EP2119633A1 - Packaging machine with a lifter - Google Patents

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EP2119633A1
EP2119633A1 EP09160139A EP09160139A EP2119633A1 EP 2119633 A1 EP2119633 A1 EP 2119633A1 EP 09160139 A EP09160139 A EP 09160139A EP 09160139 A EP09160139 A EP 09160139A EP 2119633 A1 EP2119633 A1 EP 2119633A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65B31/02—Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers or wrappers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
    • B65B31/025—Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers or wrappers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas specially adapted for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65B31/028—Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers or wrappers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas specially adapted for rigid or semi-rigid containers closed by a lid sealed to the upper rim of the container, e.g. tray-like container

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  • the present invention relates to a packaging machine with a hoist, in particular to a tray sealing machine or a thermoforming machine.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a packaging machine with a hoist that can absorb the same forces substantially in each stroke position and has a shorter travel time.
  • a spindle nut carries out the vertical movement and the spindle remains stationary, it is only subjected to tension, d. H. the danger of buckling is excluded.
  • the diameter of the spindle can be made relatively small, which has a positive effect on the dynamics of the system, e.g. on the travel times of the hoist and thus affects the cycle performance of the packaging machine. Since the spindle remains stationary, the height of the hoist can be kept low.
  • FIG. 1 A first embodiment of the invention is described by way of example on a tray sealing machine or a tray sealer.
  • Fig. 1 shows a Traysealer with a first conveyor belt 20, a second conveyor belt 30, a third conveyor belt 70, a gripper 40, an evacuation and sealing station 50 and a hoist.
  • packages 60 are transferred to the second conveyor 30 by the first conveyor 20.
  • the packages 60 are conveyed by the gripper 40 into the evacuating and sealing station 50.
  • the seal takes place by raising the packaging 60 by the hoist 1.
  • the evacuated and sealed packages 60 are finally removed by the third conveyor belt 70.
  • Fig. 2 shows the hoist 1 in a schematic perspective view. Together with a frame 2 forms a support plate 3 viewed from the side view a trapezoidal base assembly of the hoist 1. On the top of the support plate 3 are increased by a further smaller plate a drive roller 4 and two guide rollers 4 a provided, the drive roller 4 substantially between the two pulleys 4a is arranged.
  • the drive roller 4 is connected via a drive shaft (not shown) to a motor 15, for example in the form of an electric servomotor.
  • the motor 15 is arranged under the support plate 3.
  • the hoist 1 is substantially symmetrical with respect to a plane passing through the axis of rotation of the drive roller 4 and the centers of the longitudinal edges of the top of the support plate 3.
  • the support plate 3 has on its two narrower sides in each case three holes.
  • In the each central bore is a spindle 6 supported by a spindle bearing 13.
  • the two spindles 6 extend through the central holes in the support plate 3 down.
  • the spindles 6 cooperate with two spindle nuts 8, which are provided in central bores of two lifting plates 7.
  • the lifting plates 7 are in turn each fixedly provided with two guide rods 9, which extend upwardly and through the respective two aforementioned outer holes, which are provided on the narrower sides of the support plate 3, occur.
  • linear guides 10 are embedded in the support plate or extend further up and pass through one or a total of two counter-plate (s) 11.
  • a brake 12 On these counter-plates 11 is provided per guide rod 9, a brake 12, the Enclose guide rods 9 and the same in operation with raised hoist 1 to prevent inadvertent lowering thereof.
  • the brakes 12 are, for example, released electromagnetically and are actuated by a spring force.
  • the brakes 12 are independently operable for safety reasons from the rest of the system.
  • an abutment 14 for supporting the spindles 6 is provided on each counter plate 11 respectively.
  • the spindles 6 are in operation via a belt 5, for example in the form of a toothed belt, which is driven by the drive roller 4, driven.
  • the belt 5 can be stretched or tensioned by the eccentrically mounted deflection rollers 4a. By the belt 5 is also ensured that the two spindles 6 are operated synchronously and there is no tilting of the hoist 1.
  • the motor 15 drives the drive roller 4 and this in turn drives the belt 5.
  • the two spindles 6 are rotated in this way, depending on the direction of movement synchronously in the appropriate direction.
  • the spindles 6 cooperate with the spindle nuts 8 and the lifting plates 7 are raised or lowered together with the guide rods 9.
  • the guide rods 9 are at their upper end with a tool base 16 (see Fig. 3a to 4b ) and raise or lower it.
  • the guide rods 9 are designed as tubes and take in their supply, disposal or control lines, eg gas lines for the fumigation or the evacuation of a chamber of a packaging machine, by a tool base 16 and a tool upper part 17 (see Fig. 3a to 4b ) is formed.
  • the hollow guide rods 9 can also serve as lines themselves.
  • the brakes 12 lock. For safety reasons, the process is then continued, eg sealed.
  • FIG 3a shows the integrated into a frame 18 of an evacuation and sealing station 50 hoist 1 in a schematic side view.
  • the upper tool part 17 is stationary.
  • the hoist 1 is arranged in operation in a closed housing.
  • the holes for the guide rods 9 close with these tight. In this way, a hygienic design is created.
  • Fig. 3b shows the hoist 1 or the lower tool part 16 in a raised position. In this position, the packages 60 (see Fig. 3a ) sealed.
  • Fig. 4a shows a similar structure as Fig. 3a ,
  • the packages 60 are here flatter and accordingly located the tool upper part 17 in a, with respect to in Fig. 3a, b described position, lower position. In this way, unnecessary stroke is avoided, whereby the cycle performance of the packaging machine can be increased. It is also conceivable to make the upper tool part 17 automatically movable.
  • Fig. 4b shows the hoist 1 or the lower tool part 16 in a raised position. In this position, the packages 60 (see Fig. 4a ) sealed.
  • the invention is not limited to use in a tray sealer. Rather, it is also applicable to a thermoforming machine or a chamber belt machine.
  • the hoist should not be limited to the described embodiment. It can be used in any workstation of a packaging machine. It is also conceivable, for example, that a tool upper part is lowered or lifted off and the lower tool part is stationary.

Abstract

A packing machine has a lift jack with a spindle and a spindle nut. The spindle is coupled to a motor but fixed with respect to the machine frame (2).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Verpackungsmaschine mit einem Hubwerk, insbesondere auf eine Schalenverschließmaschine oder eine Tiefziehmaschine.The present invention relates to a packaging machine with a hoist, in particular to a tray sealing machine or a thermoforming machine.

Im Bereich der Verpackungsmaschinen sind Hubwerke bekannt, die zur Realisierung der Hubbewegung Kniehebelsysteme verwenden. Diese Systeme können je nach Hubstellung bzw. Winkelstellung des Hebelsystems durch die Verlagerung des Kraftangriffpunkts unterschiedlich große Kräfte aufnehmen, was gerade bei Siegelstationen mit variabler Siegelhöhe unvorteilhaft ist. Hier ist vielmehr ein in jedem Arbeitspunkt erzeugbarer konstanter Siegeldruck gewünscht.In the field of packaging machines, hoists are known which use toggle systems for realizing the lifting movement. Depending on the stroke position or angular position of the lever system, these systems can accommodate forces of different magnitudes due to the displacement of the force application point, which is unfavorable especially in sealing stations with variable sealing height. Instead, a constant sealing pressure that can be generated at each operating point is desired here.

Es sind weiterhin Hubwerke mit Spindelantrieben bekannt. Um die hohen Kräfte, die z.B. bei einer Siegelstation wirken, aufzunehmen, müssen die Durchmesser der Spindeln mit Berücksichtigung des Sicherheitsfaktors gegen Knicken ausreichend groß dimensioniert werden. Dies wirkt sich unvorteilhaft auf die Dynamik des Systems, wie z.B. auf die Verfahrzeiten und somit auf die Taktleistung der Verpackungsmaschine aus. Darüber hinaus sind bei herkömmlichen Spindelhubwerken unvorteilhafte Bauhöhen erforderlich, da die Spindeln die erforderliche Vertikalbewegung ausführen.Furthermore hoists with spindle drives are known. In order to absorb the high forces acting, for example, on a sealing station, the diameters of the spindles must be sufficiently large, taking into account the safety factor against buckling. This affects unfavorably the dynamics of the system, such as on the travel times and thus on the cycle performance of the packaging machine. In addition, disadvantageous heights are required in conventional screw jacks because the spindles perform the required vertical movement.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine Verpackungsmaschine mit einem Hubwerk bereitzustellen, das im Wesentlichen in jeder Hubstellung die gleichen Kräfte aufnehmen kann und eine kürzere Verfahrzeit aufweist.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a packaging machine with a hoist that can absorb the same forces substantially in each stroke position and has a shorter travel time.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine Verpackungsmaschine gemäß Anspruch 1. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.The object is achieved by a packaging machine according to claim 1. Further developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Durch den erfindungsgemäßen Spindelantrieb können an den einzelnen Arbeitsstationen einer Verpackungsmaschine auch große Kräfte in jeder Hubstellung aufgenommen werden. Auf diese Weise ist beispielsweise eine Schließbewegung eines Werkzeugunterteils gegen ein ortsfestes Werkzeugoberteil optimal mess- und regelbar.By the spindle drive according to the invention also large forces in each stroke position can be added to the individual workstations of a packaging machine. In this way, for example, a closing movement of a lower tool part against a stationary upper tool part can be optimally measured and regulated.

Da in der erfindungsgemäßen Konstruktion eine Spindelmutter die Vertikalbewegung ausführt und die Spindel ortsfest bleibt, wird diese lediglich auf Zug beansprucht, d. h. die Knickgefahr ist ausgeschlossen. Auf diese Weise kann der Durchmesser der Spindel relativ klein dimensioniert werden, was sich positiv auf die Dynamik des Systems, wie z.B. auf die Verfahrzeiten des Hubwerks und somit auf die Taktleistung der Verpackungsmaschine auswirkt. Da die Spindel ortsfest bleibt, kann die Bauhöhe des Hubwerks gering gehalten werden.Since in the construction according to the invention a spindle nut carries out the vertical movement and the spindle remains stationary, it is only subjected to tension, d. H. the danger of buckling is excluded. In this way, the diameter of the spindle can be made relatively small, which has a positive effect on the dynamics of the system, e.g. on the travel times of the hoist and thus affects the cycle performance of the packaging machine. Since the spindle remains stationary, the height of the hoist can be kept low.

Durch Führungsstangen, die eine reine Vertikalbewegung ausführen, kann das Gesamtsystem des Hubwerks mit einfachen und somit kostengünstigen Mitteln gedichtet werden. Da die Spindel im Betrieb der Hubvorrichtung ortsfest bleibt, müssen in einem Hubwerksgehäusedeckel lediglich Runddichtungen in Form von Abstreifern für die Führungsstangen vorgesehen werden. Das Hubwerk bildet auf diese Weise eine in sich geschlossene und somit hygienegerechte Einheit.Through guide rods, which perform a pure vertical movement, the overall system of the hoist with simple and thus be sealed at low cost means. Since the spindle remains stationary during operation of the lifting device, only round seals in the form of stripper for the guide rods must be provided in a Hubwerksgehäusedeckel. The hoist forms in this way a self-contained and thus hygienic unit.

Weitere Merkmale und Zweckmäßigkeiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen. Von den Figuren zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Verpackungs- maschine;
Fig. 2
eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Hub- werks;
Fig. 3a
eine schematische Seitenansicht des Hubwerks in ab- gesenkter Stellung mit einem Werkzeugoberteil in einer ersten Stellung;
Fig. 3b
eine schematische Seitenansicht des Hubwerks in an- gehobener Stellung mit einem Werkzeugoberteil in einer ersten Stellung;
Fig. 4a
eine schematische Seitenansicht des Hubwerks in ab- gesenkter Stellung mit einem Werkzeugoberteil in einer zweiten Stellung;
Fig. 4b
eine schematische Seitenansicht des Hubwerks in an- gehobener Stellung mit einem Werkzeugoberteil in einer zweiten Stellung.
Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description of embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. From the figures show:
Fig. 1
a schematic side view of a packaging machine;
Fig. 2
a schematic perspective view of the hoist;
Fig. 3a
a schematic side view of the hoist in lowered position with a tool upper part in a first position;
Fig. 3b
a schematic side view of the hoist in raised position with a tool upper part in a first position;
Fig. 4a
a schematic side view of the hoist in lowered position with a tool upper part in a second position;
Fig. 4b
a schematic side view of the hoist in raised position with a tool upper part in a second position.

Im Folgenden wird mit Bezug auf Fig. 1 bis Fig. 3b eine erste Ausführungsform der Erfindung beispielhaft an einer Schalenverschließmaschine bzw. einem Traysealer beschrieben.The following is with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 3b A first embodiment of the invention is described by way of example on a tray sealing machine or a tray sealer.

Fig. 1 zeigt einen Traysealer mit einem ersten Förderband 20, einem zweiten Förderband 30, einem dritten Förderband 70, einem Greifer 40, einer Evakuier- und Siegelstation 50 und einem Hubwerk 1. Fig. 1 shows a Traysealer with a first conveyor belt 20, a second conveyor belt 30, a third conveyor belt 70, a gripper 40, an evacuation and sealing station 50 and a hoist. 1

Im Betrieb werden Verpackungen 60 durch das erste Förderband 20 auf das zweite Förderband 30 übergeben. Die Verpackungen 60 werden durch den Greifer 40 in die Evakuier- und Siegelstation 50 befördert. Die Siegelung findet durch die Anhebung der Verpackungen 60 durch das Hubwerk 1 statt. Die evakuierten und gesiegelten Verpackungen 60 werden schließlich durch das dritte Förderband 70 abtransportiert.In operation, packages 60 are transferred to the second conveyor 30 by the first conveyor 20. The packages 60 are conveyed by the gripper 40 into the evacuating and sealing station 50. The seal takes place by raising the packaging 60 by the hoist 1. The evacuated and sealed packages 60 are finally removed by the third conveyor belt 70.

Fig. 2 zeigt das Hubwerk 1 in einer schematischen perspektivischen Ansicht. Zusammen mit einem Gestell 2 bildet eine Trägerplatte 3 aus der Seitenansicht betrachtet eine trapezförmige Basisbaugruppe des Hubwerks 1. Auf der Oberseite der Trägerplatte 3 sind durch eine weitere kleinere Platte erhöht eine Antriebsrolle 4 und zwei Umlenkrollen 4a vorgesehen, wobei die Antriebsrolle 4 im Wesentlichen zwischen den beiden Umlenkrollen 4a angeordnet ist. Die Antriebsrolle 4 ist über eine (nicht gezeigte) Antriebswelle mit einem Motor 15, z.B. in Form eines Elektro-Servomotors, verbunden. Der Motor 15 ist unter der Trägerplatte 3 angeordnet. Fig. 2 shows the hoist 1 in a schematic perspective view. Together with a frame 2 forms a support plate 3 viewed from the side view a trapezoidal base assembly of the hoist 1. On the top of the support plate 3 are increased by a further smaller plate a drive roller 4 and two guide rollers 4 a provided, the drive roller 4 substantially between the two pulleys 4a is arranged. The drive roller 4 is connected via a drive shaft (not shown) to a motor 15, for example in the form of an electric servomotor. The motor 15 is arranged under the support plate 3.

Das Hubwerk 1 ist bezüglich einer Ebene, die durch die Rotationsachse der Antriebsrolle 4 und die Mittelpunkte der Längskanten der Oberseite der Trägerplatte 3 verläuft, im Wesentlichen symmetrisch. Die Trägerplatte 3 weist an ihren beiden schmaleren Seiten jeweils drei Bohrungen auf. In der jeweils mittleren Bohrung ist eine Spindel 6 durch eine Spindellagerung 13 gelagert. Die beiden Spindeln 6 erstrecken sich durch die mittleren Bohrungen in der Trägerplatte 3 nach unten. Die Spindeln 6 wirken mit zwei Spindelmuttern 8 zusammen, die in mittleren Bohrungen von zwei Hubplatten 7 vorgesehen sind. Die Hubplatten 7 sind ihrerseits jeweils fest mit zwei Führungsstangen 9 versehen, die sich nach oben erstrecken und durch die jeweils beiden vorgenannten äußeren Bohrungen, die an den schmaleren Seiten der Trägerplatte 3 vorgesehen sind, treten. Zur translatorischen Führung der Führungsstangen 9 sind in die Trägerplatte 3 Linearführungen 10 eingelassen bzw. erstrecken sich weiter nach oben und treten durch eine bzw. insgesamt zwei Gegenplatte(n) 11. Auf diesen Gegenplatten 11 ist pro Führungsstange 9 eine Bremse 12 vorgesehen, die die Führungsstangen 9 umschließen und die im Betrieb bei angehobenem Hubwerk 1 eine unbeabsichtigte Absenkung desselben verhindern sollen. Die Bremsen 12 werden z.B. elektromagnetisch gelüftet und werden über eine Federkraft betätigt. Die Bremsen 12 sind aus Sicherheitsgründen vom Rest des Systems unabhängig betreibbar. Außerdem ist auf jeder Gegenplatte 11 jeweils ein Gegenlager 14 zur Lagerung der Spindeln 6 vorgesehen.The hoist 1 is substantially symmetrical with respect to a plane passing through the axis of rotation of the drive roller 4 and the centers of the longitudinal edges of the top of the support plate 3. The support plate 3 has on its two narrower sides in each case three holes. In the each central bore is a spindle 6 supported by a spindle bearing 13. The two spindles 6 extend through the central holes in the support plate 3 down. The spindles 6 cooperate with two spindle nuts 8, which are provided in central bores of two lifting plates 7. The lifting plates 7 are in turn each fixedly provided with two guide rods 9, which extend upwardly and through the respective two aforementioned outer holes, which are provided on the narrower sides of the support plate 3, occur. For translational guidance of the guide rods 9 3 linear guides 10 are embedded in the support plate or extend further up and pass through one or a total of two counter-plate (s) 11. On these counter-plates 11 is provided per guide rod 9, a brake 12, the Enclose guide rods 9 and the same in operation with raised hoist 1 to prevent inadvertent lowering thereof. The brakes 12 are, for example, released electromagnetically and are actuated by a spring force. The brakes 12 are independently operable for safety reasons from the rest of the system. In addition, an abutment 14 for supporting the spindles 6 is provided on each counter plate 11 respectively.

Die Spindeln 6 werden im Betrieb über einen Riemen 5, beispielsweise in Form eines Zahnriemens, der durch die Antriebsrolle 4 angetrieben wird, angetrieben. Der Riemen 5 kann durch die exzentrisch gelagerten Umlenkrollen 4a gespannt bzw. bei Bedarf nachgespannt werden. Durch den Riemen 5 ist darüber hinaus sichergestellt, dass die beiden Spindeln 6 synchron betrieben werden und es nicht zu einer Verkippung des Hubwerks 1 kommt.The spindles 6 are in operation via a belt 5, for example in the form of a toothed belt, which is driven by the drive roller 4, driven. The belt 5 can be stretched or tensioned by the eccentrically mounted deflection rollers 4a. By the belt 5 is also ensured that the two spindles 6 are operated synchronously and there is no tilting of the hoist 1.

Im Betrieb des Hubwerks 1 treibt der Motor 15 die Antriebsrolle 4 und diese wiederum den Riemen 5 an. Die beiden Spindeln 6 werden auf diese Weise je nach Bewegungsrichtung synchron in die entsprechende Richtung rotiert. Die Spindeln 6 wirken mit den Spindelmuttern 8 zusammen und die Hubplatten 7 werden zusammen mit den Führungsstangen 9 angehoben bzw. abgesenkt. Die Führungsstangen 9 sind an ihrem oberen Ende mit einem Werkzeugunterteil 16 (siehe Fig. 3a bis 4b) verbunden und heben dieses an bzw. senken es ab. Die Führungsstangen 9 sind als Rohre ausgeführt und nehmen in ihrem Inneren Versorgungs-, Entsorgungs- oder Steuerleitungen, z.B. Gasleitungen für die Begasung oder die Evakuierung einer Kammer einer Verpackungsmaschine, die durch ein Werkzeugunterteil 16 und ein Werkzeugoberteil 17 (siehe Fig. 3a bis 4b) gebildet wird, auf. Die hohlen Führungsstangen 9 können aber auch selbst als Leitungen dienen. Sobald das Hubwerk seine gewünschte angehobene Endposition erreicht hat, blockieren die Bremsen 12. Aus Sicherheitsgründen wird erst dann mit dem Prozess fortgefahren, z.B. gesiegelt.During operation of the hoisting gear 1, the motor 15 drives the drive roller 4 and this in turn drives the belt 5. The two spindles 6 are rotated in this way, depending on the direction of movement synchronously in the appropriate direction. The spindles 6 cooperate with the spindle nuts 8 and the lifting plates 7 are raised or lowered together with the guide rods 9. The guide rods 9 are at their upper end with a tool base 16 (see Fig. 3a to 4b ) and raise or lower it. The guide rods 9 are designed as tubes and take in their supply, disposal or control lines, eg gas lines for the fumigation or the evacuation of a chamber of a packaging machine, by a tool base 16 and a tool upper part 17 (see Fig. 3a to 4b ) is formed. The hollow guide rods 9 can also serve as lines themselves. As soon as the hoist has reached its desired raised end position, the brakes 12 lock. For safety reasons, the process is then continued, eg sealed.

Fig.3a zeigt das in einen Rahmen 18 einer Evakuier- und Versiegelungsstation 50 integrierte Hubwerk 1 in einer schematischen Seitenansicht. Das Hubwerk 1 bzw. das Werkzeugunterteil 16 mit den darauf befindlichen bereits befüllten Verpackungen 60, befindet sich in einer abgesenkten Position. Das Werkzeugoberteil 17 ist ortsfest. Das Hubwerk 1 ist im Betrieb in einem geschlossenen Gehäuse angeordnet. Die Bohrungen für die Führungsstangen 9 schließen mit diesen dicht ab. Auf diese Weise wird eine hygienegerechte Konstruktion geschaffen. 3a shows the integrated into a frame 18 of an evacuation and sealing station 50 hoist 1 in a schematic side view. The hoist 1 and the lower tool part 16 with the already filled thereon packages 60, located in a lowered position. The upper tool part 17 is stationary. The hoist 1 is arranged in operation in a closed housing. The holes for the guide rods 9 close with these tight. In this way, a hygienic design is created.

Fig. 3b zeigt das Hubwerk 1 bzw. das Werkzeugunterteil 16 in einer angehobenen Position. In dieser Stellung werden die Verpackungen 60 (siehe Fig. 3a) gesiegelt. Fig. 3b shows the hoist 1 or the lower tool part 16 in a raised position. In this position, the packages 60 (see Fig. 3a ) sealed.

Fig. 4a zeigt einen ähnlichen Aufbau wie Fig. 3a. Die Verpackungen 60 sind hier flacher und dementsprechend befindet sich das Werkzeugoberteil 17 in einer, bezüglich der in Fig. 3a,b beschriebenen Stellung, tieferen Stellung. Auf diese Weise wird unnötiger Hubweg vermieden, wodurch die Taktleistung der Verpackungsmaschine erhöht werden kann. Es ist auch denkbar das Werkzeugoberteil 17 automatisch verfahrbar zu gestalten. Fig. 4a shows a similar structure as Fig. 3a , The packages 60 are here flatter and accordingly located the tool upper part 17 in a, with respect to in Fig. 3a, b described position, lower position. In this way, unnecessary stroke is avoided, whereby the cycle performance of the packaging machine can be increased. It is also conceivable to make the upper tool part 17 automatically movable.

Fig. 4b zeigt das Hubwerk 1 bzw. das Werkzeugunterteil 16 in einer angehobenen Position. In dieser Stellung werden die Verpackungen 60 (siehe Fig. 4a) gesiegelt. Fig. 4b shows the hoist 1 or the lower tool part 16 in a raised position. In this position, the packages 60 (see Fig. 4a ) sealed.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die Anwendung in einem Traysealer beschränkt. Vielmehr ist sie auch auf eine Tiefziehmaschine oder eine Kammerbandmaschine anwendbar.The invention is not limited to use in a tray sealer. Rather, it is also applicable to a thermoforming machine or a chamber belt machine.

Das Hubwerk soll nicht auf die beschriebene Ausführungsform beschränkt sein. Es ist in jeder beliebige Arbeitsstation einer Verpackungsmaschine einsetzbar. Es ist beispielsweise auch denkbar, dass ein Werkzeugoberteil abgesenkt bzw. abgehoben wird und das Werkzeugunterteil ortsfest ist.The hoist should not be limited to the described embodiment. It can be used in any workstation of a packaging machine. It is also conceivable, for example, that a tool upper part is lowered or lifted off and the lower tool part is stationary.

Es ist auch denkbar nur eine Spindel zur Realisierung der Hubbewegung des Hubwerks vorzusehen.It is also conceivable to provide only a spindle for the realization of the lifting movement of the hoist.

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Verpackungsmaschine mit einem Hubwerk (1), das zumindest eine Spindel (6) und eine Spindelmutter (8) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Spindel (6) motorisch antreibbar und relativ zu einem Gestell (2) ortsfest ist.Packaging machine with a hoist (1), which has at least one spindle (6) and a spindle nut (8), characterized in that the spindle (6) is motor-driven and relative to a frame (2) is stationary. Verpackungsmaschine gemäß 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Spindelmutter (8) in einer Hubplatte (7) vorgesehen ist.Packaging machine according to 1, characterized in that the spindle nut (8) is provided in a lifting plate (7). Verpackungsmaschine gemäß 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Spindelmutter (8) als Hubplatte (7) ausgebildet ist.Packaging machine according to 1 or 2, characterized in that the spindle nut (8) is designed as a lifting plate (7). Verpackungsmaschine gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Mehrzahl von Führungsstangen (9) vorgesehen ist, die durch die Hubplatte (7) anhebbar und absenkbar sind.Packaging machine according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a plurality of guide rods (9) is provided which can be raised and lowered by the lifting plate (7). Verpackungsmaschine gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Führungsstangen (9) mit einem Werkzeugunterteil (16) verbindbar sind.Packaging machine according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the guide rods (9) with a tool lower part (16) are connectable. Verpackungsmaschine gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenigstens zwei Spindeln (6) vorgesehen sind.Packaging machine according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least two spindles (6) are provided. Verpackungsmaschine gemäß Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Spindeln (6) synchronisiert antreibbar sind.Packaging machine according to claim 6, characterized in that the spindles (6) are driven synchronously. Verpackungsmaschine gemäß Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Spindeln (6) über ein Zugmittel (5) synchronisiert antreibbar sind.Packaging machine according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the spindles (6) via a traction means (5) are driven synchronized. Verpackungsmaschine gemäß Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Spindeln (6) jeweils unabhängig voneinander antreibbar sind.Packaging machine according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the spindles (6) are each independently drivable. Verpackungsmaschine gemäß einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Bremse (12) an der Führungsstange (9) vorgesehen ist.Packaging machine according to one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that a brake (12) on the guide rod (9) is provided. Verpackungsmaschine gemäß einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Führungsstangen (9) hohl ausgebildet sind.Packaging machine according to one of claims 4 to 10, characterized in that the guide rods (9) are hollow. Verpackungsmaschine gemäß einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in den Führungsstangen (9) Versorgungs-, Entsorgungs- oder Steuerleitungen vorgesehen sind.Packaging machine according to one of claims 4 to 11, characterized in that in the guide rods (9) supply, disposal or control lines are provided. Verpackungsmaschine gemäß einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Führungsstangen (9) selbst als Versorgungs-, Entsorgungs- oder Steuerleitungen ausgebildet sind:Packaging machine according to one of claims 4 to 12, characterized in that the guide rods (9) are themselves formed as supply, disposal or control lines:
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