SI9600340A - Vacuum clamped container - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention deals with a vacuum clamped container, suitable for example for liquids, particularly glass or pet bottles or any other similar packaging used for consumer beverages. The invention is based on the problem how to improve the container so that clamping is possible for example on filling and packing devices and thus handling and relocating the container with the help of pneumatic or vacuum clamps at least in its axial direction is made possible. According to the invention the container body (1) features only one clamping area (4) based on a preferably in the circular direction located, geometrically as perfectly smooth external surface (41) as possible. It's particularly desirable if the specified clamping area (4) is made like a truncated sphere featuring an even external surface (41) and where the angle (beta) between the outer surface (41) of the clamping area (4) and the longitudinal axis (10) of the container is between 30 and 60 degrees, preferably 45 degrees.

Description

Translated fromSlovenian

Vakuumsko prižemljiv zalogovnikVacuum clamping tank

Izum se nanaša na vakuumsko prižemljiv zalogovnik, primeren npr. za tekočine, zlasti na steklenicam oz. plastenkam glede na namen uporabe sorodno embalažo, uporabno za polnjenje pijač za široko potrošnjo.The invention relates to a vacuum clamping tank, suitable e.g. for liquids, especially on bottles or bottles, depending on the purpose of use, packagings suitable for bottling consumer goods.

Pričujoči izum temelji na problemu, kako zalogovnik, v splošnem sestoječ iz lahkega in razmeroma deformabilnega gradiva, npr. iz vsakokratnemu namenu uporabe zalogovnika primerne umetne mase, izpopolniti do te mere, da bo med transportom npr. na polnilnih ali pakimih napravah možno prižemanje in s tem prijemanje oz. premeščanje zalogovnika s pomočjo ustreznih pnevmatskih oz. vakuumskih prižemal vsaj v njegovi aksialni smeri.The present invention is based on the problem of how a stockpot generally consists of lightweight and relatively deformable material, e.g. for the specific purpose of using a suitable plastic container, to be perfected to the extent that during transport, e.g. on the charging or packing devices, it is possible to press and thereby hold or moving the hopper with the help of suitable pneumatic or. vacuum clamps at least in its axial direction.

Med polnjenjem steklenic, plastenk in podobnih zalogovnikov zlasti na množinskih polnilnih linijah in pakimih strojih se vselej pojavlja vrsta logističnih problemov pri zagotavljaju ustreznih transportnih poti posameznih zalogovnikov. Običajno ni težko zagotoviti ustreznega poteka zalogovnikov v glavni pretočni smeri. V splošnem tudi ni težko razvrščati zalogovnikov v različnih smereh v horizontalni ravnini, npr. pri razvrščanju ali izločanju zalogovnikov. Pač pa se pri premikih v vertikalni smeri pokaže vrsta težav, zlasti na področju učinkovitosti prijemanja zalogovnikov.While filling bottles, bottles and similar containers, especially on bulk filling lines and packing machines, there are always a number of logistical problems in ensuring the proper transport routes of individual storage tanks. It is usually not difficult to ensure the proper flow of hoppers in the main flow direction. In general, it is also not difficult to sort containers in different directions in the horizontal plane, e.g. when sorting or eliminating stockpiles. However, there are a number of problems with vertical shifts, especially in the field of storage grip efficiency.

Prijemanje od spodaj namreč ni vselej možno, prijemanje s pomočjo v horizontalni ravnim (prečno glede na zalogovnik) premakljivih prijemal pa ni vselej zanesljivo. Ne glede na to, da so tudi sama prijemala običajno razmeroma zapletena, je vselej tečko vnaprej določiti silo, s katero naj bi bil zalogovnik držan. Če je sila premajhna, namreč zalogovnik zaradi lastne teže lahko zdrsne iz oprijema. Če pa bi bila sila prevelika, ni izključena možnost poškodb zalogovnika. Problem je še zlasti pereč zaradi v splošnem zelo spremenljivih pogojev pri polnjenju in med transportom zalogovnikov (vlaga, maščobe, kondenz) kot tudi zaradi samih geometrijskih razmer na površini zalogovnika (etikete, vključki, izbočitve in podobno). Če je tovrstno prijemanje še nekako sprejemljivo pri steklenicah, je običajno močno oteženo pri plastenkah. Pri slednjih so stene zalogovnika v splošnem dokaj deformabilne in se pod silo prijemal lahko vbočijo do te mere, da plastenke sploh ni možno zgrabiti. Zato je zlasti problematika manipulacije s plastenkami izjemno pereča.It is not always possible to grip from below, and it is not always reliable to grip with the aid of horizontally flat (transverse to the hopper) movable grips. Despite the fact that the grips themselves are usually relatively complex, it is always difficult to determine in advance the force with which the tank is to be held. If the force is too small, because of its weight, the tank can slip out of its grip. However, if the force was too large, the possibility of damage to the tank could not be ruled out. The problem is particularly acute due to the generally highly variable loading conditions and during the transport of the storage tanks (moisture, grease, condensation), as well as due to the geometric conditions on the surface of the storage tank (labels, inclusions, protrusions and the like). If this kind of grip is still acceptable in bottles, it is usually very difficult for bottles. In the latter case, the walls of the storage tank are generally quite deformable and, under the force of the grips, they can be bent to such an extent that the bottle cannot even be grabbed. Therefore, the problem of bottle manipulation in particular is extremely pressing.

Pri vakuumsko prižemljivem zalogovniku, ki v splošnem obsega votlo, z vsaj v bistvu ravnim dnom opremljeno telo, kot tudi vsaj eno izstopno odprtino v območju ustreznega vratu, je na telesu zalogovnika na voljo vsaj eno prižemalno območje, zasnovano s prednostno v cirkulami smeri sklenjeno, geometrijsko kar najbolj pravilno gladko zunanjo površino in je razen tega prednostno izveden kot plastenka.In the case of a vacuum clamping container, which generally comprises a hollow, substantially flat bottomed body, as well as at least one outlet opening in the region of the corresponding neck, there is at least one clamping region at the body of the hopper, preferably arranged in circular directions, geometrically as smooth as possible the outer surface and is preferably preferably made as a bottle.

Omenjeno prižemalno območje je prednostno razporejeno v neposredni bližini vratu in izvedeno kot prisekan koničen odsek z ravno in gladko zunanjo površino, pri čemer znaša kot med zunanjo površino prižemalnega območja in vzdolžno osjo zalogovnika med 30° in 60°, prednostno okoli 45°. Pri tem je debelina stene v prižemalnem območju vsaj nekoliko večja kot v preostalih območjih telesa (1) zalogovnika, dopuščajoč izjemo v območju vratu in/ali dna. Vrat zalogovnika je opremljen bodisi z navojem ali prirejen za prejem takoimenovanega kronskega zamaška.Said clamping area is preferably arranged in close proximity to the neck and constructed as a truncated conical section with a flat and smooth outer surface, the angle between the outer surface of the clamping area and the longitudinal axis of the hopper being between 30 ° and 60 °, preferably about 45 °. In this case, the wall thickness in the downstream region is at least slightly greater than in the remaining areas of the body (1) of the hopper, allowing for an exception in the neck and / or bottom area. The neck of the hopper is fitted with either a thread or adapted to receive the so-called crown cap.

Izum bo v nadaljevanju podrobneje opisan na osnovi primera izvedbe, prikazanega na priloženi skici, pri tem pa kaže sl. 1 zalogovnik v perspektivi, in sl. 2 zalogovnik po sl. 1 v prerezu v diametralni ravnini.The invention will now be described in further detail based on the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawing, with reference to FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the container, and FIG. 2 is a container according to FIG. 1 in cross section in the diametral plane.

Zalogovnik po izumu je v splošnem izveden kot votla posoda, prirejena za prejem prednostno sicer tekočin, povsem generalizirano pa česarkoli. Nadalje je tovrstna posoda v splošnem opremljena z vsaj eno odprtino, ki jo je možno zapreti z ustreznim zapiralnim sredstvom, npr. zamaškom, ki pa na skici ni posebej prikazan.The hopper according to the invention is generally designed as a hollow container adapted to receive preferably otherwise liquids and completely generalized anything. Further, such a container is generally provided with at least one opening that can be closed with a suitable closure means, e.g. stopper, which is not specifically shown in the sketch.

V pričujočem primeru je zalogovnik po izumu izveden kot zalogovnik za prejem in shranjevanje tekočin, zlasti pijač za široko potrošnjo. Ker je kot gradivo zalogovnika v pričujočem primeru izbrana glede na namen uporabe ustrezna umetna snov, npr, plastična masa, zlasti na osnovi polietilena, je zalogovnik torej izveden kot plastenka.In the present case, the hopper according to the invention is designed as a hopper for receiving and storing liquids, especially consumer drinks. Since, in the present case, a suitable plastic material, such as plastic, especially based on polyethylene, has been selected for the purpose of the reservoir in the present case, the reservoir is therefore made as a plastic bottle.

Plastenka v danem primeru sestoji iz v bistvu valjastega telesa 1, ki je spodaj opremljeno z vsaj v bistvu ravnim dnom 2, ki v splošnem omogoča predvsem stabilno postavitev zalogovnika oz. plastenke na podlago. Razen tega je plastenka opremljena z odprtino, ki se nahaja v območju v bistvu okroglega cevastega vratu 3, ki je v danem primeru izveden osno-simetrično glede na preostale dele plastenke. Vrat 3 je v danem primeru opremljen z navojem 31, v splošnem pa je lahko tudi drugače izveden, npr. prirejen za zapiranje s takoimenovanim in strokovnjaku znanim kronskim zamaškom.The bottle, as the case may be, consists of a substantially cylindrical body 1, which is provided below with at least a substantially flat bottom 2, which generally permits, in particular, a stable positioning of the storage tank or a bottles to the base. In addition, the bottle is provided with an opening located in the region of a substantially circular tubular neck 3, which is optionally axially symmetrical with respect to the remaining parts of the bottle. The neck 3 is optionally provided with a thread 31, but in general it may also be otherwise implemented, e.g. adapted for closure with the so-called and expertly known crown cap.

Pri pričujočem izumu je zalogovnik opremljen s prižemalnim območjem 4, ki je v splošnem zasnovano z gladko, geometrijsko kar najbolj pravilno in v cirkulami smeri prednostno sklenjeno zunanjo površino 41. Najbolj prednostno je prižemalno območje 4 izvedeno kot prisekano konično območje, ki je razporejeno na telesu 1 zalogovnika neposredno pod vratom 3 oz. temu pripadajočo odprtino. Zlasti je prednostno, če je stena 40 prižemalnega območja 4 zalogovnika še dodatno odebeljena.In the present invention, the hopper is provided with a clamping region 4, which is generally designed with a smooth, geometrically correct and preferably circular outer surface 41. Most preferably, the clamping zone 4 is designed as a truncated conical region arranged on the body 1 stockpot directly under the door 3 oz. the associated opening. It is particularly advantageous if the wall 40 of the storage compartment area 4 is further thickened.

Tudi pri izdelavi plastenk je brez nadaljnjega in ob povsem sprejemljivih stroških možno zagotoviti, da je vsaj prižemalno območje 4 ne glede na ostale dele plastenke izvedeno v razmeroma ozkem tolerančnem območju, s primemo gladko površino in daje razen tega tudi primemo togo.Even in the manufacture of bottles, it is possible, without further ado and at perfectly acceptable costs, to ensure that at least the clamping area 4 is carried out in a relatively narrow tolerance range, regardless of the other parts of the bottle, with a smooth surface and a rigid surface.

Kadar je prižemalno območje 4 zalogovnika izvedeno kot prisekan koničen odsek, je zlasti prednostno, če znaša kot β med površino 41 prižemalnega območja in vzdolžno osjo 10 zalogovnika med 30° in 60°, prednostno okoli 45°.When the clamping area 4 of the hopper is designed as a truncated conical section, it is particularly preferred if the angle β between the surface 41 of the hopping area and the longitudinal axis 10 of the hopper is between 30 ° and 60 °, preferably about 45 °.

Dejstvo, da je zalogovnik po izumu opremljen s tako zasnovanim prižemalnim območjem 4, odločilno pripomore k pridobitvi povsem nove razsežnosti glede možnosti prijemanja tovrstnih zalogovnikov oz. plastenk. S primemo zasnovanim pnevmatskim prijemalom (zlasti vakuumskim prižemalom), ki na skici sicer ni posebej prikazano, je namreč možno seči do plastenke od zgoraj navzdol, torej v aksialni smeri plastenke oz. v smeri osi 10 in torej proti dnu 2. Ko ustrezno prižemalo naleže na površino 41 prižemalnega območja 4, je zaradi prej omenjenih značilnosti prižemalnega območja 4 po prižetju možno plastenko premikati tudi v njeni aksialni smeri.The fact that the hopper according to the invention is provided with such a designed clamping area 4, decisively contributes to the acquisition of a whole new dimension regarding the possibility of gripping such hoppers or. plastenk. By means of a pneumatically designed pneumatic gripper (especially a vacuum clamp), which is not specifically shown in the sketch, it is possible to cut to the bottle from the top down, ie in the axial direction of the bottle or. in the direction of the axis 10, and therefore towards the bottom 2. When the corresponding clamp adheres to the surface 41 of the clamping area 4, due to the aforementioned characteristics of the clamping zone 4, it is possible to move the bottle in its axial direction upon clamping.

Na ta način je rešena vrsta logističnih problemov, vezanih na transport in premeščanje plastenk bodisi med polnjenjem ali embaliranjem le-teh, npr. v kartone, na palete in podobno.This solves a series of logistical problems related to the transportation and relocation of bottles, either during filling or packaging, for example. in cartons, pallets and the like.

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PATENTNI ZAHTEVKIPATENT APPLICATIONS1. Vakurnsko prižemljiv zalogovnik, obsegajoč votlo, z vsaj v bistvu ravnim dnom (2) opremljeno telo (1) kot tudi vsaj eno izstopno odprtino v območju ustreznega vratu (3), označen s tem, da je na telesu (1) zalogovnika na voljo vsaj eno prižemalno območje (4), zasnovano s prednostno v cirkulami smeri sklenjeno, geometrijsko kar najbolj pravilno gladko zunanjo površino (41).A vacuum clamping container comprising a hollow, substantially flat bottom (2) fitted body (1) as well as at least one outlet opening in the region of a corresponding neck (3), characterized in that it is located on the body (1) of at least one clamping region (4) is provided, preferably with a circularly arranged, geometrically as smooth outer surface as possible (41).2. Zalogovnik po zahtevku 1, označen s tem, daje izveden kot plastenka.2. A container according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made as a bottle.3. Zalogovnik po zahtevku 1 ali 2, označen s tem, daje prižemalno območje (4) razporejeno v neposredni bližini vratu (3).A container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the gripping area (4) is arranged in the immediate vicinity of the neck (3).4. Zalogovnik po kateremkoli od predhodnih zahtevkov, označen s tem, da je prižemalno območje (4) izvedeno kot prisekan koničen odsek z ravno in gladko zunanjo površino (41).A container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gripping area (4) is made as a truncated conical section with a flat and smooth outer surface (41).5. Zalogovnik po predhodnem zahtevku, označen s tem, da znaša kot (β) med zunanjo površino (41) prižemalnega območja (4) in vzdolžno osjo (10) zalogovnika med 30° in 60°, prednostno okoli 45°.Storage tank according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the angle (β) between the outer surface (41) of the gripping area (4) and the longitudinal axis (10) of the storage tank is between 30 ° and 60 °, preferably about 45 °.6. Zalogovnik po kateremkoli od predhodnih zahtevkov, označen s tem, da je debelina stene (40) v prižemalnem območju (4) vsaj nekoliko večja kot v preostalih območjih telesa (1) zalogovnika.A container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the thickness of the wall (40) in the downstream region (4) is at least slightly greater than in the remaining areas of the body (1) of the container.7. Zalogovnik po kateremkoli od predhodnih zahtevkov, označen s tem, da je debelina stene (40) v prižemalnem območju (4) vsaj nekoliko večja kot v preostalih območjih telesa (1) zalogovnika, z izjemo območja vratu (3) in/ali dna (2).A container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the thickness of the wall (40) in the downstream region (4) is at least slightly greater than in the remaining areas of the body (1) of the container, with the exception of the neck area (3) and / or bottom (2).8. Zalogovnik po kateremkoli od predhodnih zahtevkov, označen s tem, da je vrat (2) zalogovnika opremljen z navojem (31).A container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the neck (2) of the container is provided with a thread (31).9. Zalogovnik po kateremkoli od zahtevkov 1-7, označen s tem, da je vrat (3) zalogovnika prirejen za prejem takoimenovanega kronskega zamaška.9. A hopper according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the hopper neck (3) is adapted to receive a so-called crown cap.