EASY-TO-OPEN THERMOFORM CUP WATER DISPENSER

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermoforming cup water machine used in the production of cup (B) water by thermoforming method, which enables the cup (B) to be opened smoothly and easily by pulling the opening piece (B1) together with the top foil (F) thanks to the contour cut (B2) made in the area where the opening piece (B1) is located on the cup (B).

Description

1 TARIFF EASY-TO-OPEN THERMOFORM CUP WATER DISPENSER Technical Area 5 The invention relates to machines that produce bottled water using the thermoforming method. The invention was made particularly in the area where the opening mechanism is located on the cup. Thanks to the contour cut, the opening piece can be pulled together with the top foil, opening the cup to 10° a thermoform cup water dispenser that allows for smooth and easy opening. It is related to. State of the Art 15 Thermoforming cup water production machines heat plastic foil in roll form. shaping, filling with water, covering with top foil, gluing, cutting automation that sequentially performs the processes of grouping and packaging. are systems. 20 In current technology, traditional PET cups produced on thermoforming machines, the latest The top surface of the cup usually has a domed opening so that the user can open the cup. The mouth area is created. This area is completely fitted with the top foil to the cup body. by preventing it from sticking, allowing the user to hold and lift the edge of the foil. This is the aim. However, in known systems, this domed structure is used for production and logistics. 25 During processing, it can easily be crushed, and as a result of deformation, the top foil of the cup... This causes the glass to stick undesirably to its body. This situation affects the glass. makes it difficult to open and causes the user to spill liquid during opening. This leads to consequences that negatively affect the experience. 30 Forming molds and blow molds used in existing thermoforming machines, Sealing jaws and foil conveying systems, according to the domed opening structure. It is designed to create a different opening geometry on the cup through cutting, It does not support regional bonding or controlled separation mechanisms. This Therefore, the machines in the current technology create an opening on the cup that is cut and separated. 35 such as creating a part or making that part removable together with the top foil. 2 It lacks the structural arrangements to provide advanced functionality. Furthermore... The foil widths and cup shape used in traditional cup designs, production This leads to high raw material consumption during the process, and this situation, especially high This increases costs in high-capacity water bottling plants. In existing systems... Alternative cup geometries or foil that will save raw materials 5 There are no machine modifications required for optimization. In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of the current solutions, This has made it necessary to make improvements in the technical field. 10 Purpose of the Invention The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and contributes to the relevant technical field. It relates to the easy-to-open thermoform cup water dispenser, which brings new advantages. 15 The purpose of the invention is to create a controlled cutting area on the cup that initiates the opening process. The goal is to develop a thermoforming cup water machine that enables the creation of water in cups through this process. The purpose of the invention is to create a device where the cut opening is connected only to the top foil. The goal is to create a thermoforming cup water dispenser that enables the cups to be glued together. 20 Another purpose of the invention is to allow the end user to hold the cup in one go and avoid spills. The goal is to develop a thermoform cup water dispenser that allows you to open a glass without needing one. Another purpose of the invention is to replace the domed opening used in traditional cups. 25 A thermoforming cup water machine has emerged that eliminates the need for its own structure. to place. Another aim of the invention is to reduce the width of the foil used in cup production. The goal is to develop a thermoforming cup water machine that saves on raw materials. 30 Another aim of the invention is to reduce the width of the foil used in cup production. saving raw materials and at the same time redesigning the cup geometry A thermoforming machine that reduces PET plastic raw material consumption thanks to its design. The goal is to introduce a water dispenser for cups. 35 3 Another aim of the invention is to improve the shaping process to suit the new cup design. A thermoforming cup water machine incorporating foil backing and bonding units has been developed. to place. Another purpose of the invention is foil ironing, which removes protrusions that may occur after cutting. 5 The goal is to develop a thermoform cup water dispenser with a built-in mechanism. To fulfill all the purposes mentioned above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention refers to a device used in the production of bottled water using the thermoforming method, and placed on a base. a positioned body, with 10 located on the body that provides raw material input to the machine. foil feeding unit, the raw material coming from the foil feeding unit is shaped into cups. The foil heating unit, which performs the necessary heating process so that the water can be dispensed into the cups. the filling unit that performs the filling process, the parts of the unit where the filling process is carried out aluminum foil needed to cover the tops of the glasses The top foil unit, which allows the aluminum top foil to be laid on top, progresses 15 The foil pull mechanism that enables its movement, the aluminum top foil is applied to the cups. Thermoformed water cups containing a cutting group that enables cutting in cutting dies. having a machine, - Raw material heated in a foil heating unit in a specially designed cup shape The lower main body, which has a gearbox connected to a servo motor to enable the power supply, is 20 located on the lower main body and moved upwards via the lower main body the mold assembly and the blowing box located on the mold assembly The shaping unit consists of a shaping upper group, - mold base plate connected to the lower main body and on the mold base plate The raw material, located and heated in the foil heating unit, is placed in a specially designed 25 a shaping mold that enables the cup to be shaped, - attached to the shaping mold and placed on the cup, on top of the cup an opening piece in the area near the edge, and this opening piece coming out of the glass Local contour cutting to create the contour that allows for separation. the cutting blade that enables this, 30 - the cups obtained in the shaping unit move to the filling unit. to ensure the cups are transferred from the shaping unit to the filling unit. a guide unit that guides the cups and associated with the guide unit and after contour cutting is done on the cups using the shaping die 35 to prevent any protruding surfaces from remaining as a result of the cutting 4 foil ironing, which involves ironing the foil using roller printing. Foil backing runner consisting of units, - cups filled in the filling unit and in the upper foil unit sealing the aluminum foil covering the glasses Main unit 5 with gearbox connected to servo motor to enable the operation to be performed. body, sub-molding assembly located on the main body, sub-molding assembly located on it and allowing aluminum foil to be applied to the glass At least one gluing unit consisting of a jaw group with gluing jaws, - located on the gluing jaw and the contour on the opening piece 10 localized and controlled cuts to ensure the cut adheres to the top foil. This relates to the fact that it contains a regional sealing joint that performs the sealing. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. 15 This should be done taking that into consideration. Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1: General view of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. 20 Figure 2a: Shaping process of the thermoforming cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This is a perspective view of the unit. Figure 2b: Shaping process of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This is a side view of the unit. Figure 3: Shaping unit of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. 25 This is a view of the lower main body. Figure 4a: Shaping process of the thermoforming cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. The unit shows the exploded view of the mold assembly. Figure 4b: Shaping process of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This unit is another view of the exploded formwork assembly. 30 Figure 5: Shaping machine of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance of the group. Figure 6: Foil support for the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance of the rug. Figure 7: Foil ironing of the thermoform cup water production machine, the subject of the invention. 35 This is the appearance of the unit. Figure 8a: The adhesive of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This is a perspective view of the unit. Figure 8b: The adhesive of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This is a side view of the unit. Figure 9: Sealing unit of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. 5 This is the appearance of the main body. Figure 10a: The adhesive of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This is a view of the exploded formwork assembly of the unit. Figure 10b: The adhesive of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This is a side view of the unit lower formwork assembly. 10 Figure 10c: Adhesive for the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This unit is a top view of the lower formwork assembly. Figure 11: The adhesive of the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. The unit shows the exploded view of the jaw assembly. Figure 12: Adhesive for the thermoform cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This is a detailed view of her jaw. Figure 13: The cup produced by the thermoforming cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. Figure 14: The cup produced by the thermoforming cup water production machine, which is the subject of the invention. This is what it looks like when the end user attempts to open it. 20 Explanation of Part References 10. Body 20. Foil feeding unit 25 30. Foil heating unit 40. Shaping unit 41. Lower main body 42. Mold assembly 421. Mold bottom plate 30 422. Shaping die 423. Cutting blade 424. Setscrew bolt 425. Threaded pin housing 426. Ejector pin 35 427. Yay 6 43. Shaping upper group 431. Blower box 4311. Snap-in socket. 50. Foil backing runner 51. Guide Unit 5 52. Foil ironing unit 521. Main plate 522. Roller 523. Roller shaft 524. Bearing 10 525. Piston ring 526. Spring plate 527th Edition 528. Adjustment plate 60. Filling unit 15 70. Upper foil unit 80. Gluing unit 81. Main body 82. Bottom mold assembly 821. Lower mold main body 20 822. Bottom mold 83. Jaw group 831. Main plate 832. Adhesive jaw 8321. Regional sealing nozzle 25 833. Spring bolt 834. Top cover 835. Membrane seal 836. Protective plate 90. Foil pulling group 30 100. Cutting group 110. Cup sorting machine 120. File winding unit 130. Cup dispensing conveyor 140. Machine body 35 150. Foil storage cabinet 7 160. Foil lifting group B. Bardak B1. Opening piece B2. Contour cutting 5 Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description explains that the invention concerns a thermoform cup water dispenser, which is the preferred choice. The alternatives are presented solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without any limitations. It is explained in a way that will not create an impact. Figure 1 shows the general view of the thermoform cup water dispensing machine that is the subject of this invention. Accordingly, in its most basic form, a thermoform cup water dispenser is positioned on the ground. a body (10), 15 located on the body (10) and providing raw material input to the machine foil feeding unit (20), raw material from foil feeding unit (20) to cup (30) is the foil heating unit which performs the necessary heating process so that the foil can take the shape of (B). The raw material heated in the heating unit (30) is in the specially designed cup (B) shape The shaping unit (40) that enables the giving of the form, obtained in the shaping unit (40) Foil support runner (50) that enables the advancement of the cups (B), foil support 20 Filling unit that fills the cups (B) coming from the roadside (50) with water (60), closing the tops of the cups (B) that are filled in the filling unit (60). the aluminum top foil (F) required for this is to be placed over the cups (B) The upper foil unit (70) that provides the filling process is done in the filling unit (60). 25 cups (B) and the top foil unit (70) are placed on top of the cups (B). Enables the bonding of the aluminum top foil (F) to each other. gluing unit (80), aluminum top foil (F) moving inside the machine The foil pulling group (90) that enables its movement is placed on the gluing unit (80). cutting of cups (B) glued with aluminum foil (F) on cutting dies The cutting group (100) that provides cutting operation is performed by cutting group (100) 30 The necessary grouping process must be carried out to pack the final cups (B) into boxes. cup grouping unit (110), aluminum cut in cutting group (100) The waste portions remaining after the cutting process of the foil (F) material are removed from the machine. Fire wrapping machine (120) which enables collection, in cup grouping unit (110) 35 that enables the transport of the grouped glasses (B) to be placed in boxes. The cup outlet conveyor (130) is located on the body (10) and around the machine. 8 Machine casing (140) that surrounds and enables production to be carried out in a closed environment. aluminum foil (F) placed over the cups before the material enters the machine foil storage cabinet (150) which ensures the preservation of the area where it is located, filling aluminum foil placed on top of the cups (B) that have been filled in unit (60). Foil lifting group (160) 5 which enables the foil (F) to be attached to the machine. It includes. The thermoforming cup water machine, which is the subject of the invention, uses the shaping process shown in figures 2a and 2b. unit (40) is basically a sub-main body (41), located on the sub-main body (41) mold assembly (42) and the forming upper group on the mold assembly (42) 10 (43) consists of. The lower main body located in the shaping unit (40) which is the subject of the invention and shown in Figure 3. (41), mold via reducer connected to servo motor in the forming unit (40) It enables the upward movement of the complex (42). 15 The mold assembly (42), located on the lower main body (41) and shown in figures 4a and 4b, mold bottom plate (421) and mold bottom plate (421) connected to the lower main body (41) It consists of the shaping mold (422) on which it is located. 20 The shaping mold (422) heats the raw material in the foil heating unit (30) It is the mold that enables the cup (B) to be shaped. The said shaping It is necessary to create the opening piece (B1) on the cup (B) on the mold (422). The cutting blade (423) that performs local contour cutting (B2) is connected. 25 The cutting die (422) is connected to the forming die by means of a setscrew bolt (424). while the knife (423), cup (B) form is still hot and inside the shaping mold (422), a pull tab (B1) near the top edge of the glass (B) and this pull tab (B1) local contour for creating the contour that allows separation from (B) the cup. This allows the cutting (B2) to be done. Thus, the opening process on the cup (B) is completed in 30 seconds. The initiating opening part (B1) is formed in a controlled manner during the production phase. and which enables the opening piece (B1) to be separated from the body of the cup (B). Local contour cutting (B2) is obtained during the cup (B) shaping stage, and the final opening part (B1) during lifting of the top foil (F) by the user This makes it possible to separate them reliably and without problems. 35 9 Threaded pin sockets (423) were formed on the forming die (422). These threaded pins Push pins (426) with springs (427) fitted on them are placed inside the housings (423). Pins (426), molding die for creating opening mouth (B1) on cup (B) After the local contour cutting (B2) performed within (422), the cutting blade (423) In order to prevent the foil (F) from getting caught on any protrusions that may occur on it, 5 After the cutting blade (423) completes the cutting process, the front of the cutting blade (423) by pushing the surface forward, the foil (F) is attached on the cutting blade (423). eliminating residual contact surfaces which could cause the foil (F) to be cut It ensures their safe departure from the region. 10 The forming upper assembly (43), located on the mold assembly (42) and shown in figure 5, The shaping mold (422) of the foil (F) that has been softened by heating during the thermoforming process pushing it inwards and obtaining the final geometry of the cup (B) form It consists of a blowing box (431) that provides. On the blowing box (431), the figure 15 Compliance with the position of the cutting blades (423) connected to the feeding mold (422) Snap-in slots (4311) have been created to provide the blower box (431). on the forming die (422) and aligned with the cutting blades (423) thanks to the interlocking slots (4311) that allow the blower to sit without overlapping Local contour cutting (B2) used in the design of the box (431), cup (B) 20 The mold assembly (42) is placed correctly and stably on the mold assembly in accordance with its geometry. It has been established there. Cups obtained in the shaping unit (40) are transferred to the filling unit (B) (60) The foil support runner (50) which enables its progress and is shown in Figure 6 is basically When the cups are transferred from the shaping unit (40) to the filling unit (60) (B), 25 (B) the guiding unit (51), associated with the guiding unit (51) and the figure After contour cutting (B2) was made on the cups (B) on the mold (442) foil (F) to prevent any protruding surface from remaining after cutting Foil ironing unit (52) which performs the ironing process with roller printing. It includes. 30 The foil ironing unit (52) shown in Figure 7 is basically two units positioned opposite each other. main plate (521), foil (F) by making a rotational movement between the main plates (521) The roller (522) that performs the ironing process, from both ends of the roller (522) to the main 35 that enables the plates (521) to be connected in such a way that they can perform a rotational movement. The roller shaft (523) is located on the roller shaft (523) and rotates the roller (522). bearing (524), roller (522) and roller shaft (523) that enable it to make the movement The shaft retaining ring (525) which connects to the bearing (524) is on the main plates (521). The spring plate (526) located on the spring plate (526) and the roller (522) printing spring (527) which creates the pressure force applied on the foil (F), main plate (521) and by adjusting the preload amount of the print publication (527) on foil 5 working distance of the ironing unit (52) on the foil backing runner (50) It includes the adjustment plate (528) that adjusts. The gluing unit (80) shown in Figures 8a and 8b basically consists of a main body (81), main lower mold assembly (82) located on the body (81) and 10 on the lower mold assembly (82) It consists of the jaw group (83). The main body (81), shown in Figure 9, is connected to the servo motor in the gluing unit (80). It enables the upward movement of the gluing jaw (832) via a gearbox. 15 The lower mold located on the main body (81) and shown in figures 10a, 10b and 10c. The complete (82), the main body (81) connected to the lower mold main body (821), lower mold located on the main body (821) and filled in the filling unit (60) This process enables the application of aluminum foil (F) onto the glass (B). It contains the lower mold (822). 20 The jaw group (83) located on the lower mold assembly (82) is the gluing unit (80) It forms the upper part. The jaw group (83) shown in Figure 11 is basically a main plate (831), located under the main plate (831) and on the double row of cups (B) Sealing jaw (832) that enables the sealing of aluminum foil (F), main plate 25 The movement located on (831) and provided from the main body (81) to the gluing jaw (832) spring-loaded system that keeps the print stable during the gluing process. bolt (833), top cover (834) which closes onto the main plate (831), top cover (834) forming a closed air block between the main plate (831) and the gluing jaw (832) Membrane 30 that enables the bonding process to be carried out without air consumption. The gasket (835) is located between the membrane gasket (835) and the spring bolts (833) and sealing the membrane seal (835) and protecting the membrane seal (835) It contains a protective plate (836). Figure 12 shows a detailed view of the gluing jaw (832). Aluminum 35 Adhesive jaw (832) that enables the foil (F) to be glued onto the cup (B) 11 on it, the contour cut (B2) on the opening piece (B1) on the top foil (F) regional adhesion that provides local and controlled bonding in a way that ensures adhesion A gluing opening (8321) has been created. Thanks to this structure, the opening part (B1) The area defined by the contour cut (B2) is controlled on the top foil (F) during the production phase. It is glued in this way and when the end user lifts the foil (F) cover, it opens 5 by ensuring that part (B1) is lifted together with the foil (F) independently of the cup The functional advantage of the new cup (B) design is obtained. Figure 13 shows the completed cup (B) and Figure 14 shows the end user's opening process. Its appearance during this process is shown. In Figure 14, the opening on the cup (B) is 10 New design separated by contour cut (B2) and which can be in a radius or straight form. The top piece (B1) is glued onto the cup (B) after the filling process. The foil (F) is visible. In this area, the opening piece (B2) is only visible with the upper foil (F). It is clearly seen that it is connected and not attached to the body of the cup (B). 15 In the new design cup (B), the opening piece (B1) is only connected to the top foil (F). By structuring it in such a way that the end user can use the cup (B) in any way This allows it to be opened easily and controllably without encountering resistance, and also Reducing the size of the bottom and top foil (F) from 694 mm to 633 mm and the cup (B) By optimizing its body, the cup's weight has been reduced from 81.72 g in the old design to 67.95 g. by reducing the amount of PET raw material used in production by approximately 20%. savings are achieved.

Claims

12 REQUESTS 1. Used in the production of bottled water using the thermoforming method and placed on the ground. a positioned body (10), located on the body (10) and the raw material to the machine foil feeding unit (20) that provides the input, foil feeding unit (20) 5 the necessary heating process so that the incoming raw material can take the shape of a cup (B) foil heating unit (30), filling cups (B) with water. The filling unit (60) where the filling process is carried out in the filling unit (60) aluminum top foil required for covering the tops of the glasses (B) (F) top foil unit (70) that allows the cups to be placed on (B), 10 Foil pulling group that provides the forward movement of the aluminum top foil (F) (90), cutting dies of cups (B) with aluminum top foil (F) glued Thermoform cup water machine with cutting group (100) that enables cutting. Its characteristic is; - The raw material heated in the foil heating unit (30) is specially designed 15 connected to a servo motor to enable the cup (B) to be shaped Lower main body with gearbox (41), located on the lower main body (41) and the mold assembly moving upwards via the lower main body (41) (42) and the blowing box (431) located on the mold assembly (42) The shaping unit (40), consisting of the upper shaping group (43), 20 - mold bottom plate (421) and mold connected to the lower main body (41) located on the bottom plate (421) and in the foil heating unit (30) giving the heated raw material the shape of a specially designed cup (B) molding that provides (422), - connected to the shaping mold (422) and on the cup (B), 25 an opening piece (B1) near the top edge of the glass (B) and this the contour that allows the opening piece (B1) to separate from the cup (B) cutting that enables the local contour cut (B2) to be made for its creation. knife (423), - The cups obtained in the shaping unit (40) are transferred to the filling unit (B) 30 (60) shaping the cups (B) to ensure progress from unit (40) to filling unit (60) into cups (B) guiding unit (51) and to the guiding unit (51) associated and contouring mold (442) on cups (B) After the cut (B2) is made, any protruding parts resulting from the cut are removed. roller printing on the foil (F) to prevent the surface from remaining 13 foil ironing unit (52) which performs the ironing process support travel allowance (50), - cups (B) and top foil filled in the filling unit (60) aluminum foil placed on top of the cups (B) in unit (70) 5 servo motors are used to enable the gluing process to be carried out. Main body with connected gearbox (81), located on the main body (81) lower mold assembly (82), located on the lower mold assembly (82) and aluminum foil (F) that allows the glass (B) to be attached to the glass (B) at least one jaw group (83) consisting of a gluing jaw (832) gluing unit (80), 10 - located on the gluing jaw (832) and the opening part (B1) the contour cut (B2) on it adhering to the top foil (F) regional adhesion that provides local and controlled bonding. It contains a sealing mouth (8321). 15 2. It is a thermoform cup water dispenser that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is as stated above. the connection of the cutting blade (423) onto the forming die (422) It contains setscrew bolts (424) that provide.

3. The thermoforming cup water dispenser conforming to Claim 1 has the following features: as mentioned in Figure 20. located in the gear pin housings (423) on the delivery die (422) and a mold for creating an opening (B1) on the cup (B) After the local contour cutting (B2) performed within (422), the cutting attaching the foil (F) to any protrusions that may occur on the blade (423) to prevent cutting, the cutting blade (423) completed the cutting process 25 by pushing the front surface of the cutting blade (423) forward, the cutting blade (423) residual contact surfaces on which the foil (F) may be attached It contains a push pin (426) which eliminates it.

4. The thermoform cup water dispenser is compliant with Claim 3 and its feature is; the aforementioned 30 It contains a spring (427) located on a push pin (426) on it.

5. The thermoform cup water dispenser is compliant with Claim 1 and its features are as follows: On the blowing box (431), to match the position of the cutting blades (423). The blowing box (431) is located in such a way as to provide the shaping mold (422) 35 14 it should sit aligned with and not overlap with the cutting blades (423) It includes a snap-in socket (4311) that provides.

6. This is a thermoform cup water dispenser conforming to Claim 1, and its feature is; the aforementioned foil. two main plates (521) and main 5 of the ironing unit (52) positioned opposite each other by making a rotational movement between the plates (521) via the roller shaft (523) It contains a roller (522) that performs the ironing process on the foil (F).

7. This is a thermoform cup water dispenser that complies with Claim 6, and its features are as follows: located on the roller shaft (523) and the rotational movement of the roller (522) 10 It contains a bearing (524) which enables it to do so.

8. Thermoforming cup water machine suitable for any of the above requirements. its feature is; the aforementioned roller (522) and roller shaft (523) bearing (524) It contains a retaining ring (525) which connects it to the shaft. 15 9. Thermoforming cup water machine suitable for any of the above requirements. its feature is the spring plate (526) located on the main plates (521) mentioned. and the foil (F) of the roller (522) located on the spring plate (526) It contains a pressure spring (527) that creates the pressure force it applies. 20 10. Thermoforming cup water machine suitable for any of the above requirements. its feature is that it is located on the aforementioned main plate (521) and the printed publication (527) adjust the preload amount of the foil ironing unit (52) foil Adjustment plate (528) which adjusts the working distance on the support runner (50) 25 It includes.

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