Produits et services

Machines for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; machines for the production of PET bottles; plastic recycling installations (machines); machines for the production, coating, transportation, treatment, grinding, inspection, packaging and recycling of bottles, cans, glasses, packages, cartons, bottle crates and piece goods; machines for transporting, treating, grinding and recycling of packaging of all kinds; machines for printing or writing on containers; installations (machines) for processing and dosing concentrates; robot-controlled packaging machines; individual parts of all the aforesaid machines and apparatus; industrial robots; robots for conducting changeover procedures on machines; robots for supplying machines with material; robots for the disposal of material from machines; machines for transporting, treating, inspection, packaging and recycling of crushed plastic containers and other plastic parts; warehouse systems and components of warehouse systems and warehouse management systems for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries, namely pneumatic or hydraulic drives, belt conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, pressure controllers [valves] being parts of machines, pressure valves, machine housings, motors and valves; machines for separating waste streams; machines for grinding plastics; machines for sorting plastics; machines for grinding, cleaning, heat-treating of, increasing the viscosity of, decontaminating, deodorising, drying and sorting plastic flakes; machines for recycling textiles; machines for recycling building materials consisting of or containing plastics; machines for recycling plastics and plastic components of vehicle parts; machines for mechanical recycling; machines for chemical recycling; machines for the manufacture of plastic granules; machines for delaminating plastic laminates; machines for the disposal and recycling of waste. Virtual and augmented reality software; software for virtual computer worlds; virtual reality software; software platforms for virtual and augmented reality; software platforms for virtual computer worlds; software platforms for virtual reality services; computer application software for use in the implementation of virtual and augmented realities; computer application software for use in the implementation of virtual computer worlds; computer application software for experiencing virtual and augmented reality; computer application software for experiencing virtual computer worlds; software for social networking; virtual assistant software; computer software for blockchain technology; software for generating virtual images of machines; artificial intelligence and machine learning software; artificial intelligence software for analysis; software for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of Big Data; all the aforesaid goods in relation to machines and installations for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; downloadable digital files relating to machines for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; downloadable virtual goods, namely machines for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries and their parts; downloadable virtual goods authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs], namely virtual machines for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries and related parts; sound and image recordings and multimedia files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs], relating to machines for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries and their parts; downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs], relating to machines for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries and their parts; electric and electronic apparatus for measuring, testing, monitoring and regulating purposes in relation to machines and installations for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; connection units (electric) for use in the beverage, food pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; electric display devices and chips [integrated circuits] for use in the beverage, food pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; computers for controlling and monitoring machines and installations for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; computer programs for controlling and monitoring machines and installations for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; control apparatus for controlling robots; control apparatus for controlling transport installations for piece goods; process control systems for controlling machines and installations for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries, consisting of software and electronic regulators, sensors, measuring apparatus, computer hardware and display apparatus. Autonomous vehicles for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; remote-controlled vehicles [other than toys]; vehicles fitted with working robots; industrial robots moveable on rails being transport vehicles. Providing online facilities for real-time interaction among computer users; provision of online chat rooms; providing online forums; providing online facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users in the field of configuration of machines, industrial installations and technical systems relating thereto. Recycling of plastics; recycling services; waste treatment; material treatment services in connection with recycling. Development of virtual and augmented reality software and software platforms; development of software and software platforms for virtual computer worlds; providing virtual computer environments through cloud computing; providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; data storage via blockchain; hosting and providing platforms for virtual and augmented reality and virtual computer worlds; providing virtual computer worlds in which consultants can interact with users for the purpose of advertising for machines for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; certification of data via blockchain; user authentication services using blockchain technology; Blockchain as a Service [BaaS]; research in the field of artificial intelligence technology; providing artificial intelligence computer programs on data networks; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for the configuration of machines, industrial installations and technical systems relating thereto; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for creating, minting, sending, receiving, accepting, trading in, storing, tracking, authenticating and transferring non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; Platform as a Service [PaaS]; electronic data storage; cloud computing; hosting of digital content on the internet; consultancy, information and consulting services relating to all the aforementioned services; development of autonomous vehicles; development of autonomous robots; all the aforesaid services with a relation to machines, installations and their parts for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries; technological and scientific services and research services in the field of installations for processing plastics and plastic recycling and warehouse systems in connection therewith; mechanical research in relation to installations for processing plastics and plastic recycling and warehouse systems in connection therewith; engineering services, especially assessing and optimizing of machines and installations for processing and recycling of plastics with respect to efficiency, energy consumption and environmental impact; engineering services, especially planning and development of installations for processing and recycling of plastics and warehouse systems in connection therewith; design and development of computer hardware and software including application software for machines and installations for processing and recycling of plastics and warehouse systems in connection therewith; updating, installation, maintenance and repair of computer software including application software for machines and installations for processing and recycling of plastics and warehouse systems in connection therewith; technical consultancy in relation to installations for processing and recycling of plastics and warehouse systems in connection therewith; technical consultancy in relation to computer hardware and software and logistics installations for processing and recycling of plastics; development of computer based networks, in relation to machines and installations for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries and warehouse systems in connection therewith; information technology consultancy in the fields of processing and recycling of plastics; consultancy services relating to feasibility studies for recycling installations; factory planning services in relation to machines and installations for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, plastic processing and recycling industries and warehouse systems in connection therewith.

Abrégé

The invention relates to a production system for producing, processing and/or filling containers and to a method for the production control and/or system specification of this production system. According to the invention, at least one visually imperceptible intensive state variable or material characteristic of components of the containers, which components are provided as solid bodies, is measured in the area of the production system with respect to the batch and/or object in question. Furthermore, at least one production process proceeding therein for treating and/or transporting the components/containers by machine is controlled on the basis of the measured material characteristic and/or intensive state variable. In this way, quality fluctuations of the components can be quantified and can be used both in the control and in a simulation of the individual production processes in order to optimize these production processes and the associated process units.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67C 3/00 - Mise en bouteilles des liquides ou des semi-liquides; Remplissage des bocaux ou bidons avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides en utilisant des appareils de mise en bouteilles ou des appareils analogues; Remplissage des fûts ou barriques avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides
• B67C 3/22 - Mise en bouteilles de liquides ou de semi-liquides; Remplissage des bocaux ou bidons avec des liquides ou semi-liquides en utilisant des appareils de mise en bouteilles ou des appareils analogues - Détails
• B67C 7/00 - Opérations combinées de lavage, remplissage et fermeture des bouteilles; Procédés ou dispositifs combinant au moins deux de ces opérations

Abrégé

The invention relates, inter alia, to a container processing system for processing containers, preferably bottles or cans. The container processing system comprises at least one component having a surface with a material that can be photoactivated for the disinfecting of the surface. Advantageously, portions of the container processing system that are relevant to hygiene can be self-sterilizing.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61L 2/08 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations
• A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
• B01J 21/06 - Silicium, titane, zirconium ou hafnium; Leurs oxydes ou hydroxydes
• B01J 35/39 - Propriétés photocatalytiques
• B67C 3/00 - Mise en bouteilles des liquides ou des semi-liquides; Remplissage des bocaux ou bidons avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides en utilisant des appareils de mise en bouteilles ou des appareils analogues; Remplissage des fûts ou barriques avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides

Abrégé

The invention relates to a buffer device comprising a container feed device, a buffer which is arranged downstream of the container feed device, and a container discharge device which is arranged downstream of the buffer. In order to feed containers to the buffer, the container feed device is designed to transport containers in a first direction by means of first conveyor belts. The buffer comprises a drivable buffer belt or multiple drivable buffer belts which are parallel to one another and each of which is designed to transport containers in a second direction, said second direction running transversely to the first direction. The container discharge device is designed to discharge and separate containers from the buffer in the first direction or in a third direction which is opposite the first direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/51 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs avec distribution, p.ex. automatique, aux points voulus selon des signaux non programmés, p.ex. répondant à la situation de l'approvisionnement au point de destination

Abrégé

The invention relates to a container treatment system comprising at least one container treatment machine for treating containers and a central rights assignment system, the container treatment machine comprising a user interface for recognizing an identification element and for entering a user password, and the container treatment machine being designed to transmit identification data of a user to the central rights assignment system based on a recognized identification element and/or a recognized user password, the central rights assignment system being designed to transmit access data to the container treatment machine based on obtained identification data of a user, the access data defining group-based and/or user-based access rights for the container treatment machine, and the container treatment machine being designed to grant access rights to a user depending on obtained access data.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 21/31 - Authentification de l’utilisateur
• B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité

Abrégé

The invention relates to a mobile robot, to a supply system, and to a method for changing label rolls on a labeling assembly for labeling containers. The mobile robot accordingly comprises a vehicle unit for changing locations of the robot and a manipulator unit with a multi-axle manipulator and an associated end effector for manipulating label rolls. Because the end effector is designed to grip the outer circumference of the label rolls and emptied roll cores of label rolls so as to carry them, ergonomically problematic work steps when introducing label rolls can be accomplished exclusively by machine with a high degree of precision and in a material-saving manner.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65H 19/12 - Levage, transport ou insertion de la bobine; Enlèvement du noyau vide
• B25J 5/00 - Manipulateurs montés sur roues ou sur support mobile
• B65C 9/18 - Alimentation en étiquettes à partir de bandes, p.ex. de rouleaux
• B65H 19/10 - Changement de la bobine dans les mécanismes de déroulage ou en liaison avec les opérations de déroulage

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method, to an application head (1), and to a packaging device for producing strapped packages, each of which is made of at least two grouped articles that are held together by means of at least one strapping band. The method has at least the following steps: providing the at least two grouped articles, which are positioned in a movement and/or handling area of an application head (1); and inserting at least one prefabricated closed strapping band into the application head (1), in which the strapping band is fixed in a defined position. The application head (1) has a variable opening width of a cage (50) which can surround the outer surface of the grouped articles. The application head (1) equipped with the at least one strapping band is then lowered over the articles by means of a feed movement which runs approximately parallel to longitudinal central axes of the articles, wherein the cage (50) of the application head (1) contacts the grouped articles on the outer surface thereof and at least slightly compresses the grouped articles. The strapping band is then positioned at a provided position of the articles by lowering the application head (1), which is simultaneously compressing the articles, in a defined manner. The opening width of the cage (50) of the application head (1) is then increased while the at least one strapping band is simultaneously released and removed from its fixed position within the application head (1) and the application head (1) is raised over the strapped article grouping and is removed therefrom.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles
• B65B 13/02 - Application et amarrage des matériaux de liage, p.ex. ficelles, fils métalliques, bandelettes, bandes ou rubans, autour d'objets ou de groupes d'objets
• B65B 13/20 - Dispositifs pour compresser ou tasser les paquets avant ligature

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a system for heating and/or cooling, in particular pasteurizing, closed containers filled with an in particular liquid filling material. The system comprises a transport device designed to transport the containers in a transport direction, a device designed to heat and/or cool the containers according to a temperature profile along the transport direction, and a control device designed to control a transport speed of the transport device and the temperature profile. The control device is designed to control the transport speed during the time change between a stop and a nominal transport speed and to control the temperature profile as a function of a predicted system parameter. The disclosure also relates to a method for heating and/or cooling the closed containers filled with an in particular liquid filling material by means of such a system.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 3/02 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage des produits dans leurs emballages transportés progressivement, de façon continue ou par déplacements successifs, à travers les appareils
• A23L 3/00 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires

Abrégé

Embodiments for an apparatus for molding and pressing a closure comprising fibers, in particular pulp, are disclosed herein. In an example, the apparatus comprises a mold wherein the closure is to be at least partially molded and which has an opening, a mandrel, in particular for insertion into the opening, at least temporarily and/or partially within the mold, wherein the mandrel comprises a structure for molding the closure, movement means for executing a relative movement, such as a radial relative movement in relation to a longitudinal axis of the mandrel, between the mold and the mandrel for reducing a distance from the mold and the mandrel and thus for molding and pressing the closure. The disclosure further relates to a method of molding and pressing a closure comprising fibers using the apparatus.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 43/04 - Moulage par pressage, c. à d. en appliquant une pression externe pour faire couler la matière à mouler; Appareils à cet effet pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c. à d. d'objets séparés en utilisant des moules mobiles
• B29C 43/32 - Moulage par pressage, c. à d. en appliquant une pression externe pour faire couler la matière à mouler; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires
• B29K 105/06 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts
• B29L 31/56 - Bouchons ou couvercles pour bouteilles, bocaux ou analogues
• B65B 3/02 - Machines caractérisées par l'incorporation de moyens pour fabriquer les réceptacles ou récipients
• B65B 7/01 - Machines caractérisées par l'incorporation de moyens pour fabriquer les fermetures avant leur application

Abrégé

A method for regulating a transport velocity in a pasteurizer comprises regulating of the transport velocity by changing, such as reducing or increasing, the transport velocity, making a corresponding first change, such as reducing or increasing, of a first number of pasteurization zones by a second number, and making a corresponding second change, such as increasing or reducing, of a third number of cooling zones by the second number. A device for carrying out the method comprises: a pasteurizer having a first number of pasteurization zones and a third number of cooling zones, a transport device for transporting containers at a transport velocity, a control device configured for the changing of the transport velocity, making the corresponding first change, and making the corresponding second change.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 3/00 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires
• A23L 3/005 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage au moyen d'irradiation ou d'un traitement électrique

Abrégé

The method wherein plastic preforms are formed into plastic containers by application of a flowable medium wherein the plastic preforms are biased with different pressure levels and the flowable medium is stored in at least two reservoirs and is supplied from these reservoirs to the plastic preforms, wherein at least one of these reservoirs is supplied with the flowable medium by a pressure supply device and wherein the flowable medium is returned at least temporarily from the plastic container to at least one of these reservoirs, wherein a pressure in at least one reservoir is controlled, and wherein a target pressure is compared with an actual pressure in this reservoir, and a value characteristic of this comparison is determined.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/78 - Mesure, commande ou régulation
• B29C 49/42 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers

Abrégé

The invention relates to, inter alia, a method for marking containers (12). The method involves laser marking a laser marking (36) on a container (12) by means of a laser marking system (10) in such a way that a surface of the laser marking (36) has at least one predetermined structuring (38), generated by the laser marking system (10), preferably in order to create an optical effect via the at least one predetermined structuring (38).

Classes IPC  ?

• B41M 5/24 - Enregistrement par ablation, p.ex. par brûlage de marques; Enregistrement par étincelle
• B41M 5/26 - Thermographie
• B41M 5/28 - Thermographie utilisant des composés thermochromes ou des couches contenant des cristaux liquides, des microcapsules, des colorants blanchissables ou des composés thermodégradables, p.ex. libérant un gaz
• B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers

Abrégé

The invention relates, inter alia, to a device (28) for labelling containers (12) for a container handling plant. The device (28) comprises a roughening means (32) which is designed to roughen container surfaces of the containers (12). The device (28) comprises a control means (36) which is configured to operate the roughening means (32) for roughening a predefined region (34) of a respective container surface of the containers (12). The device (28) comprises an application means (38) which is configured to apply pigments (40) onto the roughened, predefined region (34) in order for them to adhere to the roughened, predefined region (34).

Classes IPC  ?

• B41J 11/00 - Dispositifs ou agencements pour supporter ou manipuler un matériau de copie en feuilles ou en bandes

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method, to an application device (40), and to a packaging device for producing packaging units (13). Each of the packaging units (13) is made of at least two grouped articles (10) which are held together by means of at least one strapping band (15) and by means of at least one packaging blank (60). The method has at least the following steps: providing the articles (10) in a movement and/or handling area of an application head (1); inserting a closed strapping band (15) and a prepared packaging blank (60) into the application head (1); feeding the application head (1) equipped with the at least one strapping band (15) and the at least one packaging blank (60) to the articles (10), said grouped articles (10) being at least slightly compressed; positioning the strapping band (15); securing the packaging blank (60) to the articles (10); opening the application head (1) while simultaneously releasing and separating the at least one strapping band (15) from the fixed position of the strapping band within the application head (1); releasing and separating the at least one packaging blank (60); and removing the application head (1) from the strapped article grouping (12) combined by a packaging blank (60).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 13/02 - Application et amarrage des matériaux de liage, p.ex. ficelles, fils métalliques, bandelettes, bandes ou rubans, autour d'objets ou de groupes d'objets
• B65B 13/20 - Dispositifs pour compresser ou tasser les paquets avant ligature
• B65B 17/02 - Assemblage d'objets, p.ex. de bidons, directement les uns aux autres pour en faciliter le stockage, le transport ou la manutention
• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a method for regulating a velocity of a conveyor belt of a container treatment machine, such as a pasteurizer, in a filling line having a plurality of machines, wherein the method comprises: monitoring a current output of the filling line; when it is determined that the current output falls below a predefined nominal output, operating the conveyor belt at an effective velocity by a timed operation of the conveyor belt at a nominal velocity for a first time period and with stoppage of the conveyor belt for a second time period. The disclosure further relates to a device for carrying out the method, wherein the device comprises a container treatment machine with a conveyor belt.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 43/08 - Dispositifs de commande actionnés par l'alimentation, le déplacement ou le déchargement des objets ou matériaux
• A23L 3/04 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage des produits dans leurs emballages transportés progressivement, de façon continue ou par déplacements successifs, à travers les appareils avec emballages sur une chaîne sans fin ou un transporteur à courroie

Abrégé

The invention relates, inter alia, to a method for operating a device (28) having a container conveyor (34) and a laser-marking system (10) for laser-marking containers (12). The method comprises specifying a plurality of parameters comprising a depth of field (DOF) of the laser-marking system (10), a writing speed of the laser-marking system (10) and a container distance (d) between two consecutive containers (12) transported by the container conveyor (34). The method also comprises determining at least one target operating parameter for the container conveyor (34) depending on the plurality of specified parameters and operating the device (28) for laser-marking the containers (12) by means of the laser-marking system (10), wherein the container conveyor (34) is operated depending on the at least one determined target operating parameter.

Classes IPC  ?

• B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
• B41J 2/44 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par l'irradiation sélective d'un matériau d'impression ou de transfert d'impression utilisant une seule source de rayonnement, p.ex. faisceaux lumineux ou disposition d'obturateurs
• B41M 5/26 - Thermographie

Abrégé

The invention relates to, inter alia, a device (28) for laser marking containers (12), wherein the device (28) has a container conveyor (34) for transporting the containers (12) and a laser marking system (10) designed for laser marking within at least one marking field (32). The laser marking system (10) can be moved in such a way as to also move the at least one marking field (32) in tandem with, and preferably substantially in synchrony with, the containers (12) transported by the container conveyor (34). Advantageously, the device (28) can significantly extend the process time available for laser marking the containers (12).

Classes IPC  ?

• B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
• B41J 2/44 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par l'irradiation sélective d'un matériau d'impression ou de transfert d'impression utilisant une seule source de rayonnement, p.ex. faisceaux lumineux ou disposition d'obturateurs
• B23K 26/362 - Gravure au laser

Abrégé

A method and device for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers has a plurality of forming stations each having application devices which apply a flowable medium at least a first pressure level, a second pressure level, a third pressure level and a fourth pressure level respectively, wherein the second pressure level is higher than the first pressure level, the third pressure level is higher than and the second pressure level and the fourth pressure level is higher than the third pressure level and wherein at least at times a bottom area of the plastic preform and/or plastic container is applied with the flowable medium.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/06 - Moulage par injection-soufflage
• B29C 49/12 - Poinçons d'étirage
• B29C 49/36 - Appareils de moulage par soufflage comportant des moules ou des parties de moule mobiles tournant autour d'un axe
• B29C 49/42 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers

Abrégé

The invention relates, inter alia, to a device for marking containers for a container treatment system. The device has a container conveyor for transporting the containers. The device has a coupling unit, a labeling module, and a laser-marking module. The labeling module and the laser-marking module can be interchangeably coupled to the coupling unit. Advantageously, the device can be used particularly flexibly, because the labeling module and the laser-marking module can be coupled to the same coupling unit, so that the device can be used flexibly and as required for labeling with the labeling module or for laser-marking with the laser-marking module.

Classes IPC  ?

• B41M 5/00 - Procédés de reproduction ou méthodes de reproduction ou de marquage; Matériaux en feuilles utilisés à cet effet
• B41J 2/455 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par l'irradiation sélective d'un matériau d'impression ou de transfert d'impression utilisant des ensembles de sources de rayonnement utilisant des ensembles de lasers
• B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
• B41J 29/13 - Boîtiers ou couvercles
• B41J 29/17 - Dispositions pour le nettoyage
• B41J 29/377 - Dispositions pour le refroidissement ou la ventilation
• B41M 5/26 - Thermographie
• B65C 9/04 - Dispositifs pour déplacer les objets, p.ex. des réceptacles, devant le poste d'étiquetage dotés de moyens pour faire tourner les objets
• B65C 9/26 - Dispositifs pour appliquer les étiquettes
• B65C 9/40 - Commandes; Dispositifs de sécurité

Abrégé

The invention relates to a coupling system (1) for fluid connection of glue hoses (5, 5′, 15, 15′). The coupling system (1) comprises a housing (40) and at least one coupling piece (6, 6′) that can be fastened to a glue hose (15, 15′) of a gluing device (72), is received by the housing (40), and can be selectively and in each case detachably coupled to mating coupling pieces (8, 8′) of several glue hoses (5, 5′) of different glue application format parts so that a fluid connection is formed between the corresponding glue hose (15, 15′) of the gluing device and the corresponding further glue hose (5, 5′) of the corresponding glue application format part via the coupling piece (6, 6′) and the mating coupling piece (8, 8′) coupled to the coupling piece (6, 6′).

Classes IPC  ?

• F16L 39/02 - Raccords ou accessoires de raccordement pour tuyaux à double paroi ou à canaux multiples ou pour assemblages de tuyaux pour manches
• B05C 5/00 - Appareillages dans lesquels un liquide ou autre matériau fluide est projeté, versé ou répandu sur la surface de l'ouvrage
• B05C 11/10 - Stockage, débit ou réglage du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide; Récupération de l'excès de liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide

Abrégé

The invention relates to an apparatus for supplying lubricant for a technical system (12) having a plurality of machines (14 – 62). A plurality of lubricant dispensers (70) for connecting to the plurality of machines (14 – 62) each have a lubricant reservoir (72) and a sensing apparatus (74) for sensing a lubricant discharge from the lubricant reservoir (72), for sensing a fill level of the lubricant reservoir (72) of the associated lubricant dispenser (70) and/or for sensing at least one product property of a lubricant. A central control device (80) is configured to receive and to monitor, for each of the plurality of lubricant dispensers (70), the sensed lubricant discharge, the sensed fill level and/or the sensed at least one product property. Advantageously, the central monitoring of the lubricant dispensers (70) can allow process standardization, process stabilization, an efficiency increase and early detection of faults for the entire technical system (12) and even across systems.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16N 7/38 - Installations à huile ou autre lubrifiant non spécifié, à réservoir ou autre source portés par la machine ou l'organe machine à lubrifier avec pompe séparée; Installations centralisées de lubrification
• F16N 29/02 - Dispositifs particuliers dans les installations ou systèmes de lubrification indiquant ou détectant des conditions indésirables; Utilisation des dispositifs sensibles à ces conditions dans les installations ou systèmes de lubrification agissant sur l'alimentation en lubrifiant

Abrégé

A tunnel pasteurizer for pasteurization of filling products and a method for the monitoring and control thereof are described. The tunnel pasteurizer comprises sensors for locally monitoring at least one consumable parameter and at least one machine parameter relating to the transport and/or the temperature control of the filling products, a data output for transmitting measurement data obtained by such sensor monitoring from the tunnel pasteurizer, and at least one data input for receiving external control data for controlling the tunnel pasteurizer. By means of the measurement data and the received control data, the tunnel pasteurizer can be controlled in a programmed manner and enables remote-controlled optimization of pasteurization and maintenance processes.

Classes IPC  ?

• A23L 3/00 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires
• A23L 2/44 - Conservation des boissons non alcoolisées par addition d'agents de conservation
• A23L 2/46 - Conservation des boissons non alcoolisées par chauffage

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a supply system for generating chlorine dioxide and for mixing it into water in a filling system or a similar system for food production, and to a method for monitoring and controlling the supply system. This comprises sensors for monitoring at least one consumable material parameter and at least one machine parameter relating to the feed and/or concentration of the chlorine dioxide into/in the water, a data output for transmitting measurement data from the supply system obtained by means of such sensor-based monitoring, and a data input for receiving external control data for controlling the supply system. By means of the measurement data and the received control data, the supply system can be controlled in a programmed manner, and enables remote-controlled optimization of processes for producing, distributing, and using chlorine dioxide in a filling system.

Classes IPC  ?

• C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
• B67C 3/22 - Mise en bouteilles de liquides ou de semi-liquides; Remplissage des bocaux ou bidons avec des liquides ou semi-liquides en utilisant des appareils de mise en bouteilles ou des appareils analogues - Détails
• C01B 11/02 - Oxydes de chlore
• C02F 1/50 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par addition ou emploi d'un germicide, ou par traitement oligodynamique

Abrégé

A cooling tower for cooling process water—in particular, of a filling plant—and a method for its monitoring and control are described. The cooling tower comprises sensors for locally monitoring at least one consumable parameter and at least one machine parameter relating to the transport and/or cooling of the process water, a data output for transmitting measurement data obtained by means of such monitoring by sensor from the cooling tower, and at least one data input for receiving external control data for controlling the cooling tower. By means of the measurement data and the received control data, the cooling tower can be controlled in a programmed manner and enables remote-controlled optimization of cooling processes and the thereby resulting plant cooling.

Classes IPC  ?

• F28F 27/00 - Commandes ou dispositifs de sécurité spécialement adaptés pour les appareils d'échange ou de transfert de chaleur
• F28C 1/00 - Réfrigérants à ruissellement à contact direct, p.ex. tours de réfrigération

Abrégé

Plastic container for beverages has a bottom region, a main body and a mouth. The bottom region has at least three supporting feet, wherein each of these supporting feet has at least one supporting region extending in the circumferential direction with respect to the longitudinal direction over a supporting region circumferential angle and each having at least one substantially flat, supporting surface for standing the plastic container upright, wherein at least one groove having a groove base acting as a tension band is arranged between two adjacent supporting feet. The groove base widens outwardly in the radial direction of the plastic container, wherein the at least three supporting feet are delimited in the circumferential direction by at least one foot side region in each case and in a radial direction toward the outside by a foot outer region.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
• B29C 49/48 - Moules
• B29C 49/62 - Events
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers
• B65D 1/40 - Réceptacles rigides ou semi-rigides ayant des corps d'une seule pièce formés, p.ex. par coulage d'un matériau en métal, par moulage d'un matériau plastique, par soufflage d'un matériau vitreux, par coulage d'un matériau en céramique, par moulage d'un - Détails des parois

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method for inspecting containers provided with container closures, wherein the container closure has a closure cap screwed onto a mouth of the container, a securing device arranged on the container below the mouth in a longitudinal direction of the container, a connecting strand that connects the securing device to the closure cap, a first fastening section where the connecting strand is fastened to the closure cap, and a second fastening section with which the connecting strand is arranged on the securing device, wherein the containers are transported by a transport device and inspected by an inspection unit, wherein a first marking located on the container is recorded in order to determine the rotational position of the container closure from a position of the connecting strand and/or a position of at least one fastening section.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Analyse d'image
• B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p.ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p.ex. couvercles, capuchons
• B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité
• B65D 41/34 - Capuchons filetés ou analogues, ou couvercles en forme de capuchons
• B65D 55/16 - Dispositifs empêchant la perte des éléments de fermeture amovibles
• G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
• G06T 7/90 - Détermination de caractéristiques de couleur

Abrégé

A method for receiving and manipulating articles (2, 2') by means of at least one industrial robot is disclosed. In the method, articles (2, 2') are moved along at least one row into a working region of an industrial robot, wherein, in each row, directly consecutive articles (2, 2') form different relative spacings (20) with respect to one another. A control device (S) is provided, which senses an actual position of each article (2, 2') by means of at least one sensor system (25) as the article (2, 2') is moved along the row in question. Furthermore, the control device (S) can control at least one industrial robot according to the sensed actual positions, such that the at least one industrial robot, while or before receiving a plurality of articles (2, 2') by means of its gripping tool (23), adjusts a relative spacing (20) hitherto formed between said plurality of articles and such that the articles (2, 2') which the gripping tool (23) of the at least one industrial robot has thereupon received are manipulated in the adjusted relative spacing (20) by the at least one industrial robot.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.à d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p.ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée (DNC), systèmes d'ateliers flexibles (FMS), systèmes de fabrication intégrés (IMS), productique (CIM)
• B65G 47/26 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs arrangeant les objets, p.ex. faisant varier l'espace entre chaque objet
• B25J 9/16 - Commandes à programme

Abrégé

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) and a method for applying at least one strap (30) around a group (20) comprising at least two articles (21). The apparatus (1) comprises a provision station (2) for the group (20), a compression device (3) for compressing a group (20) located at the provision station (2), and an application device (4) which is designed to attach at least one strap (30) to the group (20) at the provision station (2). The application device (4) and the compression device (3) are spatially separate from one another at least at times and have separate drives (5, 6).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 13/02 - Application et amarrage des matériaux de liage, p.ex. ficelles, fils métalliques, bandelettes, bandes ou rubans, autour d'objets ou de groupes d'objets
• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles

Abrégé

The invention relates to a plastic container (10) for receiving liquids, in particular beverages, comprising a base section (10a), a main part (10b) which adjoins the base section, and an opening section which adjoins the main part, wherein the base section (10a), the main part (10b), and the opening section (10c) are formed as a single part and are made of a specified plastic. The invention is characterized in that a label (14) is arranged on the plastic container (10), said label being made of a specified plastic, and a printing produced by a laser is arranged on the label (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
• B65D 23/08 - Habillage ou revêtements externes
• B41M 5/26 - Thermographie

Abrégé

An apparatus for transporting plastics preforms, having a first transport element that extends along a transport path of the plastics preforms and having a second transport element parallel to the first transport element. The first transport element and the second transport element are spaced apart from one another such that a gap is formed between the first transport element and the second transport element such that a base body of the plastics preforms can pass through this gap, but a support ring of the plastics preforms cannot pass through this gap. The apparatus has a hold-down device that is arranged above the transport elements and/or the mouths of the plastics preforms, wherein the hold-down device has a first hold-down element movable in two opposite directions in a longitudinal direction of the plastics preforms along with a drive device configured to cause these movements during a transport operation of the apparatus.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 31/00 - Manipulation, p.ex. alimentation en matière à façonner

Abrégé

The invention relates to a packaging machine (1). The packaging machine (1) comprises a first transport portion (TR1) for articles (2), which first transport portion comprises a plurality of first push rods (16) which are guided in a circulating fashion in such a way that they accompany articles (2) as they move along the first transport portion (TR1), providing support from the rear. The packaging machine (1) also comprises a second transport portion (TR2) for articles (2), which second transport portion does not have push rods and follows the first transport portion (TR1) and comprises at least one first industrial robot (24), that is located in the region of the second transport portion (TR2), for manipulating articles (2). The packaging machine (1) also comprises a third transport portion (TR3) for articles (2), which third transport portion follows the second transport portion (TR2) and comprises at least one second industrial robot (34) for applying packages (37) to articles (2), the third transport portion (TR3) comprising a plurality of second push rods (36) which are guided in a circulating fashion in such a way that they accompany articles (2), providing support from the rear, when the at least one second industrial robot (34) applies a package (37) to the articles (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 17/02 - Assemblage d'objets, p.ex. de bidons, directement les uns aux autres pour en faciliter le stockage, le transport ou la manutention
• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles
• B65B 35/30 - Disposition et alimentation des objets en groupes
• B65B 35/58 - Retournage des objets par des moyens d'action positive, p.ex. pour présenter les parties étiquetées vers le haut
• B65B 65/00 - MACHINES, APPAREILS, DISPOSITIFS OU PROCÉDÉS D'EMBALLAGE D'OBJETS OU DE MATÉRIAUX; DÉBALLAGE D'OBJETS - Parties constitutives particulières aux machines à emballer non prévues ailleurs; Aménagements de ces parties constitutives

Abrégé

The invention relates to a packaging apparatus (1) and a method for combining at least two articles (31) by means of a packaging blank (20). The packaging apparatus (1) comprises a magazine (2) for packaging blanks (20), in which magazine (2) at least two stacks (21) of packaging blanks (20) are arranged. The packaging apparatus (1) further comprises a removal device (3), which is designed to pick up at least two packaging blanks (20) from at least two different stacks (21) from the magazine (2) and to deposit these inside an intermediate station (4). The removal device (3) can optionally be designed to pick up at least two packaging blanks (20) from a nested arrangement from the magazine (2) and to deposit these inside the intermediate station (4). The intermediate station (4) comprises at least one handling device (5) for at least one packaging blank (20). In addition, the packaging apparatus (1) comprises an application device (6), which is designed to pick up the at least two packaging blanks (20) from the intermediate station (4) and to apply each to an assembly (30) of articles (31). In this way, the removal device (3) and/or the intermediate station (4) and/or the application device (6) is/are designed to alter a distance (A) between the at least two packaging blanks (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles
• B65B 41/06 - Alimentation des feuilles ou flans d'enveloppes par griffes fonctionnant par succion
• B65B 43/14 - Alimentation en sacs ou en flans de carton séparément à partir de piles ou de chargeurs
• B65B 43/44 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou debout; Alimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p.ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetage; Mise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissage; Maintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage à partir des chargeurs d'approvisionnement
• B65B 43/46 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou debout; Alimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p.ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetage; Mise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissage; Maintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de griffes
• B65B 41/18 - Positionnement des feuilles, des flans ou des bandes

Abrégé

The invention relates to an application apparatus (32) and to a method for producing packaging units (12). Each of the packaging units (12) are formed by at least two articles (16) which are grouped together and held together by means of at least one strapping band (28). An application head (34) comprising a frame having a variable opening width and having an area for inserting at least one closed strapping band (28) is assigned to the application apparatus (32). The frame of the application head (34), together with the at least one strapping band (28) fixed therein, can surround the grouped-together articles (16) on the lateral surface thereof. In this state, the frame of the application head (34) contacts the grouped-together articles (16) on the lateral surface thereof and compresses the articles (16) at least slightly. The frame of the application head (34) can release the strapping band (26) while maintaining the compression of the grouped-together articles (16). After the at least one strapping band (28) has been released and detached from its fixed position inside the application head (34), the frame (16) of the application head (34) can be opened.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 13/02 - Application et amarrage des matériaux de liage, p.ex. ficelles, fils métalliques, bandelettes, bandes ou rubans, autour d'objets ou de groupes d'objets
• B65B 17/02 - Assemblage d'objets, p.ex. de bidons, directement les uns aux autres pour en faciliter le stockage, le transport ou la manutention
• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles
• B65B 63/02 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur des objets ou matériaux à emballer pour comprimer ou tasser les objets ou matériaux à emballer avant de les emballer ou de les introduire dans des réceptacles ou récipients

Abrégé

The invention discloses a packaging machine (12) and a method for operating such a packaging machine (12). The packaging machine (12) is equipped with a control unit (38) and with at least one handling device (34) which is provided and accordingly equipped for handling articles or packaging units (26). The control unit (38) evaluates signal data (40, 42, 44) containing information relating to potentially system-endangering external influences of defined extent at the installation and operating location of the packaging machine (12) or in the immediate spatial surroundings thereof. Upon receiving signal data (40, 42, 44) indicating such external influences or events with amplitudes above a defined limit value, the handling device (34) is controlled such that it is changed from normal handling or packaging operation to a safety mode. In such a safety mode, the handling device (34) is in a position of rest.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.à d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p.ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée (DNC), systèmes d'ateliers flexibles (FMS), systèmes de fabrication intégrés (IMS), productique (CIM)
• G05B 23/02 - Test ou contrôle électrique

Abrégé

A shrink tunnel (18) having an open-loop and/or closed-loop control device (22) and having at least one sensor system (24) is disclosed. The sensor system can provide information regarding each shrink result to the open-loop and/or closed-loop control device (22). The invention further relates to a method for operating a shrink tunnel (18) of this type. According to the invention, the open-loop and/or closed-loop control device (22) is designed to utilize the provided information by means of machine learning and can control the shrink tunnel (18), in open-loop and/or closed-loop control, according to the information utilized in such a way.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
• B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité
• G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.à d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p.ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée (DNC), systèmes d'ateliers flexibles (FMS), systèmes de fabrication intégrés (IMS), productique (CIM)

Abrégé

The invention relates to a shrink apparatus (1) and a method for shrinking packaging material (30) onto an assembly (23) comprising at least one article (21). The shrink apparatus (1) comprises a conveying device (2) for the at least single-track transport of article assemblies (23) wrapped with packaging material (30), the conveying device (2) forming a transport route with a transport plane, and the article assemblies (23) wrapped with packaging material (30) are conveyed through the shrink apparatus (1) in a transport direction (TR). The shrink apparatus (1) comprises at least one shrink-medium producer (11) and at least one shrink-medium introduction device (12), the at least one shrink-medium introduction device (12) being designed to apply a fluid shrink medium (5) to the article assemblies (23) wrapped with packaging material (30). The shrink apparatus (1) also comprises at least one radiation source (15), the at least one radiation source (15) being designed to apply radiation energy to the article assemblies (23) wrapped with packaging material (30).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles
• B65B 53/04 - Contraction des enveloppes, des réceptacles, des couvercles de réceptacles ou des éléments destinés à fixer les couvercles des réceptacles, durant ou après l'emballage par la chaleur fournie par liquides
• B65B 53/06 - Contraction des enveloppes, des réceptacles, des couvercles de réceptacles ou des éléments destinés à fixer les couvercles des réceptacles, durant ou après l'emballage par la chaleur fournie par des gaz, p.ex. des jets d'air chaud

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an apparatus for transferring containers in a transport system. The apparatus comprises one, two or more inlets, each having an inlet lane, an outlet with one or more outlet lanes, an inlet detection device which is designed to detect the incoming containers for each of the inlets and, based on a number and/or distribution of the incoming containers in the inlets, to generate and output an inlet signal; and a robot which is designed to operate the inlets and the outlet and, on the basis of the inlet signal that is output from the inlet detection device, to transfer the incoming containers from the inlet lanes to the outlet lanes of the outlet. The present invention further relates to a method for transferring containers in a transport system.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/71 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p.ex. pour décharger ou alimenter adaptés pour recevoir les objets arrivant d'un transporteur en une couche et pour les transférer en couches individuelles à plus d'un transporteur, ou vice versa, p.ex. en combinant l'écoulement des objets transportés par plus d'un transporteur les objets étant déchargés sur plusieurs transporteurs
• B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a crown cap for attachment to a mouth opening of a container body comprising fibers, and for closing the mouth opening by means of the crown cap. The disclosure further relates to a container with a container body comprising fibers and having a mouth opening and with a crown cap, wherein in a closure position the crown cap is attached to the mouth opening and closes the container body. In addition, the disclosure relates to a container body comprising fibers with a mouth opening that can be closed with a crown cap. The disclosure further relates to a method for arranging a crown cap on a container body comprising fibers, wherein the method comprises holding the container body and attaching the crown cap to the mouth opening, and to a device for arranging a crown cap on a container body comprising fibers.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 41/10 - Capuchons ou couvercles en forme de capuchons conçus pour être mis en place par déformation permanente des parties en prise sur la paroi
• B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
• B65D 41/12 - Capuchons ou couvercles en forme de capuchons conçus pour être mis en place par déformation permanente des parties en prise sur la paroi en matériau métallique relativement rigide, p.ex. capsules
• B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles
• B67B 3/02 - Fermeture des bouteilles, des bocaux ou des récipients analogues par application de capsules par application de capsules à rebord et fixation par déformation du rebord

Abrégé

The invention relates to, among others, a container handling system (10) having a conveyor device (20, 30, 32) with a frame (20A, 30A, 32A) and a transport surface (20B, 30B, 32B) for transporting containers (12) during an operation of the conveyor device (20, 30, 32). The container handling system (10) additionally has a mobile robot (34) with a control device which is configured so as to actuate the mobile robot (34) so as to move on the frame (20A, 30A, 32A) relative to the transport surface (20B, 30B, 32B), preferably on and/or next to the transport surface (20B, 30B, 32B).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 43/10 - Commande en série des transporteurs fonctionnant en combinaison
• B65G 45/10 - Dispositifs de nettoyage
• B65B 21/24 - Enveloppement des bouteilles
• B67C 3/00 - Mise en bouteilles des liquides ou des semi-liquides; Remplissage des bocaux ou bidons avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides en utilisant des appareils de mise en bouteilles ou des appareils analogues; Remplissage des fûts ou barriques avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides

Abrégé

An apparatus for heating plastics material preforms includes a transport device which transports the plastics material preforms along a predefined transport path, wherein the transport device has a circulating transport device on which a plurality of holding devices for holding the plastics material preforms to be heated are arranged. The apparatus has an inspection device which is configured for inspecting holding devices not loaded with plastics material preforms.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 35/02 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p.ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation
• B29C 37/00 - FAÇONNAGE OU ASSEMBLAGE DES MATIÈRES PLASTIQUES; FAÇONNAGE DES MATIÈRES À L'ÉTAT PLASTIQUE NON PRÉVU AILLEURS; POST-TRAITEMENT DES PRODUITS FAÇONNÉS, p.ex. RÉPARATION - Eléments constitutifs, détails, accessoires ou opérations auxiliaires non couverts par le groupe ou

Abrégé

Methods for controlling a container handling plant, for example a beverage filling plant, including at least one container handling station for handling containers, and an assigned control means for controlling a container handling process of the container handling station, the method including: sending real-time process data from the control means to a means for automatic process adjustment, the real-time process data in some embodiments being acquired by one or more sensors of the container handling plant; determining at least one process parameter, by the means for automatic process adjustment, in dependence on the received real-time process data; and writing the determined process parameter to the control means, resulting in adjustment of the container handling process of the container handling station.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67C 3/00 - Mise en bouteilles des liquides ou des semi-liquides; Remplissage des bocaux ou bidons avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides en utilisant des appareils de mise en bouteilles ou des appareils analogues; Remplissage des fûts ou barriques avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides
• B67C 3/28 - Dispositifs de commande du débit, p.ex. en utilisant des soupapes

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method for inspecting sealing between a closure arranged on a mouth region of a container by performing a screwing-on operation on a mouth region of the container while the container is transported along a transport path, and during transport illuminating the containers by a lighting device and recording at least one spatially resolved image of the container. An image evaluation device determines, on the basis of the relative position depicted in the at least one spatially resolved image, at least one closure rotation angle by which the closure was rotated in the course of the performed screwing—in operation, a characteristic closure rotation angle variable.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67B 3/26 - Utilisation des dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou de sécurité dans les machines à capsuler
• B67B 3/20 - Fermeture des bouteilles, des bocaux ou des récipients analogues par application de capsules par application et rotation de capsules préalablement filetées
• G01M 3/38 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation de la lumière
• G06T 1/00 - Traitement de données d'image, d'application générale
• G06T 7/00 - Analyse d'image
• G06T 7/11 - Découpage basé sur les zones
• G06T 7/60 - Analyse des attributs géométriques
• G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method for inspecting containers provided with closures for checking a sealing function between the closure and a container provided therewith in order to check the sealing function, the at least one spatially resolved image is recorded by the at least one image recording device in such a way that, viewed in the closure direction, a relative position of the closure with respect to the container provided therewith is depicted, and an image evaluation device determines, on the basis of the relative position depicted in the at least one spatially resolved image, at least one sealing variable that is characteristic of performing the sealing function.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Analyse d'image
• B65D 51/24 - Fermetures non prévues ailleurs combinées avec dispositifs auxiliaires pour des buts autres que la fermeture
• G01M 3/38 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation de la lumière
• G06T 7/40 - Analyse de la texture
• G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques

Abrégé

A method for sorting and/or treating containers includes the steps of: recording at least one image and/or a video of a plurality of containers by an image recording device, which is configured for recording spatially resolved color images; analyzing the at least one recorded image; identifying the individual containers; assigning an identification information and at least one portion of the recorded image to each of the identified containers; and ascertaining a color information, which is characteristic of an identified container, from the portion of the recorded image.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures dans un récipient ou dans son contenu
• G01N 21/88 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures
• G01N 35/00 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes ; Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet
• G01N 35/04 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes ; Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet en utilisant une série de récipients à échantillons déplacés par un transporteur passant devant un ou plusieurs postes de traitement ou d'analyse - Détails du transporteur

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a container comprising fibers, comprising a container body comprising fibers and a hinged closure comprising fibers arranged on the container body. The container body comprises a neck region and a mouth opening. The hinged closure comprises a ring circumferentially surrounding the neck region and a closure body that, in a closed position of the hinged closure, closes the mouth opening. The ring and closure body are connected by two brackets. The disclosure further relates to the hinged closure comprising fibers.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 45/06 - Dispositifs de serrage ou autres dispositifs presseurs pour fixer ou retenir les éléments de fermeture exerçant une pression axiale serrant la fermeture contre la surface d'étanchéité comportant des éléments en forme d'U ou de fourche, agissant sur le réceptacle, p.ex. anses pivotantes associés avec des systèmes à leviers, p.ex. des dispositifs d'obturateurs oscillants
• B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
• B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a device for transporting containers, having: at least one first conveyor belt whose transport surface encloses a first angle with a plane perpendicular to the direction of action of gravity, the first transport surface extending in the transverse direction, containers being transportable in a first or in a second direction that are opposite to each another and extend in the transverse direction; a main conveyor belt having a second transport surface, wherein, in a first region adjacent to the at least one first conveyor belt, the second transport surface encloses the first angle with the plane perpendicular to the direction of action of gravity and extends in the longitudinal direction, containers are transportable in a third or fourth direction that are opposite to each other and extend in the longitudinal direction, wherein the third and fourth directions are perpendicular to the first and second directions, respectively.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/68 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p.ex. pour décharger ou alimenter adaptés pour recevoir les objets arrivant d'un transporteur en une couche et pour les transférer en couches individuelles à plus d'un transporteur, ou vice versa, p.ex. en combinant l'écoulement des objets transportés par plus d'un transporteur

Abrégé

The invention relates to a packaging or palletizing machine, a system and a method for automated generation of motion and position parameters for a packaging or palletizing machine for bundle arrangements. Layer and/or packaging parameters can be entered at a user interface that is used to generate parameters for controlling the packaging or palletizing machine. A digital twin of the packaging or palletizing machine can be used to generate or calculate the parameters. This allows the calculated parameters to be tested and validated by simulation using the digital twin. The parameters are generated such that the packaging machine being controlled using the parameters creates a package for a bundle according to the packaging and/or layer parameters and/or the palletizing machine being controlled using the parameters arranges bundles according to the layer and/or packaging parameters. After generating the parameters, the packaging or palletizing machine is configured based on the calculated parameters.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 57/10 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou au mauvais positionnement des objets ou matériaux à emballer
• B65B 21/00 - Emballage ou déballage des bouteilles
• B65B 35/44 - Disposition et alimentation des objets en groupes par courroies ou chaînes sans fin

Abrégé

A device for filling cans includes a filling valve, a gas channel and a seal. The seal is connected to the gas channel for receiving a compressed gas and is elastically deformable by the received compressed gas in a downward direction for pressing against a peripheral upper edge of a can positioned below the filling valve. Advantageously, the device can enable a secure sealing of the inlet gap between the can and the filling valve with comparatively low contact forces via the downwardly elastically deformable seal, so that even very thin-walled cans can be filled without risk of damage.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67C 3/26 - Têtes de remplissage; Dispositifs pour introduire les têtes de remplissage dans les goulots des bouteilles

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method and to a tool for producing strapped packages, in which at least two articles (10) having deformable or flexible lateral surfaces are grouped and brought into a rectangular arrangement and kept together by at least one strapping band (26). The invention relates to a method and to a tool for producing strapped packages, in which at least two articles (10) having deformable or flexible lateral surfaces are grouped and brought into a rectangular arrangement and kept together by at least one strapping band (26). In the method, firstly deformation forces (18) are applied to at least one short side (20) of the group (12) of articles, which deformation forces act approximately uniformly on all articles (10) of the group (12) of articles. Subsequently, the strapping band (26) is placed on the group (12) of articles deformed in this manner, wherein an overall length of the strapping band (26) corresponds to or is minimally greater than an overall circumference of the group (12) of articles subjected to the deformation forces (18). The invention relates to a method and to a tool for producing strapped packages, in which at least two articles (10) having deformable or flexible lateral surfaces are grouped and brought into a rectangular arrangement and kept together by at least one strapping band (26). In the method, firstly deformation forces (18) are applied to at least one short side (20) of the group (12) of articles, which deformation forces act approximately uniformly on all articles (10) of the group (12) of articles. Subsequently, the strapping band (26) is placed on the group (12) of articles deformed in this manner, wherein an overall length of the strapping band (26) corresponds to or is minimally greater than an overall circumference of the group (12) of articles subjected to the deformation forces (18). The deformation forces (18) acting on the group (12) of articles are then removed, as a result of which the lateral surfaces of the articles elastically return to their original shape and bring about a defined band tensioning of the strapping band (26). The invention relates to a method and to a tool for producing strapped packages, in which at least two articles (10) having deformable or flexible lateral surfaces are grouped and brought into a rectangular arrangement and kept together by at least one strapping band (26). In the method, firstly deformation forces (18) are applied to at least one short side (20) of the group (12) of articles, which deformation forces act approximately uniformly on all articles (10) of the group (12) of articles. Subsequently, the strapping band (26) is placed on the group (12) of articles deformed in this manner, wherein an overall length of the strapping band (26) corresponds to or is minimally greater than an overall circumference of the group (12) of articles subjected to the deformation forces (18). The deformation forces (18) acting on the group (12) of articles are then removed, as a result of which the lateral surfaces of the articles elastically return to their original shape and bring about a defined band tensioning of the strapping band (26). The invention also relates to a tool for carrying out the method.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 13/02 - Application et amarrage des matériaux de liage, p.ex. ficelles, fils métalliques, bandelettes, bandes ou rubans, autour d'objets ou de groupes d'objets
• B65B 13/20 - Dispositifs pour compresser ou tasser les paquets avant ligature
• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles

Abrégé

Device for filling a container with a filling product, for example in a beverage filling system, and method for monitoring a filling process, wherein the device comprises: at least one filling member with a product chamber for receiving the filling product and introducing the filling product via an outlet into the container to be filled; and a measuring portion with a least one spectral sensor which is configured to determine one or more properties of the filling product on the basis of a spectroscopic measuring principle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67C 3/28 - Dispositifs de commande du débit, p.ex. en utilisant des soupapes

Abrégé

A device for transporting containers along a transport path having: a base chain with a plurality of chain links lined up in a row along the transport path and connected to one another in a correspondingly pivotable manner via chain joints, wherein the chain links are at least partly displaceable relative to one another in the direction of the transport path, so that the distance between adjacent chain joints is at least to some extent variable; a plurality of container carriers provided on at least some of the chain links and configured to receive a respective container and carry it along the transport path; a chain track configured to guide the base chain along the transport path; and a toggle lever mechanism attached to the base chain and configured to effect the displacement of the chain links relative to one another in cooperation with the chain track.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/28 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs arrangeant les objets, p.ex. faisant varier l'espace entre chaque objet pendant le transport par un seul transporteur
• B65G 47/84 - 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
• B67C 7/00 - Opérations combinées de lavage, remplissage et fermeture des bouteilles; Procédés ou dispositifs combinant au moins deux de ces opérations

Abrégé

The invention relates to, inter alia, an installation including a first computing infrastructure with a web server which is configured to provide a user interface by means of which a component can be selected by a user logged into the web server, and a second computing infrastructure which can be connected to a plurality of additive manufacturing devices in a plurality of local networks for operating the additive manufacturing devices. The first computing infrastructure sends to the second computing infrastructure instructions which prompt an additive manufacturing device to additively manufacture the selected component in a multiplicity of layers, and a manufacturer identifier which references an additive manufacturing device associated with the logged-in user. The second computing infrastructure receives the instructions and the manufacturer identifier and instructs the additive manufacturing device referenced in the received manufacturer identifier to additively manufacture the selected component according to the received instructions.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
• B33Y 50/00 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive

Abrégé

An installation for producing containers filled with a liquid, and in particular beverage containers, has at least one transport device which transports containers along a predetermined transport path, a filling device which fills the containers, a closure device which closes the filled containers, and an inspection device that inspects the filled and closed containers, wherein the inspection device is arranged downstream of the closure device along the transport path. The inspection device is configured to output at least one measured value that is characteristic of a composition of the filling product filled into the containers.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures dans un récipient ou dans son contenu
• B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité
• B65B 61/28 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour décharger des machines les paquets finis
• G01N 21/84 - Systèmes spécialement adaptés à des applications particulières

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a gripping device (5) for holding a container in a container-treatment device (1), comprising a fixed gripping arm (10) having a connection portion (7) for connecting the gripping device (5) to a transport unit (2), preferably a transport star, of a container-treatment device (1), wherein a pivotable gripping arm (8) is arranged on the fixed gripping arm (10) so as to be pivotable relative to the fixed gripping arm (10), wherein the pivotable gripping arm (8) has a control portion (11) which is designed to interact with a position-specifying unit of the container-treatment device (1) in order to move the pivotable gripping arm (8) between an opening position and a closing position. The invention also relates to a container-treatment device (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• 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
• B65B 35/10 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p.ex. transport de ces articles
• B67C 7/00 - Opérations combinées de lavage, remplissage et fermeture des bouteilles; Procédés ou dispositifs combinant au moins deux de ces opérations

Abrégé

An apparatus for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers, having a transport device which transports the plastic preforms to be formed along a predetermined transport path, wherein the transport device has a rotatable transport carrier wherein a plurality of forming stations are arranged. The forming stations each have blow-molding devices within which the plastic preforms can be formed into the plastic containers by applying a flowable medium. The forming stations each have application devices for applying the flowable medium to the plastic preforms, and the apparatus has a feed device for feeding plastic preforms to be formed to the transport apparatus, and a discharge device for discharging formed containers from the transport device. The apparatus has a clean room within which the plastic preforms or the plastic containers are transported at least sectionally. The apparatus has an ejection device to eject plastic preforms or plastic containers from the transport path.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/42 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires
• B29C 49/46 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires caractérisés par l'emploi d'un milieu particulier ou de fluides de soufflage autres que l'air
• B29C 49/80 - Test, p.ex. pour des fuites
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers

Abrégé

The invention relates to a vacuum cylinder unit for transferring labels to containers in a vacuum-supported manner, and a labeling device equipped with said unit. The vacuum cylinder unit comprises a drive shaft and a vacuum cylinder which is coupled thereto in a centered and driving manner by means of a zero-point clamping system. Because the zero-point clamping system comprises a clamping pin which is integrated into the vacuum cylinder and a clamping chuck which is rigidly connected to the drive shaft for securing the clamping pin, the vacuum cylinder can be manually lifted off the drive shaft by a small vertical stroke and the majority of the weight of the zero-point clamping system can be moved into the region of the drive shaft. This also reduces the amount of equipment needed for the vacuum cylinder which is designed as a format-specific interchangeable part.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65C 9/18 - Alimentation en étiquettes à partir de bandes, p.ex. de rouleaux
• B65C 9/02 - Dispositifs pour déplacer les objets, p.ex. des réceptacles, devant le poste d'étiquetage

Abrégé

A transport device (1) for planar packaging blanks is disclosed. The transport device (1) comprises at least one driverless transport vehicle (7) and at least one adapter (3). The at least one driverless transport vehicle (7) is designed to carry the at least one adapter (3). Furthermore, the at least one adapter (3) is designed to hold at least one stack (5) of planar packaging blanks.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 59/04 - Machines construites avec des éléments facilement démontables ou des assemblages, p.ex. pour faciliter l'entretien
• B25J 5/00 - Manipulateurs montés sur roues ou sur support mobile
• B65B 43/12 - Alimentation en sacs souples ou en flans de carton, à l'état plat ou plié; Alimentation en sacs plats reliés pour former une série ou une chaîne
• B65B 43/14 - Alimentation en sacs ou en flans de carton séparément à partir de piles ou de chargeurs
• B65G 17/12 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p.ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuels; Transporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comprenant une série de porte-charges individuels fixés ou normalement fixés à l'élément de traction

Abrégé

The invention relates to a packaging machine (1) and to a method for producing packaging units (105). The packaging units (105) are in each case formed of at least two articles (101) combined using strapping (100). The packaging machine (1) comprises a classifying or grouping module (7) for providing groups (103) of articles, a magazine for providing a supply of strapping band material, and a packing module (4) in which the supply or endless supply of provided strapping band material is used to form individual straps (100). Furthermore, the packaging machine (1) comprises an application module (5) with means for mechanically combining the group (103) of articles by slipping the provided straps (100) onto the group (103) of articles to form the packaging units (105).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 13/02 - Application et amarrage des matériaux de liage, p.ex. ficelles, fils métalliques, bandelettes, bandes ou rubans, autour d'objets ou de groupes d'objets
• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles

Abrégé

A device for supplying a container closure to a closing device for closing a container with a container closure, includes a rotatable carrier wheel for transporting a container closure from a supply position, at which the container closure to be supplied is supplied from a closure supply, to a transfer position, at which the transported container closure is received by a closing device, wherein the carrier wheel is configured so as to be displaceable between an operating position corresponding to the transfer position, and a retracted position in which the carrier wheel is spaced from the transfer position. The device also includes a scraping unit configured to remove the container closure held by the closing device. The scraping unit is mounted upstream of the rotatable carrier wheel with respect to a movement direction of the closing device. A closing device including the device is also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67B 3/06 - Alimentation des têtes de capsulage en capsules

Abrégé

A container processing system, in particular for glass bottles or cans, comprising a treatment machine, and a container feed for feeding the containers to the processing machine for base handling, wherein: the container feed comprises two entry paths for one container flow each; and the container feed also comprises a star-shaped entry structure for combining the two container flows of the two entry paths into one entry flow for the processing machine.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/68 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p.ex. pour décharger ou alimenter adaptés pour recevoir les objets arrivant d'un transporteur en une couche et pour les transférer en couches individuelles à plus d'un transporteur, ou vice versa, p.ex. en combinant l'écoulement des objets transportés par plus d'un transporteur
• B65G 47/84 - 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

Abrégé

The invention discloses a method for producing packaging units and packaging units produced by such a method, comprising at least two substantially similar articles, wherein the at least two articles are held together by at least one packaging blank (14). The invention discloses a method for producing packaging units and packaging units produced by such a method, comprising at least two substantially similar articles, wherein the at least two articles are held together by at least one packaging blank (14). With the method, a main surface of the packaging blank (14) is applied to first end faces of an article grouping (20), forming a connection between the articles and primary fixing means of the packaging blank (14). The primary fixing means fix the positions of the articles relative to one another within the article grouping (20). The side surfaces (24) of the packaging blank (14) are subsequently folded over, wherein secondary fixing means interacting with the shell surfaces of the articles are formed. The secondary fixing means are formed by strapping sections, which surround defined regions of the shell surfaces of the article grouping (20) and fix the articles in a substantially parallel alignment to one another. The invention discloses a method for producing packaging units and packaging units produced by such a method, comprising at least two substantially similar articles, wherein the at least two articles are held together by at least one packaging blank (14). With the method, a main surface of the packaging blank (14) is applied to first end faces of an article grouping (20), forming a connection between the articles and primary fixing means of the packaging blank (14). The primary fixing means fix the positions of the articles relative to one another within the article grouping (20). The side surfaces (24) of the packaging blank (14) are subsequently folded over, wherein secondary fixing means interacting with the shell surfaces of the articles are formed. The secondary fixing means are formed by strapping sections, which surround defined regions of the shell surfaces of the article grouping (20) and fix the articles in a substantially parallel alignment to one another. The invention also relates to a packaging device for carrying out the method.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 71/42 - Paquets d'objets maintenus ensemble par des éléments d'emballage pour la commodité du stockage ou du transport, p.ex. paquets compartimentés pour le transport à la main de plusieurs réceptacles tels que des boîtes de bière ou des bouteilles de boisso; Balles de matériaux comprenent plusieurs objets maintenus ensemble uniquement de façon partielle par des éléments d'emballage formés en pliant un flan formés en pliant un seul flan en un élément à une seule couche
• B65B 17/02 - Assemblage d'objets, p.ex. de bidons, directement les uns aux autres pour en faciliter le stockage, le transport ou la manutention

Abrégé

An apparatus for rinsing the interior of a container, for example a drinks bottle in a drink filling installation, includes a container receiving member for receiving a container that is configured to hold the container at least for a rinsing operation in a predetermined position in which the container is orientated with respect to a longitudinal axis of the container and/or a centre axis of the container opening with respect to gravitational acceleration at an inclination angle with a downwardly directed container opening and a rinsing nozzle for introducing a jet of rinsing fluid through the container opening into the container. The rinsing nozzle is arranged and configured to introduce the jet of rinsing fluid into the container opening in a state orientated at an introduction angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the container and/or the centre axis of the container opening. A corresponding method is described.

Classes IPC  ?

• B08B 9/34 - Disposition des canalisations ou des buses
• B08B 9/08 - Nettoyage de récipients, p.ex. de réservoirs

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a container having a one-piece container body comprising fibers and having a mouth opening and a closure for the container body. The closure is at least partially inserted in a closure position into the mouth opening, the closure, in cooperation with an inner surface of the mouth opening, being positioned in the mouth opening at least partially with a non-positive fit, the container body is thereby closed. The closure is also designed to be moved from the closure position to an open position completely outside the container body. The disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing a container body and to a method for manufacturing a closure for use with the container, a device for closing a container body by a closure, and a method for closing a container body by a closure by the device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 3/06 - Réceptacles rigides ou semi-rigides ayant un corps ou des parois périphériques de section transversale courbe ou partiellement courbe, réalisés en enroulant ou courbant du papier sans plier selon des lignes définies caractérisés par la forme essentiellement coniques ou à peu près coniques
• B65D 39/00 - Fermetures disposées dans les cols, les orifices verseurs ou les ouvertures de décharge, p.ex. bouchons
• B65D 41/40 - Capuchons ou couvercles en forme de capuchons, conçus pour être mis en place par déformation permanente des parties en prise sur les parois
• B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles

Abrégé

An apparatus for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers, has a plurality of forming stations each having application devices that apply the plastic preforms with a flowable and gaseous medium for their expansion. The apparatus has at least one first compressed air reservoir configured to store compressed air at a first predefined pressure. Each forming station has a valve arrangement with a plurality of valve devices configured to apply the plastic preforms with at least two pressures, wherein at least one of the valve devices is a pneumatically-controlled valve device. This valve device has a working chamber for receiving gaseous medium, used to act upon the plastic preforms, and a valve piston that can be moved between at least two positions. The valve device further has a control chamber that can be applied with a gaseous control medium for moving the valve piston.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/42 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a container comprising fibers, the container having: a container body comprising fibers, the container body having a mouth region which surrounds a mouth opening; and a lid comprising fibers, the lid having a circumferential groove. In a closure position, at least one part of the mouth region is accommodated in the groove, and the container body is thereby closed. The lid is designed to be moved from the closure position into an open position away from the container body. The disclosure also relates to a lid comprising fibers, the lid having a circumferential groove, for use for the container comprising fibers, to a method for producing a container comprising fibers, to a device for carrying out the method for producing a container comprising fibers, and to a method for producing a lid comprising fibers.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 39/00 - Fermetures disposées dans les cols, les orifices verseurs ou les ouvertures de décharge, p.ex. bouchons
• B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
• B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles
• D21J 1/08 - Panneaux de fibres imprégnés ou couchés
• D21J 3/10 - Fabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules de corps creux

Abrégé

The invention relates to a handling device (1) and to a method for handling moving bulk goods (2). The handling device (1) comprises at least one transport apparatus (3), a manipulator (5) and a clock-signal-generating apparatus (7). The transport apparatus (3) transports the bulk goods (2) to a detection region (4) of the manipulator (5) in at least two parallel rows (21) in a transport direction (TR). The manipulator (5) is designed to handle the bulk goods (2) and/or to handle groups having two or more bulk goods (2). The clock-signal-generating apparatus (7) is designed to provide defined distances between bulk goods (2) and/or between groups of bulk goods (2). The number of clock-signal-generating apparatuses (7(a)) which are active in a production operation is less than the number of rows (21) transported in parallel to the detection region (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/08 - Dispositifs pour alimenter en objets ou matériaux les transporteurs pour alimenter en objets à partir d'un seul groupe d'objets rangés en ordre, p.ex. pièces à usiner en magasin espaçant ou groupant les objets pendant l'alimentation
• B65G 47/26 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs arrangeant les objets, p.ex. faisant varier l'espace entre chaque objet
• B65G 47/28 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs arrangeant les objets, p.ex. faisant varier l'espace entre chaque objet pendant le transport par un seul transporteur
• B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
• B65G 57/00 - Empilage d'objets

Abrégé

The apparatus for transporting containers with a movable and in particular rotatable carrier which has a plurality of changeable holding devices for holding the containers during transport, wherein the apparatus has at least one sensor device which detects and/or monitors a position of the holding device, in particular after a change of the holding devices. According to the invention, the apparatus has an assignment device which assigns at least one measured value detected by the at least one sensor device to at least one and preferably to each holding device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 43/02 - Dispositifs de commande, p.ex. de sécurité, d'alarme ou de correction des erreurs détectant une condition physique dangereuse des porte-charges, p.ex. pour stopper l'entraînement en cas d'échauffement
• 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

Abrégé

The invention relates to a labeling machine at least for labeling and/or printing containers, in particular containers in the food industry and the drinks industry, and to a method for configuring labeling machines. An artificial intelligence method is used in order to create the configuration parameters for a labeling machine. An artificial intelligence module (AI module) receives various input data, including, among other things, datasets from configured labeling machines. The AI module creates a trained parameterization model in order to create the configuration parameters for the labeling machine. The labeling machine is configured and optimized by the configuration parameters of the AI module.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65C 9/40 - Commandes; Dispositifs de sécurité

Abrégé

A method for inspecting containers filled with liquids, wherein the containers is transported along a predetermined transport path by a transport device, and, wherein in a first identification step, at least one identification element is arranged on the container being inspected and/or an identification element being to the container, and at least one first parameter being detected is based on the identification element, which first parameter is characteristic of the filled container, wherein the at least one parameter is characteristic of the liquid desired in the container, wherein at least one further parameter characteristic of the liquid actually located in the container is determined in an inspection step.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/74 - Dispositifs d'alimentation, de transfert ou de déchargement de genres ou types particuliers
• B65G 43/08 - Dispositifs de commande actionnés par l'alimentation, le déplacement ou le déchargement des objets ou matériaux

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a method for quality assurance of a container processing plant, wherein the container processing plant comprises at least two container processing components, wherein a malfunction in at least one of the at least two container processing components is detected by means of a quality assurance device on the basis of a periodicity with which a deviation of a parameter from a target value in a first container processing component is determined.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.à d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p.ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée (DNC), systèmes d'ateliers flexibles (FMS), systèmes de fabrication intégrés (IMS), productique (CIM)

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for producing a fiber-containing container (35), said method having the steps of: providing a radially elastic fiber-containing tubular piece (1), introducing the tubular piece (1) into a mold (15, 16, 23, 25, 25, 26), introducing an elastic balloon (18, 29) into the interior of the tubular piece (1), inflating the elastic balloon (18, 29), and thereby molding the container (35) from the tubular piece (1) in the mold (15, 16, 23, 25, 25, 26). The invention additionally relates to a radially elastic fiber-containing continuous tube, to a fiber-containing container (35) produced using the method, and to a device for producing a fiber-containing container (35) using the method.

Classes IPC  ?

• D21J 3/10 - Fabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules de corps creux
• B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
• B65D 8/00 - Réceptacles de section transversale courbe, dont le corps est formé par jonction ou liaison de plusieurs composants rigides, ou sensiblement rigides, constitués en totalité ou principalement en métal, en matière plastique, en bois ou en un matériau d
• B65D 65/46 - Emploi de matériaux désintégrables, solubles ou comestibles
• B65D 13/00 - Réceptacles dont le corps est formé par jonction de plusieurs composants rigides ou sensiblement rigides, constitués en totalité ou principalement en matériau autre que du métal, des matières plastiques, du bois ou leurs succédanés
• B65D 23/02 - Garnitures ou revêtements internes

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for producing and coating a container made of material comprising fibres, comprising introducing fibre-comprising material and coating material in a mould with a first apparatus and transferring the coating material into a layer that at least partially covers the fibre-comprising material with a second apparatus.

Classes IPC  ?

• D21J 7/00 - Fabrication d'articles creux à partir de suspensions de fibres ou de papier mâché, par dépôt de fibres dans ou sur un moule en treillis métallique
• D21J 3/10 - Fabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules de corps creux

Abrégé

Provided is a method for inspecting containers, wherein containers provided with container closures are transported a transport device along a predetermined transport path and inspected a first inspection device during this transport, wherein the inspection device captures at least one first image of at least the container closure of a container an image capture device, and a second image of at least this container closure is captured by an image capture device, wherein a time interval between the capture of the first image and of the second image preferably is less than 10 ms.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures dans un récipient ou dans son contenu

Abrégé

Apparatus for treating the inner wall of containers, having a transport device which transports the containers along a predetermined transport path, wherein the containers have a mouth opening, wherein the apparatus has at least one treatment device which can be introduced into the containers through the mouth opening, wherein the apparatus has a monitoring device which monitors the treatment of the inner wall wherein the monitoring device is designed such that it monitors the treatment of the inner wall through the mouth opening.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61L 2/08 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations
• B65B 57/04 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou à la mauvaise présentation du matériau d'attache ou d'emballage des réceptacles ou des paquets et dont le fonctionnement commande ou arrête l'alimentation de ce matériau, de ces réceptacles ou paquets

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a device for simultaneously producing a plurality of containers comprising fibers, using fiber-containing pulp. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method for simultaneously producing a plurality of containers comprising fibers, using fiber-containing pulp by means of the device.

Classes IPC  ?

• D21J 3/10 - Fabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules de corps creux
• A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
• A61L 2/26 - Accessoires
• B65B 3/02 - Machines caractérisées par l'incorporation de moyens pour fabriquer les réceptacles ou récipients
• B65B 7/16 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p.ex. boîtes ou cartons
• B65B 61/26 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour marquer ou coder les paquets achevés
• D21C 9/08 - Elimination des graisses, résines, poix ou cires
• D21F 1/66 - Prise de la pâte, élimination de l'eau ou sa récupération; Réutilisation des eaux blanches
• D21F 13/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la fabrication en discontinu de feuilles de papier, de carton de vieux papiers ou de nappes humides pour la production de panneaux de fibres
• D21G 9/00 - Autres accessoires pour machines à fabriquer le papier

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a method for producing molding and/or drying modules for the production of containers comprising fibers by means of the molding and/or drying modules, wherein the method comprises producing a molding and/or drying module, wherein at least a part of the molding and/or drying module is produced by means of an additive manufacturing method, for example by means of 3D printing. The disclosure further relates to a device for carrying out the method for producing molding and/or drying modules for the production of containers comprising fibers, a molding and/or drying module produced by means of this method, a method for producing a container comprising fibers using a molding and/or drying module which has been produced by means of the method for producing molding and/or drying modules for the production of containers comprising fibers, and a device for producing containers comprising fibers.

Classes IPC  ?

• D21J 3/10 - Fabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules de corps creux
• B33Y 10/00 - Procédés de fabrication additive
• B33Y 40/20 - Posttraitement, p.ex. durcissement, revêtement ou polissage
• B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
• D21F 13/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la fabrication en discontinu de feuilles de papier, de carton de vieux papiers ou de nappes humides pour la production de panneaux de fibres

Abrégé

A container treatment system (1; 1A; 1B) and a container treatment method for treating containers (2; 2A) are provided. The container treatment system (1; 1A; 1B) has at least two container treatment devices (10; 14; 15; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 69; 70; 80; 90; 110; 120; 130; 140) for treating a container (2; 2A) by at least one of the following types of treatment, namely transporting, buffering, sorting, grouping, inspecting, heating, forming, equipping, coating, sterilizing, filling, sealing, cleaning, packaging, palletizing, depalletizing, a detection apparatus (4; 5) for detecting at least one operating state of the at least two container treatment devices (10; 14; 15; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 69; 70; 80; 90; 110; 120; 130; 140), and an evaluation apparatus (4A; 5A) which is designed to evaluate the detection result of the detection apparatus (4; 5) with respect to the type of operating state detected.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67C 3/00 - Mise en bouteilles des liquides ou des semi-liquides; Remplissage des bocaux ou bidons avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides en utilisant des appareils de mise en bouteilles ou des appareils analogues; Remplissage des fûts ou barriques avec des liquides ou des semi-liquides
• B65C 9/40 - Commandes; Dispositifs de sécurité
• B67B 3/26 - Utilisation des dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou de sécurité dans les machines à capsuler

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a method for sterilizing raw material for producing at least a part of a container comprising fibers, wherein the method comprises: providing the raw material and sterilizing the raw material to form sterilized raw material. The disclosure further relates to sterilized raw material for producing at least a part of a container comprising fibers, wherein the sterilized raw material was obtained by means of the method, to a method for producing a container comprising fibers using the sterilized raw material, and to the container comprising fibers. In addition, the disclosure relates to a device for sterilizing raw material for producing at least a part of a container comprising fibers, wherein the device is designed to carry out the method for sterilizing raw material.

Classes IPC  ?

• D21C 9/08 - Elimination des graisses, résines, poix ou cires
• A61L 2/04 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur
• A61L 2/16 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques
• A61L 2/26 - Accessoires
• D21J 3/10 - Fabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules de corps creux

Abrégé

A plastics material container for holding liquids, in particular beverages, having a bottom section, a main body adjoining the bottom section that forms a holding volume that extends in a longitudinal direction of the plastics material container, a shoulder region adjoining the main body in the longitudinal direction, in which a cross-section in the longitudinal direction is reduced and with a mouth region which adjoins the shoulder region in the longitudinal direction, in which a mouth is formed, via which a liquid can be supplied to the container, wherein the shoulder region and the mouth region are arranged in an upper section of the plastics material container in relation to the longitudinal direction. The container has a deformation section in the upper section and in the longitudinal direction below the mouth section, in which deformation section the plastics material container is elastically deformable with respect to its longitudinal direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 79/00 - Genres ou types de paquets ou parties constitutives, non prévus ailleurs
• B65D 21/02 - Réceptacles de forme spéciale ou pourvus de garnitures ou de pièces de fixation, pour faciliter l'emboîtement, le gerbage ou l'assemblage

Abrégé

The disclosure relates to a method for producing a container comprising fibers with a rim comprising fibers, wherein the method comprises: molding a container comprising fibers using fiber-containing pulp, wherein the container comprises a mouth region with a mouth opening, and providing a rim on an outer side of the mouth region using fiber-containing pulp. The disclosure further relates to a container comprising fibers and to a device for carrying out the method.

Classes IPC  ?

• B27N 5/02 - Objets creux
• B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu

Abrégé

The disclosure provides a method for monitoring and regulating a wall thickness distribution in a production process of containers, the method comprising: producing a container comprising fibers by a production process comprising a plurality of production steps, which uses a fiber-containing pulp, measuring a wall thickness distribution of the produced container, comparing the measured wall thickness distribution with a target wall thickness distribution, when there is a deviation of the measured from the target wall thickness distribution, regulating at least one of the plurality of production steps. The disclosure provides a container comprising fibers being produced by the method, to a device for monitoring and regulating a wall thickness distribution in a production process of containers comprising fibers by the method, and to a device for producing a container comprising fibers.

Classes IPC  ?

• D21G 9/00 - Autres accessoires pour machines à fabriquer le papier
• D21J 3/10 - Fabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules de corps creux
• G01B 21/08 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur pour mesurer l'épaisseur

Abrégé

Method and apparatus for the free-jet filling of a container with a filling product, for example a beverage. The apparatus includes several product components. The method includes holding the container by means of a container holder; and introducing the product components into the container so that the product components span a free-jet region in one jet in each instance. The product components span the free-jet region in separate jets, so that the product components mix only in the container. The container has a container wall and a container bottom, and is held obliquely by the container holder during filling, so that the product components impinge on the container wall after spanning the free-jet region.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
• B67D 1/08 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression - Détails

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripper head (10) for manipulating piece goods (24) and to a corresponding manipulation method. The gripper head (10) comprises at least two gripper bars (12, 14), which interact and can be advanced towards each other in order to temporarily grip a piece good (24) or multiple grouped piece goods (24) and which are movably arranged on a gripper base (20) of the gripper head (10), and a support bar (16), which is suspended on the gripper base (20) and is located between the two movable gripper bars (12, 14) and which separates at least two piece goods (24) that have been gripped in a clamped manner by the gripper bars (12, 14) advanced towards each other and supports said piece goods against each other. In particular, the support bar (16) is movably suspended on the gripper base (20), and the position of the support bar is adapted to that of the respective at least one piece good (24) gripped by the gripper bars (12, 14) or to the positions of multiple piece goods (24) or deviates in its position so as to avoid the at least one piece good (24) gripped by the gripper bars (12, 14). (Fig. 2B)

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/08 - Dispositifs pour alimenter en objets ou matériaux les transporteurs pour alimenter en objets à partir d'un seul groupe d'objets rangés en ordre, p.ex. pièces à usiner en magasin espaçant ou groupant les objets pendant l'alimentation
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
• B65G 57/24 - Empilage d'objets de forme particulière à trois dimensions, p.ex. cubiques, cylindriques en couches, chacune selon une disposition horizontale prédéterminée les couches étant transférées comme un tout, p.ex. sur palettes
• B65G 61/00 - Utilisation d'appareils de prise ou de transfert, ou de manipulateurs, pour empiler ou désempiler des objets, non prévus ailleurs

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gripper head (1) for gripping piece goods (3). The gripper head (1) has a first gripper bar (7) and a second gripper bar (8) which can carry out an advancing movement in order to receive at least one piece good (3) in a clamping manner and which are secured to a gripper base (5) of the gripper head (1). The gripper head (1) additionally comprises at least one support bar (9) for piece goods (3), said support bar being located between the first gripper bar (7) and the second gripper bar (8) and being held against the gripper base (5) via at least one bearing (4). The at least one support bar (9) is movably held relative to the gripper base (5) via the at least one bearing (4) such that the range (R2) of the at least one support bar (9) can be adaped by moving relative to the gripper base (5), said range starting from the gripper base (5).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 47/90 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux
• B25J 15/02 - Têtes de préhension servocommandées
• B66C 1/44 - Organes de saisie engageant uniquement les faces externes ou internes des objets et leur appliquant des forces de friction

Abrégé

The invention relates, inter alia, to an installation comprising several transport devices for transporting objects through the installation, wherein the several transport devices are arranged distributed in the installation and each have at least one adjustable railing for setting the transport width. A sensor system is designed to monitor several monitoring regions that each extend along one of the several adjustable railings for person detection. A processing device is configured to operate the several transport devices for jointly adjusting the adjustable railings depending on the monitoring of the several monitoring regions via the sensor system. Advantageously, the installation can enable a safe and automated central adjustment of all rails of the installation.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 43/08 - Dispositifs de commande actionnés par l'alimentation, le déplacement ou le déchargement des objets ou matériaux
• B65G 21/20 - Moyens incorporés ou fixés au châssis ou aux carters pour guider les porte-charges, les éléments de traction ou les charges portées sur les surfaces mobiles

Abrégé

An application tool (32) of a packaging machine for producing packaging units (36) and a method for producing packaging units (36) are disclosed, which packaging units (36) are formed by joining at least one packaging blank (10) to a plurality of articles (12). The application tool (32) is placed on an upper face of an article grouping (14). A packaging blank (10) is placed onto an upper face of the articles (12) and is subjected there to a joining force. After the packaging blank (10) has been applied, a punch unit (34) assigned to the application device, and able to be placed together with the latter onto the article grouping (14), presses with an additional joining force onto the upper faces of the ready articles (12) in order to fully connect the packaging blank (10) to the articles (12).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 17/02 - Assemblage d'objets, p.ex. de bidons, directement les uns aux autres pour en faciliter le stockage, le transport ou la manutention
• B65B 27/04 - Mise en paquets de groupes de boîtes ou bouteilles

Abrégé

The invention discloses a securing mechanism (1) for a gripper head, which is provided for fastening to an industrial robot. The gripper head is designed for handling beverage containers (4) or the like. The securing mechanism (1) is designed as a safety device (2) for the gripper head.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Têtes de préhension avec possibilité pour l'enlèvement ou l'échange à distance de la tête ou de parties de celle-ci
• B65G 47/00 - Dispositifs de manutention d'objets ou de matériaux associés aux transporteurs; Procédés d'emploi de ces dispositifs

Abrégé

The invention relates to a shrink-wrapping apparatus (1) for shrinking a packaging material (25) onto an assembly comprising at least one article (20). The shrink-wrapping apparatus (1) comprises a plurality of shrink-medium introduction devices (3) which are designed to apply shrink medium (SM) to the article assemblies (21) enveloped with packaging material (25). Arranged below the transport plane (TE) are two outer shrink-medium channels (7) which are designed to introduce shrink medium (SM) with an upwardly directed flow direction, via the transport plane (TE), into the interior (4) of the shrink-wrapping apparatus (1). The outer shrink-medium channels (7) each have a strip-like or linear shrink-medium outlet (9) or a row (10) with a plurality of aligned shrink-medium outlets.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 53/06 - Contraction des enveloppes, des réceptacles, des couvercles de réceptacles ou des éléments destinés à fixer les couvercles des réceptacles, durant ou après l'emballage par la chaleur fournie par des gaz, p.ex. des jets d'air chaud
• B65B 21/24 - Enveloppement des bouteilles

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method for treating containers and, in particular reusable containers, having the steps of: providing a container having at least one first marking which identifies this container; determining at least one first information associated with said first marking, applying a second marking to the container, wherein the second marking is created taking into account the first marking and/or the determined information.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65C 9/40 - Commandes; Dispositifs de sécurité
• B65C 3/08 - Pose d'étiquettes sur des réceptacles courts et rigides sur le corps du réceptacle
• B65C 9/46 - Application de marques de dates, de marques codées ou d'un genre similaire, sur des étiquettes pendant l'étiquetage
• B65D 23/14 - Moyens de fixation pour petits objets pour étiquettes volantes
• G06Q 10/30 - Administration du recyclage ou de l’élimination des produits
• G09F 3/00 - ENSEIGNEMENT; CRYPTOGRAPHIE; PRÉSENTATION; PUBLICITÉ; SCEAUX ÉTIQUETTES OU PLAQUES D'IDENTIFICATION; SCEAUX Étiquettes, fiches ou moyens analogues d'identification ou d'indication; Sceaux; Timbres-poste ou timbres analogues
• G09F 3/02 - Formes ou structures

Abrégé

An apparatus for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers, including a rotatable carrier on which a plurality of forming stations for forming the plastic preforms into plastic containers are arranged. The forming stations each have application devices for applying a flowable medium to expand the plastic preforms. The forming stations each have blow mold carriers on which blow molds are arranged, within which the plastic preforms are formed into plastic containers. A first movement mechanism is provided for opening and/or closing the blow molds, and wherein a locking mechanism is provided for locking the blow molds together at least temporarily during the expansion process. The apparatus has at least one sensor device which detects a locking state of the locking mechanism of at least one forming station and which outputs at least one signal which is characteristic of said locking state.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/80 - Test, p.ex. pour des fuites
• B29C 49/36 - Appareils de moulage par soufflage comportant des moules ou des parties de moule mobiles tournant autour d'un axe
• B29C 49/42 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method and a system for packaging articles (2). Outer packages (3) are set down on a horizontal conveying device (10, 20) and are transported along a packaging line. During the transport, articles are introduced via a manipulator into the outer packages (3), and the outer packages (3) with the introduced articles (2) are subsequently removed from the horizontal conveying device (10, 20) as a packaging unit (8). A predetermined packaging process (VP1) is carried out, in which the outer packages (3) are received by the horizontal conveying device (10, 20) via a plurality of shuttles (5), the outer packages (3) standing on said plurality of shuttles (5), until the outer packages (3) together with the introduced articles (2) are removed from the at least one horizontal conveying device (10, 20) as a packaging unit (8).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65G 21/20 - Moyens incorporés ou fixés au châssis ou aux carters pour guider les porte-charges, les éléments de traction ou les charges portées sur les surfaces mobiles
• B65B 21/18 - Introduction ou enlèvement de groupes de bouteilles pour remplir ou vider les réceptacles en une seule opération en utilisant des pinces prenant les bouteilles, p.ex. par le goulot
• B65B 43/52 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou debout; Alimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p.ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetage; Mise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissage; Maintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de voies de roulement ou de transporteurs sans fin
• B65B 43/54 - Moyens pour tenir les réceptacles ou les récipients pendant le remplissage
• B65B 65/00 - MACHINES, APPAREILS, DISPOSITIFS OU PROCÉDÉS D'EMBALLAGE D'OBJETS OU DE MATÉRIAUX; DÉBALLAGE D'OBJETS - Parties constitutives particulières aux machines à emballer non prévues ailleurs; Aménagements de ces parties constitutives
• B65B 65/02 - Organes d'entraînement
• B65G 17/00 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p.ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuels; Transporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge
• B65G 17/46 - Dispositifs pour tenir ou retenir les charges en position déterminée sur les porte-charges, p.ex. magnétiques

Abrégé

An apparatus for inspecting containers, having a transport device which transports the containers along a predefined transport path and an inspection device which inspects a bottom region of the containers, wherein a coating of the bottom region of the containers can be inspected by the inspection device.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures dans un récipient ou dans son contenu
• G01N 21/33 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière ultraviolette
• G01N 21/84 - Systèmes spécialement adaptés à des applications particulières

Abrégé

The invention relates to a capper head having at least one movement arm, which has an actuation section for actuating the at least one movement arm and a contact section for contacting a cap. The capper head further has a control element that is or may be brought into contact with the actuation section of the at least one movement arm to effect a movement of the at least one movement arm, and a cover that covers the control element and the actuation section of the at least one movement arm. Preferably, the cover may protect important components of the capper head from cleaning fluid, etc.

Classes IPC  ?

• B67B 3/18 - Têtes de capsulage pour la fixation de capsules caractérisées par leur mouvement rotatif, p.ex. pour former le filetage sur place
• B67B 3/12 - Têtes de capsulage pour la fixation de capsules caractérisées par leur mouvement axial par rapport à la capsule pour en déformer le rebord, p.ex. pour presser vers l'intérieur les nervures apparentes du rebord de la capsule

Abrégé

A system for producing plastic containers with a heating device for heating plastic preforms, wherein the heating device has a transport device for transporting plastic preforms along a predetermined first transport path, and a plurality of holding devices for holding the plastic preforms and at least one heating device which heats the plastic preforms during the transport thereof and comprising a forming device for forming the plastic preforms to form plastic containers. The forming device is configured for expanding the plastic preforms heated by the heating device by applying a flowable medium, and includes a plurality of forming stations which form the plastic preforms to form the plastic containers. Both the heating device and the forming device have changeable elements, wherein the system has a changing device configured for changing both changeable elements of the heating device and changeable elements of the forming device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/64 - Chauffage ou refroidissement des préformes, des paraisons ou des objets soufflés
• B29C 49/28 - Appareils de moulage par soufflage
• B29C 49/42 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires

Abrégé

A method for the production monitoring of a labeling machine, and a labeling machine for labeling containers, comprising a transport means for continuously supplying the containers, at least one labeling assembly for transferring labels to the containers, and at least one glue reservoir unit for continuously supplying glue for fastening the labels to the containers, is described. Accordingly, the filling state of the glue reservoir unit and a machine performance of the transport means and/or of the labeling assembly are continuously measured and, on this basis, at least one remaining running time is calculated, which indicates how long labeling can still be carried out, at the filling state, in the case of an assumed further course of machine performance. The output of the remaining running time facilitates continuous production planning and enables efficient personnel use for the required replenishment of consumables.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65C 9/40 - Commandes; Dispositifs de sécurité
• B65C 9/02 - Dispositifs pour déplacer les objets, p.ex. des réceptacles, devant le poste d'étiquetage
• B65C 9/18 - Alimentation en étiquettes à partir de bandes, p.ex. de rouleaux
• B65C 9/22 - Encollage des étiquettes ou des objets en mouillant, p.ex. en appliquant une colle liquide ou un liquide à un enduit adhésif sec
• G01F 23/292 - Lumière
• G01F 23/296 - Ondes acoustiques

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method for treating containers, wherein the containers are transported along a predetermined transport path by a transport device and are treated in a predetermined manner by a first treatment device, wherein predetermined working parameters are used for the treatment of the container, wherein individual containers being inspected after their treatment and at least one variable characteristic of a quality of this container being determined, wherein that at least one identification information is generated by an inspected container and/or an inspection operation can be uniquely identified.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques

Abrégé

An apparatus for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers having a transport device which transports the preforms to be formed along a predetermined transport path, wherein the transport device has a rotatable transport carrier on which a plurality of forming stations are arranged which each have a blow-molding device within which the preforms can be formed into the containers. The forming stations each have a pressurizing device which pressurizes the preforms with a flowable medium, i.e., compressed air, wherein the pressurizing device subjects the preforms to a preblowing pressure, at least one and preferably two intermediate blowing pressures, and a final blowing pressure. The apparatus has a detection device which is configured for detecting at least one value characteristic of the plastic container, wherein depending on this value characteristic of the container, the duration of the pressure rise time of at least one intermediate blowing pressure can be regulated.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/78 - Mesure, commande ou régulation
• B29C 49/00 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet
• B29C 49/42 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires

Abrégé

Method for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers, wherein a preform is expanded into the container by exposure to a flowable medium, wherein the medium is stored under a first pressure in a first pressure reservoir and is stored under a second pressure higher than the first pressure in a second pressure reservoir, and the preform is subjected to a first blowing pressure via a flow connection between the first pressure reservoir and the preform and is subjected to the second blowing pressure via a flow connection between the second pressure reservoir and the preform and wherein at times the flowable medium is returned to the first pressure reservoir, and first values characteristic of the action of the medium on the preforms are predetermined taking into account the first values, second values are determined which are characteristic for a point or period in time of the return of the mediums into the first pressure reservoir.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/42 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires
• B29C 49/00 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet
• B29C 49/78 - Mesure, commande ou régulation

Abrégé

A method for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers using at least one device for forming preforms into containers, wherein preforms are acted upon by a flowable and, in particular, gas-forming medium and are formed into the containers, wherein the preforms are acted upon with different pressure levels and the flowable medium is stored in at least two reservoirs and is supplied from these reservoirs to the preforms and at least one of these reservoirs is supplied with the flowable medium by a pressure supply device, wherein the target pressure in at least one reservoir is controlled, and wherein this target pressure is compared with an actual pressure in this reservoir. A value characteristic of this comparison is determined. An offset value is controlled on the basis of this value and is controlled in such a way that a predetermined pressure and the target pressure is set in the reservoir.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/78 - Mesure, commande ou régulation
• B29C 49/18 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet utilisant plusieurs étapes de soufflage
• B29C 49/42 - Moulage par soufflage, c. à d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Eléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires

Abrégé

A direct printing device for printing on a container comprising: a printing station having one or more print heads for printing on the container with one or more printing inks; a curing station for curing the one or more printing inks having a UV lighting device for curing ink of a direct print on a container using one or more UV LEDs, wherein the UV lighting device may emit UV light at variable wavelengths.

Classes IPC  ?

• B41M 7/00 - Traitement ultérieur des travaux imprimés, p.ex. chauffage, irradiation