EP2352688A1 - Device for gripping pet bottles having a pusher body - Google Patents

Device for gripping pet bottles having a pusher body

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EP2352688A1
EP2352688A1 EP09776561A EP09776561A EP2352688A1 EP 2352688 A1 EP2352688 A1 EP 2352688A1 EP 09776561 A EP09776561 A EP 09776561A EP 09776561 A EP09776561 A EP 09776561A EP 2352688 A1 EP2352688 A1 EP 2352688A1
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gripping
assembly
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bearing element
bottles
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Andreas Fahldieck
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G47/00—Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
    • B65G47/74—Feeding, transfer, or discharging devices of particular kinds or types
    • B65G47/84—Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements
    • B65G47/846—Star-shaped wheels or wheels equipped with article-engaging elements
    • B65G47/847—Star-shaped wheels or wheels equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G47/00—Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
    • B65G47/74—Feeding, transfer, or discharging devices of particular kinds or types
    • B65G47/90—Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
    • B67C3/02—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
    • B67C3/22—Details
    • B67C3/24—Devices for supporting or handling bottles
    • B67C3/242—Devices for supporting or handling bottles engaging with bottle necks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G2201/00—Indexing codes relating to handling devices, e.g. conveyors, characterised by the type of product or load being conveyed or handled
    • B65G2201/02—Articles
    • B65G2201/0235—Containers
    • B65G2201/0244—Bottles
    • B65G2201/0247—Suspended bottles

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  • the invention is directed to a device for gripping PET bottles of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1.
  • Grippers of bottles or other vessels in bottling plants are known in different designs, for example from the utility models DE 297 13 510 U or DE 20 2006 018 379 U, in which, with the intermediate positioning of a swivel joint, the gripper end of the two gripping arms each have an actuating end is assigned, between which eg an eccentric cam od. Like. Is rotatably mounted so as to effect an open position or a closed position. Deformable plastic gripping arms are known from DE 20 2006 004 641, which, however, do not have their own drive for active movement.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a solution with which in particular the components subject to wear of the gripping device according to the invention can be easily installed and removed, without the need for the use of additional tools.
  • this object is achieved in that the components subject to wear, in particular the gripper arms and the thrust body with the gripper arms moving crank surfaces are combined in a common assembly and associated with a common bearing element, wherein the bearing element on a latching connection on the corresponding contact element, such as the rinser or the like, is detachably connectable.
  • the gripping device consists of two assemblies, the first assembly includes the components that are subject to heavy wear and the second, machine-side assembly those
  • the first module is pivotally mounted on the second module and connected to this easily separable.
  • the connection is ideally without tools, so to do manually.
  • the invention on the machine-side abutment element for the gripping device or on the machine element facing side of the bearing element locking clips for gripping and fixing the gripping device are provided.
  • the locking clips according to the invention regardless of whether they are provided on the contact element or on the gripping element itself, a simple cost coupling possibility between the gripping device according to the invention on the one hand and the respective rail element or contact element on the other hand can be achieved.
  • latching clips are provided on the contact-side element, the invention provides that these overlap a latching web on the bearing element, conversely, if the clips are provided on the bearing element of the gripping device, the invention provides that the clips engage in corresponding recesses on the machine side Intervene investment element.
  • the invention also provides transport devices for e.g. PET bottles before, which are equipped with gripping devices according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows the spatial representation of an embodiment of the gripping device according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 shows a modified embodiment in the same representation and in
  • Fig. 3 shows five different phases of Ausclipsens a gripping device according to the invention.
  • a gripping device generally designated 1, according to the invention is spatially provided, which is replaceably provided on a contact element 2, wherein the contact element 2 can be designed as an element of a star of a flanging system or as a corresponding fastening element to it Machine parts, which is not important here.
  • the gripping device 1 serves, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the active gripper of PET bottles 3 in the neck region of these bottles.
  • the gripping device 1 is equipped with two actively movable gripper arms 4a and 4b, which are arranged laterally displaceable in a generally designated 5 bearing element, wherein the designated bearing pin 6 fixed by simple clips without screws there are.
  • the respective fixing points are designated 6a in FIG.
  • the gripping arms 4 guided in scenes surfaces approaches, which is not shown in detail in the figures.
  • the movement of the gripper arms is moved by a thrust body 7, which is equipped with a roller 8, which triggers the opening and closing movement of the gripper arms 4 against the force of a spring 9 via a gate surface, not shown.
  • bearing element 5 with the gripping arms guided therein 4 including the thrust element 7 with roller 8 and spring 9 on the bearing element 2 via a clip connection are releasably connectable.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 each show two clips 10a and 10b, which on latching webs 11 on the bearing element 5, this fixing, create.
  • FIG. 3 shows a somewhat modified exemplary embodiment of this clip connection, wherein in FIG. 3 all the components are also provided with the same reference numerals, as in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1.
  • Fig. 3 shows in different sequential steps, a further embodiment of the invention, in which case the clips 10 "form an integral part of the bearing element 5, they are, as is apparent from Fig. 3, directed downward and engage with their locking lugs 10c in recesses 12, which are introduced in the corresponding contact element 2.
  • the left-hand illustration shows the use position of the gripping device 1 latched on the contact element 2
  • the second illustration shows the first step of unwrapping in which the latching projections 10c have already been dug out of the corresponding openings 12.
  • the spring 9 is compressed by the Nachozbeniehen so far until the bearing element 5 can be completely excavated. Subsequently, the bearing element 5 is displaced downwards, so that a guiding and holding projection 13 which is displaceably held on the sliding body but held captive, the spring 9 is free, so that it can be pulled down and removed on their sliding rods.
  • This slide bar 14 serves with its upper part 14a as a rotation or guide axis for the bearing element.
  • the elements 2, 9 and 14 form an assembly, the wear-free assembly in the context of this invention, which remains firmly connected to the transport element.
  • the other assembly which is heavily subject to wear, is essentially formed by the elements 4 to 8 and 10 and can be solved or attached as a unit or complete assembly tool-free.
  • the locking lugs 10c can be configured in conjunction with the engagement slots 12 so that the bearing element 5 can also perform horizontal pivoting movements to a certain extent u. like. More.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for gripping containers and bottles (3), particularly PET bottles, in container handling systems, such as in filling systems, particularly for transitioning and transferring from star to star, or to a filler, a rinser, or the like, having a drive and actuator bringing about the opening and closing of the gripper arms (4a, 4b), particularly designed as a pusher body (7), wherein the device for gripping is made substantially of two component assemblies. The first component assembly comprises those components that are subject to severe wear, and the second, machine-side component assembly comprises components that are subject to no or nearly no wear. The first component assembly is pivotally supported on the second component assembly and easily removably connected thereto.

Description

Vorrichtung zum Greifen von PET-Flaschen mit einem Schubkörper Device for gripping PET bottles with a pushing body
[0001] Die Erfindung richtet sich auf eine Vorrichtung zum Greifen von PET- Flaschen der im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Gattung.The invention is directed to a device for gripping PET bottles of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1.
[0002] Greifer von Flaschen oder anderen Gefäßen in Abfüllanlagen sind in unterschiedlichen Gestaltungen bekannt, beispielsweise aus den Gebrauchsmustern DE 297 13 510 U oder DE 20 2006 018 379 U, bei denen unter Zwischenpositionierung eines Schwenkgelenkes dem Greiferende der beiden Greifarme je ein Betätigung- sende zugeordnet ist, zwischen denen z.B. ein Exzenternocken od. dgl. drehbar gelagert ist, um so eine Öffnungsstellung bzw. eine Schließstellung zu bewirken. Verformbare Kunststoffgreifarme sind aus dem DE 20 2006 004 641 bekannt, die allerdings nicht über einen eigenen Antrieb zum aktiven Bewegen verfügen.Grippers of bottles or other vessels in bottling plants are known in different designs, for example from the utility models DE 297 13 510 U or DE 20 2006 018 379 U, in which, with the intermediate positioning of a swivel joint, the gripper end of the two gripping arms each have an actuating end is assigned, between which eg an eccentric cam od. Like. Is rotatably mounted so as to effect an open position or a closed position. Deformable plastic gripping arms are known from DE 20 2006 004 641, which, however, do not have their own drive for active movement.
[0003] Aufgabe der Erfindung ist die Schaffung einer Lösung, mit der insbesondere die einem Verschleiß unterliegenden Bauteile der Greifvorrichtung nach der Erfindung leicht ein- und ausgebaut werden kann, ohne dass es des Einsatzes zusätzlicher Werkzeuge bedarf.The object of the invention is to provide a solution with which in particular the components subject to wear of the gripping device according to the invention can be easily installed and removed, without the need for the use of additional tools.
[0004] Mit einer Vorrichtung der eingangs bezeichneten Art wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass die einem Verschleiß unterliegenden Bauteile, insbesondere die Greiferarme und der Schubkörper mit die Greiferarme bewegenden Kulissenflächen in einer gemeinsamen Baugruppe zusammengefasst und einem gemeinsamen Lagerelement zugeordnet sind, wobei das Lagerelement über eine Rastver- bindung am entsprechenden Anlageelement, wie dem Rinser od. dgl. lösbar verbindbar ist.With a device of the type described, this object is achieved in that the components subject to wear, in particular the gripper arms and the thrust body with the gripper arms moving crank surfaces are combined in a common assembly and associated with a common bearing element, wherein the bearing element on a latching connection on the corresponding contact element, such as the rinser or the like, is detachably connectable.
[0005] Der tragende Gedanke dabei ist also, dass die Greifvorrichtung aus zwei Baugruppen besteht, wobei die erste Baugruppe die Bauteile umfasst, die starkem Verschleiß unterliegen und die zweite, maschinenseitige Baugruppe diejenigenThe main idea is that the gripping device consists of two assemblies, the first assembly includes the components that are subject to heavy wear and the second, machine-side assembly those
Bauteile umfasst, die keinen oder fast keinem Verschleiß unterworfen sind. Dabei ist die erste Baugruppe an der zweiten Baugruppe schwenkbar gelagert und mit dieser leicht trennbar verbindbar. Die Verbindung ist idealerweise ohne Werkzeug, also händisch zu bewerkstelligen.Includes components that are subject to no or almost no wear. In this case, the first module is pivotally mounted on the second module and connected to this easily separable. The connection is ideally without tools, so to do manually.
[0006] Unter Verschleißteilen oder Teilen, die starkem Verschleiß unterliegen, sollen dabei diejenigen Teile verstanden werden, die im Laufe der Lebenszeit einer Gesamtanlage regelmäßig, z.B. nach einer fest vorgegebenen Anzahl von Betäti- gungen, gewechselt werden müssen. Hierzu im Gegensatz sind die Bauteile und Komponenten zu sehen, die normalerweise in der Lebenszeit einer Gesamtanlage nur im Falle eines Schadensereignisses oder eines größeren Umbaus ausgetauscht werden und ansonsten unverändert an Ort und Stelle verbleiben und in diesem Sinne fest mit der Vorrichtung oder der Maschine verbunden sind.Under wear parts or parts that are subject to heavy wear, while those parts are to be understood that in the course of the lifetime of an entire system regularly, for example, after a fixed predetermined number of actuation conditions, have to be changed. In contrast, the components and components are seen, which are usually replaced in the lifetime of an entire system only in the event of a damage event or a major change and otherwise remain unchanged in place and are in this sense firmly connected to the device or the machine ,
[0007] Durch die erfindungsgemäße Rastverbindung zwischen der Greifvorrichtung einerseits und dem jeweiligen Anlageelement, wie beispielsweise einem Stern od. dgl., wird erreicht, dass jede Greifvorrichtung individuell schnell ein- und aus- baubar ist, was etwa dann notwendig werden kann, wenn die vorgesehene Betriebsdauer erreicht ist, es zu Störungen im öffnungs- und Schließmechanismus kommt, od. dgl. eine unterschiedliche Behältergröße gefördert werden soll.Due to the latching connection according to the invention between the gripping device on the one hand and the respective contact element, such as a star od. Like., It is achieved that each gripping device individually fast on and off can be built, which may be necessary if the Provided operating time is reached, it comes to disturbances in the opening and closing mechanism, od. Like. A different container size to be promoted.
[0008] Es liegt also ein besonderer Vorteil darin, dass auch der betriebsbedingte regelmäßige Austausch von Greifern aufgrund von Formatwechseln erheblich erleichtert und beschleunigt wird, durch die vorteilhafte, erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung und deren Handhabung.Thus, there is a particular advantage in that the operational regular exchange of grippers is greatly facilitated and accelerated due to format changes, by the advantageous device according to the invention and their handling.
[0009] Durch die Erfindung lassen sich praktisch alle wesentlichen, dem Ver- schleiß unterliegende Elemente als Gruppe komplett schell ein- und ausbauen, da diese Gruppe dann z.B. schleifende Elemente, Führungsbolzen, Elemente, die aus Kunststoff auf Stahl bestehen, u. dgl. mit umfasst und somit bei Verschleiß oder ähnlichen Störungen rasch ausgebaut werden kann.[0009] As a result of the invention, virtually all essential elements subject to wear can be installed and removed as a group completely quickly, since this group is then replaced by e.g. abrasive elements, guide pins, elements made of plastic on steel, u. Like. Comprises with and thus can be removed quickly when worn or similar disorders.
[0010] Alle sich im Wesentlichen nicht relativ zueinander bewegenden Elemente verbleiben an den entsprechenden Anlageteilen, so dass sich insgesamt der Aufwand zum Ein- und Ausbauen reduziert, da sich erfindungsgemäß alle Verschleißteile rasch ohne Werkzeug auswechseln lassen.All essentially not moving relative to each other elements remain on the corresponding parts of the system, so that the total cost of installation and removal is reduced, since according to the invention can be replaced quickly without tools all wearing parts.
[0011] In Ausgestaltung ist nach der Erfindung vorgesehen, dass am maschinen- seitigen Anlageelement für die Greifvorrichtung oder an der dem Maschinenelement zugewandten Seite des Lagerelementes Rastclipse zum Ergreifen und Fixieren der Greifvorrichtung vorgesehen sind. Mit den erfindungsgemäßen Rastclipsen, unabhängig davon, ob sie am Anlageelement oder am Greifelement selbst vorgesehen sind, lässt sich eine einfache kostengünstige Kopplungsmöglichkeit zwischen der erfindungsgemäßen Greifvorrichtung einerseits und dem jeweiligen Schienenelement oder Anlageelement andererseits erreichen. [0012] Sind am anlageseitigen Element Rastclipse vorgesehen, so sieht die Erfindung vor, dass diese einen Raststeg am Lagerelement übergreifen, umgekehrt, sind die Clipse am Lagerelement der Greifvorrichtung vorgesehenen, sieht die Erfindung vor, dass die Clipse in korrespondierende Ausnehmungen am maschinen- seitigen Anlageelement eingreifen.In an embodiment, it is provided according to the invention that on the machine-side abutment element for the gripping device or on the machine element facing side of the bearing element locking clips for gripping and fixing the gripping device are provided. With the locking clips according to the invention, regardless of whether they are provided on the contact element or on the gripping element itself, a simple cost coupling possibility between the gripping device according to the invention on the one hand and the respective rail element or contact element on the other hand can be achieved. If latching clips are provided on the contact-side element, the invention provides that these overlap a latching web on the bearing element, conversely, if the clips are provided on the bearing element of the gripping device, the invention provides that the clips engage in corresponding recesses on the machine side Intervene investment element.
[0013] Die Erfindung sieht auch Transportvorrichtungen für z.B. PET-Flaschen vor, die mit erfindungsgemäßen Greifvorrichtungen ausgestattet sind.The invention also provides transport devices for e.g. PET bottles before, which are equipped with gripping devices according to the invention.
[0014] Weitere Vorteile, Einzelheiten und Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aufgrund der nachfolgenden Beschreibung sowie anhand der Zeichnungen. Diese zeigt inFurther advantages, details and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description and from the drawings. This shows in
Fig. 1 die räumliche Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispieles der erfindungsgemäßen Greifvorrichtung,1 shows the spatial representation of an embodiment of the gripping device according to the invention,
Fig. 2 ein abgewandeltes Ausführungsbeispiel in gleicher Darstellung sowie inFig. 2 shows a modified embodiment in the same representation and in
Fig. 3 fünf unterschiedliche Phasen des Ausclipsens einer erfindungsgemäßen Greifvorrichtung.Fig. 3 shows five different phases of Ausclipsens a gripping device according to the invention.
[0015] In Fig. 1 ist eine allgemein mit 1 bezeichnete Greifvorrichtung nach der Erfindung räumlich dargestellt, die an einem Anlageelement 2 auswechselbar vorgesehen ist, wobei das Anlageelement 2 als Element eines Sternes einer FIa- schenabfüllanlage ausgebildet sein kann oder als entsprechendes Befestigungselement an diesen Maschinenteilen, worauf es hier nicht näher ankommt.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0015] In FIG. 1, a gripping device, generally designated 1, according to the invention is spatially provided, which is replaceably provided on a contact element 2, wherein the contact element 2 can be designed as an element of a star of a flanging system or as a corresponding fastening element to it Machine parts, which is not important here.
[0016] Die Greifvorrichtung 1 nach der Erfindung dient, wie auch in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellt, dem aktiven Greifer von PET-Flaschen 3 im Halsbereich dieser Flaschen.The gripping device 1 according to the invention serves, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the active gripper of PET bottles 3 in the neck region of these bottles.
[0017] Zum Greifen der PET-Flaschen 3 ist die Greifvorrichtung 1 mit zwei aktiv bewegbaren Greiferarmen 4a und 4b ausgerüstet, die seitlich verschiebbar in einem allgemein mit 5 bezeichneten Lagerelement angeordnet sind, wobei die mit 6 bezeichneten Lagerbolzen durch einfaches Clipsen ohne Verschraubungen dort fixiert sind. Die jeweiligen Fixierstellen sind in Fig. 2 mit 6a bezeichnet.For gripping the PET bottles 3, the gripping device 1 is equipped with two actively movable gripper arms 4a and 4b, which are arranged laterally displaceable in a generally designated 5 bearing element, wherein the designated bearing pin 6 fixed by simple clips without screws there are. The respective fixing points are designated 6a in FIG.
[0018] Neben den an ihrer den Greifbereichen abgewandten Seite jenseits der Gleitbolzen 6 weisen die Greifarme 4 in Kulissenflächen geführte Ansätze auf, was in den Figuren nicht näher dargestellt ist. Dassichbewegen der Greifarme wird von einem Schubkörper 7 bewegt, der mit einer Laufrolle 8 ausgerüstet ist, der über eine nicht näher dargestellte Kulissenfläche gegen die Kraft einer Feder 9 die öff- nungs- und Schließbewegung der Greifarme 4 auslöst.In addition to the side facing away from the gripping areas on the other side of the slide pin 6, the gripping arms 4 guided in scenes surfaces approaches, which is not shown in detail in the figures. The movement of the gripper arms is moved by a thrust body 7, which is equipped with a roller 8, which triggers the opening and closing movement of the gripper arms 4 against the force of a spring 9 via a gate surface, not shown.
[0019] Wesentlich für die Erfindung ist, dass das Lagerelement 5 mit den darin geführten Greifarmen 4 einschließlich des Schubelementes 7 mit Laufrolle 8 und Feder 9 am Lagerelement 2 über eine Clipsverbindung lösbar verbindbar sind.Essential to the invention is that the bearing element 5 with the gripping arms guided therein 4 including the thrust element 7 with roller 8 and spring 9 on the bearing element 2 via a clip connection are releasably connectable.
[0020] Diese allgemein mit 10 bezeichnete Clipsverbindung kann unterschiedlich ausgestaltet sein, wobei die Fig. 1 und 2 je zwei Clipse 10a und 10b zeigen, die sich an Raststegen 11 am Lagerelement 5, dieses fixierend, anlegen.This generally designated 10 clip connection can be configured differently, with Figs. 1 and 2 each show two clips 10a and 10b, which on latching webs 11 on the bearing element 5, this fixing, create.
[0021] In Fig. 3 ist ein etwas abgewandeltes Ausführungsbeispiel gerade dieser Clipsverbindung dargestellt, wobei in Fig. 3 alle Bauteile auch mit den gleichen Be- zugszeichen versehen sind, wie beim Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1.FIG. 3 shows a somewhat modified exemplary embodiment of this clip connection, wherein in FIG. 3 all the components are also provided with the same reference numerals, as in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1.
[0022] Fig. 3 zeigt in verschiedenen Abfolgeschritten ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, wobei hier die Clipse 10" einen integralen Bauteil des Lagerelementes 5 bilden, sie sind, wie sich aus Fig. 3 ergibt, nach unten gerichtet und greifen mit ihren Rastansätzen 10c in Ausnehmungen 12 ein, die im entsprechenden Anlageelement 2 eingebracht sind.Fig. 3 shows in different sequential steps, a further embodiment of the invention, in which case the clips 10 "form an integral part of the bearing element 5, they are, as is apparent from Fig. 3, directed downward and engage with their locking lugs 10c in recesses 12, which are introduced in the corresponding contact element 2.
[0023] Zeigt in Fig. 3 die linke Darstellung die am Anlageelement 2 verrastete Gebrauchslage der erfindungsgemäßen Greifvorrichtung 1 , so zeigt die zweite Ab- bildung den ersten Schritt des Ausclipsens, in dem die Rastansätze 10c bereits aus den entsprechenden Öffnungen 12 ausgehoben sind. Dabei wird durch das Nacho- benziehen die Feder 9 gestaucht so weit, bis das Lagerelement 5 vollständig ausgehoben werden kann. Anschließend wird das Lagerelement 5 nach unten verschoben, so dass ein Führungs- und Halteansatz 13 der am Schubkörper ver- schiebbar aber unverlierbar gehalten ist, die Feder 9 frei gibt, so dass diese auf ihrer Gleitstangen nach unten gezogen und entnommen werden kann. Diese Gleitstange 14 dient mit ihrem oberen Teil 14a als Dreh- bzw. Führungsachse für das Lagerelement 5. [0024] Es ist in den vorstehend beschriebenen Figuren gut zu erkennen, dass die Elemente 2, 9 und 14 eine Baugruppe bilden, die im Sinne dieser Erfindung verschleißfreie Baugruppe, welche fest mit dem Transportelement verbunden bleibt. Die anderer Baugruppe, die stark dem Verschleiß unterfällt, wird im Wesentlichen von den Elementen 4 bis 8 und 10 gebildet und kann als Einheit bzw. komplette Baugruppe werkzeugfrei gelöst bzw. angebracht werden.3, the left-hand illustration shows the use position of the gripping device 1 latched on the contact element 2, the second illustration shows the first step of unwrapping in which the latching projections 10c have already been dug out of the corresponding openings 12. In this case, the spring 9 is compressed by the Nachozbeniehen so far until the bearing element 5 can be completely excavated. Subsequently, the bearing element 5 is displaced downwards, so that a guiding and holding projection 13 which is displaceably held on the sliding body but held captive, the spring 9 is free, so that it can be pulled down and removed on their sliding rods. This slide bar 14 serves with its upper part 14a as a rotation or guide axis for the bearing element. 5 It can be clearly seen in the figures described above that the elements 2, 9 and 14 form an assembly, the wear-free assembly in the context of this invention, which remains firmly connected to the transport element. The other assembly, which is heavily subject to wear, is essentially formed by the elements 4 to 8 and 10 and can be solved or attached as a unit or complete assembly tool-free.
[0025] Natürlich sind die beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung noch in vielfacher Hinsicht abzuändern, ohne den Grundgedanken zu verlassen. So können die Rastnasen 10c in Verbindung mit den Eingriffsschlitzen 12 so gestaltet sein, dass das Lagerelement 5 auch horizontale Schwenkbewegungen über ein gewisses Maß ausführen kann u. dgl. mehr. Of course, the described embodiments of the invention are still to be modified in many ways, without departing from the spirit. Thus, the locking lugs 10c can be configured in conjunction with the engagement slots 12 so that the bearing element 5 can also perform horizontal pivoting movements to a certain extent u. like. More.

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1. Vorrichtung zum Greifen von Behältern und Flaschen, insbesondere von PET- Flaschen, in Behälterbehandlungsanlagen, beispielsweise in Abfüllanlagen, insbesondere zur Übergabe und Übernahme von Stern zu Stern oder zu einem Füller, einen Rinser oder dergleichen, mit einem das Öffnen und Schließen der Greiferarme bewirkenden Antriebs- und Stellelement, insbesondere ausgebildet als ein Schubkörper, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung zum Greifen im Wesentlichen aus zwei Baugruppen besteht, wobei die erste Baugruppe die Bauteile umfasst, die starkem Verschleiß unterliegen und die zweite, maschinenseitige Baugruppe Bauteile ohne Verschleiß umfasst, wobei die erste Baugruppe mit der zweiten Baugruppe schwenkbar gelagert und leicht trennbar miteinander verbindbar sind.1. A device for gripping containers and bottles, in particular of PET bottles, in container treatment plants, for example in bottling plants, in particular for the transfer and takeover from star to star or a filler, a rinser or the like, with a the opening and closing of the gripper arms causing drive and control element, in particular designed as a push body, characterized in that the device for gripping substantially consists of two modules, wherein the first module comprises the components which are subject to heavy wear and the second, machine-side assembly includes components without wear, wherein the first assembly with the second assembly are pivotally mounted and easily separable connected to each other.
2. Vorrichtung zum Greifen gemäß Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Baugruppe insbesondere die Greiferarme (4) und der Schubkörper (7) mit die Greiferarme bewegenden Kulissenflächen, die einem gemeinsamen Lagerelement (5) zugeordnet sind, umfasst, und die zweite Baugruppe mindestens eine Gleitstange (14) und ein Anlageelement (2) umfasst.2. Device for gripping according to claim 1, characterized in that the first assembly, in particular, the gripper arms (4) and the thrust body (7) with the gripper arms moving cam surfaces, which are assigned to a common bearing element (5) comprises, and the second assembly at least one slide bar (14) and a contact element (2).
3. Vorrichtung zum Greifen gemäß Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Lagerelement (5) der ersten Baugruppe über eine Rastverbindung, die händisch betätigbar ist, mit der zweiten Baugruppe lösbar verbindbar ist.3. Device for gripping according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bearing element (5) of the first module via a latching connection, which is manually operable, with the second assembly is releasably connectable.
4. Vorrichtung zum Greifen gemäß Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Rastverbindung mit dem entsprechenden, maschinenseitigen Anlageelement (2) lösbar verbindbar ist.4. Device for gripping according to claim 3, characterized in that the latching connection with the corresponding machine-side contact element (2) is detachably connectable.
5. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am maschinenseitigen Anlageelement (2) für die Greifvorrichtung (1) oder an der dem Anlageelement (2) zugewandten Seite des Lagerelementes (5) Rastclipse (10) zum Ergreifen und Fixieren der Greifvorrichtung (1) vorgesehen sind.5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the machine-side abutment element (2) for the gripping device (1) or on the abutment element (2) facing side of the bearing element (5) locking clips (10) for gripping and fixing the gripping device (1) are provided.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die am maschinenseitigen Anlageelement (2) vorgesehenen Rastclipse (10) einen Raststeg am Lagerelement (5) übergreifen. 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the machine-side contact element (2) provided latching clips (10) engage over a latching web on the bearing element (5).
7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die am Lagerelement (5) vorgesehenen Clipse (101) in korrespondierende Ausnehmungen (12) am maschinenseitigen Anlageelement (2) eingreifen.7. The device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that on the bearing element (5) provided for clips (10 1 ) engage in corresponding recesses (12) on the machine-side contact element (2).
8. Transportvorrichtung zur Handhabung von PET-Flaschen, gekennzeichnet durch eine Mehrzahl von Greifvorrichtungen (1) nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche.8. Transport device for handling PET bottles, characterized by a plurality of gripping devices (1) according to one of the preceding claims.
9. Transportvorrichtung zur Handhabung von PET-Flaschen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Transportstern mit einer Mehrzahl von Greifvorrichtungen (1) nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche ausgerüstet ist.9. Transport device for handling PET bottles, characterized in that the transport star is equipped with a plurality of gripping devices (1) according to one of the preceding claims.
10.Verfahren zum Transport von Behältern, insbesondere von Flaschen, umfassend mindestens eine Transportvorrichtung zum Halten oder Greifen einzelner Behälter, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mindestens eine Transportvorrichtung mindestens eine Greifvorrichtung gemäß einem der vorstehend genannten Ansprüche 1 bis 5 aufweist und die Behälter durch diese Greifvorrichtung mindestens zeitweise gehalten werden, wobei an der Transportvorrichtung idealerweise eine Vielzahl der Greifvorrichtungen angeordnet sind.10.A method for transporting containers, in particular bottles, comprising at least one transport device for holding or gripping individual containers, characterized in that the at least one transport device has at least one gripping device according to one of the above claims 1 to 5 and the container by this gripping device are held at least temporarily, wherein on the transport device ideally a plurality of the gripping devices are arranged.
11. Verfahren zum Transport von Behältern gemäß Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mindestens eine Transportvorrichtung um eine zentrale Achse rotiert und die gegriffenen Behälter mindestens in einem Winkelbereich um diese zentrale Achse umlaufen. 11. A method for transporting containers according to claim 8, characterized in that the at least one transport device rotates about a central axis and rotate the gripped container at least in an angular range about this central axis.
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