Orienting device and method for orienting object

Abstract

There is disclosed an orienting device (1) for orienting at least one object (2), comprising conveying means (8, 50, 51) defining a conveying surface adapted to convey an object (2) along a first direction (X) and rotating means (15) selectively actuatable for creating on bottom portion a differential speed causing the rotation of object (2) about a first axis (Z) transversal to first direction (X). The rotating means (15) comprise a contact element (16), which is either fixed or movable along first direction (X) with a differential speed relative to conveying means (8, 50, 51). The contact element (16) is selectively movable between a first configuration, in which it protrudes from the conveying surface along first axis (Z), so as to contact bottom portion (12) of object (2) and to causethe rotation of object (2) about first axis (Z) and a second configuration, in which it is offset from conveying surface along first axis (Z). The contact element (16) is free to oscillate around a second axis (A) parallel to first direction (X).

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to an orienting device for orienting an object. [0002] The invention also relates to a method for orienting an object. [0003] In more detail, the object may be a crate, box, carton, packaging for groups of goods, in particular containers for edible substances. [0004] These sets usually have a rectangular base with one side smaller than the other. Background technique [0005] Orientation units can be incorporated into bottling lines for forming labeled and filled containers and for palletizing these containers. [0006] Among other things, known bottling lines include: a rinsing unit for rinsing the containers, a filling unit for filling the containers, a capping unit for capping the containers and a unit for packing a given number of containers together In order to form a packaging unit for multiple container groups. [0007] The bottling line also includes: a palletizing station, supplied with groups of containers and ...

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Problems solved by technology

[0016] Therefore, there is a risk that some groups will not be fully rotated by 90 degrees, especially at high processing speeds

This risk increases when the bottom of the container is uneven with only a limited contact area, as in the case of containers with irregular bottoms, for example, in the case of petal-shaped bottoms

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