EP3428078B1 - Packaging machine - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a packaging machine with one or more workstations for handling and / or conveying and / or packaging and / or palletizing products or blanks from packaging material for packaging the products, the workstations being mounted on a frame of the packaging machine, and wherein the products are transported along an intended product flow along the work stations, according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Packaging machines of this type are out DE 10 2015 223 706 A1 and DE 203 05 759 U1 known.
- the (machine) frame of a packaging machine serves as a supporting structure for the individual workstations or their organs, units, etc.
- appropriate frames are used, at least in terms of size respective packaging machine are adapted, but often also with regard to the loads to be absorbed.
- the frames can be individually adapted to the packaging machine or constructed accordingly. However, this usually makes storage impossible or not useful. As a rule, the frames are individually manufactured in this case, which leads to high costs and longer production and delivery times.
- modules for example in the form of modules.
- Individual modules form part of the entire frame, which is made up of several modules.
- Such modules can be prefabricated inexpensively and stored for later use.
- a disadvantage of such modules can, however, be seen in the fact that they are only partially tailored to the respective application and can therefore be overdimensioned, for example with regard to the load capacity.
- the invention is based on the object of further developing frames for packaging machines, in particular with regard to flexible use with low manufacturing and / or storage costs and with regard to high availability.
- a frame according to claim 1 is proposed. It is therefore provided that guides, in particular linear axes for organs of the work stations, are arranged on at least one carrier. In this way, the need for a separate attachment is done. It is further provided that servo motors for driving the organs of the work stations arranged on the guides are integrated in at least some carriers. It is further provided that the servo motors are arranged at the level of the zero line or neutral fiber of the respective carrier. In this way, the load capacity of the carrier is only slightly reduced.
- the servomotors are aligned. In this way, the servomotors can be arranged to save space.
- the carriers for receiving the guides extend from the expansion module into the basic module, it is possible for the working area of the organs of the work stations arranged on the corresponding guides to extend into the basic module.
- Another special feature can be that the guides are arranged on the carriers in such a way that they extend along different sides of a common carrier, such that the working areas of the organs of the work stations arranged on the corresponding guides overlap.
- the expansion module has supports which are provided in different lengths, so that the dimensions of the expansion module can be varied by using supports of different lengths.
- At least some carriers are arranged displaceably on the frame and can preferably be locked on the frame by clamping. If, in addition, at least some workstations, which are positioned in the extension module, are arranged to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the carriers, the workstations can be moved in two directions parallel to the longitudinal and transverse axes in the extension module by displacement along the carriers on the one hand and displacement of the carriers on the frame on the other become. This allows the workstations to be set up flexibly in the expansion module without any major design effort. Of course, there can only be displacement in one direction or axis.
- a grouping station to be arranged in the basic module, to which the products to be packaged can be fed, the basic module and / or the grouping station being set up to accept products from at least two directions.
- At least some carriers have one or more rectangular cross sections, the cross section or sections being arranged such that side faces of the cross section are inclined with respect to an imaginary vertical plane, preferably by 45 °. In this way, dirt accumulation on the carriers can be counteracted.
- a control cabinet for receiving at least one control device for the packaging machine is assigned to the basic module.
- the frame no longer has to be adapted to accommodate the control cabinet.
- the invention is described with reference to a packaging machine 10 for products 11.
- the products 11 can be any objects within the scope of the invention.
- the products 11 pass through several workstations in which individual method steps are carried out which are provided in the course of the packaging of the products 11.
- the products 11 are transported through the packaging machine 10 or the work stations in accordance with an intended product flow 15.
- the product flow 15 is identified by arrows.
- the construction of a (machine) frame 12 of the packaging machine 10 is of importance for the present invention.
- the frame 12 serves to accommodate the individual work stations or to provide a bearing for the work stations.
- the work stations are mounted on the frame or stored directly or indirectly on the frame.
- the frame 12 is divided into two modules, namely a basic module 13 and an expansion module 14. It is conceivable that the frame also has more than one module 13, 14 in each case.
- the basic module 13 preferably has fixed dimensions and accommodates a control cabinet 16. Furthermore, it is provided in all the exemplary embodiments shown that a grouping station 17 is arranged in the basic module 13, in which the supplied products 11 are put together in groups. The grouping station 17 is thus the first work station shown.
- the product flow 15 runs transversely to the original direction and the group of products 11 reaches the area of one or more workstations which are arranged in the expansion module 14. Since the number and / or size of the following workstations can vary depending on the pack 18 to be produced, it is provided that the dimension of the extension module 14 is variable in the direction of the product flow 15. Accordingly, the expansion module 14 can be lengthened or shortened in the direction of the product flow 15. In order to explain this principle, the 1 to 10 described and only then explained the preferred constructive implementation.
- the pack 18 is a pack 18 with a tray 19 for receiving a group 20 of products 11.
- the group 20 is put together in the grouping station 17 and then fed to an erection station 21 in which the tray 19 consists of a Blank erected and fed to group 20.
- a cutting magazine 22 is arranged to the side of the extension module 14, from which the required cuts are fed.
- the finished pack 11 is transported away in the direction of the product flow 15.
- the group 20 of products 11 is packed in a tray 19 with an inner lid 23, which are formed from separate blanks.
- two blank magazines 22, 24 are provided, from which these blanks are fed.
- the blanks are processed in two successive workstations, namely first the inner cover 23 in a capping station 25 and then the tray 19 in an erection station 21. Since two workstations are provided for the pack 11, the expansion module 14 is designed to be extended in order to accommodate the to create additional capping station 25.
- the products 11 are again fed to a grouping station 17 in the basic module 13.
- the variant shown is a pack 18 with a tray 19 and a slip lid 26.
- two blank magazines 22, 24 are provided for the corresponding blanks.
- a first work station In the expansion module 14 there is an erection station 21 for the tray 19. This is followed by a capping station 25 for the slip lid 26.
- the group 20 of products 11 is completely or all-encased in a single blank. Accordingly, only one blank magazine 22 is required in the packaging machine 10.
- a first work station is an erection station 21 for the cutting.
- a subsequent lid closing station 27 the package 18 is closed.
- packaging machine 10 is in Fig. 9 shown in a spatial representation with essential elements, as well as in Fig. 10 reduced again with respect to the frame 12 and the essential organs.
- the exploded view corresponds to this Fig. 11 .
- Fig. 9 shows the arrangement of one or more control cabinets 16 on the basic module 13.
- the width of the control cabinets 16 also corresponds to the width of the basic module 13, different dimensions being conceivable, as well as the arrangement different from the shown aligned arrangement with the top of the frame 12 .
- the products 11 can be fed from two opposite sides to the basic module 13 or the grouping station 17 arranged therein. It is conceivable, for example, that different products 11 can be supplied from different sides optionally or alternatively. Of course, the products 11 that are supplied from different opposite sides do not necessarily have to be different. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the products 11 are fed in from further directions, for example at the end in the direction of the X axis or in the vertical direction.
- the frame 12 of the basic module 13 has fixed dimensions, in particular in the direction of the product flow 15, and can therefore be prefabricated.
- the dimensions of the expansion module 14 are variable, primarily in the direction of the product flow 15.
- supports 28 of different lengths are used in the construction of the expansion module 14 in order to be able to adapt the dimensions of the expansion module 14.
- Carriers 28 of standard lengths may preferably be used to keep manufacturing costs down.
- the carriers 28 serve to connect an end piece 29 of the frame 12 of the expansion module 14 to the frame 12 of the basic module 13.
- the carriers 28 run parallel to the product flow 15 in the expansion module 14, so that the dimensions of the Expansion module 14 can be adapted to the respective application or to the space required for the work stations arranged in the expansion module 14.
- the end piece 29 has two upright supports 30 and an upper cross bar 31, and a lower cross bar 32 is also provided.
- the end piece 29 can be closed by a cover disk 33.
- a cover disk 33 can also have the basic module 13.
- a plurality of linear axes 34, 35 for driving organs of the work stations such as, for example, slides 36, gripping members 37 or the like, run parallel to the supports 28.
- Mounts 38 for cable ducts 39 can also be arranged on the supports 28.
- brackets 38, cable ducts 39 and linear axes 34, 35 all of which are arranged running parallel to the brackets 28, like the brackets 28 themselves, can be kept in appropriate lengths so that they can be adapted to the dimensions of the expansion module 14. It is also conceivable that at least some carriers 28 extend into the area of the basic module 13. This has the advantage of being the work area the organs arranged on the supports 28 or linear axes 34, 35 can extend into the basic module 13 ( Fig. 15 ).
- linear axes 34, 35 are formed in one piece continuously in the direction of the product flow 15, that is to say that no axes are used whose length is shorter than the length of the expansion module 14, so that there are not several linear axes 34, 35 in the same Level must be provided in a row
- a shortened expansion module 50 can be formed, which is suitable, for example, for accommodating a single work station.
- At least some carriers 28, on which work stations of the packaging machine 10 are arranged can be moved in the frame 12.
- the carriers 28, which are arranged at the height of the lower cross bar 32 can be moved transversely to the latter or transversely to the product flow 15. In this way, the workstations can be moved in one direction.
- the workstations themselves are also arranged on the supports 28 such that they can be moved in the longitudinal direction. This results in the workstations being displaceable in a second axis or direction.
- the corresponding workstations can be moved in two directions or axes in the expansion module in order to adjust their position.
- Fig. 12 shows a non-displaceably arranged support 28 which is formed from two square tubes 40 which are connected at the end face to a head plate 41.
- the head plate 41 is in turn supported on the end piece 29 and can be connected to it.
- the two square tubes 40 are arranged at a distance from one another and aligned such that side surfaces of the tubes 40 are arranged obliquely with respect to the vertical. In this way, dirt accumulations on the pipes 40 and the carrier 28 avoided.
- the crossbars 31, 32 can be designed accordingly. It goes without saying that the crossbars 31, 32 and carrier 28 do not necessarily have to be constructed in this way. The use of other common cross sections is also possible.
- Fig. 13 shows a corresponding carrier 28 which is slidably arranged on a cross bar 32.
- a two-part holder 42 is provided with which the carrier 28 can be fastened to the frame 12. By loosening the holder 42, the carrier 28 can be moved.
- the holder 42 is designed to clamp the carrier 28 to the cross bar 32.
- the holder 42 is designed to be arranged in a form-fitting manner on the cross bar 32, it being possible for the carrier 28 to be jammed by connecting the two parts of the holder 42.
- other constructive configurations are also conceivable here.
- Fig. 15 shows not only the work stations can be arranged on the carriers 28 or the frame 12, but also the blank magazines 22, 24 arranged outside the frame 12.
- the associated servomotors 43 are integrated in the carrier 28.
- the supports 28 are formed from an upper chord 44 and a lower chord 45, between which the servomotors 43 are arranged ( Fig. 18 ).
- Upper chord 44 and lower chord 45 can be connected to a web and / or at the edge via head plates 47, which can also be used for fastening to the rest of the frame 12.
- the servomotors 43 are arranged at the level of the zero line or the neutral fiber of the carrier 28.
- Fig. 18 Furthermore shows Fig. 18 that the servomotors 43 are arranged in a space-saving alignment.
- Toothed belts 48, 49 driven by the servomotors 43 can be arranged running on both sides of the carrier 28. In this way it is possible to overlap the work areas of the work stations in the longitudinal direction of the beams 28 ( Fig. 17 ). In the present case, a working area 51 of a gripping member 37 and a working area 52 of a slide 36 overlap. This can also be implemented in the case of other organs.
- the organs of the workstations are guided in the X axis on the linear axes 34, 35.
- guides 53 are provided on the supports 28, along which carriages 54 can be moved.
- the organs can also be displaced in height, that is to say along the Z axis 55.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackungsmaschine mit einer oder mehreren Arbeitsstationen zum Handhaben und/oder Fördern und/oder Verpacken und/oder Palettieren von Produkten bzw. Zuschnitten aus Verpackungsmaterial für die Verpackung der Produkte, wobei die Arbeitsstationen an einem Gestell der Verpackungsmaschine gelagert sind, und wobei die Produkte entlang eines vorgesehenen Produktflusses entlang der Arbeitsstationen transportiert werden, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a packaging machine with one or more workstations for handling and / or conveying and / or packaging and / or palletizing products or blanks from packaging material for packaging the products, the workstations being mounted on a frame of the packaging machine, and wherein the products are transported along an intended product flow along the work stations, according to the preamble of claim 1.
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Das (Maschinen-)Gestell einer Verpackungsmaschine dient als Tragkonstruktion für die einzelnen Arbeitsstationen bzw. deren Organe, Aggregate, etc. Entsprechend der Größe und der Art der Verpackungsmaschine, sowie gegebenenfalls anderer Faktoren kommen entsprechende Gestelle zum Einsatz, die zumindest hinsichtlich der Größe an die jeweilige Verpackungsmaschine angepasst sind, oft aber auch hinsichtlich der aufzunehmenden Lasten.The (machine) frame of a packaging machine serves as a supporting structure for the individual workstations or their organs, units, etc. Depending on the size and type of the packaging machine, as well as other factors, appropriate frames are used, at least in terms of size respective packaging machine are adapted, but often also with regard to the loads to be absorbed.
Die Gestelle können jeweils individuell an die Verpackungsmaschine angepasst bzw. entsprechend konstruiert werden. Dies macht jedoch in der Regel eine Lagerhaltung unmöglich bzw. nicht sinnvoll. In der Regel werden die Gestelle in diesem Fall jeweils individuell gefertigt, was zu hohen Kosten und längeren Herstellungs- bzw. Lieferzeiten führt.The frames can be individually adapted to the packaging machine or constructed accordingly. However, this usually makes storage impossible or not useful. As a rule, the frames are individually manufactured in this case, which leads to high costs and longer production and delivery times.
Alternativ hierzu ist es bekannt Gestelle zu standardisieren, beispielsweise in Form von Modulen. Einzelne Module bilden dabei einen Teil des gesamten Gestells, welches entsprechend aus mehreren Modulen gebildet wird. Derartige Module lassen sich kostengünstig vorfertigen und für den späteren Bedarf lagern. Ein Nachteil derartiger Module kann aber darin gesehen werden, dass diese nur bedingt auf den jeweiligen Einsatzzweck zugeschnitten sind und dadurch beispielsweise hinsichtlich der Belastbarkeit überdimensioniert sein können. Zudem ist oftmals eine Anpassung der modulartigen Gestelle notwendig, um diese bei der Montage an die Verpackungsmaschine anzupassen. Darüber hinaus gestaltet es sich bei einer modularen Bauweise oftmals als schwierig, Arbeitsstationen unterzubringen, die sich über mehrere Module hinweg erstrecken. In solchen Fällen geht mit der Modulbauweise ein größerer konstruktiver Aufwand einher.As an alternative to this, it is known to standardize frames, for example in the form of modules. Individual modules form part of the entire frame, which is made up of several modules. Such modules can be prefabricated inexpensively and stored for later use. A disadvantage of such modules can, however, be seen in the fact that they are only partially tailored to the respective application and can therefore be overdimensioned, for example with regard to the load capacity. In addition, it is often necessary to adapt the modular frames in order to adapt them to the packaging machine during assembly. In addition, with a modular design, it is often difficult to accommodate workstations that span several modules. In such cases, the modular design involves a greater amount of design work.
Hiervon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zu Grunde, Gestelle für Verpackungsmaschinen weiterzuentwickeln, insbesondere im Hinblick auf eine flexible Einsetzbarkeit bei geringen Herstellungs- und/oder Lagerkosten sowie im Hinblick auf eine hohe Verfügbarkeit.Proceeding from this, the invention is based on the object of further developing frames for packaging machines, in particular with regard to flexible use with low manufacturing and / or storage costs and with regard to high availability.
Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe wird ein Gestell entsprechend Anspruch 1 vorgeschlagen. Es ist demnach vorgesehen, dass Führungen, insbesondere Linearachsen für Organe der Arbeitsstationen an wenigstens einem Träger angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise erledigt sich der Bedarf für eine separate Befestigung. Ferner ist vorgesehen, dass Servomotoren zum Antrieb der an den Führungen angeordneten Organe der Arbeitsstationen in wenigstens einige Träger integriert sind. Ferner ist vorgesehen, dass die Servomotoren auf Höhe der Nulllinie bzw. neutralen Faser des jeweiligen Trägers angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise wird die Tragkraft der Träger nur geringfügig verringert.To solve this problem, a frame according to claim 1 is proposed. It is therefore provided that guides, in particular linear axes for organs of the work stations, are arranged on at least one carrier. In this way, the need for a separate attachment is done. It is further provided that servo motors for driving the organs of the work stations arranged on the guides are integrated in at least some carriers. It is further provided that the servo motors are arranged at the level of the zero line or neutral fiber of the respective carrier. In this way, the load capacity of the carrier is only slightly reduced.
In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Servomotoren in einer Flucht angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise können die Servomotoren platzsparend angeordnet werden.In a preferred embodiment it can be provided that the servomotors are aligned. In this way, the servomotors can be arranged to save space.
Wenn die Träger zur Aufnahme der Führungen sich vom Erweiterungsmodul bis in das Grundmodul erstrecken, ist es möglich, dass sich der Arbeitsbereich der an den entsprechenden Führungen angeordneten Organe der Arbeitsstationen bis in das Grundmodul erstreckt.If the carriers for receiving the guides extend from the expansion module into the basic module, it is possible for the working area of the organs of the work stations arranged on the corresponding guides to extend into the basic module.
Eine weitere Besonderheit kann darin bestehen, dass die Führungen derart an den Trägern angeordnet sind, dass sie sich entlang unterschiedlicher Seiten eines gemeinsamen Trägers erstrecken, derart, dass sich die Arbeitsbereiche der an den entsprechenden Führungen angeordneten Organe der Arbeitsstationen überlappen.Another special feature can be that the guides are arranged on the carriers in such a way that they extend along different sides of a common carrier, such that the working areas of the organs of the work stations arranged on the corresponding guides overlap.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Erweiterungsmodul Träger aufweist, die in unterschiedlichen Längen zur Verfügung gestellt werden, sodass die Abmessungen des Erweiterungsmoduls durch den Einsatz unterschiedlich langer Träger variierbar sind.According to a preferred development of the invention, it can be provided that the expansion module has supports which are provided in different lengths, so that the dimensions of the expansion module can be varied by using supports of different lengths.
Eine weitere Besonderheit kann darin bestehen, dass wenigstens einige Träger verschiebbar am Gestell angeordnet sind und vorzugsweise durch Verklemmen am Gestell arretierbar sind. Wenn zudem wenigstens einige Arbeitsstationen, die im Erweiterungsmodul positioniert sind, in Längsrichtung der Träger verschiebbar an denselben angeordnet sind, können die Arbeitsstationen durch Verschiebung entlang der Träger einerseits und Verschiebung der Träger am Gestell andererseits in zwei Richtungen parallel zur Längs- und Querachse im Erweiterungsmodul verschoben werden. Dies erlaubt eine flexible Aufstellung der Arbeitsstationen im Erweiterungsmodul ohne gravierenden konstruktiven Aufwand. Natürlich kann auch nur eine Verschiebbarkeit in einer Richtung bzw. Achse gegeben sein.Another special feature can be that at least some carriers are arranged displaceably on the frame and can preferably be locked on the frame by clamping. If, in addition, at least some workstations, which are positioned in the extension module, are arranged to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the carriers, the workstations can be moved in two directions parallel to the longitudinal and transverse axes in the extension module by displacement along the carriers on the one hand and displacement of the carriers on the frame on the other become. This allows the workstations to be set up flexibly in the expansion module without any major design effort. Of course, there can only be displacement in one direction or axis.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass im Grundmodul eine Gruppierstation angeordnet ist, der die zu verpackenden Produkte zuführbar sind, wobei das Grundmodul und/oder die Gruppierstation dazu eingerichtet ist, Produkte aus wenigstens zwei Richtungen anzunehmen.According to a preferred development of the invention, provision can be made for a grouping station to be arranged in the basic module, to which the products to be packaged can be fed, the basic module and / or the grouping station being set up to accept products from at least two directions.
In konstruktiver Hinsicht kann vorzugsweise vorgesehen sein, dass wenigstens einige Träger einen oder mehrere rechteckige Querschnitte aufweisen, wobei der oder die Querschnitte so angeordnet sind, dass Seitenflächen des Querschnitts geneigt gegenüber einer gedachten vertikalen Ebene angeordnet sind, vorzugsweise um 45°. Auf diese Weise kann einer Schmutzansammlung auf den Trägern entgegengewirkt werden.In terms of design, it can preferably be provided that at least some carriers have one or more rectangular cross sections, the cross section or sections being arranged such that side faces of the cross section are inclined with respect to an imaginary vertical plane, preferably by 45 °. In this way, dirt accumulation on the carriers can be counteracted.
Ferner ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass ein Schaltschrank zur Aufnahme wenigstens einer Steuerungseinrichtung für die Verpackungsmaschine dem Grundmodul zugeordnet ist. Auf diese Weise muss das Gestell nicht mehr zur Aufnahme des Schaltschranks angepasst werden.Furthermore, it is preferably provided that a control cabinet for receiving at least one control device for the packaging machine is assigned to the basic module. In this way, the frame no longer has to be adapted to accommodate the control cabinet.
Bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung erläutert. In dieser zeigen:
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Die Erfindung wird anhand einer Verpackungsmaschine 10 für Produkte 11 beschrieben. Bei den Produkten 11 kann es sich im Rahmen der Erfindung um beliebige Gegenstände handeln.The invention is described with reference to a
Innerhalb der Verpackungsmaschine 10 durchlaufen die Produkte 11 mehrere Arbeitsstationen in denen einzelne Verfahrensschritte durchgeführt werden, die im Zuge der Verpackung der Produkte 11 vorgesehen sind. Dabei werden die Produkte 11 entsprechend eines vorgesehenen Produktflusses 15 durch die Verpackungsmaschine 10 bzw. die Arbeitsstationen transportiert. In der Zeichnung ist der Produktfluss 15 jeweils durch Pfeile gekennzeichnet.Within the
Von Bedeutung für die vorliegende Erfindung ist die Konstruktion eines (Maschinen-) Gestells 12 der Verpackungsmaschine 10. Das Gestell 12 dient dazu, die einzelnen Arbeitsstationen aufzunehmen bzw. ein Lager für die Arbeitsstationen zu bieten. Entsprechend sind die Arbeitsstationen am Gestell montiert oder mittel- oder unmittelbar am Gestell gelagert.The construction of a (machine)
Das Gestell 12 ist in zwei Module gegliedert, nämlich ein Grundmodul 13 und ein Erweiterungsmodul 14. Denkbar ist, dass das Gestell auch mehr als jeweils ein Modul 13, 14 aufweist.The
Das Grundmodul 13 hat vorzugsweise fest vorgegebene Abmessungen und nimmt einen Schaltschrank 16 auf. Ferner ist in allen gezeigten Ausführungsbeispielen vorgesehen, dass im Grundmodul 13 eine Gruppierstation 17 angeordnet ist, in der die zugeführten Produkte 11 zu Gruppen zusammengestellt werden. Die Gruppierstation 17 ist damit die erste gezeigte Arbeitsstation.The
Im Anschluss an die Gruppierstation 17 verläuft der Produktfluss 15 quer zur ursprünglichen Richtung und die Gruppe von Produkten 11 gelangt in den Bereich einer oder mehrerer Arbeitsstationen, die im Erweiterungsmodul 14 angeordnet sind. Da die Anzahl und/oder Größe der folgenden Arbeitsstationen je nach herzustellender Packung 18 variieren kann, ist vorgesehen, dass die Abmessung des Erweiterungsmoduls 14 in Richtung des Produktflusses 15 variabel ist. Entsprechend kann das Erweiterungsmodul 14 in Richtung des Produktflusses 15 verlängert oder verkürzt werden. Um dieses Prinzip zu erläutern werden zunächst die
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Das Gestell 12 des Grundmoduls 13 verfügt im vorliegenden Fall über feste Abmessungen, insbesondere in Richtung des Produktflusses 15, und kann daher vorgefertigt werden. Dahingegen sind die Abmessungen des Erweiterungsmoduls 14 variabel, vornehmlich in Richtung des Produktflusses 15. Hierzu kommen beim Bau des Erweiterungsmoduls 14 unterschiedlich lange Träger 28 zum Einsatz, um die Abmessungen des Erweiterungsmoduls 14 anpassen zu können. Vorzugsweise können Träger 28 in Standardlängen zum Einsatz kommen, um die Herstellungskosten niedrig zu halten.In the present case, the
Es versteht sich, dass im Rahmen der Erfindung auch unterschiedliche Grundmodule 13 mit abweichenden Abmessungen vorgehalten werden können. Die Grundmodule 13 sollten aber vorgefertigt sein, um Anpassungen nach Möglichkeit gering zu halten. Denkbar ist aber auch, dass auch das Grundmodul 13 wie das Erweiterungsmodul 14 hinsichtlich der Abmessungen flexibel aufgebaut ist, wie nachfolgend geschildert wird.It goes without saying that, within the scope of the invention, different
Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel dienen die Träger 28 zur Verbindung eines Endstücks 29 des Gestelles 12 des Erweiterungsmoduls 14 mit dem Gestell 12 des Grundmoduls 13. Dabei verlaufen die Träger 28 parallel zum Produktfluss 15 im Erweiterungsmodul 14, sodass durch den Einsatz unterschiedlich langer Träger 28 die Abmessungen des Erweiterungsmoduls 14 an den jeweiligen Einsatzzweck bzw. an den benötigten Platz für die im Erweiterungsmodul 14 angeordneten Arbeitsstationen angepasst werden können.In the present exemplary embodiment, the
Es versteht sich, dass die Träger 28 auf der Seite des Grundmoduls 13 nicht unmittelbar am Grundmodul 13 befestigt sein müssen, sondern dass dort auch ein Endstück 29 angeordnet sein kann. Auch andere Lösungen als Auflager für die Träger 28 im Grundmodul 13 sind denkbar.It goes without saying that the
Das Endstück 29 verfügt im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel über zwei aufrechte Stützen 30 und einen oberen Querriegel 31, zudem ist ein unterer Querriegel 32 vorgesehen.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the
Das Endstück 29 kann durch eine Verkleidungsscheibe 33 verschlossen sein. Eine derartige Scheibe 33 kann auch das Grundmodul 13 aufweisen.The
Ferner verlaufen parallel zu den Trägern 28 mehrere Linearachsen 34, 35 zum Antrieb von Organen der Arbeitsstationen, wie beispielsweise Schieber 36, Greiforgane 37 oder dergleichen.Furthermore, a plurality of
An den Trägern 28 können ferner Halterungen 38 für Kabelkanäle 39 angeordnet sein.
Die Halterungen 38, Kabelkanäle 39 und Linearachsen 34, 35, die alle parallel zu den Trägern 28 verlaufend angeordnet sind, können wie die Träger 28 selbst in entsprechenden Längen bereitgehalten werden, um so an die Abmessungen des Erweiterungsmoduls 14 angepasst werden zu können. Denkbar ist auch, dass sich zumindest einige Träger 28 bis in den Bereich des Grundmoduls 13 erstrecken. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass der Arbeitsbereich der sich an den Trägern 28 bzw. Linearachsen 34, 35 angeordneten Organe bis in das Grundmodul 13 erstrecken kann (
Ferner ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass insbesondere die Linearachsen 34, 35 durchgehend in Richtung des Produktflusses 15 einteilig ausgebildet sind, also dass keine Achsen benutzt werden, deren Länge kürzer ist als die Länge des Erweiterungsmoduls 14, sodass nicht mehrere Linearachsen 34, 35 in der gleichen Ebene hintereinander vorgesehen werden müssen.Furthermore, it is preferably provided that in particular the
Die Variabilität der Abmessungen des Erweiterungsmoduls 14 ist auch in
Eine weitere Besonderheit ergibt sich aus
Darüber hinaus sind auch noch die Arbeitsstationen selbst in Längsrichtung der Träger 28 verschiebbar an diesen angeordnet. Hierdurch ergibt sich eine Verschiebbarkeit der Arbeitsstationen in einer zweite Achse bzw. Richtung.In addition, the workstations themselves are also arranged on the
Durch Kombination der beiden Maßnahmen können die entsprechenden Arbeitsstationen in zwei Richtungen bzw. Achsen im Erweiterungsmodul verschoben werden, um deren Position anzupassen.By combining the two measures, the corresponding workstations can be moved in two directions or axes in the expansion module in order to adjust their position.
Ferner zeigt
Weiterhin zeigt
Von den Servomotoren 43 angetriebene Zahnriemen 48, 49 können auf beiden Seiten des Trägers 28 verlaufend angeordnet sein. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, die Arbeitsbereiche der Arbeitsstationen in Längsrichtung der Träger 28 überlappen zu lassen (
In konstruktiver Hinsicht ist zu erwähnen, dass die Organe der Arbeitsstationen in der X-Achse an den Linearachsen 34, 35 geführt werden. Hierzu sind Führungen 53 an den Trägern 28 vorgesehen, entlang derer Laufwagen 54 verschiebbar sind. Ferner sind die Organe auch in der Höhe, also entlang der Z-Achse 55 verschiebbar.In terms of design, it should be mentioned that the organs of the workstations are guided in the X axis on the
Claims (12)
- Packaging machine having one or more workstations (17, 21, 25, 27) for handling and/or conveying and/or packaging and/or palletizing products (11) or blanks made of packaging material for packaging the products (11), wherein the workstations (17, 21, 25, 27) are mounted on a frame (12) of the packaging machine (10), and wherein the products (11) are transported in an intended product flow (15) along the workstations (17, 21, 25, 27), and wherein the frame (12) has a basic module (13), and wherein the frame (12) has at least one expansion module (14), which is variable in terms of its dimensions parallel to the product flow (15) and is arranged preferably in a manner immediately adjoining the basic module (13), characterized in that guides (53) for members (36, 37) of the workstations (17, 21, 25, 27) are arranged on one or more carriers (28), and in that servomotors (43) for driving the members (36, 37), arranged on the guides (53), of the workstations (17, 21, 25, 27) are integrated into at least some carriers (28), and in that the servomotors (43) are arranged at the level of the zero line or neutral axis of the respective carrier (28).
- Packaging machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that the servomotors (43) are arranged in an aligned manner.
- Packaging machine according to Claim 1 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the carriers (28) for receiving the guides (53) extend from the expansion module (14) into the basic module (13), such that the working area of the members (36, 37), arranged on the corresponding guides (53), of the workstations (17, 21, 25, 27) extends into the basic module (13).
- Packaging machine according to Claim 1 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the guides (53) are arranged on the carriers (28) such that they extend along different sides of a common carrier (28), such that the working areas (51, 52) of the members (36, 37), arranged on the corresponding guides (53), of the workstations (17, 21, 25, 27) overlap.
- Packaging machine according to Claim 1 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that the expansion module (14) has carriers (28) that are made available in different lengths, such that the dimensions of the expansion module (14) are variable by the use of carriers (28) with different lengths.
- Packaging machine according to Claim 5, characterized in that the frame (12) has a longitudinal axis (X) and a transverse axis (Y), wherein the carriers (28) are arranged in a manner directed parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) or transverse axis (Y), such that the dimension of the expansion module (14) along the respectively other axis (X, Y) is variable, wherein the carriers (28) are arranged preferably in a manner extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) of the frame (12).
- Packaging machine according to Claim 5 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that at least some carriers (28) are arranged in a displaceable manner on the frame (12) and are preferably lockable to the frame (12) by clamping.
- Packaging machine according to Claim 6 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that at least some workstations (21, 25, 27), which are positioned in the expansion module (14), are arranged on the carriers (28) so as to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction thereof, such that the workstations (21, 25, 27) are arranged in the expansion module (14) so as to be displaceable in two directions parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) and/or transverse axis (Y) by displacement along the carriers (28), on the one hand, and displacement of the carriers (28) on the frame (12), on the other.
- Packaging machine according to Claim 5 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that guides (53), arranged in a manner extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the carriers (28), for members (36, 37) of the workstations (17, 21, 25, 27) and/or holders (38) for cable ducts (39) are made available in different lengths, such that the guides (53) and/or holders (38) are adaptable to the dimensions of the expansion module (14) or the dimensions of the carriers (28) .
- Packaging machine according to Claim 1 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that a grouping station (17) is arranged in the basic module (13), the products (11) to be packaged being able to be fed to said grouping station (17), wherein the basic module (13) and/or the grouping station (17) is/are designed to receive products (11) from at least two directions.
- Packaging machine according to Claim 10, characterized in that at least some carriers (28) have one or more rectangular cross sections (40), wherein the cross sections (s) (40) is/are arranged such that side faces of the cross section (40) are arranged in an inclined manner with respect to an imaginary vertical plane, preferably at 45°.
- Packaging machine according to Claim 1 or one of the other preceding claims, characterized in that a control cabinet (16) for receiving at least one control device for the packaging machine (10) is assigned (only) to the basic module (13).
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