Facility for providing a tire

Abstract

A device (20) for providing a band (10) comprises a first spindle (101) on which a first band (11) wound into a roll can be received and a second spindle (102) on which a subsequent band (12) wound into a roll can be received. A changing device (40) is capable of attaching a leading end of the subsequent band (12) to a trailing end of the first band (11). Both spindles (101,102) originate from respective holders (100R,100L) which, together with a band (11,12) held by them, can be placed and exchanged in the device (20). Each holder comprises fixing devices with which the leading end of the subsequent band (12) held by them can be fixed and detached from it. A set of dispensing positions (22L,22R) is provided in which a corresponding set of holders can be received adjacent to one another and in which the belt held thereby for the dispensing devices (21) can be detached.The exchange device (40) includes for each of the set of dispensing positions (22L,22R) at least one actuator (28) capable of and designed to cooperate with the fixing means of the holder (110L,100R) held therein in order to bring a leading end of the next belt (12) seated on it near the trailing end of the first belt (11).

Description

The present invention relates to a device comprising a first spindle on which a first strip wound into a roll is mounted. is receivable and a second spindle on which a subsequent band wound into a roll is receivable, issuing means which, during operation, the first bond of the first remove the spindle and lead it to an outlet of the device, a switching device that in is positioned and arranged to connect a leading end of the next belt to a descending to attach the end of the first strap, for which purpose the carrying end of the following band at least temporarily by fixation devices and near the sloping end of the first band is brought in order to at the descending end of the first strap to be attached, and a control device. In particular, the invention relates to a labelling system and will the arrangement following should primarily be described on the basis of a labeling system for labeling containers. A labeling system according to However, the invention can also be used for the labelling of other products. Such a system usually includes a labeling device, which applies labels to the product or packaging, in combination with the here intended to which a series of labels attached the labeling device is fed and from which the labels for the labeling device be detachable. It has been noted that within the framework of the present application the terms "band", "strip", "ribbon" and similar concepts can be used interchangeably without acting on a substantial to distinguish purposes, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Such labels can be applied in various ways, for example as an endless label strip, to go around the product or the packaging be wrapped and released according to the end markings provided thereon and attached, or as independent self-adhesive labels covering their entire surface be affixed to the packaging or the product and to a backing sheet supplied. The tape providing the labels is usually wound into a roll and _2_ is unrolled from it during the process. After a complete unrolling of a For such a label roll, a subsequent, full roll must be placed to continue the process. can continue. Such a role change leads to a substantial interruption of the process and a associated delay when an empty label roll is fully manually must be replaced by a full label roll. To avoid this, therefore, at preferably provide for a setup of the type referred to in the introduction that this process takes over fully automatically, often assisted by a linked or buffer device provided therein in which a sufficient length of the belt is held to be issued during the role change. In that case, it does not need to the labeling process is not to be interrupted or even delayed at all if a tapering roll is replaced by a full roll. Such an example is known from U.S. Patent US 9,051,072. It describes a labeling system. with which labels are provided from a roll and a tapering, first roll completely is automatically replaced by a full, next roll. To this end, the setup includes a number of dispensing positions next to each other where a label roll can be rotated each time around a spindle can be received and is unwound. A first of these roles is the on that current active role, while the remaining positions make room for a successor role or include a used roll. The belt of the active roll is fed by dispensing devices mounted on a wagon. equipped and thereby movable laterally along the dispensing positions. The trolley furthermore features a changing device with which a leading end of a new role at the descending end, or the tail, of the one active at that moment roll can be attached, usually by means of a double-sided adhesive adhesive strip or other adhesives. To this end, the vehicle is taken to a in good time. selected subsequent role dispatched so that the switching device upon reaching the descending end of the active role already the leading end of the _3_ has attached a successor role, after which the issuing means the bond of the successor will take over the role. Thanks to a retained buffer length of belt, this can be done without interruption of the labeling process takes place fully automatically. For a longer-term autonomous operation of the facility, it must provide space. to a correspondingly larger number of rolls in stock positions. An objection from the The well-known arrangement is that the arrangement thereby becomes substantially more extensive and with name occupies a correspondingly larger footprint at a production site. This is often undesirable due to a lack of sufficient space. [The purpose of the present invention is, inter alia, to provide for a , in particular to a labelling device, in which a number of stock positions can be expanded without requiring any additional space to take. In order to achieve the intended purpose, one of the kind described in the introduction has as a characteristic according to the invention that the The first spindle and the second spindle originate from respective holders which, together with a the belt held thereby in the device must be placeable and interchangeable, such that each holder includes fixing devices with which the leading end of is held thereby the following strap is fixable and detachable from it, which is a set of dispensing positions provided in which a corresponding set of holders adjacent to each other can be received is and in which the strap held thereby for the dispensing instruments is detachable, and that the exchange device has at least one actuator for each of the set of dispensing positions includes which is capable and equipped to with the fixation devices of the held therein holder to cooperate in order to a carrying end of the seated thereon to bring the next band near the descending end of the first band. Thus, the rolls are held by individual holders and the rolls are unwindable of a spindle, which together with an associated fixation device of the relevant holder extends. The rollers can fully fit in the holder for a _4_ attachment to the active roller is prepared by its leading end to fixate on the fixator and, for example, from a bilateral suture strip provided. | In this state, the roll can be accommodated in the device and the roll can be placed adjacent to the active role in one of the set of issuance positions; ready to upon reaching the descending end by the manipulator means to be attached with the leading end to the descending end. Alternatively, a subsequent roll, after being prepared, can go to a stock position be managed. In doing so, a preferred form of execution of the apparatus according to the invention as characterized by having at least one a stock position is provided in which a holder is receiveable, and that the holder by a displacement device is interchangeable between at least one of the at least one stock position and at least one of the set of issue positions. The setup provides one or more stock positions for a corresponding number of ready held rolls, alongside any subsequent roll already adjacent to the plays an active role in an issuing position. | In contrast to the well-known arrangement, are located the issuing instruments together with the issuing positions in a more or less fixed location in the facility, while precisely the holders within it are movable, each time with a already prepared roller that can be unwound from the spindle provided with it. As a result can a number of stock positions in particular be expanded vertically without the feed footprint of the facility as a whole increases as a result. In themselves, the successive holders with rolls can be directly placed in a stock position be entered. A special form of the arrangement however, is characterized by the fact that it contains at least one import and / or export position provided in which a holder is receiveable, and that the holder by the displacement device is interchangeable between the input and / or output position and at at least one of the at least one stock position and the set of issue positions. Hereby offers the configuration, for example on a free flank, the possibility of a holder to be inserted with a roller, after which the holder with roller is moved by the displacement device is picked up to be transported to a stock position. _5_ In order to remove a processed roll together with its holder, it has a further special embodiment of the device according to the invention as characteristic that the displacement device comprises a wagon which over a set of linear guides are movable in three orthogonal directions within the device and by The control device is controlled. The output position may or may not be connected. are located on the same flank of the facility and, moreover, it is possible that a A combined input / output position is provided, where a new holder with a roller is placed. can be inserted and a used roll can be removed. [Pay attention to a freely removable position of the roller in the holder and nevertheless reliable transport within the facility has a preferred design form of the device according to the invention as a characteristic that the holder by the displacement device is kept in a predominantly horizontal position, whereby the spindle is at least erected nearly vertically. Thanks to the horizontal orientation of the The holder ensures the roll is optimally supported, both during transport and in an issuance position. A further preferred design of the facility has characterized by the fact that the holder externally comprises one or more engagement cavities and thereby becomes receptive over a corresponding set of fingers of a sliding device whereby the holder is movable by the displacement device. To limit tension in the belt when it is by the dispensing means conducted and settled, has a further preferred form of implementation of the arrangement according to the invention as a characteristic that the spindle is rotatable around a centerline (R1) of the holder exits, in particular through the intervention of a bearing. In this way, a resistance caused by friction of the roller in the holder is reduced to a minimum, which contributes to a smooth movement and limited stretch of the belt. To this is further contributed by a further preferred form of implementation, characterized because the spindle encloses a disc body at a base thereof, on which the roller is receptive. The role here lies on the disc body in order to thereby become supported and carried. As a result, there is no mutual contact between the band and a stationary bottom of the holder that could otherwise offer resistance to it while the belt is being unwound. To keep stretch in the strap to a minimum, it is preferable to the pivot on which the roll is received during the unwinding of the tape together thereby putting it into rotation. [Vlet has an eye on this, a further preferred form of the device according to the invention as a characteristic that the spindle comprises a hollow core that is accessible to drive devices in the dispensing position which impose a rotation about the centerline on the spindle. This is based, for example, on the assumption of a hollow spindle in which a drive element, such as a clamping coupling, of a The drive is received and fixed when the holder is in the dispensing position. is placed. Rejuvenation in one or both promotes a correct contact. [With a view to adequate transfer, it can be assumed in this regard of a certain clamping force, whether or not supported by a friction layer on one or both cooperating surfaces between the drive element and the spindle. A gearing can also or otherwise profile and counter-profile are provided to attach to the spindle a certain amount to impose possible backlash-free rotation. Once in the dispensing position, the strap must be accessible to the changing device. In order to attach the leading end of the next belt to the to be able to suture the tapering end of the first ligament that is active at that moment, both ends must be brought together and joined. To that end, has a particular embodiment of the device according to the invention as a characteristic that the holder comprises a swiveling device that is pivotable around a swiveling axis, that the swiveling device comprises the fixing devices, and that at the location of each of the dispensing positions an actuator is provided that is capable and configured to work with the swiveling device to cooperate in order to attach a swivel to it around its swiveling axis to lay. The intended swivel is towards the sloping end of the first band aimed to make contact with it and the leading end of the to attach the following strap to it. _7_ The swiveling mechanism is preferably designed to rotate both left and right. swivel so that the holder can be received in each of the set of dispensing positions. To thereby always being able to impose a correct progression on the belt, has a further particular embodiment of the device according to the invention as a characteristic that the holder comprises a tape guide, in particular comprising one or more idler rollers and / or guide rollers, which the leading end of the next belt leads to the fixation devices. In a preferred design, the configuration is as follows: characterized by the fact that the pivot axis of the slewing device coincides with a centerline of a idler roller or guide roller of the guide. This latter idler roller or Consequently, the guide roller brings the belt regardless of the swivel direction of the swiveling device. from a fixed relative position on the intended work surface. A further special embodiment of the device has, according to the invention, as characteristic that the exchange device includes a cutting device for each of the set of holders with which the first band of a remaining part of the sloping end thereof is detachable, situated beyond an attachment with the leading end of the next band. The cutting device can be activated by means of a power supply provided for that purpose. confirmed as soon as the leading end is attached to the trailing end so that the remainder of that end thereof is separated and a further advance of will not hinder the process. The present invention also relates to a container as used in or with the device described above in accordance with the invention and will now be further specified explained using an implementation example and an accompanying drawing. In the drawing shows: Figure 1 in perspective: an execution example of a set of empty holders. according to the invention, intended as a prototype of the device according to invention; _g_ Figure 2 a top view of the holders in Figure 1, respectively filled and virtually empty; Figure 3 in perspective is an implementation example of the layout according to invention in an open state; Figure 4 a side view of the device in Figure 3 in a closed state; Figure 5 in perspective: the arrangement of Figure 3 in a closed state; Figure 6 a cross-section through the arrangement of Figure 3 at the level of a set issuing positions therein; and Figure 7 an enlarged detail of a dispensing station of the layout of figure 6; and Figure 8 shows an example of the implementation of transport means for the facility. according to the invention. Incidentally, it should be noted that the figures are purely schematic and not always based on drawn to the same scale. [Vlet name may be omitted for the sake of clarity some dimensions are shown to a greater or lesser extent in an exaggerated manner. Corresponding parts are indicated in the figures with the same reference number. The device according to the invention is characterized by the use of independent holders in which a tape can be dispensed unrolled from a roll and with which the role in the setup is positionable and movable. An example of a set of Such containers 100L,100R are shown in Figure 1. In this example, this is based on a set of mutually mirror-symmetrical holders, resulting in a left holder 100L and a right holder 100R can be distinguished. Both Holders 100R,100L feature a central spindle 101,102 on which a roller wound strip 11,12 is received. The spindle 101,102 rotates around a centerline R1 extends from a bottom of the holder and comprises at a base a disc body 110 on which the belt roller 11,12 is supported. Internally, between the spindle 101,102 and the bottom of the respective holder 100L,100R provided with a bearing whereby the spindle experiences particularly low friction and resistance during rotation and the belt unrolls particularly smoothly. _9_ Each of the holders also includes a belt guide and a swiveling device 45 which A swivel axis R2 is mounted therein. The belt guide comprises one or more guide rollers and / or idler rollers 41 and a working surface of the swiveling device 45 on which tape 11,12 is guided from the roller. As a result, tape 11,12 is placed on a fixed, defined position and tension directed to the working surface, regardless of the diameter and / or orientation of the roller. [Vlet voordeel includes the provision for this purpose at least one idler or guide roller 41 whose centerline, as in the given example, coincides with the swivel axis R2 of the swivel device 45. The swivel device 45 carries a fixation device 43 with which a guiding end of the by the relevant the holder, the belt is temporarily placed on a working surface of the swiveling device fixed. In this example, the fixation device comprises a spring-loaded slide under which it band 11,12 is received. In the displayed output state, slide 43 clamps the belt on the work surface, while the slide springs back during operation to a wide to leave a gap to the working surface that allows the belt to run freely upon dispensing. To this end, an unspecified mechanical transmission of shafts, springs, teeth and / or provided lugs between the pivot of the pivoting device and the clamping device. In this state, the tape is available for further processing or working. downstream of the installation to which the executed belt 10 is connected by a set guide rollers 21 are guided to the exit. The holders 100,L,100R comprise three radially tapering slots 120 that are attached their underside is externally accessible. The 100L,100R holder fits with these slots 120 via a corresponding set of cams 32 based on a slide 30, see figure 3 and 4, with which a holder 100L,100R can be moved into the device 20 brought. The carriage 30 is mounted on bearings and thereby slides smoothly over a guide 37 to inside and outside the machine. Inside the unit 20, the same slots 120 offer a grip for the displacement device provided therein with which the holder 100R,100L can be picked up, put down, and transported. In this example, the transfer device comprises a robot trolley 35, which runs over a set linear guides 33,34 in three orthogonal dimensions is common and with a Extendable arm 36 is equipped, see also Figure 8. Arm 36 carries a number of lugs. 39 which engage in the radial slots 120 past the cams 32 of the slide 30. To to bridge a certain tolerance in doing so, the slots taper in the transverse direction of from outside to inside to receive the lugs 32,39 fitting into their base. The Cams 32,39 are self-locating. With every manipulation, the holders are 100L,100R always maintained in their shown horizontal orientation for a optimal support and positioning of the rollers supported thereby 11,12 with strap. The displacement device is controlled by a central control device 1 with screen of the facility 20. To introduce a filled container 100R,100L into the device, the device provides for a set of input positions 24 each accessible via an access door 26. In Figure 3 are both access doors open and a sled is 30 outside the facility brought. The 100L,100R holder can be placed on this. This also forms a work surface on which an operator can prepare the container for dispensing by the leading end of the relevant belt under the slide 43 onto the work surface to move from the swiveling device 45. In doing so, the leading end is also moved from provided with a double-sided adhesive strip 13 with which a bond with the a tapered belt will be realized. If the belt serves as a carrier thereon or labels held therein must have a printed side; the tape can hereby also be placed in the holder in a correct orientation, taking into account a right or left position upon dispensing. Once prepared, the carriage can 30 with thereupon the holder 100L.100R over the guide provided for that purpose inwards the facility 20 be guided. After this, access door 26 can be closed, see figure. 4 and 5. The control device 1 detects the placement of the new holder 100L,100R, then However, this is entered by the operator into control device 1, whereupon the control device the holder from input position 24 to a stock position 27,29 within the facility or to a currently empty issuance position 22R of a set issue positions 22L, 22R brings. This issue position 22R is located next to and adjacent _11_ to another issue position 22L of the set of issue positions 22L,22R on which that moment a previous tape 10 active is issued. The control device 1 knows which container 100L,100R in which stock position 27,29, input position 24 or is located at issue position 22R,22L and whether a holder is of the left or right type. This type can be entered or automatically by control device 1 detected by a sensor, switch, or other transducer provided for that purpose. Each of the stock positions 27,29 and the issue positions 11L,22R is as well as each input position 24 provided with a set of support lugs 32 on which the holder 100L,100R is received and guided into a defined stable position. The control device is always capable of a holder with a roller to place wrapped following band in a dispensing position 22L,22R before a holder with a first band wrapped into a roll in the adjacent dispensing position is complete exhausted. This situation is shown in more detail in Figure 6 and magnified in Figure 7. At approaching the end of active band 11 in the left output position 22L sends the control device 1 a changeover device 40 attached to which at each of the issuing positions 22L,22R is provided. The exchange device 40 comprises an actuator 46 for each of the holders which with the swiveling device 45 of the relevant holder is coupled. With this, both swiveling devices 45 directed towards each other until eventual entrapment of the carrying end with the adhesive strip 13 of the next strap 12 on it and the sloping end of the active band 11. Additionally, control device 1 now controls the dispensing means of the device for the drive of the relevant spindle 101 to temporarily interrupt. In the example, the output of the facility is 20 in line. coupled with a buffer device 50 in which a sufficient length of the belt was collected to bridge this phase, so that nevertheless downstream the The release of the tape continues without interruption. The changeover device 40 also features a cutting device for each of the holders in shape of a razor-sharp knife and stop 47 on either side of the belt guide, _12_ with which the remainder of the descending end of the hitherto active band 11 is cut off. After this, the swivel devices 45 are released again and the drive of spindle 102 of the recently coupled holder 100L started, after which the next band 12 is output as active band 10 at the output. The The control device controls the transport device 35 to remove the now empty holder 100R to remove issue position 22R and move to an available stock position 27,29 or to bring an input position to 24, where the input position now serves as discharge position where the empty container can be removed from the device. Although the invention for this purpose based on merely a single example of execution was further explained, it should be clear that the invention is by no means intended for that purpose limited. On the contrary, within the framework of the invention, for an average craftsman, many variations and forms are still possible. _13_

Claims

1. Device (20) for providing a tape (10), comprising a first spindle (101) on which a first strip (11) wound into a roll can be received and a second spindle (102) on which a subsequent band (12) wound into a roll can be received, issuing devices (21) which, during operation, the first belt (11) of the first spindle (101) take and lead to an outlet of the device, a switching device (40) which is capable and designed to attach a leading end of the next belt (12) to a to attach the tapering end of the first band (11), for which purpose the leading end of the following band (12) at least temporarily by means of fixation devices (13) and near the the sloping end of the first band (11) is brought in order to the to be attached to the sloping end of the first band (11), and a control device (1), characterized by the first spindle (101) and the second spindle (102) based on respective containers (100R,100L) which together with a thereby the band (11,12) in the device (20) must be interchangeable and replaceable, so that each holder includes fixing devices with which the leading end of is held thereby the following strap (12) is attachable and detachable, that a set issuance positions (22L,22R) are provided in which a corresponding set of holders is receivable adjacent to each other and in which the band thereby held for the issuing devices (21) are detachable, and that the exchange device (40) for each of the set dispensing positions (22L,22R) include at least one actuator (28) that is capable and configured to together with the fixing devices of the holder held therein (110L,100R) working in order to a carrying end of the next band (12) to bring near the sloping end of the first band (11).

2. Structure within the meaning of claim 1, characterized by having at least one stock position (27,29) is provided in which a container (100R,100L) can be received, and that the holder is interchangeable by means of a moving device (30) between at least one of at least one stock position (27,29) and at least one of the set issuing positions (22L, 22R). _14_ 3. Structure in accordance with claim 2, characterized by having at least one an import and / or export position (24) is provided in which a holder can be received, and that the holder is interchangeable between the input and / or by means of the moving device (30) export position (24) and at least one of the at least one stock position (27,29) and the set of issuing positions (22L,22R).

4. Structure in accordance with claim 2 or 3, characterized by the fact that the a moving device a trolley (30) which includes a set of linear guides (33) is movable in three orthogonal directions within the setup (20) and by the control device (10) is controlled.

5. Apparatus within the meaning of claim 2, 3 or 4, bearing the mark that the holder (100L,100R) by the displacement device (30) in a predominantly horizontal position is held, whereby the spindle (101,102) is at least nearly vertical.

6. In the direction referred to in claim 5, characterized in that the holder externally has one or includes more entry cavities (120) and is therefore receptive over a corresponding set of fingers of a sliding device (35) with which the holder by the the moving device is movable.

7. Establishment in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the spindle (101,102) rotatable around a centerline (R1) of the holder (100L,100R), in particularly through the intervention of a lower court.

8. Arrangement according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that the pivot (101,102) is attached to a base thereof a disc body (110) comprises on which the roller (11,12) is received.

9. Arrangement according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by the pivot (101,102) being hollow core which is accessible to propulsion devices in the dispensing position (22R,22L) which impose a rotation about the centerline (R1) on the spindle. _15_ 10. Establishment in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the holder includes a swiveling device (45) which is swivelable around a swiveling axis (R2), that the swiveling device (45) includes the fixing devices (43), and that at the location of each of the dispensing positions (22R,22L) an actuator (28) is provided which is capable and configured to work with the swiveling device (45) in order to give it a swivel around its to mount swivel shaft (R2).

11. Device within the meaning of claim 10, characterized by the holder (100L,100R) a belt guide (45) comprises, in particular comprising one or more rollers and / or guide rollers, which the leading end of the next belt (12) to the fixation devices (43) leads to 12. Device within the meaning of claim 11, characterized by the pivot axis (R2) of the swiveling device coincides with a centerline (R1) of a idler roller or guide roller (45) of the conduction.

13. Establishment in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the changing device (40) includes a cutting device (23) for each of the set of holders with which the first band (11) of a remaining part of the sloping end is detachable from it, situated beyond an attachment with the leading end of the next band (12).

14. Holder of the species as applied in the establishment in accordance with one or more of the previous conclusions.

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