WO2024252039A1 - Banderoleuse automatique comprenant un système d'attache de cordon - Google Patents

Banderoleuse automatique comprenant un système d'attache de cordon Download PDF

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WO2024252039A1
WO2024252039A1 PCT/ES2024/070247 ES2024070247W WO2024252039A1 WO 2024252039 A1 WO2024252039 A1 WO 2024252039A1 ES 2024070247 W ES2024070247 W ES 2024070247W WO 2024252039 A1 WO2024252039 A1 WO 2024252039A1
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Javier NUÑEZ MARTÍNEZ
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65BMACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B11/00Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
    • B65B11/02Wrapping articles or quantities of material, without changing their position during the wrapping operation, e.g. in moulds with hinged folders
    • B65B11/025Wrapping articles or quantities of material, without changing their position during the wrapping operation, e.g. in moulds with hinged folders by webs revolving around stationary articles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65BMACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B2210/00Specific aspects of the packaging machine
    • B65B2210/14Details of wrapping machines with web dispensers for application of a continuous web in layers onto the articles
    • B65B2210/20Details of wrapping machines with web dispensers for application of a continuous web in layers onto the articles the web dispenser being mounted on a rotary arm

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  • the present invention relates to an automatic wrapping machine and more specifically to an automatic wrapping machine comprising a cord tying system according to the claims accompanying this specification.
  • An automatic arm wrapper is a type of machine used to wrap plastic film or stretch film products. Compared to manual wrapping, an automatic arm wrapper can wrap products quickly and evenly, reducing the time and effort required to package loads for transit movement or storage. On the other hand, automatic arm wrappers can provide a more uniform and consistent wrap, helping to ensure secure wrapping of products. This reduces the risk of product damage during transport or storage and can help maintain the quality of the packaged product.
  • documents ES2055965 are known, which describes a system for sealing the tail end of a plastic sheet using extreme heat.
  • Document US5802810 describes a system for securing the end of a roll of film once it is placed around the load. The system is characterized by two arms actuated through pneumatic pistons that move away from and towards the load during the wrapping process.
  • Documents US20220002012A1 , ES2650408, ES2191363T3, US4418510A, US4432185A, US4619102A, US4845920A or US4235062A also belong to the state of the art.
  • Part of the wrapping process with an automatic wrapping machine is the treatment of the end of the cord or excess film that may remain at the end of the wrapping of the load. This excess must be adjusted in some way to the load to prevent the wrap from coming undone with the transit movements and the product from being compromised.
  • This treatment of excess plastic although, compared to the known state of the art, the present invention describes a fast, effective and easy to install system that allows continuous production without the need to apply heat or glues, according to the attached claims.
  • US5802810A describes a method and apparatus for wrapping and securing a film around a load by positioning a first arm that retains an end portion of the film toward the load, wrapping a layer of film around the first arm such that the first arm is between the wrapped film and the load, removing the first arm retaining the film between the wrapped film and the load, and releasing the end portion of the film retained by the first arm to position and secure a first portion of the film between the wrapped film and the load. the wrapped film and the load.
  • the load is further wrapped and a second arm is subsequently positioned toward the load, and a layer of film is wrapped around the second arm such that the second arm is between the wrapped film and the load.
  • a rope-like portion of film is captured and retained by the first and second arms.
  • Document ES2191363T3 describes a method for securing the rear end of a plastic film packaging for loads arranged on a platform, comprising the following steps: (a) forming a pocket in at least one of the final turns of the packaging, said pocket being formed by stretching a portion of said turn in the longitudinal direction and causing said stretched portion to be arranged at an appropriate distance from the packaged load; (b) securing the film, in the area where the rear end of the packaging will be formed, by means of a clamp; further characterized by the steps of: (c) supplying a secondary clamp holding the film, in the area where the rear end of the packaging will be formed; (d) cutting the film between said two clamps such that the main clamp supports the front end of the film for the packaging cycle of a subsequent load, while the secondary clamp holds the rear part of the packaged load; (e) inserting the secondary clamp holding the rear end of the packaging film into said pocket; (f) releasing the trailing end of the film by said secondary clamp within said pocket and removing said secondary clamp from the
  • US2004045259A1 comprises an apparatus and method for wrapping a load under tension with a web of flexible stretch wrapping material and then attaching the wrapping material to the load by compressing the end of the flexible material into a rope-like configuration.
  • the formed rope is wound around the load at least one turn.
  • a second turn of the cable around the load is attached to the first cable with a mechanical twist tie around the two cables to prevent the load from unwrapping during transit and storage.
  • a hot wire cutting mechanism cuts the cable and the two tied cables are snapped back into position against the wrapped load by the force of the stretch wrap tension.
  • the present invention is configured to be implemented in packaging machines in which it is the consumable, mounted on its feeding structure, that rotates around the load, depositing itself on the product and covering it. All of this according to the claims that accompany this specification.
  • the automatic wrapping machine comprising a cord tying module
  • the wrapping carriage comprises the cord device configured to form a cord or rope from the consumable material, the free end of which is clamped and manipulated to form a bundle in the wrapping of the load
  • the cord tying module comprises: a displacement base configured to bring a tying module closer to the load; and where once the tying module is in contact with the load, a cutting clamp and a clamping clamp are deployed, where said clamping clamp is configured to hold a free end of the cord of the film of consumable material, before, during and after wrapping each load.
  • Figure 4 shows the tying module of the invention of Figure 3 unfolded.
  • Figure 5 shows a first detailed view of the tying module of Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 shows a second detail view of the tying module of Figure 4.
  • Figure 7 shows a detail view of the internal components of the tying module.
  • Figure 8 shows a second detail view of the tying module components
  • Figure 10 shows a second detail view of the transport module components
  • Figure 13 shows a view of the tying module mounted on the transport module.
  • Figure 14 shows a view of the cord resting on the dolly
  • the present invention consists of an automatic wrapping machine comprising at least one wrapping carriage (37) configured as a consumable feed control structure, in which the consumable used to package the load (38) is housed.
  • This consumable is usually presented in the form of a coil or roll from which the plastic sheet (or other wrapping material in the form of a film) is projected and placed around the load (38).
  • the wrapping carriage (37) also contains the mechanical device that is responsible for forming a cord (39) or rope from the consumable material, which provides stability to the load and is the free piece of material (39) that is then gripped and manipulated by the tying module assembly.
  • the load (38) is placed on a platform (40) that functions as a transport for said load along the packaging line and on which the wrapping process is carried out.
  • the cord tying module is composed of four main subsystems:
  • the tying module (subsystem B) is located away from the load at the start of the cycle. Once the cycle has started, the outer box (1) is brought closer to the load by means of skids (31) in contact with a movement rail (32) which in turn are supported on movement bases (25) and (37). This movement of approach to the load is carried out by means of the actuation of a piston which activates a rod (34) which is responsible for bringing the tying module closer to the load to be wrapped. This movement is carried out until there is contact with the load (38) or until the outer box (1) makes contact with the transport joint (30).
  • the displacement base (subassembly A) is responsible for bringing the tying module (subsystem B) closer to the load (38).
  • Figures 9 to 13 show how the displacement base is coupled to the transport platform (40) such that part of the tying module is introduced at least partially into the platform (40) during operation.
  • the displacement base (subassembly A) is bolted to the transport platform (40) such that its components cannot be separated unless the transport platform is dismantled.
  • the displacement base (subassembly A) is located below the transport platform (40) with supports independent of it and its structures, although associated, are not fully integrated.
  • the tying module is located on an independent platform placed in front of the transport platform. This platform, in the initial or rest position, is at a lower level than the load or the upper plane of the transport included in the line. This platform is equipped with motorized or pneumatic action mechanisms that allow it to move upwards, placing it at the same level as the load or above the upper plane of the transport, allowing it to perform maneuvers without being integrated into the transport.
  • the control of this system is carried out by controlling the time required for the outer box (1) to come into contact with the load (38) placed on the transport platform (40) of the line.
  • This system can be implemented by means of different practical embodiments: (a) the displacement of the base is carried out by means of skids placed at the bottom of the outer box (1) of the tying module and whose control of the distance to be travelled to the load is carried out with a predetermination of the time required to make the journey; (b) the displacement of the base is carried out by means of skids placed at the bottom of the outer box (1) of the tying module and whose control of the distance to be travelled to the load is carried out with the placement of one or more sensors that measure the distance between the load and the outer box (1) of the tying module; and (c) the displacement of the base is carried out through skates placed in the lower part of the outer box (1) of the tying module and whose control of the distance to travel to the load is carried out with the placement of one or more pressure sensors that are stimulated when
  • the tying module (subset B) is installed on or in front of end-of-line conveying systems (40).
  • this conveying platform (40) is made up of metal rollers connected to a traction system that makes them rotate and consequently advances the load through the packaging line.
  • the conveying platform (40) does not contain rollers, but rather belts that are also divided by one or more mechanical systems to achieve a cyclical movement and advance the load through the packaging line.
  • the system can be installed on both sides of the conveyor, allowing up to two modules to operate at the same time on machinery that has more than one wrapping carriage, in order to shorten cycles and increase production. As many ties as the user desires can be made during the wrapping process.
  • the operation of the cord tying system is independent of the size of the load.
  • This movement can be activated through a remote control, from the screen of the machinery or automatically taking the commands from a recipe previously programmed in the equipment.
  • the cutting clamp (subassembly D) and the clamping clamp (subassembly C) are deployed, which are responsible for holding the free end of the film cord before, during and after wrapping each pallet.
  • the deployment of either of these two subassemblies can occur at any time while the outer carriage (1) is approaching or moving away from the load in order to optimize production times.
  • the clamping clamp (subassembly C) holds the cord and approaches the load.
  • the wrapping machine with its wrapping carriage (37) proceeds to start the packaging cycle, placing at least one turn of material on the load so that the cord overlaps the film and the cord (39) dispensed by the wrapping carriage is kept between a film of material and the load itself.
  • the clamping gripper opens by activating a pneumatic cylinder (4), releases the end of the cord and retracts into the outer box (1) moving away from the load so that the module does not interfere with the wrapping process.
  • the wrapping process then continues according to specifications or production needs.
  • the wrapping carriage assembly forms a new cord that wraps around the load at least once.
  • the wrapping carriage with the cord continues the determined wrapping cycle by depositing at least one rope of film or cord in front of the dolly (21), so that it is between a cord (39) and the load (38) being wrapped.
  • the sub-assembly C or clamping clamp is deployed so that it is next to the sub-assembly D and in front of the cord (39).
  • subassembly C does not press or deform the cord (39), allowing it to maintain its integrity and the tying process to have greater stability and repeatability.
  • the wrapping carriage (37) with the cord (39) continues the determined wrapping cycle by depositing at least one cord (39) in front of the dolly (21), so that it is between the cutting clamp (19) and the upper part of the dolly (21), and in front of the subassembly C so that it is between the cutting clamp (19) and the cord retention clamp base (16).
  • the cutting clamp (19) proceeds to cut the cord by activating a pneumatic piston (6) that moves the dolly (21) upwards so that the cord (39) is trapped between the dolly (21) and the cutting clamp (19) causing the cord (39) to make contact with the cutting element (13) and cut the cord (39).
  • the pneumatic piston (5) is activated which initiates the “folding” of the sub-assembly D, that is, the cutting clamp (19).
  • the sub-assembly D in turn has a position bearing (26) placed on at least one of its sides, which makes contact with the cord cutting wheel guide (10) that contains the guided ramp gauge (9) allowing the sub-assembly D to be collected with a specific movement forwards and backwards. forward.
  • the pneumatic pistons (5) and (6) are activated in unison, achieving better coordination of the mechanical parts and reducing tying process times.
  • the clamping clamp (subassembly C) is also activated by activating the pneumatic piston (4) which pushes the cord retaining clamp base (16).
  • the cord retaining clamp base (16) contains two cord clamp reinforcements (17) which are also moved upwards until they make contact with and pass through two gaps placed in the cord clamp support (11), achieving a completely secure hold of the cord (39).
  • the retaining clamp (subassembly C) is then retracted into the outer case (1) by activating the pneumatic cylinder (4) and with the free end of the cord (39) secured between the cord retaining clamp base (16) and the cord clamp support (11).
  • the tying module (subassembly B) then moves away from the load (37) to its rest position, so that it does not interfere with the movement of the wrapping carriage.
  • the cord tying module described advantageously does not need to use heat to perform its function, simplifying the nature of the system and reducing the amount of energy it requires.
  • the body (1) will incorporate a battery that supplies power to the connection terminals (6) by circulating the minimum current required to activate the cartridges (2).
  • the compartmentalized base (3) will have the capacity to move and thus facilitate the exchange of cartridges (2).

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L'invention concerne une banderoleuse automatique comprenant un module d'attache de cordon (39) et au moins un chariot pour enveloppe (37) conçu comme structure de commande du consommable utilisé pour emballer une charge (38), le chariot pour enveloppe (37) comprenant le module d'attache de cordon (39) conçu pour former un cordon (39) ou une corde, dont l'extrémité libre est pincée et manipulée pour former une attache sur l'enveloppe de la charge (38), et qui comprend : une base de déplacement (A) conçue pour déplacer un module d'attache (B) vers la charge (37) ; une fois que le module d'attache (B) est en contact avec la charge (37), une pince de coupe (D) et une pince de fixation (C) sont déployées, ladite pince de fixation (C) étant conçue pour maintenir fixe une extrémité libre du cordon (39), avant, pendant et après le banderolage de chaque charge (37).
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