WO2015061864A1

WO2015061864A1 - Industrial machine and method for manufacturing male urinary incontinence pads

Info

Publication number: WO2015061864A1
Application number: PCT/BR2013/000495
Authority: WO
Inventors: Maria Belen POMBO DE MACEDO; Celso LEAL DE MACEDO
Original assignee: Pombo De Macedo Maria Belen; Leal De Macedo Celso
Priority date: 2013-11-01
Filing date: 2013-11-19
Publication date: 2015-05-07
Also published as: BR102013028214A2; BR102013028214B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to an industrial machine for manufacturing male urinary incontinence pads, comprising an adapted manufacturing method. The machine enables the automated production of adapted, disposable ergonomic pads for daily use that are placed on the male genital area to absorb urine. The machine forms the join between the absorbent layers by binding the central sheet with polyethylene and polypropylene, which are joined using applications of specific industrial adhesive, which is done using programmed electronic glue units. The part movement system comprises rollerways that, once the first three layers have been bonded, route the product for application of a fourth layer, which covers just three quarters of the body of the product, forming a pocket for supporting and receiving the penis. The product is then routed to be anatomically folded using an adapted W-shaped tool that forms a central opening in the part, with longitudinal pleats and a compartment for supporting and receiving the penis, with quilted sides. Once folded and sealed, the product goes through an automatic cutting system and is folded in half before being inserted into the final packaging. The machine includes programming, and electronic boards and circuits with pre-programmed software that enable automation and a continuous production line, as well as facilitating the disconnection of the machine using actuation and emergency buttons that can be used in emergencies.

Description

"INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENTS FOR MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE"

The present object refers to an industrial machine for manufacturing male urinary incontinence tampons comprised by an adapted manufacturing process. The machine allows automated production of adapted, disposable, everyday ergonomic pads that are placed over the male genitalia to absorb urine. The machine joins the absorbent layers by joining the mantacentral with polyethylene and polypropylene, which are bonded through specific industrial glue applications, which is made by programmed electronic collars. The movement system of the parts is made by conveyor belts, which after bonding the first 3 layers, direct the product to be applied a fourth layer, which covers only ¾ of the body of the product forming a pocket for support and accommodation of the penis. The product is then directed to be anatomically bent by means of a "W" shaped tailored tool that forms a central span in the piece with longitudinal pleats and a penis support and housing compartment with padded sides. Once folded and sealed, the product goes through an automated cutting system and is folded in half to be inserted into the final packaging. The machine has programming, circuit boards and electronic circuits with preprogrammed software that allow for automation and continuous production line, even facilitating the machine shutdown through pushbutton and emergency buttons that can be triggered in case of incidents. The machine has electronic programming panels, with pushbuttons for each function, which precisely control its entire operation, from raw material input to finished product ready to be packed.

The present object is intended to offer an innovative, adapted production process for male urinary incontinence tampons that offer greater convenience and mobility to the user.

The input of the raw material (feed) of the machine can be done manually or automatically; The first glue jets of construction polyethylene (lower layer) are applied and the two parts are glued and directed by conveyor belt to receive the polypropylene (upper layer), which receives jets. side glues to be fixed. At this point it is possible to observe the product receiving its initial format.

The fourth layer to be applied to the product in the production process was constituted and adapted to prevent urine contact with the scrotum, avoiding discomfort, diaper rash, infections and embarrassment.

After joining the initial three layers a third collar applies a small amount of glue to the upper sides of the product to receive the appropriately cut polypropylene (SMS) arranged at two thirds of the original size of the absorbent. With all the layers applied and fixed, the product is directed to the main fold, which is made of a cast and diagonally "W" shaped part, with two side supports that lie under the piece and a central support that is placed on the middle of the absorber, vertically, so that it can be folded quickly and automatically, forming the central gap with padded folds and sides for support and support of the genitalia region. Properly folded and constituted in its main anatomy, the product is directed to ultrasonic sealing that fixes all layers and ensures that their shape will be maintained; for later receiving the lower tape which is fixed by a roll with tape and positioning glue application, to be fixed to the bottom of the absorbent. The strap allows the user to remove it and have access to glue to fix the product to underwear, offering greater safety and comfort and preventing the pad from leaving the place.

After applying the tape the mats direct the pads to the final cuts that separate one piece from the other so that they can be folded in half and directed to the final mat so that the product can go to the packaging process.

The machine adapted to the industrial process has tank-type compartments for glue storage that feed the collar with directional nozzles, so that the glue is applied to the product as programmed. The materials, polypropylene, polyethylene and binder preferably consist of rolls inserted into automated pins, and programmatically feed the machine automatically.

The rollers need to be tracked, checked and replaced as needed.

The production process is quick and easy to control by simply checking the components. In case of maladjustment or Incidents The machine can be stopped quickly with push-buttons and emergency buttons that are visibly placed and easily accessible to the user.

State of the art:

Conventional, absorbent diapers, whether male or female, are commonly used. The production processes for manufacturing these products can be varied according to the need, configuration and specification of each one. Therefore, some machines, industrial processes and components are already known and used in many processes.

The machine in question was built and adapted to produce a totally innovative product. Therefore, in order to place an unprecedented product on the market, previous research was carried out in the INPI Database - National Institute of Industrial Property and the following processes were found:

PI0520753-3, filed 12/16/2005, under the title "Absorbent Article and Method for Making an Absorbent Article". The invention relates to an absorbent product (1), such as an incontinence guard, a sanitary towel, a panty protector or the like, comprising a liquid permeable top layer (2), a preferably liquid impermeable bottom layer (3). ) and an absorbent core (4) arranged between the upper layer (2) and the lower layer (3) according to the invention, the upper layer (2) is joined together with an underlying inlet material (5) by ultra-high-throughput processing. together with which the laminate which is defined by the upper layer (2) and the Admission (5) when these are joined includes a reinforcement (6) performed with ultrasonic processing essentially along its peripheral end (7). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the above-mentioned products (1).

PI0602402-5, filed May 29, 2006, under the title "Homogeneous Application System of Cellulose Superabsorbent Blend for Disposable Diapers and Others". This patent relates to a homogeneous application system The superabsorbent mixture in cellulose for disposable diapers and others, in general, (1) is characterized by a collection ramp (2); distributor (3); transport tube (4); adjustment rods (5), highlighting that the collection ramp (2) has the function of collecting the superabsorbent from the dispenser (6) of the machine (7) and transforming it into a flow such that it forms a uniform cascade. . It is provided with a height-adjustable trimmer which is adjusted according to the volume of superabsorbent applied. The distributor (3) has the function of collecting the superabsorbent cascade from the collection ramp (2) and through holes (8) with vacuum in it, insert the material evenly in the form of a curtain, throughout area of the transport tube (4), which has the function of using the vacuum to collect the defibrated cellulose and pass it through the superabsorbent curtain from the distributor (3) and transport it to the blanket forming chamber. The adjustment rods (5) have the function of adjusting the collection ramp (2).

PI0315068-2, filed 11/11/2003, under the title "Process and apparatus for attaching elastic members to disposable article of clothing being manufactured continuously". first continuous web 103 as a component of the disposable article of clothing to be continuously manufactured is fed in one direction of the machine md and first continuous members 121 are fed via guide means adapted to oscillate the elastic members 121 in a crossing direction. cd going through the machine direction md and fixed on it. Each of the guiding means comprises a first servomotor 73 having a rotary axis 74 adapted to repeat the reversal of its rotational direction, a first arm 53 connected directly with the rotary axis 74 and extending in a direction traversing the rotary axis 74. such that the first arm 53 moves swinging around the rotary axis 74 as the rotary axis 74 rotates and the first feed member 52 adapted to direct the first continuous members 121 towards the guide means 54 formed on first arm 53.

PI9612323-0, filed 12/20/1996, under the title "Improvement system for making absorbent paper products". Consumer optimized absorbent paper product such as toilet paper and a process and system for making such a product involves an improved drying fabric that forms an aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior pattern in the paper web prior to the formation of roughness. The drying fabric is characterized by a plurality of weft threads extending substantially parallel to each other in a transverse direction of the drying fabric; and a plurality of warp yarns extending substantially parallel to each other in the machine direction in the drying fabric. The warp and weft yarns are intertwined together to define a number of relatively long warp joints at locations where one of the warp yarns warp crosses over at least four of the weft threads. Long warp joints are positioned in an opening pattern to form (a) a first bulky roughness axis that is defined by long warp joints that are positioned next to each other in adjacent warp yarns, the first axis being disposed. at a first angle with respect to the transverse direction of the drying fabric which is substantially within the range greater than 68 degrees but less than 90 degrees; and (b) a second axis formed by each of the long warp joints with other neighboring overlapping long warp joints, but not immediately adjacent warp threads, the second axis forming a second angle with respect to the transverse direction of the drying fabric. and being less than approximately 28 degrees. This pattern improves the weft roughness and forms a soft, bulky, absorbent thin paper product characterized by parallel, continuous low density roughness of substantially uncompressed fibers.

PI0204849-3, filed 10/31/2002, under the title "Process for Making a Disposable Absorbent Article with Dispensing and Containing Channels". Which comprises the following steps of: feeding an absorbent matrix; - apply a film that will serve as the top layer of the article; applying an adhesive to the inside of the upper fluid permeable layer; joining the upper layer with the absorbent matrix on the upper or lower face thereof; uniformly holding the fluid-permeable topsheet to the absorbent matrix, at least in the areas in which the channels will be stamped; - stamp the fluid distribution and containment channels on the upper layer and the matrix absorbent, such that they are stamped on the upper layer and preferably to about 90% of the thickness of the absorbent die by means of a stamping device which rotates at the same feed rate as the product; joining on the opposite side of the absorbent matrix the fluid impervious backsheet of the disposable absorbent article.

PI0413216-5, filed 08/19/2004, under the title of "Disposable Absorbent Article and Process for Manufacturing". The present invention aims to provide a disposable absorbent article such as a disposable diaper including fastening means (21, 22) whereby the front and rear waist regions are reversibly connected to one another in which the fastening means (21, 22) ) are affected by contraction of the elastic members arranged in these waist regions. In this absorbent article, a waist region (12) and / or a waist region (13) is or is divided into the elasticity intermediate zone (23) provided with elastic means (19) and transversely opposite non-elastic side edge zones (24) provided with no elastic member (19) and contiguous to the transversely opposite side edges of the intermediate zone (23). Fastening means (21) and / or (22) are provided at transversely opposite side edge regions (24).

PI0204408-0, filed 10/28/2002, under the title "Improvement in Absorbent Core for Disposable Diapers, Process and Machine for Manufacturing". Of a kind formed by properly compacted cellulose flakes (11) forming a blanket which in turn has the top and bottom with one or more coatings (4-6) or without any however, regardless of such aspects, said core has a plurality of absorbent gel granules (16) concentrated at distinct points (30) and strategically distributed over the entire length of said flake mat (11), where each The point maintains a certain distance with the adjacent points, as each point concentrates a certain amount of granules, which amount is arranged in the middle part of the thickness (e) of the flake layer (11), where each point of absorbent gel (16) is. at least on the upper side of the core (2), forming a cavity (31), and yet another feature of the improvement in question is the fact that the upper and lower linings (4) have their faces with a thin layer of absorbent gel granules (16) which are pre-applied to said inner faces using any adhesive or glue so that they can be the upper and lower surfaces of the flake blanket (11).

According to the above summaries, the mentioned processes have no similarity with the object of the present patent, which is why we consider that there are no technical or legal impediments to obtaining the requested privilege.

Solution:

Therefore, a machine was developed to apply the process of producing the absorbent for male urinary incontinence, allowing the product to be developed in an automated way, presenting several benefits, including:

• Low cost; Allows production to scale;

• Innovative and adapted solution for absorbent production process;

• industrial feasibility;

• Easily adapted;

• Consists of adjustable modules;

• Can receive specific programming according to need;

• Easy to use and handle;

• Offers security;

• Developed in accordance with current laws and regulations;

• Can be developed in various sizes, according to production demand and user need;

• Innovations worthy of this patent privilege.

For a perfect visualization and understanding o "INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE" in question, follow the illustrative drawings, where:

Fig. 1 - Presents a front view of the object in question, with a dose in the final product; Fig. 2 - Presents a transparent view of the object in question;

Fig. 3 - Presents a front view of the object in question, with a dose illustrating the input of the raw material and the control panel with push buttons;

Fig. 4-Presents a front view of the object in question, with a close-up of the "W" shaped main part with brackets that fold and generate the anatomy of the final product;

Fig. 5 - Presents a view of the object in question, with a close on the exit ramp of the finished product.

According to the illustration and its details, the "INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE ABSORBENTS", consists of an adapted industrial machine (1) with manufacturing process of male urinary incontinence tampons (2) characterized by a main structure (3) divided into programmed modules (4), having internal compartments (5) for storing electronic boards and circuits (6) with preprogrammed software (7) that allow control and programming of functions; also having actuation (8) and emergency (9) buttons, side pins (10) to support SSS, SMS, sling and similar rollers (11) and crawlers (12) with shafts and pulleys (13) which are responsible by displacing the product (2) throughout the process.

The machine (1) has an input ramp (14) for feed and input of raw material (15), collars (16) with hoses (38) and directed jets (17) for gluing and fixing lower polyethylene (18) and upper polypropylene (19) by beaters (20); the conveyor belts (12) direct the product to receive an upper layer of polypropylene (21) which is cut by knives (22) and disposed at two thirds of the original size of the absorbent (2). A main part is cast in "W" shape (23) and formed diagonally (24) with side supports (25) and a center support (26) surrounding the absorber (2) folding and generating the main anatomy of the product. (2A) forming a central span (27) with vertical pleats (28) and padded sides (29) for support and support of the genitalia region.

A sealer (30) with programmed electronic components (31) seals the layers to ensure the anatomical shape of the pad (2A), which receives back glue applied by central collar (16A) and bottom strap (32) for protection; further having cutting knives (33) which make the final cuts and part separation and automated folding mechanism (34) that folds the absorbent (2) and directs it to the exit ramp (35).

Optional extra modules can be applied, allowing for greater automation and production according to user demand and need. The belts (12) are fixed by lateral fasteners (36) and are powered by motors (37), controlled by electronic circuit boards (6) with preprogrammed software (7).

Because of the advantages it offers and because of its truly innovative features, the "INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS ABSORBENT FOR MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE ", meets the necessary conditions to merit the Patent of Invention.

Claims

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

1 ^a ) "INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE ABSORBENTS" consists of an adapted industrial machine (1) with male urinary incontinence absorbent manufacturing process (2) characterized by a main structure (3) divided into programmed modules (4) having internal compartments (5) for storing electronic boards and circuits (6) with preprogrammed software (7) that allow control and programming of functions; also having actuation (8) and emergency (9) buttons, side pins (10) to support SSS, SMS, sling and similar rollers (11) and crawlers (12) with shafts and pulleys (13) which are responsible by displacing the product (2) throughout the process.

( ^A ) "INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE ABSORBENTS" according to claim 1, is characterized in that the machine (1) has an input ramp (14) for feeding and input of the raw material (15), collars ( 16) with hoses (38) and directed jets (17) for gluing and fixing the lower polyethylene (18) and upper polypropylene (19) by beaters (20); the conveyor belts (12) direct the product to receive an upper layer of polypropylene (21) which is cut by knives (22) and disposed at two thirds of the original size of the absorbent (2).

3 ^a ) "INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT INCONTINENCE MALE URINARY "according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a" W "shaped casting (23) formed diagonally (24) with side supports (25) and a central support (26) surrounding the absorber (2). folding and generate the main anatomy of the product (2A) forming a central span (27) with vertical pleats (28) and padded sides (29) for support and support of the genitalia region.

( ^A ) "INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE ABSORBENTS" according to claim 1, is characterized in that the machine (1) has a sealer (30) with programmed electronic components (31) for sealing the layers for the anatomical shape of the absorbent (2A), which receives back glue applied by central collar (16A) and bottom strap (32) for protection; further having cutting knives (33) which make the final cuts and part separation and automated folding mechanism (34) that folds the absorbent (2) and directs it to the exit ramp (35).

^A ) "INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE", according to claim 1, is characterized in that the machine (1) can optionally have extra modules for greater automation and allow increased production.

^(A ) "INDUSTRIAL MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE", according to claim 1, is characterized in that the belts (12) are fixed by means of fasteners. side mounting brackets (36) and are powered by motors (37), controlled by circuit boards and electronic circuits (6) with preprogrammed software (7).