Cassette for receiving flexible packs, as well as method for the formation of a group of packs
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B65B-035/50
B65B-035/30
출원번호
US-0162360
(2006-01-26)
등록번호
US-8316624
(2012-11-27)
국제출원번호
PCT/NL2006/050016
(2006-01-26)
§371/§102 date
20080728
(20080728)
국제공개번호
WO2007/086725
(2007-08-02)
발명자
/ 주소
Prakken, Nicolaas Martin
출원인 / 주소
Blueprint Holding B.V.
대리인 / 주소
Young & Thompson
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
3인용 특허 :
2
초록▼
Cassette system with cassette (17, 27, 37, 47) and method for grouping a number of flexible packs (10). It is proposed that the cassette be produced from two parts which are hinged with respect to one another, one or more flexible packs being placed in each part. The parts of the cassette with the f
Cassette system with cassette (17, 27, 37, 47) and method for grouping a number of flexible packs (10). It is proposed that the cassette be produced from two parts which are hinged with respect to one another, one or more flexible packs being placed in each part. The parts of the cassette with the flexible pack or flexible packs placed thereon are then moved relative to one another, and more particularly are rotated, in order thus to obtain a group of packs where the packs lie close together. The group thus obtained is then placed in an outer pack such as a box.
대표청구항▼
1. A method for packing a plurality of flexible packs, comprising: placing the plurality of flexible packs from a feed in a cassette at a placing position; forming a group of packs by moving said plurality of flexible packs inside said cassette to a formation position; andtransferring the group thus
1. A method for packing a plurality of flexible packs, comprising: placing the plurality of flexible packs from a feed in a cassette at a placing position; forming a group of packs by moving said plurality of flexible packs inside said cassette to a formation position; andtransferring the group thus formed from said cassette into an outer pack,wherein said plurality of flexible packs undergo a rotational movement through an angle of at least 60° from said placing position to said formation position. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of flexible packs are placed in said cassette in two sub-groups, each with different orientations, and said sub-groups are moved towards one another at said formation position. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein said sub-groups are moved towards one another until they are in essentially the same orientation. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein after movement of said sub-groups a further flexible pack is added to the group thus formed. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein said cassette comprises a bottom and a plurality of side walls and the transfer of said group into the outer pack comprises sliding said group over the bottom of said cassette. 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein said movement of said sub-groups comprises a rotation. 7. A system for packing a plurality of flexible packs containing at least some product in a box, comprising: a feed configured for providing the plurality of flexible packs;a cassette configured for receiving a number of the plurality of flexible packs, forming the packs into a group, and delivering the group from the cassette into the box;a device configured for receiving a number of the plurality of flexible packs, arranging said packs into a group, and delivering said group into the box other than said cassette device, said device including:two bottom portions;a plurality of side walls, each adjacent to one of the bottom portions;a plurality of corners, each corresponding between each of the bottom portions and side walls; anda moveable member connecting the two bottom portions, said two bottom portions and plurality of side walls being movable in such a way between one of a receiving position and a formation position,wherein in the receiving position said flexible packs rest essentially on said plurality of side walls with said plurality of corners being proximate to each other and in the formation position said plurality of flexible packs rest essentially on said bottom with said plurality of corners being remote from each other. 8. The system according to claim 7, wherein said moveable member provides said bottom portions and said plurality of side walls to be moved through an angle of at least 60°. 9. The system according to claim 7, wherein said formation position corresponds to a transfer position for removing said plurality of flexible packs from the cassette. 10. The system according to claim 7, wherein said two bottom portions can rotate with respect to one another by said movable member. 11. The system according to claim 7, wherein said movable member includes a hinge. 12. The system according to claim 11, wherein said two bottom portions are hinged near a free end away from said side walls. 13. The system according to claim 11, wherein said two bottom portions are connected together solely by the hinge. 14. The system according to claim 7, wherein at least one of said two bottom portions and said plurality of side walls are provided with means for gripping flexible packs. 15. The system according to claim 14, wherein said means for gripping comprise suction cups. 16. A system for packing a plurality of flexible packs containing at lease some product in a box, comprising: a feed configured for providing the plurality of flexible packs;a cassette configured for receiving a number of the plurality of flexible packs, forming the packs into a group, and delivering the group from the cassette into the box;a device configured for receiving a number of the plurality of flexible packs, arranging said packs into a group, and delivering said group into the box other than said cassette device, said device including:a bottom;a plurality of side walls adjacent to the bottom; anda plurality of corners corresponding between the bottom and side walls,wherein said plurality of side walls being pivotable and have a discharge extremity adjacent to said bottom and a pivot extremity remote from said bottom, andwherein said bottom and plurality of side walls being movable by said pivot extremity in such a way between one of a receiving position and a formation position, that in the receiving position said flexible packs rest essentially on said plurality of side walls with said plurality of corners being proximate to each other, and in the formation position said plurality of flexible packs rest essentially on said bottom with said plurality of corners being remote from each other. 17. The system according to claim 16, wherein said formation position corresponds to a transfer position for removing said plurality of flexible packs from the cassette. 18. The system according to claim 17, wherein at least one robot is provided for at least one of said bottom part and said plurality of side walls. 19. The system according to claim 16, wherein at least one of said bottom and said plurality of side walls are provided with means for gripping flexible packs. 20. The system according to claim 19, wherein said means for gripping comprise cups. 21. A system for packing a plurality of flexible packs containing at least some product in a box, comprising: a feed configured for providing the plurality of flexible packs;a cassette configured for receiving a number of said plurality of flexible packs, forming said plurality of flexible packs into a group, and delivering said group from the cassette into the box other than said cassette, the cassette comprising:a bottom;a plurality of adjacent side walls; anda plurality of corresponding corners between the bottom and the plurality of side walls,wherein said corners of said cassette can be moved relative to one another from a pick-up position when receiving said plurality of flexible packs to a formation position for the formation of said group of the plurality of flexible packs, that in the receiving position said plurality of flexible packs rest essentially on said plurality of side walls with said corners being proximate to each other, and in the formation position said plurality of flexible packs rest essentially on said bottom with said corners being remote from each other,wherein said bottom comprises two bottom parts that can be moved relative to one another, wherein each side wall is joined to one of the two bottom parts, and a carrier for outer ones of said group of the plurality of flexible packs. 22. The system according to claim 21, wherein said feed comprises a robot which transfers the plurality of flexible packs to said cassette. 23. A system for packing a plurality of flexible packs containing at least some product in a box, comprising: a feed configured for providing the plurality of flexible packs;a cassette configured for receiving a number of the plurality of flexible packs, forming said plurality of flexible packs into a group, and delivering said group from the box into the box other than said cassette, the cassette comprising:a bottom;a plurality of adjacent side walls; andcorresponding corners between the bottom and side walls,wherein said corners of said cassette can be moved relative to one another from a receiving position when receiving said plurality of flexible packs to a formation position for the formation of said group of the plurality of flexible packs, that in the receiving position said plurality of flexible packs rest essentially on said side walls with said corners being proximate to each other, and in the formation position said plurality of flexible packs rest essentially on said bottom with said corners being remote from each other, andwherein said plurality of side walls being pivotable and have a discharge extremity adjacent to said bottom and a pivot extremity remote from said bottom and a carrier for outer packs. 24. The system according to claim 23, wherein said feed comprises a robot, which transfers the plurality of flexible packs to said cassette. 25. The system according to claim 24, wherein there is always one robot for a bottom-side wall.
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