Package for packing consumables, and method for supplying consumables

Abstract

The invention relates to a package (10) for packaging consumables (13) for use in a processing device, in particular a woodworking device for processing plate-shaped workpieces, said package comprising: a main body (11) which is formed from at least one packaging material to be used once or several times, the main body (11) delimiting at least part of a receiving region (12) for receiving and dispensing the consumables (13), and at least part of the receiving region (12) being surrounded by the packaging material; a dispensing device (20) which enables access to the consumables (13) which can be received in the receiving area (12); and at least one identification device (18) for identifying properties of the packaged consumables (13), wherein at least the main body (11) is designed to be supplied to the processing device together with the consumables (13).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a packaging for packaging consumables for use in a processing device, in particular a wood processing device for processing plate-shaped workpieces, and to a method for feeding consumables.

[0002] EP 1 860 596 A1 discloses a cassette for a coating device that holds an edge coating material for coating the narrow sides of plate-shaped workpieces. Such a standardized cassette enables easy handling of the edge coating material by providing automated insertion of the cassette into the processing device. Due to the increasing complexity of processing devices and the growing product diversity, it is necessary to supply the processing device with a multitude of different consumables and wear materials in order to process and handle the various workpieces. The required consumables and wear materials have a wide variety of properties, so the use of a standardized cassette for many consumables or wear materials is often impractical or too expensive.

[0003] Furthermore, document EP 1 862 949 A2 is known, which relates to an identification device for resource management of bulk goods.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to propose a packaging for packaging consumables for use in a processing device, which enables packaging of various consumables and easy handling, as well as a method for supplying consumables.

[0005] This object is achieved according to the invention by a packaging according to the features of claim 1 and a method for supplying consumable material according to the features of claim 10. Particularly preferred embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

[0006] The packaging according to the invention for packaging consumables for use in a processing device, in particular a wood processing device for processing plate-shaped workpieces, comprises a base body which is formed from at least one packaging material which can be used once or multiple times, wherein the base body at least partially delimits a receiving area for receiving and dispensing the consumables and the receiving area is at least partially surrounded by the packaging material, as well as with an dispensing device which enables access to the consumables which can be received in the receiving area, and with at least one identification device for identifying properties of the packaged consumables, wherein the base body is designed to be fed to the processing device together with the consumables.Furthermore, the base body is made of a flexible packaging material and adapts, at least in some areas, to the shape of the consumable to be packaged. By providing a flexible packaging material, a cost-effective base body can be designed for packaging the consumable. Furthermore, such a base body can be easily adapted to any geometries of different consumables for packaging them.

[0007] Packaging for packaging consumables or wear parts is typically disposed of once the material has been removed from the packaging and fed into the processing equipment. Information regarding the properties of the material is typically provided on the packaging, so this information is lost upon disposal. However, this information may concern important process parameters, such as the quantity of packaged material, chemical or physical properties, or similar parameters that may be required for subsequent processes or further use of the materials.

[0008] The packaging according to the invention is designed to be fed to the processing device together with the consumable material. The packaging remains in or on the processing device during the processing or treatment process, so that the at least one identification device provided on the packaging for recording properties of the consumable material is not lost due to disposal of the packaging. In this way, the information on the properties of the consumable material can be permanently available via the identification device throughout the entire processing or treatment process. The packaging can also provide protection until the consumable material is completely used up, wherein the packaged consumable material can either be removed from the packaging as needed and fed to the processing device, or the packaged consumable material is removed from the packaging and fed to the processing device before the processing or treatment process.The consumables are removed from the packaging during the processing process and fed into the processing device. If necessary, the consumables can also be repackaged in the packaging after the processing process. This packaging can achieve significant advantages, particularly with regard to logistics processes and / or warehousing organization, since information on the packaged consumables can be quickly and easily recorded using the identification device. For example, residual materials can be removed from the processing device after the processing process has been completed and repackaged and stored in the appropriate packaging without any loss of information.

[0009] The type of consumable can be varied in many ways within the scope of the invention. For example, in addition to various coating materials, it can also be bulk material such as granules, individual parts such as fittings or dowels, but also wearing tools, etc. In a preferred development of the packaging, it can be provided that the identification device is designed as at least one opening, preferably as a viewing window, in the base body, wherein the at least one opening enables optical identification of the properties of the packaged consumable. Such an opening can enable a user to quickly and easily optically identify the packaged consumable without having to use additional technical aids. For example, a visual detection of whether consumables are packaged in a package may be possible.It is possible to determine which consumable or quantity of consumable is packaged in the packaging, or even the properties of the packaged consumable. This can result in significant time and labor savings, especially when, for example, a specific consumable needs to be quickly identified from a large number of packaged consumables in a warehouse.

[0010] In a further embodiment of the packaging, it can be provided that the identification device is provided as a pictorial representation on an outer side of the base body, in particular as a barcode, QR code, symbol, pictogram, an image, numbers and / or words printed on the outer side of the base body onto the packaging material. For many consumables, it may be necessary to design the packaging in a completely closed manner due to their properties or for protection purposes. By providing the identification device as a pictorial representation on the outer side of the packaging, a user can still be able to quickly and easily identify the packaged consumable. If the pictorial representation is designed as a barcode or QR code, a variety of information about the properties of the packaged consumable can be stored using the barcode or QR code.These properties can, for example, also be detailed chemical or physical parameters that are taken into account for the processing in the processing facility. This information can be accessed by the user either through a technical aid, such as a reader, or the barcode or QR code enables the stored information to be read by a corresponding device on the processing facility. This can, in particular, enable automated handling of the packaging in the processing facility.

[0011] In a preferred development, it can be provided that the identification device is designed as a wirelessly writable and readable information storage unit, in particular as an RFID device, and that the identification device is arranged on or in the base body. Such an information storage unit can not only store a large amount of information, but also enable this information to be read out very conveniently. The RFID device can also read out the information over greater distances. This can also enable the information to be read out automatically. Because the information storage unit is designed to be writable, further information can also be stored on it by the user or by a corresponding device in the processing device. This can be process parameters that arise during or during processing.processing process, for example a remaining amount of consumable material.

[0012] The packaging according to the invention provides that a coupling device is provided on the base body or is formed by the base body, wherein the coupling device is provided for engaging at least one coupling element of the processing device, so that automated handling of the packaging in the processing device is enabled. By means of such a coupling device, it can be provided that the packaging together with the consumable material is fed to the processing device, in particular to be fed automatically. In this case, an automated or mechanical removal, feeding and / or processing of the consumable material in the processing device can be enabled by the coupling device on the packaging and by a corresponding device of the processing device. A subsequent return of the consumable material to the packaging after the processing process can also be provided in this way.

[0013] In a further development of the packaging, the coupling device can be designed as a tab, recess, eyelet, or hook on or in the base body. This allows for a simple and cost-effective design of the coupling device. Such a coupling device can also be provided on packages of various designs, so that, thanks to the uniform design of the coupling device, automated handling of packages of various designs in the processing facility can also be achieved.

[0014] The packaging material can preferably be made of paper, cardboard, a plastic, and / or a composite material. These packaging materials can be used to create flexible base bodies, and the various packaging materials can be combined with one another in any desired way. Furthermore, these packaging materials allow for both single and multiple use of the packaging and can be easily disposed of or recycled. Furthermore, these packaging materials can be used to create cost-effective packaging.

[0015] An advantageous development of the packaging provides that the dispensing device is designed as an opening, a slider or a flap on or in the base body and that the dispensing device provides for dispensing and / or dosing of the consumable. By means of this dispensing device, the consumable can be dispensed or removed at a defined point on the packaging. By providing the position of the dispensing device on the packaging corresponding to a corresponding removal device of the processing device, automated handling of the packaging in the processing device can be enabled. Reclosing of the dispensing device, in particular in the case of a slider or a flap, can also be made possible, so that after the processing or treatment process, the packaging can be stored together with a residual amount of the consumable.

[0016] Advantageously, the packaging material, particularly in the area of ​​the dispensing device, can have, at least in some areas, a tear-assisting device for opening the packaging material. Such a tear-assisting device can be formed, for example, by a perforation or a tear strip incorporated into the packaging material, thus enabling easier and defined opening of the packaging. In particular, the tear-assisting device can ensure that the packaging is opened only in the area where the consumable is to be dispensed.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the invention, the packaging material can have means for indicating the fill level of the consumable material provided in the packaging. This results in even more efficient and reliable handling and supply of the respective consumable material.

[0018] The above-mentioned advantages are particularly pronounced when the method for feeding consumables to a processing device, in particular a woodworking device for processing panel-shaped workpieces, is used according to patent claim 10. It should be noted that the respective packaging containing consumables can also be fed into and removed from a machine multiple times. In this case, the identification device according to the invention enables efficient and reliable intermediate storage of the packaging in a storage system.

[0019] The invention, as well as further advantageous embodiments and developments thereof, are described and explained in more detail below with reference to the examples shown in the figures. The features shown in the description and the figures can be used individually or in any combination according to the invention. They show: Fig. 1 is a schematic sectional view of a first embodiment of a package not according to the invention, Fig. 2 is a detailed view of an alternative embodiment of the package not according to the invention according to Figure 1 and Fig. 3 a perspective view of an embodiment of the packaging according to the invention.

[0020] Figure 1 shows an exemplary first embodiment of a packaging 10 not according to the invention in a sectional view. This packaging 10 is intended for packaging a consumable 13 or a wear part. The consumable 13 is intended for use in a processing device (not shown in detail), in particular a woodworking device for processing plate-shaped workpieces. Figure 1The consumable material 13 is illustrated by way of example using a strip-shaped consumable material 13 wound in roll form. This strip-shaped consumable material 13 is, in particular, an edge material for coating the narrow sides of plate-shaped workpieces. However, when processing workpieces in the processing device, a large number of different consumable materials 13 and / or wear materials are used, so that the illustrated packaging 10 for the strip-shaped consumable material 13 is to be regarded only as an exemplary embodiment of a packaging 10 according to the invention. The packaging 10 can also be designed to package any other type of consumable material 13 that is fed to the processing device for the treatment or processing of the workpieces. This can, for example, also be consumable material 13 that is to be packaged in piece form, bulk form, or even in liquid form.Furthermore, the packaging 13 can also be refilled if necessary, for example when a certain amount of consumable material has been used up or when another consumable material is to be provided in the packaging.

[0021] The packaging 10 has a base body 11. This base body 11 forms a solid body with a rectangular basic shape. This configuration of the base body 11 also represents only an exemplary geometric configuration of the packaging 10. Likewise, the base body 11 can be configured as any other solid body, which can be adapted in particular to the shape of the consumable 13 to be packaged, for example as a cubic, cylindrical, spherical, conical, or similar solid body.

[0022] The base body 11 forms a receiving area 12 for the consumable material 13 to be packaged. This receiving area 12 is delimited by a base 14, side walls 16, and a lid 15 opposite the base 14. The lid is not shown in this sectional view. This forms a closed receiving area 12 in which the consumable material 13 is received. The side walls 16 form a substantially annular boundary of the receiving area 12. This allows the wound, strip-shaped consumable material 13 to be arranged in the receiving area 12.

[0023] A dispensing device 20 is provided on the base body 11. This dispensing device 20 allows access to the packaged consumables 13. In the packaging 10 according to Figure 1the dispensing device 20 is designed as an opening 25 in the base body 11, in particular as a slot-shaped opening 25 in one of the side walls 16 of the base body 11. The consumable 13 can be guided out of the receiving area 12 through this opening 25 in order to be fed to the processing device. Depending on the packaged consumable, the dispensing device 20 can also be designed differently, for example as a flap or as a slide. To access the consumable 13, such a dispensing device 20 can be folded open, pushed open, or even torn open. A dispensing device 20 designed as a flap or slide can be provided in particular for a consumable 13 packaged in piece form, bulk form, or liquid form. The dispensing device 20 can also enable dosing of the consumable 13.In an initial position, the dispensing device 20 is closed off from the receiving area 12, so that the consumable 13 is securely received in the receiving area 12. A tear-assistance device can be assigned to the dispensing device 20, which allows for simplified opening of the dispensing device 20 by the user or by the processing device. This tear-assistance device can be implemented, in particular, by a tear strip incorporated into the packaging material or by a perforation.

[0024] The Figure 1The packaging 10 shown is formed by a rigid base body 12. The dimensional stability of this base body 12 is achieved by the shape of the base body 12 and / or the use of at least one rigid packaging material. The base body 11 is preferably made of paper or cardboard. The packaging material can also be a plastic or a composite material. A combination of these packaging materials can also be provided to form the base body 11. By combining different packaging materials, for example, a particularly rigid and resilient base body 11 can be formed, through which special protection is achieved for the consumable 13 to be packaged.

[0025] A coupling device 19 is formed on the base body 11. This coupling device 19 can be attached to the base body 11, for example, glued, or formed integrally with the base body 11. This coupling device 19 enables automatic or mechanical insertion, handling, and / or processing of the packaging 10 in the processing device. For this purpose, the processing device can have coupling elements corresponding to the coupling device 19, which can engage the coupling device 19. The coupling device 19 according to Figure 1is designed as a tab 21 having two recesses 22. The coupling elements of the processing device can engage or engage with this tab 21 or the recesses 22 in order to be able to handle the packaging 10 in the processing device in an automated or mechanical manner. The coupling device 19 is arranged on a side region 23 of the base body 11. Likewise, the coupling device 19 can be provided at another location on the base body 11. The tab 21 represents only one exemplary embodiment of the coupling device 19 and can be configured in a variety of ways.

[0026] To enable easy identification of the consumable material 13 packaged in the packaging 10, both for the user and for the processing device, the packaging 10 has an identification device 18 for identifying properties of the packaged consumable material 13. This identification device 18 can be designed in various ways, with the various identification devices 18 being provided individually or in combination with one another on the packaging 10.

[0027] According to Figure 1Two different identification devices 18 are provided on the packaging 10. One of the identification devices 18 is designed as a pictorial representation 27, through which information about the properties of the packaged consumable 13 can be visually recognized. Such a pictorial representation 27 can, for example, be an image, a symbol, pictogram, or even numbers or words. The pictorial representation 27 is printed on the outer side 17 of the packaging 10. This pictorial representation 27 can also be a barcode or QR code. This barcode or QR code can also store further information about the packaged consumable 13, which can be read by a user with a corresponding reading device or by a corresponding device of the processing device.This information may, for example, provide the user with information on the type, nature, quantity of the packaged consumables 13, chemical and / or physical properties, as well as comparable information relevant to the use or handling of the product.

[0028] Processing process important parameters of the consumable 13.

[0029] A second identification device 18 is configured as a wirelessly writable and readable information storage unit 28, in particular an RFID device. This can be attached to the outer side 17 of the packaging 10 or incorporated into the packaging 10 or into the packaging material. The previously described information can also be stored in this information storage unit 28. Furthermore, the writable information storage unit 28 allows process parameters to be stored in the information storage unit 28 during or after the processing. Such a process parameter can, for example, relate to information resulting from the processing. e.g. a remaining amount of consumable 13 in the package 10.

[0030] The identification device 18 is not limited to the information relating to the packaged consumable 13 being stored directly in the information storage unit or the barcode or QR code. It can also be provided that the identification device 18 is connected to an external storage unit (not shown in detail), wherein the information relating to the packaged consumable 13 is stored on the external storage unit. This external storage unit can also be a cloud-based storage unit. Such a storage unit allows a wide variety of information relating to the packaged consumable 13, in particular relating to a multitude of different consumables 13, to be stored centrally and also retrieved by various users or processing devices.

[0031] Figure 2 shows an alternative non-inventive development of the packaging 1C according to Figure 1. This packaging 10 differs from the packaging 10 according to Figure 1 in that a viewing window 26 is formed in a side region 23 of the base body 11. The viewing window 26 can be closed by a transparent cover, for example, a transparent plastic film. It can also be provided that the viewing window 26 is open, so that access to the consumable 13 can also be possible. This viewing window 26 is provided to enable quick and easy visual identification of the packaged consumable 13 by the user. The viewing window 26 can also be formed at any other location on the base body 11, for example, in the lid 15, base 14, and / or the side walls 16.

[0032] Figure 3shows an embodiment of the packaging 10 according to the invention. This embodiment of the packaging 10 is also shown as an example based on the packaging of the ribbon-shaped consumable 13, but can, like the packaging 10 according to Figure 1can also be designed for packaging other types of consumables 13 and wear parts. This packaging 10 has a base body 11 having a plurality of openings 24. The openings 24 are provided in the corner regions of the base body 11. Likewise, openings 24 can be formed in only one, two, or three corner regions of the base body 11, or the corner regions of the base body 11 can be closed, and one or more openings 24 can be formed in the base 14, lid 15, and / or the side walls 16 of the base body 11. The openings 24 are provided, in particular, to enable the user to quickly and easily identify the contents, i.e., the packaged consumable 13. Likewise, the openings 24 can serve to access the consumable 13 in order to feed the consumable 13 from the packaging 10 to the processing device.By allowing access to the consumable material 13 held in the receiving area 12, the openings 24 serve as an output device 20.

[0033] The base body 11 of this packaging 10 is made of a packaging material that has flexible material properties. This can be, for example, paper, cardboard, or a plastic. As a result, the base body 11 of the packaging 10 can adapt to the shape of the packaged consumable 13, so that a secure hold of the packaged consumable 13 in the receiving area 12 of the base body 11 is achieved. In this packaging 10, too, the coupling device 19 is provided on one of the side areas 23 of the base body 11, so that automatic or mechanical insertion, handling, and / or processing of the packaging 10 in the processing device is possible. Likewise, one or more identification devices 18 are provided on the base body 11, as also with regard to the packaging 10 in Figure 1 are described. List of reference symbols 10. Packaging 21. tab 11. Basic body 22. recess 12. Recording area 23. Page area 13. Consumables 24. breakthrough 14. Floor 25. opening 15. Lid 26. Viewing window 16. side wall 27. Pictorial representation 17. outside 18. Identification device 28. Information storage unit 19. Coupling device 20. Output device

Claims

1. Package (10) for packing consumables (13) for use in a machining device, in particular a wood working device for machining plate-shaped workpieces, having a base body (11) which is formed from at least one packaging material to be used once or repeatedly, wherein the base body (11) at least partially delimits a receiving area (12) for receiving and dispensing the consumables (13), and the receiving area (12) is at least partially surrounded by the packaging material, as well as having a dispensing device (20) allowing access to the consumables (13) which can be received in the receiving area (12), and having at least one identification device (18) for identifying properties of the packaged consumables (13), wherein at least the base body (11) is configured to be supplied to the machining device together with the consumables (13), wherein a coupling device (19) is provided on the base body (11) or is formed by the base body (11), wherein the coupling device (19) is intended to engage with at least one coupling element of the machining device, so that automated handling of the packaging (10) in the machining device is possible, characterised in that the base body (11) is made of a flexible packaging material and adapts at least in some areas to the shape of the consumable (13) to be packaged.

2. Package according to claim 1, characterised in that the identification device (18) is configured as at least one perforation (24), preferably as a viewing window (26), in the base body (11), wherein the at least one perforation (24) enables optical identification of the properties of the packaged consumables (13).

3. Package according to claim 1, characterised in that the identification device (18) is provided as a graphical representation (27) on an outer side (17) of the base body (11), in particular as a barcode, QR code, symbol, pictogram, illustration, numbers and / or words printed on the outer side (17) of the base body (11) onto the packaging material.

4. Package according to claim 1, characterised in that the identification device (18) is configured as a wirelessly writable and readable information storage unit (28), in particular as an RFID device, and is arranged on or in the base body (11).

5. Package according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the coupling device (19) is configured as a strap (21), recess (22), eyelet or hook on or in the base body (11).

6. Package according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the packaging material is formed from paper, cardboard, a synthetic material and / or a composite material.

7. Package according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the dispensing device (20) is configured as an opening (25), a slide or a flap on or in the base body (11) and dispensing and / or dosing of the consumables (13) is provided by the dispensing device (20).

8. Package according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the packaging material, in particular in the area of the dispensing device (20), has at least in some areas a tear facilitation device for opening the packaging material.

9. Package according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said package comprises means for indicating a fill level of the consumables provided in the package.

10. Method for supplying consumables (13) to a machining device, in particular a wood working device, for machining plate-shaped workpieces, comprising the steps of: delivering a package (10) according to one of the preceding claims to the machining device, supplying at least the base body (11) of the package (10), together with the consumables (13), to the machining device, and identifying properties of the consumables (13) by means of the identification device (18).

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