ES1175860U

ES1175860U - Cuttering machine for individual packaging products (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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Publication number: ES1175860U
Application number: ES201631537U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Rubén FRESNEDA JIMÉNEZ
Original assignee: Sat No 9994 Camposeven
Current assignee: Sat No 9994 Camposeven
Priority date: 2016-12-28
Filing date: 2016-12-28
Publication date: 2017-02-09
Anticipated expiration: 2026-12-28
Also published as: ES1175860Y

Abstract

Cutting machine for products for individual packaging, in particular food products such as broccoli or similar with a trunk from which a portion is cut before packaging, and which, comprising a casing (2) inside which are housed, protected thereby, the functional parts of the machine, at least one blade (3) pneumatically actuated, and an electric control panel (4) independent of the casing (2) with switch (20) for start-up and emergency stop ( 19), is characterized by the fact that the structure of the housing (2) and its mouth (7) to insert the trunk of the product acts as a stop that limits the position of the same determining the orientation and point of the cut, presenting means for adjusting the position of the housing (2) with respect to the blade (3) to modify said cutting length at will; and by the fact that it also incorporates, under said casing (2), an electronic counter device (16) of the cuts made by the blade (3), which is connected to a display (17) where it shows the number of cuts already made to a switch (18) to select the beginning of a new count at any time that is convenient. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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MÁQUINA CORTADORA DE PRODUCTOS PARA ENVASADO INDIVIDUAL D E S C R I P C I Ó N PRODUCT CUTTING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING D E S C R I P C I Ó N

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

5 La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a una máquina cortadora de productos para envasado individual que aporta, a la función a que se destina, ventajas y características, que se describirán en detalle más adelante, que suponen una destacable mejora del estado actual de la técnica. The invention, as expressed in the present specification, refers to a product cutting machine for individual packaging that provides, to the function to which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which will be described in detail below, which they represent a remarkable improvement of the current state of the art.

10 Más concretamente, el objeto de la invención se centra en una máquina cortadora que, aplicable para procesos industriales de envasado de productos en unidades individuales, en particular productos alimenticios como brócoli u otras hortalizas que han de tener un peso determinado siempre idéntico y que se consigue al cortar una porción del producto, More specifically, the object of the invention is centered on a cutting machine that, applicable to industrial processes for packaging products in individual units, in particular food products such as broccoli or other vegetables that must have a determined weight always identical and which get by cutting a portion of the product,

15 normalmente del tronco, presenta una configuración estructural idónea para efectuar dicho corte de manera muy precisa, rápida y totalmente segura, mejorando la efectividad del proceso frente a los sistemas actualmente y, consecuentemente, reduciendo los costes de producción. 15 Normally of the trunk, it presents an ideal structural configuration to make said cut very precisely, quickly and completely safely, improving the effectiveness of the process compared to the systems currently and, consequently, reducing production costs.

20 FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicada a la fabricación de aparatos y dispositivos de corte, centrándose particularmente en el ámbito de los destinados al corte preciso de determinados productos en procesos The field of application of the present invention is part of the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of cutting devices and devices, focusing particularly in the field of those for the precise cutting of certain products in processes

25 industriales de envasado. 25 industrial packaging.

ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Como es sabido, muchos productos, sobre todo alimentarios como por ejemplo el brócoli, se As is known, many products, especially food such as broccoli, are

30 envasan envueltos en film retráctil y en unidades individuales que pesan aproximadamente siempre lo mismo, para lo cual, antes de proceder a dicho envasado, se han de pesar y se les corta una porción hasta conseguir el peso necesario. Además en dicho tipo de productos, imagen2anterior. 30 wrapped in shrink film and in individual units that weigh approximately the same, for which, before proceeding to said packaging, they must be weighed and a portion is cut until the necessary weight is achieved. In addition to such products, image2 previous.

35 Sería deseable, por tanto, poder efectuar ambas operaciones, es decir, conseguir el peso y eliminar la zona oxidada en una sola operación de corte. 35 It would be desirable, therefore, to be able to carry out both operations, that is, to achieve weight and eliminate the oxidized area in a single cutting operation.

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El objetivo de la presente invención, es pues dotar al mercado de un nuevo tipo de máquina The objective of the present invention is therefore to provide the market with a new type of machine

5 que permita efectuar el corte a dicho tipo de productos de manera que se pueda hacer con total seguridad, para evitar riesgos, de manera precisa, para regular la porción a cortar, y de manera rápida para mejorar los tiempos de producción. 5 that allows the cutting of said type of products so that it can be done with total safety, to avoid risks, precisely, to regulate the portion to be cut, and quickly to improve production times.

Por otra parte, y como referencia al estado actual de la técnica, cabe señalar que, si bien se On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, although

10 conocen otros tipos de cortadoras, al menos por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ninguna que presente unas características técnicas, estructurales y constitutivas iguales o semejantes a las que concretamente presenta la que aquí se preconiza, según se reivindica. 10 other types of cutters know, at least on the part of the applicant, the existence of none that presents technical, structural and constitutive characteristics equal or similar to those specifically presented here, as claimed, is unknown.

15 EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

Así, la máquina cortadora de productos para envasado individual que la invención propone se configura como una novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, estando los detalles caracterizadores que la distinguen convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales Thus, the product cutting machine for individual packaging that the invention proposes is configured as a novelty within its field of application, the distinguishing details being conveniently set forth in the final claims.

20 que acompañan a la presente descripción. 20 accompanying this description.

De manera concreta, lo que la invención propone, como se ha apuntado anteriormente, es una máquina cortadora aplicable para procesos industriales de envasado de productos en unidades individuales, en particular productos alimenticios como brócoli o similar con un 25 tronco a los que se les corta una porción de dicho tronco antes del envasado, para lo cual dicha máquina se distingue por contar con una configuración estructural idónea para efectuar dicho corte en dirección perpendicular al eje del tronco, de manera precisa, gracias a su sistema de regulación, de manera muy rápida, ya que simplemente hay que insertar la pieza para que la cortadora se active automáticamente y corte el tronco y de manera segura, ya que Specifically, what the invention proposes, as noted above, is a cutting machine applicable for industrial processes of packaging products in individual units, in particular food products such as broccoli or similar with a trunk to which they are cut a portion of said trunk before packaging, for which said machine is distinguished by having an ideal structural configuration to make said cut in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the trunk, precisely, thanks to its regulation system, very quickly , since you simply have to insert the piece so that the cutter activates automatically and cuts the trunk and safely, since

30 todos los elementos funcionales están alojados y protegidos dentro de una carcasa y si no está colocada, el mecanismo no se activa y no corta. All the functional elements are housed and protected inside a housing and if it is not installed, the mechanism does not activate and does not cut.

Además, la cortadora lleva insertado, bajo la carcasa y junto a la cuchilla de corte, un contador de los cortes realizados por la máquina, el cual muestra el conteo a través de un display 35 incorporado en el cuadro de control desde el que, además, es regulable según se convenga, In addition, the cutter has inserted, under the housing and next to the cutting blade, a counter of the cuts made by the machine, which shows the count through a display 35 incorporated in the control panel from which, in addition , is adjustable as appropriate,

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pudiendo ponerlo a cero en cualquier momento, lo cual permite un control de la productividad muy exhaustivo y sin fallos, ya que además incorpora un sensor que detecta las simples hojas del producto para que no las corte ni las cuente. being able to set it to zero at any time, which allows a very exhaustive and fault-free productivity control, since it also incorporates a sensor that detects the simple sheets of the product so that it does not cut or count them.

5 En cualquier caso, la principal característica de la máquina es su forma de cortar el producto, ya que, concretamente para el caso del brócoli, realiza un corte automático recto perfecto, es decir, perpendicular el eje longitudinal del tronco, cosa que es la exigencia principal del mercado, y a diferencia de otras máquinas ya existentes cuyos cortes son principalmente oblicuos a dicho eje, y de manera que no se tiene que hacer un doble pesaje en el proceso 5 In any case, the main characteristic of the machine is its way of cutting the product, since, specifically in the case of broccoli, it makes a perfect straight automatic cut, that is, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the trunk, which is the main requirement of the market, and unlike other existing machines whose cuts are mainly oblique to said axis, and so that double weighing in the process does not have to be done

10 de elaboración del producto antes de su envoltura con el film retráctil, aportando un importante avance de mecanización en la línea de envasado. 10 of preparation of the product before wrapping with the shrink film, providing an important advance of mechanization in the packaging line.

La descrita máquina cortadora de productos para envasado individual representa, pues, una innovación de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora, razones The described product cutting machine for individual packaging thus represents an innovation of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown until now, reasons

15 que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita. 15 that together with its practical utility, provide it with sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

20 Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente: 20 To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification, as an integral part thereof, of a set of drawings, in which Illustrative and non-limiting nature has represented the following:

25 La figura número 1.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva de un ejemplo de la máquina cortadora de productos para envasado individual, objeto de la invención, apreciándose las principales partes y elementos que comprende, así como su configuración y disposición. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an example of the product cutting machine for individual packaging, object of the invention, showing the main parts and elements it comprises, as well as its configuration and arrangement.

La figura número 2.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva frontal de la carcasa de la máquina Figure number 2.- Shows a front perspective view of the machine housing

30 cortadora de la invención, apreciándose especialmente las ranuras para insertar la manivela de regulación y la herramienta de desbloqueo. 30 cutter of the invention, especially the grooves for inserting the regulating crank and the unlocking tool.

La figura número 3.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva frontal de la máquina de la invención, en este caso representada sin la carcasa protectora, apreciándose las parte funcionales que Figure number 3.- Shows a front perspective view of the machine of the invention, in this case represented without the protective housing, showing the functional parts that

35 incorpora interiormente. 35 incorporates internally.

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Y la figura número 4.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva del cuadro eléctrico que comprende la máquina, según la invención, apreciándose el regulador de presión del sistema neumático que acciona la cuchilla. And figure number 4. - It shows a perspective view of the electrical panel comprising the machine, according to the invention, the pressure regulator of the pneumatic system that drives the blade being appreciated.

5 PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo no limitativo de la máquina cortadora de productos para envasado individual preconizada, la cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, a non-limiting example of the product cutting machine for individual packaged packaging can be observed, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and

10 describen en detalle a continuación. 10 described in detail below.

Así, atendiendo a dichas figuras, se puede apreciar cómo la máquina (1) en cuestión comprende, esencialmente, una carcasa (2) en cuyo interior se alojan, convenientemente protegidas por la misma, las piezas funcionales de la máquina, entre las que comprende, al 15 menos, una cuchilla (3) de accionamiento neumático, y como elemento independiente a dicha carcasa (2), un cuadro de control (4) eléctrico, al que se conectan dichas piezas funcionales mediante el correspondiente cableado, y donde se encuentra la botonadura de accionamiento, con la particularidad de que la propia estructura de la carcasa (2) hace de tope que limita la posición del producto determinando la orientación y punto del corte, presentando unos medios Thus, according to said figures, it can be seen how the machine (1) in question essentially comprises a housing (2) in which the functional parts of the machine are housed, conveniently protected therewith, including , at least, a pneumatically operated blade (3), and as an independent element to said housing (2), an electrical control panel (4), to which said functional parts are connected by the corresponding wiring, and where it is located the drive button, with the particular feature that the structure of the housing (2) acts as a stop that limits the position of the product by determining the orientation and point of the cut, presenting means

20 de regulación de la posición de la misma respecto de la cuchilla (3) para modificar dicha longitud de corte 20 for adjusting the position thereof with respect to the blade (3) to modify said cutting length

Para ello, las piezas funcionales se incorporan acopladas a una estructura de soporte que, comprendiendo un pie (5) y sendos anclajes (6) se instala de manera fija, por ejemplo a una For this, the functional parts are incorporated coupled to a support structure that, comprising a foot (5) and two anchors (6) is fixedly installed, for example to a

25 bancada en una estación de envasado, mientras que la carcasa (2) es un elemento extraíble que se incorpora, fijado mediante sujeciones convencionales (15), por ejemplo tornillos, sobre dicha estructura y elementos funcionales, envolviéndolos superior, lateral y anteriormente. 25 bed in a packing station, while the housing (2) is a removable element that is incorporated, fixed by conventional fasteners (15), for example screws, on said structure and functional elements, wrapping them upper, side and above.

Además la carcasa (2) cuenta con una embocadura (7) situada en su parte superior, a través In addition the housing (2) has a mouth (7) located in its upper part, through

30 de la que se introduce el producto limitando la posición del mismo, que solo permite hacerlo con el tronco en vertical para determinar la orientación y punto de corte, y bajo la que se encuentra la cuchilla (3) de corte, junto a la cual se ha previsto unos sensores (8) asociados a los actuadores neumáticos, de modo que, al insertar el troco del producto en ella, automáticamente se acciona el sistema neumático que acciona la cuchilla (3) de corte y que, 30 of which the product is introduced limiting its position, which only allows it to be done with the trunk vertically to determine the orientation and cutting point, and under which the cutting blade (3) is located, next to which sensors (8) associated to the pneumatic actuators are provided, so that, when the product troco is inserted into it, the pneumatic system that drives the cutting blade (3) is automatically activated and that,

35 además, detectan, si la carcasa (2) no está colocada en su lugar, en cuyo caso, aunque se introduzca un producto sobre la cuchilla (3), anulan la conexión de los actuadores neumáticos e impiden la actuación de la cuchilla (3), sirviendo como sistema de seguridad para evitar riesgos. 35 in addition, they detect, if the housing (2) is not placed in its place, in which case, even if a product is introduced on the blade (3), they cancel the connection of the pneumatic actuators and prevent the blade from acting (3 ), serving as a security system to avoid risks.

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5 Es importante destacar que la cuchilla (3) está dispuesta de manera se desplaza en horizontal, de manera que el corte que efectúa es totalmente perpendicular al tronco, cuando este se introduce a través de la embocadura (7), ya que dicha embocadura tiene una configuración para que solamente permite introducir el producto verticalmente a través del tronco y hasta apoyar la copa o parte superior sobre ella, tras lo cual se produce el corte en sentido 5 It is important to note that the blade (3) is arranged so that it moves horizontally, so that the cut it makes is completely perpendicular to the trunk, when it is introduced through the mouth (7), since said mouth has a configuration so that it only allows the product to be introduced vertically through the trunk and even to support the cup or upper part on it, after which the cutting takes place in the direction

10 perpendicular al eje de dicho tronco. Más concretamente, en la realización preferida, dicha embocadura (7) tiene una configuración cuadrangular de unos 10cm y un borde biselado. 10 perpendicular to the axis of said trunk. More specifically, in the preferred embodiment, said mouth (7) has a quadrangular configuration of about 10cm and a beveled edge.

Según otra de las características de la máquina, la carcasa (2) se puede regular en altura, para modificar la longitud del corte que efectúa la cuchilla (3) situada bajo la embocadura (7). 15 Para ello, la máquina (1) cuenta con un mecanismo elevador de la carcasa (2) que comprende una rueda dentada (9) que al hacerla girar se desplaza sobre una guía vertical (10) dentada que, a su vez, empuja la carcasa (2) hacia arriba o hacia abajo, según el sentido de giro de dicha rueda dentada (9), siendo accionada, preferentemente, de manera manual mediante una manivela (11) que, en el momento en que se precisa hacer dicha regulación de altura, se According to another of the characteristics of the machine, the casing (2) can be adjusted in height, to modify the length of the cut made by the blade (3) located under the mouth (7). 15 To this end, the machine (1) has a lifting mechanism of the housing (2) comprising a gearwheel (9) which, when rotated, moves on a vertical guide (10) which, in turn, pushes the housing (2) up or down, according to the direction of rotation of said cogwheel (9), preferably being manually operated by means of a crank (11) which, at the moment in which said regulation of height is

20 inserta en el eje de dicha rueda dentada (9) a través de una primera ranura (12) prevista al efecto en la parte frontal de la carcasa (2), tal como muestra la figura 2, si bien no se descarta la opción de acoplar un pequeño motor eléctrico como accionador automático. 20 inserts in the axle of said gearwheel (9) through a first groove (12) provided for this purpose in the front part of the housing (2), as shown in Figure 2, although the option of couple a small electric motor as an automatic actuator.

Además, una vez situada a la altura deseada, la carcasa (2) se bloquea en su posición In addition, once placed at the desired height, the housing (2) locks into position

25 mediante un tornillo prisionero (13) que, igualmente, se aprieta o afloja a través de una segunda ranura (14) frontal de la carcasa (2), para poder proceder a accionar el mecanismo de elevación de la misma y evitar cualquier movimiento cuando está trabajando. 25 by means of a captive screw (13) that, likewise, is tightened or loosened through a second front groove (14) of the housing (2), in order to be able to actuate the lifting mechanism thereof and avoid any movement when is working.

Por otra parte, otra de las características esenciales que distinguen la máquina (1) de la On the other hand, another of the essential characteristics that distinguish the machine (1) from the

30 invención es la incorporación a la misma, concretamente bajo la carcasa (2) junto a la cuchilla (3), de un dispositivo electrónico contador (16) de los cortes que efectúa dicha cuchilla (3) el cual hace un conteo preciso solo de los troncos gracias a que los sensores (8) detectan si se ha insertado un troco, en cuyo caso se acciona la cuchilla, o solamente unas hojas de desperdicio en cuyo caso la cuchilla no se acciona. The invention is the incorporation thereto, specifically under the housing (2) next to the blade (3), of an electronic counter device (16) of the cuts made by said blade (3) which makes a precise count only of the logs thanks to the fact that the sensors (8) detect if a troco has been inserted, in which case the blade is operated, or only a few waste sheets in which case the blade is not actuated.

35 Dicho dispositivo contador (16), como se observa en la figura 1 y 4, está conectado a un display (17) incorporado en el cuadro de control (4) donde muestra el número de cortes efectuados, así como a un conmutador (18) para seleccionar el inicio de nuevo conteo en cualquier momento que convenga. 35 Said counter device (16), as seen in Figures 1 and 4, is connected to a display (17) incorporated in the control panel (4) where it shows the number of cuts made, as well as to a switch (18 ) to select the start of new counting at any time that is convenient.

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5 En dicho cuadro de control (4) eléctrico se incorporan, además, una seta de emergencia (19) y el interruptor (20) de puesta en marcha de la máquina, así como, adosado a su lateral exterior, un regulador de presión (21) con su correspondiente manómetro (22) del circuito neumático de accionamiento la cuchilla (3). 5 In said electrical control panel (4), an emergency mushroom (19) and the machine start-up switch (20) are also incorporated, as well as, attached to its outer side, a pressure regulator ( 21) with its corresponding pressure gauge (22) of the pneumatic drive circuit the blade (3).

10 Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciéndose constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras 10 Describing sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages that derive from it, stating that , within its essentiality, may be implemented in other

15 formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental. 15 embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that is sought as long as it is not altered, changed or modified its fundamental principle.

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Claims

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R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S

1.-CUTTING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING PRODUCTS, in particular food products such as broccoli or similar with a trunk from which a portion is cut before packing, and which, comprising a housing (2) inside which they are housed, protected by the same, the functional parts of the machine, at least, a knife (3) of pneumatic drive, and an electrical control panel (4) independent to the housing (2) with switch (20) of start-up and mushroom of emergency (19), is characterized by the fact that the structure of the housing (2) and its mouth (7) to insert the trunk of the product stops but limits the position of the product determining the orientation and point of cut , presenting means for regulating the position of the housing (2) with respect to the blade (3) to modify said cutting length at will; and by the fact that it also incorporates, under said housing (2), an electronic counter device (16) of the cuts made by the blade (3), which is connected to a display (17) where it shows

15 the number of cuts made and a switch (18) to select the start of counting again at any time that is convenient.

2.-PRODUCT CUTTING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING, according to claim 1, characterized in that the functional parts are incorporated coupled to a

20 support structure which, comprising a foot (5) and two anchors (6) is fixedly installed, for example to a bench, and the housing (2) is a removable element that is incorporated, fixed by means of fasteners (15) , on said structure and functional elements, wrapping them superiorly, laterally and previously.

25 3.-PRODUCT CUTTING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING, according to claim 2, characterized in that sensors (8) associated with pneumatic actuators are provided next to the blade (3), which, when the product is inserted, automatically activates the system tire that drives the cutting blade (3) and also detects if the housing (2) is not in place, in which case, even if a product is introduced

30 on the blade (3), cancel the connection of the pneumatic actuators and prevent the operation of the blade (3).

4.-PRODUCT CUTTING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING, according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the housing (2) has a mouth (7) located in its upper part under which the blade (3) is located cutting

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arranged so that it moves horizontally, so that the cut it makes is completely perpendicular to the trunk, when it is introduced through the upper mouth (7).

5. 5. CUTTING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING PRODUCTS, according to claim 4, characterized in that the mouth (7) has a quadrangular configuration of about 10cm and a beveled edge.

6.-PRODUCT CUTTING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING, according to

Any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the housing (2) can be adjusted in height by means of a lifting mechanism comprising a toothed wheel (9) that travels on a vertical guide (10) toothed which, in turn, push the housing (2) up or down.

15 7.-PRODUCT CUTTING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING, according to claim 6, characterized in that the gearwheel (9) is manually operated by means of a crank (11).

8.-PRODUCT CUTTING MACHINE FOR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING, according to the

Claim 6, characterized in that the gearwheel (9) is driven by an electric motor as an automatic actuator.

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