JPH07507257A - Cross direction stuffing device in carton stuffing equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

An article group transfer apparatus constructed and arranged to move article groups into open ends of the carton sleeves. The apparatus (16) is incorporated in a continuous motion cartoner assembly for loading article groups (23) into cartons which comprises an article infeed mechanism (13, 14) supplying at least one stream of articles; an article group selection and transport mechanism (12) intersecting the article infeed mechanism to form and transport a longitudinal stream of article groups of a predetermined pattern; a carton supply and transport mechanism (11) synchronized and moving parallel with the article group selecting mechanism to provide cartons with open ends facing the moving article groups; and the article group transfer apparatus (16) which moves the article groups into the open ends of the carton sleeves.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Background of the invention of cross direction stuffing device in carton stuffing device The present invention relates to apparatus and methods used in the Hangenong industry. Special 1 book The invention is a continuous action cartoning system that packs groups of articles into cartons or cages. The present invention relates to an article group transfer mechanism for use in a storage device.

This article group transfer mechanism is a lateral or cross-stuffing type device; The device of the invention is capable of handling articles of wing type, style and size, such as cans, bottles and A wide range of articles I4, stacked and unstacked. can be packed into cardboard or other cartons quickly and reliably. This is what you do.

In the past, various devices and methods have been proposed to pack items from the side of the carton. It is used to package selected items into cartons. Ta.

However, each of the conventional devices and methods has a unique shape of 7 < 1 of articles, and It uses a fixed structure. Additionally, conventional devices have limited adjustment and output capabilities. Because of its design, it was difficult to manufacture and maintain.

In view of the limitations and shortcomings of conventional methods and devices, it is an object of the present invention to The objective is to provide a device for continuously and reliably filling cartons at high speed.

Another object of the invention is to provide a variety of cartons and types and sizes of articles and articles. We provide adjustable continuous motion cartoning equipment for non-legal applications. There are many things.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for maintaining close packing of articles within a cart. Provided is an article group transfer structure that allows the article group to be moved and controlled with reliable force. There is a particular thing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a first-in-the-shelf manufactured product having differentially thinner packing dimensions. Laterally reciprocating, including cam-actuated stepped transfer head for packing items An object of the present invention is to provide a group transport structure having a movable arm assembly.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a group transport structure stabilized for high speed operation. Our goal is to provide the following.

Summary of the invention The present invention provides for the entry of articles into the open end of a carton sleeve. The present invention provides an article group transport mechanism. This mechanism places items into cartons. Provided with continuous motion cartoning equipment for stuffing.

The cartoning device includes an article feeding mechanism that supplies at least one stream of articles. intersects with this article feeding mechanism to form a longitudinal flow of articles in a predetermined pattern. The article group selection and conveyance mechanism and the articles being moved through the open end of the carton. A carton feeder and a carton feeder which are synchronized with and move parallel to the group selection mechanism to direct the group toward the group. and transport mechanism for advancing the articles into the open end of the carton sleeve. It is equipped with an article group transport mechanism.

The above and other advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings: I think it will become clearer.

Brief description of the drawing FIG. 1 is a side view of a cartoning device incorporating the article group transfer mechanism of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the cartoning apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a detailed top plan view of the cartoning apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a portion of the cartoning apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a top view of a portion of the cross-stuffing mechanism.

FIG. 6 is a cartoning device generally taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 2, showing the article group transfer mechanism; FIG.

FIG. 7 is a top view of the stuffing arm assembly.

FIG. 8 is a combination of a side view and an end view of the pushing surface.

9 is an end view of the stuffer arm assembly taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7; FIG. .

FIG. 10 is an end view of the stuffer arm circuit.

FIG. 11 shows article group selection and transportation Jl! A stuffing device that operatively extends across the structure. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the stationary arm assembly.

FIG. 12 shows another continuous motion cart utilizing another embodiment of the group transport mechanism of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the filling device.

FIG. 13 is a detailed plan view of the article group transport mechanism.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the cartoning device generally taken along line 14--14 of FIG. 13.

FIG. 15 is a top view of the stuffing arm assembly.

FIG. 16 is a bottom view, partially in section, of the end of the stuffing arm assembly.

FIG. 17 is an end view of the stuffing arm assembly from the left side of FIG. 15.

FIG. 18 is a side view of the stuffing arm assembly.

19 is an end view from the left side of the stuffing arm assembly of FIG. 18; FIG.

Figure 20 shows the stuffer arm assembly and the cross stuffer arm assembly. Part of the cross-stuffing mechanism showing cooperation with the yellowtail and relative movement between them FIG.

FIG. 21 is a top plan view of another embodiment of the stow throat of the arm assembly. .

Description of the preferred embodiment The glrll of the present invention is for loading goods into carts in a continuous high speed process. It is something. As shown in the drawings, the article group transfer device of the present invention is available in various types and types. reliably, continuously and at high Used in continuous high speed packaging mechanisms to package at high speed.

For example, device 10 may utilize the adjustment features described in more detail below to provide standard 241 [1 (12/12), 30 cans or bottles of soft drinks (+5/+ 5) and 361M! (18,’l　8) in a packed stack Can be packed or packed with 6.8.12.15.18 and 26 pieces of the same height. It is designed to be packed into a small pack body. In addition, the soft drink Konotena was added to the container. To pack into a carrier, a representative for both the container and the carrier structure is required. is performed quickly and reliably, within standard industrial tolerances.

As a result, the filled carrier output from the device 10 has a squareness and uprightness. Maximum consistency and uniform consistency improves storage and transportation. Ru.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, continuous motion carton stuffing equipment generally a carton feeding and conveying mechanism, i.e., flow path 11; and an article feeding mechanism, i.e., flow path 11; channel 12, a pair of article supply mechanisms, namely channels 13 and 14, and a separation notebook facility. A loading mechanism 15 and a group transfer or cross-stuffing mechanism 16 are provided.

These mechanisms are supported by an integral frame structure 17. but , if these mechanisms are properly aligned, separate supports can be provided as long as the gist of the invention is followed. A holding structure may also be used.

The carton supply mechanism 11 is located near the input end 18 of the device IO. Device I At the output end of O, carton sleeves or blanks 25 are carried one after another in a straight line. be transported. Article supply mechanisms 13 and 14 are also arranged at the input end 20 of the device IO. There is.

A first portion of each article supply mechanism 13 and 14 includes a subgroup selection and conveyance mechanism 12. The second portion is arranged parallel to the article group selection conveyance mechanism 12 at a predetermined angle. At two separate locations along the sink, group selection and conveyance mechanism 12, the product i.e. Provides a stream of articles 20. These merging mechanisms 12 to 14 are equipped with fixed flight bars. The individual articles 20 passing through the station are weighed and placed in a predetermined group of articles 21 and 22 on the mechanism 12. is configured to do so.

The stacking function of the device IO forms the first group 21 at a low height, 11/- Place the separation notebook 24 on the lower group 2I via the tray installation mechanism 15, and Sometimes, a second group 22 is formed on the downstream side at a higher height, and the upper group 22 is used for article group selection. Due to the action of the flight bar of aircraft 1112, it slides across the separation note 24. This is done by decoding and forming a stacked group 23.

The separation note installation mechanism 15 is of the type manufactured and sold by the applicant. The rotary installation mechanism 12 is preferably included.

Article group selection and transport mechanism 12 is adjacent to carton supply and transport mechanism 11 It is arranged parallel to this and extends downstream in a straight line. joined together , that is, the combined articles 23 are separated and weighed, and the combined articles 23 are The differential stuffing mechanism 16 extends in the longitudinal direction with respect to the device 10, and It is adjacent to and parallel to the second portion of item selection and transport mechanism 12.

This cross-direction stuffing mechanism 16 is partially Subgroup selective conveyance mechanism with multiple stuffing arms extending in the direction or vertical direction A group of products 23 on 12 is transported by an aligned car running on a carton transport mechanism ll. The product group 23 is then moved into the cart/25 and loaded with product group 23. .

Referring further to FIGS. 1 and 2, the carton feeding and conveying mechanism 11 is shown in FIG. Disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,530,686, of which the applicant is the patentee. It is preferable to use a rotary type carton installation device W149, such as .

Above the input end of the carton transport mechanism 11 is a vertically adjustable frame structure. A carton assembly device 49 is supported by the structure 50. This device is based on Basically, the flat carton black, i.e. sleeve 25, is used as the power magazine. 51 to the conveying surface of the mechanism 11, each carrying at least one brush. The blank has a four-sided shape with open ends bounded by links 44. Open 25. Importantly, partially assembled cartons 25 are packed The cartons are placed stack-wise with both sides open to the sides of the carton handling mechanism. Is Rukoto.

The carton conveyor 52 carries the cartons 25 from the carton supply and installation device 49. The cartons are then conveyed downstream in a straight line relative to the entire apparatus 10.

When transporting these cartons 25 to the downstream side, packing them into the cartons 25 is carried out. , as shown in more detail later, the article group selection and transport mechanism 12 and the crossing direction r1 It is synchronized with the cramming structure 16.

Carton transport conveyor 52 accommodates cartons 25 of different types and sizes. It is free from counterfeiting to make it more appealing.

See also Figures 3.4 and 6. Basically, the carton conveyor bearer 52 consists of one pair. Multiple 7-light lugs connected to flight chains 1’81 and 1J12 of 56, these fly seven chains +81 and 182 drive 1t53 and idler! It is connected to 1li54 and rotates around these. It has become.

Although only one pair of lugs 56 is shown, the number of lugs 56 per carton 25 is can be changed each time the shape of the cart changes. Chess juxtaposed in parallel The longitudinal and longitudinal spacing between the lugs 56 on the ino is preferably variable. stomach.

By adjusting the carton spacing, the device 1G can be used for example in packs of six. A variety of cartridges are available, allowing you to change from processing packs to processing packs containing 3611. Preferably, the device 10 can be used for the shape of a ton. This card The tonnage feeding and transporting mechanism 11 is used in particular during cartoning operations. A carton for supporting the top of two relatively high cartons 25 moving above. Stabilizing structures (not shown) may also be included.

Referring to FIGS. 1-4, the low article supply mechanism 111, 13, selects a group of articles and and at a predetermined point on the transport mechanism 12, a plurality of individual inputs at a first predetermined height are of articles 20 are fed into the apparatus IO. This mechanism 13 includes a drive sprocket/ Shaft assembly 61 and idler sprocket/shaft assembly It includes a conveyor 60 arranged around 62. This conveyor 60 is It is preferable that the belt includes a belt.

The articles 20 carried on the upper forward running section of the conovere 60 are separated by a lane separator. 63, the file is separated into multiple file paths. Each lane separator 6 3 is a tartar of a predetermined length so as to enter the path of the article group selection and conveyance mechanism 12. It has a terminal portion 64. Each terminal section 64 has an article group selection and conveyance mechanism. 12 longitudinally conveyed flight structures 74 (described later) are mounted on an inclined conveyor. It is now possible to pass through Aren.

The flight bar 74 engages and passes through the lane separator end portions 64. When the bars engage an article 20 located in the lane, the article onto the longitudinal conveyor path of mechanism 12 and adjacent flight par 74. Put it in between.

Flight bars 74, lane ends 64, and conveyors 60 and 12 selects and weighs a predetermined group of articles 2I that are completely merged at . The size, arrangement and dimensions of the resulting product family 21 depend on the number of feed lanes, the manufacturing It depends on the dimensions of the product and the shape and spacing of the fly pars 74.

The lanes are connected to the closure means 64 so as to change the size and/or arrangement of the group 21. Therefore, it can be blocked. Ray separator 63 and flight par 74 are products It is adjustable so that the parameters of the group can be completely changed.

The article group selection and transport mechanism 12 selects articles from the first or lower article supply side 13. In addition to selecting the product group 21, the following product group from the second high product supply group 19 is selected. 22 and transport them downstream in a straight line throughout the entire apparatus IO.

The goods groups 21 and 22 are transported downstream by being stuffed into a cart 25. A cart feeding and conveying mechanism as described below, and a cross-direction stuffing machine. It is synchronized with the structure 16. The article group selection and transportation mechanism 12 includes a conovere 73, A plurality of flight bar appliances are fixed to the hubbear 73 and transported in the longitudinal direction on this. placed on the conveyor 73 between the assembly 74 and the spaced fly bar 74 A plurality of slide plates 75 are provided.

The hubbearer 73 is connected to the drive block assembly 76 and the shaft assembly 76. Idler sprocket 7 / shaft assembly 77 and a pair of parallel end drives Conveyor chair 78 is included, and chaino 78 is a sprocket//yaft assembly. A forward running part or upper running part rotates around the nozzles 76 and 77 and extends in the longitudinal direction. A row portion 79 and a return traveling portion, that is, a bottom traveling portion 80 are formed.

Further, compare FIGS. 4 and 6.

Each of the flight bar acenobliffs 4 includes a top rail member 83 and a bottom rail member 8. 4, which are connected to each other by vertical spacers 86.

The top member 83 and the bottom member 84 are arranged parallel to each other, and the spacer 8 separated by 5.

Top member 83 and bottom member 84 each have a sloped forward end 150 and a flat rear end. It further includes a linear body 151 terminating at an end. The front end 150 is from the leading edge. It is sloped or angled inward to the trailing edge so that the flight par 74 Select the individual articles 20 arranged in the lane, and select the articles 20 from these layers. so that the closest article among the upstream articles 20 that are slightly separated from each other can be separated. I have to.

As best shown in FIG. 4, a pair of fixed slide plates 152 and 153 are It is connected to the assembly of each flight par 74. Fly par 74 and spa The ride plates 152, 153 connect to the flight chain via the connection bracket 86. It is connected to i/78. Slide plates 152 and 153 are thin and flat. structure, its top surface has low friction (supports the lower group of articles 21, This allows for sliding movement on this surface.

Additionally, a slotted slide plate is provided between adjacent flight bar assemblies 74. A port 154 is located. Importantly, each plate 154 a laterally oriented slot 15 of a predetermined width extending in the longitudinal direction of 54 and open at both ends; 5.

Further reference is made to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The second or higher article feeder 114 is located at a predetermined location downstream from the lower article feed mechanism 13. At a second predetermined height, a plurality of individual large blade articles 20 are fed into the apparatus 10 at a second predetermined height.

This mechanism 14 also includes a pair of conveyors +00 and 101, each conveyor Drive sprocket/shaft assembly and idler sprocket //Arranged around Yafuto Asenoburi.

Articles 1O conveyed on the upper forward running sections of conveyors 100 and 101 are - The separator 102 separates the files into a plurality of non-gle file buses. Each level - The separator 102 enters the article group selection and conveyance mechanism 12 by a predetermined length. It has a terminal portion +03 of a predetermined length. Each terminal part 103 is a flight structure conveyed in the longitudinal direction of the subgroup selection and conveyance mechanism 12; The body 74 is configured to be able to pass through the slope.

Flight structure 74 engages and passes through end portion 103 of the ray separator. 20 placed on the rail and hold them against the length of the mechanism 12. Scrape out onto a manual conveyor bus.

The article group forward transport or cross-direction stuffing mechanism 16 performs article group selection and movement planning. 3 to IIte, this cross-direction stuffing mechanism 16 basically consists of multiple Stuff arm assembly 110 and flight chain-guide tube assembly assembly 111 (stuffed arm assemblies +10 are attached to this at predetermined intervals) ) and a predetermined lateral movement relative to the stuffing arm assembly 110. It includes a control cam assembly 112 that provides the components.

The flight chain nose guide tube assembly 111 is located at the forward running section, that is, at the top. It has a lower running part 113 and a return running part, that is, a bottom running part 114. This asset Assembly I11 is the drive and idler sprocket//yaft assembly ! 15 and +16 and a pair of parallel flight chains 117 and 118. These chains are attached to subrokebut/shaft assemblies 115 and +16. connected and rotates around these.

Flight chains 117 and 118 are connected to the frame via vertical support members ]21. With the chain guide +19 and 120 licked to 17, the top running part l1 3 and the bottom running portion 114 so as to be held in a straight line.

A pair of elongated guide tubes 122 extend along flight chains 117 and +18. are arranged at predetermined intervals. Each guide tube 122 has one end with an outer fly. Connected directly to Tocheino 118 and the other end connected to inner flight chain +17. It is. The guide tube is therefore aligned with the axis of the device IO and the stuffing device I 6, i.e., transversely to the forward running section.

Guide tube 122 is a slidable support for stuffing arm assembly 110. It has a low-friction outer surface that provides support. Tubes 12 slightly spaced apart The 20 pairs increase the stability of the lateral movement of the gamma assembly +10.

A longitudinally oriented guide licked to the frame 17 via a support 125 Guide Pro 123 running inside the rail 124 (this block cannot be installed) (connected to the inner end of the guide tube +22 by a screw) for added stability Sexuality is increasing. Laterally moving arm assembly, as best shown in Figure 1O. A lateral retainer is attached to the top of each guide plate 123 to guide the guide plate 110. A nut 126 is attached. Between consecutive pairs of tubes 122 The interval is between Arm Ace 7 November 10 and Flight No. F 74 in Carton 25. The product group selection and transportation conveyor I2 is pressed so that the product group 23 is aligned. fly par 74 and fly lug 56 of carto transport conobear 11 This corresponds to the open distance from the topper 74.

The stuffing arm assembly +10 is oriented transversely to the axis of the device lO. , are movably attached to the guide tube 122. Arm assembly + 10 is transported downstream in the longitudinal direction, but at the same time, the cam mechanism 112 described below It reciprocates in the lateral direction under the control of

Each stuffing arm assembly 110 is essentially an elongated linear base plate. base plate +27 and a stuffing head 12 located at one end of this base plate +27. It has 8. The base plate 127 is a horizontally arranged rigid flat plate. It has an elongated structure. To increase the stiffness and strength of the arm assembly 110. In addition, a rigid reinforcing bar is provided on the top surface of the vertically arranged base plate 127. 129 is connected. The rigid bar 129 has a plurality of It is preferable to provide a bore of .

The end arranged inside the base plate +27 is connected to the guide tab C1-7 123. It is slidably supported by a lateral retainer 126. Base plate 12 A first or outer bag 130 is connected to the bottom of the other end of 7. There is. This first bufu//guburobuku 130 has a pair of holes including a bufu/nogu. , a guide tube +22 slidably passes through this hole.

Similarly, the base plate 127 includes a second or inner buff/ring block 13. 1 is connected, and this block is not connected to the east lbut/nog block 130. The guide tube 122 is connected to the guide tube 122 at a distance. These buno/no Gubronok 130 and +31 are connected by spreader bar 132 , this bar is arranged in the space between the guide tubes 122. Sprenoda A rotatable cam follower 133 is connected to the bottom of the bar 132. The cam follower 133 that runs in the hand direction is in contact with the bottom g of the suprefudaper 132. It is continued.

It is laterally reciprocated on the guide tube 122 via the one-way pin 126 .

The stuffing throat 128 has two fixed flat face members 134 and 135. have. As arm assembly 110 advances, surface members 134 and 135 pushes the group of articles forward from the article group selection transport conveyor 12 into the carton 25. vinegar. When the head +28 traverses the article group selection conveyance mechanism 12, the bottom of the head 128 A support roller 144 is arranged to serve as a support. Furthermore, arm ace At the bottom of the base plate 127 of the assembly +10, there is a T-shaped guide pinot +45. A slot 155 in the slide plate 154 is provided for high-speed operation. The arm member 110 is adapted to be laterally stabilized during movement.

The shape of the filling throat 128 is variable to suit the shape of the wide range of products 23. It has become. In this example, the head 128 has a stacked shape. Although the head 128 is shaped to be used as a Various other products and product groups, including non-standard shapes, can be converted into cartons. I can do it. Changing the head 128 changes the shape of the face members +34 and 135 This is done by

The opening of the cross-stuffing mechanism 16 and the carton transport mechanism 12 is shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. A switching conveyor 29 shown in FIG. It serves as a moving base for moving it into the cart 25. Unlike this It is also possible to use fixed deflated plates.

The bottom member 84 of the flight par 24 crosses the top running section of the switching conveyor 29. and guides the group of articles 23 across the conveyor 29 to the carton end panel 44. It extends in a long and narrow manner so as to enter the interior of the cart between the two.

The stuffing control cam assembly 112 controls the lateral reciprocation of the arm assembly 110. The motion control and stuffing control cam assembly 112 is generally configured to provide cross-directional stuffing. The rotating arm assembly is arranged longitudinally across the machine [16! 10 Correspondingly, a top run or forward run 136 and a bottom run or forward run 136 It has a return running section +37.

The top run 136 is essentially an inwardly sloped approach segment 1373 Each arm assembly 110 is driven until the product is loaded into the cart 25. It is moved while being engaged with the item 023.

At the point where the stuffing head 128 first contacts the product group 23, there is a ramp with a small slope. 146 is placed, and at this first point of contact a gentle, uniform Pressure is now available. In the return segment 139, the surface 12g is carton 25 before being reset into return run 137 of system assembly 112. be forced to retreat from

The forward run portion 136 of the cam assembly 112 has an outer rail 140 and a cam follower. an inner rail 14 spaced apart from an outer rail 140 by a distance equal to the diameter of -133; 1. to effect a lateral medial movement relative to the arm assembly 110. In the cam path formed between the outer rail 140 and the inner rail 141, A follower 133 is arranged. The outer rail 140 has a pivot point 142 at one end. near the other end is connected to a release mechanism, such as a pressure release/linda and piston 14. 3 is preferably connected.

For example, stagnation of arm assembly 110 may cause excessive force to be applied to outer rail 140. When the release mechanism 143 is activated, the outer rail 14 pivots about the point 142. 0, the release mechanism 143 includes a detection mechanism, such as a photo eye or a container. Controlled by a quantitative proximity sensor.

The bottom running part of the cam ace knob J112, that is, the return running part 136 is a circular guide. 148 and 149, and a bottom cam rail 147. 47 contacts cam follower 133 and packs for the next packing cycle. 7-More backward the multo and reset it.

When the stuffing arm rotates around the sprocket/7yaft assembly 115, , the stuffing arms 110 extend considerably so that these arms do not move during high speed operation. The guide pin 145 in the groove 155 of the ride plate 154 provides stabilization. is necessary.

As shown in Figures 2.3 and 4, adjacent to one side of the carton transport mechanism 11, The back side of the closed carton that can be accommodated in the container is the other tucker. Behind the inset area, the group of articles has an open, unglued end flap; It is possible to enter the carton 25 through the pipe 44.

To complete the carton flap fixing process, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, Adjacent to the cartridge supply conveyance mechanism 11 and further downstream is a gluing, compression and release mechanism 3. 2.33.34.35 and 37 are located.

Figures 12-21 show aligned cartons running on carton conveyor 18B. 187, there are stacked items of the same height running on the article group conveyor 186. The associated cart 7 assembly device 184 is configured to contain the items 185 that have not been assembled. An embodiment +83 of a separate transport, i.e. cross-stuffing mechanism integrated with the part is shown. has been done.

As shown in Figures 12.13 and 14, the cross-direction packing field 183 a telescoping arm assembly 189 and a stowing arm assembly 189 at predetermined intervals; are attached to the flights that impart a longitudinal motion component to these arm assemblies. Chaino-guide tube assembly 190 and stuffing arm assembly 18 The control cam assembly 90 essentially includes a control cam assembly 90 that provides a predetermined lateral motion component to the Ru.

The flight chain-guide tube assembly 190 has a forward run or top It has a bottom running part 192 and a return running part, that is, a bottom running part +93. and idler sprocket//yaft assembly 194 and 195, and these A pair of spatially connected assemblers +94 and 195 and rotating around them. It is equipped with parallel flight chains 196 and 197.

The idler sprocket//yaft assembly 195 is a complete product group 185. An idler adjacent to and immediately in front of the area of the article conveyor 186 to be merged A sprocket/shaft assembly 195 is located. This is a flight It is designed to mark the starting point of Chain Asenopuri 190.

The drive sprocket/shaft assembly 194 is connected to an article carrying conveyor drive. It is located adjacent to and on the downstream side of the bus assembly 198, and is designed for cross-direction packing. and 197 are driven by sprocket/shaft assembly 194 and are Itochaino 196 and 197 are equipped with chain guides 199 and 200. The chain guide is maintained in a straight line on the top running section 192 and the bottom running section 193. +99 and 200 are linked to frame 201 via vertical support member 202. has been done.

Elongated tubes 20 at predetermined intervals along flight chains 196 and 197 3 pairs are arranged, each guide tube 203 having one end connected to the outer flight check. The other end is connected directly to the inner flight chain 197 and the other end is directly connected to the inner flight chain 196. , these guide tubes provide axial and crosswise packing of the device 184. It is arranged downstream of the device 183, ie transversely to the forward run.

Guide tube 203 is a slidable support for stuffing arm assembly 189. It has a low-friction outer surface that provides support. Tubes 20 slightly spaced apart 3 increases the stability of the lateral movement of the arm assembly 189. support A guide rail oriented in the longitudinal direction linked to the frame 201 via the body 206 The guide block 204 running inside the rail 205 (this block cannot be installed It is connected to the inner end of the guide tube 1-b 203 by a thread. )yo, su, further Stability is increasing. to guide the arm assembly 189 moving laterally. A lateral retainer 207 is attached to the top of each guide pro 204. ing.

The spacing between successive pairs of chains 203 is such that arm assemblies 189 Align so that the product group 185 is pushed into the carton 187 from between the light pars 208. The flight par 208 of the article conveyor 186 and the carton conveyor Between Konopair 188's flight lag 209 and 210's flight par 208 corresponds to the interval.

The stuffing arm assembly 189 is oriented transversely to the axis of the device 184. It is movably attached to the guide tube 203. Arm assembly/bristle 189 is conveyed to the downstream side in the longitudinal direction by the cross direction stuffing device 183, At the same time, it reciprocates in the lateral direction under the control of a cam mechanism 90 described below.

As shown in FIGS. 14-19, each stuffing arm assembly 189 essentially consists of , an elongated linear base plate 211, and one end of this base plate 211. At the step-like filling throat 212 located at the other end of the base plate 211 pivoting means 233 for actuating the stepped head 212 provided; 33 to the stepped head 212; do.

The base plate 211 is a rigid flat elongated plate arranged in the horizontal direction. It has a structure of To increase the rigidity and strength of the arm assembly/brief 1890. The top surface of the pace play (211) arranged in the direction of the weights is 215 is connected. Increase the strength of the bar 215, and! <-215 weight It is preferable to provide a large number of bores so as to reduce the number of holes.

The end arranged inside the base plate 212 is a flight chain guide chain. The one-way retainer 207 of the guide block 204 of the tube assembly knob 9190 and is slidably supported. At the bottom of the operating end of the base plate 211, there is a 1, that is, the outer cover 216 is connected. This first block, /n The guide tube 203 has a pair of holes including a hole and a hole. is slidably passed through this hole.

Similarly, the base plate 211 has a second or inner block 21 7 is connected, and this block is not connected to the 1st Buno/Nogupu mouth, 216 The guide tube 203 is made to come in contact with the guide tube 203 at a distance. These buno/no Gubronoks 216 and 217 are connected by a spreader bar 218. , this bar is placed between the guide tubes 213. This spreader bar A rotatable cam follower ~219 is connected to the bottom of ~218. long side The cam follower 219 traveling in the direction cooperates with the cam 7 senoburi 90 and guides on the guide tube 203 through the lateral retainer 207 of the pro 204. The parts of the arm assembly 189 are reciprocated in the lateral direction.

The stuffing throat 212 has one or more fixed surface members 220 and one or more extendable It has a flat surface member 221. The fixed surface member 220 is in contact with the pub king plate 222. A connected and extensible member 221 passes through a hole in the backing plate 222.

an aft or tail portion supported laterally by vertical supports 224; has. This tail portion is pivotally connected to the connecting bar 121 via a connecting rod 225. has been done.

Referring also to FIG. 13, each surface member 220 and 221 has a the individual containers or articles 226 that are placed in contact with and are exposed; Contact. Since the articles are arranged in a row, the arm assembly 189 is When moving, the surface members 220 and 221 move forward from the member transport conoveyor 186. Push the row of items into the cart 7187. Furthermore, the surface members 220 and 221 are adjacent to each other. The rows of articles 226 to be stored are also staggered, i.e. they are not lined up in a straight line. , shown as being curved or staggered.

In such a structure, cylindrical containers in adjacent rows are get closer to each other. Therefore, the width of the nested product group 185 is It is narrower than the width of the lined group 185.

This is done during carton filling to improve reliability and speed of product line progression. It takes advantage of the reduced product range + 85 width. After stuffing, something like this The shape of the nested product group has been changed as described below, and it is fully packed. , the wasted space of the rectangular cart 187 is minimized.

For normal cart and soft drink container manufacturing tolerances, step The structure of the differential product family obtained by Do 212 is unique to the operable packing in the form of a It is beneficial for Also, rectangular cartons that are upright and fully packed may cause goods to shift. and stable for improved storage and handling with minimal damage. Ru. This is particularly preferred for soft drink containers made of glass.

Referring now to FIG. 13, the approach apex position of each arm assembly 189 , the extensible surface member 211 is extended from its retracted position relative to the fixed surface member 220. (here, it is almost flush with the fixed surface member 220). There is. Such movement is such that product 0185 is fully inserted into cart 187. Occurs in position. It is this stretching action that keeps the product rows aligned with each other. As a result, product 0185 becomes normal. The extensible surface member 221 is connected to the working end 2 33 and the connecting bar 121 by the cam assembly 90. .

Cam assembly 90 simultaneously controls the lateral reciprocation of all arm assemblies 189. control

A pivot arm 228 is arranged at the working end 233 of the arm assembly +89. Ru. Importantly, this pivot arm 228 works in VA with the cam assembly 90. to actuate the door 212 (via the connection bar 121) to jam. center The movable arm 228 has a cylindrical vertical member 228 and a bar-shaped horizontal member 229. The horizontal member has an rPA connected to the top of the vertical member 228 and a They are arranged at right angles. The other end, that is, the second end of the horizontal member 229 is pivoted A. It is pivotally connected to the connector 217 via the connector 230.

The connecting bar 121 is pivotally attached near its first end to the top of the horizontal member 229. . As best shown in FIG. It passes through a slot-shaped hole 231 (shown in Figure 19) and is movable inside. ing. A rotatable cam follower 232 is disposed at the bottom of the vertical member 228. It is placed. The lower 232 has a cam assembly 9 that moves in the longitudinal direction. 0 to pivot the pivot arm 228 about the point 230, thus causing the arm arm to pivot. Connecting bar 121 is moved relative to the longitudinal axis of assembly 189. This is it As a result, the extensible face member 221 of the stuffing throat 212 is actuated.

The structure of the stuffing head 212 is adapted to suit the structure of the various product families 18'5. , is variable. In this embodiment, the head 212 is a 3×4 pack, that is, a pack of 12 pieces. Although the held 212 is configured to be used in stacked (stacked) tuck) structure including 2X6 i.e. pack of 12, pack of 6, pack of 24 Personal packs and various other product ranges can be modified to be cart-packable. Ru.

The essential feature of this head 212 is that the rows of fnotena are staggered in order to be packed first. The surface member that contacts the container at the end is a fixed type member 220 so that The purpose is to alternate the extensible type members 221. Change in head 212 Additionally, changing the shape of the face members and their installation within the backing plate 222 This is done by The shape of the door 212 is compatible with various container sizes, types and It may be adjusted to fit the shape.

Furthermore, the stuffing head 2.12 is bifurcated as shown in Fig. The schedule selected by the flight 208 in cooperation with the state division funnel assembly 233 The grouped putters 7 may be further divided. Shaped like this Utilizing Henode 212, the device +84 is approximately twice as fast as the conventional/stem. It has the ability to obtain a cart filling speed. Tuinohemed like this cross-stuffing device 18 to provide a cam-actuated stepped surface in the embodiment; The other parts of No. 3 can also be modified.

The stuffing control cam assembly 90 connects the entire arm assembly 189 and the arm assembly/ Lateral reciprocation of both extensible face members 221 of the throat 212 for stuffing yellowtail control.

Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the stuffer control cam assembly 90 is It is arranged substantially in the longitudinal direction with respect to the entire direction stuffing mechanism 183, and the rotating arm A top or forward run 234 and a bottom run corresponding to assembly +89. It has a running section, that is, a return running section 235.

The top run 234 is essentially an inwardly sloped approach segment 236 and an active segment located at the apex of the approach segment 236 to change direction. ment 237, and a dwell segment 238 that is inclined outward. app In the roach segment 236, the first or arm cam lower 219 is The product group 185 is packed into the carton +87. Move each arm assembly 189 while engaging product group I85 until Drive like this. At this point, the cam foyer 219 is attached to the top of the cam assembly 90. It is located at the point position.

As best shown in FIG. 20, a second or extensible member cam follower 232 is also guided inwardly within the approach segment 236, but the first cam These two No relative movement occurs between the elements 219 and 232.

In contrast, each arm assembly 1-89 is located at the apex 23 of the cam assembly 90. 7, the first cam follower 219 is in a straight line with the second cam follower 232. The assembly 189 is not moved laterally, but is instead propelled only longitudinally. Ru. However, the spatially rearward second camfeit lower has an inwardly inclined camshaft. 236 to continue the lateral movement, thus moving the pivot arm 228 to the point 2. 30, thereby actuating the extensible member 221.

In the outwardly sloped dwell segment 238, the pivot arm 228 is fully pivoted. As a result, the extensible member 221 is fully expanded. This segment 2 38, the cam rollers 219 and 232 align again in a straight line, Therefore no further relative movement occurs. Each arm assembly 189 has a cam roller 2 19 is retracted by outward movement. Return run portion 235 of cam assembly 90 Now, the arm assembly 189 is returned longitudinally to the forward run section 234 and laterally No directional movement is performed. Further, the pivot arm 228 is moved toward the return run portion 235. 236.

Further referring to FIG. 20, the forward running section 234 of the Camunasenopuri 90 is a continuous inner rail 239 extending along the entire length of section 234; 236 and inwardly by a distance equal to the diameter of the second cam funnel lower 232 and an outer rail 240 spaced apart from rail 239. Rod 2 follower 232 is an inner rail for effecting lateral inward movement relative to arm assembly 189. 239 and the outer rail 240 in the cam path.

A first end of the outer rail is connected to pivot point 241 and the other end is connected to a release mechanism (not shown). For example, it is preferably connected to a pressure relief/cylinder and a piston. this The release mechanism may cause overloading of the outer rail 240 by, for example, stopping the arm assembly 189. When a degree of force is applied, the release Il mechanism is actuated to release the outer rail 240 so that the rail A detection mechanism, e.g. a photo eye or a capacitive controlled by a contact sensor.

The above embodiments of the present invention can be modified in various ways, so the above description and attached drawings shall be construed as illustrative only and not restrictive. .

Copy and translation of written amendment) Submission form (Article 184-8 of the Patent Act) 1. Indication of patent application PCT/US931027642, title of invention Carton Cross direction stuffing device 3 in stuffing device, patent applicant Name: Liverwood International Corporation 5, Amendment Submission date May 25, 1994 6. List of attached documents Copy and translation of the written amendment) 1 copy 14. A tank for transporting articles or groups of articles in one or more longitudinally arranged channels. In a lateral transfer device for use in a type of material handling equipment, Transferring a number of beds arranged at a predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction to move the elements, each said transfer element having a stepped structure for movably contacting the article. a contact member, a support member connected to said contact member, and a positive movement of said transfer element; a control member for controlling the movement, the control member being connected to the support member. a first cam follower for controlling lateral movement of the transfer element; and a first cam follower for controlling lateral movement of the transfer element; a second cam pivotally mounted to the contact member and further connected to the contact member via link means; a follower 7, the second cam follower being connected to the stepped contact member; (c) connected to said support member; means for longitudinally moving said transfer element; (d) having a required shape for moving the feed VX in the lateral direction; and a cam track assembly that cooperatively engages the second cam follower. lateral transfer device.

15, comprising at least one article being conveyed within a longitudinally arranged channel; A synchronized opening of a package of articles traveling in the longitudinal channel of the straw 2 For use in continuous panokeno/stem of the type that packs into the radiating side. In a lateral transfer device, (a) a frame; (b) Each group of goods is placed on the dead plate and cannot enter Panogano. The dead plate has elongated horizontally arranged slots of a predetermined width. an article group transport flow path having a (c) arranged at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction and within the article group conveyance channel; a plurality of transport elements for laterally moving a group of articles conveyed longitudinally at ( t+) means for longitudinally moving said transfer element; and (e) said transfer element. (f) means for laterally moving the transfer element while the transfer element is laterally extended; , arranged on each said transfer element for fitting and insertion into said dead plate filter opening F). a lateral transfer draft comprising a stabilizing member;

16. Conveying an article or groups of articles in one or more longitudinally arranged channels In a lateral transfer device for use in article handling equipment of the type (a) and, (b) conveyed longitudinally in at least one flow path of the article handling device; arranged at predetermined longitudinally spaced intervals for laterally moving articles a plurality of transfer elements, each transfer element having a contact member and a contact member connected to the contact member; and a control member for controlling lateral movement of the transfer element. and the control member includes at least one cam follower connected to the support member. including war, (C) connected to said support member for longitudinally moving said transfer element; and the means for (d) having the required shape for laterally moving said feed element, at least a cam track assembly that cooperatively fits into one cam follower; The cam track is configured to move the transfer element over a major portion of the total length of each transfer element. The element undergoes a partial rate of lateral extensional movement, and the shape of said cam track is further at a predetermined segment of the extension of the transfer element so as to smoothly contact the article; A lateral transfer device adapted to generate a large rate of lateral stretching motion.

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[Claims] 1. A tie that conveys an article or group of articles in one or more longitudinally arranged channels. In a lateral transfer device for use in an article handling device of The structure and b) conveyed longitudinally within the flow path of at least one of the article processing devices; a plurality of transfer elements arranged at predetermined intervals for laterally moving articles; , c) means for longitudinally moving said transfer element; and d) means for transversely moving said transfer element. and means for moving in the direction. 2. Said transfer element has a top forward run and a bottom return run on the frame structure. Endless longitudinally arranged loops to be transported longitudinally within the running section 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said transfer elements are arranged along. 3. The transfer element includes a contact member for contacting an article, and a contact member and a front contact member for contacting the article. a support member connected to said longitudinal movement means; said support member and said lateral movement means; a control member connected to the moving means for controlling the lateral movement of said transfer element; 3. The apparatus of claim 2, comprising: 4. The support member has a first end and a second end on which the contact member is disposed. a laterally arranged elongated base member disposed near each end of said base member; at least one bearing block positioned and aligned with the base member; and are spatially arranged parallel to each other, and the bearing blocks are slidably fitted together. at least one slide rail, the slide rail further having a front 4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that it is connected to said longitudinal displacement means. 5. 4. The lateral movement means comprises a cam track having a predetermined shape. 4. The device according to 4. 6. 6. The device of claim 5, wherein the contact member has a fixed shape. 7. The device according to claim 5, wherein the contact member has a step-like shape that is freely movable. . 8. The control member includes a cam follower connected to the support member, and the control member includes a cam follower connected to the support member. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein a cam follower is cooperably engaged with the cam track. Place. 9. The control member is connected to the support member to control movement of the transfer element. a first cam follower cooperably fitted to the cam track; a second cam foyer pivotally mounted on the holding member and connected to the contact member via link means; the second cam follower is configured to actuate the stepped contact member. the cam track being cooperably engaged with the cam track to provide lateral movement; The device according to item 7. 10. The shape of the cam track is such that it spans a majority of the total length of each of the transfer elements. and causing the transfer element to perform a constant rate of lateral extension movement to cause the cam track to The shape of the conveyor element is further adapted to provide a predetermined section of the extension path of the transfer element for smooth contact with the article. The design is designed to generate a large rate of lateral elongation motion at the The device according to claim 5. 11. the longitudinal movement means comprises a pair of parallel spaced apart driven chains; Each chain runs along its straight forward run at the top of the straight guide. Each supporting member slide rail has one end connected to one of the chains. 5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the device is connected to the inlet and the other end is connected to the other chain. 12. In a continuous packaging process, a group of articles containing at least one article is , now used to stuff the open side of a synchronized goods carrier. 12. The device according to claim 11. 13. Items are placed on the dead plate and can enter the carrier. The dead plate has elongated, laterally arranged slots and the main The device is further configured to fit into the slot of the dead plate during lateral extension of the transfer element. Claim 1 further comprising a stabilizing member disposed on the base member for insertion. 2. The device according to 2.