den beiden Gestellen ausgebildet. Dieser Spalt ist dabei derart ausgebildet, dass sowohl die zum Distanzelement weisenden Flächen der jeweiligen Gestelle sowie das Distanzelement selbst jeweils leicht zugänglich sind, womit ein Reinigen der Bearbeitungsstation vor allem auch in diesen kritischen Bereichen sichergestellt und vereinfacht wird. Infolge des sich zwischen den separaten Gestellen einstellenden Spalts ist auch keine aufwändige Abdichtung des Gestells mehr notwendig. Auch wird durch das Distanzelement jeweils eine optimale Ausrichtung der einzelnen Gestelle zueinander und zu den Gestellen von weiteren Bearbeitungsstationen erreicht, und eine ausreichende Stabilität der Bearbeitungsstation für in der Bearbeitungsstation auftretende Kräfte wird sichergestellt.In an assembly of the separate racks the respective spacer elements are connected to a spacer element facing surface of the respective frame. This ensures that two adjacent racks are connected to each other via the spacer element. In addition, a defined gap between the two racks is formed as a result of the spacer element. This gap is formed such that both the distance element facing surfaces of the respective racks and the spacer element itself are each easily accessible, whereby a cleaning of the processing station is ensured and simplified especially in these critical areas. As a result of adjusting itself between the separate racks gap no elaborate sealing of the frame is more necessary. Also, each optimal alignment of the individual frames to each other and to the racks of other processing stations is achieved by the spacer element, and sufficient stability of the processing station for forces occurring in the processing station is ensured.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung besteht darin, dass die einzelnen Bearbeitungsstationen einen geschlossenen Aufbau der jeweiligen Gestelle aufweisen. Dadurch, dass die Distanzelemente ähnlich wie ein Rohrstück einen geschlossenen Außenumfang und eine innere durchgehende Aussparung besitzen, durch die Versorgungs- und Steuerleitungen geführt werden können, kann durch die Verbindung der ersten und zweiten Distanzelemente zusätzlich sichergestellt werden, dass die zwischen den Bearbeitungsstationen verlaufenden Leitungen geschützt vom zu verpackenden Produkt untergebracht sind. So wird ein Verschmutzen des Innenraums des jeweiligen Gestells und/ oder der zwischen den durch die Bearbeitungsstationen verlaufenden Leitungen durch das zu verpackende Produkt verhindert.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that the individual processing stations have a closed structure of the respective racks. Characterized in that the spacer elements similar to a piece of pipe have a closed outer periphery and an inner continuous recess, can be performed by the supply and control lines, can be additionally ensured by the connection of the first and second spacers that extending between the processing stations lines protected are housed by the product to be packaged. Thus, a contamination of the interior of the respective frame and / or the between the running through the processing stations lines prevented by the product to be packaged.

Ferner besteht eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung darin, dass sich Verunreinigungen nicht auf dem Distanzelement sammeln können, da diese jeweils einen runden oder trapezförmigen Querschnitt besitzt. Dabei sorgen die runden bzw. schräg bzw. nicht horizontal verlaufenden Flächen des Distanzelements dafür, dass beim Reinigen Wasser oder Reinigungsmittel vollständig ablaufen muß, so dass keine Flüssigkeitsreste stehen bleiben, die mögliche Verunreinigungsherde bilden könnten.Furthermore, a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is that impurities can not collect on the spacer element, since this each has a round or trapezoidal cross-section. The round or obliquely or not horizontally extending surfaces of the spacer ensure that when cleaning water or detergent must drain completely, so that no liquid residues remain that could form possible impurity foci.

Einzelheiten der Erfindung werden anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Dabei zeigt:

  • Figur 1: eine Vorderansicht einer Bearbeitungsstation mit mehreren Gestellen,
  • Figur 2: eine Ansicht eines Bearbeitungsgestells einer Bearbeitungsstation,
  • Figur 3: eine Ansicht eines zwischen den Gestellen einer Bearbeitungsstation angeordneten Haltegestells,
  • Figur 4: eine Schnittansicht durch ein Distanzelement.
Details of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. Showing:
  • FIG. 1 : a front view of a work station with several racks,
  • FIG. 2 : a view of a processing rack of a processing station,
  • FIG. 3 FIG. 4 is a view of a holding rack arranged between the racks of a processing station. FIG.
  • FIG. 4 a sectional view through a spacer.

Figur 1 zeigt eine Vorderansicht einer Bearbeitungsstation 1 mit mehreren Gestellen 10, 20, 30 in einem nicht zusammengebauten Zustand der Bearbeitungsstation 1. Bei den separaten Gestellen 10, 20, 30 handelt es sich um ein Einführbearbeitungsgestell 10 und ein Ausführbearbeitungsgestell 30, sowie ein dazwischen angeordnetes Bearbeitungsgestell 20. Mittels in der Figur 1 nicht dargestellten Transportvorrichtungen kann das zu verpackende Produkt auf das jeweilige Gestell 10, 20, 30 transportiert werden. Zusätzlich ist zwischen dem Bearbeitungsgestell 20 und dem Einführbearbeitungsgestell 10 und/ oder dem Ausführbearbeitungsgestell 30 jeweils ein Haltegestell 40 angeordnet. FIG. 1 11 shows a front view of a processing station 1 with a plurality of racks 10, 20, 30 in an unassembled state of the processing station 1. The separate racks 10, 20, 30 are an introduction processing rack 10 and an execution processing rack 30, and a processing rack 20 interposed therebetween In the FIG. 1 not shown transport devices, the product to be packaged on the respective frame 10, 20, 30 are transported. In addition, between each of the processing rack 20 and the introduction processing rack 10 and / or the execution processing rack 30, a rack 40 is disposed.

Das Haltegestell besitzt eine größere Höhe als die Gestelle, um einen Teil eines Werkzeuges o.ä. oberhalb des Gestells anbringen zu können. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ist ein Bearbeitungswerkzeughalter 41 zwischen den beiden Haltegestellen 40 parallel zu einer Bewegungsrichtung des zu verpackenden Produkts angeordnet. Dabei ist der Bearbeitungswerkzeughalter 41 an seinen jeweiligen Enden mit dem jeweiligen Haltegestell 40 verbunden und weist in der Figur 1 nicht dargestellte Werkzeuge zum Bearbeiten, wie z.B. zum Versiegeln, des zu verpackenden Produkts auf.The support frame has a greater height than the racks to a part of a tool or similar. to install above the frame. In the present embodiment, a machining tool holder 41 is disposed between the two support frames 40 in parallel to a moving direction of the product to be packaged. In this case, the machining tool holder 41 is connected at its respective ends to the respective holding frame 40 and has in the FIG. 1 not shown tools for processing, such as for sealing, the product to be packaged on.

An jeweils einer quer zu der Bewegungsrichtung des zu verpackenden Produkts vertikal ausgerichteten Fläche des Einführbearbeitungsgestells 10 und/ oder des Bearbeitungsgestells 20 und/ oder des Ausführbearbeitungsgestells 30 ist mindestens ein erstes Distanzelement 100 angeordnet. Auch ist an einer quer zu der Bewegungsrichtung des zu verpackenden Produkts vertikal ausgerichteten Fläche der Haltegestelle 40 mindestens ein zweites Distanzelement 200 angeordnet. Das zweite Distanzelement 200 ist dabei derart auf dem Haltegestell 40 angeordnet, dass es dem ersten Distanzelement 100 gegenüberliegt, und dass das erste Distanzelement 100 formschlüssig mit diesem in Eingriff stehen kann. Zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Distanzelement 100, 200 ist eine Dichtung 400 zum Abdichten des ersten und zweiten Distanzelements 100, 200 angeordnet.At least one first spacer element 100 is arranged on a respective surface of the introduction processing frame 10 and / or of the processing frame 20 and / or of the execution processing frame 30 that is vertically aligned transversely to the direction of movement of the product to be packaged. Also, at least one second spacer element 200 is arranged at a transversely to the direction of movement of the product to be packaged vertically aligned surface of the holding frame 40. The second spacer element 200 is arranged on the holding frame 40 such that it faces the first spacer element 100, and that the first spacer element 100 can be positively engaged with this. Between the first and second spacer elements 100, 200, a seal 400 for sealing the first and second spacer elements 100, 200 is arranged.

Dabei kann das zweite Distanzelement 200 nicht nur an dem Haltegestell 40 angeordnet sein. Es sind auch Ausführungen denkbar, bei denen auf das Haltegestell 40 verzichtet wird. In einem solchen Fall werden zwei Distanzelemente 100, 100 an dem Einführbearbeitungsgestell 10 und/ oder dem Bearbeitungsgestell 20 und/ oder dem Ausführbearbeitungsgestell 30 miteinander verbunden.In this case, the second spacer element 200 may not only be arranged on the holding frame 40. Embodiments are also conceivable in which the holding frame 40 is dispensed with. In such a In the case, two spacers 100, 100 are connected to each other at the lead-in processing frame 10 and / or the machining frame 20 and / or the machining frame 30.

In einem zusammengebauten Zustand der Bearbeitungsstation 1 stehen das erste und zweite Distanzelement 100, 200 formschlüssig in Eingriff, so dass sich jeweils ein Spalt zwischen dem Haltegestell 40 und dem Einführgestell 10 und/ oder dem Bearbeitungsgestell 20 und/ oder dem Ausführgestell 30 ausbildet. Der horizontale Abstand zwischen dem Haltegestell 40 und dem Einführgestell 10 und/ oder dem Bearbeitungsgestell 20 und/ oder dem Ausführgestell 30 wird durch die sich in Horizontalrichtung erstreckende Länge des ersten und zweiten Distanzelements 100, 200 bestimmt.In an assembled state of the processing station 1, the first and second spacer elements 100, 200 engage in a form-fitting manner, so that in each case a gap is formed between the holding frame 40 and the introduction frame 10 and / or the processing frame 20 and / or the delivery frame 30. The horizontal distance between the support frame 40 and the insertion frame 10 and / or the machining frame 20 and / or the frame 30 is determined by the horizontally extending length of the first and second spacer elements 100, 200.

Mittels von an jeweils einem Ende des Haltegestells 40 und/ oder des Einführgestells 10 und/ oder des Ausgeführgestells 30 angeordneten Standfüßen 42 wird ein Abstand zwischen der Bearbeitungsstation 1 und einem Boden eingestellt. Dabei können auch zusätzliche in der Figur 1 nicht dargestellte Standfüße an dem Bearbeitungsgestell 20 angeordnet sein. Alternativ sind auch Ausführungen denkbar, bei denen die Standfüße 42 nur an dem Gestell 10, 20, 30 angeordnet sind.By means of arranged at each end of the support frame 40 and / or the Einführgestells 10 and / or the Ausführgestells 30 feet 42 a distance between the processing station 1 and a bottom is set. It can also be additional in the FIG. 1 stand not shown may be arranged on the processing frame 20. Alternatively, embodiments are also conceivable in which the feet 42 are arranged only on the frame 10, 20, 30.

Bei einem Verpackungsvorgang wird mittels einer in Figur 1 nicht dargestellten Transportvorrichtung eine Verpackungsschale auf das Einführbearbeitungsgestell 10 der Bearbeitungsstation 1, die in diesem Fall beispielsweise als Siegelstation ausgebildet ist, transportiert. Die Verpackungsschale kann beispielsweise in einer der Siegelstation vorgeschalteten Formstation ausgebildet worden sein. Abhängig von der Art der Bearbeitungsstation 1 können auf diesem Einführbearbeitungsgestell 10 unterschiedlichste Vorrichtungen angeordnet sein. So ist z.B. bei einer Siegelstation auf dem Einführbearbeitungsgestell 10 eine Vorrichtung zum Zuführen von Produkten in die Verpackungsschale angeordnet. Im Anschluss daran, wird das zu verpackende Produkt mittels der Transportvorrichtung über eine in dem Haltegestell 40 angeordnete Haltegestellöffnung auf das Bearbeitungsgestell 20 weiter transportiert. Auf diesem Bearbeitungsgestell 20 wird bei einer Siegelstation mittels von auf dem Bearbeitungswerkzeughalter 41 angeordneten Werkzeugen das in den Verpackungsschalen befindliche Produkt versiegelt. Nach dem Versiegeln wird das verpackte Produkt in den Ausführbearbeitungsbereich 30 transportiert, wo beispielsweise ein Etikett auf das versiegelte Produkt angebracht wird. Im Anschluss daran kann das verpackte Produkt zu beispielsweise einer der Siegelstation nachgeschalteten Schneidstation transportiert werden.In a packaging process is by means of a in FIG. 1 Transport device, not shown, a packaging tray on the Einführbearbeitungsgestell 10 of the processing station 1, which is formed in this case, for example, as a sealing station transported. The packaging tray may, for example, have been formed in a forming station upstream of the sealing station. Depending on the type of processing station 1 10 different devices can be arranged on this introduction processing rack. For example, at a sealing station On the introduction processing rack 10, a device for feeding products into the packaging tray is arranged. Following this, the product to be packaged is transported by means of the transport device over a holding frame opening arranged in the holding frame 40 onto the processing frame 20. On this processing rack 20, the product located in the packaging trays is sealed at a sealing station by means of tools arranged on the processing tool holder 41. After sealing, the packaged product is transported to the finishing processing area 30 where, for example, a label is applied to the sealed product. Subsequently, the packaged product can be transported to, for example, a downstream of the sealing station cutting station.

Figur 2 zeigt eine Ansicht eines Bearbeitungsgestells 20 der Bearbeitungsstation 1. Der nachfolgend dargelegte Aufbau ist nicht nur auf das Bearbeitungsgestell 20 beschränkt, sondern kann auch entsprechend für das Einführbearbeitungsgestell 10 und/ oder das Ausführbearbeitungsgestell 20 gelten. FIG. 2 11 shows a view of a processing rack 20 of the processing station 1. The configuration set out below is not limited to only the processing rack 20, but may apply to the introducing processing rack 10 and / or the execution processing rack 20 accordingly.

Das Bearbeitungsgestell 20 weist dabei eine in der Figur 2 nicht dargestellte obenliegende Deckplatte und eine dazu vertikal nach unten beabstandete parallel verlaufende Bodenplatte 26 auf. In jeweils einer sich entlang der Bewegungsrichtung des zu verpackenden Produkts zwischen einer Randkante der Deckplatte und einer Randkante der Bodenplatte 26 ausgebildeten Fläche ist jeweils eine in Figur 2 nicht dargestellte Seitenplatte angeordnet, die das Gestell seitlich verschließt. Auch weist das Bearbeitungsgestell 20 zwischen seinen in Bewegungsrichtung des zu verpackenden Produkts befindlichen Endkanten der Deckplatte und der Bodenplatte eine quer zur Bewegungsrichtung des zu verpackenden Produkts vertikal verlaufende seitliche Abdeckplatte 25 auf.The processing frame 20 has a in the FIG. 2 Not shown overhead cover plate and a vertically downwardly spaced parallel extending bottom plate 26. In each case one formed along the direction of movement of the product to be packaged between a peripheral edge of the cover plate and a peripheral edge of the bottom plate 26 surface is in each case one in FIG. 2 not shown side plate arranged, which closes the frame laterally. Also, between its end edges of the cover plate and the bottom plate located in the direction of movement of the product to be packaged, the processing frame 20 has a direction transverse to the direction of movement of the pack to be packaged Products vertically extending side cover plate 25 on.

Innerhalb des Bearbeitungsgestells 20 wird zwischen den beiden Abdeckplatten 25 und der Deckplatte und der Bodenplatte 26 ein Arbeitswerkzeugaufnahmeraum 22 zur Aufnahme von in Figur 1 nicht dargestellten Arbeitswerkzeugen, wie beispielsweise einer Hubvorrichtung, eines Antriebs, etc. ausgebildet. Dieser Arbeitswerkzeugaufnahmeraum 22 trennt zwei sich jeweils zwischen den Abdeckplatten 25, der Seitenplatte, der Deckplatte und der Bodenplatte 26 ausgebildete Leitungsaufnahmeräume 21 zur Aufnahme von Verseorgungs- bzw. Steuerleitungen. Die Trennung der Leitungsaufnahmeräume 21 durch den Arbeitswerkzeugaufnahmeraum 22 erfolgt dabei jeweils durch Trennelemente 23.Within the processing frame 20 is between the two cover plates 25 and the cover plate and the bottom plate 26, a working tool receiving space 22 for receiving in FIG. 1 not shown working tools, such as a lifting device, a drive, etc. formed. This working tool receiving space 22 separates two line receiving spaces 21 respectively formed between the cover plates 25, the side plate, the cover plate and the bottom plate 26 for receiving supply lines. The separation of the line receiving spaces 21 through the working tool receiving space 22 is effected in each case by separating elements 23.

Auf der Abdeckplatte 25 ist jeweils mindestens ein erstes Distanzelement 100 angeordnet. Jedes Distanzelement 100 besitzt eine durchgehende Aussparung 101. Jede Abdeckplatte 25 besitzt ebenfalls eine durchgehende Aussparung, in der das Distanzelement eingebaut ist, so dass beide Aussparungen fluchten und eine Verbindung mit dem Leitungsaufnahmeraum 21 schaffen. Dieses erstes Distanzelement 100 steht mit einem zweiten Distanzelement 200 mit einer in Figur 3 dargestellten zweiten Aussparung 201 derart in Verbindung, dass die zweite Aussparung 202 mit der ersten Aussparung 101 verbunden ist.At least one first spacer element 100 is arranged on the cover plate 25. Each spacer element 100 has a continuous recess 101. Each cover plate 25 also has a continuous recess in which the spacer element is installed, so that both recesses are aligned and create a connection with the line receiving space 21. This first spacer element 100 is connected to a second spacer element 200 with an in FIG. 3 shown second recess 201 in such a way that the second recess 202 is connected to the first recess 101.

Dabei weisen in diesem Fall das erste und zweite Distanzelement 100, 200 einen runden Querschnitt auf. Es sind aber auch Ausführungsformen vorstellbar, bei denen das erste und zweite Distanzelement 100, 200 nicht einen runden sondern einen trapezförmig Querschnitt aufweisen. Die Außenkonturen der Distanzelemente sind dabei so gewählt, dass keine horizontale Fläche entsteht, auf der sich durch die Reinigung entstehendes Stauwasser oder andere Verunreinigungen sammeln können.In this case, in this case, the first and second spacer element 100, 200 have a round cross-section. However, embodiments are also conceivable in which the first and second spacer elements 100, 200 do not have a round but a trapezoidal cross section. The outer contours of the spacer elements are chosen so that no horizontal surface is formed, on which accumulate through the purification accumulated backwater or other impurities.

Figur 3 zeigt eine Ansicht eines jeweils zwischen den Gestellen 10, 20, 30 der Bearbeitungsstation 1 angeordneten Haltegestells 40. An diesem Haltegestell 40 sind die zweiten Distanzelemente 200 mit der zweiten Aussparung 201 derart angeordnet, dass sie mit den jeweils gegenüberliegenden auf den Gestellen 10, 20, 30 angeordneten ersten Distanzelementen 100 in Eingriff gebracht werden können. FIG. 3 shows a view of each between the racks 10, 20, 30 of the processing station 1 arranged holding frame 40. At this holding frame 40, the second spacer elements 200 are arranged with the second recess 201 such that they are connected to the respective opposite on the racks 10, 20, 30 arranged first spacer elements 100 can be brought into engagement.

Ferner ist im Haltegestell ebenfalls eine Aussparung vorgesehen, die mit der zweiten Aussparung 201 fluchtet, so dass ein Durchgang durch das Haltegestell 40 vorgesehen ist. Solche Aussparungen sind an beiden Seiten des Haltegestells 40 vorgesehen, so dass die zweite Aussparung 201 mit der ersten Aussparung 101 des ersten Distanzelements 100 des jeweiligen Gestells 10, 20, 30 verbindbar ist. Somit kann durch die erste und zweite Aussparung 101, 201 sichergestellt werden, dass die innerhalb der Leitungsaufnahmeräume 21 des jeweiligen Gestells 10, 20, 30 befindlichen Leitungen zwischen den Gestellen 10, 20, 30 hindurchgeführt werden können.Further, a recess is also provided in the holding frame, which is aligned with the second recess 201, so that a passage through the holding frame 40 is provided. Such recesses are provided on both sides of the holding frame 40, so that the second recess 201 with the first recess 101 of the first spacer element 100 of the respective frame 10, 20, 30 is connectable. Thus, it can be ensured by the first and second recesses 101, 201, that the lines located within the line receiving spaces 21 of the respective frame 10, 20, 30 between the racks 10, 20, 30 can be passed.

Außerdem weist das Haltegestell 40 Aufnahmen 42 zum Aufnehmen des in Figur 1 dargestellten Endes des Bearbeitungswerkzeughalters 41 auf. Das Haltegestell 40 weist ferner eine Haltegestellöffnung 43 auf. Durch diese Haltegestellöffnung 43 kann das zu verpackende Produkt hindurchtransportiert werden auf die einzelnen Gestelle 10, 20, 30 der Bearbeitungsstation 1.In addition, the holding frame 40 has receptacles 42 for receiving the in FIG. 1 shown end of the machining tool holder 41. The holding frame 40 further has a holding frame opening 43. Through this holding frame opening 43, the product to be packaged can be transported through to the individual racks 10, 20, 30 of the processing station 1.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Schnittansicht durch ein Distanzelement 100, 200 im zusammengebauten Zustand. Dabei sind das erste und zweite Distanzelement 100, 200 jeweils an einem Ende mit dem jeweiligen Gestell, beispielsweise durch Verschweißen, fest verbunden. Darüber hinaus wird das erste Distanzelement 100 mit dem zweiten Distanzelement 200 mittels eines Befestigungsmittels 300, wie z.B. eine Schraube, lösbar verbunden. Das erste und zweite Distanzelement 100, 200 sind dabei derart ausgebildet, dass sie formschlüssig ineinander greifen. In einem sich zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Distanzelement 100, 200 einstellenden Übergangsbereich ist eine Dichtung 400 angeordnet. FIG. 4 shows a sectional view through a spacer element 100, 200 in the assembled state. In this case, the first and second spacer element 100, 200 are each at one end with the respective Frame, for example, by welding, firmly connected. In addition, the first spacer element 100 is releasably connected to the second spacer element 200 by means of a fastening means 300, such as a screw. The first and second spacer element 100, 200 are designed such that they engage one another in a form-fitting manner. In a between the first and second spacer element 100, 200 transition region setting a seal 400 is arranged.

Ferner ist alternativ ein einstückiges Distanzelement vorstellbar, dass zwischen zwei Gestellen vorgesehen ist. Mittels dieses Distanzelements soll sichergestellt werden, dass sich zwischen den Gestellen ein Spalt ausbildet. Das Distanzelement weist eine Bohrung auf, durch die die Leitungen zwischen den Gestellen geführt werden können. Die Enden des Distanzelements sind mit einer zu dem Distanzelement weisenden Fläche des jeweiligen Gestells lösbar verbunden. Dabei kann die Befestigung des Distanzelements an dem jeweiligen Gestell durch jeweils ein Befestigungsmittel, wie z.B. eine Schraube, erfolgen. Alternativ dazu kann die Befestigung mit nur einem durch das Distanzelement durchgehenden Befestigungsmittel, wie z.B. einer Schraube, erfolgen. Das Befestigungsmittel ist in diesem Fall an dem aus dem Distanzelement austretendem Ende mit einem Fixiermittel, wie z.B. einer Mutter, gegen axiales Verschieben gesichert. Zwischen dem Distanzelement und der jeweiligen zum Distanzelement weisenden Fläche des Gestells ist jeweils eine Dichtung angeordnet.Furthermore, an integral spacer element is alternatively conceivable that is provided between two racks. By means of this spacer element is to ensure that forms a gap between the racks. The spacer element has a bore through which the lines between the racks can be performed. The ends of the spacer element are detachably connected to a facing the spacer element surface of the respective frame. In this case, the attachment of the spacer element to the respective frame by a respective fastening means, such. a screw, done. Alternatively, the attachment may be made with only one fastener passing through the spacer such as e.g. a screw, done. The fastening means in this case is at the end emerging from the spacer element with a fixing means, such as e.g. a nut, secured against axial displacement. Between the spacer element and the respective surface facing the spacer element of the frame, a seal is arranged in each case.

Ferner ist alternativ ein einstückiges Distanzelement vorstellbar, bei dem nur ein Ende des Distanzelements mit nur einer zum Distanzelement weisenden Fläche des Gestells fest verbunden ist. Dabei ist das Distanzelement mit der zum Distanzelement weisenden Fläche des Gestells beispielsweise durch Verschweißen verbunden. Darüber hinaus weist das Distanzelement eine Bohrung auf, durch die die Leitungen zwischen den Gestellen geführt werden können. Das dem fest verbunden Ende abgewandte Ende des Distanzelements ist mit einer zum Distanzelement weisenden Fläche des anderen Gestells lösbar verbunden. Die Verbindung des Distanzelements mit der zum Distanzelement weisenden Fläche des Gestells kann mit einem Befestigungsmittels, wie z.B. einer Schraube, sichergestellt werden. Dabei wird zwischen dem Distanzelement und der zum Distanzelement weisenden Fläche des lösbar verbundenen Gestells eine Dichtung angeordnet.Furthermore, an integral spacer element is alternatively conceivable in which only one end of the spacer element is firmly connected to only one spacer element facing surface of the frame. In this case, the spacer element is connected to the spacer element facing surface of the frame, for example by welding. In addition, the spacer element has a bore on, through which the lines between the racks can be performed. The fixed end facing away from the end of the spacer element is releasably connected to a spacer element facing surface of the other frame. The connection of the spacer element with the spacer element facing surface of the frame can be secured with a fastener, such as a screw. In this case, a seal is arranged between the spacer element and the spacer element facing surface of the releasably connected frame.

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Verpackungsmaschine mit mindestens einer Bearbeitungsstation (1) und einem modularen Gesamtgestell, das mehrere miteinander gekoppelte separate Gestelle (10, 20, 30, 40) aufweist, wobei zwischen den Gestellen (10, 20, 30, 40) jeweils mindestens ein Distanzelement (100, 200) angeordnet ist, dass an seinen jeweiligen Enden mit einer Fläche des jeweiligen Gestells (10, 20, 30, 40) verbindbar ist.Packaging machine with at least one processing station (1) and an overall modular frame which has a plurality of separate frames (10, 20, 30, 40) coupled to one another, wherein at least one spacer element (100, 100, 30, 40) is provided between the frames (10, 20, 30, 40). 200) is arranged, that at its respective ends with a surface of the respective frame (10, 20, 30, 40) is connectable. Verpackungsmaschine nach Anspruch 1, wobei an jedem Gestell (10, 20, 30, 40) an mindestens einer Fläche mindestens ein Distanzelement (100, 200) angeordnet ist, wobei im gekoppelten Zustand zweier Gestelle das Distanzelement (100, 200) eines der Gestelle mit einem Distanzelement (100, 200) eines zu koppelnden Gestells in Eingriff bringbar ist.Packaging machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one spacer element (100, 200) is arranged on each frame (10, 20, 30, 40) on at least one surface, wherein in the coupled state of two frames, the spacer element (100, 200) of one of the frames a spacer element (100, 200) of a frame to be coupled can be brought into engagement. Verpackungsmaschine nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei ein Gestell als Haltegestell (40) ausgebildet ist, das dazu angepasst ist, zumindest einen Teil einer Bearbeitungsstation (1), der oberhalb der Gestelle angeordnet ist, aufzunehmen.Packaging machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a frame is formed as a holding frame (40) adapted to receive at least a part of a processing station (1) which is arranged above the racks. Verpackungsmaschine nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, wobei die Distanzelemente (100, 200) zueinander dichtend ausgebildet sind.Packaging machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the spacer elements (100, 200) are formed sealing each other. Verpackungsmaschine nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4, wobei zwischen zwei in Eingriff stehenden Distanzelementen (100, 200) eine Dichtung vorgesehen ist.Packaging machine according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein between two engaging spacer elements (100, 200), a seal is provided. Verpackungsmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei jedes Distanzelement (100, 200) eine durchgehende Aussparung (101, 201) aufweist.Packaging machine according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each spacer element (100, 200) has a continuous recess (101, 201). Verpackungsmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Distanzelement (100, 200) an einer quer zur Bewegungsrichtung des zu verpackenden Produkts vertikal verlaufenden Abdeckplatte (25) des Gestells vorgesehen ist.Packaging machine according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacer element (100, 200) is provided on a transverse to the direction of movement of the product to be packaged vertically extending cover plate (25) of the frame. Verpackungsmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Distanzelement (100, 200) mit rundem Querschnitt ausgebildet ist.Packaging machine according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacer element (100, 200) is formed with a round cross-section. Verpackungsmaschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, wobei das Distanzelement (100, 200) so ausgebildet ist, dass es keine horizontal verlaufenden Flächenabschnitte aufweist.Packaging machine according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the spacer element (100, 200) is formed so that it has no horizontally extending surface portions.
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