EP3740444A1 - Leergut-transportvorrichtung, kompaktoranordnung, kompaktoreinrichtung und verfahren zum betreiben derer - Google Patents
Leergut-transportvorrichtung, kompaktoranordnung, kompaktoreinrichtung und verfahren zum betreiben dererInfo
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- Various embodiments relate to an empties transport device, a Kompaktoranix comprising at least one empties transport device, and a
- Kompaktor raised comprising a plurality of Kompaktoran glovesen and at least one empties transport device and a method for operating a Kompaktoran arm or a Kompaktor observed.
- the containers can be sorted by type, material, etc., for example. Further, various options may be provided for the return of individual containers or packages (e.g., a box, etc.). In general, it may be necessary or helpful to crush at least some of the withdrawn containers to one
- Reusable containers and reusable containers are usually collected separately and transported away without them
- the empty containers are also referred to as empties and the return system as empties return system or reverse vending machine.
- Kompaktoran extract for example, when used in a Empties return system or an automatic reverse vending machine. According to various embodiments, the
- Kompaktoranix have one or more transport devices for transporting the empties to be compacted.
- an empties transport device for transporting empties in a reverse vending machine or an automatic reverse vending machine. It is understood that the empties transport device can be used in the same way or in an analogous manner for transporting other containers. According to various embodiments, the empties transport device is based on a chain drive, by means of which a plurality of
- Carrying components designed movable e.g. can they
- Carrying members each have a hinge and two relatively pivotable portions (for example, a support member and a
- the support members themselves are each mounted on a common chain (and not directly connected, for example).
- the empties transport device wear less during operation.
- the movably designed support members can be pivoted so that the empties can either be worn stable on this or that the empties on
- empties eg along a direction at an angle to the chain running direction or transport direction
- the removal of empties (eg along a direction at an angle to the chain running direction or transport direction) of the empties transport device is for example also referred to as rejects.
- the empties should be as stable as possible by means of the empties transport device be transported, for example, resting on several of the
- Carrying members and at the same time it should be possible to guide the empties in a simple and error-prone manner (for example, laterally) from the empties transport device, for example, to compact this or a Kompaktor.
- Carrying members and at the same time it should be possible to guide the empties in a simple and error-prone manner (for example, laterally) from the empties transport device, for example, to compact this or a Kompaktor.
- Pivoting positions are brought, with a first
- Swivel position for example, ensures the stable transport of the empties and a second pivot positions favors the removal of the empties, as will be described in detail below.
- the chain drive can be dimensioned such that it is maintenance-free, e.g.
- the chain can be designed so that even without maintenance, a service life of several years is achieved.
- the carrying components are individually or in combination interchangeable.
- the empties transport device may be configured such that the
- Carrying components can be easily assembled and disassembled or replaced, as will be described in detail below.
- a compactor assembly comprising: at least one compactor and an empties handling apparatus as described herein for transporting empties in the compactor assembly.
- Kompaktor raised have multiple Kompaktoran extracten. These can be clearly arranged one behind the other in series or be. It can empties along a
- a method of operating a compactor assembly may include:
- Moving a chain of empties transport device for guiding a plurality of support members along a closed path, wherein the plurality of support members in a
- Support member is relative to the connecting element in a first pivot position, when the support member in the
- 3A and 3B each show a compactor device in a schematic representation, according to various
- 4A to 4C each show various components of a Kompaktor raised in a schematic representation, according to various embodiments; 5A to 5C each show several Kompaktoran extracten in various schematic representations, according to
- 6A to 6E each show an empties transport device or its components in different schematic
- 8A and 8B each show an empties transport device or its components in various schematic
- 9A and 9B each show an empties transport device or its components in different schematic views
- Fig.lOA and Fig.lOB each an empties transport device or its components in various schematic
- Fig.llA and Fig.llB respectively empties transport device or its components in various schematic
- FIG. 12 is a schematic flow diagram of a method of operating a compactor assembly, according to various
- FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a compactor 102 according to various embodiments in a side or side view
- a Kompaktor 102 can be used as a functional assembly of a reverse vending machine.
- An empties machine is also referred to as a reverse vending machine (Reverse Vending Machine, RVS). Typically it stands
- a compactor 102 may be configured to compact this empties 104.
- the empties 104 which is supplied to a reverse vending machine, for example, if it is suitable for compacting, can be compacted by means of a compactor 102 or divided by means of several compactors 102. Illustrative is the
- Empties 104 reshaped, e.g. pressed, crushed, etc., become.
- the empties 104 may be broken into a plurality of pieces, cut, etc.
- the empties 104 may be pressed into a flat shape, for example.
- glass containers may be broken, e.g. by means of a glass crusher.
- Plastic containers can be crushed, for example by means of a cutting unit.
- other forming methods can be used.
- Compacted 104k can be used in at least one
- Collecting container 152 may be collected 101s.
- the collection container 152 may be arranged for example under the Kompaktor 102 or become.
- the Kompaktor 102 may be arranged on a frame, so that below the Kompaktors 102, a space for receiving a collecting container 152 or more collection container 152 is provided.
- Empties 104 may be used in the context for example as
- Container can be understood, e.g. in the form of deflated
- Sales packaging, sales containers, etc. Empties 104 may include, for example: disposable bottles,
- an empties machine may be part of an empties return chain that holds the empties 104 for reuse or recovery (e.g.
- the compactor 102 may include a compactor 112 (illustratively a space-saving device) by means of which empties 104 may be compacted.
- the compactor unit 112 may include at least one compactor roller 112w (eg, a single compactor roller or multiple counter-rotating compactor rollers) and a drive 112a (eg, a
- the compactor 102 may be a
- the feeder 112t may be, for example, a
- the feeder 112t may provide a predefined path on which the empties 104 are moved, for example, due to gravitational force.
- the feeder 112t may have a chute in this case.
- the compactor 102 may be configured such that the empties 104 may fall into them, e.g. in free fall.
- the feeder 112t may be, for example, as
- a driven transport device a belt conveyor, a belt link conveyor, a chain conveyor, a
- a belt conveyor may, for example, have at least one conveyor belt on which the empties 104 are transported.
- the at least one conveyor belt can be supported, for example, by means of a plurality of transport rollers (also referred to as idlers).
- the at least one conveyor belt can be stored endlessly circulating.
- a belt link conveyor may comprise at least one belt strap.
- the at least one belt strap may be endlessly circulating.
- the individual belt members of a Gurtgliedbands can be releasably connected by means of connecting elements.
- Roller conveyor for example, a variety of
- empties transport device which are suitable for transporting the empties 104, e.g. in an analogous manner as described herein with respect to the empties transport device.
- the feeder 112t may be, for example
- the paddle wheel may assist in feeding and / or compacting the empties 104.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate a compactor assembly 202 according to various embodiments in different views.
- the Kompaktoran extract 202 may for example have a frame assembly 204. Furthermore, the
- compactor assembly 202 may be configured in a similar or similar manner as described above and vice versa.
- the Kompaktoran extract 202 may include 102 additional modules in addition to the Kompaktor.
- the further modules can be set up, for example, to support the operation of the compactor 102 and / or to integrate the compactor 102 into the sequencer of a reverse vending machine.
- the rack assembly 204 may include at least one support rack 204a.
- the compactor 102 can
- the at least one support frame 204 a be attached to the at least one support frame 204 a or be.
- a collection container 152 e.g., a container or other large capacity container
- a collection container 152 may be located below the compactor 102.
- the rack assembly 204 may further include a plurality of support legs 204b.
- the support legs 204b may be arranged such that between these a first receiving space 204r to
- Receiving a collecting container 152 is provided.
- the sump 152 can be easily replaced.
- the Kompaktoran note 202 may for example have an empties transport device 202t.
- the empties handling device 202t may be configured to route the empties 104 to and / or past the compactor 102.
- the empties transport device 202t may, for example, be part of a transport route along which the empties 104 are transported.
- the empties transport device 202t may, for example, a
- the Kompaktoran extract 202 may for example a
- Select device 202s have.
- the selecting device 202s may also be used as a sorting device or part of a
- empties 104 routed along compactor 102 may be selected, e.g. for selectively delivering the empties 104 into the compactor 102.
- the empties 104 may be classified or, for example, e.g. may be a first class "compaction” and a second class "non-compaction". Further, additional or other classes may be used, e.g. For example, the empties 104 may or may not be classified by color, material (e.g., glass, metal, plastic, etc.), condition (e.g., bulk, integrity), etc.
- Compactor assembly 202 may include, for example, empties 104 having a class associated therewith (e.g.
- the selector 202s may be, for example
- the selector 202s may be, for example
- the empties 104 may be configured to perform the classification of the empties 104.
- the empties 104 may be selected by means of the selection device 202s and / or a suitable one
- Sensor array coupled to the selector 202s, e.g. to
- Classified empties 104 are further subclassified by color, material, etc.
- Classifying empties 104 or detecting the class of empties 104 may alternatively or additionally be done by means of a separate classifier. This can be arranged, for example, at the entrance of a reverse vending machine (see the following figures).
- the Kompaktoranix 202 may include a housing (see, for example, the housing 202g in Figure 3A).
- the compactor 102 and the empties transport device 202t may be included in the housing 202g in Figure 3A.
- the housing may have at least a first opening
- the empties 104 can be fed to the compactor assembly 202 (e.g., picked up by the empties handling device 202t), e.g.
- the housing may have a second opening. Throughout the second opening, for example, the unselected empties 104 transported past the compactor 102 may be dispensed, e.g. along the
- FIGS. 3A and 3B each illustrate one
- Kompaktor responded 300 also referred to as reverse vending machine or reverse vending machine in a
- the compactor device 300 may be configured to efficiently sort the empties 104
- Kompaktieren This can be a sequencer for the
- Sorting, compacting, etc. may be provided or used in conjunction with multiple Kompaktoran abdomenen.
- Compactor assemblies of the compactor device 300 may be configured, for example, as described above with respect to the compactor assembly 202.
- the sequencer of the compactor device 300 may have at its beginning 302a, for example, a check of the empties 104 for its ability to be returned. For example, various features of the empties 104 (such as empties type, weight, pack type, bar code information, etc.) may be detected for verification. The empties 104 classified as returnable can then be used by the
- Compactor assemblies 202 may be arranged in series (i.e., along a common transport path). For example, the plurality of compactor assemblies 202 may compact according to the classification, e.g. as before
- Kompaktoran instructen form a double module 202d, the Kompaktoran instructen 202 the same class (also as a category compacted). For example, a
- Kompaktoran note 202 of the dual module 202d are maintained while the other Kompaktoran whatsoever 202 of the dual module 202d maintains operation.
- Multiple dual modules 202d may be in series (e.g., "back-to-back") or parallel to one another (i.e., in various transport routes).
- the dual module 202d may include two compactors 102. These can be in one
- common housing 202g or be arranged in separate housings 202g.
- a dual module 202d may also be referred to as a cabinet.
- a cabinet can, for example, two
- a rearrangement of the cabinet to the mirror-symmetric variant may, according to various embodiments, be accomplished by a few manipulations (e.g., replacement of the compactor 102 and the selector 202s).
- this can also be modular, as a Selektiermodul
- the downcomer may have at one end a receiving space 304a (e.g., with a collection container 152 therein)
- the sequencer may have (in addition to or alternatively thereto) at least one further receiving space 304b at a further end, e.g. for single empties (for example reusable empties or
- the trailing chain may have (in addition to or alternatively thereto) at another end another receiving space 304c, e.g. for empties boxes. Furthermore, the trailing chain may have (in addition to or alternatively thereto) at another end another receiving space 304c, e.g. for empties boxes. Furthermore, the trailing chain may have (in addition to or alternatively thereto) at another end another receiving space 304c, e.g. for empties boxes. Furthermore, the
- Sequencer at another end have a further receiving space 304d, e.g. for non-recyclable empties 104 (e.g., disposable
- One end or several ends of the drain chain can be
- the transport system can, for example, several
- Fig. 4A illustrates various components of one
- the Kompaktoran extract 202 may in
- the compactor assembly 202 may include at least one compactor 102, which may be configured in a similar or similar manner as described above, and vice versa.
- the compactor assembly 202 may include at least one rack assembly 204 that may be configured in a similar or similar manner as described above and vice versa.
- the rack assembly 204 may include, for example, a support frame 204a, which illustratively serves as a central member for mounting the components of the Kompaktoran extract 202 and / or to
- the frame assembly 204 may further comprise, for example, support legs 204b, by means of which the support frame 204a can be supported.
- the rack assembly 204 may include, for example, a foot assembly 204f.
- the foot assembly 204f may include a ram guard and / or a ground anchor.
- the ground anchor may for example be provided with at least one bore, the
- the rack assembly 204 may be configured such that the support rack 204a may be transported by means of a lift truck on which floor can be parked and by means of the support legs 204b to a desired height
- a lifting device 404h may be used for lifting the support frame 204a. It is also possible for a plurality of support frames 204a to be connected to one another and to be raised at the same time. When lifting the support rack 204a, some or all of the others may
- Carrying stand 204a be mounted. Furthermore, the support frame 204a can also be lowered again.
- the support frame 204a may be configured such that some or all other components of the Kompaktoran inch 202, on the
- Carrying frame 204a are mounted (for example, the Kompaktor 102) can be dismantled without the Kompaktor 102)
- 4B exemplifies a compactor 102 in two different embodiments 102-1, 102-2.
- compactor 102 may be configured in a similar or similar manner as described above and vice versa.
- the Kompaktor 102 may, for example, in a first
- Embodiment 102-1 have a cutting unit 402w, e.g. for shredding empties 104 made of plastic.
- the empties 104 can be guided in the direction of the cutting unit 402w by means of a pre-strip subassembly 402v.
- Vorbandbaud 402v may be configured, for example, in the same or similar manner as the above
- the cutter may be configured such that the electric motor 402m acts on a cutter shaft by means of a torque arm, e.g. without additional
- Auxiliary gearbox For transmitting the torque from the Electric motor 402m on the knife shaft can a
- the compactor 102 (e.g., in the first embodiment 102-1 with a cutter) may be mounted on a support frame 402t, for example.
- the support frame 402t may, for example, match the support frame 204a of FIG.
- Frame assembly 204 to be configured (or clearly understood as part of the frame assembly 204) for
- the Kompaktor 102 can be raised by means of the support frame 402t from below into the support frame 204a and releasably secured thereto. Further, the support frame 402t may be detached from the support frame 204a and the compactor 102 may be lowered downwardly out of the support frame 204a by means of the support frame 402t.
- the lifting device 404h can be used for lifting and / or lowering the Kompaktors 102.
- the compactor 102 may comprise a glass crusher, e.g. for shredding empties 104 made of glass.
- the compactor 102 (e.g., in the second embodiment 102-2 as a glass crusher) may, for example, be centrally located in a dual module 202d and be supplied with empties of glass from both transport paths by means of the selector 202s.
- the inlet behind the selector flap of the selection device 202s can be provided by means of an active transport path.
- the active transport path for example, by means of two
- the compactor assembly 202 may include at least one empties handling device 202t that may be configured in a similar or similar manner as described above and vice versa.
- the empties transport device 202 t of the Kompaktoran extract 202 may be arranged, for example, in a similar or the same manner, as described below with reference to the
- the Kompaktoran extract 202 may for example comprise at least one electrical assembly 428, as shown for example in Figure 4C in a schematic view.
- the electrical assembly 428 may comprise, for example, electrical and electromechanical components for operating the Kompaktoran extract 202, for example, to operate the Kompaktors 102, the empties transport device 202t, the Vorbandbauré 402v, the selecting device 202s, etc.
- an operation can be understood to mean controlling, regulating, and / or supplying electrical energy.
- the electrical assembly 428 may, for example, on the
- Carrying stand 204a or be arranged.
- electrical assembly 428 may be modular and may include a plurality of modules 428m.
- the modules 428m may include, for example, one or more electronic modules, one or more electromechanical modules, etc.
- the modules 428m of the electrical assembly 428 may be releasably (e.g., pluggable) mounted by means of a common bearing assembly 428r (e.g., a frame, etc.).
- the common bearing assembly 428r may
- the common bearing assembly 428r may be fixedly mounted to the support frame 204a.
- the selector 202s may be configured, for example, as a module 428m of the electrical assembly 428.
- the selecting device 202s may
- the pivotally mounted flap may be arranged such that it directs empties 104 from the empties transport device 202t to the compactor 102 in a first position, clearly selected, and in a second position to leave the empties 104 on the empties transport device 202t.
- the modules 428m of the electrical assembly 428 may be any suitable modules 428m of the electrical assembly 428.
- the electrical assembly 428 may include, for example, multiple electrical components
- Supply modules have, for example, as
- Electric boxes 428e are configured.
- an electrical box may be configured to provide a power supply.
- another electrical box may be arranged to provide control functions, e.g. at a low voltage, e.g. 12 V, 24 V, etc.
- Control functions can by means of a corresponding
- the electrical boxes 428e may be configured and stored so as to be removable (e.g., upwardly). Thus, these can be replaced if necessary, for example, by means of fewer handles. Furthermore, can
- a clearance 428g be maintained for a top access to the cutting unit.
- Several functional modules of the electrical module 428 may be configured as a front module 428f (see functional module arrangement 1102 in FIGS. 11A to 11D).
- the Front module 428f can be replaced by means of an electrical
- Interface e.g., a cabling bridge
- the functional modules of the front assembly 428f may be powered by the electrical power supply installed in the electrical boxes 428e. Further, the functional modules of the front assembly 428f may be replaced by the control electronics installed in the electrical boxes 428e, e.g.
- Control electronics can be predefined as needed
- ASIC application specific integrated circuit
- SoC system on a chip
- the Kompaktoran extract 202 may, for example, several
- Covers 408, 418 have.
- the covers 408, 418 may form part of a housing (also referred to as housing) that houses the components of the compactor assembly 202 at least in sections.
- the covers 408, 418 may serve, for example,
- the housing of the compactor assembly 202 may be divided into an upper cover 408 (e.g., an upper cover 408)
- Flap and into a lower cover 418 (e.g., a lower cover 418)
- the upper cover 408 may, for example, cover the transport path (eg at least in sections the empties transport device 202t of the compactor arrangement 202).
- the lower cover 418 may cover part of the support frame 204a and a receiving space below the support frame 204a when it is raised, for receiving a collecting container, as described above, for example.
- the top cover 408 may be provided, for example, mating with the electrical assembly 428, for example, for easy access to the modules 428m of FIG.
- the upper cover 408 may be movably mounted such that it can be opened and closed.
- top cover 408 may be configured such that at least one indicator of a module 428m of the front assembly 428f is visible to a user.
- the top cover 408 may include at least one viewing window through which
- Display element of a module 428m of the front assembly 428f is visible to a user.
- the upper cover 408 may be configured such that at least one input element of the modules 428m of the
- Front assembly 428f is accessible to a user.
- the top cover 408 may be configured as an upper flap such that it automatically opens.
- the opening can be done, for example, by means of gesture control or by means of another control, e.g. a button, a touch sensor, etc.
- the opening mechanism of the upper flap can be realized, for example mechanically by means of two gas springs or in any other suitable manner.
- the upper flap In the corresponding closed position, the upper flap can be held by means of a catch bolt closure.
- the top cover 408 may be provided such that it is removable or replaceable without tools.
- the lower cover 418 may, for example, as a
- Flap assembly 418 be arranged such that this be moved by means of a multi-part folding mechanism in different positions (eg pivoted or folded) can be.
- Cover 418 a multipart (e.g., 3-piece)
- Flap assembly 418 be.
- the first side of Flap assembly 418 be.
- the second side of Flap assembly 418 be.
- Flap assembly 418 have multiple flaps, e.g. a first flap, a second flap and a third flap.
- the multiple flaps for example, by means of several
- Hinge arrangements e.g. a first hinge assembly and a second hinge assembly, in different
- the flap arrangement 418 can have at least one fixing arrangement.
- Fixing arrangement can fix, for example, the flap assembly 418 in a closed position, in a first open position, and / or in a second open position.
- Flap assembly 418 may be arranged in a common plane and form a substantially closed surface.
- the middle flap and the lower flap of the flap assembly 418 may be disposed in a common plane. These then form a substantially closed surface.
- the upper flap In the first open position, the upper flap can be folded over the middle flap.
- the top flap In the second open position, the top flap may be in the same position as in the closed position.
- the middle flap as well as the lower flap can each other
- the flap assembly 418 may be, for example, such
- Flap assembly 418 have a suitable drive system.
- a fully automatic drive system For example, a fully automatic
- Opening and closing mechanism may be provided or.
- Opening mechanism and a manual locking mechanism may be provided or a manual
- top cover 408 may be configured such that it
- the flap arrangement 418 can be set up in such a way that it can be opened fully automatically and / or closed fully automatically.
- a compactor device 300 which has, for example, a plurality of compactor arrangements 202, have a central controller (for example, implemented in the US Pat
- Electrical assembly 428 e.g. implemented in one
- the opening may be triggered, e.g. based on gesture recognition of a user, input of a user on a control panel, a switch, etc.
- the opening may be triggered, e.g. based on gesture recognition of a user, input of a user on a control panel, a switch, etc.
- the opening may be triggered, e.g. based on gesture recognition of a user, input of a user on a control panel, a switch, etc.
- the opening may be triggered, e.g. based on gesture recognition of a user, input of a user on a control panel, a switch, etc.
- the opening may be triggered, e.g. based on gesture recognition of a user, input of a user on a control panel, a switch, etc.
- the opening may be triggered, e.g. based on gesture recognition of a user, input of a user on a control panel, a switch, etc.
- the opening may be triggered,
- a triggering event eg an error signal, etc.
- Fixing 418f a mechanical support, a
- electromechanical mount a magnetic mount, an electromagnetic mount, etc.
- the compactor assembly 202 may comprise six main assemblies (see Fig. 4A, e.g., support rack 204a, covers 408, 418, empties handler 202t, electrical assembly 428, foot assembly 204f, 204b, compactor 102).
- Core assembly is a support frame 204a, e.g. a steel welding frame. For example, all others can be attached to this support structure
- Modules are or will be connected. In some embodiments
- each of the main assemblies with four or fewer fittings is mounted on the support rack 204a.
- FIGS. 5A to 5C each illustrate one
- Compactor arrangements 202 in different representations.
- the compactor assemblies 202 may be so
- Kompaktoran extract composite 502 can be clearly as a
- Double module 202d be configured as exemplified in Fig.5A and Fig.5B.
- compactor array composite 502 may include multiple pixels
- Rack assembly 204 may be modified accordingly, e.g.
- a single compactor assembly 202 may be implemented by four
- Support legs 204b be set up and be and
- Double module 202d with two Kompaktoran extracten 202 can be, for example, by means of at least four (eg four, six or eight) support legs 204b or be set up.
- the respective double module 202d can, for example, two
- Kompaktoran extracten 202 have, which are arranged back-to-back to each other.
- two transport paths 306 each accessible from opposite sides of the double module 202d.
- Transport routes 306 are formed by the respective empties transport devices 202 t of the compactor assemblies 202.
- empties can be guided selectively from the transport paths 306 into the respective compactor 102 of the compactor arrangement 202. After crushing the empties can this in one
- Collecting can be collected, which can be arranged below the respective Kompaktors 102 in the receiving space 304a or can be. To replace or insert the
- the flap assembly 418 may be opened, e.g. For example, the flap assembly 418 can be folded to the second open position 418c as described above. Further, the flap assembly 418 may be opened to service and / or assemble the compactor 102, the empties handler 202t, etc., e.g. For example, the flap assembly 418 can be folded to the first open position 418b as previously described.
- the flap assembly 418 may be configured such that the second cover plate 418p-2 and the third cover plate 418p-3 receive the receiving space 304a for receiving the second cover plate 418p-2
- Cover at least partially collecting container when it is in the closed position 418a.
- a common empties handling device 202t may pass through two adjacent compactor assemblies 202 extend. Further, the empties transport device 202t may extend through an opening in the side wall of the housing 202g and be configured such that a distance of the Kompaktoran extract 202 to another
- Kompaktoran extract 202 can be bridged to another transport system.
- empties may be transported through one or more compactors 202 by empties handling device 202t.
- empties handling device 202t By means of the respective
- the empties can be selectively led out of the transport area 500t and the respective Kompaktor 102 are supplied.
- the respective selection device 202s defines a discharge region 500s, in which the empties 104 can be discharged from the transport region 500t by means of the selection device 202s.
- 6A and 6B each illustrate an empties transport device 600 in various schematic
- Empties handling apparatus 600 may be used, for example, to transport empties in a compactor assembly 202, as described above by way of example.
- the empties handler 600 may comprise at least one chain 602 for guiding a plurality of support members 604.
- Figure 6A illustrates a support member 604 mounted to the chain 602.
- Fig. 6B illustrates the
- Empties transport device 600 in an exemplary representation including two detailed representations 600d of two opposite end portions of the empties transport device 600th
- the chain 602 of the empties handler 600 may be endless
- the empties handler 600 may include corresponding components for tensioning and driving the chain 602.
- the chain may be configured to guide the plurality of support members 604 along a closed path such that empties 104 are on top of the multiple
- Carrying members 604 can be transported lying along a transport path 601.
- the transport path 601 can be located, for example, in the region between the two opposing ones
- a moving transport surface can be generated by means of the guided carrying components 604, onto which the empties 104 can then be placed and transported along the transport path 601.
- the plurality of support members 604 when mounted on the chain 602, form a support surface in the upper run (also referred to as a load run, workstring, or drawstring) for laying on
- the chain 602 may be guided in a vertical chain plane.
- the support components 604 may be mounted on the chain 602 and configured such that they form a substantially horizontal support surface.
- a support member 604 of the empties transport device 600 may include at least one
- Carrier element 604t, at least one connecting element 604v and at least one hinge structure 604g have. According to this specification
- the support member 604t may be plate-shaped such that by means of the plurality of support members 604, when mounted to the chain 602, one (e.g.
- the connector 604v may be configured to attach to the chain 602.
- the connecting element 604v may be removable by means of a releasable
- Connection be mounted on one of the chain links 602g of the chain 602 or be.
- Connecting element 604v can thus the associated
- the hinge structure 604g may be configured such that the support member 604t is pivotable (see reference numeral 603) on the
- Connecting element 604v is attached or can be attached.
- the term “pivotable” may also be understood to be “rotatable”, wherein the pivotal movement or rotation may be restricted to a certain range of angles, e.g. to an angular range of less than 360 °.
- the chain may define a catenary and the respective support members 604t of the support members 604 may cantilever, for example, on one side (or alternatively on both sides) across the catenary.
- the respective support element 604t of the plurality of support components 604 can protrude, for example, in an angular range of -45 ° to + 45 ° relative to the chain link joint axes 602a of the chain 602, see for example FIGS. 6A and 6D.
- the chain 602 can be supported endlessly in such a way that a transport path 601 for the empties 104 is thereby predetermined.
- the empties 104 for example, in the upper strand on the
- the transport path 601 may, for example, be linear, wherein the transport direction is dependent on the running direction of the chain 602.
- the joint structure 604g of the respective support member 604 may for example be arranged such that the support member 604t to a
- Swivel axis 604a can be pivoted, the
- Pivot axis 604a is aligned substantially parallel (e.g., with a deviation of less than 20 ° or less than 10 °) to the transport path 601.
- the hinge structure 604g can be realized in various ways.
- each of the plurality of support members 604 may be integrally formed.
- the plurality of support members 604 may be integrally formed.
- Joint structure for example, designed as a film hinge.
- Manufacturing of the integral support members 604 may be accomplished, for example, by a casting process, e.g. using a suitable appropriate
- Connecting element 604v each have a hinge portion 614g.
- the two joint sections 614g can be configured to fit one another in such a way that they form the joint structure 604g by means of a positive connection.
- Fig. 6C illustrates a support member 604t of the support member 604 in a schematic side view, according to various embodiments.
- the support element 604t may, for example, have a concave support surface 624 for placing the empties 104.
- the support surface 624 may, for example at least two relative to each other angled plane
- a slip-resistant structure e.g. Protrusions preferably made of rubber (e.g.
- Synthetic rubber may be provided (not shown).
- the slip-resistant structure may be arranged on the side of the respective support element 604t, which faces away from the discharge direction along which the empties 104 are discharged.
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- Connecting element 604v have a third planar surface portion 624c.
- This third plane surface section 624c may for example be provided in such a way that forms a part of the concave support surface 624 for placing the empties 104.
- the second planar surface section 624b on the support element 604t and the third planar surface section 624c on the connection element 604v can be made flush with one another.
- the second planar surface portion 624b on the support member 604t and the planar third surface portion 624c on the connection member 604v may each be provided at the same angle relative to the first planar surface portion 624a on the support member 604t.
- the respective support member 604t may include a guide structure 634.
- the guide structure 634 may be suitable for a
- Guide structure 634 have a projection for at least partially encompassing a guide rail (see, for example, Fig.8) or for engaging in a
- the guide structure can be a
- FIG. 6D illustrates a plurality of support members 604 mounted to the chain 602 in a schematic view, according to various embodiments.
- the movably mounted support elements 604t of the support components 604 can optionally be guided in different pivot positions 603a, 603b by means of a support element guide, for example by means of a
- a discharge area 500s may be provided, in which (e.g.
- Selector 202s empties 104 selected and a Kompaktor 102 can be supplied (see, for example, Fig.5B and Fig.5C).
- the guiding of the respective carrying components 604 can, for example, take place in such a way that the
- Pivot position 603a, 603b of the support element 604t is changed relative to the connecting element 604v of the respective support member 604 in the discharge area 500s, see
- Fig.9A and Fig.9B This can facilitate, for example, a discharge.
- At least one support element 604t-1 of the plurality of support components 604 can be guided in a first pivot position 603a.
- first pivot position 603a for example, a stable transport of empties by means of the support element 604t-l or by means of a plurality of support element 604t, which are located in the first pivot position 603a and, for example, adjacent to each other, take place.
- at least one support element 604t-1 of the support components 604 can be guided in a second pivot position 603b. In the second
- Pivoting position 603b can, for example, the transport of the Empties 104 are made less stable, so that the empties 104 can be easily removed from the empties transport device 600, for example by means of a selector 202s.
- Carrying members 604 are brought into the second pivot position 603b in the discharge area 500s and outside of the
- the respective pivot position 603a, 603b of the support element 604t of one of the support members 604 can by means of a
- correspondingly configured support element guide are generated, e.g. by means of one or more guide rails, etc.
- a support element guide may be arranged such that it specifies at least one first pivot position of the support element 604t relative to the connection element 604v, so that the respective one
- Support member 604t can be performed in this pivotal position by means of the chain 602. Furthermore, the support element guide can be configured in such a way, at least one second
- Predetermine connecting element 604v so that the respective support element 604t can be performed in this pivotal position.
- the at least one second pivot position 603b is different from the first pivot position 603a. Moving the support member 604t from the first pivot position to the second pivot position and / or from the second pivot position
- Pivoting position in the first pivot position can be a
- FIG. 6E illustrates a chain link 602g of the chain 602 and a connector for mounting a chain link 602g
- the chain has a plurality of chain links 602g. At least some of the chain links used to attach the Carrying members 604 are used, for example, have a first connection structure 602s.
- Connector 604v has a second connection structure 604s, with the second connection structure 604s being configured to mate with first connection structure 602s.
- the respective one support member 604 can be releasably secured by means of its connecting element 604v to one of the plurality of chain links 602g of the chain 602.
- the first connection structure 602s and the second one may be
- Connection structure 604s designed as a connector.
- the chain link 602g may have two pins which mate with two recesses in the
- Connecting element 604v are configured.
- Connecting element 604v form when nesting at least one positive connection.
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- Connection structure 602s and the second connection structure 604s one or more latching structures 612s have such that the first connection structure 602s and the second connection structure 604s.
- Snap connection structure 604s when nesting or form a latching connection.
- latching for example, at least one positive connection is formed by means of the one or more latching structures 612s.
- the chain 602 may be composed of a plurality of roller chain links
- the roller chain may comprise outer straps 612a and bolts 612b which are fixedly connected to each other and inner straps 612i and bushes 612u which are fixed
- one of the bolts 612b can each be rotatably mounted in the associated bushing 612u. Further, a roller 612r rotatable on the
- an exposed end portion 622b of the bolt 612b projecting from the outer tab may form at least a portion of the first connection structure 602s.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B each illustrate a carrying component 604 of the empties transport device 600 in one embodiment
- the support member 604 may be two-piece
- the support element 604t and the connection element 604v can each have a joint section 614g-1, 614g-2.
- the two joint sections 614g-l, 614g-2 can be configured to fit one another in such a way that they form the joint structure 604g by means of a positive connection.
- the two joint sections 614g-l, 614g-2 are arranged such that they define a pivot axis about which the support element 604t can be pivoted relative to the connection element 604v.
- the support member 604t may be different in relation to the connection member 604v
- Pivot positions correspond to, for example, different angles between the support member 604t and the
- Articulated sections 614g-l, 614g-2 may be configured such that the support element 604t and the connection element 604v can be connected to one another and / or separated from one another only in a predefined pivoting position. In all other pivotal positions, for example, a positive connection is ensured, which the joint function
- the hinge structure 604g may be configured such that the support member 604t and the connecting element 604v are pivotally connected to each other by means of a positive connection.
- the hinge structure 604g may be configured to leave only one rotational degree of freedom for movement of the support member 604t relative to the connection member 604v.
- hinge structure 604g may be configured such that when support member 604t is in contact with the
- Connecting element 604v is connected (for example by means of a positive connection), no translation degree of freedom for
- Connecting element 604v remains.
- FIG. 7C and FIG. 7D respectively illustrate a support member 604 of the empties transport device 600 in one
- the support member 604 may include a support member 604t and a connector 604v. Furthermore, the support member 604, for example by means of
- the support member 604t may be movable by means of a hinge structure 604g
- Support member 604 t have an angled shape, so that the empties 104 can rest on an angled bearing surface 624 of the support member 604 t for transporting the empties 104.
- the transport direction is located in this
- the support member 604t may be movably mounted and configured such that, for example, empties 104 may be selectively discharged in two different directions 701a, 701b (eg, substantially perpendicular to the transport direction), for example, by the support member 604t is moved by means of the hinge structure 604g, such as
- the support element 604t may be in a first pivot position 703a relative to the connection element 604v, or may be brought into a first pivot position 703a for transporting empties 104 along, for example, a transport path
- Support element 604t be relative to the connecting element 604v in at least one second pivot position 703b-l, 703b-2 or be brought into at least one second pivot position 703b-l, 703b-2 for discharging empties 104, such as
- Transport device 600 discharged and guided to a Kompaktor 102 Kompaktoran extract 202.
- the two empties transport devices 600-1, 600-2 be set up such that in a transfer area 700t empties 104 from one empties transport device 600-1 to the other
- Empties transport device 600-2 can be handed over.
- the respective support elements 604t of the two empties transport devices 600-1, 600-2 can in the
- Transfer area 700t are each brought into a second pivot position 703b-l, 703b-2, as illustrated for example in Figure 7E.
- the second empties transport device 600 - 2 may be located below the transfer area 700 t at least in the transfer area first empties transport device 600-1 be arranged so that a transfer is facilitated.
- Fig. 7F respectively illustrates a support member 604 of an empties transport device 600 in a schematic
- Carrying member 604 may include, for example, a support member 604t and a connection member 604v, wherein support member 604t is attached to the support member 604g by means of a hinge structure 604g
- Connecting element 604v is movably mounted, analogous to the previously described.
- the support member 604 may be mounted on a chain 602, for example by means of the connecting element 604v.
- Carrying member 604 have another support member 704t, wherein the further support member 704t is movably mounted by means of another hinge structure 704g to the connecting member 604v, analogous to the above-described.
- the chain 602 may define a catenary, and the respective support members 604t of the support members 604 may cantilever transversely to the catenary, for example, as shown by way of example in FIGS. 7C to 7F.
- FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B respectively illustrate a support member 604 and a support member guide for guiding the support member 604 in a schematic view, according to various
- the plurality of support members 604, when mounted on the chain 602 and moved by the chain 602, may additionally be guided by at least one support member guide.
- the at least one support element guide can, for example, a or multiple guide rails 632.
- the one or more guide rails 632 may be configured such that the respective support members 604 t of the plurality of support members 604 on the respective one
- the respective support elements 604t of the plurality of support members 604 may include a guide structure 634, wherein the guide structure 634 may be configured to match the guide rail such that the support member 604t is in a predefined maximum swing range (eg, in a range of about 1 ° to about 10 °). can be swiveled. Further, the guide structure 634 may be configured to match the respective guide rail 632 such that the
- Plug connection between the chain 602 and the respective support members 604 can not be solved. Clearly it can be prevented by means of the support element guide that the support members 604 can be released from the chain 602 when the support member guide is installed. To disassemble the support members 604, the corresponding support element guide can be dismantled beforehand. After mounting the
- Carrying members 604, the corresponding support member guide can be mounted again.
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- Guide structure 634 has a receiving space in which the
- Guide rail 632 can be at least partially received. Similarly, the guide rail 632 may have a recess into which the guide structure 634 engages. Furthermore, in an analogous manner, the
- Guide structure 634 may be provided by means of a recess, wherein the guide rail 632, for example, has a projection which engages in the recess, etc.
- the support member 604t has at least one
- Slide structure 634 g which is arranged such that the support member 604 t by means of at least one Sliding structure 634g can be guided resting on the guide rail.
- the at least one sliding structure 634g may, for example, have or consist of one or more (eg curved) projections.
- the support element guide may define a path, also referred to as a support element path, along which the support elements 604t are guided. Unless the
- the support member path may, for example, the same shape as the path along the chain 602 mounted on the connecting elements 604v are guided.
- the support element guide can be configured such that the support elements 604t of the support components 604 are guided in the upper strand 600o and / or in the lower strand 600u.
- the bottom strand is
- the support elements 604t of the support members 604 can also be guided in the transition from the upper run 600o into the lower run 600u (and vice versa) by means of the support element guide.
- Supporting member 604t to an associated connecting element 604v is the pivotal position of the support member 604t relative to the associated connecting element 604v variable. According to various embodiments, the pivotal position of the support member 604t may be relative to the associated one
- Connection element 604v be set by means of a support member guide or be or changed. This allows, for example, that different functions of the empties transport device 600 can optionally be used more efficiently. For example, several
- Carrying members 604 are used in a first pivot position to the empties only through the
- Compactor assembly 202 to transport therethrough, and / or there may be a plurality of support members 604 in a second
- FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate an empties handling device 600 having a plurality of
- Carrying members 604 which are guided by a chain 602 and one or more support member guides, in a schematic view, according to various embodiments.
- the support members 604t of the support members 604 may be guided to have a different pivotal position in a first region 500t (e.g., in a transport region) than in a second region 500s (e.g., in a rejection region).
- first region 500t e.g., in a transport region
- second region 500s e.g., in a rejection region
- the emptying of empties 104 may not be selective (e.g., always at the same location for each container being transported). In this case can
- a correspondingly configured support member guide e.g., one or more correspondingly shaped
- the support member guide can be active
- the pivotal position of the support members 604t at the appropriate location can only be changed (e.g., the corresponding support members 604t can be lowered downwardly) when the empties 104 at that location are to be discharged. If the empties continue to remain on the empties transport device 600, the pivotal position of the support elements 604t, for example
- Support element 604t should not be lowered downwards or pivoted downwards).
- a movable guide rail can be used by means of which the support members 604t in the corresponding area (for example, in the discharge portion 500s) can be brought into the corresponding pivot positions.
- the support element guide can be configured such that the respective support elements 604t-l of the plurality
- Carrying members 604-1, 604-2 are guided along a first Tragelement- path (see, for example, Fig.9A) can. Further, the support member guide may be configured such that the respective support members 604t-2 of the plurality
- Carrying members 604-1, 604-2 can optionally also be guided along a second support element path (see, for example, FIG. 9B), wherein the first support element path is different from the second support element path.
- the support element guide can be configured in such a way that the respective support elements 604t of the plurality of support components 604 are guided in such a way that they are in the
- Upper run 600a generate a first pivoting course 900a or a second pivoting course 900b, wherein the first pivoting course 900a is different from the second pivoting course 900b.
- the first pivoting course 900a is different from the second pivoting course 900b.
- Swivel position curve 900a a constant
- the pivoting position of the support elements 604t guided in the upper strand by means of the chain 602 can clearly not change here
- the second pivoting course 900b can be a swiveling motion course 602 guided support elements 604t change.
- a movably mounted support member guide rail may be or may be provided, wherein the movably supported support member guide rail may be brought to a first position and to a second position (e.g.
- the placement of the movably mounted support element guide rail can, for example, be synchronized with the operation of the selection device.
- the empties transport device 600 may include a controller or be coupled to a controller for
- the controller may be configured such that the movably mounted support member guide rail remains in a first position and / or is brought to a first position when no empties 104 is selected by the selector 202s of the empties transport device 600; and that the movably mounted support element guide rail remains in a second position and / or is brought into a second position when empties 104 by means of
- Selector 202s is selected by the empties transport device 600.
- the movably mounted support element guide rail may be configured such that the respective support elements 604t-l, 604t-2 of the plurality of support members 604-1, 604-2 along a first Support element paths are guided when the movable
- the first support element path may have a linear course
- the second support element path may have a curved course, in particular in the upper strand for discharging the empties 104, if this is to be discharged.
- the movably mounted support element guide rail can be resiliently mounted and / or have a resilient material such that it automatically moves back into the first position after being deflected into the second position.
- FIG. 10A illustrates a portion of the empties handler 600 in a schematic view, according to various embodiments.
- the chain 602 and thus the support members 604 guided by the chain 602 can be deflected by means of a sprocket wheel 602r in a deflection area 10000u and thus correspondingly endless
- the support members 604 may be guided in the upper run 600o and in the lower run 600u by means of one or more guide rails 632 or by means of another suitable support member guide.
- the plurality of contact surfaces 624 form the plurality of contact surfaces 624
- Carrying members 604 which are exposed, for example, in the upper strand 600o upwards, a transport surface for transporting empties 104.
- Guide rails 632 define the shape of the transport surface.
- the support elements 604t may also be guided accordingly, e.g. by means of a curved guide rail (not shown) or
- FIG. 10B illustrates a portion of the empties handler 600 in a schematic view, according to various embodiments.
- the empties transport device 600 may comprise at least one chain guide 1002 for guiding the chain in the upper run 600o and / or in the lower run 600u.
- Chain guide for example, at least one
- Chain slide rail or be designed as a chain slide rail.
- the chain slide rail plastic for example
- Polyethylene or consist thereof.
- the support member guide may be provided, for example, by means of a correspondingly configured (e.g., U-shaped) guide rail 1032.
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- a plastic slide rail for example
- Polyethylene can be used as sliding structure 1032g.
- a gap 1006 (evidently a wedge-shaped gap) is formed between respectively adjacent support members 604.
- the respective intermediate space between adjacent support elements 604t can be made accessible in a simple manner and, for example, in an efficient manner getting cleaned.
- Cleaning of the support members 604 may be performed at any suitable location in a predefined cleaning area, eg, in the lower run 600u. In the cleaning area, for example, the chain 602 can then be deflected such that a gap between the
- Carrying members 604 is formed, see. the gap 1006 in the deflection lOOOu.
- the cleaning of the support members 604 may, for example, also take place in the deflection region 10000 itself.
- the cleaning of the support members 604 may also be done without redirecting the chain 602. This is for example possible because the support elements 604 t of the support members 604 by means of
- Joint structure 604g can be changed in the pivot position, such as in Fig.llA and Fig.llB in
- a gap 1106 between two adjacent support members 604t may be provided by one of the two
- Pivot position 1100a remains or in a first
- Pivot position 1100a is brought and that the other of the two adjacent support members 604t in a second
- Pivot position 1100b remains or in a second
- Pivoting position 1100b is brought, with the first
- Swivel position is 1100b.
- the two pivot positions differ, for example, in the angular position of
- Support member 604t relative to the associated
- Cleaning device (not shown) may be used for cleaning the plurality of support members 604 of the empties transport device 600 in the cleaning area.
- Cleaning device may, for example, have at least one rotatably mounted brush.
- a gap 1006, 1106 may be or may be provided between respectively adjacent support members 604, for example, as previously described
- Fig. 12 illustrates a schematic flow diagram of a method 1200 of operating a compactor assembly 600, according to various embodiments.
- the method 1200 may include, for example: at 1210, moving the chain 604 of the empties transport device 600 to guide the plurality of carrying members 604 along a closed path, with the plurality of carrying members 604 moving through a divert area 500s in a transport area 500t; and, in 1220, moving the support member 604 of a respective support member 604 relative to its connection member 604v such that the support member 604t relative to
- Swivel position 603b, 703b-l, 703b-2 is when the
- Carrying member 604 is located in the discharge area 500s.
- Example 1 is an empties transport device 600
- Carrying members 604 lying empties 104 can be transported along a transport path 601, wherein each of the plurality of support members 604 comprises
- Connecting element 604v is attached.
- the empties transport device 600 according to example 1 may further have the articulated structure 604g of the respective carrying component 604 arranged such that the carrier element 604t can be pivoted about a pivot axis 604a, wherein the pivot axis 604a at least in the
- Substantially parallel to the transport path 601 runs.
- the empties handler 600 of Example 1 or 2 may further include the chain 602 having a plurality of links 602g each having a first link structure 602s, and each link 604v having a second link 602g
- Connection structure 602s is arranged such that the respective support member 604 can be releasably secured by means of its connecting element 604v to the respective chain link 602g.
- Example 4 the empties transport device 600 according to Example 3 may further comprise that the first
- Connection structure 602s and the second connection structure 604s are designed as a plug connection.
- the empties transport device 600 according to example 3 or 4 may further comprise that the first
- Connection structure 602s and the second connection structure 604s at least one latching structure 612s have such that the first and the second connection structure 602s, 604s engage in the nesting.
- Example 6 the empties transport apparatus 600 according to any one of Examples 1 to 5 may further include the chain 602 being a roller chain.
- the empties transporter 600 of Example 6 may further include a plurality or all of
- Roller chain links of the roller chain at least comprise: outer flanges and bolts which are fixedly connected to each other, wherein a plurality of or all bolts project at least on a chain side with an exposed end portion of the outer plates, wherein the respective exposed end portion at least a portion of the first
- Connecting structure forms.
- Example 8 the empties handler 600 of one of Examples 1-7 may further include the chain 602 defining a chainline, and wherein the respective one of the empties
- Support member 604 t of the plurality of support members 604 cantilevered on one side or both sides transverse to the chain line, wherein the respective support member 604 t of the plurality of support members 604 preferably in an angular range of -45 ° to + 45 ° project relative to the chain link axes of the chain 602.
- the empties transport device 600 may further comprise: at least one chain guide 1002 for guiding the chain 602 in an upper run 600o and / or in a lower run 600u.
- the empties handler 600 according to Example 9 may further include the at least one chain guide having at least one upper chain slide for guiding the chain 602 in the upper run 600o and the at least one chain guide 1002 having at least one lower chain slide for guiding the chain 602 in the lower strand 600u.
- the empties transportation apparatus 600 may further include: a support member guide for guiding the respective support members 604 t of the plurality of support members 604.
- the empties transport device 600 according to example 11 may further comprise the carrier element guide having at least one guide rail 632, which is set up such that the respective carrier elements 604t can be guided resting on the at least one guide rail 632.
- the empties transport device 600 according to example 12 may further have the carrying element 604t of the respective carrying component 604 having at least one
- Guide recess has to be engaged with the at least one guide rail 632.
- the empties transport device 600 may further comprise the support member guide and the respective support members 604 configured such that the support member guide has at least two mutually different pivot positions 603a, 603b of the respective support member 604t defined relative to the connector 604v.
- the empties transport device 600 according to Example 11 may further comprise that the support element guide is set up such that the respective
- Supporting elements 604 t of the plurality of support members 604 are guided such that they in the upper run 600 a first pivoting course 900 a or a second
- Pivoting pitch curve 900b generate, with the first
- Pivotation course 900a is different from the second pivoting course 900b.
- the empties transport device 600 may further comprise that the support element guide at least a first guide rail for generating the first pivoting course 900 a and a second
- Pivoting course has 900b.
- the empties transport device 600 according to example 15 may further comprise the carrier element guide by means of a movably mounted and / or
- deformable support member guide rail is formed such that it can be brought into a first position for generating the first Schwenk einsverlaufs 900 a and that this can be brought to a second position for
- the empties transport apparatus 600 may further comprise that the first pivoting course 900a is a constant pivoting course and the second one
- Swivel position curve 900b is a swivel motion curve.
- Example 19 the empties transporting apparatus 600 according to Example 17 or 18 may further comprise the
- Supporting element guide rail is mounted so resiliently that it is resiliently deflectable starting from its first position to its second position, and / or that the support element guide rail is resiliently deformable such that it is elastically deformable from its first position to its second position ,
- the empties transport device 600 may further comprise each of the plurality of support members 604 integrally formed, and wherein the respective hinge structure is a film hinge.
- Example 21 the empties transporting apparatus 600 according to any one of Examples 1 to 19 may further include the support member 604t and the connecting member 604v of FIG.
- the empties transport device 600 may further have the carrying element 604t having a concave support surface 624 for placing the empties 104.
- the empties transport device 600 according to example 22 may further have the concave
- Support surface 624 of at least two relative to each other angled planar surface portions 624a, 624b is formed.
- the empties handler 600 may further include each of the plurality of support members 604 further comprising: an additional support member 704t for supporting empties 104, an additional articulated structure 704g for pivotally supporting the additional support member 704t the
- Connecting element 604v is attached, wherein the
- Connecting element 604v is arranged between the support element 604t and the additional support element 704t.
- the empties transporter 600 of Example 24 may further comprise the additional support member 704t and the additional hinge structure 704g formed as described in any one of Examples 1 to 21 for the support member 604t and the hinge structure 604g, respectively.
- the empties transport device 600 according to example 24 or 25 may further comprise the
- Support member 604 t has a first support surface 624 a for placing the empties 104 and that the additional
- Support member 704t has a second support surface 724a for placing the empties 104, wherein the two bearing surfaces 624a, 624b are arranged at an angle to each other.
- Example 27 the empties transporting apparatus 600 according to any one of Examples 1 to 26 may further comprise the a plurality of support members 604t plate-shaped are designed such that they together in the upper strand and / or in the
- the empties handler 600 may further include the plurality of support members 604 configured such that adjacent support members 604 are located in the upper run and / or in the upper run
- Untertrum have a distance from each other, preferably a distance of less than 5 mm.
- each immediately adjacent support elements (604t) is smaller than an extension of the support element along a
- Direction of the distance and / or along the catenary for example, the direction of the distance along the catenary.
- the empties handler 600 according to any one of examples 1 to 28a, wherein the articulated structure (604g) of each of the plurality of support members (604) provides exactly one pivot axis.
- the empties transport device 600 according to one of examples 1 to 28c, wherein a distance of immediately adjacent support elements (604t) is less than about 3 cm, for example 2 cm, for example 1 cm. Even smaller empties will not fall through this.
- the empties transport device 600 according to any one of examples 1 to 28d, wherein the support member is plate-shaped.
- Example 28f the empties transporting device 600 according to any one of Examples 1 to 28e, wherein a rest position of the support member lies in a plane which is of the
- Chain line and an axle is clamped, wherein a plurality of chain links of the chain around the axis are movable against each other.
- the empties transport device 600 according to any one of examples 1 to 28f, wherein the support member has a free end and / or is mounted exactly on one side by means of the hinge structure.
- Example 29 is a compactor assembly 202 comprising:
- Example 30 the Kompaktoran extract 202 according to Example
- 29 further comprise: a transport area 500t to
- Outlet area 500s has for discharging empties 104 from the transport area 500t.
- Example 31 the Kompaktoran extract 202 according to Example
- the empties transport device 600 is set up such that, in the transport area 500t, the support element 604t and the connection element 604v of a respective support element 604 have a first pivot position 603a, 703a relative to each other, and that, in the discharge area 500s, the support element 604t and the Connecting element 604v of the respective support member 604 a second pivot position 603b, 703b-l, 703b-2 relative
- the compactor assembly 202 may further comprise: a selecting device 202s arranged such that empties 104 may be selectively led out of the discharge area 500s for selectively supplying the empty goods 104 to the
- the compactor assembly 202 of Example 32 may further include the selector 202s having a selector door 202k and an actuator 1012a for moving the selector door 202k to a first door position 1003a and a second door position 1003b, and further configured is that when the
- empties 104 which is transported by the empties transport device 600, can be guided out of the Ausschleus Scheme 500s by means of the Selektierklappe 202k for feeding the selected empties to the Kompaktor 102, and if the Selektierklappe 202k in the second flap position 1003b, empties 104 can be transported by means of the empties transport device 600 in the transport area 1000t through the Kompaktoran teaspoon 202 therethrough.
- the compactor assembly 202 may further include: a
- Cleaning device for cleaning the plurality of support members 604 of the empties transport device 600 in one
- Example 35 the Kompaktoran extract 202 according to Example 34 may further have that the empties transport device 600 and the cleaning device are arranged such that the support element 604t of the respective support member 604 is moved relative to the connection element 604b,
- Example 36 is a compactor device 300, comprising: a plurality of compactor assemblies 202, wherein the
- Kompaktoran extract 202 are arranged relative to each other so that empties 104 along a transport path 306 through the plurality of Kompaktoran extracten 202 therethrough
- Transport empties 104 along the transport route 306.
- Example 37 is a method 1200 for operating a
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