Classifications

• • 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
  • B65B35/30—Arranging and feeding articles in groups
  • B65B35/50—Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
  • B65B35/52—Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging building-up the stack from the bottom
• • 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
  • B65B35/30—Arranging and feeding articles in groups
  • B65B35/36—Arranging and feeding articles in groups by grippers
  • B65B35/38—Arranging and feeding articles in groups by grippers by suction-operated grippers
• • 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
  • B65B35/30—Arranging and feeding articles in groups
  • B65B35/44—Arranging and feeding articles in groups 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • B65B5/105—Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles by grippers
• • 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
  • B65B2220/00—Specific aspects of the packaging operation
  • B65B2220/16—Packaging contents into primary and secondary packaging

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a vertically unstable packaging machine comprising containers transport means, a vertical loading area, a horizontal loading area and loading means.
• the object of the invention is a vertically unstable packaging machine that allows the packaging of said containers in a vertical position inside the corresponding box.
• the machine allows the embedding of said containers horizontally inside in said box. In both modes, the correct position of the logo or trademark is guaranteed regardless of the entry position of the package.
• the object of the invention is also a method of fitting vertically unstable packages comprising at least one stage of vertical loading in the corresponding box of vertically unstable containers.
• Automatic fitting is the procedure in which the container is inserted into a transport box or container, in a planned manner and without the direct manual intervention of operators, and can be performed with or without artificial vision.
• o Bottom box The box descends vertically on the container o
• Top box The container is inserted into the box by means of a clamping device.
• the vertical fit systems existing in the state of the art are for stable containers in said vertical position, such as boxes, bottles, even chocolate tablets, or for flexible bags that adopt a stable position once placed inside the interior. box.
• the present invention relates to a vertically unstable packaging machine that allows the packaging of said containers in an upright position inside the corresponding box.
• the machine allows the embedding of said containers horizontally inside said box. In both modes, the correct position of the trademark is guaranteed regardless of the position of entry of the container.
• Vertically unstable packaging is understood as the one that is not capable of maintaining in an upright position without the presence of external fastening means.
• the vertically unstable container packaging machine comprises means for transporting vertically unstable containers, means for transporting boxes where vertically unstable containers are fitted and at least one vertical loading area configured to carry out packaging of the containers vertically unstable in the boxes, the vertically unstable containers being arranged vertically inside said boxes.
• the at least one vertical loading zone comprises means for positioning the vertically unstable containers, positioning means that are rotatable from an essentially horizontal position to an inclined position relative to the vertical or an essentially vertical position and are configured to position the containers from an essentially horizontal position to an inclined position relative to the vertical or an essentially vertical position.
• the vertically unstable packaging packer machine comprises means for distributing the packages that are configured to distribute the packages to the means of transporting the packages.
• the vertically unstable packaging machine comprises first loading means configured to carry out the packaging of the containers in the boxes, from the inclined position with respect to the vertical or the essentially vertical position of the containers positioned by means of positioned, to the vertical position of the containers inside the boxes.
• the vertically unstable packaging packer machine comprises at least one horizontal loading area configured to carry out an insertion of the containers in the boxes, the containers being arranged horizontally inside said boxes.
• the vertically unstable packaging machine comprises a few seconds loading means configured to carry out the packaging of the containers from a horizontal position of the containers to a horizontal position of the containers inside the boxes.
• the vertically unstable packaging packer machine comprises at least two vertical loading zones and / or two horizontally loading zones and the means of transporting the vertically unstable packages comprise means for distributing the packages that distribute the packages to one of the at least two vertical loading zones and / or towards one of the at least two horizontal loading zones.
• the at least one vertical loading area comprises means for positioning the boxes, positioning means that position the boxes from an essentially horizontal position to an inclined position relative to the vertical or an essentially vertical position.
• the invention also relates to a method of embedding vertically unstable packages that allows the embedding of said containers in an upright position inside the corresponding box. In the same way, the procedure allows the embedding of said containers horizontally inside said box.
• the method of fitting vertically unstable containers comprises a stage of transporting vertically unstable containers, a stage of transporting boxes where vertically unstable containers are fitted and at least one stage of vertical loading where a fitting of the containers is carried out.
• vertically unstable containers in the boxes, the vertically unstable containers being arranged vertically inside said boxes.
• the vertical loading stage comprises a sub-stage for positioning the vertically unstable containers where the rotation of the containers is carried out from an essentially horizontal position to an inclined position with respect to the vertical or an essentially vertical position.
• the process comprises a horizontal loading stage where it carries out an embedding of the containers in the boxes, the containers being arranged horizontally inside said boxes.
• the transport stage comprises a sub-stage of distribution of the containers prior to the vertical loading stage and / or the horizontal loading stage.
• the method comprises a sub-stage for positioning the boxes where the positioning of the boxes is carried out from an essentially horizontal position to an inclined position with respect to the vertical or an essentially vertical position.
• Figure 1. Shows a perspective view of the vertically unstable packaging machine that is the object of the present invention.
• Figure 2. Shows a perspective view of two vertical loading zones and two horizontal loading zones of the vertically unstable packaging machine of the present invention.
• Figure 3. Shows a perspective view of the method of fitting vertically unstable containers object of the present invention when the vertical loading stage is carried out.
• Figure 3. Shows a perspective view of the method of fitting vertically unstable containers object of the present invention when the vertical loading stage is carried out.
• Figure 4 Shows an elevation view of the vertically unstable packaging method object of the present invention when the horizontal loading stage is carried out.
• Figure 5. Shows a plan view of Figure 4.
• the vertically unstable packaging machine of the present invention is described in detail below.
• the vertically unstable packaging machine where in this example The vertical vertically unstable package is a plastic package (100) for sliced products, it comprises means of transport (1) of the packages (20), preferably one or more conveyor belts (2), means of transport (10) of some boxes (200) where the containers (100) are fitted and at least one vertical loading area (30) configured to carry out a fitting of the containers (100) in the boxes (200), the packages being arranged ( 100) in an upright position inside said boxes (200).
• the machine comprises two vertical loading zones (30), each of which comprises positioning means (31, 32, 33, 34, 35) of the packages (100), positioning means (31, 32, 33, 34, 35) which are rotatable from an essentially horizontal position to an inclined position relative to the vertical or an essentially vertical position and are configured to position the containers (100) from an essentially horizontal position to a position inclined with respect to the vertical or an essentially vertical position.
• the machine comprises first loading means (40) configured to carry out the engagement of the containers (100) in the boxes (200), from the inclined position with respect to the vertical or the essentially vertical position of the containers (100) positioned by means of positioning (31, 32, 33, 34, 35), to the vertical position of the containers (100) inside the boxes (200).
• the first charging means (40) comprise a robot (41), preferably of the anthropomorphic or spider type and a vertical loading clamp (42) which in turn comprises a clamping means (43) of at least one container (100).
• the positioning means (31, 32, 33, 34, 35) comprise rotating drawers (31) from the essentially horizontal position to the inclined position with respect to the vertical or essentially vertical position.
• the drawers (31) are rotatable clockwise and counterclockwise with respect to an axis transverse to a direction of advance of the containers (100) in the transport means (1).
• the first loading means (40) can collect the containers (100) on both sides of the drawers (31), depending on the required orientation of the container in the box (200), for proper exposure, regardless of the inlet position of the container (100) in the drawer (31).
• each of the drawers (31) of the two vertical loading zones (30) is loaded with containers (100) in an alternative manner, allowing the alternative action of the first loading means (40) on one or the other. drawer (31), which multiplies by two the cadence of the machine.
• the drawers (31) comprise a vertically movable horizontal plate (32) that limits the fall of the containers (100) inside the drawer (31) and favors their correct positioning.
• the drawers (31) comprise upper lateral wings (33) that favor their correct positioning.
• the drawers (31) comprise first pneumatic pistons (34) and connecting rods (35) that allow them to rotate (31) clockwise and counterclockwise and guarantee the entry of the first loading means (40) on both sides of the drawer (31), without interfering with the means of transport (1) of the containers (100).
• the machine comprises two horizontal loading zones (60) configured to carry out a fitting of the containers (100) in the boxes (200), the containers (100) being arranged horizontally inside said boxes (200) .
• the machine further comprises distribution means (50) of the packages that are configured to distribute the containers (100) to the means of transport (1) of the packages, preferably to a vertical loading area (30) or another (30 ) and thus allow the collection of the containers in one or another drawer (31) and / or towards a horizontal loading area (60) or another (60).
• distribution means (50) of the packages that are configured to distribute the containers (100) to the means of transport (1) of the packages, preferably to a vertical loading area (30) or another (30 ) and thus allow the collection of the containers in one or another drawer (31) and / or towards a horizontal loading area (60) or another (60).
• the machine comprises second loading means (70) configured to carry out the packaging of the containers (100) from a horizontal position of the containers (100) to a horizontal position of the containers (100) inside the boxes (200).
• the second charging means (70) comprise a robot (71), preferably anthropomorphic or spider type and a horizontal loading clamp (72) which in turn comprises clamping means (73), preferably a set of suction cups, of at least one container (100).
• At least one of the vertical loading areas (30) comprises positioning means (80) of the boxes (200), positioning means (80) that position the boxes (200) from an essentially horizontal position to an inclined position with respect to to the vertical or an essentially vertical position.
• the positioning means (80) of the boxes (200) comprise gripping means (81) of the boxes (200), preferably suction cups, horizontal positioning means (82) of the boxes (200), preferably a second pneumatic piston and rotating means (83) of the boxes (200), preferably a third pneumatic piston.
• the transport means (1) of the containers (20) comprise braking means (3) of the containers (100) that prevent the superposition of the containers (100) along the transport means (1).
• the method of fitting vertically unstable containers (100), preferably plastic containers (100) for sliced products comprises a stage for transporting the packages, a stage for transporting boxes where the containers are fitted and two stages of vertical loading where an embedding of the containers (100) is carried out in the boxes (200), the containers (100) being arranged in an upright position inside said boxes (200) alternately, such and As described above for the machine.
• the vertical loading stage comprises a sub-stage for positioning the containers (100) where the rotation of the containers (100) is carried out from an essentially horizontal position to an inclined position relative to the vertical or an essentially vertical position.
• the method comprises a stage of distribution of the containers prior to the vertical loading stage and / or the horizontal loading stage.
• the method comprises a stage of horizontal loading where an embedding of the containers (100) in the boxes (200) is carried out, the packages (100) being arranged horizontally inside said boxes (200).
• the method comprises a sub-stage for positioning the boxes (200) where the positioning of the boxes (200) is carried out from an essentially horizontal position to an inclined position with respect to the vertical or an essentially vertical position.

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• 2018
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• 2019
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