EP3475174A1 - Container handling machine for processing packaging materials - Google Patents

Container handling machine for processing packaging materials

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EP3475174A1
EP3475174A1 EP17726907.3A EP17726907A EP3475174A1 EP 3475174 A1 EP3475174 A1 EP 3475174A1 EP 17726907 A EP17726907 A EP 17726907A EP 3475174 A1 EP3475174 A1 EP 3475174A1
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container treatment
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Ingo RÜCKSTEIN
Markus Koslowski
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KHS GmbH
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
    • B67C3/02—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
    • B67C3/22—Details

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  • the invention relates to a container treatment machine for processing of packaging materials, in particular in the form of bottles, cans or the like containers or packages of blanks made of flat material, according to the
  • a machine shroud i. a machine protection essential to the
  • Transport device at least partially encloses along the transport route and thus defines a protected space in which the
  • the machine protection comprises, for example, a plurality of wall elements which are located between two adjacent ones
  • Wall elements form a machine protection opening.
  • the wall elements are made for example of a transparent plastic material.
  • Basic unit which has the circulating transport device to perform a variety of treatment methods on containers, for example bottles, by using appropriate treatment modules or aggregates.
  • These treatment modules which are designed for the respective treatment and, for example, labeling and / or printing modules, camera modules, alignment modules for aligning the containers, etc., are the respective
  • Treatment method according to provided in different number and / or shape and / or position and / or proportions on the base unit, preferably by releasably docking to a machine frame of the base unit. Already when docking the treatment modules at the
  • Tank handling machine has a leak-proof alignment
  • a suitable opening between the wall elements in the machine protection hereinafter referred to as
  • Machining opening designated, required so that the relevant module with its directly interacting with the containers during the treatment module section extends from the outside into the protected space of the machine protection.
  • Treatment module adapted to the maximum width or for the
  • Treatment module designed with the maximum width If subsequently smaller, ie in particular narrower, treatment modules are provided at this working position on the transport device of the container treatment machine, then the machine protection opening designed for the maximum width must be reduced to the width dimension of the narrower treatment module by additional wall or lining pieces. For this purpose, additional linings are often provided. Moreover, when converting the container treatment machine to another treatment module, it is necessary to install and remove the machine protection from the transport device and the treatment module itself.
  • the invention has the object of disclosing a container treatment machine for processing of packaging, especially in the form of bottles or similar containers, with which the aforementioned disadvantages are avoided and in particular provides a flexible as possible to the different standard sizes of the treatment modules adaptable machine protection opening.
  • a connection element according to the patent claim 1 is formed.
  • An essential feature of the container treatment machine for processing packaging, in particular in the form of bottles or similar containers, consists in that the at least one centering and docking unit has an adjustable holding device for receiving the at least two wall elements, via which the width of the machine protection opening is adjustable , This makes it particularly advantageous for all standard sizes of treatment modules
  • standardized, ie uniformly usable centering and docking unit provided, which according to the invention comprises an adjustable holding device on which the at least two wall elements are arranged, which are the
  • Machine protection opening to be adapted to a respective width dimension of the corresponding coupled in the working position treatment module.
  • the holding device may comprise at least one adjustable telescopic unit, by means of which the width of the machine protection opening is adjustable.
  • Telescope unit each having a substantially vertically to the telescope unit oriented, rod-like holding means, on each of which a wall element is receivable.
  • the telescope unit comprises a first and a second adjustable telescopic unit, wherein on the first adjustable telescopic unit, a first rod-like holding means and the second adjustable telescopic unit, a second rod-like holding means is added.
  • the first telescope unit can be adjustable in dependence on the second telescope unit.
  • the first and / or second telescopic unit can also be designed as a telescopic rail adjustable in its length.
  • first and / or second rod-like holding means may be formed as a bar profile with at least one profile recess extending along the longitudinal extent of the bar profile.
  • at least the two wall elements accommodated by means of the first and second holding means can each have an engagement section which engages precisely in the respective profile recess of the corresponding holding means.
  • the holding device can be mechanically fastened to the treatment module via a locking device in a locking position.
  • the locking device can at least one
  • the wall elements forming the machine protection can be connected to one another in an articulated manner at least in sections along the transport path via articulation points.
  • Packaging are in the context of the invention in particular cans, bottles, but also tubes, Pourches, each made of metal, glass and / or plastic, but also other packaging, which are suitable for filling liquid or viscous products.
  • FIG. 1 in a simplified schematic representation and in plan view a
  • FIG. 2 shows a partial representation of the container treatment machine according to FIG. 1 together with a treatment module docked to the machine or to the machine frame;
  • FIG. Fig. 3 in a simplified perspective view of an exemplary
  • the container treatment machine generally designated 1 in the figures serves to treat packaging means 2 in the form of, for example, bottles or similar containers and comprises a transport device 3 with which the containers 2 are conveyed along at least one of at least one transport path TS
  • the transport device 3 can be designed in the manner known to the person skilled in the art as a rotor which can be driven peripherally around a vertical machine axis MA in the direction of the arrow A, at the circumference of which at regular angular intervals around the machine axis MA a multiplicity of container receiving positions 4 are formed. More in detail is the
  • Machine frame 1 on which the rotating rotor 3 is arranged rotatably about the machine axis MA.
  • container receiving positions 4 which are supplied with an outer conveyor 5 container 2 via a container inlet 6 each individually and upright, ie with its container axis in the vertical direction oriented, handed over.
  • the treated containers 2 are removed at a container outlet 7 for forwarding to an external conveyor 8.
  • the standing on the container receiving positions 4 container 2 are moved with the rotating rotor 3 at least one treatment module 9, which, depending on the specific training of
  • Container treatment machine 1 may be a treatment module 9 of different design and / or size, for example, a labeling module with labeling in training the container treatment machine 1 as a labeling machine for
  • Labeling the container or as a printing station or printing module in training the container treatment machine 1 as a printing press for printing the container 2, etc.
  • Treatment modules 9 are provided, of which during operation of the
  • Container treatment machine 1 each one of the at least one
  • Machine frame 1 1 is docked, while the remaining treatment modules 9 are in a waiting position.
  • Treatment machine 1 is aligned. To dock the respective
  • Treatment module 9 assumes the required target position after docking with the greatest possible accuracy.
  • the rotor 3 is at least on the angular range of its rotational movement along the transport path TS between the container inlet formed by the transport star 6 and the container outlet formed by the transport star 7 of a machine panel or a
  • Machine protection 20 surrounded or limited.
  • the machine guard 20 extends along the partially circular transport path TS to the vertical
  • Machine axis MA and includes, for example, a plurality of polygonal successively arranged wall elements 21, so that the rotor 3 is at least partially along the transport path TS of the plurality of wall elements 21 comprehensive machine protection 20 is limited.
  • the individual wall elements 21 can face with their machine axis MA
  • the machine protection 20 limits or encloses a protected space 20.1, which can be provided in a number of standard sizes or types or adapted to the diameter of the rotor, depending on the diameter of the respective container treatment machine 1 or its rotor 3. More in detail, the individual wall elements 21 can each be articulated to each other via hinge points 23, so that an adaptation when setting up the machine guard 20 to the diameter of the rotor 3 can be carried out.
  • the machine guard 20 can be extended by an almost arbitrary number of wall elements 21, which can then be articulated by means of respectively additional hinge points 23 to the already existing wall elements 21, that is, connected.
  • the machine guard 20 has at least one machine protection opening 22, through which the machine in the
  • Working position 10 docked treatment module 9 with his with the containers. 2 co-operating part extends from the outside of the machine guard 20 in the protected space 20.1 or passed through the machine protection opening 22.
  • the machine protection opening 22 between two adjacent wall elements 21 forms with a predetermined width VB, through which the at least one interchangeable treatment module 9 in the position fixed with the centering and docking 12 supported working position 10 with at least one module section in 9.1 in the machine protection 20 limited space 20.1 extends.
  • VB predetermined width VB
  • Machine protection opening 22 is formed as a kind of gap with the predetermined width VB between two wall elements 21, which, however, is closed again by the treatment module 9 is received in this gap, while the remaining, so no machine protection opening 22 forming wall elements 21 immediately after each other, ie without Gap, are arranged.
  • the at least one centering and docking unit 12 has an adjustable holding device 30, schematically indicated in FIGS. 1 and 2, for receiving the at least two wall elements 21, between which the at least one machine protection opening 22 is formed with a predetermined width VB and through which at least one exchangeable treatment module 9 with at least one module section 9.1 extends into the space 20.1 delimited by the machine guard 20.
  • different treatment modules 9, 9 ', 9 can be coupled to the working position 10 by means of the centering and docking unit 12, depending on the design and intended use.
  • the treatment modules 9, 9', 9 can be used as labeling and / or pressure modules, camera modules, alignment modules for aligning the container, etc. may be formed.
  • These different treatment modules 9, 9 ', 9 can be coupled to the respective treatment process in different numbers and / or shape and / or position and / or size ratios by means of the centering and docking unit 12 on the machine frame 1 1.
  • the different treatment modules 9, 9 ', 9 " can have different width dimensions BA1, BA2 and BA3, which define the predetermined width VB of the machine protection opening 22 or determine the predetermined width V.
  • the centering and docking unit 12 according to the invention is by means of the adjustable holding device 30 adapted to the width B of
  • Machine protection opening 22 to the width dimensions BA1, BA2, BA3 of
  • a plurality of machine protection openings 22 can be formed on the area bounded by the machine guard 20 along the transport path TS, through which a replaceable treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 "in the working position 10 fixed in position with the centering and docking unit 12 with at least one module section 9.1 extends into a space 20.1 bounded by the machine guard 20.
  • Each centering and docking unit 12 can have an adjustable holding device 30 for receiving the at least two wall elements 21
  • Width dimensions BA1, BA2 and BA3 be provided on the container treatment machine 1. Between two adjacent ones
  • the centering and docking unit 12 in this case has at least one mounting plate 12.1 and at least two centering and coupling elements 12.2. Consequently, the centering and docking unit 12 with the mounting plate 12.1 at the bottom of one of the machine frame 1 1 for exactly aligned in relation to the rotor 3 and the local standing surfaces arranging the treatment modules 9, 9 ', 9 " formed machine table 14 provided, in particular fixed but releasably arranged, for example screwed. In particular, so that the centering and docking unit 12 fixed in position on the mounting plate 12.1 attached to the machine frame 1 1.
  • the at least two centering and coupling elements 12.2 are for example provided on the centering and docking unit 12 mutually offset in the circumferential direction of the rotor 3. On these machine-side centering and coupling elements 12.2 of the centering and docking unit 12 is the respective interchangeable
  • the centering and docking unit 12 has the adjustable holding device 30 for receiving or arranging the at least two wall elements 21, via which the width B of the machine protection opening 22 is adjustable.
  • the adjustable holding device 30 comprises at least one adjustable telescopic unit 31, by means of which the width B of the machine protection opening 22 is adjustable, wherein at their respective free ends FE1, FE2 each a substantially vertical to the telescope unit 31 aligned, rod-like holding means 32.1, 32.2 is provided on each of which a wall element 21 is arranged or received.
  • the at least one telescope unit 31 extends substantially parallel to the ground or base 13 and thus in a perpendicular to the machine axis MA.
  • the telescope unit 31 comprises a first and a second adjustable in the horizontal length telescope unit 31 .1, 31 .2, wherein the first adjustable telescope unit 31 .1 a first rod-like holding means 32.1 and the second adjustable telescopic unit 31 .2 a second rod-like holding means 32.2 is assigned.
  • Telescopic unit 31 .1, 31 .2 as adjustable in length telescopic rail
  • first telescope unit 31 .1 in dependence, ie in mechanical positive coupling, to the second telescope unit 31 .2 is adjustable.
  • the respective rod-like holding means 32.1, 32.2 is aligned parallel to the machine axis MA aligned with the first and second telescopic unit 31 .1, 31 .2.
  • the rod-like holding means 32.1, 32.2 can be designed as rod profiles which are substantially square in cross-section and have at least one bar along the longitudinal extension of the bar profile
  • Profile recess 33 for receiving the at least two wall elements 21 may be formed.
  • the wall element 21 can then, for example in the region of its free vertical end face, have an engagement section 21 .1 formed in an accurately fitting manner to the profile recess 33, by means of which a mechanical connection between the wall element 21 and the holding means 32.1, 32.2 can be produced.
  • the vertically extending engagement portion 21 .1 of the wall element 21 can be inserted into the profile recess 33 of the holding means 32.1, 32.2 for this purpose.
  • the length of the holding means 32.1, 32.2 is preferably adapted to the vertical extent of the wall elements 21 in the region of the engagement section 21 .1.
  • the width B of the holding device 30 via a horizontal
  • the first and / or second telescopic unit 31 .1, 31 .2 adjustable formed by this means the provided on the respective telescopic unit 31 .1, 31 .2 holding means 32.1, 32.2 toward each other and away from each other , So be moved horizontally, so that between the holding means 32.1, 32.2 a machine guard opening 22 different width B can be adjusted.
  • the holding device 30, in particular the first and / or second rod-like holding means 32.1, 32.2, via a Locking device 34 can be fastened mechanically to the treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 ", for example, the locking device 34 can for this purpose have a pawl lever 35 which can be freely pivoted about an axis and which can be locked in one
  • Locking position in engagement with a locking element 36, for example a locking pin is, by the Kinkelhebel 35, the locking element 36, for example, engages behind in the locking position.
  • a locking element 36 for example a locking pin
  • the latch lever 35 is assigned to a profile bar 9.2 a treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 ", wherein this in the
  • Locking position in engagement with a locking means 32.1, 32.2 associated locking element 36 is engaged.
  • the latch lever 35 is assigned to the holding means 32.1, 32.2 and the locking element 36 is assigned to the treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 ", for example its profile bar 9.2 may be provided for this purpose that the safety switch 37 has a switching contact, which is actuated in particular in the locking position of the pawl lever 35.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a container handling machine for processing packaging materials (2), in particular in the form of bottles or similar containers, comprising a transport device (3), by means of which the packaging materials (2) are movable along a transport section (TS), past at least one handling module (9, 9', 9"), which is interchangeably provided at at least one working position (10), wherein the respective interchangeable handling module (9, 9', 9") can be coupled, fixed in the working position (10), to a machine frame (11) via at least one centering and docking unit (12), wherein the transport device (3) is delimited, at least in sections, along the transport section (TS) by a machine guard (20) comprising at least a plurality of wall elements (21) which forms at least one machine guard opening (22), having a specified width (VB), between at least two wall elements (21), through which the at least one interchangeable handling module (9, 9', 9"), in the working position (10), fixed in position by the centering and docking unit (12), protrudes at least one module section (9.1) into a chamber (20.1) delimited by the machine guard (20), characterized in that the at least one centering and docking unit (12) has an adjustable holding device (30) for receiving the at least two wall elements (21), via which the width (B) of the machine guard opening (22) is adjustable.

Description

Behälterbehandlungsmaschine zum Bearbeiten von Packmitteln  Container treatment machine for processing packaging
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Behalterbehandlungsmaschine zum Bearbeiten von Packmitteln, insbesondere in Form von Flaschen, Dosen oder dergleichen Behälter oder Verpackungen aus Zuschnitten aus Flachmaterial, gemäß dem The invention relates to a container treatment machine for processing of packaging materials, in particular in the form of bottles, cans or the like containers or packages of blanks made of flat material, according to the
Oberbegriff des Patentanspruch 1 . Preamble of claim 1.
Aus Gründen des Arbeitsschutzes ist bei Behälterbehandlungsmaschinen eine Maschinenverkleidung, d.h. ein Maschinenschutz unerlässlich, der die For reasons of health and safety, in container handling machines, a machine shroud, i. a machine protection essential to the
Transporteinrichtung zumindest abschnittsweise entlang der Transportstrecke umschließt und damit einen geschützten Raum definiert, in dem die Transport device at least partially encloses along the transport route and thus defines a protected space in which the
Transporteinrichtung angeordnet ist. Der Maschinenschutz umfasst hierfür beispielsweise mehrere Wandelemente, die zwischen zwei benachbarten Transport device is arranged. For this purpose, the machine protection comprises, for example, a plurality of wall elements which are located between two adjacent ones
Wandelementen eine Maschinenschutzöffnung ausbilden. Die Wandelemente sind dabei beispielsweise aus einem durchsichtigen Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt. Wall elements form a machine protection opening. The wall elements are made for example of a transparent plastic material.
Durch eine Modulbauweise, wie sie bei modernen Behälterbehandlungsmaschinen zunehmend zum Tragen kommt, ist es möglich, unter Verwendung einer By a modular design, as it comes increasingly in modern container treatment machines to bear, it is possible using a
Grundeinheit, die die umlaufende Transporteinrichtung aufweist, unterschiedlichste Behandlungsverfahren an Behältern, beispielsweise an Flaschen durchzuführen, und zwar durch Verwendung entsprechender Behandlungsmodule oder -aggregate. Diese Behandlungsmodule, die für die jeweilige Behandlung ausgebildet und beispielsweise Etikettier- und/oder Druckmodule, Kameramodule, Ausrichtmodule zum Ausrichten der Behälter usw. sind, werden dem jeweiligen Basic unit, which has the circulating transport device to perform a variety of treatment methods on containers, for example bottles, by using appropriate treatment modules or aggregates. These treatment modules, which are designed for the respective treatment and, for example, labeling and / or printing modules, camera modules, alignment modules for aligning the containers, etc., are the respective
Behandlungsverfahren entsprechend in unterschiedlicher Anzahl und/oder Form und/oder Position und/oder Größenverhältnisse an der Grundeinheit vorgesehen, und zwar vorzugsweise durch wieder lösbares Andocken an ein Maschinengestell der Grundeinheit. Um bereits beim Andocken der Behandlungsmodule an der Treatment method according to provided in different number and / or shape and / or position and / or proportions on the base unit, preferably by releasably docking to a machine frame of the base unit. Already when docking the treatment modules at the
Behälterbehandlungsmaschine eine lagestabile Ausrichtung dieser  Tank handling machine has a leak-proof alignment
Behandlungsmodule zu erreichen, ist es üblich, die Behandlungsmodule über Andock- und Zentrierelemente an der Behälterbehandlungsmaschine bzw. an dessen Maschinengestell mechanisch lösbar anzuordnen. Für die unterschiedlichen Behandlungsmodule ist jeweils eine passende Öffnung zwischen den Wandelementen in dem Maschinenschutz, nachstehend als To achieve treatment modules, it is customary to arrange the treatment modules via docking and centering on the container treatment machine or on the machine frame mechanically releasable. For each of the different treatment modules, a suitable opening between the wall elements in the machine protection, hereinafter referred to as
Maschinenschutzöffnung bezeichnet, erforderlich, damit das betreffende Modul mit seinem unmittelbar mit den Behältern bei der Behandlung zusammenwirkenden Modulabschnitt von außen her in den geschützten Raum des Maschinenschutzes hineinreicht. Üblicherweise wird hierbei die Maschinenschutzöffnung an das Machining opening designated, required so that the relevant module with its directly interacting with the containers during the treatment module section extends from the outside into the protected space of the machine protection. Usually in this case the machine protection opening to the
Behandlungsmodul mit der maximalen Breite angepasst bzw. für das Treatment module adapted to the maximum width or for the
Behandlungsmodul mit der maximalen Breite ausgelegt. Sollen anschließend kleinere, also insbesondere schmälere Behandlungsmodule an dieser Arbeitsposition an der Transporteinrichtung des Behälterbehandlungsmaschine vorgesehen sein, so muss die auf die maximale Breite ausgelegte Maschinenschutzöffnung durch zusätzliche Wand- oder Verkleidungstücke auf das Breitenmaß des schmäleren Behandlungsmoduls verkleinert werden. Hierfür werden oftmals Zusatzverkleidungen vorgesehen. Zudem ist beim Umrüsten der Behälterbehandlungsmaschine auf ein anderes Behandlungsmodul ein An- und Abbau des Maschinenschutzes von der Transporteinrichtung sowie dem Behandlungsmodul selbst erforderlich. Treatment module designed with the maximum width. If subsequently smaller, ie in particular narrower, treatment modules are provided at this working position on the transport device of the container treatment machine, then the machine protection opening designed for the maximum width must be reduced to the width dimension of the narrower treatment module by additional wall or lining pieces. For this purpose, additional linings are often provided. Moreover, when converting the container treatment machine to another treatment module, it is necessary to install and remove the machine protection from the transport device and the treatment module itself.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Behälterbehandlungsmaschine zum Bearbeiten von Packmittel, insbesondere in Form von Flaschen oder dergleichen Behälter aufzuzeigen, mit der die vorgenannten Nachteile vermieden werden und die insbesondere eine möglichst flexibel an die unterschiedlichsten Standardgrößen der Behandlungsmodule anpassbare Maschinenschutzöffnung bereitstellt. Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist ein Anschlusselement entsprechend dem Patentanspruch 1 ausgebildet. Die Unteransprüche betreffen dabei besonders vorteilhafte The invention has the object of disclosing a container treatment machine for processing of packaging, especially in the form of bottles or similar containers, with which the aforementioned disadvantages are avoided and in particular provides a flexible as possible to the different standard sizes of the treatment modules adaptable machine protection opening. To solve this problem, a connection element according to the patent claim 1 is formed. The dependent claims relate to particularly advantageous
Ausführungsvarianten der Erfindung. Embodiment variants of the invention.
Ein wesentliches Merkmal der Behälterbehandlungsmaschine zum Bearbeiten von Packmittel, insbesondere in Form von Flaschen oder dergleichen Behälter, besteht dabei darin, dass die wenigstens eine Zentrier- und Andockeinheit eine verstellbare Halteeinrichtung zur Aufnahme der wenigstens zwei Wandelemente aufweist, über welche die Breite der Maschinenschutzöffnung einstellbar ist. Besonders vorteilhaft wird damit eine für sämtliche Standardgrößen von Behandlungsmodulen An essential feature of the container treatment machine for processing packaging, in particular in the form of bottles or similar containers, consists in that the at least one centering and docking unit has an adjustable holding device for receiving the at least two wall elements, via which the width of the machine protection opening is adjustable , This makes it particularly advantageous for all standard sizes of treatment modules
standardisiert, also einheitlich verwendbare Zentrier- und Andockeinheit bereitgestellt, die erfindungsgemäß eine verstellbare Halteeinrichtung aufweist, an der die wenigstens zwei Wandelemente angeordnet sind, die die standardized, ie uniformly usable centering and docking unit provided, which according to the invention comprises an adjustable holding device on which the at least two wall elements are arranged, which are the
Maschinenschutzöffnung ausbilden. Damit wird eine besonders einfache und flexible Breitenverstellung der Maschinenschutzöffnung ermöglicht, die an die Train machine protection opening. This allows a particularly simple and flexible width adjustment of the machine protection opening, which is connected to the
unterschiedlichsten Standardgrößen der Behandlungsmodule anpassbar ist. Different standard sizes of treatment modules is customizable.
Besonders vorteilhaft kann mittels der Halteeinrichtung die Breite der Particularly advantageously, by means of the holding device, the width of the
Maschinenschutzöffnung an eine jeweilige Breitenabmessung des entsprechend in der Arbeitsposition angekoppelten Behandlungsmoduls anpassbar sein. Machine protection opening to be adapted to a respective width dimension of the corresponding coupled in the working position treatment module.
Bevorzugt kann die Halteeinrichtung wenigstens eine verstellbare Teleskopeinheit aufweisen, mittels der die Breite der Maschinenschutzöffnung einstellbar ist. Preferably, the holding device may comprise at least one adjustable telescopic unit, by means of which the width of the machine protection opening is adjustable.
Weiterhin vorteilhaft kann die Halteinrichtung im Bereich freier Enden der Further advantageously, the holding device in the region of free ends of
Teleskopeinheit jeweils ein im Wesentlichen vertikal zur Teleskopeinheit orientiertes, stangenartiges Haltemittel aufweisen, an dem jeweils ein Wandelement aufnehmbar ist. Telescope unit each having a substantially vertically to the telescope unit oriented, rod-like holding means, on each of which a wall element is receivable.
Es kann wiederum bevorzugt vorgesehen sein, dass die Teleskopeinheit eine erste und eine zweite verstellbare Teleskopeinheit aufweist, wobei an der ersten verstellbaren Teleskopeinheit ein erstes stangenartiges Haltemittel und an der zweiten verstellbaren Teleskopeinheit ein zweites stangenartiges Haltemittel aufgenommen ist. Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsvariante kann die erste Teleskopeinheit in Abhängigkeit zur zweiten Teleskopeinheit verstellbar sein. It may again be preferred that the telescope unit comprises a first and a second adjustable telescopic unit, wherein on the first adjustable telescopic unit, a first rod-like holding means and the second adjustable telescopic unit, a second rod-like holding means is added. According to an advantageous embodiment variant, the first telescope unit can be adjustable in dependence on the second telescope unit.
Bevorzugt kann die erste und/oder zweite Teleskopeinheit auch als eine in ihrer Länge verstellbare Teleskopschiene ausgebildet sein. Preferably, the first and / or second telescopic unit can also be designed as a telescopic rail adjustable in its length.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsvariante kann das erste und/oder zweite stangenartige Haltemittel als ein Stangenprofil mit wenigstens einer entlang der Längserstreckung des Stangenprofils verlaufenden Profilausnehmung ausgebildet sein. Nochmals vorteilhaft können zumindest die zwei mittels des ersten und zweiten Haltemittels aufgenommenen Wandelemente jeweils einen Eingriffsabschnitt aufweisen, der passgenau in die jeweilige Profilausnehmung des entsprechenden Haltemittels eingreift. In a further advantageous embodiment, the first and / or second rod-like holding means may be formed as a bar profile with at least one profile recess extending along the longitudinal extent of the bar profile. Once again advantageously, at least the two wall elements accommodated by means of the first and second holding means can each have an engagement section which engages precisely in the respective profile recess of the corresponding holding means.
Weiterhin bevorzugt kann die Halteeinrichtung über eine Verrieglungseinrichtung in einer Verriegelungsposition mechanisch an dem Behandlungsmodul befestigt sein. Auch vorteilhaft kann die Verriegelungseinrichtung zumindest einen Further preferably, the holding device can be mechanically fastened to the treatment module via a locking device in a locking position. Also advantageously, the locking device can at least one
Sicherungsschalter aufweisen, über den die Verriegelungsposition überwachbar ist.  Have safety switch, over which the locking position can be monitored.
Schließlich können die den Maschinenschutz bildenden Wandelemente zumindest abschnittsweise entlang der Transportstrecke jeweils über Gelenkstellen gelenkig miteinander verbunden sein. Finally, the wall elements forming the machine protection can be connected to one another in an articulated manner at least in sections along the transport path via articulation points.
„Packmittel" sind im Sinne der Erfindung insbesondere Dosen, Flaschen, aber auch Tuben, Pourches, jeweils aus Metall, Glas und/oder Kunststoff, aber auch andere Packmittel, die zum Abfüllen von flüssigen oder viskosen Produkten geeignet sind. "Packaging" are in the context of the invention in particular cans, bottles, but also tubes, Pourches, each made of metal, glass and / or plastic, but also other packaging, which are suitable for filling liquid or viscous products.
Der Ausdruck„im Wesentlichen" bzw.„etwa" bedeutet im Sinne der Erfindung Abweichungen vom jeweils exakten Wert um +/- 10%, bevorzugt um +/- 5% und/oder Abweichungen in Form von für die Funktion unbedeutenden Änderungen. Weiterbildungen, Vorteile und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Erfindung ergeben sich auch aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen und aus den Figuren. Dabei sind alle beschriebenen und/oder bildlich dargestellten Merkmale für sich oder in beliebiger Kombination grundsätzlich Gegenstand der Erfindung, unabhängig von ihrer Zusammenfassung in den Ansprüchen oder deren The expression "essentially" or "approximately" in the sense of the invention means deviations from the exact value by +/- 10%, preferably by +/- 5% and / or deviations in the form of changes that are insignificant for the function. Further developments, advantages and applications of the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments and from the figures. In this case, all described and / or illustrated features alone or in any combination, in principle, the subject of the invention, regardless of their summary in the claims or their
Rückbeziehung. Auch wird der Inhalt der Ansprüche zu einem Bestandteil der Beschreibung gemacht. Dependency. Also, the content of the claims is made an integral part of the description.
Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand der Figuren an Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigen: Fig. 1 in vereinfachter schematischer Darstellung und in Draufsicht eineThe invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures of exemplary embodiments. Show it: Fig. 1 in a simplified schematic representation and in plan view a
Behalterbehandlungsmaschine umlaufender Bauart in Form einer Etikettiermaschine; Behalterbehandlungsmaschine circulating design in the form of a labeling machine;
Fig. 2 die Behalterbehandlungsmaschine gemäß der Figur 1 in Teildarstellung zusammen mit einem an die Maschine bzw. an das Maschinengestell angedockten Behandlungsmodul; Fig. 3 in vereinfachter perspektivischer Darstellung eine beispielhafte FIG. 2 shows a partial representation of the container treatment machine according to FIG. 1 together with a treatment module docked to the machine or to the machine frame; FIG. Fig. 3 in a simplified perspective view of an exemplary
Ausführungsvariante einer erfindungsgemäßen Zentrier- und Andockeinheit mit verstellbarer Halteeinrichtung und daran angeordneten Wandelementen, Fig. 4 in einer Detaildarstellung eine Verriegelungseinrichtung für die  Embodiment of a centering and docking unit according to the invention with adjustable holding device and arranged wall elements, Fig. 4 in a detailed view of a locking device for the
stangenartigen Haltemittel der verstellbaren Halteeinrichtung.  rod-like holding means of the adjustable holding device.
Die in den Figuren allgemein mit 1 bezeichnete Behälterbehandlungsmaschine dient zum Behandeln von Packmitteln 2 in Form von beispielsweise Flaschen oder dergleichen Behältern und umfasst eine Transporteinrichtung 3 mit der die Behälter 2 entlang einer Transportstrecke TS an wenigstens einem an zumindest einer The container treatment machine generally designated 1 in the figures serves to treat packaging means 2 in the form of, for example, bottles or similar containers and comprises a transport device 3 with which the containers 2 are conveyed along at least one of at least one transport path TS
Arbeitsposition 10 austauschbar vorgesehenen Behandlungsmodul 9 vorbei bewegbar sind. Insbesondere kann die Transporteinrichtung 3 in der dem Fachmann bekannten Weise als ein um eine vertikale Maschinenachse MA in Richtung des Pfeils A umlaufend antreibbarer Rotor ausgebildet sein, an dessen Umfang in gleichmäßigen Winkelabständen um die Maschinenachse MA verteilt eine Vielzahl von Behälteraufnahmepositionen 4 ausgebildet sind. Mehr im Detail ist die Working position 10 replaceable provided treatment module 9 are moved past. In particular, the transport device 3 can be designed in the manner known to the person skilled in the art as a rotor which can be driven peripherally around a vertical machine axis MA in the direction of the arrow A, at the circumference of which at regular angular intervals around the machine axis MA a multiplicity of container receiving positions 4 are formed. More in detail is the
Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 umlaufender Bauart ausgebildet und besitzt u.a. an einem mit mehreren Füßen 15 (in Figur 2 exemplarisch nur ein Fuß 15 gezeigt) auf einem Untergrund bzw. Boden 13 aufstehenden Maschinenrahmen bzw. Container processing machine 1 of rotating design trained and has u.a. At a with several feet 15 (in Figure 2 only one foot 15 shown by way of example) on a substrate or floor 13 upstanding machine frame or
Maschinengestell 1 1 , an dem der umlaufende Rotor 3 um die Maschinenachse MA rotierbar angeordnet ist. An die Behälteraufnahmepositionen 4 werden die mit einem äußeren Transporteur 5 zugeführten Behälter 2 über einen Behältereinlauf 6 jeweils einzeln und aufrechtstehend, d. h. mit ihrer Behälterachse in vertikaler Richtung orientiert, übergeben. Von den Behälteraufnahmepositionen 4 werden die behandelten Behälter 2 an einem Behälterauslauf 7 zur Weiterleitung an einen äußeren Transporteur 8 entnommen. Die auf den Behälteraufnahmepositionen 4 aufstehenden Behälter 2 werden mit dem umlaufenden Rotor 3 an wenigstens einem Behandlungsmodul 9 vorbeibewegt, welches in Abhängigkeit von der speziellen Ausbildung der Machine frame 1 1, on which the rotating rotor 3 is arranged rotatably about the machine axis MA. At the container receiving positions 4 which are supplied with an outer conveyor 5 container 2 via a container inlet 6 each individually and upright, ie with its container axis in the vertical direction oriented, handed over. From the container receiving positions 4, the treated containers 2 are removed at a container outlet 7 for forwarding to an external conveyor 8. The standing on the container receiving positions 4 container 2 are moved with the rotating rotor 3 at least one treatment module 9, which, depending on the specific training of
Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 ein Behandlungsmodul 9 unterschiedlichster Bauart und/oder Größe sein kann, beispielsweise ein Etikettiermodul mit Etikettieraggregat bei Ausbildung der Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 als Etikettiermaschine zum Container treatment machine 1 may be a treatment module 9 of different design and / or size, for example, a labeling module with labeling in training the container treatment machine 1 as a labeling machine for
Etikettieren der Behälter, oder als Druckstation oder Druckmodul bei Ausbildung der Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 als Druckmaschine zum Bedrucken der Behälter 2 usw. Um die Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 für unterschiedliche Behandlungen mit unterschiedlichen Behandlungsmodulen 9 nutzen zu können, beispielsweise zum Etikettieren von Behältern 2 unterschiedlicher Form und/oder Größe mit in ihrer Art und/oder Größe unterschiedlichen Etiketten oder aber zum Bedrucken der Behälter 2 mit unterschiedlichen, beispielsweise an die Art und/oder Größe des jeweiligen Druckbildes angepassten unterschiedlichen Druckköpfen usw., sind mehrere Labeling the container, or as a printing station or printing module in training the container treatment machine 1 as a printing press for printing the container 2, etc. To use the container treatment machine 1 for different treatments with different treatment modules 9, for example for labeling containers 2 different shape and / or size with different in their type and / or size labels or for printing the container 2 with different, for example, adapted to the nature and / or size of the respective print image different printheads, etc., are several
Behandlungsmodule 9 vorgesehen, von denen beim Betrieb der Treatment modules 9 are provided, of which during operation of the
Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 jeweils eines an der wenigstens einen Container treatment machine 1 each one of the at least one
Arbeitsposition 10 an die Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 bzw. an dem Working position 10 to the container treatment machine 1 or at the
Maschinengestell 1 1 angedockt ist, während sich die übrigen Behandlungsmodule 9 in einer Warteposition befinden. Machine frame 1 1 is docked, while the remaining treatment modules 9 are in a waiting position.
Speziell beim Etikettieren, beim Bedrucken aber auch bei anderen Behandlungsarten ist es erforderlich, dass das jeweils an die Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 angedockte Behandlungsmodul 9 sehr positionsgenau in Bezug auf die Especially when labeling, printing but also in other types of treatment, it is necessary that the respectively docked to the container treatment machine 1 treatment module 9 very accurate position with respect to the
Behandlungsmaschine 1 ausgerichtet ist. Um das Andocken des jeweiligen Treatment machine 1 is aligned. To dock the respective
Behandlungsmoduls 9 zu erleichtern und hierbei auch ein Ausrichten des To facilitate treatment module 9 and this also an alignment of the
Behandlungsmoduls 9 in Bezug auf die Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 bzw. den Maschinenrahmen 1 1 zu erreichen, ist es üblich und bekannt, das jeweilige austauschbare Behandlungsmodul 9 über eine in Figur 2 nur schematisch angedeutete Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 in der Arbeitsposition 10 lagefixiert an dem Maschinengestell 1 1 der Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 mechanisch anzukoppeln bzw. auszurichten. Somit wird sichergestellt, dass das To achieve treatment module 9 with respect to the container treatment machine 1 and the machine frame 1 1, it is common and known, the respective replaceable treatment module 9 via a in Figure 2 only schematically indicated centering and docking unit 12 in the working position 10 fixed in position on the machine frame 1 1 of the container treatment machine 1 mechanically couple or align. This ensures that the
Behandlungsmoduls 9 nach dem Andocken mit einer möglichst großen Genauigkeit die erforderliche Soll-Position einnimmt. Treatment module 9 assumes the required target position after docking with the greatest possible accuracy.
Aus Gründen des Unfallschutzes ist der Rotor 3 zumindest auf dem Winkelbereich seiner Drehbewegung entlang der Transportstrecke TS zwischen dem von dem Transportstern 6 gebildeten Behältereinlauf und dem von dem Transportstern 7 gebildeten Behälterauslauf von einer Maschinenverkleidung bzw. einem For reasons of accident protection, the rotor 3 is at least on the angular range of its rotational movement along the transport path TS between the container inlet formed by the transport star 6 and the container outlet formed by the transport star 7 of a machine panel or a
Maschinenschutz 20 umgeben bzw. begrenzt. Der Maschinenschutz 20 erstreckt sich entlang der teil kreisförmigen Transportstrecke TS um die vertikale  Machine protection 20 surrounded or limited. The machine guard 20 extends along the partially circular transport path TS to the vertical
Maschinenachse MA und umfasst beispielsweise eine Vielzahl von polygonartig aneinander anschließend angeordneter Wandelemente 21 , so dass der Rotor 3 zumindest abschnittsweise entlang der Transportstrecke TS von dem mehrere Wandelemente 21 umfassenden Maschinenschutz 20 begrenzt ist. Die einzelnen Wandelemente 21 können mit ihren der Maschinenachse MA zugewandten Machine axis MA and includes, for example, a plurality of polygonal successively arranged wall elements 21, so that the rotor 3 is at least partially along the transport path TS of the plurality of wall elements 21 comprehensive machine protection 20 is limited. The individual wall elements 21 can face with their machine axis MA
Oberflächenseiten jeweils parallel zur Maschinenachse MA des Rotors 3, d.h. in vertikalen Ebenen, ausgerichtet sein. Surface sides respectively parallel to the machine axis MA of the rotor 3, i. be aligned in vertical planes.
Der Maschinenschutz 20 begrenzt bzw. umschließt einen geschützten Raum 20.1 , der in Abhängigkeit vom Durchmesser der jeweiligen Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 bzw. dessen Rotors 3 in mehreren Standard-Größen oder -Typen bereitgestellt oder an den Durchmesser des Rotors angepasst werden kann. Mehr im Detail können die einzelnen Wandelemente 21 jeweils über Gelenkstellen 23 gelenkig miteinander verbunden sein, so dass damit eine Anpassung beim Aufstellen des Maschineschutzes 20 an den Durchmesser des Rotors 3 erfolgen kann. Der Maschinenschutz 20 ist dabei um eine nahezu beliebige Anzahl an Wandelementen 21 erweiterbar, die dann mittels jeweils zusätzlicher Gelenkstellen 23 an den bereits vorhandenen Wandelementen 21 angelenkt, also verbunden, werden können. The machine protection 20 limits or encloses a protected space 20.1, which can be provided in a number of standard sizes or types or adapted to the diameter of the rotor, depending on the diameter of the respective container treatment machine 1 or its rotor 3. More in detail, the individual wall elements 21 can each be articulated to each other via hinge points 23, so that an adaptation when setting up the machine guard 20 to the diameter of the rotor 3 can be carried out. The machine guard 20 can be extended by an almost arbitrary number of wall elements 21, which can then be articulated by means of respectively additional hinge points 23 to the already existing wall elements 21, that is, connected.
Im Bereich des austauschbaren Behandlungsmoduls 9 weist der Maschinenschutz 20 zumindest eine Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 auf, durch die das in der In the area of the exchangeable treatment module 9, the machine guard 20 has at least one machine protection opening 22, through which the machine in the
Arbeitsposition 10 angedockte Behandlungsmodul 9 mit seinem mit den Behältern 2 zusammenwirkenden Teil von der Außenseite des Maschinenschutzes 20 in den geschützten Raum 20.1 hineinreicht bzw. durch die Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 hindurchgeführt ist. Insbesondere bildet sich die Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 zwischen zwei benachbarten Wandelementen 21 mit einer vorgegebenen Breite VB aus, durch die das wenigstens eine austauschbare Behandlungsmodul 9 in der mit der Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 lagefixiert gehalterten Arbeitsposition 10 mit wenigstens einem Modulabschnitt in 9.1 in den von dem Maschinenschutz 20 begrenzten Raum 20.1 hineinreicht. In anderen Worten ist also die Working position 10 docked treatment module 9 with his with the containers. 2 co-operating part extends from the outside of the machine guard 20 in the protected space 20.1 or passed through the machine protection opening 22. In particular, the machine protection opening 22 between two adjacent wall elements 21 forms with a predetermined width VB, through which the at least one interchangeable treatment module 9 in the position fixed with the centering and docking 12 supported working position 10 with at least one module section in 9.1 in the machine protection 20 limited space 20.1 extends. In other words, that is the
Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 als eine Art Lücke mit der vorgegeben Breite VB zwischen zwei Wandelementen 21 ausgebildet, die jedoch wieder geschlossen wird, indem in dieser Lücke das Behandlungsmodul 9 aufgenommen ist, während die übrigen, also keine Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 ausbildenden Wandelemente 21 unmittelbar zueinander anschließend, also ohne Lücke, angeordnet sind. Erfindungsgemäß weist die wenigstens eine Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 eine in den Figuren 1 und 2 nur schematisch andeutete verstellbare Halteeinrichtung 30 zur Aufnahme der wenigstens zwei Wandelemente 21 auf, zwischen denen die zumindest eine Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 mit einer vorgegebenen Breite VB ausbildet ist und durch die das wenigstens eine austauschbare Behandlungsmodul 9 mit wenigstens einem Modulabschnitt 9.1 in den von dem Maschinenschutz 20 begrenzten Raum 20.1 hineinreicht. Ferner ist die erfindungsgemäß an der Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 vorgesehene verstellbare Halteeinrichtung 30 zur Einstellung, insbesondere variablen Veränderung, der Breite B der Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 ausgebildet. Machine protection opening 22 is formed as a kind of gap with the predetermined width VB between two wall elements 21, which, however, is closed again by the treatment module 9 is received in this gap, while the remaining, so no machine protection opening 22 forming wall elements 21 immediately after each other, ie without Gap, are arranged. According to the invention, the at least one centering and docking unit 12 has an adjustable holding device 30, schematically indicated in FIGS. 1 and 2, for receiving the at least two wall elements 21, between which the at least one machine protection opening 22 is formed with a predetermined width VB and through which at least one exchangeable treatment module 9 with at least one module section 9.1 extends into the space 20.1 delimited by the machine guard 20. Furthermore, the invention provided on the centering and docking unit 12 adjustable holding device 30 for setting, in particular variable change, the width B of the machine guard opening 22 is formed.
Durch die Modulbauweise der Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 können je nach Bauart und Verwendungszweck unterschiedliche Behandlungsmodule 9, 9', 9" an der Arbeitsposition 10 mittels der Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 angekoppelt sein. Beispielsweise können die Behandlungsmodule 9, 9', 9" als Etikettier- und/oder Druckmodule, Kameramodule, Ausrichtmodule zum Ausrichten der Behälter usw. ausgebildet sein. Diese unterschiedlichen Behandlungsmodule 9, 9', 9" können dem jeweiligen Behandlungsverfahren entsprechend in unterschiedlicher Anzahl und/oder Form und/oder Position und/oder Größenverhältnisse mittels der Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 an dem Maschinengestell 1 1 angekoppelt sein. Insbesondere können die unterschiedlichen Behandlungsmodule 9, 9', 9" dabei unterschiedliche Breitenabmessungen BA1 , BA2 sowie BA3 aufweisen, die die vorgegebene Breite VB der Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 definieren bzw. die vorgegebene Breite VB bestimmen. Die erfindungsgemäße Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 ist mittels der verstellbaren Halteeinrichtung 30 dazu ausgebildet, die Breite B der Due to the modular design of the container treatment machine 1, different treatment modules 9, 9 ', 9 "can be coupled to the working position 10 by means of the centering and docking unit 12, depending on the design and intended use. For example, the treatment modules 9, 9', 9" can be used as labeling and / or pressure modules, camera modules, alignment modules for aligning the container, etc. may be formed. These different treatment modules 9, 9 ', 9 "can be coupled to the respective treatment process in different numbers and / or shape and / or position and / or size ratios by means of the centering and docking unit 12 on the machine frame 1 1. In particular For example, the different treatment modules 9, 9 ', 9 "can have different width dimensions BA1, BA2 and BA3, which define the predetermined width VB of the machine protection opening 22 or determine the predetermined width V. The centering and docking unit 12 according to the invention is by means of the adjustable holding device 30 adapted to the width B of
Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 an die Breitenabmessungen BA1 , BA2, BA3 des  Machine protection opening 22 to the width dimensions BA1, BA2, BA3 of
Behandlungsmoduls 9, 9', 9", also an die vorgegebene Breite VB, anzupassen. Treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 ", ie to the predetermined width VB, adapt.
Beispielsweise können an dem von dem Maschinenschutz 20 begrenzten Bereich entlang der Transportstrecke TS mehrere Maschinenschutzoffnungen 22 ausgebildet sein, durch die jeweils ein austauschbares Behandlungsmodul 9, 9', 9" in der mit der Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 lagefixierten Arbeitsposition 10 mit wenigstens einem Modulabschnitt 9.1 in einen von dem Maschinenschutz 20 begrenzten Raum 20.1 hineinreicht. Eine jede Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 kann dabei eine verstellbare Halteeinrichtung 30 zur Aufnahme der wenigstens zwei Wandelemente 21 For example, a plurality of machine protection openings 22 can be formed on the area bounded by the machine guard 20 along the transport path TS, through which a replaceable treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 "in the working position 10 fixed in position with the centering and docking unit 12 with at least one module section 9.1 extends into a space 20.1 bounded by the machine guard 20. Each centering and docking unit 12 can have an adjustable holding device 30 for receiving the at least two wall elements 21
aufweisen, zwischen denen die jeweilige Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 mit einer jeweils vorgegebenen Breite VB ausbildet ist und durch die das entsprechend austauschbare Behandlungsmodul 9 mit wenigstens einem Modulabschnitt 9.1 in den von dem Maschinenschutz 20 begrenzten Raum 20.1 hineinreicht. Ferner ist eine jede an der entsprechenden Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 vorgesehene verstellbare Halteeinrichtung 30 zur Einstellung, insbesondere variablen between which the respective machine protection opening 22 is formed with a respective predetermined width VB and through which the correspondingly replaceable treatment module 9 extends with at least one module section 9.1 in the space 20.1 delimited by the machine guard 20. Further, each provided on the corresponding centering and docking unit 12 adjustable holding device 30 for setting, in particular variable
Veränderung, der Breite B der Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 ausgebildet. Es können also mehrere austauschbare Behandlungsmodule 9, 9', 9"unterschiedlicher Change, the width B of the machine guard opening 22 is formed. It can therefore several interchangeable treatment modules 9, 9 ', 9 "different
Breitenabmessungen BA1 , BA2 sowie BA3 an der Behälterbehandlungsmaschine 1 vorgesehen sein. Zwischen zwei zueinander benachbarten Width dimensions BA1, BA2 and BA3 be provided on the container treatment machine 1. Between two adjacent ones
Maschinenschutzoffnungen 22 kann der Maschinenschutz 20 aus mehreren vorzugsweise über Gelenkstellen 23 gelenkig miteinander verbundenen  Maschinenschutzoffnungen 22, the machine guard 20 of several preferably articulated by joints 23 interconnected
Wandelementen 21 gebildet sein. Die Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 weist hierbei u.a. wenigstens eine Montageplatte 12.1 sowie zumindest zwei Zentrier- und Kupplungselemente 12.2 auf. Mithin ist für das in Bezug auf den Rotor 3 und die dortigen Standflächen exakt ausgerichtete Anordnen der Behandlungsmodule 9, 9', 9" die Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 mit der Montageplatte 12.1 an der Unterseite eines von dem Maschinengestell 1 1 gebildeten Maschinentisches 14 vorgesehen, insbesondere fest aber lösbar angeordnet, beispielweise verschraubt. Insbesondere ist damit die Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 über die Montagplatte 12.1 lagefixiert an dem Maschinengestell 1 1 befestigt. Wall elements 21 may be formed. The centering and docking unit 12 in this case has at least one mounting plate 12.1 and at least two centering and coupling elements 12.2. Consequently, the centering and docking unit 12 with the mounting plate 12.1 at the bottom of one of the machine frame 1 1 for exactly aligned in relation to the rotor 3 and the local standing surfaces arranging the treatment modules 9, 9 ', 9 " formed machine table 14 provided, in particular fixed but releasably arranged, for example screwed. In particular, so that the centering and docking unit 12 fixed in position on the mounting plate 12.1 attached to the machine frame 1 1.
Die zumindest zwei Zentrier- und Kupplungselemente 12.2 sind beispielweise an der Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 gegenseitig in Umfangsrichtung des Rotors 3 versetzt vorgesehen. Auf diesen maschinenseitigen Zentrier- und Kupplungselemente 12.2 der Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 wird das jeweilige austauschbare The at least two centering and coupling elements 12.2 are for example provided on the centering and docking unit 12 mutually offset in the circumferential direction of the rotor 3. On these machine-side centering and coupling elements 12.2 of the centering and docking unit 12 is the respective interchangeable
Behandlungsmodul 9, 9', 9" mit modulseitigen, nicht dargestellten und zu den maschinenseitigen Zentrier- und Kupplungselemente 12.2 passgenau ausgebildeten Zentrier- und Kupplungselemente angedockt. Beispielweise können die Zentrier- und Kupplungselemente 12.2 der Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 kugelkopfförmig ausgebildet sein. Treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 "docked with module-side, not shown and to the machine-side centering and coupling elements 12.2 precisely formed centering and coupling elements example, the centering and coupling elements 12.2 of the centering and docking unit 12 may be formed spherical head.
Weiterhin weist die Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 die verstellbare Halteeinrichtung 30 zur Aufnahme bzw. Anordnung der wenigstens zwei Wandelemente 21 auf, über welche die Breite B der Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 einstellbar ist. Hierfür umfasst die verstellbare Halteeinrichtung 30 wenigstens eine verstellbare Teleskopeinheit 31 , mittels der die Breite B der Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 einstellbar ist, wobei an deren jeweiligen freien Enden FE1 , FE2 jeweils ein im Wesentliches vertikal zur Teleskopeinheit 31 ausgerichtetes, stangenartiges Haltemittel 32.1 , 32.2 vorgesehen ist, an dem jeweils ein Wandelement 21 angeordnet bzw. aufgenommen ist. Dabei erstreckt sich die wenigstens eine Teleskopeinheit 31 im Wesentlichen parallel zu dem Boden bzw. Untergrund 13 und damit in einer Lotrechten zur Maschinenachse MA. Furthermore, the centering and docking unit 12 has the adjustable holding device 30 for receiving or arranging the at least two wall elements 21, via which the width B of the machine protection opening 22 is adjustable. For this purpose, the adjustable holding device 30 comprises at least one adjustable telescopic unit 31, by means of which the width B of the machine protection opening 22 is adjustable, wherein at their respective free ends FE1, FE2 each a substantially vertical to the telescope unit 31 aligned, rod-like holding means 32.1, 32.2 is provided on each of which a wall element 21 is arranged or received. In this case, the at least one telescope unit 31 extends substantially parallel to the ground or base 13 and thus in a perpendicular to the machine axis MA.
Besonders bevorzugt umfasst die Teleskopeinheit 31 eine erste und eine zweite in der horizontalen Länge verstellbare Teleskopeinheit 31 .1 , 31 .2, wobei der ersten verstellbaren Teleskopeinheit 31 .1 ein erstes stangenartiges Haltemittel 32.1 und der zweiten verstellbaren Teleskopeinheit 31 .2 ein zweites stangenartiges Haltemittel 32.2 zugeordnet ist. Insbesondere ist das erste stangenartige Haltemittel 31 .1 im Bereich des ersten freien Endes FE1 an der ersten verstellbaren Teleskopeinheit 31 .1 fest aber lösbar angeordnet, beispielsweise verschraubt, während das zweite stangenartige Haltennittel 31 .2 im Bereich des zweiten freien Endes FE2 an der zweiten verstellbaren Teleskopeinheit 31 .2 fest aber lösbar angeordnet, Particularly preferably, the telescope unit 31 comprises a first and a second adjustable in the horizontal length telescope unit 31 .1, 31 .2, wherein the first adjustable telescope unit 31 .1 a first rod-like holding means 32.1 and the second adjustable telescopic unit 31 .2 a second rod-like holding means 32.2 is assigned. In particular, the first rod-like holding means 31 .1 in the region of the first free end FE1 on the first adjustable telescopic unit 31 .1 fixedly but detachably arranged, for example screwed, while the second bar-like holding means 31 .2 in the region of the second free end FE2 on the second adjustable telescope unit 31 .2 fixedly but detachably arranged,
beispielweise verschraubt, ist. Insbesondere ist die erste und/oder zweite screwed, for example, is. In particular, the first and / or second
Teleskopeinheit 31 .1 , 31 .2 als in der Länge verstellbare Teleskopschiene Telescopic unit 31 .1, 31 .2 as adjustable in length telescopic rail
ausgebildet, was durch Doppelpfeile C kenntlich gemacht ist. Es kann dabei vorgesehen sein, dass die erste Teleskopeinheit 31 .1 in Abhängigkeit, also in mechanischer Zwangskopplung, zur zweiten Teleskopeinheit 31 .2 verstellbar ist. formed, which is indicated by double arrows C. It may be provided that the first telescope unit 31 .1 in dependence, ie in mechanical positive coupling, to the second telescope unit 31 .2 is adjustable.
Insbesondere ist das jeweilige stangenartige Haltemittel 32.1 , 32.2 dabei parallel zur Maschinenachse MA ausgerichtet an der ersten und zweiten Teleskopeinheit 31 .1 , 31 .2 angeordnet. Beispielweise können die stangenartigen Haltemittel 32.1 , 32.2 als im Querschnitt im Wesentlichen quadratische Stangenprofile mit wenigstens einer sich entlang der Längserstreckung des Stangenprofils erstreckenden In particular, the respective rod-like holding means 32.1, 32.2 is aligned parallel to the machine axis MA aligned with the first and second telescopic unit 31 .1, 31 .2. By way of example, the rod-like holding means 32.1, 32.2 can be designed as rod profiles which are substantially square in cross-section and have at least one bar along the longitudinal extension of the bar profile
Profilausnehmung 33 zur Aufnahme der wenigstens zwei Wandelemente 21 ausgebildet sein. Hierbei kann das Wandelement 21 dann beispielsweise im Bereich seiner freien vertikalen Stirnseite einen zu der Profilausnehmung 33 passgenau ausgebildeten Eingriffsabschnitt 21 .1 aufweisen, mittels dem eine mechanische Verbindung zwischen dem Wandelement 21 und dem Haltemittel 32.1 , 32.2 herstellbar ist. Insbesondere kann der sich vertikal erstreckende Eingriffsabschnitt 21 .1 des Wandelementes 21 hierfür in die Profilausnehmung 33 des Haltemittels 32.1 , 32.2 eingeschoben werden. Bevorzugt ist die Länge der Haltemittel 32.1 , 32.2 an die Vertikalerstreckung der Wandelemente 21 im Bereich des Eingriffsabschnittes 21 .1 angepasst. Insbesondere ist die Breite B der Halteeinrichtung 30 über eine horizontale Profile recess 33 for receiving the at least two wall elements 21 may be formed. In this case, the wall element 21 can then, for example in the region of its free vertical end face, have an engagement section 21 .1 formed in an accurately fitting manner to the profile recess 33, by means of which a mechanical connection between the wall element 21 and the holding means 32.1, 32.2 can be produced. In particular, the vertically extending engagement portion 21 .1 of the wall element 21 can be inserted into the profile recess 33 of the holding means 32.1, 32.2 for this purpose. The length of the holding means 32.1, 32.2 is preferably adapted to the vertical extent of the wall elements 21 in the region of the engagement section 21 .1. In particular, the width B of the holding device 30 via a horizontal
Verschiebung, also Veränderung der horizontalen Länge, der ersten und/oder zweiten Teleskopeinheit 31 .1 , 31 .2 verstellbar ausgebildet, indem hierdurch die an der jeweiligen Teleskopeinheit 31 .1 ,31 .2 vorgesehenen Haltemittel 32.1 , 32.2 aufeinander zu- sowie voneinander wegbewegt, also horizontal verschoben werden, so dass sich zwischen den Haltemitteln 32.1 , 32.2 eine Maschinenschutzöffnung 22 unterschiedlicher Breite B einstellen lässt. Displacement, ie change in the horizontal length, the first and / or second telescopic unit 31 .1, 31 .2 adjustable formed by this means the provided on the respective telescopic unit 31 .1, 31 .2 holding means 32.1, 32.2 toward each other and away from each other , So be moved horizontally, so that between the holding means 32.1, 32.2 a machine guard opening 22 different width B can be adjusted.
Weiterhin kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Halteeinrichtung 30, insbesondere das erste und/oder zweite stangenartige Haltemittel 32.1 , 32.2, über eine Verrieglungseinrichtung 34 mechanisch an dem Behandlungsmodul 9, 9', 9" befestigbar ist. Beispielweise kann die Verriegelungseinrichtung 34 hierfür einen um eine Achse frei schwenkbaren Klinkenhebel 35 aufweisen, der in einer Furthermore, it can be provided that the holding device 30, in particular the first and / or second rod-like holding means 32.1, 32.2, via a Locking device 34 can be fastened mechanically to the treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 ", for example, the locking device 34 can for this purpose have a pawl lever 35 which can be freely pivoted about an axis and which can be locked in one
Verriegelungsposition in Eingriff mit einem Verriegelungselement 36, beispielsweise einem Verriegelungsstift, steht, indem der Kinkelhebel 35 das Verriegelungselement 36 beispielweise in der Verriegelungsposition hintergreift. In der in Figur 4 Locking position in engagement with a locking element 36, for example a locking pin is, by the Kinkelhebel 35, the locking element 36, for example, engages behind in the locking position. In the in Figure 4
dargestellten Ausführungsvariante ist der Klinkenhebel 35 dabei einer Profilstange 9.2 eines Behandlungsmoduls 9, 9', 9" zugeordnet, wobei dieser in der illustrated variant, the latch lever 35 is assigned to a profile bar 9.2 a treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 ", wherein this in the
Verriegelungsposition in Eingriff mit einem dem Haltemittel 32.1 , 32.2 zugeordneten Verriegelungselement 36 in Eingriff steht. Ebenso ist jedoch angedacht, dass der Klinkenhebel 35 dem Haltemittel 32.1 , 32.2 und das Verriegelungselement 36 dem Behandlungsmodul 9, 9', 9", beispielsweise dessen Profilstange 9.2, zugeordnet ist. Weiterhin kann die Verriegelungseinrichtung 34 einen Sicherheitsschalter 37 zum Überwachen Verriegelungsposition aufweisen. Beispielsweise kann hierfür vorgesehen sein, dass der Sicherheitsschalter 37 einen Schaltkontakt aufweist, der insbesondere in der Verriegelungsposition des Klinkenhebels 35 betätigt ist. Locking position in engagement with a locking means 32.1, 32.2 associated locking element 36 is engaged. However, it is also envisaged that the latch lever 35 is assigned to the holding means 32.1, 32.2 and the locking element 36 is assigned to the treatment module 9, 9 ', 9 ", for example its profile bar 9.2 may be provided for this purpose that the safety switch 37 has a switching contact, which is actuated in particular in the locking position of the pawl lever 35.
Die Erfindung wurde voranstehend an Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben. Es versteht sich, dass zahlreiche Änderungen sowie Abwandlungen möglich sind, ohne dass dadurch der der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Erfindungsgedanke verlassen wird. The invention has been described above by means of exemplary embodiments. It is understood that numerous changes and modifications are possible without thereby departing from the inventive concept underlying the invention.
Bezugszeichenliste LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
I Behälterbehandlungsnnaschine 2 Packmittel I container treatment machine 2 packing means
3 Transporteinrichtung  3 transport device
4 Behälterbehandlungsposition 4 container treatment position
5 Transporteur 5 transporter
6 Behältereinlauf  6 container inlet
7 Behälterauslauf 7 container outlet
8 Transporteur  8 transporter
9, 9', 9" Behandlungsmodul  9, 9 ', 9 "treatment module
9.1 Modulabschnitt  9.1 module section
9.2 Profilstange  9.2 profile bar
10 Arbeitsposition 10 working position
I I Maschinengestell  I I machine frame
12 Zentrier- und Andockeinheit 12 centering and docking unit
12.1 Montageplatte 12.1 Mounting plate
12.2 Zentrier- und Kupplungselement 13 Untergrund  12.2 Centering and coupling element 13 Substrate
14 Maschinentisch  14 machine table
15 Fuß  15 feet
Maschinenschutz machine protection
geschützter Raum  protected space
Wandelement  wall element
Eingriffsabschnitt  engaging portion
Maschinenschutzöffnung Machine guarding opening
Gelenkstellen joints
Halteeinrichtung holder
Teleskopeinheit  telescopic unit
erste Teleskopeinheit zweite Teleskopeinheit 32.1 erstes Haltennittel first telescope unit second telescope unit 32.1 first means of keeping
32.2 zweites Haltennittel  32.2 second agent
33 Profilausnehmung  33 profile recess
34 Verriegelungseinrichtung  34 locking device
35 Klinkenhebel  35 latch lever
36 Vernegelungselennent  36 Vernagelungselennent
37 Sicherheitsschalter  37 safety switches
B Breite B width
BA1 , BA2, BA3 Breitenabmessung Behandlungsmodul BA1, BA2, BA3 Width dimension of treatment module
FE1 , FE2 freies Ende FE1, FE2 free end
TS Transportstrecke  TS transport route
MA Maschinenachse  MA machine axis
VB vorgegebene Breite  VB predetermined width

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1 . Behälterbehandlungsmaschine zum Bearbeiten von Packmitteln (2), insbesondere in Form von Flaschen oder dergleichen Behälter, umfassend eine Transporteinrichtung (3) mit der die Packmittel (2) entlang einer Transportstrecke (TS) an wenigstens einem an zumindest einer Arbeitsposition (10) austauschbar vorgesehenen Behandlungsmodul (9, 9', 9") vorbei bewegbar sind, wobei das jeweilige austauschbare Behandlungsmodul (9, 9', 9") über wenigstens eine Zentrier- und Andockeinheit (12) in der Arbeitsposition (10) lagefixiert an einem 1 . Container treatment machine for processing packaging (2), in particular in the form of bottles or similar containers, comprising a transport device (3) with the packaging means (2) along a transport path (TS) at least one at at least one working position (10) replaceable provided treatment module (9, 9 ', 9 ") are movable past, wherein the respective exchangeable treatment module (9, 9', 9") via at least one centering and docking unit (12) in the working position (10) fixed in position on a
Maschinengestell (1 1 ) ankoppelbar ist, wobei die Transporteinrichtung (3) zumindest abschnittsweise entlang der Transportstrecke (TS) von einem zumindest mehrere Wandelemente (21 ) umfassenden Maschinenschutz (20) begrenzt ist, der zwischen wenigstens zwei Wandelementen (21 ) zumindest eine Maschinenschutzoffnung (22) mit einer vorgegebenen Breite (VB) ausbildet, durch die das wenigstens eine austauschbare Behandlungsmodul (9, 9', 9") in der mit der Zentrier- und Machine frame (1 1) can be coupled, wherein the transport device (3) at least in sections along the transport path (TS) by a at least several wall elements (21) comprehensive machine protection (20) is limited, at least one Maschinenschutzoffnung between at least two wall elements (21) ( 22) having a predetermined width (VB) is formed, through which the at least one exchangeable treatment module (9, 9 ', 9 ") in the centering and
Andockeinheit (12) lagefixierten Arbeitsposition (10) mit wenigstens einem Docking unit (12) fixed position working position (10) with at least one
Modulabschnitt (9.1 ) in einen von dem Maschinenschutz (20) begrenzten Raum (20.1 ) hineinreicht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die wenigstens eine Zentrier- und Andockeinheit (12) eine verstellbare Halteeinrichtung (30) zur Aufnahme der wenigstens zwei Wandelemente (21 ) aufweist, über welche die Breite (B) der Module section (9.1) extends into a space (20.1) delimited by the machine guard (20), characterized in that the at least one centering and docking unit (12) has an adjustable holding device (30) for receiving the at least two wall elements (21), about which the width (B) of
Maschinenschutzoffnung (22) einstellbar ist. Machine protection opening (22) is adjustable.
2. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mittels der Halteeinrichtung (30) die Breite (B) der Maschinenschutzoffnung (22) an eine jeweilige Breitenabmessung (BA1 , BA2, BA3) des entsprechend in der Arbeitsposition (10) angekoppelten Behandlungsmoduls (9, 9', 9") anpassbar ist. 2. Container treatment machine according to claim 1, characterized in that by means of the holding device (30) the width (B) of the machine protection opening (22) to a respective width dimension (BA1, BA2, BA3) of the accordingly in the working position (10) coupled to the treatment module (9 , 9 ', 9 ") is customizable.
3. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch 3. Container treatment machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass die Halteeinrichtung (30) wenigstens eine verstellbare characterized in that the holding device (30) at least one adjustable
Teleskopeinheit (31 ) aufweist, mittels der die Breite (B) der Maschinenschutzoffnung (22) einstellbar ist. Telescope unit (31), by means of which the width (B) of the Maschinenschutzoffnung (22) is adjustable.
4. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halteinrichtung (30) im Bereich freier Enden (FE1 , FE2) der Teleskopeinheit (31 ) jeweils ein im Wesentlichen vertikal zur Teleskopeinheit (31 ) orientiertes, stangenartiges Haltemittel (32.1 , 32.2) aufweist, an dem jeweils ein Wandelement (21 ) aufnehmbar ist. 4. Container treatment machine according to claim 3, characterized in that the holding device (30) in the region of free ends (FE1, FE2) of the telescope unit (31) each having a substantially vertical to the telescope unit (31) oriented, rod-like holding means (32.1, 32.2) , on each of which a wall element (21) can be received.
5. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch 5. Container treatment machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass die Teleskopeinheit (31 ) eine erste und eine zweite characterized in that the telescope unit (31) has a first and a second
verstellbare Teleskopeinheit (31 .1 , 31 .2) aufweist, wobei an der ersten verstellbaren Teleskopeinheit (31 .1 ) ein erstes stangenartiges Haltemittel (32.1 ) und an der zweiten verstellbaren Teleskopeinheit (31 .2) ein zweites stangenartiges Haltemittel (32.2) aufgenommen ist. adjustable telescope unit (31 .1, 31 .2), wherein on the first adjustable telescopic unit (31 .1) a first rod-like holding means (32.1) and on the second adjustable telescope unit (31 .2) a second rod-like holding means (32.2) was added is.
6. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Teleskopeinheit (31 .1 ) in Abhängigkeit zur zweiten Teleskopeinheit6. Container treatment machine according to claim 5, characterized in that the first telescopic unit (31 .1) in dependence on the second telescope unit
(31 .2) verstellbar ist. (31 .2) is adjustable.
7. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach Anspruch 5 oder 6, dadurch 7. Container treatment machine according to claim 5 or 6, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass die erste und/oder zweite Teleskopeinheit (31 .1 , 31 .2) als eine in ihrer Länge verstellbare Teleskopschiene ausgebildet sind. characterized in that the first and / or second telescopic unit (31 .1, 31 .2) are designed as a telescopic rail adjustable in length.
8. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, dadurch 8. Container treatment machine according to claim 4 or 5, characterized
gekennzeichnet, dass das erste und/oder zweite stangenartige Haltemittel (32.1 , 32.2) als ein Stangenprofil mit wenigstens einer entlang der Längserstreckung des Stangenprofils verlaufenden Profilausnehmung (33) ausgebildet sind. in that the first and / or second bar-like holding means (32.1, 32.2) are designed as a bar profile with at least one profile recess (33) running along the longitudinal extent of the bar profile.
9. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest die zwei mittels des ersten und zweiten Haltemittels (32.1 , 32.2) aufgenommenen Wandelemente (21 ) jeweils einen Eingriffsabschnitt (21 .1 ) aufweisen, der passgenau in die jeweilige Profilausnehmung (33) des 9. Container treatment machine according to claim 8, characterized in that at least the two by means of the first and second holding means (32.1, 32.2) received wall elements (21) each have an engagement portion (21 .1), the exact fit in the respective profile recess (33) of the
entsprechenden Haltemittels (32.1 , 32.2) eingreift. corresponding holding means (32.1, 32.2) engages.
10. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halteeinrichtung (30) über eine Verrieglungseinrichtung (34) in einer Verriegelungsposition mechanisch an dem Behandlungsmodul (9, 9', 9") befestigt ist. 10. Container treatment machine according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the holding device (30) via a Verrieglungseinrichtung (34) in a locking position mechanically to the treatment module (9, 9 ', 9 ") is attached.
1 1 . Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verriegelungseinrichtung (34) zumindest einen Sicherungsschalter (37) aufweist, über den die Verriegelungsposition überwachbar ist. 1 1. Container treatment machine according to claim 10, characterized in that the locking device (34) has at least one safety switch (37) via which the locking position can be monitored.
12. Behälterbehandlungsmaschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 1 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die den Maschinenschutz (20) bildenden Wandelemente (21 ) zumindest abschnittsweise entlang der Transportstrecke (TS) jeweils über 12. Container treatment machine according to one of claims 1 to 1 1, characterized in that the machine protection (20) forming wall elements (21) at least in sections along the transport path (TS) each about
Gelenkstellen (23) gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind. Joint points (23) are hinged together.
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