EP2508431A2 - Vorrichtung zum Beladen von mit insbesondere Früchten, Gemüse oder frischer Pasta gefüllten Beuteln oder Säcken in Kisten - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zum Beladen von mit insbesondere Früchten, Gemüse oder frischer Pasta gefüllten Beuteln oder Säcken in Kisten Download PDF

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EP2508431A2
EP2508431A2 EP12163538A EP12163538A EP2508431A2 EP 2508431 A2 EP2508431 A2 EP 2508431A2 EP 12163538 A EP12163538 A EP 12163538A EP 12163538 A EP12163538 A EP 12163538A EP 2508431 A2 EP2508431 A2 EP 2508431A2
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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
    • B65B5/00—Packaging individual articles in containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, jars
    • B65B5/06—Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
    • B65B5/061—Filled bags
    • 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
    • B65B25/00—Packaging other articles presenting special problems
    • B65B25/02—Packaging agricultural or horticultural products
    • B65B25/04—Packaging fruit or vegetables
    • B65B25/046—Packaging fruit or vegetables in crates or boxes
    • 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
    • B65B35/00—Supplying, feeding, arranging or orientating articles to be packaged
    • B65B35/10—Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles
    • B65B35/24—Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by endless belts or chains
    • 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
    • B65B43/00—Forming, feeding, opening or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging
    • B65B43/42—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
    • B65B43/52—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
    • 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
    • B65B43/00—Forming, feeding, opening or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging
    • B65B43/42—Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
    • B65B43/54—Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
    • B65B43/59—Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation vertically movable
    • 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
    • B65B5/00—Packaging individual articles in containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, jars
    • B65B5/10—Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles

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  • the present invention relates to a machine for loading sacks, bags, or similar containers into packing crates, particularly for fruit, vegetables and fresh pasta.
  • the aim of the present invention is to eliminate the above mentioned drawbacks and enable the automation of the operation of loading sacks, bags, or similar containers into packing crates, particularly for fruit, vegetables and fresh pasta.
  • an object of the invention is to provide a machine for loading sacks, bags, or similar containers into packing crates that decreases filling times so as to save on running costs.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a machine for loading sacks, bags, or similar containers into packing crates, particularly for fruit, vegetables and fresh pasta, that makes it possible to fill packing crates in a more rational and efficient manner.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a machine for loading sacks, bags, or similar containers into packing crates, particularly for fruit, vegetables and fresh pasta, with means that can easily be sourced on the market and using common materials, so that the device is economically competitive.
  • a machine for loading sacks, bags or similar containers into packing crates, particularly for fruit, vegetables and fresh pasta characterized in that it comprises a supporting frame which has at least one line for the conveyance of products to be loaded into crates, from a product store to at least one feeder line connected to said conveyance line, and furthermore provided with at least one loading line for said crates, said at least one conveyance line defining an advancement direction of said products to be loaded which has an angle of inclination with respect to the ground comprised substantially between 50° and 80°.
  • the machine for loading sacks, bags, or similar containers into packing crates, particularly for fruit, vegetables and fresh pasta which is generally designated with the reference numeral 1, according to the invention, has the peculiar characteristic of comprising a supporting frame 4 that has at least one conveyance line 2 for products to be loaded 9 into crates 19, made of wood, cardboard, plastic etc., from a store 8 to at least one feeder line 5 connected to the conveyance line.
  • the frame 4 moreover has at least one loading line 7 for the crates 19 to be filled.
  • the conveyance line 2 defines an advancement direction 10 for the products to be loaded 9, which has an angle of inclination 30 with respect to the ground that is comprised substantially between 50° and 85°.
  • the recommended angle of inclination is approximately 70°, as in Figure 5 .
  • the angle of inclination 30 cannot be substantially normal with respect to the ground in order to prevent the products 9 from falling out of the crates 19 during the steps of loading and movement.
  • a data processing device 24 is provided for controlling the movement of the feeder line 5 by way of computer program.
  • the data processing device 24 can moreover also control the movement of the loading line 7, and of the conveyance line 2.
  • the conveyance line 2 can comprise a first conveyor belt 11 (and/or transport rollers 12, as in Figure 1 ), connected to drive means 41.
  • the belt 11 defines an advancement direction 10 and a surface for the movement of the products to be loaded 9.
  • calibration means 3 can be provided for the products 9, for connection between the conveyance line 2 and the feeder line 5.
  • the calibration means 3 can make use of lateral guides in order to maintain the alignment of the products 9 until they are loaded into the crate 19.
  • such calibration means 3 can comprise at least two supporting belts, a right supporting belt 13 and a left supporting belt 14, which are configured in a double helix around the advancement direction 10 (see Figure 4 ).
  • the belts 13 and 14 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the advancement direction 10.
  • each one of the two belts engages in rotation respectively with a first roller 16 and with a second roller 17.
  • the first roller 16 is idle about a horizontal axis 25 which is substantially normal with respect to the advancement direction 10 and substantially parallel to with respect to the movement surface.
  • the second roller 17 is idle about a vertical axis 26 which is substantially normal with respect to the movement surface.
  • the rollers 16 and 17 are connected to at least one motor 43.
  • the feeder line 5 has a second conveyor belt 15, connected to other drive means 45, which can be oriented removably about a rotation axis 23 between a position for loading the first layer of the crate 19 and a position for loading the last layer of the crate 19.
  • the axis 23 is substantially normal with respect to the advancement direction 10.
  • the second belt 15 has at least one portion 18 which can move in both directions along the advancement direction 10.
  • the portion 18 is for inserting the products 9 into the crate 19 and is retractable in order to move the end portion of the belt 15 away from the bottom of the crate 19.
  • the belt 15 can be provided with main sensor means 21 for stopping the movement of the loading line 7, following for example the contact of a bar switch arranged on a wall of the portion 18 with a loaded layer or with the edges of the crate 19.
  • sensors 21 can be constituted by an infrared detector arranged on the portion 18.
  • the main sensors 21 can be for actuating the movable portion 18, for example in the opposite direction to the direction 10.
  • the conveyor belt 15 is provided with means 22 for measuring the distance between the second conveyor belt 15 and a layer of products that has already been loaded, such as for example infrared devices, photocells etc.
  • the loading line 7 has at least one transmission catenary 27 which is adapted to be connected to the crates 19, for example by way of grabbers, from an upper entry point 37 for an empty crate 19' to a lower exit point 38 for a full crate 19".
  • the entry point 37 is higher than the exit point 38 and in practice the movement of empty crates 19' in descent is preferred to the movement of filled crates 19" in ascent.
  • At least one disengagement line 31 can be provided for the crates 19, for connection between the point of exit 38 to a palletizing region.
  • the loading line 7 comprises a reloading catenary 28, which defines a filling direction 20 and is connected to the transmission catenary 27 by way of a connecting member, such as for example a support arm 42.
  • the catenary 28 transports crates 19 from an empty crate magazine 29 to the point of entry 37.
  • the conveyance line 2 comprises means 6 for counting and selecting the products to be loaded 9.
  • the counting of the sacks, bags or the like to be loaded into each one of the crates 19 is performed by the data processing device 24.
  • the means 6 for counting and selecting comprise a separator arm 39 which is adapted to be translated, by way of a straight guide 35 connected to the frame 4, along a direction that is substantially normal to the advancement direction 10.
  • the disengagement line 31 has an arm for the lateral translation 32 of the full crate 19" toward a supporting plate 33.
  • the plate 33 is connected to means for straightening 34 from an inclined configuration which the crate 19" has when it lies on the loading line 7, to a configuration which is substantially parallel to the ground.
  • the straightening means 34 are provided with an oscillating jack 36, for supporting the plate 33, which is pivoted about a rotation axis 40 which lies on a plane that is substantially parallel to the ground.
  • the axis 40 is also substantially normal with respect to the advancement direction 10.
  • the products 9 to be loaded into the crates 19 are introduced from a store 8 onto the conveyance line 2, which comprises a belt 11 and rollers 12 the function of which is to distribute the sacks, bags or the like in a more rational manner, thus reducing overlapping of the products 9 as far as possible.
  • Such operation can be performed manually (by operators) or automatically (by way of conventional feeder devices).
  • the products 9 can then be selected by an operator by way of the separation and selection means 6, in order to discard products that are defective, broken or in any case not in possession of the characteristics of suitability for sale.
  • the products 9 are brought to the second conveyor belt 15 by way of the calibration means 3 which align the products 9 so as to enable the loading thereof into the crates 19, of preset size.
  • the empty crates 19' are manually inserted on the loading line 7, which is connected integrally to the catenary 27 by way of the grabbers.
  • the crates 19 it is possible for the crates 19 to be picked up from the depot 29 and moved to the upper entry point 37 by way of the reloading catenary 28 and the support arm 42.
  • the interaction between the movement of the crates 19 and of the second conveyor belt 15 is controlled by the data processing device 24 and can be commanded by the sensor means 21 and/or 22.
  • the empty crate 19' receives the first layer of products 9 from the loading line 7.
  • the belt 15 is in position for loading the first layer.
  • the catenary 27 allows a step (proportional to the size of encumbrance of the loaded products) toward the lower exit point 38.
  • the portion 18 of the belt 15 makes it possible for the sack or the bag to be brought to the bottom of the crate 19 extremely gently.
  • the sensor means 22 which "see" the position of the product farthest ahead, make it possible to calculate the time needed for the portion 18 to arrive at the bottom of the crate and the crate 19 is moved downward as a consequence, bringing it closer to the exit point 38, until it touches a sack or a bag.
  • the first sensor means 21 are activated on contact between the products 9 and the belt 15, and they stop the movement of the catenary 27 and also command the portion 18 to retract in the opposite direction to the advancement direction 10 of the products to be loaded 9.
  • the belt 15 has changed its inclination with respect to the direction 20 and it has been moved to an intermediate position between the position of loading the first layer and the position of loading the last layer.
  • the crate 19" is brought to the exit point 38, while an empty crate 19' takes its place, ready to be filled.
  • the crate 19" is transported on the plate 33 by the arm for translational motion 32 and then rotated by the jack 36 until it is lying on a plane that is substantially parallel to the ground.
  • the disengagement means 31 will transport the crate 19" to the palletizing region.
  • the machine according to the invention fully achieves the intended aim and objects and in particular attention is drawn to the fact that a machine is provided for loading sacks, bags, or similar containers into packing crates, particularly for fruit, vegetables and fresh pasta, which enables the automation of the loading operation in a completely automated manner, thus reducing the activity of operators and workers.
  • inclining the crate to be filled with respect to the ground identifying the optimal angle of inclination at about 70°, enables the maximum packing possible for the products to be loaded in the crate, as well as the filling of the packing crates in a more rational and efficient manner.
  • Another advantage of the machine according to the invention consists in that the use of the data processing device for controlling the movements enables a reduction of crate filling times so as to save on plant running costs.
  • Another advantage of the machine according to the invention consists in that the supporting belts make it possible to calibrate the sacks or bags which contain particularly delicate products (for example apples) without bruising the product itself.

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