RS50625B

RS50625B - FILLING DEVICE AND PROCEDURES

Info

Publication number: RS50625B
Application number: RSP-2008/0485A
Authority: RS
Original assignee: Krones Ag.
Priority date: 2005-07-28
Filing date: 2005-07-28
Publication date: 2010-06-30

Abstract

Uređaj za punjenje sa:delom za punjenje za punjenje pakovanja (2) toplom ispunom,uređajem za zaptivanje za hermetičko zatvaranje pakovanja (2) pri čemu pakovanje (2) ima zaptivni poklopac (3, 4) za otvaranje pakovanja (2) i obtrnom oknstrukcijom (22) za obrtanje pakovanja (2) tako da poklopac pakovanja (3, 4) dođe u kontakt sa toplom ispunom. Prijava sadrži još 20 patentnih zahteva.Filling device with: a filling part for filling the pack (2) with a warm filling, a sealing device for sealing the pack (2) wherein the pack (2) has a sealing lid (3, 4) for opening the pack (2) and a swivel structure (22) to rotate the package (2) so that the lid of the package (3, 4) comes in contact with the hot fill. The application contains another 20 patent claims.

Description

OBLAST PRONALASKA I STANJE TEHNIKEFIELD OF THE INVENTION AND STATE OF THE ART

Pronalazak se odnosi na uređaj i postupke za punjenje toplim sadržajem. The invention relates to a device and methods for filling with hot content.

U industriji napitaka, poznato je da se punjenje kvarljivih napitaka vrši dok su još topli, da bi imali najmanji mogući sadržaj bakterija u trenutku punjenja Osim toga, poznata su pakovanja koja se mogu zatvoriti zaptivnim poklopcem, nakon što se pakovanje napuni. Na ovaj način, napitak je upakovan u hermetički zatvoreno pakovanje, tako da je ostvaren najduži mogući rok trajanja. In the beverage industry, it is known that the filling of perishable beverages is done while they are still warm, in order to have the lowest possible bacteria content at the time of filling. In addition, packages are known that can be closed with a sealing cap after the package is filled. In this way, the drink is packed in a hermetically sealed package, so that the longest possible shelf life is achieved.

Kao pakovanje za napitke može se koristiti, na primer, kesa od folije, koju karakteriše mala težina kada je prazna. For example, a foil bag can be used as a package for beverages, which is characterized by a light weight when empty.

Cilj predmetnog pronalaska je da garantuje sterilnost unutrašnjosti pakovanja u najvećoj mogućoj meri da bi na taj način ostvario još duži minimalni rok trajanja. The aim of the present invention is to guarantee the sterility of the inside of the package to the greatest extent possible, in order to achieve an even longer minimum shelf life.

Ovaj cilj je ostvaren pomoću uređaja prema zahtevu 1 i postupka prema zahtevu 12. Poželjna rešenja su opisana u odgovarajućim zahtevima. This aim is achieved by the device according to claim 1 and the method according to claim 12. Preferred solutions are described in the corresponding claims.

Kada je reć o uređaju, obrtna konstrukcija je obezbeđena, gde pakovanje može biti obrnuto tako da unutrašnja strana poklopca bude u kontaktu sa toplom ispunom. Pošto je ispuna još uvek topla nakon punjenja, može se razviti baktericidno dejstvo na poklopcu pakovanja, koji može doći u kontakt sa ispunom pakovanja putem okretanja. When it comes to the device, a rotating construction is provided, where the package can be reversed so that the inside of the lid is in contact with the warm filling. Since the filling is still warm after filling, a bactericidal effect may develop on the packaging lid, which may come into contact with the packaging filling by turning.

Različite mogućnosti postoje za punjenje pakovanja. Sa jedne strane, ispuna se može dovesti kroz grlić koji je već ubačen u pakovanje (tj. spojen sa istim). Takođe, ispuna se može dovesti kroz otvor na pakovanju, a zatim se ovaj otvor može zatvoriti grlićem. U ovom procesu, zaptivni poklopac može već biti postavljen na grliću ili se može postaviti kasnije. Takođe je moguće da se pakovanje napuni kroz otvor koji je postavljen uz poklopac pakovanja ili uz poziciju poklopca pakovanja koji tek treba da se postavi. Uređaji za punjenje mogu biti adekvatno izrađeni, u zavisnosti od procedure. Various possibilities exist for filling the package. On the one hand, the filling can be fed through a neck that is already inserted into the package (i.e. connected to it). Also, the filling can be fed through the opening on the package, and then this opening can be closed with a neck. In this process, the sealing cap may already be installed on the neck or it may be installed later. It is also possible for the package to be filled through an opening placed next to the package lid or with the position of the package lid yet to be installed. Charging devices can be adequately designed, depending on the procedure.

Takođe, postoje različite mogućnosti za zaptivanje. Moguće je postaviti zaptivni poklopac na grlić. Moguće je ubaciti grlić (otvoren ili zatvoren) u pakovanje, da bi na ovaj način hermetički spojili otvor sa grlićem. Takođe, moguće je zatvoriti otvor pakovanja na poziciji različitoj od pozicije grlića Uređaj za zaptivanje je adekvatno izrađen u svakoj od varijanti. Also, there are different possibilities for sealing. It is possible to place a sealing cap on the neck. It is possible to insert a neck (open or closed) into the package, in order to hermetically connect the opening with the neck. Also, it is possible to close the opening of the package in a position different from the position of the neck. The sealing device is adequately made in each of the variants.

Za dobro baktericidno dejstvo, korisno je da ispuna izvesno vreme ostaje u kontaktu sa poklopcem pakovanja. Prema tome, korisno je ako je obezbeđen uređaj kao što je površina transportera, na kojoj se pakovanja mogu držati u obrnutom položaju, npr. na način kojim se transportuju. For a good bactericidal effect, it is useful that the filling remains in contact with the package lid for a certain time. It is therefore advantageous if a device such as a conveyor surface is provided where the packages can be held in an inverted position, e.g. in the way they are transported.

Da bi se obezbedio dobar kontakt između ispune i poklopca pakovanja, obrtanje za više od 30°, 45 °, 60 °, 75 °, 90 °, 100 °, 120 °, 140 °, 150 °, 180 °, 270 0 ili 360 0 je korisno, zato što se onda može ukloniti vazđuh, ili drugi gas koji se nalazi blizu poklopca pakovanja. In order to ensure a good contact between the filling and the packing lid, turning more than 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 100°, 120°, 140°, 150°, 180°, 270 0 or 360 0 is useful, because then the air, or other gas that is close to the packing lid can be removed.

Osim toga, korisno je ako obrtna konstrukcija sadrži fiksirajuči držač. Ovo omogućuje, na primer, u slučaju kesa od folije, da pakovanje malo štrči između fiksirajućih nosača, tako da može biti uhvaćeno transpornom trakom, koja se nalazi ispod, da bi se na ovaj način skinulo pakovanje sa držača. In addition, it is useful if the rotating structure includes a fixing bracket. This allows, for example, in the case of foil bags, the package to protrude slightly between the fixing supports, so that it can be caught by the conveyor belt, which is located below, in order to remove the package from the holder in this way.

OPIS CRTEŽADESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Rešenje uređaja i postupka biće objašenjeno uz pomoć pratećih crteža. Prikazani su sledeći crteži: Crtež 1 - trc^nmenzionalni, Šematski prikaz uređaja; The solution of the device and the procedure will be explained with the help of accompanying drawings. The following drawings are shown: Drawing 1 - three-dimensional, schematic representation of the device;

Crtež 2 - dvođimenzionalni, šematski presek; Drawing 2 - two-dimensional, schematic section;

Crtež 3 - trodimenzionalni, šematski prikaz kese od folije u uređaju. Drawing 3 - three-dimensional, schematic view of the foil bag in the device.

OPIS PRONALASKADESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

U nastavku će biti govora o kesama od folije, kao što su uspravne kese, putem primera za objašnjenje pakovanja. In the following, foil bags, such as stand-up bags, will be discussed through examples to explain packaging.

Crtež 1 prikazuje obrtnu konstrukciju (22) za obrtanje kesa od folije (2). Nije prikazan sistem za punjenje, koji može biti postavljen, na primer, sa leve strane obrtne konstrukcije (22) u slučaju uređaja na crtežu 1, a od koga kese od folije (2) mogu biti prenete do obrtne konstrukcije (22). Drawing 1 shows the revolving construction (22) for turning the foil bag (2). Not shown is the filling system, which can be placed, for example, on the left side of the revolving structure (22) in the case of the device in drawing 1, and from which the foil bags (2) can be transferred to the revolving structure (22).

Na gornjem kraju, svaka kesa od folije (2) ima grlić (3), koji je zatvoren poklopcem (4) (vidi crtež 3). Nakon što su kese od folije (2) napunjene, poklopci (4) se stavljaju da bi se hermetički zatvorije kese od folije (2). Tokom ovog procesa, kese od folije (2) su postavljene na obrtnu kostrukciju (22) ili se jedna za drugom postavljaju na nju. At the upper end, each foil bag (2) has a neck (3), which is closed with a lid (4) (see drawing 3). After the foil bags (2) are filled, the lids (4) are placed to hermetically seal the foil bags (2). During this process, the foil bags (2) are placed on the rotating structure (22) or are placed on it one after the other.

Takođe je moguće daje grlić (3) pričvršćen za kesu od folije (2) sa poklopcem (4) koje je već postavljen ili koji će biti postavljen kasnije, nakon što se kesa od folije (2) napuni. Kao rezultat pričvršćivanja grlića (3), otvor kese od folije (2) koji je namenjen za grlić (3) je zaptiven. U slučaju da je, na primer, cela gornja ivica kese od folije (2) otvorena, ispuna se može dovesti u kesu od folije (2) kroz ovaj otvor. Nakon toga, grlić (3) se postavlja u odgovarajuću poziciju (vidi crtež 3), a gornja ivica kese od folije (2) se spaja, pri čemu je grlić It is also possible that the neck (3) is attached to the foil bag (2) with the lid (4) already installed or to be installed later, after the foil bag (2) is filled. As a result of attaching the neck (3), the opening of the foil bag (2) intended for the neck (3) is sealed. In case, for example, the entire upper edge of the foil bag (2) is open, the filling can be fed into the foil bag (2) through this opening. After that, the neck (3) is placed in the appropriate position (see drawing 3) and the upper edge of the foil bag (2) is joined, the neck being

(3) tako pričvršćen. (3) so attached.

Sledeća varijanta sastoji se u punjenu kese od folije (2) nezavisno od grlića (3) i poklopca (4). U ovu svrhu, može postojati otvor na gornoj ivici ili čak na drugoj lokaciji, a ovaj otvor može biti zaptiven toplim spajanjem, nakon punjenja. Ovo se može obaviti sa ili bez pričvršćenog grlića (3). The next variant consists of a stuffed foil bag (2) independent of the neck (3) and the lid (4). For this purpose, there may be an opening at the top edge or even at another location, and this opening may be sealed by heat sealing, after filling. This can be done with or without the collar attached (3).

Svaki tip zaptivanja se može izvršiti pre nego što se kesa od folije postavi na obrtnu konstrukciju ili takođe ne pre nego što se kesa od folije postavi na obrtnu kontrukciju. U skladu sa tim, uređaj za zaptivanje je blizu obrtne konstrukcije ili obrtna konstrukcija formira deo uređaja za zaptivanje. Each type of sealing can be performed before the film bag is placed on the rotary structure or not before the film bag is placed on the rotary structure. Accordingly, the sealing device is close to the rotating structure or the rotating structure forms part of the sealing device.

Obrtna konstrukcija (22) ima donji deo (10) na kome mogu da stoje kese od folije (2). Osim toga, obrtna konstrukcija (22) ima zadnji deo (11), na koji se oslanjaju kese od folije (2). Fiksirajući držači (12) su postavljeni na suprotnoj strani od zadnjeg dela (11). The rotating structure (22) has a lower part (10) on which the foil bags (2) can stand. In addition, the revolving structure (22) has a rear part (11), on which the foil bags (2) rest. Fixing holders (12) are placed on the opposite side of the rear part (11).

Obrtna konstrukcija (22) se može obrnuti na dole, u desnu stranu, kako je prikazano na crtežu 1. Krajnja pozicija je prikazana isprekidanim linijama na crtežu 1. Kada su u ovom obrnutom položaju, kese od folije (2) su postavljene iznad transportne trake (21). Kese od folije (2) se mogu prebaciti na transportnu traku (21). Kao rezultat obrtanja, topla ispuna dolazi u kontakt sa unutrašnjom stranom poklopca (4), koji se u tom trenutku nalazi na donjem kraju kese od folije (2). Kao rezultat transporta na transportnoj traci (21), kesa ostaje u ovom položaju izvesno vreme, tako da topla ispuna ima dovoljno vremena za baktericidno dejstvo, usled povišene temperature, na unutrašnjoj strani poklopca (4). The revolving structure (22) can be turned downwards, to the right, as shown in drawing 1. The end position is shown by broken lines in drawing 1. When in this inverted position, the foil bags (2) are placed above the conveyor belt (21). The foil bags (2) can be transferred to the conveyor belt (21). As a result of the rotation, the warm filling comes into contact with the inside of the lid (4), which at that moment is located at the lower end of the foil bag (2). As a result of the transport on the conveyor belt (21), the bag remains in this position for some time, so that the warm filling has enough time for a bactericidal effect, due to the increased temperature, on the inside of the lid (4).

Crtež 2 prikazuje način na koji se obrtna konstrukcija (22) može obrtati oko ose obrtanja (13). Takođe, moguće je obrtanje oko ose koja nije fiksirana, već umesto toga ima zglobni pokretni okvir ili si. Drawing 2 shows the way in which the rotating structure (22) can be rotated around the axis of rotation (13). Also, it is possible to rotate around an axis that is not fixed, but instead has an articulated movable frame or si.

Na crtežu 2 se može videti kako kesa od folije (2') dolazi u kontakt sa transportnom trakom (21) na poziciji (8) u obrnutom položaju (pogledaj isprekidanu liniju na crtežu 2). Na poziciji In drawing 2 it can be seen how the foil bag (2') comes into contact with the conveyor belt (21) at position (8) in an inverted position (see dotted line in drawing 2). In position

(8) kesa od folije (2') štrči između viljuški fiksirajućeg držača (12) (vidi crtež 3). Kao rezultat tog kontakta, transportna traka (21) može da izvuče kesu od folije (2') iz finsirajućeg držača (12'). Na ovaj način uklanjane kese od folije (2') iz obrtne konstrukcije (22) je zagarantovano. Prenosni uređaj (15) sa hvatačem (14) je pokazan na donjem kraju transportne trake (21). Ovaj prenosni uređaj (15) može biti upotrebljen da prenese kesu od folije (2) u posudu za hlađenje (20). Rashladna tečnost (19), kao Što je voda, se nalazi u posudi za hlađenje (20). Transporter (17), koji ima posude (16) u koje kesa od folije (2) može biti ubačena, cirkuliše u rashladnoj tečnosti (19). Kao rezultat transporta kroz rashladni sud (20), kese od folije (2), a samim tim i napitak koji se nalazi u njima, su ohlađene do te mere da kese od folije (2) mogu biti pakovane. (8) the foil bag (2') protrudes between the forks of the fixing bracket (12) (see drawing 3). As a result of this contact, the conveyor belt (21) can pull the foil bag (2') out of the finning holder (12'). In this way, the removal of foil bags (2') from the revolving structure (22) is guaranteed. A transfer device (15) with a gripper (14) is shown at the lower end of the conveyor belt (21). This transfer device (15) can be used to transfer the foil bag (2) to the cooling container (20). A cooling liquid (19), such as water, is located in the cooling container (20). The conveyor (17), which has containers (16) into which the foil bag (2) can be inserted, circulates the coolant (19). As a result of the transport through the cooling vessel (20), the foil bags (2), and thus the beverage contained in them, are cooled to the extent that the foil bags (2) can be packed.

Crtež 3 prikazuje kesu od folije (2) koja ima grlić pričvršćen na gornjem kraju. Grlić (2) je zatvoren zaptivnim poklopcem (4). Ova kesa of folije (2) ima bočne ivice (5) i (6), na kojima su šavovi formirani toplim spajanjem. Ovde su bočne folije (od kojih se može videti bočna folija (7)) spojene. Drawing 3 shows a foil bag (2) having a neck attached to the upper end. The neck (2) is closed with a sealing cap (4). This foil bag (2) has side edges (5) and (6), on which the seams are formed by heat sealing. Here the side foils (of which side foil (7) can be seen) are joined.

Kao što se može videti na crtežu 3, kesa od folije (2) viri malo preko bazne ploče (10) svojim donjim delom (8). As can be seen in drawing 3, the foil bag (2) protrudes slightly over the base plate (10) with its lower part (8).

U postupku, prema izumu, kesa od folije (2) je napunjena i zatim zatvorena zaptivnim poklopcem (4), putem pričvršćivanja grlića (3) ili toplim spajanjem posebnih otvora za punjenje. Kese od folije (2) se na kraju prenose do obrtne konstrukcije (22). Ovde kese od folije (2) stoje na donjem delu (10) i poduprte su zadnjim delom (11). Fiksirajući nosači (12) su obezbeđeni sa prednje strane obrtne konstrukcije (22), pri čemu kesa od folije (2) štrči između fiksirajućih nosača (12) na mestu (8). Obrtanjem obrtne konstrukcije (22) za, na primer, 100° do 150°, zaptivni poklopac (4) dolazi na donji kraj kese od folije (2). Unutrašnja strana poklopca (4) zbog toga dolazi u kontakt sa toplom ispunom kese od folije (2). Na ovaj način, sadržaj bacila na unutrašnoj strani zaptivnog poklopca (4) je makar delimično umanjen, zato što je ispuna još uvek dovoljno topla. In the process, according to the invention, the foil bag (2) is filled and then closed with a sealing cap (4), by attaching the neck (3) or by heat sealing the special filling openings. The foil bags (2) are finally transferred to the revolving structure (22). Here the foil bags (2) stand on the lower part (10) and are supported by the back part (11). Fixing brackets (12) are provided at the front of the revolving structure (22), with the foil bag (2) projecting between the fixing brackets (12) at location (8). By rotating the rotating structure (22) by, for example, 100° to 150°, the sealing cap (4) comes to the lower end of the foil bag (2). The inner side of the cover (4) therefore comes into contact with the warm filling of the foil bag (2). In this way, the content of bacteria on the inside of the sealing cap (4) is at least partially reduced, because the filling is still warm enough.

Ugao pod kojim se vrši obrtanje moće biti veći ili manji, dokle god unutrašnja strana zaptivnog poklopca (4) dolazi u kontakt sa još uvek toplom ispunom. Sa odgovarajućim punjenjem kese od folije (2), ugao od najmanje 30°, 45°, 60°, 75° ili 90° takođe može biti odgovarajući. Veći uglovi obrtanja, čak do 180° ili 270° ili 360°, dovode do toga da bacili na unutrašnjoj strani zaptivnog poklopca budu potpuno ubijeni. Gornji limit za obrtni ugao može biti 45, 60, 75, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 270 ili 360°. The angle at which the rotation is performed can be greater or less, as long as the inner side of the sealing cover (4) comes into contact with the still warm filling. With a suitable filling of the foil bag (2), an angle of at least 30°, 45°, 60°, 75° or 90° may also be suitable. Larger rotation angles, even up to 180° or 270° or 360°, result in the bacteria on the inside of the sealing cap being completely killed. The upper limit for the rotation angle can be 45, 60, 75, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 270 or 360°.

Kao rezultat obrtanja baktericidni efekat je takođe prisutan na unutrašnjoj strani grlića (3). As a result of the rotation, the bactericidal effect is also present on the inside of the cervix (3).

Transportna traka (21) može da izvuče kesu od folije (2) iz fiksirajućeg držača (12) putem kontakta na lokaciji (8). Transportna traka (21) zatim transportuje kesu od folije (2) nadole u obrnutom položaju. Baktericidni efekat se održava za to vreme. Kesa od folije se zatim prenosi u rashladni sud (20) pomoću hvataljke (14) prenosnog uređaja (15). Posude (16) koje cirkulišu oko prenosnika (17) su obezbeđene u sudu (20), da bi se ohladile kese od folije (2) u rashladnoj tečnosti. The conveyor belt (21) can pull the foil bag (2) out of the fixing holder (12) via the contact at the location (8). The conveyor belt (21) then transports the foil bag (2) down in an inverted position. The bactericidal effect is maintained during this time. The foil bag is then transferred to the cooling vessel (20) using the handle (14) of the transfer device (15). Vessels (16) circulating around the conveyor (17) are provided in the vessel (20) to cool the foil bags (2) in the coolant.

Ceo uređaj radi u ciklusima, tj. obrtna konstrukcija (22) se pomera iz uspravnog položaja u obrnuti položaj i nazad, u jednom ciklusu. Transporter (21), prenosni uređaj (15) i poželjno transporter (17) rashladnog suda (20) takođe rade u odogvarajućim ciklusima. The whole device works in cycles, ie. the revolving structure (22) moves from the upright position to the inverted position and back, in one cycle. Conveyor (21), transfer device (15) and preferably conveyor (17) of cooling vessel (20) also operate in corresponding cycles.

Uređaj ima više traka na kojima nekoliko kesa of folije (2) mogu biti istovremeno tretirane, jedna pred druge. To omogućava postizanje veće efikasnosti. The device has several belts on which several bags of foil (2) can be treated simultaneously, one before the other. This makes it possible to achieve greater efficiency.

Claims

1. A filling device with: a filling part for filling the package (2) with hot filling, a sealing device for hermetically closing the package (2), wherein the package (2) has a sealing lid (3,4) for opening the package (2) and a circumferential construction (22) for turning the package (2) so that the package lid (3, 4) comes into contact with the hot filling.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the sealing device can place a sealing cap (4) on the package (2) for hermetic sealing.

3. The device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the sealing device closes the opening located next to the package lid (3, 4), for example, by heat sealing the package foil (2).

4. A device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the sealing device inserts the packaging cover (3, 4) or its part (3) into the packaging opening (2), for example by means of heat sealing.

5. Device, according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by the fact that the filling device, for filling the package (2), is formed as part of the cover of the package (2).

6. The device according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the package filling device (2) is formed by an opening located next to the package cover (3, 4) or at a position provided for the package cover (3, 4).

7. The device according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a device (21) is provided, such as a conveyor surface (21), by which the packages (2) can be held in an inverted position, for example, by means of transportation.

8. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that the device (21) contains a conveyor belt (9).

9. Device, according to one of the requirements from 1 to 8, characterized by the fact that the rotating structure (22) can rotate the package (2) at least by 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 270 or 360°.

10. The device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the rotating structure (22) contains fixing holders (12).

11. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that the fixing holder (12) under the package (2) is in an inverted position.

12. A filling process in which: the hot filling is poured into the package (2), the package (2) is closed, the package (2) having a lid (3, 4) and the package (2) is turned so that the lid (3, 4) comes into contact with the hot filling.

13. The method, according to claim 12, characterized in that the sealing cover (4) is placed on the package (2) for closing.

14. The method according to one of claims 12 or 13, indicated by the fact that the opening located next to the package cover (3, 4) is closed in order to seal the package.

15. The method according to one of claims 12 to 14, characterized by the fact that the package cover (3, 4) or its part (3) is inserted into the opening of the package, for example, by means of heat sealing, so that the package is sealed.

16. The method, according to one of the requirements from 12 to 15, indicated by the fact that the package is filled through part (3) of the package cover.

17. The method, according to one of the requirements from 12 to 15, indicated by the fact that the filling is inserted into the package through the opening located next to the package lid or in the place provided for the lid (3,4).

18. The method according to one of claims 12 to 17, characterized in that the package (2), after being reversed, is left in that position for some time and, for example, transported at the same time.

19. The method according to one of claims 12 to 18, characterized in that the package (2) is inverted by at least 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 270 or 360°

20. The method according to one of claims 12 to 19, characterized by the fact that the package (2) is inverted in such a way that it rests on the fixing holders (12).

21. The method, according to claim 20, characterized by the fact that after the rotation, part of the package (2) is located under the fixing holder (12), whereby the mentioned part comes into contact with the conveyor belt (21).