EP2451714B1 - Device and method for opening a packaging - Google Patents

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EP2451714B1
EP2451714B1 EP10720399.4A EP10720399A EP2451714B1 EP 2451714 B1 EP2451714 B1 EP 2451714B1 EP 10720399 A EP10720399 A EP 10720399A EP 2451714 B1 EP2451714 B1 EP 2451714B1
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Ulrich Krauss
Ulrich Mayer
Juergen Leidig
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
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  • the invention relates to a device and a method for opening a package according to the preamble of the independent claims.
  • the device comprises a clamping device which clamps a first portion of the sterile packaging, a cutting device for cutting the sterile packaging such that a slot is produced in the sterile packaging, a holding device which holds a second portion of the sterile packaging, and a removal device for passing the article through remove the slot from the sterile packaging. Further, a method of removing a sterile article is also described.
  • the device according to the invention and the method according to the invention for opening a package according to the features of the independent claims have the advantage that by the integration of a bonding agent in the clamping device both a clamping of the openable package as an opening after cutting to remove the therein Object. As a result, higher transport speeds of the packages to be opened can be achieved.
  • the clamping device comprises sealing means for sealing the cut-open packaging.
  • the clamping device can further be achieved that the package may still remain after a successful cut first in a closed state, before opening the package is later made in the sterile room for removal of the object. This makes it possible to meet the purity requirements, since now the cutting can be done in the non-sterile area, in which area the packaging remains closed by the clamping means.
  • the clamping device is preferably arranged between the object surrounded by the packaging and a cutting means, so that the article does not come into contact with an unsterile environment after the packaging has been cut open.
  • the clamping device has a coating of elastic material such as foam or silicone. This ensures that the package to be opened in the clamped state can remain safely hermetically sealed, so as not to endanger the sterility of the item in the package in the non-sterile area.
  • the packaging is not damaged during clamping.
  • the coating is applied to a belt of a conveyor belt.
  • At least one conveyor belt is provided as a clamping device.
  • the clamping device consists of two conveyor belts, which can be moved relative to each other perpendicular to the transport direction. This increases the flexibility of the arrangement, as the clamping device both for clamping, further transport of the clamped packaging, for sealing the cut-open packaging and for opening the cut-open packaging be used. The installation space of the device can be reduced.
  • the clamping device has at least one vacuum channel in order to achieve adherence of the packaging to the clamping device. If the parts of the clamping device are moved relative to one another and the adhesion of the packaging to the clamping devices is activated in each case, opening of the packaging is achieved.
  • the application of a vacuum or negative pressure is therefore particularly suitable because it can be particularly easily activated or deactivated to remove after removal of the article from the packaging, the empty packaging of the clamping device.
  • the cutting device comprises a rotating circular blade.
  • the package can be opened during further transport by the clamping device in a particularly simple manner by cutting the tab.
  • a device 8 for opening a package 10 comprises a feeder 20 which moves objects 12 surrounded by the package 10 in the direction of a cutting device 22.
  • the closed package 10 surrounds the article 12, which may be provided with a cover 16, for example.
  • containers not shown in detail as to be filled vials or syringes may be arranged inside the article 12 .
  • an upper clamping device 28 and a lower clamping device 30 are arranged as components of the entire clamping device 28, 30. These are exemplified as conveyor belts.
  • Upper and lower clamping device 28, 30 can be moved relative to each other, preferably perpendicular to the transport direction of the feed 20 by adjusting means 38.
  • the clamping device 28 vacuum connections 26, via which each of the conveyor belts of the clamping device can be supplied with vacuum or negative pressure.
  • FIG. 1 a position of the clamping device 28, 30 is shown, in which the already cut-open package 10 is open for later removal of the article 12.
  • the underside of the upper clamping device 28 and the upper side of the lower clamping device 30 are far apart from each other that the respective adhesive top and underside of the cut-open package 10 form an opening sufficient to remove the article 12.
  • the clamping device 28, 30 is arranged between the article 12 and the cutting device 22.
  • the cutting device 22 is shown by way of example as a circular blade.
  • the clamping device 28, 30 is shown in a state in which the underside of the upper clamping device 28 presses directly on the upper side of the lower clamping device 30, wherein between the protruding tab 11 of the package 10 is arranged.
  • the tab 11 is fed in a tensioned state to the cutting device 22 to allow a clean separation of the tab 11 from the packaging part surrounding the article 12.
  • the remaining packaging 10 surrounding the article 12 remains closed and furthermore protects the article 12 from contamination.
  • the corresponding cutting edge 18 can be seen in the front object 12, in which the flap 11 has already been separated.
  • the detailed view of the clamping device 28, 30 in the clamping state is in FIG. 3 shown in perspective.
  • the clamping device 28, 30 comprises two conveyor belts arranged parallel to one another.
  • the conveyor belts are driven in opposite directions. Their outer sides are each formed by a belt 34.
  • Between the two belts 34 of the two conveyor belts 28, 30 comes the package 10 and its tab 11 to lie and is, as in connection with FIG. 2 explained removed by the cutting device 22, so that in FIG. 3 illustrated cutting edge 18 forms.
  • Via vacuum connections 26 on the clamping device 28, 30 can be applied to the outside of the belt 34 a vacuum by corresponding vacuum channels 32, the corresponding vacuum ports 26 with the openings of the vacuum channels 32 on the outside of the belt 34, as in FIG. 4 shown, connect.
  • FIG. 4 It can also be seen that the belts 34 are provided with a coating 36 in which also the openings of the vacuum channels 32 run out. In the area of the coating 36, the packaging 10 or the tab 11 also comes to rest, so that a clamping of the two conveyor belts 28, 30 continues to ensure the closing of the packaging 10. Accordingly, the coating 36 is made of an elastic material, preferably of foam, silicone or the like.
  • the upper and lower clamping means 28, 30 are spaced from each other.
  • adjustment means 38 for example, as a servo drives running in corresponding guides.
  • the adjusting means 38 adjust the conveyor belts of the clamping device 28, 30 perpendicular to the transport direction as indicated by the arrows.
  • the vacuum channels 32 of the clamping device 28, 30 are subjected to vacuum.
  • the edges of the cut-open package 10 adhere to the upper and lower sides of the clamping device 28, 30, respectively.
  • the packaging 10 adhering to the belt 34 can move from the closed state according to FIG. 2 in the open state according to FIG. 5 be transferred by appropriate method of the adjustment means 38.
  • the package 10 is opened and ready for removal of the present in the package 10 item 12 by means not shown removal means.
  • the described device 8 operates as follows:
  • the packaging 10 is preferably a sterile packaging with sterile-packed articles 12. These may, for example, be tubs in which in turn sterile-packed containers such as syringes, vials or the like are arranged. These empty containers are to be filled and sealed in subsequent processing steps under usual sterile conditions for pharmaceutical applications with pharmaceuticals.
  • sterile-packed containers such as syringes, vials or the like
  • the feeder 20 conveys the object 12, which is surrounded by a closed package 10, into the sphere of action of the clamping device 28, 30.
  • the package 10 is designed such that the tab 11 protrudes at least on one side of the package 10 to be opened.
  • the clamping device 28, 30 is now controlled by the adjusting means 38 so that the package 10 is clamped in the region of the tab 11.
  • the package 10 and article 12, together with the clamping device 28, 30, reach the cutting device 22 emotional.
  • the cutting device 22 acts on the clamp 11 held tab and separates the tab 11 from the rest of the package 10.
  • Clamping device 28, 30 still holds the cut-open package 10 closed so that no contaminants can enter the interior of the package 10.
  • a rotary rotary blade is preferably used, which cuts off the protruding tab 11 with a bag sealing seam during the transport of the article 12. The cut-off tab 11 is sucked through the suction 24. After cutting off the tab 11, the cut-open package 10 with the object 12 located therein is further transported by the conveyor belts 28, 30 of the clamping device. At least now, via the vacuum channels 32 on the cut-open package 10, mainly at the cut edges, acted to achieve adhesion of the package 10 to the clamping device 28, 30. By connecting the vacuum, the tab halves of the package 10 between the conveyor belts 28, 30 are sucked into the openings of the vacuum channels 32. These vacuum channels 32 are preferably located in the middle of the belt 34 of the clamping device 28, 30th
  • Packaging 10 and article 12 are brought in the clamping and adhering state by means of the conveyor belts 28, 30 in a clean room, not shown, in which the article 12 is to be removed from the package 10.
  • a bulkhead is provided to separate the sterile from the non-sterile zone.
  • the clamping device 28, 30 is moved apart to open the cut-open package 10 by the adjusting means 38.
  • the bottom of the upper clamp 28 and the top of the lower clamp 30 carry the upper and lower ends of the cut package 10, respectively. This opens the package 10.
  • the article 12 of the package 10 can be removed.
  • the vacuum channels 32 are vented again, so that the empty package 10 no longer adheres to the clamping device 28, 30 and can be removed.
  • the adhesion of the package 10 to the clamping device 28, 30 is carried out by way of example by applying a vacuum. However, this could also be realized differently, for example by providing corresponding mechanical drivers or the like. Alternatively, a vacuum sucker could be used. It is essential that the means for adhering the packaging to the clamping device 28 are arranged.
  • the clamping device 28, 30 consists of two conveyor belts.
  • Alternative embodiments may be provided without departing from the spirit of the invention.
  • corresponding gripper could be equipped with appropriate means for adhering to achieve the functional integration described.
  • the described device 8 for opening a package is particularly suitable for filling and sealing systems for pharmaceutical applications.
  • sterile-packed containers are delivered, which must be opened, removed and provided in advance as part of the filling process, in particular by a sterile packaging in non-sterile areas.
  • the clamping device 28, 30 contributes by the package 10 can still be clamped in the open state and thus kept closed before it is opened in the clean room so as to allow removal of the article 12.
  • the device described is not limited to these applications.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Vorrichtung und einem Verfahren zum Öffnen einer Verpackung nach der Gattung der unabhängigen Ansprüche. Aus der DE 10 2007 027 878 A1 ist bereits eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Entnehmen eines sterilen Gegenstands aus einer Sterilverpackung bekannt. Die Vorrichtung umfasst eine Klemmeinrichtung, welche einen ersten Teilbereich der Sterilverpackung klemmt, eine Schneidvorrichtung zum Aufschneiden der Sterilverpackung derart, dass ein Schlitz in der Sterilverpackung erzeugt wird, eine Halteeinrichtung, welche einen zweiten Teilbereich der Sterilverpackung hält, und eine Entnahmeeinrichtung, um den Gegenstand durch den Schlitz aus der Sterilverpackung zu entnehmen. Weiter ist auch ein Verfahren zum Entnehmen eines sterilen Gegenstandes beschrieben.The invention relates to a device and a method for opening a package according to the preamble of the independent claims. From the DE 10 2007 027 878 A1 An apparatus and method for removing a sterile article from a sterile package is already known. The device comprises a clamping device which clamps a first portion of the sterile packaging, a cutting device for cutting the sterile packaging such that a slot is produced in the sterile packaging, a holding device which holds a second portion of the sterile packaging, and a removal device for passing the article through remove the slot from the sterile packaging. Further, a method of removing a sterile article is also described.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren anzugeben, welche höhere Ausbringungsgeschwindigkeiten der Maschine erlauben. Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale der unabhängigen Ansprüche gelöst.It is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus and a method which allow higher application speeds of the machine. This object is solved by the features of the independent claims.

Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung und das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Öffnen einer Verpackung gemäß den Merkmalen der unabhängigen Ansprüche haben demgegenüber den Vorteil, dass durch die Integration eines Anhaftmittels in der Klemmeinrichtung sowohl ein Klemmen der zu öffnenden Verpackung wie ein Öffnen nach erfolgtem Aufschneiden zur Entnahme des darin befindlichen Gegenstands erfolgt. Dadurch können höhere Transportgeschwindigkeiten der zu öffnenden Verpackungen erreicht werden.The device according to the invention and the method according to the invention for opening a package according to the features of the independent claims have the advantage that by the integration of a bonding agent in the clamping device both a clamping of the openable package as an opening after cutting to remove the therein Object. As a result, higher transport speeds of the packages to be opened can be achieved.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Klemmeinrichtung Abdichtmittel umfasst zum Abdichten der aufgeschnittenen Verpackung. Durch die Klemmeinrichtung kann weiterhin erreicht werden, dass die Verpackung auch nach erfolgtem Aufschneiden zuerst noch in einem geschlossenen Zustand verbleiben kann, bevor ein Öffnen der Verpackung später im Sterilraum zur Entnahme des Gegenstands vorgenommen wird. Dadurch lassen sich die Reinheitsanforderungen erfüllen, da nun das Aufschneiden im nicht sterilen Bereich erfolgen kann, wobei in diesem Bereich die Verpackung durch das Klemmmittel noch verschlossen bleibt. Hierzu wird die Klemmeinrichtung vorzugsweise zwischen dem von der Verpackung umgebenen Gegenstand und einem Schneidmittel angeordnet, so dass der Gegenstand nicht mit einer unsterilen Umgebung nach dem Aufschneiden der Verpackung in Berührung kommt.In an expedient development it is provided that the clamping device comprises sealing means for sealing the cut-open packaging. By the clamping device can further be achieved that the package may still remain after a successful cut first in a closed state, before opening the package is later made in the sterile room for removal of the object. This makes it possible to meet the purity requirements, since now the cutting can be done in the non-sterile area, in which area the packaging remains closed by the clamping means. For this purpose, the clamping device is preferably arranged between the object surrounded by the packaging and a cutting means, so that the article does not come into contact with an unsterile environment after the packaging has been cut open.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Klemmeinrichtung eine Beschichtung aus elastischem Material wie beispielsweise Schaumstoff oder Silikon aufweist. Dadurch wird erreicht, dass die zu öffnende Verpackung im geklemmten Zustand sicher luftdicht verschlossen bleiben kann, um so die Sterilität des in der Verpackung befindlichen Gegenstands im nicht sterilen Bereich nicht zu gefährden. Außerdem wird die Verpackung beim Klemmen nicht beschädigt. Vorzugsweise ist die Beschichtung auf einem Riemen eines Transportbandes aufgebracht.In an expedient development it is provided that the clamping device has a coating of elastic material such as foam or silicone. This ensures that the package to be opened in the clamped state can remain safely hermetically sealed, so as not to endanger the sterility of the item in the package in the non-sterile area. In addition, the packaging is not damaged during clamping. Preferably, the coating is applied to a belt of a conveyor belt.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass als Klemmeinrichtung zumindest ein Transportband vorgesehen ist. Somit lässt sich Aufschneiden und Öffnen der Verpackung während des Weitertransports erreichen. Dies trägt ebenso zu einer Erhöhung der Verarbeitungsgeschwindigkeit bei. Besonders bevorzugt besteht die Klemmeinrichtung aus zwei Transportbändern, die relativ zueinander senkrecht zur Transportrichtung verfahren werden können. Dadurch erhöht sich die Flexibilität der Anordnung, da die Klemmeinrichtung sowohl zum Klemmen, Weitertransport der geklemmten Verpackung, zum Abdichten der aufgeschnittenen Verpackung und zum Öffnen der aufgeschnittenen Verpackung verwendet werden. Der Bauraum der Vorrichtung kann verringert werden. Durch die Integration der genannten Funktionen in einer als Transportband ausgeführten Klemmeinrichtung lässt sich die Bearbeitungsgeschwindigkeit erhöhen.In an expedient development it is provided that at least one conveyor belt is provided as a clamping device. Thus, cutting and opening of the package can be achieved during further transport. This also contributes to an increase in the processing speed. Particularly preferably, the clamping device consists of two conveyor belts, which can be moved relative to each other perpendicular to the transport direction. This increases the flexibility of the arrangement, as the clamping device both for clamping, further transport of the clamped packaging, for sealing the cut-open packaging and for opening the cut-open packaging be used. The installation space of the device can be reduced. By integrating the functions mentioned in a clamping device designed as a conveyor belt, the processing speed can be increased.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Klemmeinrichtung zumindest einen Vakuumkanal aufweist, um ein Anhaften der Verpackung an der Klemmeinrichtung zu erzielen. Werden die Teile der Klemmeinrichtung gegeneinander verfahren und das Anhaften der Verpackung an den Klemmeinrichtungen jeweils aktiviert, so wird ein Öffnen der Verpackung erreicht. Das Anlegen eines Vakuums bzw. Unterdrucks eignet sich deshalb in besonderer Weise, da es besonders einfach aktiviert bzw. deaktiviert werden kann, um nach erfolgter Entnahme des Gegenstands aus der Verpackung die leere Verpackung von der Klemmeinrichtung zu entfernen.In an expedient development it is provided that the clamping device has at least one vacuum channel in order to achieve adherence of the packaging to the clamping device. If the parts of the clamping device are moved relative to one another and the adhesion of the packaging to the clamping devices is activated in each case, opening of the packaging is achieved. The application of a vacuum or negative pressure is therefore particularly suitable because it can be particularly easily activated or deactivated to remove after removal of the article from the packaging, the empty packaging of the clamping device.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Schneidvorrichtung ein rotierendes Kreismesser umfasst. Somit kann die Verpackung während des Weitertransports durch die Klemmeinrichtung in besonders einfacher Art und Weise durch Abschneiden der Lasche geöffnet werden.In an expedient development it is provided that the cutting device comprises a rotating circular blade. Thus, the package can be opened during further transport by the clamping device in a particularly simple manner by cutting the tab.

Weitere zweckmäßige Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus weiteren abhängigen Ansprüchen und aus der Beschreibung.Further expedient developments emerge from further dependent claims and from the description.

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Ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Öffnen einer Verpackung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben.An embodiment of a device according to the invention for opening a package is shown in the drawing and will be described in more detail below.

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  • die Figur 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht der Vorrichtung,
  • die Figur 2 einen vergrößerten Ausschnitt der Verpackung vor und nach dem Abschneiden der Lasche,
  • die Figur 3 eine perspektivische Seitenansicht der zwei Klemmeinrichtungen,
  • die Figur 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht des genauen Aufbaus des Riemens der Klemmeinrichtung sowie
  • die Figur 5 eine perspektivische Ansicht der Vorrichtung in einem Zustand, in dem die Verpackung geöffnet ist.
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  • the FIG. 1 a perspective view of the device,
  • the FIG. 2 an enlarged section of the packaging before and after cutting off the flap,
  • the FIG. 3 a perspective side view of the two clamping devices,
  • the FIG. 4 a perspective view of the exact structure of the belt of the clamping device as well
  • the FIG. 5 a perspective view of the device in a state in which the package is open.

Eine Vorrichtung 8 zum Öffnen einer Verpackung 10 umfasst eine Zuführung 20, welche von der Verpackung 10 umgebene Gegenstände 12 in Richtung einer Schneidvorrichtung 22 bewegt. Die geschlossene Verpackung 10 umgibt den Gegenstand 12, der beispielsweise mit einer Abdeckung 16 versehen sein kann. Im Inneren des Gegenstands 12 können nicht näher gezeigte Behältnisse wie zu befüllende Vials oder Spritzen angeordnet sein. Parallel zur Transportrichtung der Zuführung 20 sind eine obere Klemmeinrichtung 28 und eine untere Klemmeinrichtung 30 angeordnet als Bestandteile der gesamten Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30. Diese sind beispielhaft als Transportbänder ausgeführt. Obere und untere Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 können relativ zueinander, vorzugsweise senkrecht zur in Transportrichtung der Zuführung 20 durch Verstellmittel 38 bewegt werden. Weiterhin weist die Klemmeinrichtung 28 Vakuumanschlüsse 26 auf, über die jedes der Transportbänder der Klemmeinrichtung mit Vakuum bzw. Unterdruck versorgt werden kann.A device 8 for opening a package 10 comprises a feeder 20 which moves objects 12 surrounded by the package 10 in the direction of a cutting device 22. The closed package 10 surrounds the article 12, which may be provided with a cover 16, for example. Inside the article 12 containers not shown in detail as to be filled vials or syringes may be arranged. Parallel to the transport direction of the feeder 20, an upper clamping device 28 and a lower clamping device 30 are arranged as components of the entire clamping device 28, 30. These are exemplified as conveyor belts. Upper and lower clamping device 28, 30 can be moved relative to each other, preferably perpendicular to the transport direction of the feed 20 by adjusting means 38. Furthermore, the clamping device 28 vacuum connections 26, via which each of the conveyor belts of the clamping device can be supplied with vacuum or negative pressure.

In Figur 1 ist eine Stellung der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 gezeigt, in der die bereits aufgeschnittene Verpackung 10 geöffnet ist zur späteren Entnahme des Gegenstands 12. Hierzu sind die Unterseite der oberen Klemmeinrichtung 28 und die Oberseite der unteren Klemmeinrichtung 30 soweit voneinander beabstandet, dass die jeweils anhaftende Oberseite und Unterseite der aufgeschnittenen Verpackung 10 eine Öffnung bilden, die zur Entnahme des Gegenstands 12 ausreicht. Die Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 ist zwischen dem Gegenstand 12 und der Schneidvorrichtung 22 angeordnet. Die Schneidvorrichtung 22 ist beispielhaft als Kreismesser dargestellt. Unmittelbar an die Schneidvorrichtung 22 schließt sich eine Absaugung 24 an, die der Absaugung des durch die Schneidvorrichtung 22 abgetrennten Verpackungsteils, nämlich einer Lasche 11 der Verpackung 10, dient.In FIG. 1 a position of the clamping device 28, 30 is shown, in which the already cut-open package 10 is open for later removal of the article 12. For this purpose, the underside of the upper clamping device 28 and the upper side of the lower clamping device 30 are far apart from each other that the respective adhesive top and underside of the cut-open package 10 form an opening sufficient to remove the article 12. The clamping device 28, 30 is arranged between the article 12 and the cutting device 22. The cutting device 22 is shown by way of example as a circular blade. Immediately adjacent to the cutting device 22 is a suction 24, which serves for the extraction of the packaging device 22 separated by the packaging part, namely a tab 11 of the packaging 10.

In der Figur 2 ist die Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 in einem Zustand gezeigt, in dem die Unterseite der oberen Klemmeinrichtung 28 unmittelbar auf die Oberseite der unteren Klemmeinrichtung 30 drückt, wobei dazwischen die überstehende Lasche 11 der Verpackung 10 angeordnet ist. Dadurch wird die Lasche 11 in einem gespannten Zustand der Schneidvorrichtung 22 zugeführt, um ein sauberes Abtrennen der Lasche 11 von dem Verpackungsteil zu ermöglichen, der den Gegenstand 12 umgibt. Zum anderen ist sichergestellt, dass nach dem Abtrennen der Lasche 11 die restliche, den Gegenstand 12 umgebende Verpackung 10 geschlossen bleibt und weiterhin den Gegenstand 12 vor Verunreinigungen schützt. Die entsprechende Schnittkante 18 ist bei dem vorderen Gegenstand 12 zu erkennen, bei dem schon die Lasche 11 abgetrennt wurde.In the FIG. 2 the clamping device 28, 30 is shown in a state in which the underside of the upper clamping device 28 presses directly on the upper side of the lower clamping device 30, wherein between the protruding tab 11 of the package 10 is arranged. Thereby, the tab 11 is fed in a tensioned state to the cutting device 22 to allow a clean separation of the tab 11 from the packaging part surrounding the article 12. On the other hand, it is ensured that after the separation of the tab 11, the remaining packaging 10 surrounding the article 12 remains closed and furthermore protects the article 12 from contamination. The corresponding cutting edge 18 can be seen in the front object 12, in which the flap 11 has already been separated.

Die Detailansicht der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 im klemmenden Zustand ist in Figur 3 perspektivisch dargestellt. Die Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 umfasst zwei parallel zueinander angeordnete Transportbänder. Die Transportbänder werden gegenläufig angetrieben. Deren Außenseiten werden jeweils gebildet durch einen Riemen 34. Zwischen den beiden Riemen 34 der beiden Transportbänder 28, 30 kommt die Verpackung 10 bzw. deren Lasche 11 zu liegen und wird, wie in Verbindung mit Figur 2 erläutert, durch die Schneidvorrichtung 22 entfernt, sodass sich die in Figur 3 dargestellte Schnittkante 18 bildet.The detailed view of the clamping device 28, 30 in the clamping state is in FIG. 3 shown in perspective. The clamping device 28, 30 comprises two conveyor belts arranged parallel to one another. The conveyor belts are driven in opposite directions. Their outer sides are each formed by a belt 34. Between the two belts 34 of the two conveyor belts 28, 30 comes the package 10 and its tab 11 to lie and is, as in connection with FIG. 2 explained removed by the cutting device 22, so that in FIG. 3 illustrated cutting edge 18 forms.

Über Vakuumanschlüsse 26 an der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 (vgl. Figur 1) lässt sich an die Außenseite der Riemen 34 ein Vakuum anlegen, indem entsprechende Vakuumkanäle 32 die entsprechenden Vakuumanschlüsse 26 mit den Öffnungen der Vakuumkanäle 32 an der Außenseite der Riemen 34, wie in Figur 4 dargestellt, verbinden. Figur 4 lässt sich auch entnehmen, dass die Riemen 34 mit einer Beschichtung 36 versehen sind, in der auch die Öffnungen der Vakuumkanäle 32 auslaufen. Im Bereich der Beschichtung 36 kommt auch die Verpackung 10 bzw. die Lasche 11 zu liegen, sodass ein Klemmen der beiden Transportbänder 28, 30 das Verschließen der Verpackung 10 weiterhin gewährleistet. Entsprechend besteht die Beschichtung 36 aus einem elastischen Material, vorzugsweise aus Schaumstoff, Silikon oder dergleichen.Via vacuum connections 26 on the clamping device 28, 30 (cf. FIG. 1 ) can be applied to the outside of the belt 34 a vacuum by corresponding vacuum channels 32, the corresponding vacuum ports 26 with the openings of the vacuum channels 32 on the outside of the belt 34, as in FIG. 4 shown, connect. FIG. 4 It can also be seen that the belts 34 are provided with a coating 36 in which also the openings of the vacuum channels 32 run out. In the area of the coating 36, the packaging 10 or the tab 11 also comes to rest, so that a clamping of the two conveyor belts 28, 30 continues to ensure the closing of the packaging 10. Accordingly, the coating 36 is made of an elastic material, preferably of foam, silicone or the like.

Gemäß Figur 5 sind die obere und untere Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 beabstandet voneinander angeordnet. Dies wird erreicht durch entsprechende Verstellmittel 38, beispielsweise als Servoantriebe ausgeführt in entsprechenden Führungen. Die Verstellmittel 38 verstellen die Transportbänder der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 senkrecht zur Transportrichtung wie durch die Pfeile angedeutet. Die Vakuumkanäle 32 der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 werden mit Vakuum beaufschlagt. Dadurch haften die Ränder der aufgeschnittenen Verpackung 10 an Ober- bzw. Unterseite der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30. So kann die an den Riemen 34 anhaftende Verpackung 10 vom geschlossenen Zustand gemäß Figur 2 in den offenen Zustand gemäß Figur 5 überführt werden durch entsprechendes Verfahren der Verstellmittel 38. Damit ist die Verpackung 10 geöffnet und zur Entnahme des in der Verpackung 10 befindlichen Gegenstands 12 durch nicht dargestellte Entnahmemittel bereit.According to FIG. 5 the upper and lower clamping means 28, 30 are spaced from each other. This is achieved by appropriate adjustment means 38, for example, as a servo drives running in corresponding guides. The adjusting means 38 adjust the conveyor belts of the clamping device 28, 30 perpendicular to the transport direction as indicated by the arrows. The vacuum channels 32 of the clamping device 28, 30 are subjected to vacuum. As a result, the edges of the cut-open package 10 adhere to the upper and lower sides of the clamping device 28, 30, respectively. Thus, the packaging 10 adhering to the belt 34 can move from the closed state according to FIG FIG. 2 in the open state according to FIG. 5 be transferred by appropriate method of the adjustment means 38. Thus, the package 10 is opened and ready for removal of the present in the package 10 item 12 by means not shown removal means.

Die beschriebene Vorrichtung 8 arbeitet folgendermaßen: Bei der Verpackung 10 handelt es sich vorzugsweise um eine Sterilverpackung mit steril verpackten Gegenständen 12. Hierbei kann es sich beispielsweise um Tubs handeln, in welchen wiederum steril verpackte Behältnisse wie Spritzen, Vials oder ähnliches angeordnet sind. Diese leeren Behältnisse sollen in nachfolgenden Bearbeitungsschritten unter für pharmazeutische Anwendungen üblichen sterilen Bedingungen mit Pharmazeutika abgefüllt und verschlossen werden. Beim Öffnen der Verpackung und der Entnahme des Gegenstands 12 mit ggf. darin angeordneten zu befüllenden Behältnissen muss darauf geachtet werden, dass diese nicht mit einer nicht sterilen Umgebung in Berührung kommen.The described device 8 operates as follows: The packaging 10 is preferably a sterile packaging with sterile-packed articles 12. These may, for example, be tubs in which in turn sterile-packed containers such as syringes, vials or the like are arranged. These empty containers are to be filled and sealed in subsequent processing steps under usual sterile conditions for pharmaceutical applications with pharmaceuticals. When opening the packaging and removing the article 12 with possibly arranged therein to be filled containers must be taken to ensure that they do not come into contact with a non-sterile environment.

Die Zuführung 20 befördert den mit einer geschlossenen Verpackung 10 umgebenen Gegenstand 12 in den Wirkungskreis der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30. Die Verpackung 10 ist hierbei so ausgebildet, dass zumindest an einer Seite der zu öffnenden Verpackung 10 die Lasche 11 übersteht. Die Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 wird nun durch die Verstellmittel 38 so angesteuert, dass die Verpackung 10 im Bereich der Lasche 11 eingeklemmt wird. Durch das Zusammenfahren des oberen und unteren Transportbands der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 wird auch die Verpackung 10 in dem Klemmbereich geschlossen und dadurch abgedichtet. Synchron mit der Zuführung 20 werden Verpackung 10 und Gegenstand 12 zusammen mit der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 hin zur Schneidvorrichtung 22 bewegt. Die Schneidvorrichtung 22 wirkt auf die klemmend gehaltene Lasche 11 ein und trennt die Lasche 11 von der restlichen Verpackung 10 ab. Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 hält immer noch die aufgeschnittene Verpackung 10 geschlossen, sodass keine Verunreinigungen in das Innere der Verpackung 10 gelangen können. Als Schneidvorrichtung 22 wird vorzugsweise ein rotierendes Kreiselmesser verwendet, welches die überstehende Lasche 11 mit einer Beutelversiegelungsnaht während des Transports des Gegenstands 12 abschneidet. Die abgeschnittene Lasche 11 wird über die Absaugung 24 abgesaugt. Nach dem Abschneiden der Lasche 11 wird die aufgeschnittene Verpackung 10 mit dem darin befindlichen Gegenstand 12 von den Transportbändern 28, 30 der Klemmeinrichtung weiter transportiert. Spätestens jetzt wird über die Vakuumkanäle 32 auf die aufgeschnittene Verpackung 10, vornehmlich an deren abgeschnittenen Rändern, eingewirkt, um ein Anhaften der Verpackung 10 an der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 zu erreichen. Durch Zuschalten des Vakuums werden die Laschenhälften der Verpackung 10 zwischen den Transportbändern 28, 30 in die Öffnungen der Vakuumkanäle 32 gesaugt. Diese Vakuumkanäle 32 befinden sich vorzugsweise in der Mitte der Riemen 34 der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30.The feeder 20 conveys the object 12, which is surrounded by a closed package 10, into the sphere of action of the clamping device 28, 30. The package 10 is designed such that the tab 11 protrudes at least on one side of the package 10 to be opened. The clamping device 28, 30 is now controlled by the adjusting means 38 so that the package 10 is clamped in the region of the tab 11. By moving together of the upper and lower conveyor belt of the clamping device 28, 30 and the package 10 is closed in the clamping area and thereby sealed. In synchronism with the feeder 20, the package 10 and article 12, together with the clamping device 28, 30, reach the cutting device 22 emotional. The cutting device 22 acts on the clamp 11 held tab and separates the tab 11 from the rest of the package 10. Clamping device 28, 30 still holds the cut-open package 10 closed so that no contaminants can enter the interior of the package 10. As a cutting device 22, a rotary rotary blade is preferably used, which cuts off the protruding tab 11 with a bag sealing seam during the transport of the article 12. The cut-off tab 11 is sucked through the suction 24. After cutting off the tab 11, the cut-open package 10 with the object 12 located therein is further transported by the conveyor belts 28, 30 of the clamping device. At least now, via the vacuum channels 32 on the cut-open package 10, mainly at the cut edges, acted to achieve adhesion of the package 10 to the clamping device 28, 30. By connecting the vacuum, the tab halves of the package 10 between the conveyor belts 28, 30 are sucked into the openings of the vacuum channels 32. These vacuum channels 32 are preferably located in the middle of the belt 34 of the clamping device 28, 30th

Verpackung 10 und Gegenstand 12 werden im klemmenden und anhaftenden Zustand mittels der Transportbänder 28, 30 in einen nicht dargestellten Reinraum gebracht, in dem der Gegenstand 12 aus der Verpackung 10 entnommen werden soll. Zur Trennung der sterilen von der nicht sterilen Zone ist ein Schott vorgesehen. Die Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 wird zum Öffnen der aufgeschnittenen Verpackung 10 durch die Verstellmittel 38 auseinander gefahren. Die Unterseite der oberen Klemmeinrichtung 28 und die Oberseite der unteren Klemmeinrichtung 30 nehmen das obere bzw. untere Ende der aufgeschnittenen Verpackung 10 mit. Dadurch öffnet sich die Verpackung 10. In diesem Zustand kann der Gegenstand 12 der Verpackung 10 entnommen werden. Sobald der Gegenstand 12 aus der Verpackung 10 entfernt ist, werden die Vakuumkanäle 32 wieder belüftet, so dass die leere Verpackung 10 nicht mehr an der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 anhaftet und entfernt werden kann.Packaging 10 and article 12 are brought in the clamping and adhering state by means of the conveyor belts 28, 30 in a clean room, not shown, in which the article 12 is to be removed from the package 10. To separate the sterile from the non-sterile zone a bulkhead is provided. The clamping device 28, 30 is moved apart to open the cut-open package 10 by the adjusting means 38. The bottom of the upper clamp 28 and the top of the lower clamp 30 carry the upper and lower ends of the cut package 10, respectively. This opens the package 10. In this state, the article 12 of the package 10 can be removed. Once the article 12 is removed from the package 10, the vacuum channels 32 are vented again, so that the empty package 10 no longer adheres to the clamping device 28, 30 and can be removed.

Folgende Verfahrensschritte werden durch die beschriebene Vorrichtung 8 realisiert:

  • Zuführen der Verpackung 10 zu der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30. Die Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 befindet sich hierzu im geöffneten Zustand, die Transportbänder sind beabstandet voneinander angeordnet.
  • Klemmen der Verpackung 10. Hierzu wird werden die Transportbänder der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 aufeinander zubewegt, um die dazwischen liegende Verpackung 10 bzw. die überstehende Lasche 11 einzuklemmen.
  • Weitertransport der eingeklemmten Verpackung 10 zu der Schneidvorrichtung 22. Die Transportbänder 28, 30 bewegen hierzu die Verpackung 10. Alternativ könnte auch die Schneidvorrichtung 22 zu der geklemmten Verpackung 10 bewegt werden.
  • Abschneiden oder aufschneiden der von der Verpackung 10 überstehenden Lasche 11.
  • Aktivieren der Mittel zum Anhaften der Verpackung 10 an der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30. Hierzu könnte ein Vakuum eingesetzt werden.
  • Auseinanderfahren der Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 unter Beibehaltung der Anhaftung der Verpackung 10 an der Klemmeinrichtung. Die aufgeschnittene Verpackung 10 wird dadurch geöffnet.
  • gegebenenfalls Entnahme des Gegenstands 12 aus der geöffneten Verpackung 10
The following method steps are realized by the device 8 described:
  • Feeding the package 10 to the clamping device 28, 30. The clamping device 28, 30 is for this purpose in the open state, the conveyor belts are spaced from each other.
  • Clamping the Package 10. For this purpose, the conveyor belts of the clamping device 28, 30 are moved towards each other to clamp the intermediate packaging 10 and the protruding tab 11.
  • Further transport of the trapped packaging 10 to the cutting device 22. The conveyor belts 28, 30 move for this purpose the packaging 10. Alternatively, the cutting device 22 could also be moved to the clamped packaging 10.
  • Cut or cut the protruding from the package 10 tab 11th
  • Activation of the means for adhering the package 10 to the clamping device 28, 30. For this purpose, a vacuum could be used.
  • Moving apart of the clamping device 28, 30 while maintaining the adhesion of the package 10 to the clamping device. The cut-open package 10 is opened thereby.
  • optionally removing the article 12 from the opened package 10

Das Anhaften der Verpackung 10 an die Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 erfolgt beispielhaft durch Anlegen eines Vakuums. Dies könnte jedoch auch anders realisiert sein, beispielsweise durch Vorsehen entsprechender mechanischer Mitnehmer oder ähnliches. Alternativ könnte ein Vakuumsauger verwendet werden. Wesentlich ist, dass die Mittel zum Anhaften der Verpackung an der Klemmeinrichtung 28 angeordnet sind.The adhesion of the package 10 to the clamping device 28, 30 is carried out by way of example by applying a vacuum. However, this could also be realized differently, for example by providing corresponding mechanical drivers or the like. Alternatively, a vacuum sucker could be used. It is essential that the means for adhering the packaging to the clamping device 28 are arranged.

Besonders bevorzugt besteht die Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 aus zwei Transportbändern. Alternative Ausgestaltungen können vorgesehen werden, ohne den Erfindungsgedanken zu verlassen. So könnten auch entsprechende Greifer mit entsprechenden Mitteln zum Anhaften ausgestattet werden, um die beschriebene Funktionsintegration zu erreichen.Particularly preferably, the clamping device 28, 30 consists of two conveyor belts. Alternative embodiments may be provided without departing from the spirit of the invention. Thus, corresponding gripper could be equipped with appropriate means for adhering to achieve the functional integration described.

Die beschriebene Vorrichtung 8 zum Öffnen einer Verpackung eignet sich insbesondere für Füll- und Verschließanlagen für pharmazeutische Anwendungen. Dort werden steril verpackte Behältnisse angeliefert, die im Rahmen des Abfüllvorgangs vorher geöffnet, entnommen und bereitgestellt werden müssen, insbesondere durch eine sterile Verpackung in nicht sterilen Bereichen. Dazu trägt die Klemmeinrichtung 28, 30 bei, indem die Verpackung 10 auch in geöffnetem Zustand noch geklemmt und damit verschlossen gehalten werden kann, bevor sie im Reinraum so geöffnet wird, um eine Entnahme des Gegenstands 12 zu ermöglichen. Die beschriebene Vorrichtung ist jedoch nicht auf diese Anwendungsfälle beschränkt.The described device 8 for opening a package is particularly suitable for filling and sealing systems for pharmaceutical applications. There, sterile-packed containers are delivered, which must be opened, removed and provided in advance as part of the filling process, in particular by a sterile packaging in non-sterile areas. For this purpose, the clamping device 28, 30 contributes by the package 10 can still be clamped in the open state and thus kept closed before it is opened in the clean room so as to allow removal of the article 12. However, the device described is not limited to these applications.

Claims (13)

  1. Device for opening a pack, comprising
    - at least one clamping unit (28, 30), which clamps in a first part-region of a pack (10) to be opened,
    - at least one cutting device (22) for cutting open the clamped-in pack (10),
    characterized in that the clamping unit (28, 30) comprises means (32) for adhering the pack (10) to the clamping unit (28, 30) even when the pack (10) is not clamped in.
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the clamping unit (28, 30) comprises opening means (32, 38) for opening the cut-open pack (10).
  3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping unit (28, 30) comprises sealing means (36) for sealing the cut-open pack (10).
  4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one vacuum duct (32) is provided in the clamping unit (28, 30) as means for adhering the pack (10).
  5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping unit (28, 30) comprises at least one coating (36), preferably made of an elastic material such as foam material or silicone.
  6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one adjustment means (38) is provided, and this displaces an upper clamping unit (28) and a lower clamping unit (30), as components of the clamping unit, in relation to one another.
  7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping unit (28, 30) has at least one conveyor which preferably comprises a belt (34).
  8. Method for opening a pack, comprising the following steps:
    - clamping in of a part-region of a pack (10) by a clamping unit (28, 30),
    - cutting of the clamped part-region of the pack (10) by a cutting device (22),
    characterized in that the cut-open pack (10) is opened by the clamping unit (28, 30) in that the pack (10) adheres to the clamping device (28, 30) even when the pack (10) is no longer clamped in.
  9. Method according to the preceding method claim, characterized in that the cut-open pack (10) is sealed at least until it is situated in a sterile environment.
  10. Method according to one of the preceding method claims, characterized in that a negative pressure or vacuum is applied for adherence of the pack (10).
  11. Method according to the preceding method claim, characterized in that the pack (10) is at least partially moved by the clamping unit (28, 30) during cutting.
  12. Method according to one of the preceding method claims, characterized in that for opening the pack (10) an upper and a lower clamping unit (28, 30), as components of the clamping unit, are displaced in relation to one another.
  13. Method according to one of the preceding method claims, characterized in that adherence of the pack (10) to the clamping unit (28, 30) is suspended once the object (12) has been removed from the opened pack (10).
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