WO2019048549A1 - Transportvorrichtung sowie transportverfahren mit einer derartigen transportvorrichtung - Google Patents
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Definitions
- the invention relates to a transport device for transporting piece goods according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a transport method with such
- “Piece goods” in the context of the present invention are in particular “container” such as cans, bottles, tubes, pouches, each made of metal, glass and / or plastic, but also other packaging, especially those for filling of powdery, granular, liquid or viscous products.
- the "piece goods” can also be formed by “containers” such as packages, cartons, trays, boxes or film packs, which each have at least two containers and at least one (re) packaging element.
- Transport devices or transporters for transporting piece goods with a plurality of each of a closed loop forming and circumferentially driven transport elements, especially in the form of transport chains or hinge belt chains are well known.
- the transport elements in each case form the common horizontal or substantially horizontal with their upper, against at least one guide support length
- the transport elements can not be made in any length, since too large a length between the respective transport chain and the sliding friction forces the maximum tensile strength of the transport elements, especially in a
- Driving the at least one transport chain between the deflecting at least one drive assembly is provided, which is operatively connected along the transport path with the at least one transport chain, wherein the at least one transport chain has a plurality of rotatable and relatively displaceably arranged chain links, so that by a relative displacement of the individual Chain links to each other, the total length of the respective transport chain is changeable, and wherein the transport path
- the essential aspect according to the transport device is that in the direction of rotation of the transport chain to the at least one
- Drive arrangement immediately adjacent transport section has at least one transition section and a jam section, wherein the at least one drive arrangement for relative displacement of the chain links to each other in the transition section and for at least partially driving the already displaced chain links is formed in the jam section.
- the transport device thus has the decisive advantage that, by providing the at least one drive arrangement, for example, both a compression or compression of the chain links as well as a further conveying, ie. Driving the example already compressed chain links can be realized in the transport direction.
- Compressed chain links do not stop by the further promotion in the transport direction, it comes even at a run up of the other, seen in the transport direction rear following chain links to no elastic shock on the already compressed and now different from the prior art
- Transport direction further promoted chain links.
- the at least one drive arrangement forms an inlet section for a transport section provided as a storage area, on which the piece goods transported along the transport route can be stowed. According to a further preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one drive arrangement in the transition region of a
- Dust-formed transport section is provided.
- a rear section forming the transport path and having the drive arrangement as well as a rear run extending below the rear end and having a further drive arrangement can form a traffic jam section. These are in the region of the rear and in the area of the return strand, in each case immediately adjacent to the respective drive arrangement in the direction of circulation of the transport chain
- Transport road sections are both the drive assembly of the rear and the return strand for relative displacement of the chain links to each other in the respective transition section and at least partially
- the at least one drive arrangement has a first and a second
- Transition section and the second drive means is in operative connection with the storage section.
- first drive means for relative displacement of the chain links to each other in the transition section and the second drive means for
- Transport element section is formed in the storage section. According to a further preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the first section between the first and the second
- first and / or second drive arrangement are designed as a toothed roller.
- the second drive device assigned to the accumulation section is designed as
- Magnetic tape drive device is formed.
- the magnetic tape drive device at least one, designed as a closed loop and in the direction of rotation synchronously with the corresponding
- Jam section of the transport element has drivable magnetic tape which is magnetically coupled at its upper side with the underside of the transport chain at least partially along a coupling path.
- the magnetic tape drive device is in operative connection with the transport chain over the entire coupling path in such a way that a driving force directed in the direction of rotation can be introduced on the transport chain.
- the drive arrangement forms a single screw drive
- Chain links to each other in the transition section, as well as for at least partially driving the already displaced transport element section is formed.
- the drive device designed as a worm drive has at least one worm which can be driven by a motor and which is in operative engagement with the transport chain.
- the worm has a first and a second pitch section, wherein the first pitch section extends along the transition section and the second pitch section extends at least partially along the jam section. According to a further preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the first pitch section has a greater pitch than the second pitch section.
- the pitch in the first and / or second pitch section is adjustable.
- the transport chain width two, three or more drive means are provided, esp. If the type after the drive means as in the case of a worm drive can not or almost can not be widened. This has the great advantage that the transport chain is then evenly loaded over the entire width and deformation or lateral displacement of the chain is avoided.
- Fig. 1 a - 1 c is a schematic side view and bottom view of a
- Fig. 1 d is a schematic side view of a partially illustrated inventive transport device
- Fig. 2a and 2b is a schematic side view and plan view of a
- Figure 3 is a schematic side view of an exemplary
- 4a and 4b is a schematic plan view of another exemplary
- Fig. 5 is a schematic side view of an exemplary further embodiment
- Fig. 6a and b respectively in side view a first and second
- Fig. 7 is a schematic side view of an exemplary further embodiment
- FIG. 8 in a schematic side view of yet another
- FIG. 9 is a schematic side view of an embodiment gem. figure
- the transport device generally designated 1 in the figures serves, for example, for transporting piece goods 2 in at least one
- the transport device 1 comprises for this purpose at least one transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 ", which is designed as a closed loop and driven in an endless direction in an endless direction U, for example as a transport belt,
- Transport chain hinge band, mat chain or other, suitable for the transport of the item 2 transport elements may be formed.
- Transport elements 3 each form with their upper, against at least one in the figures, not shown in detail support supporting length of the common horizontal or substantially horizontal transport plane or - surface on which the cargo 2 with his cargo floor or his
- transport chains 3, 3 ', 3 may be provided, which are Space, ie transversely or perpendicular to the transport direction A adjacent to each other, so that the plurality of transport chains 3, 3', 3" form at least a part of their respective upper length of their corresponding loop a common, for example, horizontal transport surface in a transport plane TE on which the parcel 2 with its bottom surface can at least partially stand up.
- Transport route TS on which the cargo 2 are transported, so is
- the direction of rotation U of at least one transport chain 3 corresponds at least in the area of
- Transport path TS of the transport direction A It can also be provided that the front and / or the rear
- Deflection 4.1, 4.2 is designed to be driven by a motor.
- the front and / or rear deflection 4.1, 4.2 as an electric motor,
- a gearless electric motor for example in the form of a directly driven electric motor, preferably in the form of a stepping motor, a
- the deflection 4.1, 4.2 can this purpose an internal, with the machine frame 1 .10 of
- Transport device 1 rotatably connected stator and having an external rotor.
- transport chains 3, 3 ', 3 " the latter can preferably be provided on its circumferential surface with a chain toothing which concentrically encloses a motor axis oriented perpendicular to the transport direction A.
- the rotor can, in particular with its corresponding toothing, form the operative connection with the at least one transport chain 3 manufacture.
- the front and rear deflection device 4.1, 4.2 is in this case arranged in particular below the transport plane TE.
- the deflection 4.1, 4.2 may be formed as pulleys, which are rotatably mounted on a machine frame 1 .10 of the transport device 1 are arranged.
- At least one drive arrangement 5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 is provided for driving the at least one transport chain 3 between the deflection devices 4.1, 4.2, which is in operative connection along the transport path TS with the at least one transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 " can the respective transport element section 41, 41 'of the at least one transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 "on the underside facing away from the transport plane TE each have at least one drive finger 55 via which the corresponding chain links 41, 41' are in operative connection with the at least one drive arrangement 5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.
- 3 ', 3 has a plurality of rotatable and relatively displaceably arranged chain links 41, 41', so that by a relative displacement of the individual chain links 41, 41 'to each other the pad density / Mittlerer distance of the chain links 41, 41' to each other of the respective transport chain.
- 3 2a and 2b show, by way of example, a transport chain 3 'for a transport device 1 according to the invention in a schematic side view or top view, wherein the transport chain 3' of FIGS.
- the transport chain 3 ' may be formed as a link chain 3, which has a plurality of chain links 41 which are arranged both rotatable and relative to each other, such that the total chain length by the relative displacement of the individual chain links 41 to each other variable, ie
- the individual chain links 41 each have a longitudinally extending support portion 42 on which both first and a second fork-shaped chain link section 43, 44 branches off along its longitudinal extent on both sides and 180 ° away from each other.
- the first and a second fork-shaped chain link section 43, 44 branches off along its longitudinal extent on both sides and 180 ° away from each other.
- Chain link section 43 is arranged by mutually parallel
- the chain link members 45 of the first chain link section 43 are provided to the chain link elements 46 of the second chain link section 44 along the support section 42 mutually offset, so that the
- Chain link elements 45 of a chain link 41 in the chain link elements 46th another chain link 41 may form an overlapping portion in which the chain link members 45 of the one chain link 41 in the
- Chain link elements 46 engage another chain link 41 meshing.
- the corresponding chain links 41 can be arranged at least one fixed to the chain link
- chain link elements 45 of the first chain link section 43 and the chain link elements 46 of the second chain link section 44 ultimately span a common chain link plane KE, which coincides with the transport plane TE.
- chain links elements 45 and 6 chain link elements 46 are provided in each case, which are each arranged at the same or approximately equal distance and parallel to each other on the common support portion 42 and thus form a single chain link 41.
- Chain link portion 44 preferably parallel to the chain link plane KE extending slots 47 in the form of openings in which a arranged on the chain link elements 45 of the first chain link portion 43 respective pin 48 engages, which may also extend parallel to the chain link plane KE.
- the bolt 48 of a chain link 41 engages in the slots 47 of an adjacent chain link 41 in such a way that a relative displacement of the individual chain links 41 relative to each other is made possible by displacing the respective bolts 48 along the corresponding slots 47.
- the total length of the transport chain 3 changeable, that is variable.
- FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment variant of a transport chain 3 "in a schematic side view, which differs from the transport chain 3 'of FIGS. 2a and 2b in particular in that, seen in the transport direction A, every second chain link 41 has a straight slot 47, however, inclined with respect to the chain link plane KE, in particular has an acute angle to the chain link plane KE.
- the remaining slots 47 of the further chain links 41 are provided in their longitudinal extent, as shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b, parallel to the chain link plane KE. If such a trained transport chain 3 "now compressed, so
- Chain link level KE extending slot 47 relative to a chain link 41 with inclined slot 47 raised, so deflected upwards.
- the chain links 41 whose end-side ends 43 'are deflected upward, in the region of the front ends 43' have a relation to the remaining surface of the chain link 41 increased friction coefficient.
- this can be realized by such a
- Figures 4a and 4b show in a schematic plan view of another exemplary transport chain 3 ", in which, in contrast to the embodiment of Figures 2a and 2b, the individual chain links 41 'in addition
- the transport chain 3 "a plurality of rotatable and relatively displaceable arranged chain links 41 ', so that by a relative displacement of the individual chain links 41' to each other, the total length of the transport chain 3" variable, so extendable and is compressible.
- the individual chain links 41 ' also additionally variable in length and
- the transport chain 3 "of FIGS. 4a and 4b can also be designed as a transport chain 3 ', which has a plurality of chain links in the form of the transport chain 3' Chain links 41 ', which are mutually slidably disposed both relative to each other and relative to each other, such that the
- Chain links 41 ' is mutually variable.
- the illustration of Figures 3a and 3b show a single chain link 41 'in a retracted state, shown in Figure 4a, and in an extended state, shown in Figure 4b.
- the chain link 41 has a first chain link segment 49 and a second chain link segment 50, which can be seen in the illustration of FIG. 3a.
- Both the first and the second chain link segment 49, 50 in turn has individual chain link elements 51, 52, the chain link elements 51 being associated with the first chain link segment 49 and the chain link elements 52 being associated with the second chain link segment 50.
- each one has
- Chain link element 51, 52 a only schematically indicated in Figure 3b slot 53 in the form of an opening which extends substantially along the
- Chain link portion 49 and the corresponding chain link elements 52 and their associated slots 53 of the second chain link section 50 each arranged a bolt 54 or performed.
- the provided bolts 54 are provided in particular slidable along the corresponding slots 53, so that the chain link 41 'is formed in particular variable in length between a retracted position shown in Figure 3a and an extended position shown in Figure 3b.
- the transport path TS may comprise at least two transport path sections TSA, namely the input section TSA1 and a discharge section TSA2, each between a deflection device 4.1, 4.2 and the at least one drive arrangement 5 , 5.1, 5.2 and / or can extend between two consecutive in the transport direction A drive assemblies 5, 5.1, 5.2.
- a special feature of the transport device 1 is that a in
- Transport section TSA at least one transition section TA1 and a storage section TA2, said at least one drive assembly 5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 for relative displacement of the chain links 41, 41 'to each other in the transition section TA1 and at least partially driving the chain links 41, 41' is formed in the accumulation section TA2.
- the transport path TS of the transport device 1 to an input and drain section TSA1 and TSA2, wherein the drain section TSA2 immediately adjacent in the direction of rotation U to the input section TSA1. More specifically, in this exemplary embodiment of FIGS.
- At least one transport path section TSA, TSA1, TSA2, namely here the outflow section TSA2 has the drive arrangement 5, 5.1, 5.2 designed according to the invention.
- the at least one drive arrangement 5, 5.1, 5.2 for example, compression or compression of the chain links 41, 41 'in the transition section TA1 of the drain section TSA2 as well as a subsequent further conveying, i.
- Driving for example, the already compressed chain links 41, 41 'can be realized in the storage section TA2 in the transport direction A.
- Transition section TA1 of the transport section TSA lengthened, ie in their extended relative positioning, promoted, compressed or pushed together in the transition section TA1 and in the dust section TA2 in their compressed, so pushed together relative positioning, further promoted.
- the transport route section TSA in particular, can form a storage area on which the piece goods 2 conveyed along the transport route TS can be stowed. In particular, so that the drive assembly 5, 5.1, 5.2 in
- Transport section TSA provided.
- the embodiment of the drive arrangement 5 assigned to the discharge section TSA2 in FIGS. 1a to 1c has a first embodiment
- the transition section TA1 extends between the first and the second drive means 5.1, 5.2 and the storage section TA2 immediately following the transition section TA1 in Umlaufnchtung U.
- the storage section TA2 can be up to at most in the direction of rotation U of the transport chain 3, 3rd ', 3 "next next deflection 4.1, 4.2 or additional
- Machine frame 1 .10 be arranged.
- these can each be in operative connection with a control unit 11 via a control line 12.
- the transport device 1 according to the invention can be one that
- Transport path TS forming the rear HT and have a running below the rear HT wastewater RT.
- the rear HT extends between the rear deflector 4.2 in the transport direction A and Umurnnchtung U to the front deflector 4.1 and thereby forms the transport path TS, where go the remindtrum RT between the front deflecting 4.1 and the rear deflector 4.2 extends.
- At least one drive assembly 5, 5.1, 5.2 assigned to the rear HT is at least one drive assembly 5, 5.1, 5.2 assigned to the rear HT.
- the return strand RT has a further, additional drive arrangement 5, 5.1, 5.2. It can be provided that the front deflection device 4.1, the first drive means 5.1 of
- Drive arrangement 5 forms and a related to the front deflecting 4.1 downstream in the direction of rotation U second drive 5.2 is provided.
- the transition section TA1 extends between the first, designed as a front deflector 4.1 first drive means 5.1 and the second drive means 5.2 and the accumulation TA2 immediately following the transition section TA1 in the direction of rotation U of the conveyor chain 3, 3 ', 3 ".
- the second part section TA2 can extend as far as the next deflection device 4.1, 4.2 or additional drive arrangement 5 following in the direction of rotation U of the transport chain 3, 3 ', 3.
- the drive arrangement 5 provided in the return section RT is therefore also used for the relative displacement of the chain links 41, 41 'to one another in the transition section TA1 and for at least partially driving or advancing the already displaced chain links 41, 41' formed in the accumulation section TA2 In particular, this can be on additional tensioning and / or deflection devices on remindtrum RT, especially a chain buffer or chain memory, be dispensed with.
- the first and second drive means 5.1, 5.2 of the drive assembly 5 as
- Electric motor preferably as a gearless electric motor, for example in the form of a directly driven electric motor, preferably in the form of a stepping motor, a servomotor or a torque motor, be formed.
- the latter may preferably be provided with the use of transport elements 3 in the form of chains on its peripheral surface with a chain toothing 8, which concentrically surrounds the motor axis MA oriented perpendicular to the transport direction A.
- Each rotor 7 can produce in particular with its corresponding toothing 8 the operative connection with the at least one transport chain 3, for example via a toothed grip of the toothing 8 of the rotor 7 with the drive fingers 55 of the corresponding transport chain 3.
- Drive device 5.1, 5.2 of the drive assembly 5 formed as a toothed roller.
- Drive assembly 5 can be done via the common control unit 1 1, which is for example the machine control or a part of the machine control of the transport device 1 or a transport device 1 having system.
- Process device 1 1 .1 is set up to operate the respective drive device 5.1, 5.2 in a master-slave coupling.
- the first and second drive means 5.1, 5.2 are operated in a master-slave coupling, for example by the first drive means 5.1 by means of
- Control unit 1 1 as master, ie master drive, and the second drive means 5.2 by means of the control unit 1 1 a slave coupled to the master, ie
- Drive units 5.1, 5.2 alternate in their function as master. In particular, this ensures a synchronization of the two drive units 5.1, 5.2.
- the control of the first and second drive means 5.1, 5.2 of the drive assembly 5 can be controlled by a control routine STR, which is executed in the control unit 1 1.
- the control unit 1 1 can do this
- Control routine STR have. Further, the control unit 1 1, for example, a memory unit 1 1 .2 cooperating with the processor unit 1 1 for at least temporary storage control data SD, for example via an interface 1 1 .3 of the control unit 1 1 via the control lines 12 to the first and second drive unit 5.1, 5.2 transmitted and / or received.
- the control data SD include in particular currently at the first and second drive means 5.1, 5.2 determined actual control data ISD1, ISD2 as
- corresponding desired control data SSD1, SSD2 such as a target rotational speed SDZ1, SDZ2, target rotational direction SDR1, SDR2, target rotational angle SDW1, SDW2 and target torque SDM1, SDM2.
- desired control data SSD1, SSD2 such as a target rotational speed SDZ1, SDZ2, target rotational direction SDR1, SDR2, target rotational angle SDW1, SDW2 and target torque SDM1, SDM2.
- Embodiment variants of the invention further drive arrangements 5 provided so is also for these drive assemblies 5 a corresponding set of parameters to actual and target data with a corresponding index as control data SD in the control unit 1 1 deposited.
- the process unit 1 1 .1 be set up to determine the actual control data ISD from the rated current, which is necessary to operate the respective drive means 5.1, 5.2, to a corresponding
- Power consumption or its change over time of the power consumption of the first and second drive means 5.1, 5.2 are closed on the drive movement generated by the at least one transport chain 3.
- the processor unit 1 1 .1 is in particular configured to compare actual control data ISD received via the interface 12. 3 with desired control data SSD and, depending on this, to convert it into control data SD for the control routine STR, or to define control commands which are sent to the corresponding drive arrangement 5 of the corresponding transport path section TSA are transmitted to the respective transport port section TSA depending on the means of
- Control routine STR generated control data SD driven to drive.
- Memory unit 10.2 can also be predefined, ie predetermined, desired control data SSD deposited.
- each transport route section TSA can be used by means of it
- Deflection 4.1, 4.2 are operated and in particular with compared to the other provided drive systems 5, 5.1, 5.2 and / or drivable deflection 4.1, 4.2 tuned target control data SSD, so for example, target speed SDZ, target rotation angle SDW or setpoint Torque SDM.
- target control data SSD so for example, target speed SDZ, target rotation angle SDW or setpoint Torque SDM.
- the transport route sections TSA in coordination with each other with different target control data SSD for example, a different target speed SDZ, are controlled by the control unit 1 1. Due to the design of the transport chain 3 ', 3 "according to the embodiments of Figures 2a and 2b, and 3a and 3b can thus on the transport path TS individual transport sections TSA with
- transition and accumulation section TA1, TA2 of the transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 "in the direction of circulation U immediately adjoin the at least one drive arrangement 5, 5.1, 5.2
- Transport section TSA in coordination with each other with different target control data SSD, for example, a different target speed SDZ, are controlled by the control unit 1 1.
- the transport chain 3 ', 3 "according to the embodiments of Figures 2a and 2b, and 3a and 3b can thus on the transition section TA1, the chain links 41, 41' relative to each other, in particular upsets, be, and in the
- transition section TA1 of the transport route section TSA is operated with a higher target rotational speed SDZ compared to the traffic jam section TA2 of this transport route section TSA. This happens along the
- Transition portion TA1 to a shortening of the length of the transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 "by compression or collapse of the individual
- FIG. 1 d shows, in a lateral schematic illustration, a transport device 1 shown only partially, in which, unlike in FIG.
- the drive device 5.1, 5.2 both with a along the Hintrums HT, as well as with a along the remindtrums RT extending portion of the conveyor chain 3 in Active intervention stands.
- the drive device 5.1, 5.2 formed in this way thus simultaneously drives the transport chain 3 in the area of the rearward HT, as well as in the region of the return runway RT.
- Embodiment of Figure 5 is a drive assembly 5 with a first and a second drive means 5.1, 5.2, wherein the first drive means 5.1, as described in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4, as a toothed roller and the second drive means 5.2 is formed as a magnetic tape drive means 20.
- the drive device in the effective region of the return strand RT corresponds to the second drive device 5.2 and is designed as a magnetic tape drive device 20. Possible, but not shown, that the above-described coupling with a toothed roller is also provided in the return strand.
- control unit has been dispensed with, but it is also present in the embodiment variant of FIG. 5 and is in operative connection with each of the two drive devices 5.1, 5.2 via control lines, also not shown.
- the control unit is designed according to the description of Figures 1 a and b.
- the first formed as a toothed roller drive device 5.1 is the
- the magnetic tape drive device 20 has at least one, as
- Magnetic coupling along the coupling path KS is carried out in more detail in the description of Figures 6a and b.
- Magnetic tapes 21 are provided, the Positioning, i. Transversely or perpendicular to the direction of rotation U adjacent to each other and / or spaced, so that the plurality of magnetic tapes 21 at least a portion of their respective upper length of their respective loop with the underside of the conveyor chain 3, 3 ', 3 "are coupled 21 between the slideways not shown in detail on which the
- Transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 "slidably supported at least in the transport path TS.
- the at least one is
- Transport chain 3 each guided over deflection 4.1, 4.2, wherein the at least one magnetic tape 21 is guided in particular at its front end 20.1 via a front deflecting device 22.1 and at its rear end 20.2 via a rear deflector 22.2. Between the front and rear ends 20.1 and 20.2 forms on the underside of the conveyor chain 3, 3 ', 3 "side facing a coupling path KS, via which the at least one magnetic tape 21 to the conveyor chain 3, 3', 3" magnetically coupled is.
- the direction of rotation U of the at least one magnetic tape 21 corresponds at least in the region of the coupling path KS to the direction of rotation U of the conveyor chain 3, 3 ', 3 ".
- Deflection device 22.1, 22.2 is designed to be driven by a motor.
- the front and / or rear deflection 22.1, 22.2 as an electric motor, preferably as a gearless electric motor, for example in the form of a directly driven electric motor, preferably in the form of a stepping motor, a
- the deflection device 22.1, 22.2 can have an internal stator connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the machine frame 1 .1 of the transport device 1 and an external rotor. The latter can be used to initiate the rotational movement on the
- Magnetic band 21 may be formed.
- the drive section 5 which forms the first drive device 5.1 and the second magnetic tape drive device 20, is assigned to the discharge section TSA2
- Drive device 5.2 for driving the at least one transport chain 3 has.
- the first drive device 5.1 is connected to the transition section TA1 and the second drive device 5.2 to the accumulation section TA2
- Active compound is.
- the transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 "in the region of the storage section TA2 is magnetically coupled to the magnetic tape drive device 20.
- Transition portion TA1 and the second drive means 5.2 for at least partially driving, or advancing, the already displaced chain links 41, 41 'formed in the storage section TA2. More in detail extends the
- Transition section TA1 between the first and the second drive means 5.1, 5.2, in particular between the first drive means 5.1 and the rear deflection 22.2 of the formed as a magnetic tape drive means 20 second drive means 5.2, and the storage section TA2 immediately following the transition section TA1 in the direction of rotation U of the conveyor chain 3,
- the accumulation section TA2 can extend as far as the next deflection device 4.1, 4.2 or additional drive arrangement 5 following in the direction of circulation U of the transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 ".
- driving or advancement takes place in the accumulation section TA2 in the case of a second magnetic tape drive device 20
- the magnetic tape drive device 20 is preferably in operative connection with the transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 "over the entire coupling path KS, in that a driving force directed in the direction of rotation U of the conveyor chain 3, 3 ', 3 "can be introduced onto the conveyor chain 3, 3', 3".
- FIGS. 6a and 6b show two exemplary embodiment variants for a second drive device 5.2 designed as a magnetic tape drive device 20, each in a schematic side view. According to the
- the at least one magnetic tape 21 a plurality of individual, preferably uniformly distributed over the entire circumferential length arranged magnets 25, in particular permanent magnets, which in the
- the magnet 26 may be formed as a permanent magnet or electromagnet.
- Figure 7 is a variant of a drive assembly with a
- Chain links 41, 41 'to one another in the transition section TA1, as well as for at least partially driving the already displaced chain links 41, 41' in the storage section TA2 is formed.
- the drive device 5.3 could also extend at least partially into the input section TSA1, but this is not shown here in order to drive or guide the transport chain 3 in the area of the rear deflection device 4.2.
- the drive assembly 5.3 is included as electro-magnetic linear drive 35 as formed with a plurality of movably guided on a rail 36 mounted movement elements 37 (movers).
- the individualcatchesselennente 37 (mover) are separately controllable and designed to be movable relative to each other.
- the drive assembly 5.3 is included as electro-magnetic linear drive 35 as formed with a plurality of movably guided on a rail 36 mounted movement elements 37 (movers).
- the individualcatchesselennente 37 (mover) are separately controllable and designed to be movable relative to each other.
- the drive assembly 5.3 is included as electro-
- Movement elements 37 are dimensioned such that the respective
- Permanent magnets 38 of the movement elements 37 are in magnetic operative connection both with the magnets 3 of the transport chain 3 located in the rear area HT and in the return area RT, respectively.
- each one or at least every other chain link 41 of the transport chain 3 has a magnet 3.1.
- the embodiment variant shown in FIG. 7 can, of course, be provided multiply or in a smaller extent analogously to the other exemplary embodiments, so that only the different route transitions are covered. In this case, the magnetic coupling with the transport chain 3 takes place in an analogous manner, as stated above for the other embodiments.
- the movement elements 37 have one or more parallel guide slots or slots in the transport direction, into which the drive fingers 55 can retract and be received.
- the finger itself may comprise or be formed from a magnet or ferromagnetic material, and a magnet may be arranged in the movement elements 37 at least on one side of the parallel guide slots or slots.
- Embodiment of Figure 8 shows a drive assembly 5 with a single
- control unit has also been dispensed with in the illustration of FIG. 7, but it is also omitted from FIG.
- Embodiment variant of Figure 7 is present and is in operative connection with the drive means 5.3 via control lines, also not shown.
- the control unit is designed according to the description of Figures 1 a and b.
- the one single drive device 5.3 is designed as a worm drive 30 with at least one motor-driven worm 31, which is in operative connection with the transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 ", this in particular
- Rotation direction U drives.
- the worm 31 is in particular with the drive fingers 55 of the conveyor chain 3, 3 ', 3 "in operative engagement.
- the worm 31 has a first and second pitch section SA1 and SA2, wherein the first pitch section SA1 extends along the
- Transition portion TA1 and the second slope portion SA2 along the accumulation section TA2 extends.
- the first pitch section SA1 has a greater pitch, that is to say a larger pitch, in comparison with the second pitch section SA2. It may be provided that the pitch, so the Wendelungsabstand the individual helix of the screw 31, in the first and / or in the second
- Slope section SA1, SA2 adjustable, so changeable, is formed. It can be provided in particular that the slope ratio of the
- Slope section SA1 compared to the second pitch section SA2 adjustable, so changeable, is. It may be provided, in particular, that the pitch ratio and / or the helix spacing is regulated and / or controlled by means of the control unit.
- Embodiment variants described drive arrangements 5, 5.1, 5.2 for the inventively designed transport sections TSA in any manner for both the rear HT and the return strand RT are combined.
- the rear HT one compared to remindtrum RT
- the accumulation section TA2 is only a section of the discharge section TSA2, it being immediately clear that the dust section TA2 and the discharge section TSA2 can be identical and the accumulation section TA2 is in particular up to the end of the transport chain 3, 3 ', 3 In this advantageous embodiment, a consolidated group of piece goods 2 in the compacted arrangement
- the transport chain 3 in the region of the return strand RT have no drive device at all, but the transport chain 3 is passed through a guide channel 60, in which it rests on a bottom plate 61 grinding and against rising by one or several covers 62 is protected.
- a guide channel 60 in which it rests on a bottom plate 61 grinding and against rising by one or several covers 62 is protected.
- ISD1; ISD2 actual control data
- SSD1 SSD2 target control data SDZ1, SDZ2 target speed
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