Boxing method and device intended to sequentially box batches of products inside packaging receptacles

Abstract

A method and device for sequentially batch boxing products inside packaging receptacles. The method includes conveying a continuous supply flow of aligned products along a first supply line extending in a longitudinal direction and; sending m successions of n products in m rows positioned along m separate positioning sub-lines by m movements in transverse directions without a lag with respect to the continuous supply flow; collecting and assembling in the longitudinal direction the n products of each row so as to form a first batch of m×n products; sequentially boxing the m rows of n products forming the first batch inside a first packaging receptacle. The sending step intended to form a first row of a second batch starts during the collecting phase of one of the rows of n products constituting the first batch and along a separate buffer positioning sub-line adjacent to the m positioning sub-lines.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to the technical field of packaging. More particularly, the invention relates to the field of sequentially boxing batches of identical or similar products inside packaging containers (also referred to herein as receptacles).[0002]The invention applies particularly but not exclusively to fresh milk products, cheese products, compotes, as well as any other product of various types or destinations which can be considered as identical or similar for grouping into batches.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]For the production of such batches of products, the content to be packaged, and the primary packaging (cups and caps) possibly arranged on trays, need to be made or available. Then the products themselves are created, meaning the primary packaging is filled with the desired content then closed with the caps. Next, the batches of products are formed by grouping and possibly layering these products. Lastly, these batches of products are arr...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a boxing method that allows for the continuous supply and assembly of products without interrupting the supply flow. The method involves sending a first batch of n products, which form a first row, in a transverse movement without delay. After the collection and assembly of the first batch, the method initiates the step of boxing the first batch while keeping the continuous supply flow uninterrupted. The invention also includes an offset means to achieve conveying the n products in an offset movement relative to the first supply line. This method allows for efficient and quick boxing of products without any delay.

Problems solved by technology

In particular, the production rate is necessarily limited because the continuous supply flow must be stopped when the number of products collected on the grouping table constitutes a batch.

This implies systematic stop periods which ultimately result in a significantly slowed production rate.

In addition, the redirection of products from the continuous supply flow in order to distribute them into each of the lanes of the grouping table slows the advance of these products towards the grouping table and therefore also results in a slower rate.

This other implementation also has disadvantages, however.

In addition, the collection of products before the batches are formed requires additional space.

However, as with the solutions presented above, the devices described in these documents offer limited speeds.

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