EP2451714B1 - Dispositif et procede pour ouvrir un emballage - Google Patents

Dispositif et procede pour ouvrir un emballage Download PDF

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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
    • B65B69/00—Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for
    • B65B69/0033—Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for by cutting

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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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  1. Dispositif pour ouvrir un emballage, comportant
    - au moins un dispositif de serrage (28, 30), lequel serre une première région partielle d'un emballage (10) à ouvrir,
    - au moins un dispositif de coupe (22) pour découper l'emballage serré (10),
    caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de serrage (28, 30) comporte des moyens (32) pour faire adhérer l'emballage (10) au dispositif de serrage (28, 30), même lorsque l'emballage (10) n'est pas serré.
  2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de serrage (28, 30) comporte des moyens d'ouverture (32, 38) pour ouvrir l'emballage découpé (10).
  3. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de serrage (28, 30) comporte des moyens d'étanchéité (36) pour étanchéifier l'emballage découpé (10).
  4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'en tant que moyens pour faire adhérer l'emballage (10), il est prévu au moins un canal à vide (32) dans le dispositif de serrage (28, 30).
  5. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de serrage (28, 30) comporte au moins un revêtement (36), de préférence en un matériau élastique tel qu'une mousse ou du silicone.
  6. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins un moyen de réglage (38) est prévu, lequel déplace l'un par rapport à l'autre un dispositif de serrage supérieur (28) et un dispositif de serrage inférieur (30), en tant que parties constituantes du dispositif de serrage.
  7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de serrage (28, 30) comprend au moins une bande transporteuse qui comporte de préférence une courroie (34).
  8. Procédé pour ouvrir un emballage, comportant les étapes suivantes :
    - serrage d'une région partielle d'un emballage (10) par un dispositif de serrage (28, 30),
    - découpage de la région partielle serrée de l'emballage (10) par un dispositif de coupe (22), caractérisé en ce que l'emballage découpé (10) est ouvert par le dispositif de serrage (28, 30), en ce que l'emballage (10) adhère au dispositif de serrage (28, 30) même lorsque l'emballage (10) n'est plus serré.
  9. Procédé selon la revendication de procédé précédente, caractérisé en ce que l'emballage découpé (10) est étanchéifié au moins jusqu'à ce qu'il se trouve dans un environnement stérile.
  10. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications de procédé précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'une dépression ou un vide est appliqué(e) lors de l'adhérence de l'emballage (10).
  11. Procédé selon la revendication de procédé précédente, caractérisé en ce que l'emballage (10) est déplacé au moins partiellement par le dispositif de serrage (28, 30) pendant le découpage.
  12. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications de procédé précédentes, caractérisé en ce que, pour ouvrir l'emballage (10), un dispositif de serrage supérieur et un dispositif de serrage inférieur (28, 30), en tant que parties constituantes du dispositif de serrage, sont déplacés l'un par rapport à l'autre.
  13. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications de procédé précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'une fois le retrait de l'objet (12) hors de l'emballage ouvert (10) effectué, on met fin à l'adhérence de l'emballage (10) au dispositif de serrage (28, 30).
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