WO2005075293A1 - Method and device for transferring products from a supply vessel into the recesses of a foil - Google Patents

Method and device for transferring products from a supply vessel into the recesses of a foil Download PDF

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WO2005075293A1
WO2005075293A1 PCT/DE2005/000101 DE2005000101W WO2005075293A1 WO 2005075293 A1 WO2005075293 A1 WO 2005075293A1 DE 2005000101 W DE2005000101 W DE 2005000101W WO 2005075293 A1 WO2005075293 A1 WO 2005075293A1
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Detlev Gertitschke
Harald Litke
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Uhlmann Pac-Systeme Gmbh & Co. Kg
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Priority to DE502005000829T priority patent/DE502005000829D1/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B5/00—Packaging individual articles in containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, jars
    • B65B5/10—Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
    • B65B5/101—Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles by gravity
    • B65B5/103—Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles by gravity for packaging pills or tablets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B57/00—Automatic control, checking, warning, or safety devices
    • B65B57/02—Automatic control, checking, warning, or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
    • B65B57/06—Automatic control, checking, warning, or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages and operating to control, or to stop, the feed of articles or material to be packaged
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B9/00—Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, e.g. liquids or semiliquids, in flat, folded, or tubular webs of flexible sheet material; Subdividing filled flexible tubes to form packages
    • B65B9/02—Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material between opposed webs
    • B65B9/04—Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
    • B65B9/045—Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material for single articles, e.g. tablets

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  • the invention relates to a method for transferring products, in particular tablets, capsules, dragees, pills or the like. from a storage vessel into the wells of a film which is transported continuously or in cycles, in which transfer wells are formed in a filling belt in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the wells in the film, in which the filling belt designed as an endless belt is placed on a first and a second
  • the guide roller is positioned for the subsequent loading with the products from the storage vessel, their sorting into the transfer bowls and their transfer to a plurality of placers, by means of which the products are specifically removed from the transfer bowls and transferred to the bowls.
  • the invention further relates to a device for performing such a method.
  • DE 199 26 893 C2 describes a device with which pharmaceutical products can be removed from a storage container and transferred into the wells of a film, this device having a sorting plate arranged in the storage container in a stationary manner, which has the same pattern as the wells in the film has distributed recordings.
  • the sorting plate is assigned a transfer plate with a number of suction pads corresponding to the number of receptacles and their position, the transfer plate being adjustable between a loading position located above the sorting plate and a delivery position located above the film.
  • This device has proven itself in practice due to its reliable operation in the capacity range assigned to it and due to its flexibility with regard to different formats of the products, which are only required to fit into the receptacle of the sorting plate. Due to the cyclical operation of the device, however, an increase in performance with this concept is not possible in a simple manner.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of providing a method with which the transfer of products can be carried out more easily and flexibly. Another object is to provide a device for performing this method. This object is achieved with the method mentioned at the outset, which is distinguished in particular by the fact that for each product it is possible to provide a filling belt which is specifically adapted to its contour and thickness and has transfer cups into which the products are sorted. The products are removed from these transfer bowls by the placers, transferred and specifically transferred to the bowls, whereby in the case of complicatedly designed products which can only be sorted into the transfer bowls in a certain orientation, only the length of the filling band has to be varied in order to accommodate the placers to be able to provide completely filled transfer bowls each time.
  • the filling belt designed as a disposable article is removed from the deflecting rollers and disposed of after an exclusion criterion has been reached, and is replaced by a new filling belt.
  • the filling belt designed as a disposable article is removed from the deflecting rollers and disposed of after an exclusion criterion has been reached, and is replaced by a new filling belt.
  • the filling belt designed as a disposable article
  • there are very high demands on hygiene which often require the method to be carried out in a clean room.
  • transfer bowls are again formed in a filling belt and this is positioned on the deflection rollers, and in the same way a change of format can also be carried out quickly and easily, in which the size of the transfer bowls or their relative arrangement to one another changes.
  • the filler tape is aligned perpendicular to the running direction of the film, since this provides good accessibility to the filler tape and overall there is only a small space requirement in the running direction of the film. Parallel alignment is of course also possible if necessary.
  • Pilgrim step movement takes place, i.e. there is no continuous forward movement, but to generate permanent restlessness of the products lying on the filler belt, the filler belt is braked from its forward movement, possibly even stopped and moved backwards and then accelerated forward again.
  • a safe, slip-free drive of the filling belt by the drive roller is achieved by in the
  • Drive roller pockets are designed for the positive reception of the transfer cups and drive the filling belt. Since the filling tape is designed as a disposable item, it is important that it can be manufactured quickly and easily. For this purpose, it is provided that to form the filler tape in the circumferential direction for realizing a positive fit, at least two wells are inserted into one another and the free ends of the filler tape are permanently connected, this positive fit achieving a very high load-bearing capacity, which also enables that after the formation the edges of the filler belt are cut to the working width of the transfer cups, since lateral edges are not required to ensure tensile strength in particular.
  • a method which is particularly preferred in the context of the invention is characterized in that a plurality of filler belts are formed, arranged adjacent and driven in synchronism, since such a parallel arrangement of the filler belts in the simplest way increases the performance and thus also a targeted adaptation to the requirements placed on the process can be met.
  • the filler belts are synchronized in the simplest way by the fact that neighboring filler belts are synchronized via the drive roller.
  • transfer cups formed in this area can be impaired when the free ends of the filler tape are connected, it is further provided that the overlap area of the formerly free end of the filler tape is recognized by a sensor assigned to the filler tape and the placer, depending on the sensor signal, the grasping of the products is coordinated with it so that transfer bowls that are partially closed by a band hem are not closed can lead to a production disruption.
  • a device which is characterized by a storage vessel designed to hold the products, which is arranged above a filling belt, in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the wells in the film to be loaded has a plurality of transfer cups, is guided around two deflection rollers and is directed towards the film, and also by means of a placer which serves for the targeted transfer by separately gripping the products from the transfer cups and placing them in the cups of the film.
  • the placer is designed as a pick-and-place system with a plurality of pickers, in particular suction cups or grippers, with which the products can be removed from the transfer ports, transferred and released into the bowls, and when the pickers are arranged in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the bowls or transfer bowls.
  • This device is characterized in that only the filler belt and the placer have to be replaced for a format change, that is to say that it is not necessary to keep a large number of components ready to change the device from a format of the products and their desired arrangement in the film to one change format.
  • the deflection roller is designed as a drive roller and is connected to a drive for this purpose and has cup receptacles in its circumferential surface in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the transfer cups. It is also expedient if a collecting trough is arranged below the filling belt, since this counteracts a large-scale contamination of the clean room and represents the component that is to be cleaned while the filling belt itself is being disposed of or recycled.
  • a conveyor belt is provided parallel to the filling belt for returning the excess products placed on the filling belt.
  • An increase in the performance of the device is achieved in that the filler belt is provided several times and the plurality of filler belts are arranged in parallel and synchronized via the drive roller, for which a drive is provided a servomotor.
  • a flow obstacle in particular a wiper, is arranged above the filling belt, preferably inclined to its conveying direction, which prevents further transfer of the products in the conveying direction and counteracts the conveying direction of the Throw back the filling belt to offer the possibility of sorting into a transfer bowl again.
  • the storage vessel such as the filling belt with the deflection rollers and the drive
  • the storage vessel are arranged on a mobile frame, since this creates the possibility of carrying out a format change with minimal production downtime, namely simply by replacing a frame with a other, the previously used rack can be removed from the clean room for thorough cleaning and refitting.
  • a satellite station is provided for the formation of the filling tape, the filling tape consisting of a thermoforming film and a molding tool for the formation of the transfer cups being interchangeably arranged in the satellite station. Since the satellite station is not used in continuous operation and therefore no high performance is required, it is possible to keep the satellite station, which is also to be understood as a molding station, simple and to use a simply designed molding tool.
  • Transfer bowls for products to be placed the job of placing is facilitated, whereby due to the nature of the filling tape as a disposable item, an adjustment is easily possible.
  • a vibrating plate is assigned to the upper run of the filling belt to support the sorting of the products into the transfer bowls.
  • a camera for checking the products after removal from the transfer cups is arranged below the placer before the delivery into the cups, since this camera enables the underside of the products to be checked, which would otherwise not be accessible for such an inspection is. Is through the
  • the camera detects a defective product, its position is also known, so that it is possible to specifically remove the blister that holds the product.
  • the invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing; show it:
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a device according to the invention in a side view
  • Fig. 5 is a schematic representation of a side view of the filling belt guided around the drive roller
  • Fig. 6 is a plan view of the filler tape after the transfer cups have been formed in sections and the thermoforming film has been trimmed in the satellite station.
  • Fig. 1 shows a device which is used to solid products such as tablets, capsules, dragees, pills or the like. to transport from a storage vessel 1 into the wells 2 of a film 3, for which purpose the products are transferred as bulk goods from the storage vessel 1 to a filling belt 4, which is guided around two deflection rollers 5 and runs between the storage vessel 1 and the film 3.
  • the Filling belt 4 has transfer bowls 6 which have their own arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the bowls 2 in the film 3.
  • the filling belt 4 is driven by the deflection roller 5 facing the film 3 being designed as a drive roller and by means of a
  • Servo motor is driven as a drive.
  • the complete filling of the transfer cups 6 in the filling belt 4 is ensured by the regulated drive, which enables a
  • a vibrating plate 12 is also provided for this purpose, which, in addition or as an alternative to the conveyor step movement, effects the sorting.
  • the upper run of the filling belt 4 is guided upwards over part of its length in the conveying direction, so that the effect of gravity can be exploited.
  • a flow obstacle 7, namely a scraper is arranged above the filling belt 4 inclined to its conveying direction, which does not enter the previous conveying path
  • Transfer bowls 6 holds sorted products and, under the action of gravity, allows them to slide back to the beginning of the conveying path and enables the possibility of re-sorting into the transfer bowls 6.
  • the filler belt 4 is oriented perpendicular to the running direction of the film 3, so it can be brought up to the film 3 from a vertical direction, since the storage vessel 1 and the filler belt 1 with the deflecting rollers 5 and the drive are arranged on a mobile frame 8 and are therefore simple can be replaced.
  • the device is also assigned a satellite station, not shown in the drawing itself, which is used to produce the filling tape 4 consisting of a thermoforming film, for which purpose the satellite station has a molding tool for forming the transfer cups 6. The molding tool is exchangeably stored in the satellite station.
  • Part of the device are also placers 9, with which the products can be specifically lifted out of the transfer bowls 6, transferred and placed in the bowls of the film 3, a camera 13 for checking the products after removal from the transfer bowls 6 below the placer 9 is arranged in front of the delivery in the bowls 2.
  • FIG. 2 shows a top view of the arrangement of a plurality of filling belts 4 parallel to one another, the synchronized drive of these filling belts 4 being ensured via the drive roller, in which pockets 10 are formed for the positive reception of the transfer cups 6 (FIG. 5).
  • the method according to the invention can be carried out on such a device, for which the filling tapes 4 are first produced from the thermoforming foils in the satellite station, the free ends of the filling tapes 4 being positively and permanently connected to one another by the transfer cups 6 formed therein.
  • the filler belt 4 thus formed is then placed around the two deflection rollers 5 and the placement device 9 which fits the arrangement of the transfer cups 6 is installed. It should be noted that for a format adjustment only the molding tool in the satellite station, the drive roller and the positioner 9 are to be replaced, the preparations for the format change largely being able to take place outside the production area due to the mobile storage of the device in a frame 8.
  • the filler belt 4 is poured and conveyed through the filler belt 4 after its sorting into the transfer bowls 6 to the placer 9, which grasps each product individually and transfers it into the bowls 2 of the film 3. If the wear limit or the tolerable degree of contamination of the filler belt 4 has been reached, the method according to the invention is started again and the filler belt 4 produced again in the satellite station is used as a replacement for the old filler belt 4. It should be noted that it is of course also possible to provide intermediate storage of the filling belt 4 for a format change desired within the service life of the filling belt 4 until it is re-introduced into the production process until the exclusion criterion is reached.

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The invention relates to a method for transferring products from a supply vessel (1) into the recesses (2) of a conveyed foil (3), whereby transfer recesses (6) are formed in a filling band (4) according to an arrangement, corresponding to one with the recesses (2) in the foil (3) and the endless filling band (4) is positioned on a first and a second deflecting pulley (5), for the consecutive loading of the products from the supply vessel (1), the sorting thereof into the transfer recesses (6) and the transfer thereof into a plurality of placing means (9), by means of which the products are removed from the transfer recesses (6) in a controlled manner and transferred into the recesses (2). The invention also relates to a device for carrying out said method.

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Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Überführen von Produkten aus einem Vorratsgefäß in die Näpfe einer FolieMethod and device for transferring products from a storage container into the wells of a film
Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zum Überführen von Produkten, insbesondere von Tabletten, Kapseln, Dragees, Pillen oder dergl . aus einem Vorratsgefäß in die Näpfe einer kontinuierlich oder taktweise transportierten Folie, bei dem in einer der Anordnung der Näpfe in der Folie entsprechenden Anordnung Transfernäpfe in einem Füllband ausgebildet werden, bei dem das als Endlosband gestaltete Füllband auf einer ersten und einer zweitenThe invention relates to a method for transferring products, in particular tablets, capsules, dragees, pills or the like. from a storage vessel into the wells of a film which is transported continuously or in cycles, in which transfer wells are formed in a filling belt in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the wells in the film, in which the filling belt designed as an endless belt is placed on a first and a second
Umlenkrolle positioniert wird für das nachfolgende Beladen mit den Produkten aus dem Vorratsgefäß, deren Sortierung in die Transfernäpfe und deren Transfer zu einer Mehrzahl von Platzierern, durch die Produkte gezielt aus den Transfernäpfen entnommen und in die Näpfe übergeben werden. Gegenstand der Erfindung ist weiterhin eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung eines derartigen Verfahrens .The guide roller is positioned for the subsequent loading with the products from the storage vessel, their sorting into the transfer bowls and their transfer to a plurality of placers, by means of which the products are specifically removed from the transfer bowls and transferred to the bowls. The invention further relates to a device for performing such a method.
In der DE 199 26 893 C2 ist eine Vorrichtung beschrieben, mit der pharmazeutische Produkte aus einem Vorratsbehälter entnommen und in die Näpfe einer Folie überführt werden können, wobei diese Vorrichtung eine in dem Vorratsbehälter stationär angeordnete Sortierplatte aufweist, die im selben Muster wie die Näpfe in der Folie verteilte Aufnahmen besitzt. Der Sortierplatte ist eine Transferplatte zugeordnet mit einer mit der Anzahl der Aufnahmen und deren Lage korrespondierenden Anzahl von Sauggreifern, wobei die Transferplatte zwischen einer oberhalb der Sortierplatte befindlichen Ladeposition und einer oberhalb der Folie befindlichen Abgabeposition verstellbar ist. Diese Vorrichtung hat sich in der Praxis bewährt aufgrund ihrer zuverlässigen Arbeitsweise in dem ihr zugemessenen Kapazitätsbereich und aufgrund ihrer Flexibilität hinsichtlich unterschiedlicher Formate der Produkte, zu denen lediglich gefordert ist, dass diese in die Aufnahme der Sortierplatte hineinpassen. Aufgrund des taktweisen Betriebes der Vorrichtung ist jedoch eine Leistungssteigerung mit diesem Konzept nicht in einfacher Weise möglich.DE 199 26 893 C2 describes a device with which pharmaceutical products can be removed from a storage container and transferred into the wells of a film, this device having a sorting plate arranged in the storage container in a stationary manner, which has the same pattern as the wells in the film has distributed recordings. The sorting plate is assigned a transfer plate with a number of suction pads corresponding to the number of receptacles and their position, the transfer plate being adjustable between a loading position located above the sorting plate and a delivery position located above the film. This device has proven itself in practice due to its reliable operation in the capacity range assigned to it and due to its flexibility with regard to different formats of the products, which are only required to fit into the receptacle of the sorting plate. Due to the cyclical operation of the device, however, an increase in performance with this concept is not possible in a simple manner.
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren bereit zu stellen, mit dem das Überführen von Produkten einfacher und flexibler erfolgen kann. Aufgabe ist weiterhin, eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens bereit zu stellen. Diese Aufgabe wird mit dem eingangs genannten Verfahren gelöst, das sich insbesondere dadurch auszeichnet, dass für jedes Produkt ein spezifisch an dessen Kontur und Dicke angepaßtes Füllband bereit gestellt werden kann, das Transfernäpfe aufweist, in die die Produkte einsortiert werden. Aus diesen Transfernäpfen werden die Produkte von den Platzierern entnommen, transferiert und gezielt in die Näpfe übergeben, wobei bei kompliziert gestalteten Produkten, die lediglich in einer bestimmten Orientierung in die Transfernäpfe einsortiert werden können, lediglich die Länge des Füllbandes zu variieren ist, um den Platzierern jedesmal vollständig gefüllte Transfernäpfe bereit stellen zu können.The invention is therefore based on the object of providing a method with which the transfer of products can be carried out more easily and flexibly. Another object is to provide a device for performing this method. This object is achieved with the method mentioned at the outset, which is distinguished in particular by the fact that for each product it is possible to provide a filling belt which is specifically adapted to its contour and thickness and has transfer cups into which the products are sorted. The products are removed from these transfer bowls by the placers, transferred and specifically transferred to the bowls, whereby in the case of complicatedly designed products which can only be sorted into the transfer bowls in a certain orientation, only the length of the filling band has to be varied in order to accommodate the placers to be able to provide completely filled transfer bowls each time.
Besonders bevorzugt ist es, wenn das als Einwegartikel konzipierte Füllband nach Erreichen eines Ausschlußkriteriums von den Umlenkrollen entfernt und entsorgt wird und durch ein neues Füllband ersetzt wird. Insbesondere bei der Verpackung von pharmazeutischen Produkten bestehen sehr hohe Anforderungen an die Hygiene, die häufig eine Durchführung des Verfahrens in einem Reinraum erfordern. Bei dem vorliegenden Verfahren entfällt eine aufwändige Reinigung des Füllbandes mit den damit verbundenen Produktionsausfällen und Kosten, da eine Reinigung des Füllbandes nicht vorgesehen und nicht erwünscht ist . Vielmehr werden erneut Transfernäpfe in einem Füllband ausgebildet und dieses auf den Umlenkrollen positioniert, wobei in gleicher Weise auch ein Formatwechsel problemlos und schnell bewerkstelligt werden kann, bei dem sich die Größe der Transfernäpfe bzw. deren relative Anordnung zueinander verändert. Vorgesehen ist weiterhin, dass das Füllband senkrecht zu der Laufrichtung der Folie ausgerichtet wird, da so eine gute Zugänglichkeit zu dem Füllband gegeben ist und insgesamt nur ein geringer Platzbedarf in der Laufrichtung der Folie vorliegt. Eine paralle Ausrichtung ist aber bedarfsweise natürlich gleichfalls möglich.It is particularly preferred if the filling belt designed as a disposable article is removed from the deflecting rollers and disposed of after an exclusion criterion has been reached, and is replaced by a new filling belt. Particularly in the packaging of pharmaceutical products, there are very high demands on hygiene, which often require the method to be carried out in a clean room. In the present method, there is no need for complex cleaning of the filling belt with the associated production downtimes and costs, since cleaning of the filling belt is not provided and is not desired. Rather, transfer bowls are again formed in a filling belt and this is positioned on the deflection rollers, and in the same way a change of format can also be carried out quickly and easily, in which the size of the transfer bowls or their relative arrangement to one another changes. It is also provided that the filler tape is aligned perpendicular to the running direction of the film, since this provides good accessibility to the filler tape and overall there is only a small space requirement in the running direction of the film. Parallel alignment is of course also possible if necessary.
Wenn zumindest das obere Trumm des Füllbandes auf zumindest einen Teil seiner Länge in Transportrichtung aufwärts geführt wird, dann werden die aus demIf at least the upper run of the filler belt is guided upwards in at least part of its length in the direction of transport, then that from the
Vorratsgefäß auf das Füllband geförderten Produkte von dem Füllband in Laufrichtung transportiert, während sie unter der Wirkung der Schwerkraft entgegen der Laufrichtung auf dem Füllband nach unten gleiten, sofern keine formschlüssige Aufnahme der Produkte in die Transfernäpfe dies verhindert. Durch diesen Verfahrensschritt ist eine vollständige Befüllung der Transfernäpfe erleichtert. Der Sicherung dieses Ziels dient auch, dass die der Folie zugewandte Umlenkrolle als Antriebsrolle ausgebildet ist und der Antrieb des Füllbandes in einerProducts conveyed to the filling belt are transported by the filling belt in the running direction while they slide downward under the action of gravity against the running direction on the filling belt, provided that no positive reception of the products in the transfer bowls prevents this. This process step facilitates complete filling of the transfer cups. To ensure this goal is also used that the deflection roller facing the film is designed as a drive roller and the drive of the filling belt in one
Pilgerschrittbewegung erfolgt, also keine kontinuierlich nach vorne erfolgende Bewegung vorliegt, sondern zur Erzeugung einer permanenten Unruhe der auf dem Füllband liegenden Produkte das Füllband aus seiner Vorwärtsbewegung abgebremst, ggfs. sogar gestopt und rückwärts bewegt und sodann wieder nach vorne beschleunigt wird.Pilgrim step movement takes place, i.e. there is no continuous forward movement, but to generate permanent restlessness of the products lying on the filler belt, the filler belt is braked from its forward movement, possibly even stopped and moved backwards and then accelerated forward again.
Ein sicherer, schlupffreier Antrieb des Füllbandes durch die Antriebsrolle wird erreicht, indem in derA safe, slip-free drive of the filling belt by the drive roller is achieved by in the
Antriebsrolle Taschen für die formschlüssige Aufnahme der Transfernäpfe ausgebildet sind und den Antrieb des Füllbandes bewirken. Da das Füllband als Einwegartikel konzipiert ist, ist es wichtig, dass dieses schnell und einfach hergestellt werden kann. Dazu ist vorgesehen, dass zur Bildung des Füllbandes in Umfangsrichtung für die Realisierung eines Formschlusses mindestens zwei Näpfe ineinander gesteckt und die freien Ende des Füllbandes dauerhaft verbunden werden, wobei durch diesen Formschluss eine sehr hohe Belastbarkeit erreicht wird, die auch ermöglicht, dass nach dem Ausbilden der Transfernäpfe die Ränder des Füllbandes auf dessen Arbeitsbreite zugeschnitten werden, da seitliche Ränder zur Gewährleistung insbesondere der Zugfestigkeit nicht erforderlich sind.Drive roller pockets are designed for the positive reception of the transfer cups and drive the filling belt. Since the filling tape is designed as a disposable item, it is important that it can be manufactured quickly and easily. For this purpose, it is provided that to form the filler tape in the circumferential direction for realizing a positive fit, at least two wells are inserted into one another and the free ends of the filler tape are permanently connected, this positive fit achieving a very high load-bearing capacity, which also enables that after the formation the edges of the filler belt are cut to the working width of the transfer cups, since lateral edges are not required to ensure tensile strength in particular.
Ein im Rahmen der Erfindung ganz besonders bevorzugtes Verfahren ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mehrere Füllbänder gebildet, benachbart angeordnet und synchronisiert angetrieben werden, da durch eine derartige parallele Anordnung der Füllbänder auf einfachste Weise eine Erhöhung der Leistungsfähigkeit erreicht wird und damit auch eine gezielte Anpassung an die an das Verfahren gestellte Anforderungen erfolgen kann. Die Synchronisierung der Füllbänder erfolgt dabei in einfachster Weise dadurch, dass über die Antriebsrolle die Synchronisierung benachbarter Füllbänder erfolgt.A method which is particularly preferred in the context of the invention is characterized in that a plurality of filler belts are formed, arranged adjacent and driven in synchronism, since such a parallel arrangement of the filler belts in the simplest way increases the performance and thus also a targeted adaptation to the requirements placed on the process can be met. The filler belts are synchronized in the simplest way by the fact that neighboring filler belts are synchronized via the drive roller.
Da bei dem Verbinden der freien Enden des Füllbandes in diesem Bereich ausgebildete Transfernäpfe beeinträchtigt werden können, ist weiterhin vorgesehen, dass durch ein dem Füllband zugeordneter Sensor der Überlappbereich der ehemals freien Ende des Füllbandes erkannt wird und der Platzierer in Abhängigkeit des Sensorsignals das Ergreifens der Produkte darauf abstimmt, so dass durch ein Bandsaum teilweise verschlossene Transfernäpfe nicht zu einer Produktionsstörung führen können.Since transfer cups formed in this area can be impaired when the free ends of the filler tape are connected, it is further provided that the overlap area of the formerly free end of the filler tape is recognized by a sensor assigned to the filler tape and the placer, depending on the sensor signal, the grasping of the products is coordinated with it so that transfer bowls that are partially closed by a band hem are not closed can lead to a production disruption.
Der die Vorrichtung betreffende Teil der Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung gelöst durch eine Vorrichtung, die gekennzeichnet ist durch ein zur Aufnahme der Produkte gestaltetes Vorratsgefäß, das oberhalb eines Füllbandes angeordnet ist, das in einer in der Anordnung der Näpfe in der zu beladenden Folie entsprechenden Anordnung eine Mehrzahl von Transfernäpfen aufweist, um zwei Umlenkrollen geführt und zu der Folie gerichtet ist, sowie durch einen der gezielten Übergabe durch separates Ergreifen der Produkte aus den Transfernäpfen und Ablegen in den Näpfen der Folie dienenden Platzierer. Bevorzugt ist es dabei, wenn der Platzierer als Pick-and-Place-System gestaltet ist mit einer Mehrzahl von Pickern, insbesondere Saugern oder Greifer, mit denen die Produkte aus den Transfernäfen entfernt, transferiert und in die Näpfe abgegeben werden können und wenn die Picker in einer der Anordnung der Näpfe bzw. Transfernäpfe entsprechenden Anordnung angeordnet sind. Diese Vorrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass für einen Formatwechsel lediglich das Füllband und der Platzierer ausgewechselt werden müssen, dass also nicht eine Vielzahl von Bauteilen bereit zu halten sind, um die Vorrichtung von einem Format der Produkte und deren gewünschte Anordnung in der Folie zu einem anderen Format zu wechseln. Zweckmäßigerweise ist vorgesehen, dass die Umlenkrolle als Antriebsrolle gestaltet und dazu mit einem Antrieb verbunden ist und in ihrer Umfangsflache Napfaufnahmen in einer der Anordnung der Transfernäpfe entsprechenden Anordnung aufweist. Günstig ist es weiterhin, wenn unterhalb des Füllbandes eine Auffangwanne angeordnet ist, da diese einer großflächigen Verschmutzung des Reinraumes entgegenwirkt und das Bauteil darstellt, das zu reinigen ist, während das Füllband selber entsorgt bzw. recycelt wird. Um überschüssige, nicht in die Transfernäpfe des Füllbandes platzierte Produkte in dem Produktionskreislauf zurückzuführen, ist parallel zu dem Füllband ein Transportband zur Rückförderung der überschüssigen auf dem Füllband platzierten Produkte vorgesehen.The part of the object relating to the device is achieved according to the invention by a device which is characterized by a storage vessel designed to hold the products, which is arranged above a filling belt, in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the wells in the film to be loaded has a plurality of transfer cups, is guided around two deflection rollers and is directed towards the film, and also by means of a placer which serves for the targeted transfer by separately gripping the products from the transfer cups and placing them in the cups of the film. It is preferred if the placer is designed as a pick-and-place system with a plurality of pickers, in particular suction cups or grippers, with which the products can be removed from the transfer ports, transferred and released into the bowls, and when the pickers are arranged in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the bowls or transfer bowls. This device is characterized in that only the filler belt and the placer have to be replaced for a format change, that is to say that it is not necessary to keep a large number of components ready to change the device from a format of the products and their desired arrangement in the film to one change format. It is expediently provided that the deflection roller is designed as a drive roller and is connected to a drive for this purpose and has cup receptacles in its circumferential surface in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the transfer cups. It is also expedient if a collecting trough is arranged below the filling belt, since this counteracts a large-scale contamination of the clean room and represents the component that is to be cleaned while the filling belt itself is being disposed of or recycled. In order to return excess products that are not placed in the transfer cups of the filling belt in the production cycle, a conveyor belt is provided parallel to the filling belt for returning the excess products placed on the filling belt.
Eine Erhöhung der Leistungsfähigkeit der Vorrichtung wird erreicht, indem das Füllband mehrfach vorgesehen ist und die Mehrzahl der Füllbänder parallel angeordnet und über die Antriebsrolle synchronisiert sind, für die ein Antrieb ein Servomotor vorgesehen ist. Um zu verhindern, dass auf dem Füllband verbliebene Produkte die Tätigkeit des Platzierers stören, ist oberhalb des Füllbandes, vorzugsweise geneigt zu dessen Förderrichtung, ein Strömungshindernis, insbesondere ein Abstreifer angeordnet, die einen weitergehenden Transfer der Produkte in Förderrichtung unterbinden und diese entgegen der Förderrichtung des Füllbandes zurückwerfen, um die Möglichkeit des Einsortierens in einen Transfernapf erneut zu bieten. Im Rahmen der Erfindung weiterhin bevorzugt ist es, wenn das Vorratsgefäß wie das Füllband mit den Umlenkrollen und dem Antrieb auf einem fahrbaren Gestell angeordnet sind, da dadurch die Möglichkeit geschaffen ist, mit minimalem Produktionsstillstand einen Formatwechsel durchzuführen, nämlich lediglich durch Austausch eines Gestells durch ein anderes, wobei das zuvor verwendete Gestell aus dem Reinraum zur gründlichen Reinigung und Umrüstung entfernt werden kann. Eine weitere ganz besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Satellitenstation vorgesehen ist für die Ausbildung des Füllbandes, wobei das Füllband aus einer Thermoformfolie besteht und in der Satellitenstation ein Formwerkzeug für das Ausbilden der Transfernäpfe auswechselbar angeordnet ist. Da die Satellitenstation nicht im Dauerbetrieb eingesetzt werden uss und somit keine hohe Leistungsfähigkeit erforderlich ist, besteht die Möglichkeit, die auch als Formstation aufzufassende Satellitenstation einfach zu halten und ein einfach gestaltetes Formwerkzeug zu verwenden.An increase in the performance of the device is achieved in that the filler belt is provided several times and the plurality of filler belts are arranged in parallel and synchronized via the drive roller, for which a drive is provided a servomotor. In order to prevent products remaining on the filling belt from interfering with the action of the placer, a flow obstacle, in particular a wiper, is arranged above the filling belt, preferably inclined to its conveying direction, which prevents further transfer of the products in the conveying direction and counteracts the conveying direction of the Throw back the filling belt to offer the possibility of sorting into a transfer bowl again. In the context of the invention it is further preferred if the storage vessel, such as the filling belt with the deflection rollers and the drive, are arranged on a mobile frame, since this creates the possibility of carrying out a format change with minimal production downtime, namely simply by replacing a frame with a other, the previously used rack can be removed from the clean room for thorough cleaning and refitting. Another very particularly preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that a satellite station is provided for the formation of the filling tape, the filling tape consisting of a thermoforming film and a molding tool for the formation of the transfer cups being interchangeably arranged in the satellite station. Since the satellite station is not used in continuous operation and therefore no high performance is required, it is possible to keep the satellite station, which is also to be understood as a molding station, simple and to use a simply designed molding tool.
Wenn die in dem Füllband ausgebildeten Transfernäpfe eine geringere Höhenerstreckung aufweisen als die in denIf the transfer cups formed in the filling belt have a smaller height extension than that in FIGS
Transfernäpfe zu platzierenden Produkte, ist die Tätigkeit des Platzieres erleichtert, wobei infolge des Charakters des Füllbandes als Einwegartikel eine Anpassung ohne weiteres möglich ist.Transfer bowls for products to be placed, the job of placing is facilitated, whereby due to the nature of the filling tape as a disposable item, an adjustment is easily possible.
Zur Unterstützung des Einsortierens der Produkte in die Transfernäpfe ist dem oberen Trumm des Füllbandes eine Schwingplatte zugeordnet .A vibrating plate is assigned to the upper run of the filling belt to support the sorting of the products into the transfer bowls.
Besonders bevorzugt ist es, wenn unterhalb der Platzierer eine Kamera zur Kontrolle der Produkte nach der Entnahme aus den Transfernäpfen vor der der Abgabe in die Näpfe angeordnet ist, da diese Kamera die Kontrolle der Unterseite der Produkte ermöglicht, die sonst nicht für eine derartige Inspektion zugänglich ist. Wird durch dieIt is particularly preferred if a camera for checking the products after removal from the transfer cups is arranged below the placer before the delivery into the cups, since this camera enables the underside of the products to be checked, which would otherwise not be accessible for such an inspection is. Is through the
Kamera ein fehlerhaftes Produkt erkannt, ist auch dessen Lage bekannt, so daß gezielt eine Ausscheidung des das Produkt aufnehmendes Blisters möglich ist. Im folgenden wird die Erfindung an einem in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel näher erläutert; es zeigen:If the camera detects a defective product, its position is also known, so that it is possible to specifically remove the blister that holds the product. The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing; show it:
Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in einer Seitenansicht,1 is a schematic representation of a device according to the invention in a side view,
Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht auf das der Folie zugeordnete Füllband,2 is a plan view of the filler belt associated with the film,
Fig. 3 einen Vergleich der Tiefe des links dargestellten Napfes im Vergleich zu dem rechts abgebildeten Transfernapf,3 shows a comparison of the depth of the bowl shown on the left in comparison with the transfer bowl shown on the right,
Fig. 4 eine schematische Darstellung des formschlüssigen Verbundes der freien Enden des Füllbandes,4 is a schematic representation of the positive connection of the free ends of the filling tape,
Fig. 5 eine schematische Darstellung einer Seitenansicht des um die Antriebsrolle geführten Füllbandes, undFig. 5 is a schematic representation of a side view of the filling belt guided around the drive roller, and
Fig. 6 eine Draufsicht auf das Füllband nach dem abschnittsweisen Formen der Transfernäpfe und Beschneiden der Thermoformfolie in der Satellitenstation.Fig. 6 is a plan view of the filler tape after the transfer cups have been formed in sections and the thermoforming film has been trimmed in the satellite station.
Fig. 1 zeigt eine Vorrichtung, die dazu dient, feste Produkte wie Tabletten, Kapseln, Dragees, Pillen oder dergl . aus einem Vorratsgefäß 1 in die Näpfe 2 einer Folie 3 zu transportieren, wozu die Produkte als Schüttgut aus dem Vorratsgefäß 1 auf ein Füllband 4 überführt werden, das um zwei Umlenkrollen 5 geführt ist und zwischen dem Vorratsgefäß 1 und der Folie 3 verläuft. Das Füllband 4 weist Transfernäpfe 6 auf, die eine der Anordnung der Näpfe 2 in der Folie 3 entsprechende eigene Anordnung aufweisen. Der Antrieb des Füllbandes 4 erfolgt, indem die der Folie 3 zugewandte Umlenkrolle 5 als Antriebsrolle ausgebildet ist und mittels einesFig. 1 shows a device which is used to solid products such as tablets, capsules, dragees, pills or the like. to transport from a storage vessel 1 into the wells 2 of a film 3, for which purpose the products are transferred as bulk goods from the storage vessel 1 to a filling belt 4, which is guided around two deflection rollers 5 and runs between the storage vessel 1 and the film 3. The Filling belt 4 has transfer bowls 6 which have their own arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the bowls 2 in the film 3. The filling belt 4 is driven by the deflection roller 5 facing the film 3 being designed as a drive roller and by means of a
Servomotors als Antrieb angetrieben wird. Die vollständige Füllung der Transfernäpfe 6 in dem Füllband 4 wird sichergestellt durch den geregelten Antrieb, der eine Pilgerschrittbewegung ermöglicht, bei der die Produkte aufgrund ihrer Masse und Trägheit häufigenServo motor is driven as a drive. The complete filling of the transfer cups 6 in the filling belt 4 is ensured by the regulated drive, which enables a pilgrim step movement in which the products accumulate due to their mass and inertia
Beschleunigungen ausgesetzt werden. Zusätzlich ist dafür auch eine Schwingplatte 12 vorgesehen, die ergänzend oder alternativ zur Pilgerschrittbewegung das Einsortieren bewirkt. Wie der Fig.l zu entnehmen ist, ist das obere Trumm des Füllbandes 4 auf einen Teil seiner Länge in Förderrichtung aufwärts geführt, um so die Wirkung der Schwerkraft ausnutzen zu können. Weiterhin ist oberhalb des Füllbandes 4 geneigt zu dessen Förderrichtung ein Strömungshindernis 7, nämlich ein Abstreifer angeordnet, der auf dem bisherigen Förderweg nicht in dieAccelerations are suspended. In addition, a vibrating plate 12 is also provided for this purpose, which, in addition or as an alternative to the pilgrim step movement, effects the sorting. As can be seen from FIG. 1, the upper run of the filling belt 4 is guided upwards over part of its length in the conveying direction, so that the effect of gravity can be exploited. Furthermore, a flow obstacle 7, namely a scraper, is arranged above the filling belt 4 inclined to its conveying direction, which does not enter the previous conveying path
Transfernäpfe 6 einsortierte Produkte aufhält und unter der Wirkung der Schwerkraft zu dem Beginn des Förderweges zurückgleiten lässt und die erneute Möglichkeit des Einsortierens in die Transfernäpfe 6 ermöglicht. Das Füllband 4 ist senkrecht zu der Laufrichtung der Folie 3 ausgerichtet, kann also aus senkrechter Richtung an die Folie 3 herangeführt werden, da das Vorratsgefäß 1 sowie das Füllband 1 mit den Umlenkrollen 5 und dem Antrieb auf einem fahrbaren Gestell 8 angeordnet sind und somit einfach ausgewechselt werden können. Der Vorrichtung ist weiterhin eine in der Zeichnung selber nicht dargestellte Satellitenstation zugeordnet, die der Herstellung des aus einer Thermoformfolie bestehenden Füllbandes 4 dient, wozu die Satellitenstation ein Formwerkzeug für das Ausbilden der Transfernäpfe 6 aufweist. Das Formwerkzeug ist in der Satellitenstation auswechselbar gelagert .Transfer bowls 6 holds sorted products and, under the action of gravity, allows them to slide back to the beginning of the conveying path and enables the possibility of re-sorting into the transfer bowls 6. The filler belt 4 is oriented perpendicular to the running direction of the film 3, so it can be brought up to the film 3 from a vertical direction, since the storage vessel 1 and the filler belt 1 with the deflecting rollers 5 and the drive are arranged on a mobile frame 8 and are therefore simple can be replaced. The device is also assigned a satellite station, not shown in the drawing itself, which is used to produce the filling tape 4 consisting of a thermoforming film, for which purpose the satellite station has a molding tool for forming the transfer cups 6. The molding tool is exchangeably stored in the satellite station.
Teil der Vorrichtung sind weiterhin Platzierer 9, mit denen die Produkte gezielt aus den Transfernäpfen 6 angehoben, transferiert und in die Näpfe der Folie 3 abgelegt werden können, wobei unterhalb der Platzierer 9 eine Kamera 13 zur Kontrolle der Produkte nach der Entnahme aus den Transfernäpfen 6 vor der der Abgabe in die Näpfe 2 angeordnet ist.Part of the device are also placers 9, with which the products can be specifically lifted out of the transfer bowls 6, transferred and placed in the bowls of the film 3, a camera 13 for checking the products after removal from the transfer bowls 6 below the placer 9 is arranged in front of the delivery in the bowls 2.
Fig. 2 zeigt in einer Draufsicht die Anordnung mehrerer Füllbänder 4 parallel zueinander, wobei der synchronisierte Antrieb dieser Füllbänder 4 über die Antriebsrolle gewährleistet wird, in der Taschen 10 für die formschlüssige Aufnahme der Transfernäpfe 6 ausgebildet sind (Fig. 5) .2 shows a top view of the arrangement of a plurality of filling belts 4 parallel to one another, the synchronized drive of these filling belts 4 being ensured via the drive roller, in which pockets 10 are formed for the positive reception of the transfer cups 6 (FIG. 5).
Auf einer derartigen Vorrichtung ist das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren durchführbar, für das zunächst in der Satellitenstation aus den Thermoformfolien die Füllbänder 4 hergestellt werden, wobei die freien Enden der Füllbänder 4 durch die darin ausgebildeten Transfernäpfe 6 formschlüssig und dauerhaft miteinander verbunden werden. Das so gebildete Füllband 4 wird daraufhin um die beiden Umlenkrollen 5 gelegt und der zu der Anordnung der Transfernäpfe 6 passende Platzierer 9 eingebaut. Zu beachten ist, dass für eine Formatanpassung lediglich das Formwerkzeug in der Satellitenstation, die Antriebsrolle sowie der Platzierer 9 auszuwechseln sind, wobei die Vorbereitungen des Formatwechsels weitgehend außerhalb des Produktionsraumes erfolgen können durch die fahrbare Lagerung der Vorrichtung in einem Gestell 8. Nach den vorbereitenden Schritten werden die Produkte aus dem Vorratsgefäß 1 auf das Füllband 4 geschüttet und durch das Füllband 4 nach deren Einsortieren in die Tansfernäpfe 6 zu dem Platzierer 9 gefördert, der jedes Produkt einzeln ergreift und in die Näpfe 2 der Folie 3 transferiert. Ist die Verschleißgrenze oder der tolerierbare Verschmutzungsgrad des Füllbandes 4 erreicht, wird das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren von vorne gestartet und das in der Satellitenstaion erneut produzierte Füllband 4 als Ersatz für das alte Füllband 4 eingesetzt. Zu beachten ist dabei, dass selbstverständlich gleichfalls möglich ist, für einen innerhalb der Lebensdauer des Füllbandes 4 gewünschten Formatwechsels zunächst eine Zwischenlagerung des Füllbandes 4 vorzusehen, bis dieses erneut bis zum Erreichen des Ausschlußkriterieums in den Produktionsprozess eingeführt wird. The method according to the invention can be carried out on such a device, for which the filling tapes 4 are first produced from the thermoforming foils in the satellite station, the free ends of the filling tapes 4 being positively and permanently connected to one another by the transfer cups 6 formed therein. The filler belt 4 thus formed is then placed around the two deflection rollers 5 and the placement device 9 which fits the arrangement of the transfer cups 6 is installed. It should be noted that for a format adjustment only the molding tool in the satellite station, the drive roller and the positioner 9 are to be replaced, the preparations for the format change largely being able to take place outside the production area due to the mobile storage of the device in a frame 8. After the preparatory steps, the products are removed from the storage container 1 the filler belt 4 is poured and conveyed through the filler belt 4 after its sorting into the transfer bowls 6 to the placer 9, which grasps each product individually and transfers it into the bowls 2 of the film 3. If the wear limit or the tolerable degree of contamination of the filler belt 4 has been reached, the method according to the invention is started again and the filler belt 4 produced again in the satellite station is used as a replacement for the old filler belt 4. It should be noted that it is of course also possible to provide intermediate storage of the filling belt 4 for a format change desired within the service life of the filling belt 4 until it is re-introduced into the production process until the exclusion criterion is reached.

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Patentansprüche : Claims:
1. Verfahren zum Überführen von Produkten, insbesondere von Tabletten, Kapseln, Dragees, Pillen oder dergl. aus einem Vorratsgefäß (1) in die Näpfe (2) einer kontinuierlich oder taktweise transportierten Folie (3) , bei dem in einer der Anordnung der Näpfe (2) in der Folie (3) entsprechenden Anordnung Transfernäpfe (6) in einem Füllband (4) ausgebildet werden, bei dem das als Endlosband gestaltete Füllband (4) auf einer ersten und einer zweiten Umlenkrolle (5) positioniert wird für das nachfolgende Beladen mit den Produkten aus dem Vorratsgefäß (1) , deren Sortierung in die Transfernäpfe (6) und deren Transfer zu einer Mehrzahl von Platzierern (9) , durch die die Produkte gezielt aus den Transfernäpfen (6) entnommen und in die Näpfe (2) übergeben werden.1. A method for transferring products, in particular tablets, capsules, dragees, pills or the like. From a storage vessel (1) into the wells (2) of a film (3) which is transported continuously or in cycles, in which one of the arrangement of the wells (2) transfer cups (6) are formed in the arrangement (3) corresponding to the film (3) in a filling belt (4), in which the filling belt (4) designed as an endless belt is positioned on a first and a second deflecting roller (5) for the subsequent loading with the products from the storage vessel (1), their sorting into the transfer bowls (6) and their transfer to a plurality of placers (9), through which the products are specifically removed from the transfer bowls (6) and transferred into the bowls (2) become.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das als Einwegartikel konzipierte Füllband (4) nach Erreichen eines Ausschlußkriteriums von den Umlenkrollen (5) entfernt und entsorgt wird und durch ein neues Füllband ersetzt wird.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the filling belt designed as a disposable article (4) after reaching an exclusion criterion from the deflecting rollers (5) is removed and disposed of and replaced by a new filling belt.
3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Füllband (4) senkrecht zu der Laufrichtung der Folie (3) ausgerichtet wird.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the filling belt (4) is aligned perpendicular to the running direction of the film (3).
4. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oer 2 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Fülband (4) parallel zu der Laufrichtung der Folie (3) ausgerichtet ist 4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the filling belt (4) is aligned parallel to the running direction of the film (3)
5. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest das obere Trumm des Füllbandes (4) auf zumindest einem Teil seiner Länge in Transportrichtung aufwärts geführt wird.5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least the upper run of the filling belt (4) is guided upwards on at least part of its length in the transport direction.
6. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die der Folie (3) zugewandte Umlenkrolle (5) als Antriebsrolle ausgebildet ist und der Antrieb des Füllbandes (4) in einer Pilgerschrittbewegung erfolgt.6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the film (3) facing deflection roller (5) is designed as a drive roller and the drive of the filler belt (4) takes place in a pilgrim step movement.
7. Verfahren nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in der Antriebsrolle Taschen (10) für die formschlüssige Aufnahme der Transfernäpfe (6) ausgebildet sind und den Antrieb des Füllbandes (4) bewirken.7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that in the drive roller pockets (10) for the positive reception of the transfer cups (6) are formed and cause the drive of the filling belt (4).
8. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zur Bildung des Füllbandes (4) in Umfangsrichtung für die Realisierung eines Formschlusses mindestens zwei Transfernäpfe (6) ineinander gesteckt und die freien Enden des Füllbandes (4) dauerhaft verbunden werden.8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that to form the filler tape (4) in the circumferential direction for the realization of a positive connection at least two transfer cups (6) inserted into each other and the free ends of the filler belt (4) are permanently connected.
9. Verfahren nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß nach dem Ausbilden der Transfernäpfe (6) die Ränder des Füllbandes (4) auf dessen Arbeitsbreite zugeschnitten werden.9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that after the formation of the transfer cups (6), the edges of the filling belt (4) are cut to its working width.
10. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mehrere Füllbänder (4) gebildet, benachbart angeordnet und synchronisiert angetrieben werden. 10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a plurality of filling belts (4) are formed, arranged adjacent and driven in synchronization.
11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß über die Antriebsrolle die Synchronisierung benachbarter Füllbänder (4) erfolgt.11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that the synchronization of adjacent filler belts (4) takes place via the drive roller.
12. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß durch ein dem Füllband (4) zugeordneter Sensor der Überlappbereich der ehemals freien Enden des Füllbandes (4) erkannt wird und der Platzierer (9) in Abhängigkeit des Sensorsignals das Ergreifen der Produkte darauf abstimmt.12. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 11, characterized in that the overlap area of the formerly free ends of the filler tape (4) is detected by a sensor assigned to the filler tape (4) and the placer (9) depending on the sensor signal, the gripping of Products matched to it.
13. Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, gekennzeichnet durch ein zur Aufnahme der Produkte gestaltetes Vorratsgefäß (1) , das oberhalb eines Füllbandes (4) angeordnet ist, das in einer der Anordnung der Näpfe (2) in der zu beladenden Folie (3) entsprechenden Anordnung eine Mehrzahl von Transfernäpfen (6) aufweist, um zwei Umlenkrollen (5) geführt und zu der Folie (3) gerichtet ist, sowie durch einen der gezielten Übergabe durch separates Ergreifen der Produkte aus den Transfernäpfen (6) und Ablegen in den Näpfen (2) der Folie (3) dienenden Platzierern (9) .13. An apparatus for performing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by a storage vessel (1) designed for receiving the products, which is arranged above a filling belt (4) which in one of the arrangement of the wells (2) in the Arrangement corresponding to the film (3) to be loaded has a plurality of transfer bowls (6), is guided around two deflecting rollers (5) and is directed towards the film (3), and also by a targeted transfer by seizing the products from the transfer bowls (6 ) and placing in the cups (2) of the film (3) serving placers (9).
14. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Platzierer als Pick-and-Place-System gestaltet sind mit einer Mehrzahl von Pickern, insbesondere Saugern oder Greifer, mit denen die Produkte aus den Transfernäpfen (6) entfernt, transferiert und in die Näpfe (2) abgegeben werden können, und daß die Picker in einer der Anordnung der Näpfe (2) bzw. Transfernäpfe (6) entsprechenden Anordnung angeordnet sind. 14. The apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that the placers are designed as a pick-and-place system with a plurality of pickers, in particular suction cups or grippers, with which the products are removed from the transfer bowls (6), transferred and into the Bowls (2) can be delivered, and that the pickers are arranged in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the bowls (2) or transfer bowls (6).
15. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 13 oder 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Umlenkrolle (5) als Antriebsrolle gestaltet und dazu mit einem Antrieb verbunden ist und in ihrer Umfangsflache Taschen (10) in einer der Anordnung der Transfernäpfe (6) entsprechenden Anordnung aufweist.15. The apparatus of claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the deflecting roller (5) is designed as a drive roller and is connected to a drive for this purpose and has pockets (10) in its circumferential surface in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement of the transfer cups (6).
16. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß unterhalb des Füllbandes eine Auffangwanne (11) angeordnet ist.16. The device according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that a collecting trough (11) is arranged below the filling belt.
17. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß parallel zu dem Füllband (4) ein Transportband zur Rückförderung der überschüssigen auf dem Füllband (4) platzierten Produkt vorgesehen ist .17. Device according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that a conveyor belt for returning the excess on the conveyor belt (4) placed product is provided parallel to the filling belt (4).
18. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 16 oder 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Füllband (4) mehrfach vorgesehen ist, und daß die Mehrzahl der Füllbänder (4) parallel angeordnet und über die Antriebsrolle synchronisiert sind.18. The apparatus according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the filler belt (4) is provided several times, and that the plurality of filler belts (4) are arranged in parallel and synchronized via the drive roller.
19. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 16 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Servomotor für den Antrieb der Antriebsrolle vorgesehen ist.19. Device according to one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that a servo motor is provided for driving the drive roller.
20. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß oberhalb des Füllbandes (4) , vorzugsweise geneigt zu dessen Förderrichtung, ein Strömungshindernis (7) , insbesondere ein Abstreifer angeordnet ist. 20. Device according to one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that above the filling belt (4), preferably inclined to the conveying direction, a flow obstacle (7), in particular a scraper is arranged.
21. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Vorratsgefäß (1) sowie das Füllband (4) mit den Umklenkrollen (5) und dem Antrieb auf einem fahrbaren Gestell (8) angeordnet sind.21. Device according to one of claims 13 to 20, characterized in that the storage vessel (1) and the filler belt (4) with the cycle rollers (5) and the drive are arranged on a mobile frame (8).
22. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Satellitenstation vorgesehen ist für die Ausbildung des Füllbandes (4) .22. Device according to one of claims 13 to 21, characterized in that a satellite station is provided for the formation of the filler tape (4).
23. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Füllband (4) aus einer Thermoformfolie besteht und in der Satellitenstation ein Formwerkzeug für das Ausbilden der Transfernäpfe (6) auswechselbar angeordnet ist.23. The device according to claim 22, characterized in that the filler tape (4) consists of a thermoforming film and a molding tool for the formation of the transfer cups (6) is interchangeably arranged in the satellite station.
24. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 23, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die in dem Füllband (4) ausgebildeten Transfernäpfe (6) eine geringere Höhenerstreckung aufweisen als die in den Transfernäpfen (6) zu platzierenden Produkte.24. Device according to one of claims 13 to 23, characterized in that the transfer cups (6) formed in the filling belt (4) have a smaller height than the products to be placed in the transfer cups (6).
25. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 24, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem oberen Trumm des Füllbandes (4) eine Schwingplatte (12) zugeordnet ist.25. The device according to one of claims 13 to 24, characterized in that the upper run of the filling belt (4) is assigned a vibrating plate (12).
26. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 25, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß unterhalb der Platzierer (9) eine Kamera (13) zur Kontrolle der Produkte nach der Entnahme aus den Transfernäpfen (6) vor der der Abgabe in die Näpfe (2) angeordnet ist. 26. Device according to one of claims 13 to 25, characterized in that a camera (13) for checking the products after removal from the transfer bowls (6) before the dispensing in the bowls (2) is arranged below the placer (9) is.
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