EP2700497A2 - Baling presses - Google Patents

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EP2700497A2
EP2700497A2 EP13250098.4A EP13250098A EP2700497A2 EP 2700497 A2 EP2700497 A2 EP 2700497A2 EP 13250098 A EP13250098 A EP 13250098A EP 2700497 A2 EP2700497 A2 EP 2700497A2
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support unit
strapping
baling press
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Ashley Paul Middleton
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Middleton Engineering Ltd
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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
    • B65B13/00—Bundling articles
    • B65B13/02—Applying and securing binding material around articles or groups of articles, e.g. using strings, wires, strips, bands or tapes
    • B65B13/04—Applying and securing binding material around articles or groups of articles, e.g. using strings, wires, strips, bands or tapes with means for guiding the binding material around the articles prior to severing from supply
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B30—PRESSES
    • B30B—PRESSES IN GENERAL
    • B30B9/00—Presses specially adapted for particular purposes
    • B30B9/30—Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for baling; Compression boxes therefor
    • B30B9/3003—Details
    • 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
    • B65B13/00—Bundling articles
    • B65B13/18—Details of, or auxiliary devices used in, bundling machines or bundling tools
    • B65B13/20—Means for compressing or compacting bundles prior to bundling
    • 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
    • B65B27/00—Bundling particular articles presenting special problems using string, wire, or narrow tape or band; Baling fibrous material, e.g. peat, not otherwise provided for
    • B65B27/12—Baling or bundling compressible fibrous material, e.g. peat
    • 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
    • B65B59/00—Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages, to handle different types of packaging material, or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
    • B65B59/04—Machines constructed with readily-detachable units or assemblies, e.g. to facilitate maintenance
    • 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
    • B65B2210/00—Specific aspects of the packaging machine
    • B65B2210/02—Plurality of alternative input or output lines or plurality of alternative packaging units on the same packaging line for improving machine flexibility

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  • This invention relates to baling presses, i.e. to machines used for the compaction of recyclable materials, such as cardboard, plastic, RDF and the like, and tying it into bales.
  • a baling press which includes a support unit on which first and second strapping mechanisms are mounted, the support unit being rotatable between a first position in which the first strapping mechanism is operational and a second position in which the second strapping mechanism is operational.
  • a support unit on which first and second strapping mechanisms are mounted, the support unit being designed to form part of a baling press and being rotatable between a first position in which the first strapping mechanism is operational and a second position in which the second strapping mechanism is operational.
  • the first strapping mechanism may be a plastic strapper and the second strapping mechanism may be a wire tie unit, with the support unit movable through 180° between its first and second positions.
  • a method of baling which comprises the use of a baling press as defined above.
  • baling press shown in the drawings operates, in many respects, in a manner corresponding to a baling press having a single strapping mechanism and the general construction and mode of operation of the baling press will accordingly not be described in detail.
  • the significant novel features of the baling press of the present invention relate to the manner in which bales can be strapped, i.e. bales can be strapped using either a plastic strapper or a wire tie unit and the change-over between the two forms of strapping mechanism can be effected simply and efficiently.
  • the strapping mechanisms are indicated diagrammatically at X in Figure 4 and are mounted on a mounting bracket or support unit 10.
  • the operator When it is desired to change-over, the operator uncouples the power and services from the strapping mechanism previously employed.
  • the operator drives the support unit 10 for the strapping mechanism away from the exit of the eject chamber 11 using a sliding arm 12 which is driven by a hydraulic cylinder.
  • the hydraulic cylinder is controlled by the operator using the controls on the press.
  • the start and stop positions of the support unit 10 are governed by limit switches (not shown).
  • a quick release mechanism (not shown) is operated to unlock the support unit 10 to permit rotation thereof.
  • the support unit 10 is then rotated about a vertical axis through 180° so that it is then in the required position and it is then locked against rotation in this position.
  • Figure 2 shows the support unit 10 in its retracted or home position whereas Figure 4 shows the support unit 10 when it has been turned through 90° from its retracted or home position.
  • the sliding arm 12 is then moved, being driven by the hydraulic cylinder, towards the eject chamber 11 and is relocated in the correct operating position, being positioned by large dowel guides 13 at the four corners of the support unit 10 once the appropriate limit switch has been operated to stop it after the required distance of travel.
  • the services for the selected strapping mechanism on the front of the support unit 10 can then be connected to the operating system of the baling press and made ready for operation.
  • a plastic strapper is mounted on one side of the support unit 10 and a wire tie unit is mounted on the other side of the support unit 10 so that when, for whatever reason, it is desired to change from using one form of strapping mechanism to the other, this can be effected speedily and safely, with a minimum of down-time, thus permitting the press to operate at substantially its maximum capacity.
  • the rotary tie system (comprising the two strapping mechanisms carried by the support unit 10) allows for the changeover of tying systems to be effected with little downtime and with minimal operator interaction, it is thus not too onerous for the operator to change the tying mechanisms around.
  • the rotary tie system can also be retrofitted to existing balers.

Abstract

A baling press includes a support unit (10) on which first and second strapping mechanisms are mounted, and the support unit (10) is rotatable between a first position in which the first strapping mechanism is operational and a second position in which the second strapping mechanism is operational.

Description

    Field of the Invention
  • This invention relates to baling presses, i.e. to machines used for the compaction of recyclable materials, such as cardboard, plastic, RDF and the like, and tying it into bales.
  • It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved baling press.
  • It is also an object of the present invention to provide an improved method of baling.
    • Summary of the Invention
  • According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a baling press which includes a support unit on which first and second strapping mechanisms are mounted, the support unit being rotatable between a first position in which the first strapping mechanism is operational and a second position in which the second strapping mechanism is operational.
  • According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a support unit on which first and second strapping mechanisms are mounted, the support unit being designed to form part of a baling press and being rotatable between a first position in which the first strapping mechanism is operational and a second position in which the second strapping mechanism is operational.
  • The first strapping mechanism may be a plastic strapper and the second strapping mechanism may be a wire tie unit, with the support unit movable through 180° between its first and second positions.
  • According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of baling which comprises the use of a baling press as defined above.
    • Brief Description of the Drawings
    • Figure 1 is a side view of a baling press with its support unit in its retracted or home position,
    • Figure 2 is a front view of the baling press with the parts thereof in the condition shown in Figure 1,
    • Figure 3 is a side view of the baling press with the support unit turned through 90° from the position shown in Figures 1 and 2, and
    • Figure 4 is a front view of the baling press with the parts thereof in the condition shown in Figure 3.
    Description of the Preferred Embodiment
  • The baling press shown in the drawings operates, in many respects, in a manner corresponding to a baling press having a single strapping mechanism and the general construction and mode of operation of the baling press will accordingly not be described in detail. The significant novel features of the baling press of the present invention relate to the manner in which bales can be strapped, i.e. bales can be strapped using either a plastic strapper or a wire tie unit and the change-over between the two forms of strapping mechanism can be effected simply and efficiently. The strapping mechanisms are indicated diagrammatically at X in Figure 4 and are mounted on a mounting bracket or support unit 10.
  • When it is desired to change-over, the operator uncouples the power and services from the strapping mechanism previously employed. The operator drives the support unit 10 for the strapping mechanism away from the exit of the eject chamber 11 using a sliding arm 12 which is driven by a hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder is controlled by the operator using the controls on the press. The start and stop positions of the support unit 10 are governed by limit switches (not shown).
  • Once the support unit 10 has been moved to a safe position, i.e. sufficiently far from the eject chamber 11 for the support unit 10 to be rotated without interfering with the front of the eject chamber 11, a quick release mechanism (not shown) is operated to unlock the support unit 10 to permit rotation thereof. The support unit 10 is then rotated about a vertical axis through 180° so that it is then in the required position and it is then locked against rotation in this position. Figure 2 shows the support unit 10 in its retracted or home position whereas Figure 4 shows the support unit 10 when it has been turned through 90° from its retracted or home position.
  • Once the support unit 10 has been turned through 180°, the sliding arm 12 is then moved, being driven by the hydraulic cylinder, towards the eject chamber 11 and is relocated in the correct operating position, being positioned by large dowel guides 13 at the four corners of the support unit 10 once the appropriate limit switch has been operated to stop it after the required distance of travel.
  • The services for the selected strapping mechanism on the front of the support unit 10 can then be connected to the operating system of the baling press and made ready for operation.
  • A plastic strapper is mounted on one side of the support unit 10 and a wire tie unit is mounted on the other side of the support unit 10 so that when, for whatever reason, it is desired to change from using one form of strapping mechanism to the other, this can be effected speedily and safely, with a minimum of down-time, thus permitting the press to operate at substantially its maximum capacity.
  • The rotary tie system (comprising the two strapping mechanisms carried by the support unit 10) allows for the changeover of tying systems to be effected with little downtime and with minimal operator interaction, it is thus not too onerous for the operator to change the tying mechanisms around.
  • The rotary tie system can also be retrofitted to existing balers.

Claims (7)

  1. A baling press which includes a support unit on which first and second strapping mechanisms are mounted, the support unit being rotatable between a first position in which the first strapping mechanism is operational and a second position in which the second strapping mechanism is operational.
  2. A baling press as claimed in Claim 1, in which the first strapping mechanism is a plastic strapper and the second strapping mechanism is a wire tie unit.
  3. A baling press as claimed in Claim 1, in which the support unit is movable through 180° between its first and second positions.
  4. A support unit on which first and second strapping mechanisms are mounted, the support unit being designed to form part of a baling press and being rotatable between a first position in which the first strapping mechanism is operational and a second position in which the second strapping mechanism is operational.
  5. A support unit as claimed in Claim 4, in which the first strapping mechanism is a plastic strapper and the second strapping mechanism is a wire tie unit.
  6. A support unit as claimed in Claim 4, which is movable through 180° between its first and second positions when mounted on a baling press.
  7. A method of baling which comprises the use of a baling press as claimed in Claim 1.
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