EP2657179B1 - Device for closing plastic bottles - Google Patents

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EP2657179B1
EP2657179B1 EP13158699.2A EP13158699A EP2657179B1 EP 2657179 B1 EP2657179 B1 EP 2657179B1 EP 13158699 A EP13158699 A EP 13158699A EP 2657179 B1 EP2657179 B1 EP 2657179B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
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  • the invention relates to a device for closing of a support ring having plastic bottles according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method according to the preamble of claim 6, and as shown in US 2012/00 17546 A1 known.
  • the collar of the plastic bottle has a non-circular anti-rotation flange, which typically has the shape of a heptagon.
  • the holder of the bottles on the sealing machine has a correspondingly pronounced shape to prevent rotation when closing.
  • the WO 2004/007291 shows a method for preventing the rotation of containers when closing.
  • this method uses containers which have a collar which has inwardly or outwardly standing notches.
  • the container is connected to a holding plate having corresponding bulges or recesses, which indentations or bulges match the corresponding notches on the containers.
  • This invention requires corresponding notches on the containers, which can be very small. It can therefore possibly come when retracting into the support plate to tilting of the container.
  • this method also proves to be inflexible with respect to a change in the geometry of the bottle neck, in particular the necessary notches.
  • the holder is realized by two movable and controllable elements on the one hand and on the other prevents rotation of the bottle when closing, for example by a penetrating into the collar of the bottle tooth.
  • the shows US 2012/00 175 46 A1 a bottle support plate designed to prevent the rotation of bottles during closing. This includes spikes in a recess and is adapted to different support ring sizes using a bottle adapter that is releasably connected to the bottle support plate to different support ring sizes.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to develop a device for closing plastic bottles, with which the rotation of the bottle during the closing and possible misalignments of the bottle are avoided and should be as flexible as possible and less prone to failure.
  • the capper pushes the plastic bottle onto the spikes. Since the plastic bottle with a screw cap anyway pressure is required, this is used here simultaneously to ensure the anti-rotation effects of the spikes, which press something into the support ring of the plastic bottle.
  • the fixture is formed as a multi-component workpiece with non-permanent connections of components comprising a centering plate containing the centering recess and a spike plate containing the spikes.
  • the spikes or the centering recess can be replaced independently in the event of damage or wear.
  • the centering plate and the spike plate form a workpiece. This makes it possible to manufacture both the centering recess and the spikes together as a workpiece.
  • the method is characterized in that the plastic bottle is guided by a fixed guide directly into the Zentri mecanicsverianaung. This allows a correct positioning of the plastic bottle even before the beginning of the closing.
  • the plastic bottle is centered in a centering recess, which corresponds to a circular arc having a circumference which is greater than half the circumference of the support ring. This allows to achieve better positioning of the plastic bottle compared to recesses whose circumference is only half the size or smaller than the circumference of the support ring of the plastic bottle and effectively prevents undesirable tilting.
  • the method is characterized in that the plastic bottle is lifted out of the centering recess by a lifting lamp. As a result, a transfer of the closed plastic bottle can be carried out in other process areas.
  • the plastic bottle is guided by a fixed guide from the device for closing. This allows in connection with the secure positioning of the plastic bottle through the centering recess a little error-prone forwarding of the plastic bottle in other process areas.
  • a closing element brought from above onto the bottle 105 closes the bottle 105 with a screw cap. Rotation of the bottle 105 during sealing is accomplished by the features of the retainer 110 incorporated in FIG Fig. 2 to be discribed.
  • FIG. 2 Two different views of the centering recess and the spikes contained in the holder are shown.
  • Fig. 2a shows a sectional view of the holder 210, which includes the Zentri mecanicsverianaung 201 and the spikes 202.
  • the centering recess 201 and the spikes 202 are arranged symmetrically to the symmetry axis 209 of a bottle 205 which can be introduced into the holder 210.
  • Fig. 2b shows a view of the holder 210 in Kavaliersperspektive containing the centering recess 201 and the spikes 202.
  • Fig. 2b shows the element 200 in Kavaliersperpsychive.
  • the Zentri mecanicsverianaung 201 and the arrangement of the spikes 202 here each represent a circular arc with the shape of a semicircle.
  • the fold of the Zentri mecanicsverianaung 201 allows easier insertion of the support ring in the Zentri réellesverianaung 201, for example by slipping.
  • the Zentri réellesvertiefung 201 may also be provided without bending, which simplifies production.
  • the circular arc may also have a length which is smaller than a semicircle or, according to the invention, larger than a semicircle.
  • the radius of the arc of the Zentri mecanicsverianaung 201 corresponds in each case to the radius of the support ring 206 of the plastic bottle 205 to be closed.
  • Fig. 3 shows the operation of the centering recess 301 and the spikes 302 Fig. 3a the bottle 305 first passed to the bracket 310. This can be done for example by a guide or a Umlenkstern in a process arrangement. If the bottle 305 is in the holder 310, the centering recess 301 ensures, provided that the bottle has been handed over correctly, that the support ring 306 of the plastic bottle 305 is arranged symmetrically to the axis 309, the axis 309 representing an axis of symmetry of the centering recess.
  • the design of the centering recess 301 as a rotating body is not mandatory.
  • Fig. 4a shows a further possible realization of the holder 410 according to the invention, which comprises the centering recess 401 and the spikes 402.
  • the centering recess 401 and the spikes 402 are provided via separate centering plates 400 'and spike plates 400 ", wherein the centering plate 400' has a recess in the form of a circular arc whose diameter D 1 is equal to the diameter of the support ring of the plastic bottles diameter D 1 possible manufacturing tolerances of the support ring must be considered.
  • the amount of this centering plate can for example be selected 402, depending on the height of the support ring or the height of the spikes.
  • the spike plate 400 " has a further recess to the diameter D2.
  • the configuration of the fixture 410 with the centering recess 401 and the spikes 402 allows for the incorporation of new manufacturing techniques
  • the increased stability, for example, vacuum hardening during manufacture are taken into account, which significantly reduces the manufacturing process.
  • the one-piece construction of a combined centering / spike plate results in significant hygienic benefits by avoiding crevices and possibly contact corrosion.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Verschließen von einen Tragring aufweisenden Kunststoffflaschen gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 und ein Verfahren gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 6, und wie aus der US 2012/00 17546 A1 bekannt.The invention relates to a device for closing of a support ring having plastic bottles according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method according to the preamble of claim 6, and as shown in US 2012/00 17546 A1 known.

Hintergrundbackground

Im Stand der Technik gibt es bereits verschiedene Vorrichtungen zum Verschließen von Kunststoffflaschen.In the prior art, there are already various devices for closing plastic bottles.

So beschreibt z.B. die WO 03/070579 Plastikflaschen und eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Verhindern der Rotation der Flasche während des Verschließens. Dabei besitzt der Kragen der Plastikflasche einen nicht kreisförmigen Antirotationsflansch, der typischerweise die Form eines Heptagons hat. Die Halterung der Flaschen an der Verschlussmaschine besitzt eine entsprechend ausgeprägte Form, um die Rotation beim Verschließen zu verhindern.So describes the example WO 03/070579 Plastic bottles and an apparatus and method for preventing rotation of the bottle during sealing. The collar of the plastic bottle has a non-circular anti-rotation flange, which typically has the shape of a heptagon. The holder of the bottles on the sealing machine has a correspondingly pronounced shape to prevent rotation when closing.

Diese Maschine erweist sich als unflexibel gegenüber Veränderungen in der Geometrie des nicht kreisförmigen Antirotationsflansches. Eine Anpassung an andere Antirotationsflansche ist nur durch Austauschen der entsprechenden Halterung möglich.This machine proves to be inflexible to changes in the geometry of the non-circular anti-rotation flange. An adaptation to other anti-rotation flanges is possible only by replacing the corresponding bracket.

Die WO 2004/007291 zeigt ein Verfahren zum Verhindern der Rotation von Behältern beim Verschließen. Dabei nutzt dieses Verfahren Behälter, die einen Kragen aufweisen, der nach innen liegende oder nach außen stehende Kerbungen aufweist. Der Behälter wird mit einer Halteplatte, welche entsprechende Ausbuchtungen oder Einbuchtungen aufweist, verbunden, wobei diese Einbuchtungen oder Ausbuchtungen zu den entsprechenden Kerbungen auf den Behältern passen. So wird während des Verschließprozesses eine Rotation des Behälters verhindert. Diese Erfindung erfordert entsprechende Kerbungen an den Behältern, welche sehr klein sein können. Es kann daher beim Einfahren in die Halterungsplatte gegebenenfalls zu Verkantungen des Behälters kommen. Darüber hinaus erweist sich auch dieses Verfahren als unflexibel gegenüber einer Veränderung der Geometrie des Flaschenhalses, insbesondere der nötigen Kerbungen.The WO 2004/007291 shows a method for preventing the rotation of containers when closing. In this case, this method uses containers which have a collar which has inwardly or outwardly standing notches. The container is connected to a holding plate having corresponding bulges or recesses, which indentations or bulges match the corresponding notches on the containers. Thus, a rotation of the container is prevented during the closing process. This invention requires corresponding notches on the containers, which can be very small. It can therefore possibly come when retracting into the support plate to tilting of the container. In addition, this method also proves to be inflexible with respect to a change in the geometry of the bottle neck, in particular the necessary notches.

Darüber hinaus zeigt die US 2011/0266818 A1 ein Greifwerkzeug für automatisierte Flaschenverschlussmaschinen. Dabei wird durch zwei bewegliche und steuerbare Elemente zum einen die Halterung realisiert und zum anderen eine Rotation der Flasche beim Verschließen verhindert, beispielsweise durch einen in den Kragen der Flasche eindringenden Zahn.In addition, the shows US 2011/0266818 A1 a gripping tool for automated bottle capping machines. In this case, the holder is realized by two movable and controllable elements on the one hand and on the other prevents rotation of the bottle when closing, for example by a penetrating into the collar of the bottle tooth.

Weiterhin zeigt die US 2012/00 175 46 A1 eine Flaschenunterstützungsplatte, die die Rotation von Flaschen während des Verschließens verhindern soll. Diese umfasst Dornen in einer Vertiefung und wird an unterschiedliche Tragringgrößen mithilfe eines Flaschenadapters, der lösbar mit dem Flaschenunterstützungsplatte verbunden wird, an verschiedene Tragringgrößen angepasst.Furthermore, the shows US 2012/00 175 46 A1 a bottle support plate designed to prevent the rotation of bottles during closing. This includes spikes in a recess and is adapted to different support ring sizes using a bottle adapter that is releasably connected to the bottle support plate to different support ring sizes.

Aufgrund der vielen beweglichen und anzusteuernden Teile ist dieser Mechanismus gegenüber Störungen sehr anfällig. Außerdem kann es während der Bewegung des Halteelementes und des Antirotationselementes zu Verkantungen mit der Flasche kommen.Due to the many moving and controlled parts, this mechanism is very susceptible to interference. In addition, tilting of the bottle may occur during the movement of the holding element and the anti-rotation element.

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Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zum Verschließen von Kunststoffflaschen zu entwickeln, mit der die Rotation der Flasche während des Verschließens und mögliche Fehlstellungen der Flasche vermieden werden und die möglichst flexibel einsetzbar und wenig störanfällig sein soll.The invention is therefore based on the object to develop a device for closing plastic bottles, with which the rotation of the bottle during the closing and possible misalignments of the bottle are avoided and should be as flexible as possible and less prone to failure.

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Diese Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß durch die in Anspruch 1 charakterisierte Vorrichtung und das in Anspruch 6 beschriebene Verfahren gelöst.This object is achieved by the device characterized in claim 1 and the method described in claim 6.

Die Unteransprüche beinhalten zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung. Die Halterung weist eine Zentrierungsvertiefung auf, deren Durchmesser dem Durchmesser des Tragrings der Kunststoffflasche entspricht, sowie in der Zentrierungsvertiefung liegende Spikes, die so angeordnet sind, dass der Tragring der Kunststoffflasche beim Verschließen auf ihnen aufliegen kann.The subclaims include expedient embodiments of the invention. The holder has a Zentrierungsvertiefung whose diameter corresponds to the diameter of the support ring of the plastic bottle, as well as lying in the Zentrierungsvertiefung spikes, which are arranged so that the support ring of the plastic bottle can rest on them when closing.

Da die Zentrierungsvertiefung denselben Durchmesser wie der genormte Tragring der Kunststoffflasche aufweist, wird die Kunststoffflasche gegenüber dem Verschließer automatisch korrekt positioniert und ein Verkippen der Kunststoffflasche gegenüber dem Verschließer verhindert. Ferner wird durch die in der Zentrierungsvertiefung angeordneten Spikes beim Verschließvorgang zusätzlich eine Rotation der Kunststoffflasche vermieden werden.Since the centering recess has the same diameter as the standardized support ring of the plastic bottle, the plastic bottle is automatically positioned correctly relative to the capper and prevents tilting of the plastic bottle relative to the capper. Furthermore, a rotation of the plastic bottle is additionally avoided by the arranged in the Zentrierungsvertiefung spikes during Verschließvorgang.

In einer möglichen Ausführungsform gibt es eine Führung, welche jede Kunststoffflasche in die Zentrierungsvertiefung führt. Dadurch wird eine Einleitung der Kunststoffflasche in die Vorrichtung zum Verschließen gewährleistet. Das gleichzeitige Einbringen des Tragrings in die Zentrierungsvertiefung sorgt für die richtige Positionierung der Kunststoffflasche. Die Zentrierungsvertiefung entspricht einem Kreisbogen, welcher mehr als den halben Umfang des Tragrings der Kunststoffflasche umfasst. Zwar kann die Kunststoffflasche so nicht mehr direkt in die Zentrierungsvertiefung mit dem Tragring seitlich eingeführt werden, sondern muss beispielsweise von oberhalb kommend eingelassen werden, jedoch lässt sich durch diese Ausführungsform die Kunststoffflasche sicherer positionieren und gegen Verkippungen absichern, als bei Zentrierungsvertiefungen die nur über den halben Umfang oder weniger verlaufen.In one possible embodiment, there is a guide which guides each plastic bottle into the centering recess. As a result, an introduction of the plastic bottle is ensured in the device for closing. The simultaneous introduction of the support ring in the centering recess ensures the correct positioning of the plastic bottle. The centering recess corresponds to a circular arc, which comprises more than half the circumference of the support ring of the plastic bottle. Although the plastic bottle can not be inserted laterally directly into the centering recess with the support ring, but must be admitted, for example, coming from above, but can be safely positioned by this embodiment, the plastic bottle and Protect against tilting, as in Zentrierungsvertiefungen which run only over half the circumference or less.

In einer Weiterbildung gibt es eine Anheberampe, die die verschlossenen Kunststoffflaschen aus der Halterung heben kann. Dies gestattet im Zusammenhang mit den Zentrierungsvertiefungen einen möglichst störungsfreien Übergang in andere Förderbänder oder weitere Vorrichtungen.In a further development, there is a lifter lamp that can lift the sealed plastic bottles out of the holder. This allows in connection with the Zentrierungsvertiefungen a trouble-free transition possible in other conveyor belts or other devices.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform drückt der Verschließer die Kunststoffflasche auf die Spikes. Da zum Verschließen der Kunststoffflasche mit einem Schraubverschluss ohnehin Druck nötig ist, wird dieser hier gleichzeitig genutzt, um die Antirotationswirkungen der Spikes, welche sich etwas in den Tragring der Kunststoffflasche hineindrücken, zu gewährleisten.In another embodiment, the capper pushes the plastic bottle onto the spikes. Since the plastic bottle with a screw cap anyway pressure is required, this is used here simultaneously to ensure the anti-rotation effects of the spikes, which press something into the support ring of the plastic bottle.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform gibt es eine feststehende Führung, die die Kunststoffflasche aus der Vorrichtung zum Verschließen führen kann. Dies gewährleistet im Zusammenhang mit der Zentrierungsvertiefung eine wenig störanfällige Weiterleitung der Kunststoffflasche nach dem Verschließen.In another embodiment, there is a fixed guide that can guide the plastic bottle out of the sealing device. This ensures in connection with the Zentrierungsvertiefung a little error-prone forwarding of the plastic bottle after sealing.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Halterung als mehrkomponentiges Werkstück mit nicht permanenten Verbindungen der Komponenten ausgebildet, die eine Zentrierungsplatte, die die Zentrierungsvertiefung enthält, und eine Spikeplatte, die die Spikes enthält, umfasst. Dadurch lassen sich die Spikes oder die Zentriervertiefung im Falle von Beschädigungen oder Verschleiß unabhängig voneinander austauschen.In another embodiment, the fixture is formed as a multi-component workpiece with non-permanent connections of components comprising a centering plate containing the centering recess and a spike plate containing the spikes. As a result, the spikes or the centering recess can be replaced independently in the event of damage or wear.

In einer anderen Ausführungsform bilden die Zentrierungsplatte und die Spikeplatte ein Werkstück. Dies erlaubt es, sowohl die Zentrierungsvertiefung als auch die Spikes zusammen als ein Werkstück herzustellen.In another embodiment, the centering plate and the spike plate form a workpiece. This makes it possible to manufacture both the centering recess and the spikes together as a workpiece.

Bei Verwendung dieser Vorrichtung lässt sich ein Verfahren zum Verschließen von Kunststoffflaschen gemäß Anspruch 6 verwirklichen, bei dem die Kunststoffflasche mit einem Schraubverschluss durch einen Verschließer verschlossen und mit einer Halterung beim Verschließen gehalten wird, die Spikes aufweist, auf denen der Tragring der Kunststoffflasche beim Verschließen aufliegt.When using this device, a method for closing plastic bottles according to claim 6 can be realized, in which the plastic bottle is closed with a screw cap by a capper and held with a holder when closing, which has spikes on which the support ring of the plastic bottle rests when closing ,

In einer Ausführungsform ist das Verfahren dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kunststoffflasche durch eine feststehende Führung direkt in die Zentrierungsvertiefung geführt wird. Dies gestattet schon vor Beginn des Verschließens eine korrekte Positionierung der Kunststoffflasche. Erfindungsgemäß wird die Kunststoffflasche in einer Zentrierungsvertiefung zentriert, die einem Kreisbogen mit einem Umfang, der größer als der halbe Umfang des Tragrings ist, entspricht. Dies gestattet, verglichen mit Vertiefungen, deren Umfang nur halb so groß oder kleiner als der Umfang des Tragrings der Kunststoffflasche ist, eine bessere Positionierung der Kunststoffflasche zu erzielen und verhindert effektiver unerwünschte Verkippungen.In one embodiment, the method is characterized in that the plastic bottle is guided by a fixed guide directly into the Zentrierungsvertiefung. This allows a correct positioning of the plastic bottle even before the beginning of the closing. According to the invention, the plastic bottle is centered in a centering recess, which corresponds to a circular arc having a circumference which is greater than half the circumference of the support ring. This allows to achieve better positioning of the plastic bottle compared to recesses whose circumference is only half the size or smaller than the circumference of the support ring of the plastic bottle and effectively prevents undesirable tilting.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist das Verfahren dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kunststoffflasche durch eine Anheberampe aus der Zentriervertiefung gehoben wird. Dadurch kann eine Überleitung der verschlossenen Kunststoffflasche in andere Prozessbereiche durchgeführt werden.In a further embodiment, the method is characterized in that the plastic bottle is lifted out of the centering recess by a lifting lamp. As a result, a transfer of the closed plastic bottle can be carried out in other process areas.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform wird die Kunststoffflasche, insbesondere der Tragring durch den Verschließer auf die Spikes gedrückt. Dies gestattet es, mit dem zum Verschließen ohnehin nötigen Druck bereits die Rotation der Kunststoffflasche zu verhindern, da die Spikes durch den Druck in den Tragring der Kunststoffflasche gedrückt werden.In a further embodiment, the plastic bottle, in particular the support ring is pressed by the capper on the spikes. This already makes it possible to prevent the rotation of the plastic bottle with the pressure which is required anyway for closing, since the spikes are pressed by the pressure into the support ring of the plastic bottle.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform wird die Kunststoffflasche durch eine feststehende Führung aus der Vorrichtung zum Verschließen geführt. Dies gestattet im Zusammenhang mit der sicheren Positionierung der Kunststofflasche durch die Zentrierungsvertiefung eine wenig störanfällige Weiterleitung der Kunststoffflasche in andere Prozessbereiche.In another embodiment, the plastic bottle is guided by a fixed guide from the device for closing. This allows in connection with the secure positioning of the plastic bottle through the centering recess a little error-prone forwarding of the plastic bottle in other process areas.

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  • Fig. 1 Schematische Darstellung einer Vorrichtung zum Verschließen von Flaschen. Fig. 1 Schematic representation of a device for closing bottles.
  • Fig. 2 Schematische Darstellung der Anordnung der Zentrierungsvertiefung und der Spikes. Fig. 2 Schematic representation of the arrangement of Zentrierungsvertiefung and spikes.
  • Fig. 3 Schematische Darstellung der Wirkung der Zentrierungsvertiefung und der Spikes vor und während dem Verschließen. Fig. 3 Schematic representation of the effect of the centering recess and the spikes before and during closing.
  • Fig. 4 Mögliche Realisierung von Zentrierungsplatte und Spikeplatte gemäß der Erfindung Fig. 4 Possible realization of centering plate and spike plate according to the invention
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Fig. 1 zeigt eine nur ganz schematisch dargestellte Vorrichtung zum Verschließen von Flaschen. Sie kann Halterungen 110 umfassen, die die Flaschen 105 während des Verschließens halten. Da die Flaschen beispielsweise mittels (hier nicht dargestellten) Umlenksternen oder Förderern an die Vorrichtung zum Verschließen übergeben werden müssen, sind die Halterungen 110 keine geschlossenen Formen, sondern weisen an der aufnehmenden Seite eine beispielsweise halbkreisförmige Aussparung 125 auf, in die die Flaschen 105 eingebracht werden können. Die Zuführung und spätere Abnahme der Flasche 105 kann über Führungen 130 bzw. 140 und 150 geschehen, die die Flaschen 105 beispielsweise durch der Vorrichtung vorgelagerte und nachfolgende Umlenksterne oder Förderer zugeführt bekommen bzw. sie an diese abführen. Fig. 1 shows a very schematically illustrated device for closing bottles. It may include brackets 110 that hold the bottles 105 during closure. Since the bottles must be transferred to the closing device, for example by means of deflection stars or conveyors (not shown here), the holders 110 are not closed forms, but instead have on the receiving side an example semicircular recess 125 into which the bottles 105 are introduced can. The supply and subsequent removal of the bottle 105 can be done via guides 130 and 140 and 150, which receive the bottles 105, for example, by the device upstream and subsequent Umlenksterne or conveyors or pay them to this.

Ein von oben an die Flasche 105 herangeführtes Verschließelement (nicht dargestellt) verschließt die Flasche 105 mit einem Schraubverschluss. Eine Rotation der Flasche 105 während des Verschließens wird durch die Merkmale der Halterung 110 erreicht, die in Fig. 2 beschrieben werden.A closing element (not shown) brought from above onto the bottle 105 closes the bottle 105 with a screw cap. Rotation of the bottle 105 during sealing is accomplished by the features of the retainer 110 incorporated in FIG Fig. 2 to be discribed.

In Fig. 2 sind zwei verschiedene Ansichten der in der Halterung enthaltenen Zentrierungsvertiefung und der Spikes dargestellt. Fig. 2a zeigt eine Schnittansicht der Halterung 210, die die Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 und die Spikes 202 umfasst. Dabei sind die Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 und die Spikes 202 symmetrisch zur Symmetrieachse 209 einer in die Halterung 210 einführbaren Flasche 205 angeordnet. Fig. 2b zeigt eine Ansicht der Halterung 210 in Kavaliersperspektive, welches die Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 und die Spikes 202 enthält. Fig. 2b zeigt das Element 200 in Kavaliersperspektive. Die Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 und die Anordnung der Spikes 202 stellen hier jeweils einen Kreisbogen mit der Form eines Halbkreises dar. Die Abkantung der Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 erlaubt ein leichteres Einführen des Tragrings in die Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 beispielsweise durch hineinrutschen. Die Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 kann auch ohne Abkantung vorgesehen sein, was die Produktion vereinfacht. Der Kreisbogen kann auch eine Länge haben, die kleiner als ein Halbkreis oder, erfindungsgemäß, größer als ein Halbkreis ist. Der Radius des Kreisbogens der Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 entspricht jedoch in jedem Fall dem Radius des Tragrings 206 der zu verschließenden Kunststoffflasche 205. Für die Halterung 210 kann auch jede andere Ausgestaltungsform, welche einer entsprechenden Vorrichtung zum Verschließen von Kunststoffflaschen angemessen ist, verwendet werden. So kann, wie in Fig. 2b dargestellt, am Rand der Halterung 210 eine Abschrägung 270 vorgesehen sein, die das Zu- und Abführen der Flaschen über die in Fig. 1 beschriebenen Führungen erleichtert.In Fig. 2 Two different views of the centering recess and the spikes contained in the holder are shown. Fig. 2a shows a sectional view of the holder 210, which includes the Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 and the spikes 202. In this case, the centering recess 201 and the spikes 202 are arranged symmetrically to the symmetry axis 209 of a bottle 205 which can be introduced into the holder 210. Fig. 2b shows a view of the holder 210 in Kavaliersperspektive containing the centering recess 201 and the spikes 202. Fig. 2b shows the element 200 in Kavaliersperspektive. The Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 and the arrangement of the spikes 202 here each represent a circular arc with the shape of a semicircle. The fold of the Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 allows easier insertion of the support ring in the Zentrierungsvertiefung 201, for example by slipping. The Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 may also be provided without bending, which simplifies production. The circular arc may also have a length which is smaller than a semicircle or, according to the invention, larger than a semicircle. However, the radius of the arc of the Zentrierungsvertiefung 201 corresponds in each case to the radius of the support ring 206 of the plastic bottle 205 to be closed. For the holder 210 may also be any other embodiment of which a corresponding device suitable for closing plastic bottles. So can, as in Fig. 2b represented, at the edge of the holder 210 may be provided a chamfer 270, which the supply and discharge of the bottles on the in Fig. 1 facilitated guides.

Fig. 3 zeigt die Wirkungsweise der Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 und der Spikes 302. Dabei wurde in Fig. 3a die Flasche 305 zunächst an die Halterung 310 übergeben. Das kann beispielsweise durch eine Führung oder einen Umlenkstern in einer Prozessanordnung geschehen. Befindet sich die Flasche 305 in der Halterung 310, so gewährleistet die Zentrierungsvertiefung 301, sofern die Flasche korrekt übergeben wurde, dass der Tragring 306 der Kunststoffflasche 305 symmetrisch zur Achse 309 angeordnet ist, wobei die Achse 309 eine Symmetrieachse der Zentrierungsvertiefung darstellt. Dabei ist die Ausgestaltung der Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 als umlaufender Körper nicht zwingend. Das symmetrisch zur Achse 309 angestrebte Ausrichten des Tragrings 306 kann auch durch eine Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 erfolgen, die beispielsweise mehrere nockenartige Ausprägungen anstelle der durchgehenden Vertiefung aufweist. Diese Stückelung der Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 führt zu Material- und Platzersparnissen und kann gleichzeitig ein besseres Hineingleiten des Tragrings 301 gewährleisten. Ferner liegt der Tragring 306 der Kunststoffflasche 305 bereits auf den Spikes 302 innerhalb der Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 auf. Hier sorgt das Eigengewicht der Kunststoffflasche 305 in Verbindung mit den Spikes 302 für eine weitere Stabilisierung der Positionierung der Kunststoffflasche 305, da der Tragring 306 stets auf den Spikes 302 aufliegt. In Fig. 3b verschließt ein Verschließelement, das hier nicht dargestellt ist, die Kunststoffflasche 305 mit einem Schraubverschluss 308'. Um dies zu gewährleisten, übt das Verschließelement über den Schraubverschluss 308' Druck auf die Kunststoffflasche 305 aus. Durch diesen Druck sowie durch das Eigengewicht der befüllten Kunststoffflasche wird aber gleichzeitig der Tragring 306 gegen die Spikes 302 gedrückt. Dadurch werden die Spikes 302 in den Tragring 306 hineingedrückt, wie in Fig. 3b in übertriebener Weise zur besseren Verdeutlichung gegenüber Fig. 3a dargestellt. Sind die Spikes 302 zumindest teilweise in den Tragring 306 eingedrungen, so ist eine Rotation der Flasche 305 während des Verschließens mit dem Schraubverschluss 308' durch das Verschließelement nicht mehr möglich. Außerdem bleibt die Position der Flasche 305 bezüglich der Symmetrieachse 309 aufgrund der Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 und der in den Tragring 306 hineingedrückten Spikes 302 über den gesamten Verschließvorgang konstant. Fig. 3 shows the operation of the centering recess 301 and the spikes 302 Fig. 3a the bottle 305 first passed to the bracket 310. This can be done for example by a guide or a Umlenkstern in a process arrangement. If the bottle 305 is in the holder 310, the centering recess 301 ensures, provided that the bottle has been handed over correctly, that the support ring 306 of the plastic bottle 305 is arranged symmetrically to the axis 309, the axis 309 representing an axis of symmetry of the centering recess. The design of the centering recess 301 as a rotating body is not mandatory. The alignment of the support ring 306, which is aimed symmetrically with respect to the axis 309, can also be effected by a centering recess 301 which, for example, has a plurality of cam-like shapes instead of the continuous recess. This denomination of the Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 leads to material and space savings and can simultaneously ensure a better sliding in of the support ring 301. Furthermore, the support ring 306 of the plastic bottle 305 is already on the spikes 302 within the Zentrierungsvertiefung 301. Here, the weight of the plastic bottle 305 in conjunction with the spikes 302 ensures a further stabilization of the positioning of the plastic bottle 305, since the support ring 306 always rests on the spikes 302. In Fig. 3b closes a closing element, which is not shown here, the plastic bottle 305 with a screw cap 308 '. To ensure this, the closing element exerts pressure on the plastic bottle 305 via the screw cap 308 '. At the same time, however, the support ring 306 is pressed against the spikes 302 by this pressure and by the weight of the filled plastic bottle. Thereby, the spikes 302 are pressed into the support ring 306, as in Fig. 3b in an exaggerated way for better clarity Fig. 3a shown. If the spikes 302 at least partially penetrated into the support ring 306, a rotation of the bottle 305 during the closure with the screw cap 308 'through the closing element is no longer possible. In addition, the position of the bottle 305 with respect to the axis of symmetry 309 due to the centering recess 301 and the spikes 302 pressed into the support ring 306 remains constant throughout the closing operation.

Es ist ein besonderer Vorteil, dass die Führungen 130, 140 und 150 aus Fig. 1 wegen der Halterungen 310 mit der Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 und den Spikes 302 nicht mehr um die gesamte Vorrichtung angeordnet sein müssen, sondern nur beim Ein- und Auslaufen, da die korrekte Positionierung durch die Eigenschaften der Halterung 310, insbesondere die Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 und die Spikes 302, ermöglicht wird. So können Materialkosten für eine im Stand der Technik notwendige Außenführungsgarnitur gespart werden.It is a particular advantage that the guides 130, 140 and 150 off Fig. 1 because of the brackets 310 with the Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 and the spikes 302 no longer need to be arranged around the entire device, but only when entering and leaving, since the correct positioning by the properties of the holder 310, in particular the Zentrierungsvertiefung 301 and the spikes 302, is made possible. Thus, material costs can be saved for a necessary in the prior art Außenführgarnitur.

Fig. 4a zeigt eine weitere mögliche Realisierung der, erfindungsgemäßen, Halterung 410, welches die Zentrierungsvertiefung 401 und die Spikes 402 umfasst. Dabei werden die Zentrierungsvertiefung 401 und die Spikes 402 über separate Zentrierungsplatten 400' und Spikeplatten 400" zur Verfügung gestellt. Dabei besitzt die Zentrierungsplatte 400' eine Aussparung in Form eines Kreisbogens, dessen Durchmesser D 1 gleich dem Durchmesser des Tragrings der Kunststoffflaschen ist, wobei beim Durchmesser D 1 mögliche Fertigungstoleranzen des Tragrings berücksichtigt werden müssen. Die Höhe dieser Zentrierungsplatte kann beispielsweise in Abhängigkeit von der Höhe des Tragrings oder der Höhe der Spikes 402 gewählt werden. Die Spikeplatte 400" besitzt eine weitere Ausnehmung mit dem Durchmesser D 2. Am Rand dieser Ausnehmung sind auf der Oberfläche der Spikeplatte 400" die Spikes 402 angeordnet. Der Durchmesser dieser Ausnehmung in der Spikeplatte 400" ist kleiner als D 1 in der Zentrierungsplatte 400', muss aber notwendig größer als der Durchmesser des Halses unterhalb des Tragrings der Kunststoffflasche sein. Vorzugsweise ist das Verhältnis von D 1 und D 2 derart, dass die Fläche, auf der die Spikes angeordnet sind, so groß ist, dass mehr als die Hälfte der Fläche des Tragrings der Kunststoffflasche, vorzugsweise die ganze Fläche, auf ihr aufliegen kann. Die Zentrierungsplatte 400' und die Spikeplatte 400" können dann zur Halterung 410 verbunden werden (vgl. Fig. 4b), welche an einer Halterung für eine Kunststoffflasche in der Vorrichtung zum Verschließen von Kunststoffflaschen montiert werden kann. Dabei kann die Verbindung der Zentrierungsplatte 400' und der Spikeplatte 400" beispielsweise durch Verschraubung oder Verklickung erfolgen. Hier sind unterschiedlichste Möglichkeiten bekannt und denkbar, jedoch ist die Verbindung in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel vorzugsweise nicht permanent, wie beispielsweise durch Verschweißen. Durch eine nicht-permanente Verbindung der Zentrierungsplatte 400' und der Spikeplatte 400" ist ein unabhängiges Auswechseln beider Elemente möglich. Auch wenn die Verwendung einer separaten Zentrierungsplatte 400' und Spikeplatte 400" gewisse Vorteile mit sich bringt, ergeben sich bei Verwendung eines kompletten Werkstücks weitere Vorteile. So erlaubt die Ausgestaltung der Halterung 410 mit der Zentrierungsvertiefung 401 und den Spikes 402 die Einbeziehung neuer Herstellungsverfahren. Durch die erhöhte Stabilität beispielsweise auch Vakuumhärten während der Herstellung in Betracht gezogen werden, was den Herstellungsprozess erheblich verkürzt. Durch den einteiligen Aufbau einer kombinierten Zentrierungs-/Spikeplatte ergeben sich wesentliche hygienische Vorteile durch Vermeidung von Spalten und möglicherweise Kontaktkorrosion. Fig. 4a shows a further possible realization of the holder 410 according to the invention, which comprises the centering recess 401 and the spikes 402. The centering recess 401 and the spikes 402 are provided via separate centering plates 400 'and spike plates 400 ", wherein the centering plate 400' has a recess in the form of a circular arc whose diameter D 1 is equal to the diameter of the support ring of the plastic bottles diameter D 1 possible manufacturing tolerances of the support ring must be considered. the amount of this centering plate can for example be selected 402, depending on the height of the support ring or the height of the spikes. the spike plate 400 "has a further recess to the diameter D2. At the edge of this recess, the spikes 402 "are arranged on the surface of the spike plate 400" The diameter of this recess in the spike plate 400 "is smaller than D 1 in the centering plate 400 ', but must necessarily be greater than the diameter of the neck below the support ring of the Be plastic bottle. Preferably, the ratio of D 1 and D 2 is such that the area on which the spikes are arranged is so large that more than half of the surface of the support ring of the plastic bottle, preferably the entire surface, can rest on it. The centering plate 400 'and the spike plate 400 "can then be connected to the bracket 410 (see. Fig. 4b ), which can be mounted on a holder for a plastic bottle in the device for closing plastic bottles. In this case, the connection of the centering plate 400 'and the spike plate 400 "can take place, for example, by screwing or clicking in. Here a wide variety of possibilities are known and conceivable, but in this exemplary embodiment the connection is preferably not permanent, for example by welding the centering plate 400 'and the spike plate 400 ", an independent replacement of both elements is possible. Although the use of a separate centering plate 400 'and spike plate 400 "provides certain advantages, there are further benefits to using a complete workpiece. For example, the configuration of the fixture 410 with the centering recess 401 and the spikes 402 allows for the incorporation of new manufacturing techniques The increased stability, for example, vacuum hardening during manufacture are taken into account, which significantly reduces the manufacturing process.The one-piece construction of a combined centering / spike plate results in significant hygienic benefits by avoiding crevices and possibly contact corrosion.

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  1. Device for closing plastic bottles which have a support ring, comprising a capper which can close a plastic bottle with a screw cap (308), and comprising a holder which is used for holding the plastic bottle during closing and comprises spikes (202) on which a support ring of the plastic bottle can rest upon closing, wherein the holder has a centering cavity (201) whose diameter corresponds to the diameter of the support ring of the plastic bottle and the spikes (202) are arranged in the centering cavity (201); and the centering cavity is provided as a cutout in a centering plate (400'); the spikes are arranged on a spike plate (400"); and the centering plate (400') and the spike plate (400") form a workpiece; wherein the cutout has the shape of a circular arc the diameter D1 of which is equal to the diameter of the support ring of the plastic bottle, wherein the spike plate (400") has a recess with a diameter D2 smaller than the diameter D1 and greater than the diameter of the neck below the support ring of the plastic bottle; wherein the ratio of D1 and D2 is chosen such that the area on which the spikes are arranged is so large that more than half of the area of the support ring of the plastic bottle can rest on it, characterized in that the circular arc of the cutout or the centering cavity can comprise more than half of the circumference of the support ring of each plastic bottle.
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a fixed guide (130) which can guide each plastic bottle into the centering cavity (201).
  3. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that it comprises a lifting ramp (140) which can lift the closed plastic bottle out of the holder (210).
  4. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the capper can press the plastic bottle onto the spikes (202).
  5. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises a fixed guide (150) which can guide each plastic bottle out of the device for closing.
  6. A method for closing plastic bottles which have a support ring, comprising a capper capable of closing a plastic bottle with a screw cap (308), and comprising a holder which is used for holding the plastic bottle during closing and comprises spikes (202) on which a support ring of the plastic bottle rests during closing, wherein the holder has a centering cavity (201) whose diameter corresponds to the diameter of the support ring of the plastic bottle and the spikes (202) are arranged in the centering cavity (201); and the centering cavity is provided as a cutout in the centering plate (400'); the spikes are arranged on a spike plate (400"); and the centering plate (400') and the spike plate (400") form a workpiece; wherein the cutout has the shape of a circular arc the diameter D1 of which is equal to the diameter of the support ring of the plastic bottle, wherein the spike plate (400") has a recess with a diameter D2 smaller than the diameter D1 and greater than the diameter of the neck below the support ring of the plastic bottle; wherein the ratio of D1 and D2 is chosen such that the area on which the spikes are arranged is so large that more than half of the area of the support ring of the plastic bottle can rest on it, characterized in that the circular arc of the cutout or the centering cavity (201) comprises more than half of the circumference of the support ring of each plastic bottle.
  7. Method according to claim 6, characterized in that the plastic bottle is guided into the centering cavity (201).
  8. Method according to any one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that the closed plastic bottles are lifted out of the holder (210).
  9. Method according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the plastic bottle is pressed onto the spikes during closing by the capper (307).
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