EP2379413B1 - Method for controlling a labeling device - Google Patents

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EP2379413B1
EP2379413B1 EP11701200.5A EP11701200A EP2379413B1 EP 2379413 B1 EP2379413 B1 EP 2379413B1 EP 11701200 A EP11701200 A EP 11701200A EP 2379413 B1 EP2379413 B1 EP 2379413B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
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    • 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
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    • B67C2003/227—Additional apparatus related to blow-moulding of the containers, e.g. a complete production line forming filled containers from preforms
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  • the present invention relates to a method for controlling a labeling device, wherein the labeling device is part of a block system, which also comprises a supply device for providing the articles to be labeled, according to the preamble of claim 1 and as shown in DE 10 2008 021 527 A known.
  • the settings of a labeling device are usually checked and, if necessary, corrected.
  • the labeling device is operated at a slow speed, so that an operator can control the individual process steps performed by the labeling device and their results.
  • this method enables a more efficient start-up procedure for the labeling device.
  • the block system may comprise a plurality of part machines for producing and / or processing the articles.
  • the block system may comprise a blow molding machine for producing plastic containers from preforms.
  • the supply device can correspond to a blow molding machine.
  • the supply device can also be a filling system, in particular comprising a filler and a closing device.
  • the method described above may be a method for controlling a startup method of a block system.
  • the method can be carried out before the start of production.
  • the articles may in particular be vessels for liquids, for example bottles or cans.
  • the supply device corresponds to a blow molding machine
  • the articles correspond to plastic containers, in particular empty plastic bottles.
  • the articles correspond to filled and sealed containers, in particular bottles.
  • the labeling device is used to furnish articles with one or more labels.
  • the second operating speed may be less than the first operating speed.
  • the first operating speed may correspond to the production speed of the block system.
  • block mode in particular all machines of the block system can be operated in the production speed of the block system.
  • the labeling device By decoupling a drive of the labeling device from a drive of the provision device, the labeling device can be operated in another, in particular in a second operating speed.
  • the drive of the providing device can continue to operate after the decoupling step at the first operating speed.
  • the provisioning device can be kept ready for production.
  • all drives of the supply device can continue to be operated after the step of decoupling with the first operating speed.
  • the supply device in particular one or more drives of the supply device, can continue to be operated after the step of decoupling with the first operating speed, without further articles being provided.
  • the speed of operation of the labeling apparatus may be reduced, in particular wherein the labeling apparatus is stopped after the step of decoupling and before the step of operating at the second operating speed.
  • the operation of the labeling device in the second operating speed can be started by an operator or automatically.
  • the reduction of the operating speed of the labeling device can be done in particular continuously. In other words, a drive of the labeling device can be continuously throttled or decelerated after decoupling and finally stopped.
  • Operating the labeling device at the second operating speed may include, in particular, operating the labeling device at the second operating speed for a predetermined period of time and stopping the labeling device after the predetermined time has elapsed. By stopping the labeling device after expiration of the predetermined period of time, an operator can check an intermediate result of the labeling process and, if necessary, correct settings of the labeling device.
  • the steps of operating the labeling device in the second operating speed and the step of stopping the labeling device can be performed several times, in particular alternately.
  • the labeling process can be carried out in individual steps, in particular at low operating speed, so that individual steps of the labeling process can be controlled.
  • the step of operating the labeling apparatus at the second operating speed for a predetermined period of time may be controlled by an operator.
  • the operator can trigger the operation of the labeling device at the second operating speed for a predetermined period of time.
  • the operator may determine the predetermined period of time.
  • the operator may activate a control, wherein the labeling device is operated at the second operating speed as long as the control is activated.
  • the labeling device may be stopped.
  • the labeling device can thus be operated in a jog mode after decoupling.
  • the decoupling of a drive of the labeling device may correspond to an electronic decoupling.
  • a controller may electronically decouple the operation of a drive of the labeling device from operating a drive of the providing device. This may in particular mean that the labeling device can be operated or controlled independently of the drive of the provisioning device.
  • the labeling device may comprise at least one transfer element arranged between the labeling device and the delivery device, wherein the automatic transfer of the predetermined number of articles comprises introducing the articles into the at least one transfer element.
  • the at least one transfer element may, for example, be a transfer star.
  • the predetermined number of articles can be introduced by the delivery device directly into the transfer element or be introduced into the transfer element via an output element of the delivery device.
  • the predetermined number may for example correspond to 1 to 8, in particular 3 to 5, articles.
  • the predetermined number may be selected depending on the receiving capacity of the at least one transfer element disposed between the labeling device and the delivery device.
  • the predetermined number of articles may be less than or equal to the capacity of the at least one transfer element.
  • the labeling device may comprise a plurality of drives.
  • each of the transfer elements may comprise its own drive.
  • drives of the labeling device in the decoupling step can be decoupled from the supply device, in particular from one or all drives of the provision device.
  • the automatic delivery of the predetermined number of articles may include determining whether the predetermined number of articles is located in the transfer element.
  • the step of decoupling may be performed once it has been determined that the predetermined number of articles has been placed in the transfer element.
  • the block system After the step of operating the labeling apparatus at the second operating speed, synchronization of a drive of the labeling apparatus with a drive of the supply apparatus and an operation of the labeling apparatus and the provision apparatus can take place in the first operating speed. As a result, as soon as the settings of the labeling device have been checked and possibly corrected, the block system can be operated at production speed.
  • an interruption of the provision of further articles can be canceled by the provision device.
  • the provisioning device can provide further articles.
  • the invention also provides a control element for controlling a labeling device, wherein the control element is configured or designed to carry out a method as described above.
  • the invention also provides a block system comprising a labeling device for furnishing articles, in particular bottles, with a label and a delivery device for providing the articles to be labeled, the block system also having a control element for controlling the block system, in particular the labeling device, according to one of the above method described.
  • the block system may comprise a delivery device as a blowing machine and / or a filling plant.
  • the block system may also include a blocking element that is configured such that after the provision of the predetermined number of articles, the provision of further articles may be interrupted.
  • the blocking element may for example be a Preformsperre, which, when activated, prevents preforms are introduced into a blow molding machine.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary method for controlling a block system.
  • the exemplary block system comprises a labeling device for equipping bottles with a label and a blow molding machine for producing the bottles to be labeled, in particular plastic bottles.
  • a labeling device for equipping bottles with a label
  • a blow molding machine for producing the bottles to be labeled, in particular plastic bottles.
  • other articles for example cans or the like, as well as other provision devices, for example filling systems, are possible.
  • a predetermined number of bottles are produced by the blowing machine, for example 1-8, in particular 3-5, pieces.
  • a Preformsperre can be activated, which prevents further plastic preforms are introduced into the blow molding machine.
  • step 102 the bottles produced are introduced into at least one transfer star.
  • the labeling device is electronically decoupled, braked and stopped in step 103 by the blow molding machine. This means that the drives of the labeling device are electronically decoupled from the drives of the blow molding machine.
  • the bottles in the transfer stars are used in step 104 to operate the labeler at the second speed.
  • the bottles can be used for a setting operation of the labeling device.
  • the labeling can be operated in jog mode.
  • an operation of the labeling apparatus is controlled by an operator, and the operator controls the operation of the labeling apparatus at the second operation speed for a predetermined time or for a predetermined action.
  • the labeling device can be operated at the second speed as long as the operator holds a control activated. After deactivating the control, the labeling device is stopped. This can in particular be carried out several times in succession, so that the operator can observe the individual operating steps of the labeling device and, if necessary, correct settings.
  • the operator may operate the labeling device at the second speed for a predetermined time or for a predetermined labeling step.
  • the predetermined time may, for example, be one or more seconds to one minute, in particular 5 seconds to 20 seconds.
  • the block system is switched to production speed, in particular by the labeling is again synchronized to the blow molding machine.
  • the Preformsperre which has prevented the production of the predetermined number of bottles further production, be reopened, and thus the production of bottles are restarted.
  • FIG. 2 shows an exemplary block system for which a method described above as a start-up procedure, ie before the production operation, can be performed.
  • FIG. 2 shows in particular a blow molding machine 205, which blows bottles from plastic preforms, which are passed via a transport element 211 and an inlet star 210 in the blow molding machine.
  • the blown bottles may be passed via transfer stars 207, 208, 209 to a labeling device 206.
  • the bottles are each provided with one or more labels and finally transferred via an outlet star 212 to a further transport path 213 for further transport.
  • blower 205 When the block system is operated by a method as described above, blower 205 produces a predetermined number of bottles.
  • a blocking element for example in the transport element 211, can temporarily prevent a further supply of preforms to the blow molding machine 205. As a result, the blow molding machine 205 can continue to be operated at production speed while the labeling device 206 is decoupled without bottles being produced by the blow molding machine 205.
  • the decoupling of the labeling device 206 in particular the decoupling of a drive of the labeling device 206 from a drive of the blowing machine 205, can be carried out when the last of the predetermined number of bottles has been transferred from the blowing machine 205 to the transport elements 207, 208 and 209.
  • the labeling device 206 can be re-synchronized to the blower 205.
  • the preform lock can then be opened, allowing the bottles to be produced and the bottles to be labeled in production.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Steuern einer Etikettiervorrichtung, wobei die Etikettiervorrichtung Teil eines Blocksystems ist, das außerdem eine Bereitstellvorrichtung zum Bereitstellen der zu etikettierenden Artikel umfasst, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 und wie aus der DE 10 2008 021 527 A bekannt. Vor Produktionsbeginn werden üblicherweise die Einstellungen einer Etikettiervorrichtung kontrolliert und gegebenenfalls korrigiert. Dazu wird die Etikettiervorrichtung in einer langsamen Geschwindigkeit betrieben, so dass eine Bedienperson die einzelnen Verfahrensschritte, die von der Etikettiervorrichtung durchgeführt werden, und deren Ergebnisse kontrollieren kann.The present invention relates to a method for controlling a labeling device, wherein the labeling device is part of a block system, which also comprises a supply device for providing the articles to be labeled, according to the preamble of claim 1 and as shown in DE 10 2008 021 527 A known. Before the start of production, the settings of a labeling device are usually checked and, if necessary, corrected. For this purpose, the labeling device is operated at a slow speed, so that an operator can control the individual process steps performed by the labeling device and their results.

Bekannte Anlaufverfahren für Etikettiervorrichtungen in einem Blocksystem mit einer Blasmaschine erfordern hierfür, dass eine Bedienperson zunächst einzelne Artikel, beispielsweise Flaschen, manuell in die Etikettiervorrichtung einbringt.For this purpose, known start-up methods for labeling devices in a block system with a blow molding machine require that an operator first manually introduce individual articles, for example bottles, into the labeling device.

Dies hat jedoch den Nachteil, dass das manuelle Eingeben der Artikel in die Etikettiervorrichtung einen zusätzlichen Arbeitsaufwand bedeutet.However, this has the disadvantage that the manual input of the article in the labeling device means an additional workload.

Daher ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein effizienteres Anlaufverfahren für eine Etikettiervorrichtung bereitzustellen. Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Verfahren nach Patentanspruch 1 gelöst.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a more efficient start-up method for a labeling device. This object is achieved by a method according to claim 1.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Steuern einer Etikettiervorrichtung, wobei die Etikettiervorrichtung Teil eines Blocksystems ist, das außerdem eine Bereitstellvorrichtung zum Bereitstellen der zu etikettierenden Artikel umfasst, umfasst die Schritte:

  • Bereitstellen einer vorherbestimmten Anzahl von Artikeln durch die Bereitstellvorrichtung, wobei die Etikettiervorrichtung und die Bereitstellvorrichtung in einer ersten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit betrieben werden,
  • automatisches Übergeben der vorherbestimmten Anzahl von Artikeln an die Etikettiervorrichtung,
  • Entkoppeln eines Antriebs der Etikettiervorrichtung von einem Antrieb der Bereitstellvorrichtung, und
  • Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung in einer anderen, zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit.
The method according to the invention for controlling a labeling device, wherein the labeling device is part of a block system, which also comprises a supply device for providing the articles to be labeled, comprises the steps:
  • Providing a predetermined number of articles by the providing device, the labeling device and the delivery device being operated at a first operating speed,
  • automatically transferring the predetermined number of articles to the labeling device,
  • Decoupling a drive of the labeling device from a drive of the supply device, and
  • Operating the labeling device at a different, second operating speed.

Da eine vorherbestimmte Anzahl von Artikeln automatisch von einer Bereitstelleinrichtung an die Etikettiervorrichtung übergeben wird, ermöglicht dieses Verfahren ein effizienteres Anlaufverfahren für die Etikettiervorrichtung.Since a predetermined number of articles are automatically transferred from a provisioning device to the labeling device, this method enables a more efficient start-up procedure for the labeling device.

Das Blocksystem kann mehrere Teilmaschinen zur Herstellung und/oder Bearbeitung der Artikel umfassen. Insbesondere kann das Blocksystem eine Blasmaschine zur Herstellung von Kunststoffbehältnissen aus Vorformlingen umfassen. Mit anderen Worten kann die Bereitstellvorrichtung einer Blasmaschine entsprechen. Die Bereitstellvorrichtung kann auch eine Abfüllanlage sein, insbesondere umfassend einen Füller und eine Verschließvorrichtung.The block system may comprise a plurality of part machines for producing and / or processing the articles. In particular, the block system may comprise a blow molding machine for producing plastic containers from preforms. In other words, the supply device can correspond to a blow molding machine. The supply device can also be a filling system, in particular comprising a filler and a closing device.

Das oben beschriebene Verfahren kann insbesondere ein Verfahren zum Steuern eines Anlaufverfahrens eines Blocksystems sein. Insbesondere kann das Verfahren vor Produktionsbeginn durchgeführt werden.In particular, the method described above may be a method for controlling a startup method of a block system. In particular, the method can be carried out before the start of production.

Die Artikel können insbesondere Gefäße für Flüssigkeiten, beispielsweise Flaschen oder Dosen, sein. Im Falle, dass die Bereitstellvorrichtung einer Blasmaschine entspricht, entsprechen die Artikel Kunststoffbehältnissen, insbesondere leeren Kunststoffflaschen.The articles may in particular be vessels for liquids, for example bottles or cans. In the case that the supply device corresponds to a blow molding machine, the articles correspond to plastic containers, in particular empty plastic bottles.

Im Falle, dass die Bereitstellvorrichtung einer Abfüllanlage entspricht, entsprechen die Artikel gefüllten und verschlossenen Behältnissen, insbesondere Flaschen.In the case that the supply device corresponds to a filling plant, the articles correspond to filled and sealed containers, in particular bottles.

Die Etikettiervorrichtung dient zur Ausstattung von Artikeln mit einem oder mehreren Etiketten.The labeling device is used to furnish articles with one or more labels.

Die zweite Betriebsgeschwindigkeit kann geringer sein als die erste Betriebsgeschwindigkeit. Insbesondere kann die erste Betriebsgeschwindigkeit der Produktionsgeschwindigkeit des Blocksystems entsprechen. Im Blockbetrieb können insbesondere alle Maschinen des Blocksystems in der Produktionsgeschwindigkeit des Blocksystems betrieben werden.The second operating speed may be less than the first operating speed. In particular, the first operating speed may correspond to the production speed of the block system. In block mode, in particular all machines of the block system can be operated in the production speed of the block system.

Durch ein Entkoppeln eines Antriebs der Etikettiervorrichtung von einem Antrieb der Bereitstelleinrichtung kann die Etikettiervorrichtung in einer anderen, insbesondere in einer zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit betrieben werden.By decoupling a drive of the labeling device from a drive of the provision device, the labeling device can be operated in another, in particular in a second operating speed.

Der Antrieb der Bereitstellvorrichtung kann nach dem Schritt des Entkoppelns mit der ersten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit weiterbetrieben werden. Dadurch kann die Bereitstellvorrichtung produktionsbereit gehalten werden. Insbesondere können alle Antriebe der Bereitstellvorrichtung nach dem Schritt des Entkoppelns mit der ersten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit weiterbetrieben werden.The drive of the providing device can continue to operate after the decoupling step at the first operating speed. As a result, the provisioning device can be kept ready for production. In particular, all drives of the supply device can continue to be operated after the step of decoupling with the first operating speed.

Nach dem Bereitstellen der vorherbestimmten Anzahl von Artikeln kann die Bereitstellung weiterer Artikel unterbrochen werden. Dadurch kann die Bereitstellvorrichtung, insbesondere ein oder mehrere Antriebe der Bereitstellvorrichtung, nach dem Schritt des Entkoppelns mit der ersten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit weiterbetrieben werden, ohne dass weitere Artikel bereitgestellt werden.After providing the predetermined number of articles, the provision of additional articles may be interrupted. As a result, the supply device, in particular one or more drives of the supply device, can continue to be operated after the step of decoupling with the first operating speed, without further articles being provided.

Nach dem Schritt des Entkoppelns kann die Betriebsgeschwindigkeit der Etikettiervorrichtung reduziert werden, insbesondere wobei die Etikettiervorrichtung nach dem Schritt des Entkoppelns und vor dem Schritt des Betreibens in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit gestoppt wird. Nach dem Stoppen der Etikettiervorrichtung kann das Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit durch eine Bedienperson oder automatisch gestartet werden. Das Reduzieren der Betriebsgeschwindigkeit der Etikettiervorrichtung kann insbesondere kontinuierlich geschehen. Mit anderen Worten kann ein Antrieb der Etikettiervorrichtung nach dem Entkoppeln kontinuierlich gedrosselt beziehungsweise gebremst und schließlich gestoppt werden.After the uncoupling step, the speed of operation of the labeling apparatus may be reduced, in particular wherein the labeling apparatus is stopped after the step of decoupling and before the step of operating at the second operating speed. After stopping the labeling device, the operation of the labeling device in the second operating speed can be started by an operator or automatically. The reduction of the operating speed of the labeling device can be done in particular continuously. In other words, a drive of the labeling device can be continuously throttled or decelerated after decoupling and finally stopped.

Das Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit kann insbesondere ein Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit für eine vorherbestimmte Zeitdauer und nach Ablauf der vorherbestimmten Zeitdauer ein Stoppen der Etikettiervorrichtung umfassen. Durch das Stoppen der Etikettiervorrichtung nach Ablauf der vorherbestimmten Zeitdauer kann eine Bedienperson ein Zwischenergebnis des Etikettiervorgangs kontrollieren und gegebenenfalls Einstellungen der Etikettiervorrichtung korrigieren.Operating the labeling device at the second operating speed may include, in particular, operating the labeling device at the second operating speed for a predetermined period of time and stopping the labeling device after the predetermined time has elapsed. By stopping the labeling device after expiration of the predetermined period of time, an operator can check an intermediate result of the labeling process and, if necessary, correct settings of the labeling device.

Die Schritte des Betreibens der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit und der Schritt des Stoppens der Etikettiervorrichtung können mehrfach, insbesondere abwechselnd, durchgeführt werden. Dadurch kann der Etikettiervorgang in einzelnen Schritten durchgeführt werden, insbesondere bei niedriger Betriebsgeschwindigkeit, so dass einzelne Schritte des Etikettiervorgangs kontrolliert werden können.The steps of operating the labeling device in the second operating speed and the step of stopping the labeling device can be performed several times, in particular alternately. As a result, the labeling process can be carried out in individual steps, in particular at low operating speed, so that individual steps of the labeling process can be controlled.

Der Schritt des Betreibens der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit für eine vorherbestimmte Zeitdauer kann durch eine Bedienperson gesteuert werden. So kann die Bedienperson beispielsweise mit Hilfe eines Steuerelements das Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit für eine vorherbestimmte Zeitdauer auslösen. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die Bedienperson die vorherbestimmte Zeitdauer bestimmen. Beispielsweise kann die Bedienperson ein Steuerelement aktivieren, wobei die Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit betrieben wird, solange das Steuerelement aktiviert ist.The step of operating the labeling apparatus at the second operating speed for a predetermined period of time may be controlled by an operator. For example, with the aid of a control, the operator can trigger the operation of the labeling device at the second operating speed for a predetermined period of time. Alternatively or additionally, the operator may determine the predetermined period of time. For example, the operator may activate a control, wherein the labeling device is operated at the second operating speed as long as the control is activated.

Wenn die Bedienperson das Steuerelement deaktiviert, kann die Etikettiervorrichtung gestoppt werden.If the operator deactivates the control, the labeling device may be stopped.

Die Etikettiervorrichtung kann nach dem Entkoppeln also in einem Tippbetrieb betrieben werden.The labeling device can thus be operated in a jog mode after decoupling.

Das Entkoppeln eines Antriebs der Etikettiervorrichtung kann einem elektronischen Entkoppeln entsprechen. Mit anderen Worten kann ein Steuerungselement den Betrieb eines Antriebs der Etikettiervorrichtung vom Betrieb eines Antriebs der Bereitstellvorrichtung elektronisch entkoppeln. Dies kann insbesondere bedeuten, dass die Etikettiervorrichtung unabhängig vom Antrieb der Bereitstellvorrichtung betrieben beziehungsweise gesteuert werden kann.The decoupling of a drive of the labeling device may correspond to an electronic decoupling. In other words, a controller may electronically decouple the operation of a drive of the labeling device from operating a drive of the providing device. This may in particular mean that the labeling device can be operated or controlled independently of the drive of the provisioning device.

Die Etikettiervorrichtung kann wenigstens ein zwischen der Etikettiervorrichtung und der Bereitstellvorrichtung angeordnetes Transferelement umfassen, wobei das automatische Übergeben der vorherbestimmten Anzahl von Artikeln ein Einbringen der Artikel in das wenigstens eine Transferelement umfasst.The labeling device may comprise at least one transfer element arranged between the labeling device and the delivery device, wherein the automatic transfer of the predetermined number of articles comprises introducing the articles into the at least one transfer element.

Das wenigstens eine Transferelement kann beispielsweise ein Transferstern sein. Die vorherbestimmte Anzahl von Artikeln kann von der Bereitstellvorrichtung direkt in das Transferelement eingebracht werden oder über ein Ausgangselement der Bereitstellvorrichtung in das Transferelement eingebracht werden.The at least one transfer element may, for example, be a transfer star. The predetermined number of articles can be introduced by the delivery device directly into the transfer element or be introduced into the transfer element via an output element of the delivery device.

Die vorherbestimmte Anzahl kann beispielsweise 1 bis 8, insbesondere 3 bis 5, Artikeln entsprechen. Die vorherbestimmte Anzahl kann in Abhängigkeit von der Aufnahmekapazität des wenigstens einen zwischen der Etikettiervorrichtung und der Bereitstellvorrichtung angeordneten Transferelements gewählt werden. Insbesondere kann die vorherbestimmte Anzahl der Artikel kleiner oder gleich der Aufnahmekapazität des wenigstens einen Transferelements sein.The predetermined number may for example correspond to 1 to 8, in particular 3 to 5, articles. The predetermined number may be selected depending on the receiving capacity of the at least one transfer element disposed between the labeling device and the delivery device. In particular, the predetermined number of articles may be less than or equal to the capacity of the at least one transfer element.

Die Etikettiervorrichtung kann mehrere Antriebe umfassen. Insbesondere kann jedes der Transferelemente einen eignen Antrieb umfassen. Es können mehrere, insbesondere alle, Antriebe der Etikettiervorrichtung im Entkopplungsschritt von der Bereitstellvorrichtung, insbesondere von einem oder allen Antrieben der Bereitstelleinrichtung, entkoppelt werden.The labeling device may comprise a plurality of drives. In particular, each of the transfer elements may comprise its own drive. Several, in particular all, drives of the labeling device in the decoupling step can be decoupled from the supply device, in particular from one or all drives of the provision device.

Das automatische Übergeben der vorherbestimmten Anzahl von Artikeln kann ein Bestimmen, ob die vorherbestimmte Anzahl von Artikeln im Transferelement angeordnet ist, umfassen. Insbesondere kann der Schritt des Entkoppelns durchgeführt werden, sobald bestimmt wurde, dass die vorherbestimmte Anzahl von Artikeln im Transferelement angeordnet worden ist.The automatic delivery of the predetermined number of articles may include determining whether the predetermined number of articles is located in the transfer element. In particular, the step of decoupling may be performed once it has been determined that the predetermined number of articles has been placed in the transfer element.

Nach dem Schritt des Betreibens der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit kann ein Synchronisieren eines Antriebs der Etikettiervorrichtung mit einem Antrieb der Bereitstellvorrichtung und ein Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung und der Bereitstellvorrichtung in der ersten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit stattfinden. Dadurch kann, sobald die Einstellungen der Etikettiervorrichtung kontrolliert und gegebenenfalls korrigiert wurden das Blocksystem in Produktionsgeschwindigkeit betrieben werden.After the step of operating the labeling apparatus at the second operating speed, synchronization of a drive of the labeling apparatus with a drive of the supply apparatus and an operation of the labeling apparatus and the provision apparatus can take place in the first operating speed. As a result, as soon as the settings of the labeling device have been checked and possibly corrected, the block system can be operated at production speed.

Nach dem Synchronisieren eines Antriebs der Etikettiervorrichtung mit einem Antrieb der Bereitstellvorrichtung kann eine Unterbrechung der Bereitstellung weiterer Artikel durch die Bereitstellvorrichtung aufgehoben werden. Mit anderen Worten kann die Bereitstellvorrichtung nach dem Synchronisieren weitere Artikel bereitstellen.After synchronizing a drive of the labeling device with a drive of the supply device, an interruption of the provision of further articles can be canceled by the provision device. In other words, after the synchronization, the provisioning device can provide further articles.

Die Erfindung stellt außerdem ein Steuerungselement zum Steuern einer Etikettiervorrichtung bereit, wobei das Steuerungselement zur Durchführung eines oben beschriebenen Verfahrens konfiguriert oder ausgebildet ist.The invention also provides a control element for controlling a labeling device, wherein the control element is configured or designed to carry out a method as described above.

Die Erfindung stellt außerdem ein Blocksystem umfassend eine Etikettiervorrichtung zum Ausstatten von Artikeln, insbesondere Flaschen, mit einem Etikett und eine Bereitstellvorrichtung zum Bereitstellen der zu etikettierenden Artikel bereit, wobei das Blocksystem außerdem ein Steuerungselement zum Steuern des Blocksystems, insbesondere der Etikettiervorrichtung, nach einem der oben beschriebenen Verfahren umfasst.The invention also provides a block system comprising a labeling device for furnishing articles, in particular bottles, with a label and a delivery device for providing the articles to be labeled, the block system also having a control element for controlling the block system, in particular the labeling device, according to one of the above method described.

Das Blocksystem kann als Bereitstellvorrichtung eine Blasmaschine und/oder eine Abfüllanlage umfassen.The block system may comprise a delivery device as a blowing machine and / or a filling plant.

Das Blocksystem kann außerdem ein Sperrelement umfassen, das derart ausgebildet ist, dass nach dem Bereitstellen der vorherbestimmten Anzahl von Artikeln die Bereitstellung weiterer Artikel unterbrochen werden kann. Das Sperrelement kann beispielsweise eine Preformsperre sein, die, wenn aktiviert, verhindert, dass Vorformlinge in eine Blasmaschine eingebracht werden.The block system may also include a blocking element that is configured such that after the provision of the predetermined number of articles, the provision of further articles may be interrupted. The blocking element may for example be a Preformsperre, which, when activated, prevents preforms are introduced into a blow molding machine.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile werden nachfolgend anhand der beispielhaften Figuren erläutert. Dabei zeigt

  • Figur 1 eine Illustration eines beispielhaften Verfahrens zum Steuern eines Blocksystems in Form eines Flussdiagramms; und
  • Figur 2 eine Illustration eines beispielhaften Blocksystems.
Further features and advantages are explained below with reference to the exemplary figures. It shows
  • FIG. 1 an illustration of an exemplary method for controlling a block system in the form of a flowchart; and
  • FIG. 2 an illustration of an exemplary block system.

Figur 1 illustriert ein beispielhaftes Verfahren zum Steuern eines Blocksystems. Im Folgenden wird angenommen, dass das beispielhafte Blocksystem eine Etikettiervorrichtung zum Ausstatten von Flaschen mit einem Etikett und eine Blasmaschine zum Erzeugen der zu etikettierenden Flaschen, insbesondere Kunststoffflaschen, umfasst. Es sind prinzipiell jedoch auch andere Artikel, beispielsweise Dosen oder ähnliches, sowie andere Bereitstellvorrichtungen, beispielsweise Abfüllanlagen, möglich. FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary method for controlling a block system. In the following it is assumed that the exemplary block system comprises a labeling device for equipping bottles with a label and a blow molding machine for producing the bottles to be labeled, in particular plastic bottles. In principle, however, other articles, for example cans or the like, as well as other provision devices, for example filling systems, are possible.

In Schritt 101 des beispielhaften Verfahrens werden durch die Blasmaschine eine vorherbestimmte Anzahl von Flaschen erzeugt, beispielsweise 1 - 8, insbesondere 3 - 5, Stück. Um das Erzeugen weiterer Flaschen zu unterbrechen, kann eine Preformsperre aktiviert werden, die verhindert, dass weitere Kunststoffvorformlinge in die Blasmaschine eingebracht werden.In step 101 of the exemplary method, a predetermined number of bottles are produced by the blowing machine, for example 1-8, in particular 3-5, pieces. In order to interrupt the production of further bottles, a Preformsperre can be activated, which prevents further plastic preforms are introduced into the blow molding machine.

In Schritt 102 werden die erzeugten Flaschen in wenigstens einen Transferstern eingebracht. Nach der Übergabe der letzten Flasche aus der Blasmaschine an den wenigstens einen Transferstern wird die Etikettiervorrichtung in Schritt 103 elektronisch von der Blasmaschine abgekoppelt, gebremst und gestoppt. Dies bedeutet, dass die Antriebe der Etikettiervorrichtung elektronisch von den Antrieben der Blasmaschine abgekoppelt werden.In step 102, the bottles produced are introduced into at least one transfer star. After the transfer of the last bottle from the blow molding machine to the at least one transfer star, the labeling device is electronically decoupled, braked and stopped in step 103 by the blow molding machine. This means that the drives of the labeling device are electronically decoupled from the drives of the blow molding machine.

Währenddessen wird die Blasmaschine in Produktionsgeschwindigkeit weiter betrieben. Es werden jedoch keine weiteren Flaschen erzeugt, da die Preformsperre ein Einbringen von Vorformlingen in die Blasmaschine unterbricht.Meanwhile, the blower continues to operate at production speed. However, no further bottles are produced because the preform lock interrupts introduction of preforms into the blow molding machine.

Die in den Transfersternen befindlichen Flaschen werden in Schritt 104 zum Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Geschwindigkeit verwendet.The bottles in the transfer stars are used in step 104 to operate the labeler at the second speed.

Insbesondere können die Flaschen für einen Einstellvorgang der Etikettiervorrichtung verwendet werden. Dazu kann die Etikettiervorrichtung im Tippbetrieb betrieben werden. Als Tippbetrieb wird ein Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung gesteuert durch eine Bedienperson bezeichnet, wobei die Bedienperson das Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Betriebsgeschwindigkeit für eine vorherbestimmte Zeit oder für eine vorherbestimmte Aktion steuert. Beispielsweise kann die Etikettiervorrichtung solange in der zweiten Geschwindigkeit betrieben werden, wie die Bedienperson ein Steuerelement aktiviert hält. Nach dem Deaktivieren des Steuerelements wird die Etikettiervorrichtung gestoppt. Dies kann insbesondere mehrfach hintereinander durchgeführt werden, so dass die Bedienperson die einzelnen Betriebsschritte der Etikettiervorrichtung beobachten und gegebenenfalls Einstellungen korrigieren kann.In particular, the bottles can be used for a setting operation of the labeling device. For this purpose, the labeling can be operated in jog mode. As a jogging operation, an operation of the labeling apparatus is controlled by an operator, and the operator controls the operation of the labeling apparatus at the second operation speed for a predetermined time or for a predetermined action. For example, the labeling device can be operated at the second speed as long as the operator holds a control activated. After deactivating the control, the labeling device is stopped. This can in particular be carried out several times in succession, so that the operator can observe the individual operating steps of the labeling device and, if necessary, correct settings.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die Bedienperson durch Aktivieren eines Steuerelements ein Betreiben der Etikettiervorrichtung in der zweiten Geschwindigkeit für eine vorherbestimmte Zeit oder für einen vorherbestimmten Etikettierschritt veranlassen. Die vorherbestimmte Zeit kann beispielsweise eine oder mehrere Sekunden bis zu einer Minute, insbesondere 5 Sekunden bis 20 Sekunden, betragen.Alternatively or additionally, by activating a control, the operator may operate the labeling device at the second speed for a predetermined time or for a predetermined labeling step. The predetermined time may, for example, be one or more seconds to one minute, in particular 5 seconds to 20 seconds.

Nach erfolgreicher Einstellung der Etikettiervorrichtung wird das Blocksystem auf Produktionsgeschwindigkeit geschaltet, insbesondere indem die Etikettiervorrichtung wieder auf die Blasmaschine aufsynchronisiert wird. Außerdem kann die Preformsperre, die nach dem Erzeugen der vorherbestimmten Anzahl von Flaschen eine weitere Produktion verhindert hat, wieder geöffnet werden, und somit die Produktion von Flaschen wieder in Gang gesetzt werden.After successful setting of the labeling, the block system is switched to production speed, in particular by the labeling is again synchronized to the blow molding machine. In addition, the Preformsperre, which has prevented the production of the predetermined number of bottles further production, be reopened, and thus the production of bottles are restarted.

Figur 2 zeigt ein beispielhaftes Blocksystem, für welches ein oben beschriebenes Verfahren als Anlaufverfahren, d.h. vor dem Produktionsbetrieb, durchgeführt werden kann. FIG. 2 shows an exemplary block system for which a method described above as a start-up procedure, ie before the production operation, can be performed.

Figur 2 zeigt insbesondere eine Blasmaschine 205, welche aus Kunststoffvorformlingen, die über ein Transportelement 211 und einen Einlaufstern 210 in die Blasmaschine geleitet werden, Flaschen bläst. Die geblasenen Flaschen können über Transfersterne 207, 208, 209 an eine Etikettiervorrichtung 206 geleitet werden. In der Etikettiervorrichtung 206 werden die Flaschen mit je einem oder mehreren Etiketten versehen und schließlich über einen Auslaufstern 212 an eine weitere Transportstrecke 213 zum weiteren Transport übergeben. FIG. 2 shows in particular a blow molding machine 205, which blows bottles from plastic preforms, which are passed via a transport element 211 and an inlet star 210 in the blow molding machine. The blown bottles may be passed via transfer stars 207, 208, 209 to a labeling device 206. In the labeling device 206, the bottles are each provided with one or more labels and finally transferred via an outlet star 212 to a further transport path 213 for further transport.

Wenn das Blocksystem mit einem oben beschriebenen Verfahren betrieben wird, wird durch die Blasmaschine 205 eine vorherbestimmte Anzahl von Flaschen produziert. Ein Sperrelement, beispielsweise im Transportelement 211, kann eine weitere Zuführung von Vorformlingen an die Blasmaschine 205 temporär verhindern. Dadurch kann die Blasmaschine 205 in Produktionsgeschwindigkeit weiter betrieben werden, während die Etikettiervorrichtung 206 abgekoppelt ist, ohne dass Flaschen durch die Blasmaschine 205 produziert werden.When the block system is operated by a method as described above, blower 205 produces a predetermined number of bottles. A blocking element, for example in the transport element 211, can temporarily prevent a further supply of preforms to the blow molding machine 205. As a result, the blow molding machine 205 can continue to be operated at production speed while the labeling device 206 is decoupled without bottles being produced by the blow molding machine 205.

Das Entkoppeln der Etikettiervorrichtung 206, insbesondere das Entkoppeln eines Antriebs der Etikettiervorrichtung 206 von einem Antrieb der Blasmaschine 205, kann dann durchgeführt werden, wenn die letzte der vorherbestimmten Anzahl von Flaschen von der Blasmaschine 205 an die Transportelemente 207, 208 und 209 übergeben wurde.The decoupling of the labeling device 206, in particular the decoupling of a drive of the labeling device 206 from a drive of the blowing machine 205, can be carried out when the last of the predetermined number of bottles has been transferred from the blowing machine 205 to the transport elements 207, 208 and 209.

Nach erfolgreicher Einstellung der Etikettiervorrichtung 206 kann die Etikettiervorrichtung 206 wieder auf die Blasmaschine 205 aufsynchronisiert werden. Das Sperrelement, d.h. die Preformsperre, kann daraufhin geöffnet werden, wodurch die Produktion der Flaschen und die Etikettierung der Flaschen im Produktionsbetrieb aufgenommen werden kann.After successful setting of the labeling device 206, the labeling device 206 can be re-synchronized to the blower 205. The blocking element, i. The preform lock can then be opened, allowing the bottles to be produced and the bottles to be labeled in production.

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  1. Method for controlling a labelling device (206), wherein the labelling device (206) is part of a block system that furthermore comprises a supply device for supplying the articles to be labelled, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps:
    Supply of a predetermined number of articles by the supply device wherein the labelling device (206) and the supply device are operated at a first operating speed;
    Automatic delivery of the predetermined number of articles to the labelling device (206);
    Decoupling of a drive of the labelling device (206) from a drive of the supply device; and
    Operation of the labelling device (206) at a different, second operating speed.
  2. Method according to Claim 1, wherein the second operating speed is less than the first operating speed.
  3. Method according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the drive of the supply device continues to be operated at the first operating speed after the step of the decoupling.
  4. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein after the step of the decoupling, the operating speed of the labelling device (206) is reduced, particularly wherein the labelling device (206) is stopped after the step of the decoupling and before the step of the operation at the second operating speed.
  5. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the operation of the labelling device (206) at the second operating speed comprises:
    Operation of the labelling device (206) at the second operating speed for a predetermined length of time; and
    after the expiration of the predetermined length of time, the stopping of the labelling device (206).
  6. Method according to Claim 5, wherein the steps of the operation of the labelling device (206) at the second operating speed and the step of stopping the labelling device (206) are carried out repeatedly, particularly alternatingly.
  7. Method according to Claim 5 or 6, wherein the step of the operation of the labelling device (206) at the second operating speed for a predetermined time is controlled by an operator.
  8. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the decoupling of a drive of the labelling device (206) corresponds to an electronic decoupling.
  9. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the labelling device (206) comprises at least one transfer element (207; 208; 209) arranged between the labelling device (206) and the supply device and wherein the automatic delivery of the predetermined number of articles comprises a placement of the articles into the at least one transfer element (207; 208; 209).
  10. Method according to Claim 9, wherein the automatic delivery of the predetermined number of articles comprises a determination of whether or not the predetermined number of articles has been arranged in the transfer element (207; 208; 209).
  11. Method according to one of the preceding claims, comprising, after the step of the operation of the labelling device (206) at the second operating speed:
    Synchronization of a drive of the labelling device (206) with a drive of the supply device; and
    Operation of the labelling device (206) and the supply device at the first operating speed.
  12. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the supply device is a blow-moulding machine for producing plastic containers.
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