A buffering device configured to arrange buffering containers in a pre-grouping on a buffering surface of the buffering device, and a method of arranging buffering containers in a pre-grouping using a buffering device

By employing components such as paddles and long-stator linear motors on the buffer device to achieve pre-grouping of containers, the problems of damage during container grouping and failure of the segmentation device are solved, thereby improving the reliability of the buffering process and the efficiency of space utilization.

CN122443935APending Publication Date: 2026-07-24KRONES AG
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202610080307.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2025-01-22
Filing Date
2026-01-21
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies are prone to container damage during container grouping and buffering processes, and the partitioning devices are prone to failure, making it difficult to achieve space-saving and individually controllable buffering.

Method used

A buffer device is used to pre-group buffer containers on a buffer surface. The containers are moved in one direction by a paddle and extend laterally beyond 90% of the buffer surface. Combined with a long stator linear motor, a shuttle, a detection device, and a pushing device, the pre-grouping and synchronous pushing of the containers are realized.

Benefits of technology

It enables pre-grouping of containers, reduces the risk of container damage, improves the reliability of the buffering process and the efficiency of space utilization, and adapts to the buffering needs of different container sizes.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a buffering device (1, 15) configured to arrange buffering containers (31), such as bottles, in pre-groupings on a buffering surface (2, 16, 161, 162, 163) of the buffering device (1, 15), wherein the buffering device (1, 15) comprises a paddle (11, 25) configured to move the containers (31) on the buffering surface (2, 16, 161, 162, 163) in a first direction and to extend beyond the full or at least 90% extent of the buffering surface (2, 16, 161, 162, 163) in a second direction transverse to the first direction. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of arranging buffering containers (31), such as bottles, in pre-groupings using a buffering device (1, 15).
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