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EP2731207B1
EP2731207B1 EP12191626.6A EP12191626A EP2731207B1 EP 2731207 B1 EP2731207 B1 EP 2731207B1 EP 12191626 A EP12191626 A EP 12191626A EP 2731207 B1 EP2731207 B1 EP 2731207B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for separating and conveying cable sleeves to an assembly tool for mounting the separated cable sleeves on the cable, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • cable grommets In the manufacture of cables or cable harnesses, cable grommets often have to be attached to the same.
  • the cable grommets are assembled using an assembly tool known per se on a system known per se.
  • both cables and cable grommets are constantly being conveyed to the assembly point or to the assembly tool.
  • a bulk container is usually filled with the cable grommets to be processed, from which the cable grommets loosely received in the bulk container are removed during manufacture.
  • separating devices are known from the prior art, which remove the cable grommets from the bulk container and feed them to the assembly tool in an orderly manner, i.e. sequentially, for mounting the cable grommets on the cable.
  • the EP 1 689 049 B1 a device for fitting grommets to electrical cables consisting of a base module for carrying a grommet module and a fitting module, the grommet module providing the grommets to be fitted to the fitting module in the correct position and the fitting module fitting the cables with the grommets.
  • the nozzle module which consists of the nozzle storage device and the conveyor device, can be attached to the base module in a pluggable manner.
  • the drum conveyor used is comparatively voluminous, in particular if a long production time is to be ensured without refilling the spout store, and the machine for loading spouts therefore requires a relatively large footprint.
  • the DE 19901439 C1 discloses a sorting magazine for storing loose small parts, with a trough-shaped storage container having a front wall and a magazine base plate, which has a filling opening for the small parts and an inclined bottom wall has subsequent opening in the base plate.
  • a trough-shaped storage container having a front wall and a magazine base plate, which has a filling opening for the small parts and an inclined bottom wall has subsequent opening in the base plate.
  • the magazine base plate has a plate cutout which encompasses the opening and which is formed into a unit with the walls delimiting the storage container.
  • the opening in the magazine base plate extends over the entire height and essentially over the entire width of the storage container and only has an inwardly protruding tab as a bearing for the axis of rotation of the running part.
  • CA 2254017 A1 discloses a system for aligning test tubes which are present in a disordered manner in a storage container which has a slot-shaped opening running over the entire height of the container.
  • a partition is used to separate two volumes in the bulk container.
  • a stirrer disk is provided to, if necessary - ie only if the test tubes have caused a blockage - to stimulate or bring about the transport of the tubes between the two volumes through an opening connecting these two volumes.
  • the WO2011 / 158145 A1 discloses a device for applying cable grommets to a cable, which has a bulk container for receiving a plurality of loose cable grommets, a conveying device for separating the cable grommets located in the bulk container and for conveying the isolated cable grommets to an assembly point and an assembly device for mounting the conveyed cable grommets on the Includes cable.
  • the conveying device comprises an endless, ring-shaped conveying means protruding into the bulk container, as well as receiving means for receiving the cable grommets.
  • the receiving means are arranged on the conveying means on the inside of said ring.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide an improved device for applying cable grommets to a cable, in particular a compact unit, which nevertheless allows the longest possible operating time without refilling.
  • the refilling itself should be as simple and quick as possible, even for inexperienced operators.
  • the device comprises a bulk container for receiving a plurality of loose cable sleeves and a conveying device for conveying the loose cable sleeves located in the bulk container to a separation and transport device.
  • this device is characterized in that a partition is arranged in the transition area from the bulk container to the conveying device and a passage opening with a narrowed cross section is provided in the partition below the maximum possible filling height of the cable sleeves. This avoids clogging or overloading of the conveying device, even when the bulk container is heavily filled, and ensures a long, trouble-free production time.
  • the separation is preferably transparent.
  • the passage opening is just above the bottom or the deepest section of the bulk container.
  • the lower edge of the passage opening is preferably at the bottom of the bulk container in order to enable the bulk container to be completely emptied during production.
  • the bulk container preferably forms a structural unit with at least the conveying device, preferably additionally with the separating and transporting device.
  • the bulk container is designed as a separate component that can be coupled to the conveying device.
  • pre-filled bulk containers can be kept ready and empty containers can be exchanged for pre-filled containers quickly and easily.
  • the passage opening is designed to be closable.
  • the cross-sectional constriction according to the invention is preferably combined with a conveying device which comprises an endless, ring-shaped conveying means protruding into the bulk container and receiving means for receiving the cable grommets, the receiving means being arranged on the conveying means on the inside of said ring.
  • a conveying device which comprises an endless, ring-shaped conveying means protruding into the bulk container and receiving means for receiving the cable grommets, the receiving means being arranged on the conveying means on the inside of said ring.
  • a conveying device which comprises an endless, ring-shaped conveying means protruding into the bulk container and receiving means for receiving the cable grommets, the receiving means being arranged on the conveying means on the inside of said ring.
  • Such a conveyor is for example from the WO2011 / 158145 known, and allows a smaller size with low noise and energy consumption.
  • roller around which the conveyor is guided is arranged on the inside of the ring formed by the conveyor. In this way, a frictional force when the conveying means is moving can advantageously be kept low.
  • the named roller can be provided as a counter-roller of a drive roller pressing from the outside on the conveying means, so that the driving force can be transmitted well to the conveying means.
  • Fig. 1 shows a first, simple embodiment of a device 1 according to the invention for applying cable grommets (not shown) to a cable (not shown).
  • the device 1 comprises a bulk container for receiving a plurality of loose cable grommets and a conveying device 3 for conveying the cable grommets, which are preferably located in the bulk container 2, to a subsequent separating and transporting device 9.
  • the cable sleeves could alternatively also be brought into the area by means of additional conveying devices (not shown, for example conveyor belts, screw conveyors, etc.) the conveyor 3 are brought.
  • additional conveying devices not shown, for example conveyor belts, screw conveyors, etc.
  • the conveyor 3 are brought.
  • the hopper 2, as in Fig. 2 is also recognizable, are omitted.
  • a cross-sectional constriction 5 is provided in the transition area 4 to the conveyor 3.
  • This cross-sectional constriction 5 can be adapted to optimize its effect on the size and geometry of the respective cable grommets fed to the conveying device 3 or received in the bulk container 2.
  • the cross-sectional constriction 5 is designed as a passage opening for the cable sleeves in the area of the conveyor 3. So that the view into the transition area 4 and the sorting area at the beginning of the separating and transport device 9 is ensured, the partition 6 or partition between the bulk container 2 and the conveying device 3 is preferably made transparent. If necessary, the entire bulk container 2 can also be made transparent in order to be able to check its fill level and / or the type of cable grommets contained therein.
  • the cross-sectional constriction 5 or passage opening is below the maximum possible filling height of the cable grommets in the bulk container 2 in order to avoid clogging or overloading of the conveyor 3 even when the bulk container 2 is still high.
  • the cross-sectional constriction 5 or passage opening lies below flush with the bottom or the deepest section of the bulk container 2.
  • the bulk container 2 forms a structural unit with at least the conveying device 3, preferably with the entire device 1. This serves also the process reliability, since no bulk container 2 loaded with wrong cable sleeves can be connected.
  • an empty container can be exchanged for a pre-filled container in a simple and quick manner, in order to keep production interruptions as short as possible and at the same time to reduce the amount of work and time required for manual filling.
  • the cross-sectional constriction or passage opening 5 in the partition 6 or partition wall is designed to be closable.
  • a processing system for which the device 1 according to the invention, as well as a nozzle assembly device connected downstream of the device 1, each represents a subcomponent, is usually covered with a hood.
  • the device 1 itself typically has a cover (not shown) that extends over the bulk container 2 and also the conveyor device 3, which then also preferably has an opening for refilling the cable grommets.
  • This cover prevents the nozzles from being blown out of the bulk container, for example when processing small cable grommets, in which compressed air is typically used. Since the hood of the processing plant has to be opened during refilling and this has to be stopped, the refilling time and the refilling interval, which becomes shorter with the size of the cable grommets, reduce the production output.
  • a pipe is advantageously provided which is directed through the hood of the processing plant and also through the opening of the cover of the device 1 into the bulk container 2. This means that it can be refilled via this pipe without stopping the processing plant and thus without interrupting production.
  • FIG. 1 Preferred is the cross-sectional constriction 5 according to the invention or that in connection with Fig. 2
  • a conveying device 3 which comprises an endless, annular conveying means 7 with receiving means 8 provided thereon for receiving the cable grommets.
  • This conveying means 7 protrudes into the area of the bulk container 2 filled with cable sleeves.
  • the approximately shovel-shaped receiving means 8 are typically arranged on the inside of the conveyor 7, as in FIG WO2011 / 158145 is described, the entire content and features of which hereby form an integral part of the present application by reference.
  • At least one roller is arranged on the inside of the ring formed by the conveyor 7, around which the conveyor 7 is guided, which can act, for example, as a counter-roller of a drive roller that presses the conveyor 7 from the outside.
  • a horizontal or inclined section of the separating and transport device 9 protruding into the interior of the said ring of the conveyor 7 is provided, for example a slide or conveyor rail slightly inclined with respect to the horizontal.
  • the cable grommets fall in the area of the top dead center of the conveyor 7 from the receiving means 8 onto the section of the device 9 and are transported by this in sorted and separated form to the assembly point of the grommet assembly device.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Vereinzeln und Fördern von Kabeltüllen zu einem Montagewerkzeug zum Montieren der vereinzelten Kabeltüllen auf das Kabel, gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for separating and conveying cable sleeves to an assembly tool for mounting the separated cable sleeves on the cable, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Bei der Herstellung von Kabeln beziehungsweise Kabelbäumen sind häufig Kabeltüllen auf dieselben aufzubringen. Die Montage der Kabeltüllen erfolgt dabei durch ein an sich bekanntes Montagewerkzeug auf einer an sich bekannten Anlage. Um eine rationelle Fertigung zu ermöglichen, werden stetig sowohl Kabel als auch Kabeltüllen zur Montagestelle beziehungsweise zum Montagewerkzeug gefördert. Üblicherweise wird dazu ein Schüttbehälter mit den zu verarbeitenden Kabeltüllen befüllt, aus dem die lose im Schüttbehälter aufgenommenen Kabeltüllen während der Fertigung entnommen werden. Dazu sind aus dem Stand der Technik Vereinzelungseinrichtungen bekannt, welche die Kabeltüllen aus dem Schüttbehälter entnehmen und dem Montagewerkzeug in einer geordneten Weise, d.h. sequentiell, zur Montage der Kabeltüllen auf das Kabel zuführen.In the manufacture of cables or cable harnesses, cable grommets often have to be attached to the same. The cable grommets are assembled using an assembly tool known per se on a system known per se. In order to enable efficient production, both cables and cable grommets are constantly being conveyed to the assembly point or to the assembly tool. For this purpose, a bulk container is usually filled with the cable grommets to be processed, from which the cable grommets loosely received in the bulk container are removed during manufacture. For this purpose, separating devices are known from the prior art, which remove the cable grommets from the bulk container and feed them to the assembly tool in an orderly manner, i.e. sequentially, for mounting the cable grommets on the cable.

Beispielsweise offenbart die EP 1 689 049 B1 dazu eine Einrichtung zur Tüllenbestückung von elektrischen Kabeln bestehend aus einem Basismodul zum Tragen eines Tüllenmoduls und eines Bestückungsmoduls, wobei das Tüllenmodul die zu bestückenden Tüllen lagerichtig dem Bestückungsmodul bereitstellt und das Bestückungsmodul die Kabel mit den Tüllen bestückt. Das aus Tüllenspeicher und Fördereinrichtung bestehende Tüllenmodul ist dabei steckbar am Basismodul anbringbar. Der verwendete Trommelförderer ist vergleichsweise voluminös, insbesondere wenn eine lange Produktionszeit ohne Nachfüllen des Tüllenspeichers gewährleistet werden soll, und die Maschine zur Tüllenbestückung benötigt dadurch eine relativ grosse Standfläche.For example, the EP 1 689 049 B1 a device for fitting grommets to electrical cables consisting of a base module for carrying a grommet module and a fitting module, the grommet module providing the grommets to be fitted to the fitting module in the correct position and the fitting module fitting the cables with the grommets. The nozzle module, which consists of the nozzle storage device and the conveyor device, can be attached to the base module in a pluggable manner. The drum conveyor used is comparatively voluminous, in particular if a long production time is to be ensured without refilling the spout store, and the machine for loading spouts therefore requires a relatively large footprint.

Die DE 19901439 C1 , nachfolgend D1 genannt, offenbart ein Sortiermagazin für die Bevorratung loser Kleinteile, mit einem eine vordere Wand und eine Magazingrundplatte aufweisenden wannenförmigen Vorratsbehälter, der eine Einfüllöffnung für die Kleinteile und eine sich an eine geneigte Bodenwand anschliessende Durchbrechung in der Grundplatte aufweist. Durch diese Durchbrechung gelangen die Kleinteile in ein sich anschliessendes Rotationsmagazin, das aus einem um eine im wesentlichen horizontale Achse drehbar gelagerten trommelartigen Laufteil besteht und der Vereinzelung und Ausrichtung der Kleinteile zur maschinellen Weiterverarbeitung dient. Die Magazingrundplatte weist einen die Durchbrechung umfassenden Plattenausschnitt auf, der mit den Vorratsbehälter begrenzenden Wänden zu einer Einheit ausgebildet ist. Die Durchbrechung der Magazingrundplatte erstreckt sich über die gesamte Höhe und im Wesentlichen auch über die gesamte Breite des Vorratsbehälters und weist lediglich eine nach innen ragende Lasche als Lager für die Drehachse des Laufteils auf.the DE 19901439 C1 , hereinafter referred to as D1, discloses a sorting magazine for storing loose small parts, with a trough-shaped storage container having a front wall and a magazine base plate, which has a filling opening for the small parts and an inclined bottom wall has subsequent opening in the base plate. Through this opening, the small parts get into an adjoining rotary magazine, which consists of a drum-like running part rotatably mounted about an essentially horizontal axis and serves to separate and align the small parts for further mechanical processing. The magazine base plate has a plate cutout which encompasses the opening and which is formed into a unit with the walls delimiting the storage container. The opening in the magazine base plate extends over the entire height and essentially over the entire width of the storage container and only has an inwardly protruding tab as a bearing for the axis of rotation of the running part.

In der CA 2254017 A1 ist ein System zur Ausrichtung von Teströhrchen offenbart, welche in ungeordnet in einem Vorratsbehälter vorliegen, der eine über die gesamte Höhe des Behälters verlaufende, schlitzförmige Öffnung aufweist. Eine Zwischenwand dient der Abtrennung von zwei Volumina im Schüttbehälter. Eine Rührscheibe ist dazu vorgesehen, gegebenenfalls - d.h. nur nach Bedarf, wenn die Teströhrchen eine Verstopfung verursacht haben - den Transport der Röhrchen zwischen den beiden Volumina durch eine diese beiden Volumina verbindende Öffnung anzuregen bzw. zu bewerkstelligen.In the CA 2254017 A1 discloses a system for aligning test tubes which are present in a disordered manner in a storage container which has a slot-shaped opening running over the entire height of the container. A partition is used to separate two volumes in the bulk container. A stirrer disk is provided to, if necessary - ie only if the test tubes have caused a blockage - to stimulate or bring about the transport of the tubes between the two volumes through an opening connecting these two volumes.

Die WO2011/158145 A1 offenbart eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Kabeltüllen auf ein Kabel, welche einen Schüttbehälter zur Aufnahme einer Vielzahl von losen Kabeltüllen, eine Fördereinrichtung zum Vereinzeln der im Schüttbehälter befindlichen Kabeltüllen und zum Fördern der vereinzelten Kabeltüllen zu einer Montagestelle sowie eine Montageeinrichtung zur Montage der geförderten Kabeltüllen auf das Kabel umfasst. Die Fördereinrichtung umfasst ein endloses, ringförmiges, in den Schüttbehälter ragendes Fördermittel, sowie Aufnahmemittel zur Aufnahme der Kabeltüllen. Die Aufnahmemittel sind an dem Fördermittel dabei an der Innenseite des genannten Ringes angeordnet.the WO2011 / 158145 A1 discloses a device for applying cable grommets to a cable, which has a bulk container for receiving a plurality of loose cable grommets, a conveying device for separating the cable grommets located in the bulk container and for conveying the isolated cable grommets to an assembly point and an assembly device for mounting the conveyed cable grommets on the Includes cable. The conveying device comprises an endless, ring-shaped conveying means protruding into the bulk container, as well as receiving means for receiving the cable grommets. The receiving means are arranged on the conveying means on the inside of said ring.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, eine verbesserte Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Kabeltüllen auf ein Kabel anzugeben, insbesondere kompakte Einheit, die dennoch eine möglichst lange Betriebsdauer ohne Nachfüllen gestattet. Das Nachfüllen selbst soll dabei möglichst einfach und rasch auch für ungeübtes Bedienpersonal vorzunehmen sein.The object of the invention is therefore to provide an improved device for applying cable grommets to a cable, in particular a compact unit, which nevertheless allows the longest possible operating time without refilling. The refilling itself should be as simple and quick as possible, even for inexperienced operators.

Erfindungsgemäss wird diese Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of claim 1.

Die Vorrichtung umfasst einen Schüttbehälter zur Aufnahme einer Vielzahl von losen Kabeltüllen und eine Fördereinrichtung zum Fördern der im Schüttbehälter befindlichen losen Kabeltüllen zu einer Vereinzelungs- und Transporteinrichtung.The device comprises a bulk container for receiving a plurality of loose cable sleeves and a conveying device for conveying the loose cable sleeves located in the bulk container to a separation and transport device.

Erfindungsgemäss ist diese Vorrichtung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Übergangsbereich vom Schüttbehälter zur Fördereinrichtung eine Abtrennung angeordnet und unterhalb der maximal möglichen Füllhöhe der Kabeltüllen eine Durchtrittsöffnung mit verengtem Querschnitt in der Abtrennung vorgesehen ist. Damit ist selbst bei starker Befüllung des Schüttbehälters ein Verstopfen oder eine Überlastung der Fördereinrichtung vermieden und eine lange, störungsfreie Produktionsdauer gesichert.According to the invention, this device is characterized in that a partition is arranged in the transition area from the bulk container to the conveying device and a passage opening with a narrowed cross section is provided in the partition below the maximum possible filling height of the cable sleeves. This avoids clogging or overloading of the conveying device, even when the bulk container is heavily filled, and ensures a long, trouble-free production time.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen sowie aus der Beschreibung in Zusammenschau mit den Figuren bzw. sind durch sie geoffenbart.Advantageous refinements and developments of the invention emerge from the subclaims and from the description in conjunction with the figures or are disclosed by them.

Bevorzugt ist die Abtrennung transparent.The separation is preferably transparent.

Gemäss einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung liegt die Durchtrittsöffnung knapp oberhalb des Bodens bzw. des tiefsten Abschnittes des Schüttbehälters.According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the passage opening is just above the bottom or the deepest section of the bulk container.

Der untere Rand der Durchtrittsöffnung liegt dabei bevorzugt am Boden des Schüttbehälters, um ein komplettes Entleeren des Schüttbehälters während der Produktion zu ermöglichen.The lower edge of the passage opening is preferably at the bottom of the bulk container in order to enable the bulk container to be completely emptied during production.

Bevorzugt bildet der Schüttbehälter mit zumindest der Fördereinrichtung, vorzugsweise zusätzlich mit der Vereinzelungs- und Transporteinrichtung, eine bauliche Einheit.The bulk container preferably forms a structural unit with at least the conveying device, preferably additionally with the separating and transporting device.

Optimale Flexibilität und rasche Umrüstung der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung ist gemäss einem weiteren optionalen Erfindungsmerkmal gewährleistet, wenn der Schüttbehälter als separater und mit der Fördereinrichtung koppelbarer Bauteil ausgeführt ist. Dabei können mehrere vorbefüllte Schüttbehälter bereit gehalten und leere Behälter rasch und einfach gegen vorbefüllte Behälter getauscht werden.According to a further optional feature of the invention, optimal flexibility and rapid conversion of the device according to the invention are ensured if the bulk container is designed as a separate component that can be coupled to the conveying device. Several pre-filled bulk containers can be kept ready and empty containers can be exchanged for pre-filled containers quickly and easily.

Dabei ist es von besonderem Vorteil, wenn die Durchtrittsöffnung verschliessbar ausgeführt ist.It is particularly advantageous if the passage opening is designed to be closable.

Bevorzugt wird die erfindungsgemässe Querschnittsverengung mit einer Fördereinrichtung kombiniert, die ein endloses, ringförmiges, in den Schüttbehälter ragendes Fördermittel und Aufnahmemittel zur Aufnahme der Kabeltüllen umfasst, wobei die Aufnahmemittel an dem Fördermittel an der Innenseite des genannten Ringes angeordnet sind. Eine derartige Fördereinrichtung ist beispielsweise aus der WO2011/158145 bekannt, und ermöglicht bei geringer Geräuschentwicklung und Energieverbrauch auch eine kleinere Baugrösse.The cross-sectional constriction according to the invention is preferably combined with a conveying device which comprises an endless, ring-shaped conveying means protruding into the bulk container and receiving means for receiving the cable grommets, the receiving means being arranged on the conveying means on the inside of said ring. Such a conveyor is for example from the WO2011 / 158145 known, and allows a smaller size with low noise and energy consumption.

Günstig ist es, wenn auf der Innenseite des durch das Fördermittel gebildeten Ringes wenigstens eine Rolle angeordnet ist, um welche das Fördermittel geführt wird. Vorteilhaft kann damit eine Reibkraft bei Bewegung des Fördermittels gering gehalten werden. Zudem kann die genannte Rolle als Gegenrolle einer von aussen auf das Fördermittel drückenden Antriebsrolle vorgesehen sein, sodass die Antriebskraft gut auf das Fördermittel übertragen werden kann.It is favorable if at least one roller around which the conveyor is guided is arranged on the inside of the ring formed by the conveyor. In this way, a frictional force when the conveying means is moving can advantageously be kept low. In addition, the named roller can be provided as a counter-roller of a drive roller pressing from the outside on the conveying means, so that the driving force can be transmitted well to the conveying means.

Vorteilhaft ist es auch, wenn ein in das Innere des genannten Ringes ragender horizontaler oder schräger Abschnitt der Vereinzelungs- und Transporteinrichtung vorgesehen ist. Die Kabeltüllen fallen bei dieser Variante im Bereich des oberen Totpunktes des Fördermittels auf den unter diesem Totpunkt in die Fördereinrichtung ragenden Abschnitt der Vereinzelungs- und Transporteinrichtung und werden von diesem in vereinzelter Form zur Montagestelle transportiert.It is also advantageous if a horizontal or inclined section of the separating and transport device protruding into the interior of said ring is provided. In this variant, the cable sleeves fall in the area of the upper dead center of the conveyor onto the section of the separating and transporting device protruding into the conveyor below this dead center and are transported by this in separated form to the assembly point.

Die obigen Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung lassen sich auf beliebige Art und Weise kombinieren.The above configurations and developments of the invention can be combined in any way.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der in den schematischen Figuren der Zeichnung angegebenen Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen dabei:

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The present invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments specified in the schematic figures of the drawing. It shows:
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a preferred embodiment of a device according to the invention in a perspective view; and
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In den Figuren der Zeichnung sind gleiche und ähnliche Teile mit gleichen Bezugszeichen und funktionsähnliche Elemente und Merkmale - sofern nichts Anderes ausgeführt ist - mit gleichen Bezugszeichen aber unterschiedlichen Indizes versehen.In the figures of the drawing, identical and similar parts are provided with the same reference symbols and functionally similar elements and features - unless stated otherwise - with the same reference symbols but different indices.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine erste, einfache Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung 1 zum Aufbringen von Kabeltüllen (nicht dargestellt) auf ein Kabel (nicht dargestellt). Die Vorrichtung 1 umfasst einen Schüttbehälter zur Aufnahme einer Vielzahl von losen Kabeltüllen und eine Fördereinrichtung 3 zum Fördern der vorzugsweise im Schüttbehälter 2 befindlichen Kabeltüllen zu einer nachfolgenden Vereinzelungs- und Transporteinrichtung 9. Fig. 1 shows a first, simple embodiment of a device 1 according to the invention for applying cable grommets (not shown) to a cable (not shown). The device 1 comprises a bulk container for receiving a plurality of loose cable grommets and a conveying device 3 for conveying the cable grommets, which are preferably located in the bulk container 2, to a subsequent separating and transporting device 9.

Die Kabeltüllen könnten alternativ auch mittels zusätzlicher Fördereinrichtungen (nicht dargestellt, beispielsweise Förderbänder, -schnecken, etc.) in den Bereich der Fördereinrichtung 3 gebracht werden. In diesen Fällen kann der Schüttbehälter 2, wie in Fig. 2 auch erkennbar ist, entfallen.The cable sleeves could alternatively also be brought into the area by means of additional conveying devices (not shown, for example conveyor belts, screw conveyors, etc.) the conveyor 3 are brought. In these cases, the hopper 2, as in Fig. 2 is also recognizable, are omitted.

Um nun selbst bei einer hohen Anzahl von Kabeltüllen im Bereich der Fördereinrichtung 3 deren Überlastung oder Funktionsstörung, beispielsweise durch Verstopfen oder Verklemmen, zu verhindern, ist im Übergangsbereich 4 zur Fördereinrichtung 3 eine Querschnittsverengung 5 vorgesehen. Diese Querschnittsverengung 5 kann zur Optimierung ihrer Wirkung auf die Grösse und Geometrie der jeweils der Fördereinrichtung 3 zugeführten bzw. im Schüttbehälter 2 aufgenommenen Kabeltüllen angepasst werden.In order to prevent overloading or malfunction, for example due to clogging or jamming, even with a large number of cable sleeves in the area of the conveyor 3, a cross-sectional constriction 5 is provided in the transition area 4 to the conveyor 3. This cross-sectional constriction 5 can be adapted to optimize its effect on the size and geometry of the respective cable grommets fed to the conveying device 3 or received in the bulk container 2.

Für die bevorzugte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung mit einem an die Fördereinrichtung 3 anschliessbaren separaten oder auch mit zumindest der Fördereinrichtung 3 als bauliche Einheit ausgeführten Schüttbehälter 2 - wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt - ist die Querschnittsverengung 5 als Durchtrittsöffnung für die Kabeltüllen in den Bereich der Fördereinrichtung 3 ausgebildet. Damit hierbei der Einblick in den Übergangsbereich 4 und den Sortierbereich am Beginn der Vereinzelungs- und Transporteinrichtung 9 gewährleistet ist, ist die Abtrennung 6 oder Trennwand zwischen Schüttbehälter 2 und Fördereinrichtung 3 bevorzugt transparent ausgeführt. Gegebenenfalls kann auch der gesamte Schüttbehälter 2 transparent ausgeführt sein, um dessen Füllstand und/oder die Art der darin enthaltenen Kabeltüllen prüfen zu können.For the preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention with a separate bulk container 2 that can be connected to the conveying device 3 or also designed as a structural unit with at least the conveying device 3 - as in FIG Fig. 2 shown - the cross-sectional constriction 5 is designed as a passage opening for the cable sleeves in the area of the conveyor 3. So that the view into the transition area 4 and the sorting area at the beginning of the separating and transport device 9 is ensured, the partition 6 or partition between the bulk container 2 and the conveying device 3 is preferably made transparent. If necessary, the entire bulk container 2 can also be made transparent in order to be able to check its fill level and / or the type of cable grommets contained therein.

Wie auch aus beiden Zeichnungsfiguren zu erkennen ist, liegt die Querschnittsverengung 5 bzw. Durchtrittsöffnung unterhalb der maximal möglichen Füllhöhe der Kabeltüllen im Schüttbehälter 2, um auch bei noch hoher Befüllung des Schüttbehälters 2 ein Verstopfen oder eine Überlastung der Fördereinrichtung 3 zu vermeiden. Vorzugsweise liegt dabei die Querschnittsverengung 5 bzw. Durchtrittsöffnung unten bündig zum Boden bzw. des tiefsten Abschnittes des Schüttbehälters 2.As can also be seen from both drawing figures, the cross-sectional constriction 5 or passage opening is below the maximum possible filling height of the cable grommets in the bulk container 2 in order to avoid clogging or overloading of the conveyor 3 even when the bulk container 2 is still high. Preferably, the cross-sectional constriction 5 or passage opening lies below flush with the bottom or the deepest section of the bulk container 2.

Typischerweise bildet der Schüttbehälter 2 mit zumindest der Fördereinrichtung 3, vorzugsweise mit der gesamten Vorrichtung 1, eine bauliche Einheit. Dies dient auch der Prozesssicherheit, da kein mit falschen Kabeltüllen beladener Schüttbehälter 2 angeschlossen werden kann. Andererseits kann in einfacher und rascher Weise ein leerer Behälter gegen einen vorbefüllten Behälter getauscht werden, um Produktionsunterbrechungen so kurz als möglich zu halten und gleichzeitig Arbeits- und Zeitaufwand für manuelles Befüllen zu verringern. Für diese letztgenannte Ausführungsform eines separaten Schüttbehälters 2 ist es von Vorteil, wenn die Querschnittsverengung bzw. Durchtrittsöffnung 5 in der Abtrennung 6 oder Trennwand verschliessbar ausgeführt ist.Typically, the bulk container 2 forms a structural unit with at least the conveying device 3, preferably with the entire device 1. This serves also the process reliability, since no bulk container 2 loaded with wrong cable sleeves can be connected. On the other hand, an empty container can be exchanged for a pre-filled container in a simple and quick manner, in order to keep production interruptions as short as possible and at the same time to reduce the amount of work and time required for manual filling. For this last-mentioned embodiment of a separate bulk container 2, it is advantageous if the cross-sectional constriction or passage opening 5 in the partition 6 or partition wall is designed to be closable.

Eine Verarbeitungsanlage, für welche die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung 1 ebenso wie ein der Vorrichtung 1 nachgeschaltetes Tüllenmontagegerät jeweils eine Teilkomponente darstellt, ist meist mit einer Haube abgedeckt. Die Vorrichtung 1 selbst weist typischerweise einen den Schüttbehälter 2 als auch die Fördereinrichtung 3 übergreifenden Deckel (nicht dargestellt) auf, der dann auch vorzugsweise eine Öffnung zum Nachfüllen der Kabeltüllen aufweist. Dieser Deckel verhindert beispielsweise bei Verarbeitung von kleinen Kabeltüllen, bei welchen typischerweise mit Druckluft gearbeitet wird, das Ausblasen der Tüllen aus dem Schüttbehälter. Da beim Nachfüllen die Haube der Verarbeitungsanlage geöffnet und diese dazu angehalten werden muss, vermindern die Nachfüllzeit und das mit Grösse der Kabeltüllen kürzer werdende Nachfüllintervall die Produktionsleistung. In diesem Fall ist vorteilhafterweise ein Rohr vorgesehen, das durch die Haube der Verarbeitungsanlage und auch durch die Öffnung des Deckels der Vorrichtung 1 hindurch in den Schüttbehälter 2 gerichtet ist. Damit kann dieser ohne Anhalten der Verarbeitungsanlage und damit ohne Unterbruch der Produktion über dieses Rohr nachbefüllt werden.A processing system, for which the device 1 according to the invention, as well as a nozzle assembly device connected downstream of the device 1, each represents a subcomponent, is usually covered with a hood. The device 1 itself typically has a cover (not shown) that extends over the bulk container 2 and also the conveyor device 3, which then also preferably has an opening for refilling the cable grommets. This cover prevents the nozzles from being blown out of the bulk container, for example when processing small cable grommets, in which compressed air is typically used. Since the hood of the processing plant has to be opened during refilling and this has to be stopped, the refilling time and the refilling interval, which becomes shorter with the size of the cable grommets, reduce the production output. In this case, a pipe is advantageously provided which is directed through the hood of the processing plant and also through the opening of the cover of the device 1 into the bulk container 2. This means that it can be refilled via this pipe without stopping the processing plant and thus without interrupting production.

Bevorzugt wird die erfindungsgemässe Querschnittsverengung 5 bzw. die im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 2 erläuterte Ausführung des Schüttbehälters 2 mit Abtrennung 6 und darin vorgesehener Durchtrittsöffnung als Querschnittsverengung mit einer Fördereinrichtung 3 kombiniert, die ein endloses, ringförmiges Fördermittel 7 mit daran vorgesehenen Aufnahmemitteln 8 zur Aufnahme der Kabeltüllen umfasst. Dieses Fördermittel 7 ragt in den mit Kabeltüllen befüllten Bereich des Schüttbehälters 2 hinein. Wie auch deutlich in Fig. 1 dargestellt ist, sind die etwa schaufelförmigen Aufnahmemittel 8 typischerweise an der Innenseite des Fördermittels 7 angeordnet, wie auch in der WO2011/158145 beschrieben ist, deren gesamter Inhalt und Merkmale hiermit durch Bezugnahme einen integralen Bestandteil der gegenständliche Anmeldung bilden.Preferred is the cross-sectional constriction 5 according to the invention or that in connection with Fig. 2 The explained embodiment of the bulk container 2 with partition 6 and through opening provided therein as a cross-sectional constriction combined with a conveying device 3, which comprises an endless, annular conveying means 7 with receiving means 8 provided thereon for receiving the cable grommets. This conveying means 7 protrudes into the area of the bulk container 2 filled with cable sleeves. As also clearly in Fig. 1 is shown, the approximately shovel-shaped receiving means 8 are typically arranged on the inside of the conveyor 7, as in FIG WO2011 / 158145 is described, the entire content and features of which hereby form an integral part of the present application by reference.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform sieht dabei vor, dass auf der Innenseite des durch das Fördermittel 7 gebildeten Ringes wenigstens eine Rolle angeordnet ist, um welche das Fördermittel 7 geführt wird, die beispielsweise als Gegenrolle einer von aussen auf das Fördermittel 7 drückenden Antriebsrolle wirken kann.An advantageous embodiment provides that at least one roller is arranged on the inside of the ring formed by the conveyor 7, around which the conveyor 7 is guided, which can act, for example, as a counter-roller of a drive roller that presses the conveyor 7 from the outside.

Vorteilhaft ist es auch, wenn ein in das Innere des genannten Ringes des Fördermittels 7 ragender horizontaler oder schräger Abschnitt der Vereinzelungs- und Transporteinrichtung 9 vorgesehen ist, beispielsweise eine gegenüber der Waagrechten leicht schräg gestellte Rutsche oder Förderschiene. Die Kabeltüllen fallen bei dieser Variante im Bereich des oberen Totpunktes des Fördermittels 7 vom Aufnahmemittel 8 auf den Abschnitt der Einrichtung 9 und werden von diesem in sortierter und vereinzelter Form zur Montagestelle des Tüllenmontagegerätes transportiert.It is also advantageous if a horizontal or inclined section of the separating and transport device 9 protruding into the interior of the said ring of the conveyor 7 is provided, for example a slide or conveyor rail slightly inclined with respect to the horizontal. In this variant, the cable grommets fall in the area of the top dead center of the conveyor 7 from the receiving means 8 onto the section of the device 9 and are transported by this in sorted and separated form to the assembly point of the grommet assembly device.

Abschliessend wird angemerkt, dass die aufgezeigten Varianten nur einen Ausschnitt aus den vielen Möglichkeiten für die Erfindung darstellen, und nicht dazu herangezogen werden dürfen, den Anwendungsbereich der Erfindung zu limitieren. Für den Fachmann sollte es ein Leichtes sein, die Erfindung basierend auf den hier dargestellten Überlegungen auf seine Bedürfnisse anzupassen, ohne dabei den Schutzbereich der Erfindung zu verlassen. Darüber hinaus wird darauf hingewiesen, dass Teile der in den Figuren dargestellten Vorrichtungen auch die Basis für unabhängige Erfindungen bilden können.Finally, it should be noted that the variants shown represent only a portion of the many possibilities for the invention and must not be used to limit the scope of the invention. It should be easy for a person skilled in the art to adapt the invention to his needs based on the considerations presented here, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention. In addition, it should be noted that parts of the devices shown in the figures can also form the basis for independent inventions.

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  1. 1 Vorrichtung zum Vereinzeln und Fördern von Kabeltüllen1 device for separating and conveying cable sleeves
  2. 2 Schüttbehälter2 bulk containers
  3. 3 Fördereinrichtung3 conveyor system
  4. 4 Übergangsbereich zur Fördereinrichtung4 Transition area to the conveyor system
  5. 5 Querschnittsverengung bzw. Durchtrittsöffnung5 cross-sectional constriction or passage opening
  6. 6 Abtrennung6 separation
  7. 7 Fördermittel7 Funding
  8. 8 Aufnahmemittel8 receiving means
  9. 9 Vereinzelungs- und Transporteinrichtung9 Separation and transport device

Claims (9)

  1. Cable grommet separating and conveying device for separating and conveying cable grommets to a mounting tool for mounting the separated cable grommets on the cable, comprising a bulk container (2) for accommodating a plurality of loose cable grommets and a conveying device (3) for conveying the loose cable grommets located in the bulk container (2) to a separating and transport device (9), characterized in that a cross-sectional constriction (5) is provided in the transition area (4) from the bulk container (2) to the conveying device (3), and that the bulk container (2) is designed as a separate component which can be coupled to at least the conveying device (3).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a preferably transparent partition (6) with a through opening (5) for the cable grommets is provided in the area of the conveying device (3) between the bulk container (2) and conveying device (3).
  3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cross-sectional constriction (5) or through opening is located below the maximum possible filling height for cable grommets in the bulk container (2).
  4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the cross-sectional constriction (5) or through opening is located just above the bottom or the deepest section of the bulk container (2), preferably wherein the lower edge of the through opening is located at the bottom of the bulk container (2).
  5. Device according to at least one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the bulk container (2) forms a structural unit with at least the conveying device (3), preferably additionally with the separating and transport device (9).
  6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the through opening (5) is designed to be closable.
  7. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the conveying device (3) comprises a continuous, ring-shaped conveying means (7) projecting into the bulk container (2) and receiving means (8) for receiving the cable grommets, wherein the receiving means (8) are arranged on the conveying means (7) on the inner side of said ring.
  8. Device according to claim 7, characterized by at least one roller, which is arranged on the inner side of the ring formed by the conveying means (7) and about which the conveying means (7) is guided.
  9. Device according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by a section of the separating and transport device (9) projecting horizontally or obliquely into the interior of said ring of the conveying means (7).
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