WO2003037723A1 - Machine for the automatic dispensing of protective, separation dividers for groups of bottles which is intended for bottle packaging lines - Google Patents

Machine for the automatic dispensing of protective, separation dividers for groups of bottles which is intended for bottle packaging lines Download PDF

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WO2003037723A1
WO2003037723A1 PCT/ES2002/000502 ES0200502W WO03037723A1 WO 2003037723 A1 WO2003037723 A1 WO 2003037723A1 ES 0200502 W ES0200502 W ES 0200502W WO 03037723 A1 WO03037723 A1 WO 03037723A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
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    • B65B61/207—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents for inserting partitions between package contents
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B21/00—Packaging or unpacking of bottles
    • B65B21/02—Packaging or unpacking of bottles in or from preformed containers, e.g. crates

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  • the present invention patent relates to a machine for automatically dispensing protective and separating divisions of bottle groups for packaging chains thereof.
  • the bottle packaging industry has used numerous systems to prevent their breakage and deterioration due to collisions between them when they are packaged in the container boxes of bottle groups, as well as in their transport, storage or distribution.
  • the object of the present invention has been designed, which consists of a machine for continuous operation that automates the formation of the spatial structure of the separating divisions and the dispensing of said protection separating units in chain chains of bottle groups.
  • the machine of the present invention is very versatile and can be easily adapted to different analog separating divisions, by means of the appropriate selection of guide bodies.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the circuit that the machine performs with the division separator, from its collection from the warehouse stack to its insertion in the bottle group packaging.
  • Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of the machine of the invention showing a detail of its mechanism for collecting the separator division of the storage stack and its clamping mechanism.
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the collection mechanism of the storage of the separating divisions.
  • Figure 4 is a detail of the frame widening system of the machine of the invention.
  • Figure 5 is in perspective a gripper made according to the invention in one of its favorite constructions.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective of the machine showing the guide bodies of the final alignment of the separating divisions.
  • the machine object of the invention consists of a fixed frame or support (15), in which endless chains (2) move propelled by a motor, not shown.
  • endless chains (2) move propelled by a motor, not shown.
  • the clamps (3) for securing the separating divisions (1) are arranged, thus forming a continuous process circuit (Fig. 1) that ends in the dispensing of the spatial structure of the separating division ( 1) in the packing chain of the bottle group.
  • the machine starts from a reticular separating unit, folded into a sheet.
  • Said sheet usually of cardboard, is supplied to the machine from a storage stack (4).
  • the machine of the invention begins its operation by collecting, by appropriate means, a partition separating the warehouse and positioning it in the machine's processing circuit.
  • the preferred device of the invention uses pusher stops (5) that rotate in an endless chain (6) and push the lower unit located in a storage cell (4).
  • the storage stack (4) of the separating divisions (1) has on its support surface an opening (7) that allows the stops (5) to reach the level of the last unit (1) and push it towards the body of the machine of the invention.
  • the pusher stops (5) lift the mobile platform (8).
  • a double open strap (11), shown in Figure 3, acts as a final stop and positions the separator unit in its starting position in the circuit associated with the endless chains (2) .
  • the machine object of the invention has means for opening the clamps (3) such as guides (12) that mechanically force their opening.
  • the clamps (3) also have guide elements (13) attached to their jaws in the form of tips, as shown in Figure 2, which perform a first opening of the flaps of the separator unit so that the clamp (3) when opening, grab only the part of the unit (1) that is convenient.
  • the previous clamps (3) placed on one of the two sides of the machine also have guiding means for the separating divisions (1).
  • Said means is that an angle layer (9) is attached to the clamp (3), see figure 5, that when the clamp (3) grabs the separator division (1) it allows separation of the flaps of the separating division (1) facilitating the introduction of the tip of the guide bodies (14a).
  • the number form and arrangement of these guiding and processing parts (14a, 14b and 14c) of the separating divisions (1), is a function of the size and consistency of the separating units.
  • the guiding bodies responsible for the process of weakening the structure of the separating unit (1) are shown, in a preferred construction of the invention, in Figures 2 and 3, and are those referenced with numbers 14a and 14b.
  • the guiding bodies responsible for the final positioning of the separating divisions (1), ready for dispensing, are shown in Figure 4 and are numbered as 14c.
  • the guide bodies (14a, 14b and 14c) have the appropriate form for the function of the guidance and manipulation process that is required in each case.
  • said machine is adaptable to different sizes and types of separating divisions (1) Similar.
  • its frame (15) has a mobile wall (16) on one of its sides that adapts the machine capacity to larger units (1).
  • said enlargement is represented as performed.
  • the machine of the present invention performs its process by working continuously. Its construction is such that no stopping is required in the machine cycle to perform any of its handling processes of the separator units (1).

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Abstract

The invention relates to a machine which automatically dispenses protective, separation dividers for groups of bottles and which is intended for bottle packaging lines. The invention comprises a continuous operation machine which is used to automate the formation of the spatial structure of the separation dividers and the distribution of said protective, separation units in bottle packaging lines.

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MAQUINA PARA DISPENSAR AUTOMÁTICAMENTE DIVISIONES PROTECTORAS Y SEPARADORAS DE GRUPOS DE BOTELLAS PARA CADENAS DE EMBALAJE DE LAS MISMASMACHINE FOR AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING PROTECTIVE AND SEPARATOR DIVISIONS OF BOTTLE GROUPS FOR PACKING CHAINS OF THE SAME
La presente patente de invención se refiere a una máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones protectoras y separadoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas.The present invention patent relates to a machine for automatically dispensing protective and separating divisions of bottle groups for packaging chains thereof.
La industria del embalaje de botellas ha utilizado numerosos sistemas para evitar la rotura y deterioro de las mismas por choques entre ellas cuando se procede a su embalaje en las cajas contenedoras de grupos de botellas, asi como en su transporte, almacenaje o distribución.The bottle packaging industry has used numerous systems to prevent their breakage and deterioration due to collisions between them when they are packaged in the container boxes of bottle groups, as well as in their transport, storage or distribution.
Idéntico problema surge con las etiquetas de las botellas. Con el transporte de las botellas, un eventual roce de las mismas ocasiona el deterioro de las etiquetas, lo que las hace totalmente inservibles. Por ello la industria ha desarrollado distintos sistemas para proteger las botellas colocadas en un embalaje.The same problem arises with the labels on the bottles. With the transport of the bottles, a possible rubbing of them causes the deterioration of the labels, which makes them totally unusable. Therefore, the industry has developed different systems to protect bottles placed in a package.
Se han utilizado, por ejemplo, capuchas de paja que se disponían en cada botella. También se han utilizado virutas de madera u otros materiales colocados como lecho amortiguador en la caja de botellas. Otra disposición ha consistido en utilizar armazones internos de cartón o fibras creando alojamientos independientes en las cajas contenedoras de grupos de botellas. Todas las soluciones anteriores crean serios problemas para la mecanización del proceso de embalaje, dada su complejidad.For example, straw hoods that were available in each bottle have been used. Wood chips or other materials placed as a buffer bed in the bottle box have also been used. Another provision has been to use internal cardboard or fiber frames creating separate housings in the container boxes of bottle groups. All the above solutions create serious problems for the mechanization of the packaging process, given its complexity.
Otras soluciones provienen de utilizar procedimientos análogos a los del etiquetado de botellas para forrar las mismas con materiales protectores, como cartón ondulado. Por ejemplo, la patente ES 2110346 describe una máquina de estas características que consigue resolver el problema de mecanizar el embalaje y protección de las botellas. El inconveniente que presentan estas máquinas es su complejidad y su alto coste.Other solutions come from using procedures analogous to those for labeling bottles to cover them with protective materials, such as corrugated cardboard. For example, the patent ES 2110346 describes a machine of these characteristics that manages to solve the problem of mechanizing the packaging and protection of the bottles. The drawback presented by these machines is their complexity and high cost.
Existen en el mercado distintas divisiones separadoras que persiguen dotar a los embalajes de grupos de botellas de estructuras espaciales reticulares en donde poder ubicar las botellas y evitar así su deterioro por contacto mutuo.There are different separating divisions on the market that aim to provide packaging of groups of bottles with reticular spatial structures where the bottles can be located and thus prevent their deterioration by mutual contact.
Entre estas divisiones separadoras figuran las descritas en las patentes españolas N° 9400980 y N° 9601786, que consisten en un conjunto de divisiones reticulares con capacidad de almacenaje en forma de lámina, al doblarse sobre sí mismas.Among these separating divisions are those described in Spanish patents N ° 9400980 and N ° 9601786, which consist of a set of reticular divisions with storage capacity in the form of a sheet, when folded on themselves.
El inconveniente que presentan dichas unidades separadoras de protección es que deben insertarse de forma manual en los embalajes de grupos de botellas. Así el operario debe recoger la lámina de la pila de almacenaje, desplegarla, e insertarla en el embalaje, debiendo vencer al mismo tiempo la tendencia de la división separadora a volverse a doblar. Esta inserción es pues lenta y engorrosa.The drawback presented by said protection separating units is that they must be manually inserted in the packaging of bottle groups. Thus, the operator must pick up the sheet from the storage stack, unfold it, and insert it into the packaging, while at the same time overcoming the tendency of the separating division to fold again. This insertion is therefore slow and cumbersome.
Para paliar estos inconvenientes se ha diseñado el objeto de la presente invención que consiste en una máquina de funcionamiento en continuo que automatiza la formación de la estructura espacial de las divisiones separadoras y la dispensación de dichas unidades separadoras de protección en cadenas de embalajes de grupos de botellas.To alleviate these drawbacks, the object of the present invention has been designed, which consists of a machine for continuous operation that automates the formation of the spatial structure of the separating divisions and the dispensing of said protection separating units in chain chains of bottle groups.
La máquina de la presente invención es muy polivalente y puede ser adaptada con facilidad a distintas divisiones separadoras análogas, mediante la adecuada selección de cuerpos guía. Además, puede dispensar las divisiones separadoras tanto en el interior de cajas con o sin botellas en su interior, sueltas para insertar luego las botellas e introducir el conjunto en una caja, o en grupos de botellas que luego se colocarán en su caja o embalaje.The machine of the present invention is very versatile and can be easily adapted to different analog separating divisions, by means of the appropriate selection of guide bodies. In addition, you can dispense the separating divisions both inside boxes with or without bottles inside, loose to then insert the bottles and insert the set into a box, or in groups of bottles that will then be placed in their box or packaging.
Con el funcionamiento en continuo de la máquina objeto de la invención se obtiene un alto rendimiento en cuanto al número de divisiones separadoras servidas por unidad de tiempo, a la vez que un bajo coste de fabricación y procesado de dichas divisiones.With the continuous operation of the machine object of the invention a high performance is obtained in terms of the number of separating divisions served per unit of time, as well as a low manufacturing and processing cost of said divisions.
A continuación se describe un caso de realización práctica de la máquina objeto de la invención, descrita a título de ejemplo no limitativo, acompañándose de 3 hojas de dibujos en las que la figura 1 es una representación esquemática del circuito que la máquina realiza con la división separadora, desde su recogida de la pila de almacén hasta su inserción en el embalaje del grupo de botellas.A practical embodiment of the machine object of the invention is described below, described by way of non-limiting example, accompanied by 3 sheets of drawings in which Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the circuit that the machine performs with the division separator, from its collection from the warehouse stack to its insertion in the bottle group packaging.
La Figura 2 es una vista parcial en perspectiva de la máquina de la invención mostrando un detalle de su mecanismo de recogida de la división separadora de la pila de almacén y de su mecanismo de sujeción de la misma. La Figura 3 es una vista lateral del mecanismo de recogida del almacén de las divisiones separadoras.Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of the machine of the invention showing a detail of its mechanism for collecting the separator division of the storage stack and its clamping mechanism. Figure 3 is a side view of the collection mechanism of the storage of the separating divisions.
La Figura 4 es un detalle del sistema de ensanchamiento del armazón de la máquina de la invención.Figure 4 is a detail of the frame widening system of the machine of the invention.
La Figura 5 es en perspectiva una pinza de agarre realizada de acuerdo con la invención en una de sus construcciones predilectas.Figure 5 is in perspective a gripper made according to the invention in one of its favorite constructions.
La Figura 6 es una perspectiva de la máquina mostrando los cuerpos guía del alineado final de las divisiones separadoras.Figure 6 is a perspective of the machine showing the guide bodies of the final alignment of the separating divisions.
La máquina objeto de la invención consta de un armazón o soporte fijo (15), en el que transcurren unas cadenas sin fin (2) que se mueven propulsadas por un motor, no mostrado. En dichas cadenas sin fin (2) se disponen las pinzas (3) de sujeción de las divisiones separadoras (1), formando así un circuito continuo de proceso (Fig 1) que finaliza en la dispensación de la estructura espacial de la división separadora (1) en la cadena de embalaje del grupo de botellas.The machine object of the invention consists of a fixed frame or support (15), in which endless chains (2) move propelled by a motor, not shown. In said endless chains (2) the clamps (3) for securing the separating divisions (1) are arranged, thus forming a continuous process circuit (Fig. 1) that ends in the dispensing of the spatial structure of the separating division ( 1) in the packing chain of the bottle group.
Para realizar este ciclo la máquina parte de una unidad separadora de forma reticular, plegada formando una lámina. Dicha lámina, normalmente de cartón, es suministrada a la máquina desde una pila almacén (4).To perform this cycle, the machine starts from a reticular separating unit, folded into a sheet. Said sheet, usually of cardboard, is supplied to the machine from a storage stack (4).
La máquina de la invención inicia su funcionamiento mediante la recogida, por los medios adecuados, de una división separadora del almacén y su posicionamiento en el circuito de procesado de la máquina. En una construcción predilecta de la invención utiliza para este fin unos topes empujadores (5) que giran en una cadena sin fin (6) y que empujan la unidad inferior situada en una pila de almacén (4) .The machine of the invention begins its operation by collecting, by appropriate means, a partition separating the warehouse and positioning it in the machine's processing circuit. In a construction For this purpose, the preferred device of the invention uses pusher stops (5) that rotate in an endless chain (6) and push the lower unit located in a storage cell (4).
La pila de almacén (4) de las divisiones separadoras (1) tiene en su superficie de soporte una abertura (7) que permite a los topes (5) alcanzar el nivel de la última unidad (1) y empujarla hacia el cuerpo de la máquina de la invención.The storage stack (4) of the separating divisions (1) has on its support surface an opening (7) that allows the stops (5) to reach the level of the last unit (1) and push it towards the body of the machine of the invention.
Una plataforma móvil (8) que asegura la separación de la división separadora (1) respecto de los topes empujadores (5), como se muestra en la figura 2, en combinación con una rampa oscilante con contrapeso (10), como se muestra en la figura 3, contribuyen a posicionar correctamente la unidad separadora (1) en el circuito de la máquina. Los topes empujadores (5) levantan la plataforma móvil (8).A mobile platform (8) that ensures the separation of the separating division (1) from the pusher stops (5), as shown in Figure 2, in combination with a swinging ramp with counterweight (10), as shown in Figure 3, contribute to correctly position the separator unit (1) in the machine circuit. The pusher stops (5) lift the mobile platform (8).
Opcionalmente, en un desarrollo de la presente invención, un doble fleje abierto (11), mostrado en la figura 3, actúa de tope final y posiciona la unidad separadora en su posición de partida en el circuito asociado a las cadenas sin fin (2) .Optionally, in a development of the present invention, a double open strap (11), shown in Figure 3, acts as a final stop and positions the separator unit in its starting position in the circuit associated with the endless chains (2) .
La máquina objeto de la invención dispone de medios de apertura de las pinzas (3) tales como sendas guías (12) que fuerzan mecánicamente su apertura.The machine object of the invention has means for opening the clamps (3) such as guides (12) that mechanically force their opening.
Las pinzas (3) llevan, además, adosadas a sus mandíbulas elementos de guiado (13) en forma de puntas, tal como se muestra en la figura 2, que realizan una primera apertura de las solapas de la unidad separadora para que la pinza (3) al abrirse agarre sólo la parte de la unidad (1) que sea conveniente.The clamps (3) also have guide elements (13) attached to their jaws in the form of tips, as shown in Figure 2, which perform a first opening of the flaps of the separator unit so that the clamp (3) when opening, grab only the part of the unit (1) that is convenient.
En otra construcción de la presente invención, las pinzas (3) tienen sus extremos (17) doblados hacia fuera, como se muestra en la Fig. 5, lo que permite una cómoda recepción de las divisiones separadoras (1). Un fleje de unión (18) de las mandíbulas de las pinzas, mantiene su tensión de cierre, de forma que cuando las guías (12) no presionan hacia la apertura de las pinzas, el fleje (17), por su inercia elástica, cierra las mandíbulas de dicha pinza (3).In another construction of the present invention, the clamps (3) have their ends (17) bent outwards, as shown in Fig. 5, which allows a comfortable reception of the separating divisions (1). A connecting strip (18) of the jaws of the clamps, maintains its closing tension, so that when the guides (12) do not press towards the opening of the clamps, the strap (17), due to its elastic inertia, closes the jaws of said clamp (3).
Las pinzas (3) anteriores colocadas a uno de los dos lados de la máquina, disponen también de medios de guiado de las divisiones separadoras (1). Dicho medio consiste en que a la pinza (3) se le adosa un acodo en forma de ángulo (9), ver figura 5, que cuando la pinza (3) agarra la división separadora (1) permite la separación de las solapas de la división separadora (1) facilitando la introducción de la punta de los cuerpos guía (14a) .The previous clamps (3) placed on one of the two sides of the machine also have guiding means for the separating divisions (1). Said means is that an angle layer (9) is attached to the clamp (3), see figure 5, that when the clamp (3) grabs the separator division (1) it allows separation of the flaps of the separating division (1) facilitating the introduction of the tip of the guide bodies (14a).
El giro de las cadenas sin fin (2) desplaza la división separadora (1), sujetada ahora por las pinzas (3) a través del circuito de procesado de la máquina. Como se muestra en las figuras 2 y 4, existen unos cuerpos de tope y guiado (14a, 14b y 14c), que al rozar contra los mismos la unidad separadora que se encuentra en tránsito y gracias a la forma especial de dichos cuerpos de tope y guiado (14a, 14b y 14c), dicha unidad separadora (1) en forma de lámina se despliega hasta alcanzar una estructura espacial reticular, gira sus solapas de un lado a otro, aproximadamente 180°, para vencer la tendencia a volverse a plegar en forma de lámina y, finalmente, se posiciona lista para su colocación en el embalaje final.The rotation of the endless chains (2) displaces the separating division (1), now held by the clamps (3) through the machine's processing circuit. As shown in Figures 2 and 4, there are stop and guide bodies (14a, 14b and 14c), which when rubbing against them the separating unit that is in transit and thanks to the special shape of said stop bodies and guided (14a, 14b and 14c), said sheet-shaped separating unit (1) is deployed until reaching a reticular spatial structure, rotates its flaps from one side to another, approximately 180 °, to overcome the tendency to become to fold in the form of a sheet and, finally, it is positioned ready for placement in the final packaging.
El número forma y disposición de estas piezas de guiado y procesado (14a, 14b y 14c) de las divisiones separadoras (1), está en función del tamaño y consistencia de las unidades separadoras.The number form and arrangement of these guiding and processing parts (14a, 14b and 14c) of the separating divisions (1), is a function of the size and consistency of the separating units.
Así, algunas unidades (1) requieren un doblado inverso de las mismas para debilitar la rigidez de su estructura y evitar que una vez colocadas correctamente en su posición, por su inercia tiendan recuperar su plegado inicial lo que dificulta su insertado correcto en la caja de grupos de botellas.Thus, some units (1) require an inverse bending of them to weaken the rigidity of their structure and avoid that once correctly placed in their position, due to their inertia they tend to recover their initial folding which hinders their correct insertion in the box of bottle groups
Los cuerpos guía encargados del proceso de debilitación de la estructura de la unidad separadora (1) se muestran, en una construcción predilecta de la invención, en las figuras 2 y 3, y son los referenciados con los números 14a y 14b.The guiding bodies responsible for the process of weakening the structure of the separating unit (1) are shown, in a preferred construction of the invention, in Figures 2 and 3, and are those referenced with numbers 14a and 14b.
Los cuerpos guía encargados del posicionamiento final de las divisiones separadoras (1), listas ya para su dispensado, se muestran en la figura 4 y son los numerados como 14c.The guiding bodies responsible for the final positioning of the separating divisions (1), ready for dispensing, are shown in Figure 4 and are numbered as 14c.
Los cuerpos guía (14a, 14b y 14c) tienen la forma adecuada para la función del proceso de guiado y manipulación que se precisa en cada caso.The guide bodies (14a, 14b and 14c) have the appropriate form for the function of the guidance and manipulation process that is required in each case.
Está previsto, en la construcción predilecta de la máquina de la invención, que dicha máquina sea adaptable a distintos tamaños y tipos de divisiones separadoras (1) similares. Para ello su armazón (15) tiene en uno de sus laterales una pared móvil (16) que adapta la capacidad de la máquina a unidades (1) mayores. En las figuras mostradas en las hojas de gráficos dicha ampliación se representa realizada. Para adaptar el tamaño de la máquina basta desplazar la pared móvil (16) y sustituir los elementos cuerpos guía (14a, 14b y 14c) por los adecuados para el nuevo tipo de unidad separadora (1).It is provided, in the preferred construction of the machine of the invention, that said machine is adaptable to different sizes and types of separating divisions (1) Similar. For this, its frame (15) has a mobile wall (16) on one of its sides that adapts the machine capacity to larger units (1). In the figures shown in the graphics sheets said enlargement is represented as performed. To adapt the size of the machine, it is enough to move the movable wall (16) and replace the guide bodies (14a, 14b and 14c) with those suitable for the new type of separator unit (1).
El circuito de proceso de la máquina de la invención puede realizarse de forma automática, también controlado por un microprocesador que supervise cada paso, decidiendo cuándo debe colocarse o no cada división separadora (1), controlando el giro de las cadenas sin fin (2 y 6) y la apertura y cierre de las pinzas (3) .The process circuit of the machine of the invention can be carried out automatically, also controlled by a microprocessor that monitors each step, deciding when each separating division (1) should be placed or not, controlling the rotation of the endless chains (2 and 6) and the opening and closing of the clamps (3).
La máquina de la presente invención realiza su proceso trabajando en continuo. Su construcción es tal que no se precisa detención alguna en el ciclo de la máquina para realizar ninguno de sus procesos de manipulado de las unidades separadoras (1) . The machine of the present invention performs its process by working continuously. Its construction is such that no stopping is required in the machine cycle to perform any of its handling processes of the separator units (1).

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1.- Máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones separadoras y protectoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas, caracterizada por estar constituida por bastidor (15) por el que transcurren unas cadenas sin fin (2) que incorporan unas pinzas de agarre (3) de las divisiones separadoras (1), formando un circuito continuo de proceso de las mismas, y unos cuerpos guía (14a, 14b y 14c), situados en dicho bastidor (15), que tienen la forma conveniente para abrir las solapas de dichas unidades (1) formando la estructura reticular espacial propia de la misma, girar dichas solapas en un sentido u otro, y alinear dichas divisiones separadoras (1) en la sucesiva cadena de embalaje.1.- Machine for automatically dispensing separating and protecting divisions of groups of bottles for their packaging chains, characterized by being constituted by a frame (15) through which endless chains (2) that incorporate grippers ( 3) of the separating divisions (1), forming a continuous process circuit thereof, and guide bodies (14a, 14b and 14c), located in said frame (15), which have the convenient way to open the flaps of said units (1) forming the spatial reticular structure of the same, rotating said flaps in one direction or another, and aligning said separating divisions (1) in the successive packing chain.
2.- Máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones separadoras y protectoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas, según la reivindicación 1, caracterizada en que existen medios de recogida unitaria de las divisiones separadoras (1) de la pila de almacén (4) y colocación de las mismas en el circuito continuo.2. Machine for automatically dispensing separating and protecting divisions of groups of bottles for packaging chains thereof, according to claim 1, characterized in that there are means for unitary collection of the separating divisions (1) from the storage stack (4). ) and placing them in the continuous circuit.
3.- Máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones separadoras y protectoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas, según las reivindicaciones anteriores, en la que dichos medios de recogida y colocación están constituidos por unos topes empujadores (5) que se trasladan arrastrados por una cadena sin fin (6), y una plataforma móvil (8) en combinación con una rampa oscilante con contrapeso (10) . 3. Machine for automatically dispensing separating and protecting divisions of groups of bottles for packaging chains thereof, according to the preceding claims, in which said collection and placement means are constituted by pusher stops (5) that are carried along by an endless chain (6), and a mobile platform (8) in combination with an oscillating ramp with counterweight (10).
4.- Máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones separadoras y protectoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas, según las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada por disponer de un doble fleje abierto (11) en el inicio del circuito de proceso.4. Machine for automatically dispensing separating and protecting divisions of groups of bottles for packaging chains thereof, according to the preceding claims, characterized by having a double open strap (11) at the beginning of the process circuit.
5.- Máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones separadoras y protectoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas, según las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada por disponer de medios de apertura y cierre de las pinzas de sujeción (3), tales como guías (12) .5. Machine for automatically dispensing separating and protecting divisions of groups of bottles for packaging chains thereof, according to the preceding claims, characterized by having means for opening and closing the clamps (3), such as guides ( 12).
6.- Máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones separadoras y protectoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas, según las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada por que dichas pinzas de agarre (3) tienen sus puntas (17) abiertas hacia fuera, disponiendo de un ángulo (9) acodado a dichas pinzas (3) .6. Machine for automatically dispensing separating and protecting divisions of groups of bottles for packaging chains thereof, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said grippers (3) have their tips (17) open outwards, having an angle (9) angled to said pliers (3).
7.- Máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones separadoras y protectoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas, según las reivindicaciones 1 a 5, caracterizada porque dichas pinzas de agarre (3) tienen adosadas a sus mandíbulas elementos de guiado (13) .7. Machine for automatically dispensing separating and protecting divisions of groups of bottles for packaging chains thereof, according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said grippers (3) have guide elements attached to their jaws (13) .
8.- Máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones separadoras y protectoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas, según las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada por disponer de una pared lateral móvil (16) de su bastidor (15) para ser adaptable en anchura, adaptándose también el número, forma y posición de los cuerpos guías (14a, 14b y 14c) .8. Machine for automatically dispensing separating and protecting divisions of groups of bottles for packaging chains thereof, according to the preceding claims, characterized by having a movable side wall (16) of its frame (15) to be adaptable in width, also adapting the number, shape and position of the guide bodies (14a, 14b and 14c).
9.- Máquina para dispensar automáticamente divisiones separadoras y protectoras de grupos de botellas para cadenas de embalaje de las mismas, según las reivindicaciones anteriores, que se caracteriza en que incorpora una unidad de control y supervisión del proceso, regida por microprocesador. 9. Machine for automatically dispensing separating and protecting divisions of groups of bottles for packaging chains thereof, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that it incorporates a process control and supervision unit, governed by microprocessor.
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