Abrégé

A device for the transfer of pouches from a pouch feed to a circulation system of a pouch packaging machine, wherein the device has a conveyor for the horizontal transport of individual empty pouches, wherein the conveyor has a lifting element on the downstream side in its conveying direction (x) for lifting a first edge of a pouch. A corresponding pouch packaging machine and a corresponding method are further described.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 43/46 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de griffes
• B65B 43/52 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de voies de roulement ou de transporteurs sans fin

Abrégé

A folding wedge device for a bag packaging machine for continuously adjusting a bottom fold of a bag, comprising: a feed area for continuously feeding a flat packaging foil; a discharge area opposite the feed area for discharging the packaging foil folded centrally by means of the folding wedge device, a folding wedge with two folding wedge strips converging towards one another in a wedge shape from the feed area to the discharge area for deflecting the packaging foil; a counter tip arranged behind the folding wedge strips in the conveying direction of the packaging foil for inserting the bottom fold between the packaging foil sections folded centrally on top of one another, the folding wedge strips having end sections pointing towards the counter tip; wherein a lateral distance between the end sections of the folding wedge strips is infinitely adjustable.

Classes IPC  ?

• B31B 70/26 - Pliage des feuilles, des flans ou des bandes

Abrégé

The apparatus, for filling a flexible pouch having a bottom end, an opposite top end, and a pair of side edges extending between the bottom and top end, includes a filling station, a supply of compressed purging gas, and a gas purging station. The filling station includes a feeder that dispenses an amount of product into the pouch. The gas purge station is positioned subsequent to the filling station and includes a pair of gas lances. Each of the pair of gas lances have an outlet to discharge the purging gas into the pouch. The pair of gas lances being moveable between an inserted position and a withdrawn position. In the inserted position the pair of gas lances are disposed within the pouch a predetermined distance above the amount of product, and in the withdrawn position the pair of gas lances are provided above the top end of the pouch.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 31/04 - Mise sous vide, sous pression ou sous gaz spécial, des réceptacles ou emballages pleins, au moyen d'ajutages par lesquels on envoie ou on retire de l'air ou d'autres gaz, p. ex. un gaz inerte
• B65B 43/36 - Ouverture ou distension des sacsOuverture, dressage des boîtes, montage des boîtes, cartons ou flans de carton par pression interne exercée pneumatiquement
• B65B 43/46 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de griffes
• B65B 43/56 - Moyens pour tenir les réceptacles ou les récipients pendant le remplissage avec déplacement par positions successives pour présenter le réceptacle ou récipient en vue de recevoir des apports successifs du contenu
• B65B 43/60 - Moyens pour tenir les réceptacles ou les récipients pendant le remplissage avec mouvement rotatif
• B65B 1/12 - Procédés ou moyens pour remplir les réceptacles ou les récipients avec le matériau par alimenteurs rotatifs du type à vis
• B65B 1/28 - Réglage de l'échappement d'air ou de poussière des réceptacles ou récipients, pendant le remplissage
• B65B 1/34 - Ajustement du poids par alimentation lente
• B65B 1/10 - Procédés ou moyens pour remplir les réceptacles ou les récipients avec le matériau par alimenteurs rotatifs
• B65B 1/32 - Dispositifs ou procédés pour régler ou déterminer la quantité ou la qualité du matériau fourni ou chargé par pesage

Abrégé

A fitment delivery system for delivering a fitment to an open pouch is provided. The fitment delivery system includes a conveyor disposed along a loop. A plurality of carriers are mounted to the conveyor. A fitment deliverer includes a chute configured to accumulate a predetermined number of fitments in a line and to individually drop the fitments into one of the plurality of carriers. A fitment heater is disposed downstream the fitment deliverer and is configured to heat the fitment to a predetermined temperature. A fitment inserter is disposed downstream the fitment heater. The fitment inserter includes an arm support and a pair of fitment grippers mounted on opposite ends of the arm support. The fitment inserter positioned with respect to the conveyor so as to both pick up and insert the fitment into the pouch at the same time.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 61/18 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour appliquer ou incorporer des éléments d'ouverture ou de déballage des paquets, p. ex. bandes de déchirure
• B65B 43/46 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de griffes
• B65B 43/50 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de tables ou tourelles rotatives
• B31B 70/84 - Formation ou fixation de moyens pour le remplissage ou la distribution du contenu, p. ex. de valves ou de becs verseurs

Abrégé

The present invention relates to machines and apparatuses for manufacturing and filling containers, specifically to machines and apparatus for transporting flexible pouches between manufacturing and filling stations with the ability to open and close the flexible pouch. The apparatus includes a movable base with a pair of side arms. Each of the side arms is movable between a first position and a second position. A center arm is attached to the base. The center arm is disposed between the pair of side arms. A gripping mechanism is disposed at an end portion of each of the side arms and the center arm. The pouches are moved between production stations by movement of the base. The present disclosure also includes a method for opening, closing, and moving a flexible pouch between one or more production stations.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 43/32 - Ouverture ou distension des sacsOuverture, dressage des boîtes, montage des boîtes, cartons ou flans de carton par pression externe exercée diagonalement
• B65G 29/00 - Transporteurs rotatifs, p. ex. disques, bras, croisillons ou cônes rotatifs
• B65B 43/28 - Ouverture ou distension des sacsOuverture, dressage des boîtes, montage des boîtes, cartons ou flans de carton par griffes coopérant avec des supports fixes
• B65B 43/46 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de griffes
• B65B 43/50 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de tables ou tourelles rotatives
• B65G 47/86 - Roues en forme d'étoiles ou dispositifs à courroies ou chaînes sans fin, les roues ou dispositifs étant dotés d'éléments venant en prise avec les objets les éléments venant en prise avec les objets étant des pinces

Produits et services

Mechanical portioning systems, in particular flat slide shut-off valve filling machines, pipe valve filling machines, disc-type filling machines, screw-type filling machines, for proportioning powders and granules; mechanical portioning pumps for decanting pastes and liquids; mechanical part load traffic portioning machines for portioning packaged goods; packaging installations for stacking and counting flat bags in cartons or sales packs; feed and transport systems and levelling systems for packaging machines; packing machines; sealing machines; horizontal runners for manufacturing flat bags and flat-ended bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; shaping, filling and closing machines for manufacturing flat bags and flat-ended bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; filling and closing machines for manufacturing flat bags and flat-ended bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; fillers for liquids, in particular for flow meters; parts and spare parts for the aforementioned machines and systems, included in this class. Rental, repair, maintenance and installation of mechanical portioning systems, mechanical portioning pumps, part load portioners, packaging installations, levelling systems, packing machines, horizontal runners, shaping, filling and closing machines and filling and closing machines. Filling and packaging of goods as paid work for others.

Produits et services

Mechanical portioning systems, in particular flat slide shut-off valve filling machines, pipe valve filling machines, disc-type filling machines, screw-type filling machines, for proportioning powders and granules; electric mechanical portioning pumps for decanting pastes and liquids being parts of machines or standalone units; mechanical part load traffic portioning machines for portioning packaged goods; packaging installations, namely, packaging machines, for stacking and counting flat bags in cartons or sales packs; feed and transport systems and levelling systems, namely, machines parts, for packaging machines; packing machines; sealing machines for sealing of bags, sachets, pouches, bottles, cans, cartons and cups of plastic; horizontal runners being machines for manufacturing flat bags and flat-ended bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; shaping, filling and closing machines for manufacturing flat bags and flat-ended bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; filling and closing machines for manufacturing flat bags and flat-ended bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; fillers being machines for liquids, in particular for flow meters; structural parts for the aforementioned machines Repair, maintenance and installation of mechanical portioning systems, mechanical portioning pumps, part load portioners, packaging installations, levelling systems, packing machines, horizontal runners, shaping, filling and closing machines and filling and closing machines Filling and packaging of goods as paid work for others

Produits et services

Mechanical dosing systems, in particular flat valve filling machines, pipe valve filling machines, disc-type filling machines, screw-type filling machines, for dispensing powders and granules; Mechanical dosing pumps for decanting pastes and liquids; Mechanical pelletised goods dosing machines for dispensing pelletised goods; Bulk-packaging systems for stacking and counting flat bags in crates or sales packs; Systems for feeding, removing and levelling, for packaging machines; Packing machines; Sealing (closing) machines; Horizontal carousels for producing flat bags and standing bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; Shaping, filling and closing machines for producing flat bags and standing bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; Filling and closing machines for producing flat bags and standing bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; Fillers for liquids, in particular via flow meters; Parts and replacement parts for the aforesaid machines and systems, included in class 7. Repair, maintenance and installation of mechanical dosing systems, mechanical dosing pumps, pelletised goods dosing machines, bulk-packaging systems, levelling systems, packaging machines, horizontal carousels, shaping, filling and closing machines and filling and closing machines. Decanting and packaging of products, being paid labour, for others; Rental of mechanical dosing systems, mechanical dosing pumps, pelletised goods dosing machines, bulk-packaging systems, levelling systems, packaging machines, horizontal carousels, shaping, filling and closing machines and filling and closing machines.

Produits et services

Portioning systems, in particular flat slide shut-off valve filling machines, pipe valve filling machines, disc-type filling machines, screw-type filling machines, for proportioning powders and granules; portioning pumps for decanting pastes and liquids; part load traffic portioning machines for portioning packaged goods, packaging installations for stacking and counting flat bags in cartons or sales packs; feed and transport systems and levelling systems for packaging machines, and parts for the aforesaid machines and systems. Packing machines; horizontal runners, shaping, filling and closing machines for manufacturing flat bags and flat-ended bags, and for filling the aforesaid bags with goods of all types; portioning systems, in particular flat slide shut-off valve filling machines, pipe valve filling machines, disc-type filling machines, screw-type filling machines, for proportioning powders and granules, and parts for the aforesaid machines and systems.