Method for processing a foil tube

DE102022101790B4Active Publication Date: 2026-07-23PLUR ANDREAS
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Application Number
DE102022101790
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-01-26
Publication Date
2026-07-23
Estimated Expiration
2042-01-26

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for processing tubular film covers for medical devices result in material damage due to multiple folds, especially when used for protecting surgical robotic arms, and are time-consuming and costly.

Method used

A method involving an application aid that provides information for precise processing, including marking, cutting, and applying applications, followed by a single folding step, using a vacuum table and X-Y work station for automated handling and folding with defined fold depths.

Benefits of technology

Enables precise, material-friendly processing with reduced risk of damage and cost-effectiveness by simplifying handling and ensuring high precision in applying applications and folding.

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Abstract

A method for processing a foil tube, in particular a foil tube cover for a medical device, comprising the process steps of: - providing an unfolded foil tube, - holding the unfolded foil tube on an application aid in the form of a handling device comprising a base for holding the foil tube and a working head movable above the foil tube in an XY plane as a handling unit, - providing at least one piece of information for processing the unfolded foil tube by the application aid,wherein the type of processing is indicated by the application aid and the position indicated by the application aid is transferred to the unfolded film tube by an operator, or the indicated type of processing is carried out by the operator at the indicated position, or wherein at least one piece of information for processing the unfolded film tube is stored in the handling device and the processing is carried out automatically by the handling device according to the provided information, - wherein the processing includes applying applications to the unfolded film tube, and - wherein the unfolded film tube is folded for the first time after the processing step of applying applications.
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