EP3127826B1 - Nozzle for inflating a spout film bag and method for inflating a spout film bag - Google Patents

Nozzle for inflating a spout film bag and method for inflating a spout film bag Download PDF

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EP3127826B1
EP3127826B1 EP15180153.7A EP15180153A EP3127826B1 EP 3127826 B1 EP3127826 B1 EP 3127826B1 EP 15180153 A EP15180153 A EP 15180153A EP 3127826 B1 EP3127826 B1 EP 3127826B1
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Rolf Harth
Frank Lechert
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  • the invention relates to a nozzle for inflating a spout film bag according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for inflating a spout film bag according to claim 4.
  • a nozzle with a substantially circular cylindrical outer shape, which is inserted into the Spout for the inflation of Spout foil bag.
  • the diameter of the cylinder is selected such that the spout is substantially sealed by the introduced nozzle and the spout foil bag can be inflated by introducing rinsing or inflation air.
  • the long cylindrical surface may cause the nozzle to jam when it is inserted into or out of the spout, resulting in damage to the spout can. Such damage may result in this spout no longer being properly capped and e.g. can lead to leaks of the closure.
  • US 2012/0008884 A1 discloses a method for molding flexible bags with an opening.
  • the opening may include a spout.
  • An opening station for separating the upper edges of the bag comprises grippers which grip the bag from the outside.
  • the opening station may also include a bag opening device to fully open the bag.
  • the bag opening device comprises a nozzle which is connected to a gas supply and which can be lowered mechanically into the opened bag. For example, a stream of compressed gas may be directed into the bag to further separate the walls of the bag.
  • a hood may be placed over the bag to maintain the gas pressure in the bag.
  • EP 1 241 096 A1 discloses a device for opening continuously conveyed bags, in which a nozzle is immersed in openings of these bags and gas is introduced from an ejection opening of the nozzle for flowing into the bags.
  • Each nozzle consists of a conically shaped head part and an ejection opening.
  • the head portions of the nozzles are immersed in the openings of the respective bags, and a gas flow is released from the ejection openings.
  • the nozzles reach their lower points on the vertical circular path, and the nozzle headlets close more or less the bag openings so that a pressure is exerted inside the bags, thereby sufficiently widening the bags.
  • the object of the invention is to improve a nozzle for inflating a spout film bag to the effect that alignment errors when introducing the nozzle into a spout or when discharging the nozzle from the Spout are compensated and damage to the spout can be avoided.
  • the invention relates to a nozzle for inflating a spout film bag whose lateral surface is formed such that the nozzle at least partially in the spout of the spout film bag and also at least partially into the interior of the spout film bag can be introduced, wherein the lateral surface of the insertable part of Nozzle is formed bulging.
  • a first parallelepiped of the lateral surface corresponds to the maximum circumference of the nozzle, all other lateral circles of the lateral surface having radii which are smaller than the radius of the first parallelepiped, wherein the lateral surface when the nozzle is introduced into a position in the first Spout, so with the interior shape of the spout cooperates to substantially seal the interior of the spout foil bag, and in the first position, rinsing or inflation air can be introduced through the nozzle into the interior of the spout foil bag without escaping.
  • the decrease of the radii of the first parallel circle, starting from the two ends of the nozzle takes place continuously.
  • the bulge can be formed by a convex arc shape with a rounded course. But it can also be provided that the bulge is formed by a double truncated cone, in which the two truncated cones have the same maximum radius and with the circular surface of the maximum radius' abut; Thus, the bulge then has a square course.
  • a nozzle inserted in the spout of a spout film bag in the first position interacts with the inside shape of the spout such that the interior the Spout foil bag is substantially sealed.
  • the seal is achieved by passing through the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle, i. the lateral surface in the area of the bulge, substantially no space between the lateral surface of the nozzle and the Spout remains. That the seal is essentially along a circle.
  • the first position is thus achieved when the nozzle is introduced into the spout, if the maximum bulging of the lateral surface, that is, e.g. the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle into which Spout is inserted and the first position, i. the sealing position is maintained even if the nozzle in the spout is lowered further, as long as the maximum bulge, e.g. the maximum outer circumference in which Spout is located.
  • a so-called escape position in which the nozzle is introduced deeper into the spout, the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle interacts with the inner shape of the spout in such a way that a spacing is formed by the irrigation fluid introduced into the Spout film bag. or at least partially escape inflation air from the interior of the Spout foil bag.
  • the second position is thus achieved when the maximum bulge of the lateral surface, so e.g. the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle, no longer located in the spout.
  • the lateral surface can be defined by a surface of revolution of a convex arc curve when rotating about the longitudinal axis of the nozzle.
  • the first salient circle may be located substantially at the center of the nozzle.
  • the nozzle is used to inflate a spout foil bag as described above or below, the method comprising the steps of: providing the nozzle; Inserting the nozzle into the spout of a spout film bag and lowering the nozzle in the spout to a first position, a so-called sealing position; after reaching the first position, wherein the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle cooperates with the inner shape of the spout in such a way that the interior of the Spout foil bag is substantially sealed, introducing rinsing or inflation air by means of the nozzle into the interior of the Spout foil bag.
  • the nozzle may be disposed on an inflator, wherein the inflator may include a linkage configured such that the nozzle may be moved up and down parallel to its longitudinal axis in a vertical direction.
  • the nozzle can be introduced by lowering into the spout and lowered in the spout to a first position.
  • the introduction of the rinsing or inflation air into the interior of the spout film bag by means of the nozzle can be effected via a feed, which adjoins the nozzle.
  • the first position is thus achieved when the nozzle is introduced into the spout, if the maximum bulging of the lateral surface, that is, e.g. the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle into which Spout is inserted and the first position, i. the sealing position is maintained even if the nozzle in the spout is lowered further, as long as the maximum bulge, e.g. the maximum outer circumference in which Spout is located.
  • the method may include the steps of: further lowering the nozzle in the spout to a second position, a so-called escape position; After reaching the second position, wherein the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle cooperates with the inner shape of the spout so that a spacing is formed, at least partial escape of introduced into the interior of the Spout foil bag rinsing or inflation air from the interior of the Spout foil bag.
  • the second position is thus achieved when the maximum bulge of the lateral surface, that is, for example, the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle, is no longer in the spout.
  • the spacing is formed by the fact that the nozzle is no longer with her the maximum circumference is located in the spout, but that the maximum circumference is below the spout, that is arranged in the interior of the Spout foil bag.
  • the nozzle can be ejected from the spout, preferably by an upward process of the nozzle.
  • the nozzle may be dispensed from the first position or from the second position.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of a nozzle 1 of the prior art for inflating a Spout foil bag.
  • the nozzle 1 has a substantially circular cylindrical outer shape 2 of height H, which merge at the two ends of the nozzle in each case in a slope 3, 4.
  • the nozzle 1 is movable up and down parallel to its longitudinal axis 7 in a vertical direction 5.
  • the nozzle 1 is introduced by lowering into the spout of the bag, so that the interior of the spout foil bag is substantially sealed by an interaction of the inner shape of the spout and the circular cylindrical outer mold 2 of the nozzle 1.
  • rinsing or inflation air can then be introduced into the interior of the spout film bag via a feed 6.
  • FIG. 2 shows a side view of an embodiment according to the invention of a nozzle 8 for inflating a Spout foil bag.
  • the lateral surface 9 of the nozzle 8 is formed such that the nozzle 8 at least partially in the spout of the Spout foil bag and also at least partially in the spout foil bag can be introduced, wherein the lateral surface 9 of the insertable part of the nozzle 8 is formed bulged.
  • the nozzle 8 of length L is movable up and down parallel to its longitudinal axis 10 in a vertical direction 11. By means of the nozzle 8, flushing or inflation air can then be introduced into the interior of the spout film bag via a feed 12.
  • the lateral surface 9 of the nozzle 8 is bulged such that the nozzle approximately in its center has a maximum outer circumference, which is indicated by the reference number 13.
  • This maximum outer circumference 13 and thus the maximum outer diameter of the nozzle 8 are dimensioned such that the nozzle 8 can be introduced into the spout of a Spout foil bag.
  • the outer circumference and thus the outer diameter of the nozzle 8 decreases continuously starting from the maximum outer circumference 13 in the middle of the nozzle or the corresponding maximum outer diameter.
  • the nozzle 8 has a length L between 2cm and 5cm and the maximum outside diameter of the nozzle is typically 0.2mm to 0.5mm smaller than the inside diameter of the spout into which the nozzle 8 is to be insertable. It is assumed that the inside diameter of the spout is essentially constant over the length of the spout.
  • FIG. 3 shows a plan view of the nozzle 8 from FIG. 2 , Evident is the smaller outer periphery of the upper end 15 of the nozzle 8, which coincides substantially with the outer periphery of the feed 12. At the maximum outer periphery 13 of the nozzle 8, the outer periphery continuously increases.
  • FIG. 4 shows a convex arc curve for defining the lateral surface of the nozzle 8.
  • the plane convex function f (x, 0, z) is defined as an example in the xz plane, the z-axis of the longitudinal axis 10 of the nozzle 8 should correspond.
  • the value x1 corresponds to the maximum outer radius of the nozzle 8
  • the smaller outer radii of the two ends 14, 15 of the nozzle 8 are assumed to be the same size and they are assigned the value x2.
  • By a 360 ° rotation about the z-axis results in a rotation surface, which corresponds to the lateral surface 9 of the nozzle 8.
  • the length L of the nozzle 8 results from the sum of the amounts of z1 and z2.
  • FIG. 5 shows a side view of an arrangement of the nozzle 8 on an embodiment of an inflator 16.
  • the inflator 16 comprises a linkage 17 which is designed so that the nozzle 8 can be moved parallel to its longitudinal axis 10 in a vertical direction 11 up and down.
  • FIG. 6 shows a side view of the introduced into the spout 18 of a Spout foil bag 19 nozzle 8 in a first position.
  • the lateral surface 9 of the introduced nozzle 8 cooperates in the first position with the inner shape of the spout 18 such that the interior 20 of the Spout foil bag 19 is substantially sealed.
  • the sealing is achieved by leaving substantially no space between the lateral surface 9 of the nozzle 8 and the spout 18 due to the maximum outer circumference 13 of the nozzle 8. That is, the sealing takes place substantially along a circle, which is indicated schematically by the reference number 21.
  • purging or inflation air can be introduced into the interior 20 of the spout film bag 19 without it escaping.
  • FIG. 7 shows a side view of the introduced nozzle 8 in a second position.
  • the lateral surface 9 of the introduced nozzle 8 cooperates with the inner shape of the spout 18 such that a spacing 22 is formed, through which the introduced rinsing or inflation air can at least partially escape from the interior 20 of the Spout foil bag 19.
  • FIG. 8 shows a flow chart of a method of inflating a spout foil bag using a nozzle for inflating a spout foil bag as described above or below.
  • a nozzle is stabled, whose lateral surface is formed such that the nozzle is at least partially introduced into the spout of the spout film bag and also at least partially in the spout film bag, wherein the lateral surface of the insertable part of the nozzle is formed bulged ,
  • step 101 the nozzle is introduced into the spout of the spout film bag and a lowering of the nozzle in the spout to a first position.
  • step 102 After reaching the first position in step 102, wherein the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle cooperates with the inner shape of the spout so that the interior of the Spout foil bag is substantially sealed, introduction of flushing or inflation air by means of the nozzle into the interior of the Spout -Folien milks.
  • the introduction of the purge or inflation air can be done when the lowering of the nozzle after reaching the first position is stopped or even while the lowering is continued, as long as the nozzle is in the first position, i. as long as the interior of the spout foil bag is substantially sealed.
  • step 103 a further lowering of the nozzle in the spout to a second position occurs.
  • This further lowering may be a resumed lowering after one Stopping at step 102, or also continuing a continuous lowering of the nozzle in the spout.
  • step 104 After reaching the second position in step 104, wherein the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle cooperates with the inner shape of the spout so that a spacing is formed, an at least partial escape of rinsing or inflation air introduced into the interior of the Spout film bag takes place from the interior of the Spout Spout foil bag.
  • the nozzle can be ejected from the spout in step 105.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Düse zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 und ein Verfahren zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels nach Anspruch 4.The invention relates to a nozzle for inflating a spout film bag according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for inflating a spout film bag according to claim 4.

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Es ist bekannt, für das Aufblasen von Spout-Folienbeutel eine Düse mit einer im Wesentlichen kreiszylindrischen Außenform zu verwenden, die in den Spout eingefahren wird. Der Durchmesser des Zylinders ist dabei derart gewählt, dass der Spout durch die eingebrachte Düse im Wesentlichen abgedichtet wird und der Spout-Folienbeutel durch ein Einbringen von Spül- bzw. Aufblasluft aufgeblasen werden kann.It is known to use a nozzle with a substantially circular cylindrical outer shape, which is inserted into the Spout for the inflation of Spout foil bag. The diameter of the cylinder is selected such that the spout is substantially sealed by the introduced nozzle and the spout foil bag can be inflated by introducing rinsing or inflation air.

Sind beim Einbringen der Düse in den Spout die Längsachse der Düse und die Längsachse des Spouts nicht gleich ausgerichtet, so kann durch die lange Zylinderfläche die Düse beim Einbringen in bzw. Ausbringen aus dem Spout sich darin verklemmen, wodurch es zu einer Beschädigung des Spouts kommen kann. Solch eine Beschädigung kann dazu führen, dass dieser Spout nicht mehr ordnungsgemäß mit seiner Kappe verschlossen werden und es z.B. zu Undichtigkeiten des Verschlusses kommen kann.If, when inserting the nozzle into the spout, the longitudinal axis of the nozzle and the longitudinal axis of the spout are not aligned the same way, the long cylindrical surface may cause the nozzle to jam when it is inserted into or out of the spout, resulting in damage to the spout can. Such damage may result in this spout no longer being properly capped and e.g. can lead to leaks of the closure.

US 2012/0008884 A1 offenbart ein Verfahren zum Ausformen von flexiblen Beuteln mit einer Öffnung. Die Öffnung kann einen Spout umfassen. Eine Öffnungsstation zum Trennen der oberen Kanten des Beutels umfasst Greifer, die den Beutel von außen greifen. Die Öffnungsstation kann auch eine Beutelöffnungsvorrichtung umfassen, um den Beutel ganz zu öffnen. Die Beutelöffnungsvorrichtung umfasst eine Düse, die mit einer Gasversorgung verbunden ist, und die mechanisch in den geöffneten Beutel abgesenkt werden kann. Beispielsweise kann ein Strom komprimierten Gases in den Beutel gelenkt werden, um die Wände des Beutels weiter voneinander zu trennen. Eine Haube kann über dem Beutel angeordnet werden, um den Gasdruck in dem Beutel aufrecht zu erhalten. US 2012/0008884 A1 discloses a method for molding flexible bags with an opening. The opening may include a spout. An opening station for separating the upper edges of the bag comprises grippers which grip the bag from the outside. The opening station may also include a bag opening device to fully open the bag. The bag opening device comprises a nozzle which is connected to a gas supply and which can be lowered mechanically into the opened bag. For example, a stream of compressed gas may be directed into the bag to further separate the walls of the bag. A hood may be placed over the bag to maintain the gas pressure in the bag.

EP 1 241 096 A1 offenbart eine Vorrichtung zum Öffnen von kontinuierlich geförderten Beuteln, bei der eine Düse in Öffnungen dieser Beutel eingetaucht wird und von einer Ausstoßöffnung der Düse Gas zum Einströmen in die Beutel eingebracht wird. Jede Düse besteht aus einem konisch ausgeformten Kopfteil und einer Ausstoßöffnung. EP 1 241 096 A1 discloses a device for opening continuously conveyed bags, in which a nozzle is immersed in openings of these bags and gas is introduced from an ejection opening of the nozzle for flowing into the bags. Each nozzle consists of a conically shaped head part and an ejection opening.

In einem Verfahren zum Öffnen der Beutel werden die Kopfteile der Düsen in die Öffnungen der jeweiligen Beutel eingetaucht und von den Ausstoßöffnungen wird ein Gasstrom ausgelöst. Die Düsen erreichen ihre unteren Punkte auf der vertikalen Rundbahn, und die Kopfstücke der Düsen verschließen mehr oder weniger die Beutelöffnungen, so dass ein Druck im Innern der Beutel ausgeübt wird, wodurch die Beutel ausreichend aufgeweitet werden.In a method for opening the bags, the head portions of the nozzles are immersed in the openings of the respective bags, and a gas flow is released from the ejection openings. The nozzles reach their lower points on the vertical circular path, and the nozzle headlets close more or less the bag openings so that a pressure is exerted inside the bags, thereby sufficiently widening the bags.

Beim nach oben Bewegen der Düsen kann es bei Herausnahme aus den Beutelöffnungen zu geringen Geschwindigkeitsunterschieden zwischen den linear geförderten Beuteln und den sich rund bewegenden Düsen kommen. Der Geschwindigkeitsunterschied wird durch die Biegsamkeit der Beutel und die konische Form der Kopfteile der Düsen absorbiert.When moving the nozzles upwards, there may be slight speed differences between the linearly conveyed bags and the circularly moving nozzles when they are removed from the bag openings. The speed difference is absorbed by the flexibility of the bags and the conical shape of the tips of the nozzles.

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Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, eine Düse zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels dahingehend zu verbessern, dass Fluchtungsfehler beim Einbringen der Düse in einen Spout bzw. beim Ausbringen der Düse aus dem Spout ausgleichbar sind und Beschädigungen des Spouts vermieden werden.The object of the invention is to improve a nozzle for inflating a spout film bag to the effect that alignment errors when introducing the nozzle into a spout or when discharging the nozzle from the Spout are compensated and damage to the spout can be avoided.

Lösungsolution

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch die Düse nach Anspruch 1 und das Verfahren nach Anspruch 4. Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen und Weiterbildungen sind in den Unteransprüchen offenbart.This object is achieved by the nozzle according to claim 1 and the method according to claim 4. Preferred embodiments and further developments are disclosed in the subclaims.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Düse zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels, deren Mantelfläche derart ausgebildet ist, dass die Düse zumindest teilweise in den Spout des Spout-Folienbeutels und auch zumindest teilweise ins Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels einbringbar ist, wobei die Mantelfläche des einbringbaren Teils der Düse ausgebaucht ausgebildet ist. Ein erster Breitenkreis der Mantelfläche entspricht dem maximalen Umfang der Düse, wobei alle anderen Breitenkreise der Mantelfläche Radien aufweisen, die kleiner als der Radius des ersten Breitenkreises sind, wobei die Mantelfläche, wenn die Düse in einer ersten Position in den Spout eingebracht ist, derart mit der Innenform des Spouts zusammenwirkt, dass das Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels im Wesentlichen abgedichtet wird, und in der ersten Position Spül- oder Aufblasluft mittels der Düse ins Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels eingebracht werden kann, ohne dass diese entweicht.The invention relates to a nozzle for inflating a spout film bag whose lateral surface is formed such that the nozzle at least partially in the spout of the spout film bag and also at least partially into the interior of the spout film bag can be introduced, wherein the lateral surface of the insertable part of Nozzle is formed bulging. A first parallelepiped of the lateral surface corresponds to the maximum circumference of the nozzle, all other lateral circles of the lateral surface having radii which are smaller than the radius of the first parallelepiped, wherein the lateral surface when the nozzle is introduced into a position in the first Spout, so with the interior shape of the spout cooperates to substantially seal the interior of the spout foil bag, and in the first position, rinsing or inflation air can be introduced through the nozzle into the interior of the spout foil bag without escaping.

Vorzugsweise erfolgt die Abnahme der Radien von dem ersten Breitenkreis ausgehend zu den beiden Enden der Düse kontinuierlich.Preferably, the decrease of the radii of the first parallel circle, starting from the two ends of the nozzle takes place continuously.

Die Ausbauchung kann hierbei durch eine konvexe Bogenform mit einem gerundeten Verlauf gebildet werden. Es kann aber auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Ausbauchung durch einen Doppelstumpfkegel gebildet wird, bei der die beiden Stumpfkegel einen gleichen maximalen Radius aufweisen und mit der Kreisfläche des maximalen Radius' aneinanderstoßen; somit weist die Ausbauchung dann einen eckigen Verlauf auf.The bulge can be formed by a convex arc shape with a rounded course. But it can also be provided that the bulge is formed by a double truncated cone, in which the two truncated cones have the same maximum radius and with the circular surface of the maximum radius' abut; Thus, the bulge then has a square course.

Dadurch, dass die Mantelfläche des einbringbaren Teils der Düse ausgebaucht ausgebildet ist, wirkt, wie oben erwähnt, eine in den Spout eines Spout-Folienbeutels eingebrachte Düse in der ersten Position, einer sogenannten Abdichtposition, derart mit der Innenform des Spouts zusammen, dass das Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels im Wesentlichen abgedichtet wird. Die Abdichtung wird dadurch erreicht, dass durch den maximalen Außenumfang der Düse, d.h. der Mantelfläche im Bereich der Ausbauchung, im Wesentlichen kein Platz zwischen Mantelfläche der Düse und dem Spout verbleibt. D.h. die Abdichtung erfolgt im Wesentlichen entlang eines Kreises.As a result of the fact that the lateral surface of the insertable part of the nozzle is bulged, as mentioned above, a nozzle inserted in the spout of a spout film bag in the first position, a so-called sealing position, interacts with the inside shape of the spout such that the interior the Spout foil bag is substantially sealed. The seal is achieved by passing through the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle, i. the lateral surface in the area of the bulge, substantially no space between the lateral surface of the nozzle and the Spout remains. That the seal is essentially along a circle.

Die erste Position wird beim Einbringen der Düse in den Spout somit erreicht, wenn die maximale Ausbauchung der Mantelfläche, also z.B. der maximale Außenumfang der Düse, in den Spout eingebracht ist und die erste Position, d.h. die Abdichtposition bleibt erhalten, auch wenn die Düse im Spout weiter abgesenkt wird, solange sich die maximale Ausbauchung, also z.B. der maximale Außenumfang, in dem Spout befindet.The first position is thus achieved when the nozzle is introduced into the spout, if the maximum bulging of the lateral surface, that is, e.g. the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle into which Spout is inserted and the first position, i. the sealing position is maintained even if the nozzle in the spout is lowered further, as long as the maximum bulge, e.g. the maximum outer circumference in which Spout is located.

Zudem können Beschädigungen des Spouts vermieden werden sollte die Düse nicht fluchtend in den Spout eingebracht werden, da ein Kontakt zwischen der Mantelfläche der Düse und dem Spout nur entlang eines Kreises zustande kommt.In addition, damage to the spout can be avoided should the nozzle not be introduced flush into the spout, since a contact between the lateral surface of the nozzle and the spout occurs only along a circle.

In einer zweiten Position, einer sogenannten Entweichposition, in der die Düse tiefer in den Spout eingebracht ist, wirkt die Mantelfläche der eingebrachten Düse derart mit der Innenform des Spouts zusammen, dass eine Beabstandung ausgebildet wird, durch die in den Spout-Folienbeutel eingebrachte Spül- oder Aufblasluft zumindest teilweise aus dem Innern des Spout-Folienbeutels entweichen kann. Die zweite Position wird also dann erreicht, wenn sich die maximale Ausbauchung der Mantelfläche, also z.B. der maximale Außenumfang der Düse, nicht mehr in dem Spout befindet.In a second position, a so-called escape position, in which the nozzle is introduced deeper into the spout, the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle interacts with the inner shape of the spout in such a way that a spacing is formed by the irrigation fluid introduced into the Spout film bag. or at least partially escape inflation air from the interior of the Spout foil bag. The second position is thus achieved when the maximum bulge of the lateral surface, so e.g. the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle, no longer located in the spout.

Die Mantelfläche kann durch eine Rotationsfläche einer konvexen Bogenkurve bei Rotation um die Längsachse der Düse definiert werden.The lateral surface can be defined by a surface of revolution of a convex arc curve when rotating about the longitudinal axis of the nozzle.

Der erste Breitenkreis kann im Wesentlichen in der Mitte der Düse angeordnet sein.The first salient circle may be located substantially at the center of the nozzle.

In einem Verfahren zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels wird die Düse zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels wie oben oder weiter unten beschrieben verwendet, wobei das Verfahren die folgenden Schritte umfasst: Bereitstellen der Düse; Einbringen der Düse in den Spout eines Spout-Folienbeutels und Absenken der Düse in dem Spout bis zu einer ersten Position, einer sogenannten Abdichtposition; nach Erreichen der ersten Position, wobei die Mantelfläche der eingebrachten Düse derart mit der Innenform des Spouts zusammenwirkt, dass das Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels im Wesentlichen abgedichtet wird, Einbringen von Spül- oder Aufblasluft mittels der Düse ins Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels.In a method for inflating a spout foil bag, the nozzle is used to inflate a spout foil bag as described above or below, the method comprising the steps of: providing the nozzle; Inserting the nozzle into the spout of a spout film bag and lowering the nozzle in the spout to a first position, a so-called sealing position; after reaching the first position, wherein the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle cooperates with the inner shape of the spout in such a way that the interior of the Spout foil bag is substantially sealed, introducing rinsing or inflation air by means of the nozzle into the interior of the Spout foil bag.

Die Düse kann an einer Aufblasvorrichtung angeordnet sein, wobei die Aufblasvorrichtung ein Gestänge umfassen kann, das derart ausgelegt ist, so dass die Düse parallel zu ihrer Längsachse in einer vertikalen Richtung auf- und abbewegt werden kann. So kann die Düse durch ein Absenken in den Spout eingebracht und in dem Spout bis zu einer ersten Position abgesenkt werden. Das Einbringen der Spül- oder Aufblasluft ins Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels mittels der Düse kann über eine Zuführung erfolgen, die an die Düse anschließt. Die erste Position wird beim Einbringen der Düse in den Spout somit erreicht, wenn die maximale Ausbauchung der Mantelfläche, also z.B. der maximale Außenumfang der Düse, in den Spout eingebracht ist und die erste Position, d.h. die Abdichtposition bleibt erhalten, auch wenn die Düse im Spout weiter abgesenkt wird, solange sich die maximale Ausbauchung, also z.B. der maximale Außenumfang, in dem Spout befindet.The nozzle may be disposed on an inflator, wherein the inflator may include a linkage configured such that the nozzle may be moved up and down parallel to its longitudinal axis in a vertical direction. Thus, the nozzle can be introduced by lowering into the spout and lowered in the spout to a first position. The introduction of the rinsing or inflation air into the interior of the spout film bag by means of the nozzle can be effected via a feed, which adjoins the nozzle. The first position is thus achieved when the nozzle is introduced into the spout, if the maximum bulging of the lateral surface, that is, e.g. the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle into which Spout is inserted and the first position, i. the sealing position is maintained even if the nozzle in the spout is lowered further, as long as the maximum bulge, e.g. the maximum outer circumference in which Spout is located.

Zudem kann das Verfahren die nachfolgenden Schritte umfassen: weiteres Absenken der Düse in dem Spout bis zu einer zweiten Position, eine sogenannte Entweichposition; nach Erreichen der zweiten Position, wobei die Mantelfläche der eingebrachten Düse derart mit der Innenform des Spouts zusammenwirkt, dass eine Beabstandung ausgebildet wird, zumindest teilweises Entweichen von ins Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels eingebrachter Spül- oder Aufblasluft aus dem Innern des Spout-Folienbeutels.In addition, the method may include the steps of: further lowering the nozzle in the spout to a second position, a so-called escape position; After reaching the second position, wherein the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle cooperates with the inner shape of the spout so that a spacing is formed, at least partial escape of introduced into the interior of the Spout foil bag rinsing or inflation air from the interior of the Spout foil bag.

Die zweite Position wird also dann erreicht, wenn sich die maximale Ausbauchung der Mantelfläche, also z.B. der maximale Außenumfang der Düse, nicht mehr in dem Spout befindet. Somit wird die Beabstandung dadurch ausgebildet, dass sich die Düse nicht mehr mit ihrem maximalen Umfang in dem Spout befindet, sondern dass der maximale Umfang unterhalb des Spouts, d.h. im Innern des Spout-Folienbeutels angeordnet ist.The second position is thus achieved when the maximum bulge of the lateral surface, that is, for example, the maximum outer circumference of the nozzle, is no longer in the spout. Thus, the spacing is formed by the fact that the nozzle is no longer with her the maximum circumference is located in the spout, but that the maximum circumference is below the spout, that is arranged in the interior of the Spout foil bag.

In einem nachfolgenden Schritt kann die Düse aus dem Spout ausgebracht werden, vorzugsweise durch ein nach oben Verfahren der Düse. Das Ausbringen der Düse kann ausgehend von der ersten oder ausgehend von der zweiten Position erfolgen.In a subsequent step, the nozzle can be ejected from the spout, preferably by an upward process of the nozzle. The nozzle may be dispensed from the first position or from the second position.

Die beigefügten Figuren stellen beispielhaft zum besseren Verständnis und zur Veranschaulichung Aspekte der Erfindung dar. Es zeigt:

  • Figur 1 eine Seitenansicht einer Düse des Stands der Technik zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels,
  • Figur 2 eine Seitenansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Düse zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels,
  • Figur 3 eine Draufsicht auf die Düse aus Figur 2,
  • Figur 4 eine konvexe Bogenkurve zur Definition der Mantelfläche der Düse,
  • Figur 5 eine Seitenansicht einer Anordnung der Düse an einer Ausführungsform einer Aufblasvorrichtung,
  • Figur 6 eine Seitenansicht der eingebrachten Düse in einer ersten Position,
  • Figur 7 eine Seitenansicht der eingebrachten Düse in einer zweiten Position und
  • Figur 8 ein Flussdiagramm eines Verfahrens zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels.
The attached figures represent by way of example for better understanding and illustration aspects of the invention. It shows:
  • FIG. 1 a side view of a nozzle of the prior art for inflating a Spout foil bag,
  • FIG. 2 a side view of an embodiment of a nozzle for inflating a Spout foil bag,
  • FIG. 3 a plan view of the nozzle FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 4 a convex arc curve for defining the lateral surface of the nozzle,
  • FIG. 5 a side view of an arrangement of the nozzle on an embodiment of an inflator,
  • FIG. 6 a side view of the introduced nozzle in a first position,
  • FIG. 7 a side view of the introduced nozzle in a second position and
  • FIG. 8 a flow diagram of a method for inflating a spout foil bag.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine Seitenansicht einer Düse 1 des Stands der Technik zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels. Die Düse 1 weist eine im Wesentlichen kreiszylindrische Außenform 2 der Höhe H auf, die an den beiden Enden der Düse jeweils in eine Schräge 3, 4 übergehen. Die Düse 1 ist parallel zu ihrer Längsachse 7 in einer vertikalen Richtung 5 auf- und abbewegbar. Zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels wird die Düse 1 durch ein Absenken in den Spout des Beutels eingebracht, so dass durch ein Zusammenwirken der Innenform des Spouts und der kreiszylindrischen Außenform 2 der Düse 1 das Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels im Wesentlichen abgedichtet wird. Mittels der Düse 1 kann dann über eine Zuführung 6 Spül- oder Aufblasluft ins Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels eingebracht werden.The FIG. 1 shows a side view of a nozzle 1 of the prior art for inflating a Spout foil bag. The nozzle 1 has a substantially circular cylindrical outer shape 2 of height H, which merge at the two ends of the nozzle in each case in a slope 3, 4. The nozzle 1 is movable up and down parallel to its longitudinal axis 7 in a vertical direction 5. To inflate a spout foil bag, the nozzle 1 is introduced by lowering into the spout of the bag, so that the interior of the spout foil bag is substantially sealed by an interaction of the inner shape of the spout and the circular cylindrical outer mold 2 of the nozzle 1. By means of the nozzle 1, rinsing or inflation air can then be introduced into the interior of the spout film bag via a feed 6.

Figur 2 zeigt eine Seitenansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform einer Düse 8 zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels. Die Mantelfläche 9 der Düse 8 ist derart ausgebildet ist, dass die Düse 8 zumindest teilweise in den Spout des Spout-Folienbeutels und auch zumindest teilweise in den Spout-Folienbeutel einbringbar ist, wobei die Mantelfläche 9 des einbringbaren Teils der Düse 8 ausgebaucht ausgebildet ist. Die Düse 8 der Länge L ist parallel zu ihrer Längsachse 10 in einer vertikalen Richtung 11 auf- und abbewegbar. Mittels der Düse 8 kann dann über eine Zuführung 12 Spül- oder Aufblasluft ins Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels eingebracht werden. FIG. 2 shows a side view of an embodiment according to the invention of a nozzle 8 for inflating a Spout foil bag. The lateral surface 9 of the nozzle 8 is formed such that the nozzle 8 at least partially in the spout of the Spout foil bag and also at least partially in the spout foil bag can be introduced, wherein the lateral surface 9 of the insertable part of the nozzle 8 is formed bulged. The nozzle 8 of length L is movable up and down parallel to its longitudinal axis 10 in a vertical direction 11. By means of the nozzle 8, flushing or inflation air can then be introduced into the interior of the spout film bag via a feed 12.

In der Darstellung ist die Mantelfläche 9 der Düse 8 derart ausgebaucht, dass die Düse etwa in ihrer Mitte einen maximalen Außenumfang aufweist, der durch die Referenznummer 13 angedeutet ist. Dieser maximale Außenumfang 13 und damit der maximale Außendurchmesser der Düse 8 sind derart bemessen, dass die Düse 8 in den Spout eines Spout-Folienbeutels einbringbar ist. Zu den beiden Enden 14, 15 der Düse 8 hin nimmt der Außenumfang und somit der Außendurchmesser der Düse 8 ausgehend von dem maximalen Außenumfang 13 in der Mitte der Düse bzw. dem entsprechenden maximalen Außendurchmesser kontinuierlich ab.In the illustration, the lateral surface 9 of the nozzle 8 is bulged such that the nozzle approximately in its center has a maximum outer circumference, which is indicated by the reference number 13. This maximum outer circumference 13 and thus the maximum outer diameter of the nozzle 8 are dimensioned such that the nozzle 8 can be introduced into the spout of a Spout foil bag. Towards the two ends 14, 15 of the nozzle 8, the outer circumference and thus the outer diameter of the nozzle 8 decreases continuously starting from the maximum outer circumference 13 in the middle of the nozzle or the corresponding maximum outer diameter.

Typischerweise hat die Düse 8 eine Länge L zwischen 2cm und 5cm und der maximale Außendurchmesser der Düse ist typischerweise 0,2mm bis 0,5mm kleiner als der Innendurchmesser des Spouts, in den die Düse 8 einbringbar sein soll. Hierbei wird davon ausgegangen, dass der Innendurchmesser des Spouts über die Länge des Spouts im Wesentlichen konstant ist.Typically, the nozzle 8 has a length L between 2cm and 5cm and the maximum outside diameter of the nozzle is typically 0.2mm to 0.5mm smaller than the inside diameter of the spout into which the nozzle 8 is to be insertable. It is assumed that the inside diameter of the spout is essentially constant over the length of the spout.

Figur 3 zeigt eine Draufsicht auf die Düse 8 aus Figur 2. Zu erkennen ist der kleinere Außenumfang des oberen Endes 15 der Düse 8, der im Wesentlichen mit dem Außenumfang der Zuführung 12 übereinstimmt. Zu dem maximalen Außenumfang 13 der Düse 8 hin nimmt der Außenumfang kontinuierlich zu. FIG. 3 shows a plan view of the nozzle 8 from FIG. 2 , Evident is the smaller outer periphery of the upper end 15 of the nozzle 8, which coincides substantially with the outer periphery of the feed 12. At the maximum outer periphery 13 of the nozzle 8, the outer periphery continuously increases.

Figur 4 zeigt eine konvexe Bogenkurve zur Definition der Mantelfläche der Düse 8. Die ebene konvexe Funktion f(x,0,z) ist beispielshaft in der x-z-Ebene definiert, wobei die z-Achse der Längsachse 10 der Düse 8 entsprechen soll. Der Wert x1 entspricht dem maximalen Außenradius der Düse 8, Die kleineren Außenradien der beiden Enden 14, 15 der Düse 8 werden hierbei als gleich groß angenommen und ihnen ist der Wert x2 zugeordnet. Durch eine 360°-Drehung um die z-Achse ergibt sich eine Rotationsfläche, die der Mantelfläche 9 der Düse 8 entspricht. Die Länge L der Düse 8 ergibt sich aus der Summe der Beträge von z1 und z2. FIG. 4 shows a convex arc curve for defining the lateral surface of the nozzle 8. The plane convex function f (x, 0, z) is defined as an example in the xz plane, the z-axis of the longitudinal axis 10 of the nozzle 8 should correspond. The value x1 corresponds to the maximum outer radius of the nozzle 8, the smaller outer radii of the two ends 14, 15 of the nozzle 8 are assumed to be the same size and they are assigned the value x2. By a 360 ° rotation about the z-axis results in a rotation surface, which corresponds to the lateral surface 9 of the nozzle 8. The length L of the nozzle 8 results from the sum of the amounts of z1 and z2.

Figur 5 zeigt eine Seitenansicht einer Anordnung der Düse 8 an einer Ausführungsform einer Aufblasvorrichtung 16. Die Aufblasvorrichtung 16 umfasst ein Gestänge 17, das derart ausgelegt ist, so dass die Düse 8 parallel zu ihrer Längsachse 10 in einer vertikalen Richtung 11 auf- und abbewegt werden kann. FIG. 5 shows a side view of an arrangement of the nozzle 8 on an embodiment of an inflator 16. The inflator 16 comprises a linkage 17 which is designed so that the nozzle 8 can be moved parallel to its longitudinal axis 10 in a vertical direction 11 up and down.

Figur 6 zeigt eine Seitenansicht der in den Spout 18 eines Spout-Folienbeutels 19 eingebrachten Düse 8 in einer ersten Position. Die Mantelfläche 9 der eingebrachten Düse 8 wirkt in der ersten Position derart mit der Innenform des Spouts 18 zusammen, dass das Innere 20 des Spout-Folienbeutels 19 im Wesentlichen abgedichtet wird. Die Abdichtung wird dadurch erreicht, dass durch den maximalen Außenumfang 13 der Düse 8 im Wesentlichen kein Platz zwischen Mantelfläche 9 der Düse 8 und dem Spout 18 verbleibt. D.h. die Abdichtung erfolgt im Wesentlichen entlang eines Kreises, der schematisch durch die Referenznummer 21 angedeutet ist. In der Anordnung der Düse 8 in der ersten Position kann Spül- bzw. Aufblasluft ins Innere 20 des Spout-Folienbeutels 19 eingebracht werden, ohne dass diese entweicht. FIG. 6 shows a side view of the introduced into the spout 18 of a Spout foil bag 19 nozzle 8 in a first position. The lateral surface 9 of the introduced nozzle 8 cooperates in the first position with the inner shape of the spout 18 such that the interior 20 of the Spout foil bag 19 is substantially sealed. The sealing is achieved by leaving substantially no space between the lateral surface 9 of the nozzle 8 and the spout 18 due to the maximum outer circumference 13 of the nozzle 8. That is, the sealing takes place substantially along a circle, which is indicated schematically by the reference number 21. In the arrangement of the nozzle 8 in the first position, purging or inflation air can be introduced into the interior 20 of the spout film bag 19 without it escaping.

Figur 7 zeigt eine Seitenansicht der eingebrachten Düse 8 in einer zweiten Position. In der zweiten Position wirkt die Mantelfläche 9 der eingebrachten Düse 8 derart mit der Innenform des Spouts 18 zusammen, dass eine Beabstandung 22 ausgebildet wird, durch die die eingebrachte Spül- oder Aufblasluft zumindest teilweise aus dem Innern 20 des Spout-Folienbeutels 19 entweichen kann. FIG. 7 shows a side view of the introduced nozzle 8 in a second position. In the second position, the lateral surface 9 of the introduced nozzle 8 cooperates with the inner shape of the spout 18 such that a spacing 22 is formed, through which the introduced rinsing or inflation air can at least partially escape from the interior 20 of the Spout foil bag 19.

Figur 8 zeigt ein Flussdiagramm eines Verfahrens zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels, bei dem eine Düse zum Aufblasen eines Spout-Folienbeutels, wie oben oder weiter unten beschrieben, verwendet wird. FIG. 8 FIG. 10 shows a flow chart of a method of inflating a spout foil bag using a nozzle for inflating a spout foil bag as described above or below.

Im Schritt 100 erfolgt ein Bereitstallen einer Düse, deren Mantelfläche derart ausgebildet ist, dass die Düse zumindest teilweise in den Spout des Spout-Folienbeutels und auch zumindest teilweise in den Spout-Folienbeutel einbringbar ist, wobei die Mantelfläche des einbringbaren Teils der Düse ausgebaucht ausgebildet ist.In step 100, a nozzle is stabled, whose lateral surface is formed such that the nozzle is at least partially introduced into the spout of the spout film bag and also at least partially in the spout film bag, wherein the lateral surface of the insertable part of the nozzle is formed bulged ,

Im Schritt 101 erfolgt ein Einbringen der Düse in den Spout des Spout-Folienbeutels und ein Absenken der Düse in dem Spout bis zu einer ersten Position.In step 101, the nozzle is introduced into the spout of the spout film bag and a lowering of the nozzle in the spout to a first position.

Nach Erreichen der ersten Position im Schritt 102, wobei die Mantelfläche der eingebrachten Düse derart mit der Innenform des Spouts zusammenwirkt, dass das Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels im Wesentlichen abgedichtet wird, erfolgt ein Einbringen von Spül- oder Aufblasluft mittels der Düse ins Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels. Das Einbringen der Spül- oder Aufblasluft kann erfolgen, wenn das Absenken der Düse nach Erreichen der ersten Position gestoppt wird oder auch während das Absenken weiter durchgeführt wird, solange sich die Düse in der ersten Position befindet, d.h. solange das Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels im Wesentlichen abgedichtet wird.After reaching the first position in step 102, wherein the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle cooperates with the inner shape of the spout so that the interior of the Spout foil bag is substantially sealed, introduction of flushing or inflation air by means of the nozzle into the interior of the Spout -Folienbeutels. The introduction of the purge or inflation air can be done when the lowering of the nozzle after reaching the first position is stopped or even while the lowering is continued, as long as the nozzle is in the first position, i. as long as the interior of the spout foil bag is substantially sealed.

Im Schritt 103 erfolgt ein weiteres Absenken der Düse in dem Spout bis zu einer zweiten Position. Dieses weitere Absenken kann ein wiederaufgenommenes Absenken nach einem Stoppen im Schritt 102 sein oder auch das Fortsetzen eines kontinuierlichen Absenkens der Düse in dem Spout sein.In step 103, a further lowering of the nozzle in the spout to a second position occurs. This further lowering may be a resumed lowering after one Stopping at step 102, or also continuing a continuous lowering of the nozzle in the spout.

Nach Erreichen der zweiten Position im Schritt 104, wobei die Mantelfläche der eingebrachten Düse derart mit der Innenform des Spouts zusammenwirkt, dass eine Beabstandung ausgebildet wird, erfolgt ein zumindest teilweises Entweichen von ins Innere des Spout-Folienbeutels eingebrachter Spül- oder Aufblasluft aus dem Innern des Spout-Folienbeutels.After reaching the second position in step 104, wherein the lateral surface of the introduced nozzle cooperates with the inner shape of the spout so that a spacing is formed, an at least partial escape of rinsing or inflation air introduced into the interior of the Spout film bag takes place from the interior of the Spout Spout foil bag.

Ausgehend von der ersten Position oder ausgehend von der zweiten Position kann im Schritt 105 ein Ausbringen der Düse aus dem Spout erfolgen.Starting from the first position or starting from the second position, the nozzle can be ejected from the spout in step 105.

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  1. A nozzle (8) for inflating a spout film bag (19), the lateral surface (9) of which is configured such that the nozzle (8) is at least partially insertable into the spout (18) of the spout film bag (19) and also at least partially insertable into the interior (20) of the spout film bag (19), wherein the lateral surface (9) of the insertable portion of the nozzle (8) has a bulging configuration,
    characterised in that
    a first circle of latitude (13) of the lateral surface (9) corresponds to the maximum circumference of the nozzle (8) and any other circles of latitude of the lateral surface (9) have radii that are less than the radius of the first circle of latitude (13), wherein when the nozzle (8) is inserted into the spout (18) in a first position, the lateral surface (9) cooperates with the interior form of the spout (18) such that the interior of the spout film bag (19) is substantially sealed and flushing or inflating air may be introduced into the interior of the spout film bag (19) by means of the nozzle (8) in the first position without leakage.
  2. The nozzle of claim 1, wherein the lateral surface (9) is defined by a rotating surface of a convex arc curve upon rotation around the longitudinal axis (10) of the nozzle (8).
  3. The nozzle of claim 1, wherein the first circle of latitude (13) is substantially positioned in the middle of the nozzle (8).
  4. A method for inflating a spout film bag by using a nozzle for inflating a spout film bag according to one of claims 1 to 3, comprising the steps:
    - providing (100) the nozzle,
    - inserting (101) the nozzle into the spout of the spout film bag and lowering (101) the nozzle within the spout to a first position,
    - after reaching (102) the first position, wherein the lateral surface of the inserted nozzle cooperates with the interior form of the spout such that the interior of the spout film bag is substantially sealed, introducing (102) flushing or inflating air into the interior of the spout film bag by means of the nozzle.
  5. The method of claim 4, further comprising the following steps:
    - further lowering (103) the nozzle within the spout to a second position and
    - after reaching (104) the second position, wherein the lateral surface of the inserted nozzle cooperates with the interior form of the spout such that a spacing is formed, causing flushing or inflating air introduced into the interior of the spout a film bag to leak at least partially from the interior of the spout film bag.
  6. The method of claims 4 or 5, further comprising the following step:
    - removing (105) the nozzle from the spout.
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