EP2926963A1 - Device with a blade for processing a process material - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a device with a blade for processing a solid or pulverulent process material, such as meat, cheese, vegetables, bread, pasta or spices.
- cutting devices e.g. Provided devices with rotating round cutting discs, which are performed at high clock rates against the products to perform the necessary cuts.
- Such devices are expensive to manufacture, in operation and in maintenance. Due to the rotation of the cutting discs, which have to be reground regularly, a massive effect on the process material takes place, so that particles are released and thrown away, resulting in contamination of the device.
- a cutting device in which a knife is connected via a coupling element and an energy converter with an ultrasonic generator.
- the knife is held in a horizontal orientation on both sides and is moved up and down in one plane during the cutting process in order to cut a process material. So that the cut runs precisely, the cut material is conveyed perpendicular to the cutting plane along a conveying plane towards the knife.
- This cutting device therefore allows the precise conventional cutting a crop.
- the properties of the clippings are highly variable, so that it would often be desirable if parameters of the cutting process could be adapted to the clippings. In this regard are the possibilities that conventional cutting devices offer greatly limited.
- a blade can also be used for atomizing a process material, which, however, requires a device with a blade which is designed completely differently.
- Devices of this type can also be advantageously used in the food industry but also in the pharmaceutical industry to meter and atomize powders.
- the provision of different blade-type devices, each intended for an application involves a great deal of effort in terms of obtaining the devices and the need for space in which to install these devices. This results in a high material redundancy with corresponding costs.
- the present invention is therefore based on the object to provide an improved device with a blade for processing at least one process material, in particular for the field of the food industry or the pharmaceutical industry.
- a device which can be used in many ways is to be provided with a blade, with which a process material can advantageously be cut and / or atomized.
- Process goods can be performed, which can be adapted to the wishes of the user, to the process material, as well as to the neighboring facilities.
- the device should be able to be adapted to facilities that are provided for the transport of the process material or various process goods to the device or away from the device.
- the device should be compact and take up little space, so that it can be advantageously integrated into any production process.
- the device which is used for processing, in particular cutting and atomizing at least one process material, in particular a process material of the food industry or the pharmaceutical industry, comprises at least one blade which can be connected to an ultrasound source via at least one coupling element and an energy converter and attached to a blade holder connected to a scaffold-held drive device.
- the drive device comprises a plurality of actuators, which are each connected via a first pivot to the blade holder and the other via a second pivot such with the framework that the blade holder is held solely by the actuators and displaceable within a working volume and optionally rotatable.
- the blade can be moved back and forth, down and up and preferably also to the side.
- the blade holder is therefore not routed, as usual, by means of rails along a single cutting plane, but is displaceable or positionable by the actuators within a working volume in a selected orientation along at least one selected straight or curved cutting surface.
- the blade can be guided back and forth between two or more cut surfaces in order to perform cuts on different process items, wherein the resulting cut material of the different process items can also be mixed.
- the blade can be aligned horizontally and charged with a powdery further process material, which can be atomized uniformly in the sequence, for example, to flavor the mixture of the clippings.
- the device can thus be assembled from various process goods a finished menu. For example, different varieties of Cut dry meat and mix and season. In this case, a first kind of dried meat cut, evenly pollinated with a first variety of a spice powder and covered in the sequence with clippings of a second variety of dried meat.
- the cut surface may also be wavy, so that wavy cut material is produced, which looks aesthetically advantageous, can be detected more easily and occupies a larger volume with low density.
- the process material can not only be cut, but also moved. For example, process material is cut over a plate and mixed. Subsequently, the blade can be moved down to the plate and moved along with the clippings or mix along this to a container. The blade can also be used to grasp and feed a product before it is processed.
- the device according to the invention can therefore process the process material not only in a central process, but also treat or influence it in a pre-process and in a post-process.
- cakes or loaves can be cut to desired dimensions and subsequently provided with cuts or slots into which, for example, a pulverulent process product is dusted.
- the size of the work volume can be determined.
- cylindrical actuators or linear drives are provided, which have an axially displaceable piston rod.
- the executable movements and rotations of the blade can be determined.
- the blade can be moved back and forth in two or three directions and rotated about at least one axis, preferably the axis of the blade.
- a blade can be provided which has a cutting edge on both sides and which can therefore perform a cut on a first or second process material in both directions of movement. The choice of a blade with two blades doubles the work possibilities not only in one level but within the entire working volume.
- the actuators are controlled by means of a control program provided in a control unit. Preferably, all actuators are individually controllable. Depending on the movements to be performed, several actuators can also be controlled identically. If the blade is merely to be moved in parallel and held in the same orientation, then the actuators, which are aligned parallel to the direction of displacement, are driven identically. By unequal control of the actuators, the blade can be tilted or rotated about its longitudinal axis or about other axes.
- a first and a third actuator which enclose an angle of preferably 90 °, each connected via a corresponding one of the first pivot joints with the first side of the blade holder.
- a second and a fourth actuator which enclose an angle of preferably 90 °, each connected via a corresponding one of the first pivot joints with the second side of the blade holder.
- the actuators are coupled to side plates at both ends of the blade holder. By actuating the actuators, the side plates, each having one end of the blade facing, are each moved parallel to each other or independently in a plane. If the side plates are moved parallel to each other, the blade is always held horizontally.
- the geometric shape of a double cone (diabolo) can be described, wherein the two cones have different sizes and can be inclined.
- the blade can therefore be moved along the conveying direction of the process material or along the conveying directions of the process goods back and forth and perpendicular thereto and preferably rotated about at least one axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the blade.
- the blade can therefore be moved to different working positions and execute a vertical movement or a section through a process material in each of these working positions.
- a fifth actuator is provided, which is aligned obliquely or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the blade and preferably parallel to the first and second actuator and connected via a corresponding one of the first hinges with the blade holder, so that the blade rotatable about its longitudinal axis or can be stabilized in a selected rotational position.
- the blade With a uniform actuation of the first three actuators, therefore, the blade is pushed back or forth without any rotation. If the third actuator is accelerated more or less strongly, the rotation of the blade takes place about the longitudinal axis, whereby process material can be cut or cut process material can be moved on a shelf.
- the blade can be aligned horizontally, so that it can be deposited powdered process material and promoted by vibration and ultrasonic action on the blade and atomized.
- a sixth actuator is provided, which is aligned with a vector component parallel to the blade and is connected via a corresponding one of the first pivot joints with the blade holder, so that the blade is displaceable along its longitudinal axis.
- the sixth actuator can be carried out at the same time during the displacement of the blade down a lateral cutting movement to divide the process material even easier and to avoid any compression of the same.
- the vertical movement of the blade can also be superimposed on a lateral movement, for example in the form of a sinusoidal oscillation. For example, a vibration in a vibration range of 1Hz - 10Hz provided, for which purpose the control unit supplies the sixth actuator corresponding control signals.
- the hinges may be identical or designed differently and are selected according to the movements to be performed by the actuators.
- the first hinges connected to the blade holder are, for example, ball joints, hinge joints, fork joints, angle joints or two joint functions thereof combinations thereof.
- the second hinges, which are connected to the framework are preferably ball joints, hinge joints, yokes, angle joints or two joint functions combinations of these joints.
- the actuators can be driven electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically, combinations of which are possible.
- Piston rods can be extended particularly precisely by electrically operated actuators.
- the piston rod is coupled to a spindle, which is rotated by a stepping motor by a number of rotations corresponding to the required stroke.
- the blade holder preferably has two side plates interconnected by at least one transverse strut, to which preferably the first hinges are attached.
- the energy converters are preferably mounted in pairs by means of mounting devices.
- the coupling elements which connect the energy converter with the blade, are preferably designed arcuate and connected on the front or back of the blade with the blade back, preferably welded.
- a one-piece blade is provided, which is connected at regular intervals with a plurality of coupling elements, so that ultrasonic energy can be uniformly coupled into the blade and acts with equal intensity along the cutting edge or the cutting edges on this.
- the blade can perform almost any movement within the working volume and the device according to the invention can be used universally, this has relatively small dimensions. As a result, this device can be easily integrated into a production plant.
- the inventive device can also be advantageously integrated into an existing production plant, which has anchor points on which the second pivot joints can be mounted.
- existing production systems can therefore be equipped particularly advantageous with additional functions for processing a process material.
- Fig. 1 shows a device 1 according to the invention, which serves to process one or more process items, which are fed to the apparatus 1, for example, at different levels and from different directions.
- the device 1 comprises at least one blade 11 which can be acted upon by ultrasound energy and which is held by a blade holder 2.
- the blade holder 2 is coupled in this embodiment articulated with seven actuators 41, ..., 47, which are also hingedly connected to a framework 2 and held by this.
- the actuators 41, ..., 47 are preferably linear drives with a piston rod, which are driven by an electric motor and can be extended and retracted stepwise.
- the blade 11 can therefore perform almost any movements within a working volume in order to process the process material, in particular to cut or to atomize.
- the movements that are programmable and controlled by a control unit 7, are dependent on the number of actuators used, the control is coordinated accordingly.
- the control unit 7, which is held by a pivoting arm, preferably has a screen or touchscreen, can be entered via the commands to select preprogrammed movements or set new movements of the blade 11.
- the programming of the device can be done in several ways.
- the blade 11 can be guided along a desired cutting surface, the course of movement of the piston rods being measured and registered.
- cam surfaces can be defined in a geometric space, after which the positions of the first ball joints are determined and the course of the distances between the mutually corresponding first and second ball joints are determined.
- the actuators 41, ..., 47, in particular the seventh actuator 47, which can move the blade axially, can also perform oscillating movements.
- the device 1 is a relatively long one-piece (see Fig. 2a ) or multipart (see Fig. 3a ) Blade 11 which can be moved within a relatively large working volume, which is determined by the length of the piston rods of the actuators 41, ..., 47.
- a one-piece blade 11 is used.
- the invention allows the construction of the device 1 with spatial dimensions, which are essentially determined by the size of the blade 11.
- the columnar actuators 41, ..., 47 can be arranged parallel to elements of the framework or frame 6 and only slightly increase its dimensions.
- the device 1 further comprises protective covers and a hood 65 which can be pushed back and folded upwards.
- Fig. 2a symbolically shows a drive device 4 consisting of the actuators 41,..., 47 and the blade holder 2 from Fig. 1 with a one-piece blade 11.
- the blade holder 2 comprises two side plates 21A, 21B to which piston rods 411, ..., 471 of the actuators 41, ..., 47 are coupled via first pivots 31, ..., 37.
- the side plates 21A, 21B are interconnected by two transverse struts 22, on which eight energy converters 13 are mounted in pairs by means of four mounting devices 23.
- the energy converters 13 are connected via coupling elements 12 with the one-piece blade 11.
- the coupling elements 12 each have a semicircular arc which is perpendicular to the blade back of the blade 11 and is welded thereto.
- the coupling elements 12 are arranged in a uniform grid, which ensures that the output of an ultrasonic generator to the energy converter 13 ultrasonic energy is uniformly coupled into the blade 11.
- the blade 11 is thus held by eight coupling elements 12, via which the ultrasonic energy is simultaneously fed.
- the actuators 41,..., 47 have been symbolically combined in a block or the drive device 4. Shown are only the piston rods 411, ..., 471 of the actuators 41, ..., 47, which are coupled via the first pivot joints 31, ..., 37 to the side plates 21A, 21B of the blade holder 2.
- the first hinges 31, ..., 37 are preferably ball joints, for which reason the piston rods 411, ..., 471 are rotatable within an opening angle. At maximum deflection and rotation of the piston rods 411, ..., 471 to the associated opening angle, the piston rods 411, ..., 471 extend along the lateral surface of a cone.
- the opening angle can be chosen very large and sectorally even exceed 180 °.
- Some of the piston rods 411, ..., 471 can at certain movements of the blade 11 through different sized angle ranges.
- Fig. 2a also shows that individual ones of the first joints 31 and 33 or 32 and 34 can also be arranged directly next to each other, so that the associated actuators 41, 43 and 42, 44 are coupled to the blade holder 2 at virtually identical points.
- Fig. 2a the basic movements, the displacements V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 and the rotations D1, D2, D3 are shown, which the blade 11 can perform individually or in combination.
- V1 V2
- V1 ⁇ V2 unequal
- a fifth actuator 45 is preferably provided which is aligned parallel to the first and second actuators 41, 42 and eccentrically aligned with the blade holder via a corresponding one of the first pivots 35 2 is connected. If the fifth actuator 45 is controlled identically to the first and second actuators 41, 42, a parallel displacement of the blade 11 takes place forward or backward. If the fifth actuator 45 is actuated differently, a rotation D3 takes place about an axis which is defined by the coupling points of the first two actuators 41, 42. By the rotation D3 of the blade 11, a cut can be performed. Alternatively, the blade 11 can be horizontally aligned and held stable, so that a powdered process material can be placed thereon, which is then atomized under the action of ultrasonic energy.
- V5 By operating the sixth piston rod 461, which is aligned almost parallel to the blade 11, a lateral displacement of the blade 11, for example along its longitudinal axis can be completed (V5).
- This allows a vertical cut to be made in combination with a horizontal cut, so that even the most difficult process material can be precisely cut.
- the vertical movement can also be superimposed by a laterally extending oscillation, which facilitates the cutting process.
- Fig. 2b shows the blade holder 2 with the two side plates 21A, 21B and the two transverse struts 22 and the four associated mounting devices 23 of Fig. 2a . by means of which the energy converters 12 and the associated blade 11 are held, from the back.
- Fig. 3a shows the blade holder 2 of Fig. 2a , which is connected via the first pivot joints 31, ..., 37 with the actuators 41, ..., 47, which are held by second pivot joints 51, ..., 57.
- the blade holder 2 holds a multi-piece blade 11 or four trapezoidal individual blades 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D which are aligned in a plane axially to each other and form a common blade plane and a common blade cutting edge.
- eight, for example, triangular single blades can be used, which are each connected to a coupling element 12.
- the second pivots 51, ..., 57 which in this embodiment have a rotary part and a hinge part and thus combine the function of a hinge and a hinge joint, also allow the actuators 41, ..., 47 to move within an opening angle , which is selected as needed.
- the actuators 41, ..., 47 are therefore on both sides by hinges 31, ..., 37 and 51, ..., 57 held.
- the orientation of the actuators 41, ..., 47 is dependent on the deflection of each one of the actuators 41, ..., 47 and the blade 11 is held practically flying, wherein by means of the blade 11 within the working volume actually a wing beat are performed repetitive can.
- Fig. 3b shows the blade holder 2 with only six actuators 41, ..., 46 and the associated second pivot joints 51, ..., 56 of Fig. 3a from the rear side as well as a detailed representation of the second rotary joint 54 connected to the fourth actuator 44.
- This second rotary joint 54 has a hinge joint 541 which rotatably holds the associated fourth actuator 44 in a first plane.
- the hinge joint 541 is rotatably supported by a hinge shaft 542 and a pivot bearing 543 in a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane.
- the fourth actuator 44 is therefore rotatably supported within an opening angle.
- this combined rotary joint or double joint 55 corresponds to a ball joint.
- the seventh actuator 47 was in the embodiment of Fig. 3b omitted, which is why only the fifth actuator 45 acts eccentrically on the second side plate 21B of the blade holder 2. The action is thus not symmetrical, which in turn leads to no undesirable deformations or twists of the blade holder. It should be noted that the process material can be divided practically without resistance from the ultrasound energy applied blade 11. Only in preferred embodiments, therefore, the seventh actuator 47 is provided, by means of which the symmetrical force can be realized, if desired.
- Fig. 4 shows the inventive device 1 of Fig. 1 with the frame 6 and the blade holder 2 and the mounted actuators 41, ..., 47 of Fig. 1
- the frame 6 is constructed in the manner of a table with legs 61 and transverse struts 62, to which the actuators 41, ..., 47 are attached.
- the framework 6 can have a variety of configurations and primarily fulfills the function of stably holding the actuators 41,..., 47. If a stable conveying device is provided for a process material or for a plurality of process goods, the second pivot joints can also be connected to this conveying device , In this way succeeds it to integrate the inventive device 1 with a small space requirement in a production line.
- Fig. 5 shows the in Fig. 4 designated part D of the inventive device 1 with the four actuators 42, 44, 45 and 46, which are connected via the corresponding first pivot joints or ball joints 32, 34, 35 and 36 with the second side plate 21 B of the blade holder 2.
- the two first ball joints 32 and 34 are opened, for which reason the joint balls 321, 341 and the joint pans 322, 342 connectable to the piston rods 421, 441 are shown separated from one another.
- the second side plate 21B is therefore almost arbitrarily rotatable and displaceable in space.
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Abstract
Die Vorrichtung (1), die dem Bearbeiten, insbesondere dem Schneiden und Zerstäuben wenigstens eines Prozessguts, insbesondere eines Nahrungsmittels (8), dient, umfasst wenigstens eine Klinge (11), die über wenigstens ein Kopplungselement (12) und einen Energiewandler (13) mit einer Ultraschallquelle verbindbar und an einer Klingenhalterung (2) befestigt ist, die mit einer von einem Gerüst (6) gehaltenen Antriebsvorrichtung (4) verbunden ist. Erfindungsgemäss umfasst die Antriebsvorrichtung (4) mehrere Aktuatoren (41, ..., 46), die einerseits je über ein erstes Drehgelenk (31; ...; 37) mit der Klingenhalterung (2) und die andererseits je über ein zweites Drehgelenk (51; ...; 57) derart mit dem Gerüst verbunden sind, dass die Klingenhalterung (2) allein von den Aktuatoren (41, ..., 46) gehalten und innerhalb eines Arbeitsvolumens verschiebbar und gegebenenfalls drehbar ist.The device (1), which is used for processing, in particular cutting and atomizing at least one process material, in particular a foodstuff (8), comprises at least one blade (11) which is connected via at least one coupling element (12) and an energy converter (13). connectable to an ultrasonic source and fixed to a blade holder (2) connected to a drive device (4) held by a framework (6). According to the invention, the drive device (4) comprises a plurality of actuators (41,..., 46) which each have a first rotary joint (31; ...; 37) with the blade holder (2) and which on the other hand each have a second rotary joint (FIG. 51; ...; 57) are connected to the framework in such a way that the blade holder (2) is held solely by the actuators (41, ..., 46) and is displaceable and optionally rotatable within a working volume.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung mit einer Klinge zur Bearbeitung eines festen oder pulverförmigen Prozessguts, wie Fleisch, Käse, Gemüse, Brot, Teigwaren oder Gewürze.The invention relates to a device with a blade for processing a solid or pulverulent process material, such as meat, cheese, vegetables, bread, pasta or spices.
In zahlreichen industriellen Anwendungen, insbesondere in der Nahrungsmittelindustrie, sind Produkte mit vorgesehenen Abmessungen bereitzustellen. Oft werden Nahrungsmittel, wie Brot, Wurstwaren oder Käse in Tranchen aufgeteilt und verpackt. Dazu werden Schneidevorrichtungen, z.B. Vorrichtungen mit rotierenden runden Schneidscheiben vorgesehen, welche mit hohen Taktfrequenzen gegen die Produkte geführt werden, um die erforderlichen Schnitte auszuführen. Derartige Vorrichtungen sind aufwendig in der Herstellung, im Betrieb und in der Wartung. Durch die Rotation der Schneidscheiben, die regelmässig neu geschliffen werden müssen, erfolgt eine massive Einwirkung auf das Prozessgut, so dass Partikel herauslöst und weggeschleudert werden, wodurch eine Verschmutzung der Vorrichtung resultiert.In many industrial applications, especially in the food industry, products of the intended dimensions must be provided. Often, foods such as bread, sausages or cheese are split into slices and packaged. For this purpose, cutting devices, e.g. Provided devices with rotating round cutting discs, which are performed at high clock rates against the products to perform the necessary cuts. Such devices are expensive to manufacture, in operation and in maintenance. Due to the rotation of the cutting discs, which have to be reground regularly, a massive effect on the process material takes place, so that particles are released and thrown away, resulting in contamination of the device.
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Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine verbesserte Vorrichtung mit einer Klinge zur Bearbeitung wenigstens eines Prozessguts, insbesondere für den Bereich der Nahrungsmittelindustrie oder der pharmazeutischen Industrie, zu schaffen.The present invention is therefore based on the object to provide an improved device with a blade for processing at least one process material, in particular for the field of the food industry or the pharmaceutical industry.
Insbesondere ist eine vielfältig einsetzbare Vorrichtung mit einer Klinge zu schaffen, mit der ein Prozessgut vorteilhaft geschnitten und/oder zerstäubt werden kann.In particular, a device which can be used in many ways is to be provided with a blade, with which a process material can advantageously be cut and / or atomized.
Mittels der Vorrichtung sollen Vorgänge zur Bearbeitung, insbesondere zum Schneiden und/oder Zerstäuben eines Prozessguts durchgeführt werden können, die an die Wünsche des Anwenders, an das Prozessgut, sowie an die benachbarten Einrichtungen angepasst werden können. Insbesondere soll die Vorrichtung an Einrichtungen angepasst werden können, die für den Transport des Prozessguts oder verschiedener Prozessgüter hin zur Vorrichtung oder weg von der Vorrichtung vorgesehen sind.By means of the device operations for processing, in particular for cutting and / or atomizing a Process goods can be performed, which can be adapted to the wishes of the user, to the process material, as well as to the neighboring facilities. In particular, the device should be able to be adapted to facilities that are provided for the transport of the process material or various process goods to the device or away from the device.
Wünschenswert wäre es, wenn mittels der Klinge weitere Arbeitsschritte ausgeführt werden könnten, welche es beispielsweise erlauben, das Schnittgut gezielt abzugeben, zu positionieren oder zu beschleunigen.It would be desirable if further work steps could be carried out by means of the blade, which allow, for example, to deliver the clippings in a targeted manner, to position or to accelerate.
Beispielsweise sollen verschiedene Prozessgüter geschnitten oder zerstäubt und gemischt werden können, die auf unterschiedlichen Wegen zur Vorrichtung gelangen.For example, it should be possible to cut or atomize and mix different process materials which arrive at the device in different ways.
Die Vorrichtung soll kompakt aufgebaut sein und nur wenig Raum in Anspruch nehmen, so dass sie in beliebige Produktionsprozesse vorteilhaft integriert werden kann.The device should be compact and take up little space, so that it can be advantageously integrated into any production process.
Mittels der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung sollen komplexe Arbeitsprozesse mit hohen Taktzyklen realisierbar sein.By means of the device according to the invention, complex work processes with high clock cycles should be feasible.
Diese Aufgabe wird mit einer Vorrichtung gelöst, welche die in Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale aufweist. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in weiteren Ansprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved with a device having the features specified in
Die Vorrichtung, die dem Bearbeiten, insbesondere dem Schneiden und Zerstäuben wenigstens eines Prozessguts, insbesondere eines Prozessguts der Nahrungsmittelindustrie oder der pharmazeutischen Industrie, dient, umfasst wenigstens eine Klinge, die über wenigstens ein Kopplungselement und einen Energiewandler mit einer Ultraschallquelle verbindbar und an einer Klingenhalterung befestigt ist, die mit einer von einem Gerüst gehaltenen Antriebsvorrichtung verbunden ist.The device, which is used for processing, in particular cutting and atomizing at least one process material, in particular a process material of the food industry or the pharmaceutical industry, comprises at least one blade which can be connected to an ultrasound source via at least one coupling element and an energy converter and attached to a blade holder connected to a scaffold-held drive device.
Erfindungsgemäss umfasst die Antriebsvorrichtung mehrere Aktuatoren, die einerseits je über ein erstes Drehgelenk mit der Klingenhalterung und die andererseits je über ein zweites Drehgelenk derart mit dem Gerüst verbunden sind, dass die Klingenhalterung allein von den Aktuatoren gehalten und innerhalb eines Arbeitsvolumens verschiebbar und gegebenenfalls drehbar ist. Innerhalb des Arbeitsvolumens kann die Klinge vor und zurück, nach unten und nach oben und vorzugsweise auch zur Seite gefahren werden.According to the invention, the drive device comprises a plurality of actuators, which are each connected via a first pivot to the blade holder and the other via a second pivot such with the framework that the blade holder is held solely by the actuators and displaceable within a working volume and optionally rotatable. Within the working volume, the blade can be moved back and forth, down and up and preferably also to the side.
Die Klingenhalterung ist daher nicht wie üblich mittels Schienen entlang einer einzigen Schnittebene geführt, sondern von den Aktuatoren innerhalb eines Arbeitsvolumens in einer gewählten Ausrichtung entlang wenigstens einer ausgewählten geraden oder gekrümmten Schnittfläche verschiebbar oder positionierbar.The blade holder is therefore not routed, as usual, by means of rails along a single cutting plane, but is displaceable or positionable by the actuators within a working volume in a selected orientation along at least one selected straight or curved cutting surface.
Durch entsprechende Ansteuerung der Aktuatoren gelingt es somit, die Klinge innerhalb des Arbeitsvolumens beliebig zu führen, auszurichten und zu positionieren. Dabei kann die Klinge zwischen zwei und mehreren Schnittflächen hin und her geführt werden, um Schnitte an verschiedenen Prozessgütern durchzuführen, wobei das resultierende Schnittgut der verschiedenen Prozessgüter auch gemischt werden kann. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die Klinge waagerecht ausgerichtet und mit einem pulverförmigen weiteren Prozessgut beaufschlagt werden, welches in der Folge gleichmässig zerstäubt werden kann, beispielsweise um die Mischung des Schnittguts zu würzen. Mittels der Vorrichtung kann somit aus verschiedenen Prozessgütern ein fertiges Menü zusammengestellt werden. Beispielsweise können unterschiedliche Sorten von Trockenfleisch geschnitten und gemischt und gewürzt werden. Dabei kann eine erste Sorte Trockenfleisch geschnitten, mit einer ersten Sorte eines Gewürzpulvers gleichmässig bestäubt und in der Folge mit Schnittgut einer zweiten Sorte von Trockenfleisch überdeckt werden.By appropriate control of the actuators, it is thus possible to arbitrarily guide, align and position the blade within the working volume. In this case, the blade can be guided back and forth between two or more cut surfaces in order to perform cuts on different process items, wherein the resulting cut material of the different process items can also be mixed. Alternatively or additionally, the blade can be aligned horizontally and charged with a powdery further process material, which can be atomized uniformly in the sequence, for example, to flavor the mixture of the clippings. By means of the device can thus be assembled from various process goods a finished menu. For example, different varieties of Cut dry meat and mix and season. In this case, a first kind of dried meat cut, evenly pollinated with a first variety of a spice powder and covered in the sequence with clippings of a second variety of dried meat.
Die Schnittfläche kann auch wellenförmig verlaufen, so dass wellenförmiges Schnittgut erzeugt wird, welches ästhetisch vorteilhaft aussieht, leichter erfasst werden kann und mit geringer Dichte ein grösseres Volumen einnimmt.The cut surface may also be wavy, so that wavy cut material is produced, which looks aesthetically advantageous, can be detected more easily and occupies a larger volume with low density.
Aufgrund der Beweglichkeit der Klinge kann das Prozessgut nicht nur geschnitten, sondern auch verschoben werden. Beispielsweise wird Prozessgut über einer Platte geschnitten und gemischt. Anschliessend kann die Klinge zur Platte hinuntergefahren und zusammen mit dem Schnittgut bzw. Mischgut entlang dieser zu einem Behälter verschoben. Mit der Klinge kann ein Produkt auch erfasst und vorgeschoben werden, bevor es bearbeitet wird. Die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung kann das Prozessgut daher nicht nur in einem zentralen Prozess bearbeiten, sondern auch in einem Vorprozess und in einem Nachprozess behandeln oder beeinflussen.Due to the agility of the blade, the process material can not only be cut, but also moved. For example, process material is cut over a plate and mixed. Subsequently, the blade can be moved down to the plate and moved along with the clippings or mix along this to a container. The blade can also be used to grasp and feed a product before it is processed. The device according to the invention can therefore process the process material not only in a central process, but also treat or influence it in a pre-process and in a post-process.
Beispielsweise können Kuchen oder Brote auf gewünschte Abmessungen zugeschnitten und in der Folge mit Schnitten bzw. Schlitzen versehen werden, in die beispielsweise ein pulverförmiges Prozessgut eingestäubt wird.For example, cakes or loaves can be cut to desired dimensions and subsequently provided with cuts or slots into which, for example, a pulverulent process product is dusted.
Durch entsprechende Wahl der Aktuatoren kann die Grösse des Arbeitsvolumens festgelegt werden. Vorzugsweise sind zylinderförmige Aktuatoren bzw. Linearantriebe vorgesehen, die eine axial verschiebbare Kolbenstange aufweisen. Durch die Wahl der Aktuatoren, insbesondere der Länge und der Ausrichtung der Kolbenstangen, können die ausführbaren Bewegungen und Drehungen der Klinge festgelegt werden. Beispielsweise kann vorgesehen werden, dass die Klinge in zwei oder drei Richtungen vor und zurück verschoben und um wenigstens eine Achse, vorzugsweise die Achse der Klinge, gedreht werden kann. Dabei kann eine Klinge vorgesehen werden, die auf beiden Seiten eine Schneidekante aufweist und die daher in beiden Bewegungsrichtungen einen Schnitt an einem ersten oder zweiten Prozessgut ausführen kann. Die Wahl einer Klinge mit zwei Schneiden verdoppelt die Arbeitsmöglichkeiten nicht nur in einer Ebene sondern innerhalb des gesamten Arbeitsvolumens.By appropriate choice of actuators, the size of the work volume can be determined. Preferably, cylindrical actuators or linear drives are provided, which have an axially displaceable piston rod. By choosing the actuators, in particular the length and the orientation of the piston rods, the executable movements and rotations of the blade can be determined. For example, it can be provided that the blade can be moved back and forth in two or three directions and rotated about at least one axis, preferably the axis of the blade. In this case, a blade can be provided which has a cutting edge on both sides and which can therefore perform a cut on a first or second process material in both directions of movement. The choice of a blade with two blades doubles the work possibilities not only in one level but within the entire working volume.
Die Steuerung der Aktuatoren erfolgt mittels eines in einer Steuereinheit vorgesehenen Steuerprogramms. Vorzugsweise sind alle Aktuatoren individuell steuerbar. In Abhängigkeit der auszuführenden Bewegungen können mehrere Aktuatoren auch identisch angesteuert werden. Sofern die Klinge lediglich parallel verschoben und in gleicher Ausrichtung gehalten werden soll, so werden die Aktuatoren, die parallel zur Verschieberichtung ausgerichtet sind, identisch angesteuert. Durch eine ungleiche Ansteuerung der Aktuatoren kann die Klinge um deren Längsachse oder um weitere Achsen gekippt oder gedreht werden.The actuators are controlled by means of a control program provided in a control unit. Preferably, all actuators are individually controllable. Depending on the movements to be performed, several actuators can also be controlled identically. If the blade is merely to be moved in parallel and held in the same orientation, then the actuators, which are aligned parallel to the direction of displacement, are driven identically. By unequal control of the actuators, the blade can be tilted or rotated about its longitudinal axis or about other axes.
In einer vorzugsweisen Ausgestaltung sind ein erster und ein dritter Aktuator, die einen Winkel von vorzugsweise 90° einschliessen, je über ein korrespondierendes der ersten Drehgelenke mit der ersten Seite der Klingenhalterung verbunden. Weiter sind ein zweiter und ein vierter Aktuator, die einen Winkel von vorzugsweise 90° einschliessen, je über ein korrespondierendes der ersten Drehgelenke mit der zweiten Seite der Klingenhalterung verbunden. Beispielsweise sind die Aktuatoren an Seitenplatten an beiden enden der Klingenhalterung angekoppelt. Durch Betätigung der Aktuatoren können die Seitenplatten, denen je ein Ende der Klinge zugewandt ist, je parallel zueinander oder unabhängig voneinander in einer Ebene verschoben werden. Sofern die Seitenplatten parallel zueinander verschoben werden, wird die Klinge immer waagerecht gehalten. Durch unterschiedliche Ansteuerung der Aktuatoren kann ein die geometrische Form eines Doppelkegels (Diabolo) beschrieben werden, wobei die beiden Kegel unterschiedliche Grössen aufweisen und geneigt sein können. Die Klinge kann daher entlang der Förderrichtung des Prozessguts oder entlang den Förderrichtungen der Prozessgüter vor und zurück sowie senkrecht dazu verschoben und vorzugsweise um wenigstens eine senkrecht zur Längsachse der Klinge verlaufende Achse gedreht werden. Die Klinge kann daher in verschiedene Arbeitspositionen verschoben werden und in jeder dieser Arbeitspositionen eine vertikale Bewegung bzw. einen Schnitt durch ein Prozessgut ausführen.In a preferred embodiment, a first and a third actuator, which enclose an angle of preferably 90 °, each connected via a corresponding one of the first pivot joints with the first side of the blade holder. Further, a second and a fourth actuator, which enclose an angle of preferably 90 °, each connected via a corresponding one of the first pivot joints with the second side of the blade holder. For example, the actuators are coupled to side plates at both ends of the blade holder. By actuating the actuators, the side plates, each having one end of the blade facing, are each moved parallel to each other or independently in a plane. If the side plates are moved parallel to each other, the blade is always held horizontally. By different actuation of the actuators, the geometric shape of a double cone (diabolo) can be described, wherein the two cones have different sizes and can be inclined. The blade can therefore be moved along the conveying direction of the process material or along the conveying directions of the process goods back and forth and perpendicular thereto and preferably rotated about at least one axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the blade. The blade can therefore be moved to different working positions and execute a vertical movement or a section through a process material in each of these working positions.
In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist ein fünfter Aktuator vorgesehen, der schräg oder senkrecht zur Längsachse der Klinge und vorzugsweise parallel zum ersten und zweiten Aktuator ausgerichtet und über ein korrespondierendes der ersten Drehgelenke mit der Klingenhalterung verbunden ist, so dass die Klinge um deren Längsachse drehbar oder in einer gewählten Drehlage stabilisierbar ist. Bei einer gleichmässigen Betätigung der ersten drei Aktuatoren wird die Klinge daher vor oder zurück geschoben, ohne dass eine Drehung erfolgt. Sofern der dritte Aktuator stärker oder weniger stark beschleunigt wird, erfolgt die Drehung der Klinge um die Längsachse, wodurch Prozessgut geschnitten oder geschnittenes Prozessgut auf einer Ablage verschoben werden kann. Weiterhin kann die Klinge horizontal ausgerichtet werden, so dass darauf pulverförmiges Prozessgut abgelegt und durch Vibrationen und Ultraschalleinwirkung auf die Klinge gefördert und zerstäubt werden kann.In a further preferred embodiment, a fifth actuator is provided, which is aligned obliquely or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the blade and preferably parallel to the first and second actuator and connected via a corresponding one of the first hinges with the blade holder, so that the blade rotatable about its longitudinal axis or can be stabilized in a selected rotational position. With a uniform actuation of the first three actuators, therefore, the blade is pushed back or forth without any rotation. If the third actuator is accelerated more or less strongly, the rotation of the blade takes place about the longitudinal axis, whereby process material can be cut or cut process material can be moved on a shelf. Furthermore, the blade can be aligned horizontally, so that it can be deposited powdered process material and promoted by vibration and ultrasonic action on the blade and atomized.
In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist ein sechster Aktuator vorgesehen, der mit einer Vektorkomponente parallel zur Klinge ausgerichtet ist und über ein korrespondierendes der ersten Drehgelenke mit der Klingenhalterung verbunden ist, so dass die Klinge entlang ihrer Längsachse verschiebbar ist. Mittels des sechsten Aktuator kann bei der Verschiebung der Klinge nach unten gleichzeitig eine seitliche Schneidebewegung durchgeführt werden, um das Prozessgut noch leichter aufzuteilen und jegliche Komprimierung desselben zu vermeiden. Durch den sechsten Aktuator kann der Vertikalbewegung der Klinge auch eine laterale Bewegung beispielsweise in Form einer Sinusschwingung überlagert werden. Beispielsweise wird eine Schwingung in einem Schwingungsbereich von 1Hz - 10Hz vorgesehen, wozu die Steuereinheit dem sechsten Aktuator entsprechende Steuersignale zuführt.In a particularly preferred embodiment, a sixth actuator is provided, which is aligned with a vector component parallel to the blade and is connected via a corresponding one of the first pivot joints with the blade holder, so that the blade is displaceable along its longitudinal axis. By means of the sixth actuator can be carried out at the same time during the displacement of the blade down a lateral cutting movement to divide the process material even easier and to avoid any compression of the same. By virtue of the sixth actuator, the vertical movement of the blade can also be superimposed on a lateral movement, for example in the form of a sinusoidal oscillation. For example, a vibration in a vibration range of 1Hz - 10Hz provided, for which purpose the control unit supplies the sixth actuator corresponding control signals.
Die Drehgelenke können identisch oder auch unterschiedlich ausgestaltet sein und werden entsprechend den Bewegungen gewählt, die von den Aktuatoren ausgeführt werden sollen. Die ersten Drehgelenke, die mit der Klingenhalterung verbunden sind, sind beispielsweise Kugelgelenke, Scharniergelenke, Gabelgelenke, Winkelgelenke oder zwei Gelenkfunktionen aufweisende Kombinationen davon. Die zweiten Drehgelenke, die mit dem Gerüst verbunden sind, sind vorzugsweise Kugelgelenke, Scharniergelenke, Gabelgelenke, Winkelgelenke oder zwei Gelenkfunktionen aufweisende Kombinationen dieser Gelenke.The hinges may be identical or designed differently and are selected according to the movements to be performed by the actuators. The first hinges connected to the blade holder are, for example, ball joints, hinge joints, fork joints, angle joints or two joint functions thereof combinations thereof. The second hinges, which are connected to the framework, are preferably ball joints, hinge joints, yokes, angle joints or two joint functions combinations of these joints.
Die Aktuatoren können elektrisch, hydraulisch oder pneumatisch angetrieben werden, wobei Kombinationen davon möglich sind. Besonders präzise können Kolbenstangen von elektrisch betriebenen Aktuatoren ausgefahren werden. Beispielsweise ist die Kolbenstange mit einer Spindel gekoppelt, die mittels eines Schrittmotors um eine Anzahl Drehungen gedreht wird, die dem erforderlichen Hub entspricht.The actuators can be driven electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically, combinations of which are possible. Piston rods can be extended particularly precisely by electrically operated actuators. For example, the piston rod is coupled to a spindle, which is rotated by a stepping motor by a number of rotations corresponding to the required stroke.
Die Klingenhalterung weist vorzugsweise zwei durch wenigstens eine Querstrebe miteinander verbundene Seitenplatten auf, an denen vorzugsweise die ersten Drehgelenke befestigt sind. An der Querstrebe sind die Energiewandler vorzugsweise paarweise mittels Montagevorrichtungen montiert sind.The blade holder preferably has two side plates interconnected by at least one transverse strut, to which preferably the first hinges are attached. At the crossbar, the energy converters are preferably mounted in pairs by means of mounting devices.
Die Kopplungselemente, welche die Energiewandler mit der Klinge verbinden, sind vorzugsweise bogenförmig ausgestaltet und auf der Frontseite oder Rückseite der Klinge mit dem Klingenrücken verbunden, vorzugsweise verschweisst.The coupling elements, which connect the energy converter with the blade, are preferably designed arcuate and connected on the front or back of the blade with the blade back, preferably welded.
Vorzugsweise ist eine einstückige Klinge vorgesehen, die in gleichmässigen Abständen mit mehreren Kopplungselementen verbunden ist, so dass Ultraschallenergie gleichmässig in die Klinge eingekoppelt werden kann und mit gleicher Intensität entlang der Schneide oder den Schneiden auf diese einwirkt.Preferably, a one-piece blade is provided, which is connected at regular intervals with a plurality of coupling elements, so that ultrasonic energy can be uniformly coupled into the blade and acts with equal intensity along the cutting edge or the cutting edges on this.
Obwohl die Klinge innerhalb des Arbeitsvolumens nahezu beliebige Bewegungen ausführen kann und die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung universell eingesetzt werden kann, weist diese relativ geringe Abmessungen auf. Dadurch kann diese Vorrichtung einfach in eine Produktionsanlage integriert werden.Although the blade can perform almost any movement within the working volume and the device according to the invention can be used universally, this has relatively small dimensions. As a result, this device can be easily integrated into a production plant.
Die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung kann auch vorteilhaft in eine bestehende Produktionsanlage integriert werden, welche Ankerpunkte aufweist, an denen die zweiten Drehgelenke montiert werden können. Auf diese Weise können bestehende Produktionsanlagen daher besonders vorteilhaft mit weiteren Funktionen zur Bearbeitung eines Prozessguts ausgerüstet werden.The inventive device can also be advantageously integrated into an existing production plant, which has anchor points on which the second pivot joints can be mounted. In this way, existing production systems can therefore be equipped particularly advantageous with additional functions for processing a process material.
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- eine erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung 1, die der Bearbeitung wenigstens eines Prozessguts dient und die dazu wenigstens eine
Klinge 11 aufweist, die von einerKlingenhalterung 2 gehalten ist, an die sieben gelenkig mit einem Gerüst 6verbundene Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47 angekoppelt sind, mittels denen dieKlinge 11 innerhalb eines Arbeitsvolumens nahezu beliebige Bewegungen ausführen kann, um das Prozessgut zu bearbeiten, insbesondere zu schneiden oder zu zerstäuben; - Fig. 2a
- eine symbolisch gezeigte Antriebsvorrichtung 4 sowie die
Klingenhalterung 2 vonFig. 1 , die 21A, 21B aufweist, anzwei Seitenplatten die Kolbenstangen 411, ..., 471der Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47 über ersteDrehgelenke 31, ..., 37 angekoppelt sind und die durch Querstreben 22 miteinander verbunden sind, welche acht Energiewandler 13 halten, dieüber Kopplungselemente 12 mit einereinstückigen Klinge 11 verbunden sind; - Fig. 2b
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Klingenhalterung 2 vonFig. 2a von der Rückseite; - Fig. 3a
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11A, 11B, 11C,mit vier Klingen 11D verbundene Klingenhalterung 2 vonFig. 2a , die über dieersten Drehgelenke 31, ..., 37mit den Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47 verbunden ist, welchevon zweiten Drehgelenken 51, ..., 57 gehalten sind; - Fig. 3b
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Klingenhalterung 2 vonFig. 3a von der Rückseite mit nur sechs Aktuatoren 41, ..., 46 sowie eine Detaildarstellung des mit dem vierten Aktuator 44 verbundenen zweiten Drehgelenks 54; - Fig. 4
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Vorrichtung 1 vonFig. 1 mit dem Gerüst 6 sowie der Klingenhalterung 2 undden Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47 vonFig. 1 ; und - Fig. 5
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Fig. 4 bezeichneten Teil D der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung 1 mit den vier mit der rechtenSeitenplatte 21B der Klingenhalterung 2 verbundenen Aktuatoren 42, 44, 45und 46.
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device 1 according to the invention, which serves to process at least one process product and which has at least oneblade 11 held by ablade holder 2, to which sevenactuators 41, ..., 47 pivotably connected to a framework 6 are coupled by means of where theblade 11 can perform almost any movements within a working volume to process the process material, in particular to cut or to atomize; - Fig. 2a
- a symbolically shown drive device 4 and the
blade holder 2 ofFig. 1 , which has two 21A, 21B, to whichside plates piston rods 411, ..., 471 of theactuators 41, ..., 47 are coupled via first pivot joints 31, ..., 37 and which are interconnected bytransverse struts 22, which hold eightenergy converters 13, which are connected viacoupling elements 12 with a one-piece blade 11; - Fig. 2b
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blade holder 2 ofFig. 2a from the back; - Fig. 3a
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blade holder 2 of FIG. 4 connected to four 11A, 11B, 11C, 11Dblades Fig. 2a which is connected via the first hinges 31, ..., 37 with theactuators 41, ..., 47, which are held by second pivot joints 51, ..., 57; - Fig. 3b
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blade holder 2 ofFig. 3a from the rear side with only sixactuators 41,..., 46 as well as a detailed representation of the second rotary joint 54 connected to thefourth actuator 44; - Fig. 4
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inventive device 1 ofFig. 1 with the frame 6 and theblade holder 2 and theactuators 41, ..., 47 ofFig. 1 ; and - Fig. 5
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Fig. 4 designated part D of theinventive device 1 with the four connected to theright side plate 21B of theblade holder 2 42, 44, 45 and 46thactuators
Die Programmierung der Vorrichtung kann auf verschiedene Arten erfolgen. Beispielsweise kann die Klinge 11 entlang einer gewünschten Schnittfläche geführt werden, wobei die Bewegungsverläufe der Kolbenstangen gemessen und registriert werden. Weiterhin können Kurvenflächen in einem geometrischen Raum definiert werden, wonach die Positionen der ersten Kugelgelenke ermittelt und der Verlauf der Abstände zwischen den zueinander korrespondierenden ersten und zweiten Kugelgelenke ermittelt werden. Die Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47, insbesondere der siebte Aktuator 47, welcher die Klinge axial verschieben kann, kann auch oszillierende Bewegungen ausführen.The programming of the device can be done in several ways. For example, the
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Die Vorrichtung 1 umfasst ferner Schutzabdeckungen und eine Haube 65, die zurückgeschoben und nach oben geklappt werden kann.The
Um die Klinge 11 und die Klingenhalterung 2 besser darstellen zu können, wurden die Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47 symbolisch in einem Block bzw. der Antriebsvorrichtung 4 zusammen gefasst. Gezeigt sind lediglich die Kolbenstangen 411, ..., 471 der Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47, die über die ersten Drehgelenke 31, ..., 37 an die Seitenplatten 21A, 21B der Klingenhalterung 2 angekoppelt sind. Die ersten Drehgelenke 31, ..., 37 sind vorzugsweise Kugelgelenke, weshalb die Kolbenstangen 411, ..., 471 innerhalb eines Öffnungswinkels drehbar sind. Bei maximaler Auslenkung und Drehung der Kolbenstangen 411, ..., 471 um den zugehörigen Öffnungswinkel verlaufen die Kolbenstangen 411, ..., 471 entlang der Mantelfläche eines Kegels. Der Öffnungswinkel kann dabei sehr gross gewählt werden und sektoriell 180° sogar übersteigen. Einzelne der Kolbenstangen 411, ..., 471 können bei bestimmten Bewegungen der Klinge 11 unterschiedlich grosse Winkelbereiche durchlaufen. Für einzelne der Drehgelenke 31, ..., 37 können zudem unterschiedlich grosse Öffnungswinkel vorgesehen werden. Wesentlich ist, dass die Klinge 11 innerhalb des gewünschten Arbeitsvolumens bewegt und auch im erforderlichen Masse gedreht werden kann.
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Mittels der ersten und der zweiten Kolbenstange 411, 421, die parallel zueinander horizontal ausgerichtet und je auf einer Seite der Klingenhalterung 2 angekoppelt sind, können die linke Seite und die rechte Seite der Klinge 11 unabhängig voneinander oder in Kombination gleich (V1 = V2) oder ungleich (V1 ≠ V2), gegebenenfalls gegensinnig, vor und zurück verschoben werden. Durch eine unterschiedliche Bewegung der Kolbenstangen 411, 421 resultiert ferner die Drehbewegung D1.By means of the first and the
Mittels der dritten und der vierten Kolbenstange 431, 441, die parallel zueinander vertikal ausgerichtet und je auf einer Seite der Klingenhalterung 2 (an denselben Stellen wie die erste und die zweite Kolbenstange 411, 421) angekoppelt sind, können die linke Seite und die rechte Seite der Klinge 11 unabhängig voneinander oder in Kombination gleich (V3 = V4) oder ungleich (V3 ≠ V4), gegebenenfalls gegensinnig, nach unten und nach oben verschoben werden, wodurch die Drehbewegung D2 resultiert.By means of the third and the
Damit die Klinge 11 bei der Betätigung der ersten beiden Aktuatoren 41, 42 nicht gedreht wird, ist vorzugsweise ein fünfter Aktuator 45 vorgesehen, der parallel zum ersten und zum zweiten Aktuator 41, 42 ausgerichtet und über ein korrespondierendes der ersten Drehgelenke 35 exzentrisch mit der Klingenhalterung 2 verbunden ist. Sofern der fünfte Aktuator 45 identisch angesteuert wird wie der erste und der zweite Aktuator 41, 42, so erfolgt eine Parallelverschiebung der Klinge 11 nach vorn oder zurück. Sofern der fünfte Aktuator 45 unterschiedlich angesteuert wird erfolgt eine Drehung D3 um eine Achse, die durch die Ankopplungspunkte der ersten beiden Aktuatoren 41, 42 definiert ist. Durch die Drehung D3 der Klinge 11 kann ein Schnitt ausgeführt werden. Alternativ kann die Klinge 11 waagerecht ausgerichtet und stabil gehalten werden, so dass ein pulverförmiges Prozessgut darauf aufgesetzt werden kann, welches anschliessend unter Einwirkung von Ultraschallenergie zerstäubt wird.So that the
Durch Betätigung der sechsten Kolbenstange 461, die nahezu parallel zur Klinge 11 ausgerichtet ist, kann eine seitliche Verschiebung der Klinge 11 beispielsweise entlang deren Längsachse vollzogen werden (V5). Dadurch kann ein vertikaler Schnitt in Kombination mit einem horizontalen Schnitt durchgeführt werden, wodurch auch schwierigstes Prozessgut präzise geschnitten werden kann. Der vertikalen Bewegung kann auch eine lateral verlaufende Schwingung überlagert werden, welche den Schneidevorgang erleichtert.By operating the
Die Klingenhalterung 2 hält eine mehrteilige Klinge 11 bzw. vier trapezförmige Einzelklingen 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D die in einer Ebene axial zueinander ausgerichtet sind und die eine gemeinsame Klingenebene und eine gemeinsame Klingenschneide bilden. Alternativ können auch acht beispielsweise dreieckige Einzelklingen verwendet werden, die je mit einem Kopplungselement 12 verbunden sind.The
Die zweiten Drehgelenke 51, ..., 57, die in dieser Ausgestaltung ein Drehteil und ein Scharnierteil aufweisen und somit die Funktion eines Drehgelenks und eines Scharniergelenks kombinieren, erlauben es ebenfalls, die Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47 innerhalb eines Öffnungswinkels zu bewegen, welcher bedarfsweise gewählt wird. Die Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47 sind daher beidseitig durch Drehgelenke 31, ..., 37 bzw. 51, ..., 57 gehalten. Die Ausrichtung der Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47 ist von der Auslenkung jedes einzelnen der Aktuatoren 41, ..., 47 abhängig und die Klinge 11 ist praktisch fliegend gehalten, wobei mittels der Klinge 11 innerhalb des Arbeitsvolumens tatsächlich ein Flügelschlag repetitiv durchgeführt werden kann.The second pivots 51, ..., 57, which in this embodiment have a rotary part and a hinge part and thus combine the function of a hinge and a hinge joint, also allow the
Auf den siebten Aktuator 47 wurde bei der Ausgestaltung von
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