Stand for a coding and inspection system, coding and inspection system and filling plant

Abstract

The invention relates to a stand (1) for a coding and inspection system (100), preferably for coding and inspecting containers, wherein the stand (1) has a holding section (5) and an adjusting device (4), wherein the holding section (5) has a coding unit holder (2) for fastening a coding unit (101) for applying a code, and an inspection unit holder (3) for fastening an inspection unit (102) for inspecting a code, wherein the adjustment device (4) is designed to adjust a height (H) of the holding section (5) above a reference plane (E) in an adjustment direction (R1). The invention further relates to a coding and inspection system (100) and to a filling plant (1000).

Description

[0001] Stand for a coding and inspection system, coding and inspection system and filling system

[0002] The invention relates to a stand for a coding and inspection system, a coding and inspection system and a filling system.

[0003] Coding and inspection systems of this type are used in filling plants to apply a code to containers, e.g. bottles or cans, after they have been filled. The code can indicate, for example, a best-before date or filling. The coding and inspection system usually has a coding unit that can apply the code, e.g., print it. Applied codes must be checked, for example, to determine whether the correct code has been applied (e.g., the correct best-before date) or whether the code has been applied in the correct place (e.g., on a label provided for this purpose). For this purpose, the coding and inspection system usually has an inspection unit that can inspect or check the applied code. Coding and inspection systems of this type are known, for example, from DE 10 2011 056 436 A1 or DE 10 2014 105 548 A1.

[0004] In these known coding and inspection systems or in known filling plants, the coding unit and inspection unit are arranged at different points in the plant, for example fastened one behind the other on different stands along a transport route. If the format of the containers to be filled changes, e.g. when changing from 1.5 liter bottles to 0.5 liter bottles or vice versa, each stand must be adjusted accordingly or the stands must generally be replaced so that the coding unit and inspection unit have a height that is tailored to the new format or are arranged at a suitable height. In particular, if the coding is or is being printed by the coding unit, some embodiments can stipulate that a minimum distance must be maintained between the coding unit and the object so that the printing can be carried out completely and correctly.

[0005] On the one hand, this is prone to errors, as deviations from the correct height can lead to incorrect or even missing codes. Likewise, if the relative heights of the coding unit and the inspection unit are misaligned or incorrectly set, a code applied by the coding unit may not be recognized, may be recognized incorrectly, or may only be partially recognized by the inspection unit.

[0006] Even if the respective heights are set correctly during format changeover, at least two heights (i.e. for at least one coding unit and at least one inspection unit) must always be set, which requires effort and time.

[0007] The present invention solves these problems. The invention is based on the realization that the coding and inspection system can be simplified because coding and inspection take place at the same point on the container or label. In other words, the coding unit and inspection unit can be attached to the same stand and their height can be adjusted together such that their relative distance in the vertical direction is always the same regardless of the format of the container. Because the coding unit and inspection unit are attached to the same stand, their height can be adjusted together when the format is changed, e.g. by the same amount, so that only one height adjustment is necessary, in particular when the inspection unit checks the coding applied by the coding unit attached to the same stand.

[0008] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a stand for a coding and inspection system, a coding and inspection system and a filling system with which format changes can be carried out more quickly and codes for different formats can be applied and checked with less error, or the susceptibility to errors during format changes is reduced.

[0009] This object is achieved by a stand according to claim 1, a coding and inspection system according to claim 10, and a filling system according to claim 15. The subclaims each relate to advantageous embodiments.

[0010] A first aspect of the invention relates to a stand for a coding and inspection system, wherein the stand has a support section and an adjustment device, wherein the support section has a coding unit holder for fastening a coding unit and an inspection unit holder for fastening an inspection unit, wherein the adjustment device is configured to adjust a height of the support section above a reference plane in an adjustment direction.

[0011] When adjusting the height of the support section, the relative distance between the coding unit support and the inspection unit support can remain constant or unchanged. This eliminates the need for separate height adjustments for the coding unit support and the inspection unit support, allowing for faster and less error-prone format changes. In particular, this prevents a misalignment between the height of the coding unit support and the height of the inspection unit support when adjusting the height of the support section.

[0012] The coding and inspection system can be used to code and inspect objects. The objects can in particular be containers, e.g. bottles or cans. The coding can be carried out, for example, by printing a code onto the object or a label attached to the object. The coding unit can be set up accordingly. The inspection unit can be set up to check an applied code, e.g. for misprint, offset, missing or incorrect information or the like. The inspection unit can be suitably set up for this purpose. The coding unit can be set up to apply a code to an object, e.g. a container or a label. The inspection unit can be set up to inspect a code applied to an object, e.g. a container or a label.

[0013] The coding unit holder and / or the inspection unit holder can be part of the support section or formed integrally therewith. It can also be provided that the coding unit holder and / or the inspection unit holder can be connected to and / or attached to the support section.

[0014] The support section can be connected to the adjustment device. The support section can merge into the adjustment device. The adjustment device can have the support section.

[0015] The adjustment device can be configured to adjust the coding unit holder and / or the inspection unit holder in a second adjustment direction. The adjustment device can be configured to adjust the holder section in a second adjustment direction. The second adjustment direction can be arranged substantially perpendicular to the adjustment direction. In this way, the coding unit holder and / or the inspection unit holder can be flexibly adapted to different coding units and / or inspection units, as well as different formats. In some embodiments, a lateral distance from the coding unit and / or inspection unit to objects guided past the stand 1, for example, can thus be flexibly adapted to the type or type of coding unit and / or inspection unit, and / or the format of the objects, e.g. containers. In this way, good coding and inspection orVerification of the coding must be or will be ensured.

[0016] A distance between the coding unit holder and the inspection unit holder can be constant and / or independent of the height of the holder section above the reference plane. In some embodiments, the distance between the coding unit holder and the inspection unit holder can be constant in one or the adjustment direction of the adjustment device and / or independent of the height of the holder section above the reference plane. The distance can be arranged and / or measured in the lateral direction, e.g., in the second adjustment direction, and / or relative to the reference plane, e.g., in the adjustment direction.

[0017] The coding unit holder and the inspection unit holder can be arranged substantially side by side. The coding unit holder and the inspection unit holder can be arranged substantially at the same height. The coding unit holder and the inspection unit holder can be arranged in a plane parallel to the reference plane. The coding unit holder and the inspection unit holder can be arranged at least partially facing each other. This can enable or make it possible for an inspection unit attached to the inspection unit holder to clearly and reliably detect a code applied by a coding unit attached to the coding unit holder.

[0018] In some embodiments, the adjustment unit may be configured to adjust a distance of the coding unit holder relative to the inspection unit holder. In some embodiments, the adjustment unit may be configured to adjust the height of the coding unit holder and / or the inspection unit holder above the reference plane.This means that, particularly when exchanging or changing an inspection unit attached to the inspection bracket and / or a coding unit attached to the coding unit bracket, the inspection bracket and / or the coding unit bracket can be arranged and / or aligned in such a way that the detection range of an inspection unit attached to the inspection bracket can detect the attachment range of the coding of a coding unit attached to the coding unit bracket, in particular when the coding unit and / or detection unit have different dimensions and / or differently aligned or large detection ranges and attachment ranges, or when these do not overlap without adjusting the alignment or arrangement of the respective brackets. This can ensure that a coding applied by the coding unit to an object guided past the stand is detected or aligned by the inspection unit.inspected and / or monitored before the object is or will be removed from the detection area of ​​the inspection unit.

[0019] The adjustment device can have a linear guide. The linear guide can be or have a rail. The linear guide can provide good, smooth, and secure guidance of the support section and / or the adjustment device when adjusting the height. The adjustment device can have a carriage that can slide along and / or on the rail.

[0020] The adjustment device can have a drive unit. The drive unit can be or have a linear motor. Alternatively or additionally, the drive unit can be or have a handwheel. The adjustment device and / or the drive unit can have a spindle, wherein the spindle can be configured to adjust the adjustment unit and / or the carriage when the spindle rotates. The linear motor can be connected to a control unit. The linear motor can be configured to be or be controlled by the control unit. This means that when the format is changed, the height adjustment and / or the adjustment in the adjustment direction and / or second adjustment direction can take place automatically. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the adjustment can be adjusted manually using the handwheel.In some embodiments, the adjustment device may include a counter that can indicate the height of the support section above the reference plane and / or the adjustment.

[0021] The stand, the support section, and / or the adjustment device can have a fastening section for attaching a functional unit. The functional unit can be or have a lamp. The fastening section can be arranged such that a functional unit attached thereto can face an object guided past the stand, the coding unit holder, and / or the inspection unit holder.

[0022] A second aspect of the present invention relates to a coding and inspection system, wherein the coding and inspection system comprises a stand, a coding unit for applying a code to objects guided past the coding unit, and an inspection unit for inspecting codes applied to objects guided past the inspection unit, wherein the coding unit is fastened to the stand by the coding unit holder, and wherein the inspection unit is fastened to the stand by the inspection unit holder.

[0023] The coding and inspection system can be used to code and inspect containers. The inspection unit can also be configured to detect a passing object, so it doesn't necessarily have to be able to detect only codes.

[0024] The coding may include an alphanumeric code, a barcode, and / or a QR code. In some embodiments, the coding may include an RFID chip and / or be or become stored on an RFID chip.

[0025] The objects passing the coding unit and the inspection unit can be or contain containers. The containers can be or contain bottles or cans.

[0026] The coding unit holder and the inspection unit holder can be arranged relative to one another such that the inspection unit can inspect a code created by the coding unit. The coding unit and the inspection unit can be arranged relative to one another such that the inspection unit can inspect a code created by the coding unit. The coding unit can be configured to apply a code to an object guided past the coding unit and / or to a label of an object guided past the coding unit. The coding unit can be configured to print a code. If the code comprises an RFID chip and / or is or will be stored on such an RFID chip, the corresponding coding unit can be configured to generate, change, and / or overwrite a code on or in an RFID chip.

[0027] The coding unit may include a printer. The printer may be or include an inkjet printer. Alternatively or additionally, the printer may be or include a laser printer.

[0028] The inspection unit may include a camera. Alternatively or additionally, the inspection unit may include a scanner. The scanner may be configured to capture or scan a barcode and / or QR code. Alternatively or additionally, the scanner may be configured to read an RFID chip.

[0029] The coding unit and inspection unit can be connected to a control unit. The coding unit and inspection unit can be configured to receive data and / or commands from the control unit and / or transmit data to the control unit.

[0030] A third aspect of the present invention relates to a filling system for filling containers, comprising a filling machine, a transport path for transporting containers to and from the filling machine, and at least one coding and inspection system, wherein the coding and inspection system is arranged in front of and / or behind the filling machine in the container transport direction.

[0031] The filling system may include a labeling machine for applying labels to containers, with one or more coding and inspection systems arranged downstream of the labeling machine in the container transport direction. The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. They show:

[0032] Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a tripod according to the invention in a perspective view;

[0033] Fig. 2 shows the embodiment shown in Figure 1 in another perspective view;

[0034] Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of a coding and inspection system according to the invention in a perspective view; and

[0035] Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of a filling system according to the invention in a schematic view.

[0036] Figures 1 and 2 show an embodiment of a stand 1 according to the invention. The stand 1 has an adjustment device 4 and a holding section 5. The holding section 5 has a coding unit holder 2 and an inspection unit holder 3. The coding unit holder 2 and the inspection unit holder 3 can be designed as one piece with the holding section 5 (not shown in Figures 1 and 2). The coding unit holder 2 and the inspection unit holder 3 can be connected to the holding section 5 and / or fastened thereto, see Fig. 3. The adjustment device 4 is designed to set a height H of the holding section 5 above a reference plane E. The reference plane E can coincide with a support surface of the stand 1 or be a part thereof. The height H can be measured between a reference point of the holding section 5 and the reference plane E.The reference point can, for example, be a geometric center of gravity or center point of the holding section 5. In some embodiments, the reference point can also be a characteristic point of the holding section 5, for example an underside or a connection point, e.g. a holder. The height H can be or be measured in the vertical direction above the reference plane E, or in the normal direction of the reference plane E. Because the coding unit holder 2 and the inspection unit holder 3 are connected to the holding section 5 and / or are fastened to it, or are designed as a single piece therewith, when the height H of the holding section 5 is adjusted, the respective heights H1, H2 of the coding unit holder 2 and the inspection unit holder 3 can also be or be adjusted in the same way.

[0037] The tripod 1 can have a stand 11. Stand 11 can be or have a mounting rail, for example. The tripod 1 can have a base 12. Stand 11 and base 12 can be connected to one another. It can be provided that base 12 and / or a base surface of base 12 define the reference plane E and / or are arranged in it. The adjustment device 4 can be connected to the stand 11.

[0038] The adjustment device 4 is configured to adjust the support section 5 in the adjustment direction R1. The adjustment direction R1 can correspond to the height direction RH, or can be arranged parallel to or in the direction of the height H of the support section 5 above the reference plane E.

[0039] The adjustment device 4 can have a linear guide 6. The linear guide 6 can be configured to guide the adjustment device 4 and / or the support section 5 during adjustment in the adjustment direction R1. The linear guide 6 can be or have a rail 10. The adjustment device 4 can have a carriage 13, which can be guided along the rail 10.

[0040] In some embodiments, it can be provided that the adjusting device 4 can adjust the holding section 5 and / or the coding unit holder 2 and / or the inspection device holder 3 in a second adjustment direction R2. For this purpose, the adjusting device 4 can have a second linear guide, for example a second rail 14 and a carriage 15 guided on the second rail 14. The adjusting device 4 or the holding section 5 can be or will be guided by the second linear guide or second carriage 15 and second rail 14 during adjustment in the second adjustment direction R2. The second adjustment direction R2 can be arranged substantially perpendicular to the adjustment direction R1. The second adjustment direction R2 can be arranged substantially parallel to the reference plane E.

[0041] The adjustment device 4 can have a drive unit 7. Drive unit 7 can be configured to adjust the adjustment device 4 and / or the holding section 5 in the adjustment direction R1 and / or adjustment direction R2. Drive unit 7 can be configured to adjust the height H of the holding section 5. In some embodiments, drive unit 7 can be configured to adjust the respective heights H1, H2 of the coding unit holder 2 and the inspection unit holder 3. Drive unit 7 can, for example, have a linear motor. In some embodiments, drive unit 7 can have a handwheel 8 for adjusting the adjustment device 4 or the holding section 5 in the adjustment direction R1. In some embodiments, drive unit 7 can have a second handwheel 16 for adjusting the adjustment device 4 or the holding section 5 in the second adjustment direction R2.Adjustment device 4 may have a spindle, so that adjustment device 4 or support section 5 can be adjusted by rotating the spindle in adjustment direction R1. Adjustment device 4 may have a spindle, so that adjustment device 4 or support section 5 can be adjusted by rotating the spindle in adjustment direction R2.

[0042] In some embodiments, it can be provided that a relative distance between the coding unit holder 2 and the inspection unit holder 3 is adjustable, for example in the adjustment direction R1 and / or the second adjustment direction R2. The adjustment device 4 can be configured to adjust the relative distance between the coding unit holder 2 and the inspection unit holder 3. This can ensure, during or after the replacement of a coding unit 101 and / or an inspection unit 102 with a coding unit 101 and / or inspection unit 102 of a different model or type, that the coding unit 101 and the inspection unit 102 can cover essentially the same area of ​​a container guided past the stand 1. This allows the stand 1 to be used more flexibly.If, for example, a coding unit 101 is replaced by another coding unit 101 that has a printer nozzle at a different location than the first coding unit 101, then by changing the relative distance between the coding unit holder 2 and the inspection unit holder 3, it can be ensured that the replaced or new coding unit 101 prints the same area of ​​the containers or labels guided past the coding unit 101 or the stand 1 as the previous coding unit 101. Accordingly, when the inspection unit 102 is replaced, a relative distance of the inspection unit holder 3 can be or will be adjusted if necessary. When changing the format, the (possibly new) coding unit 101 and the (possibly new) inspection unit 102 can then be or will be adjusted in height in the same way, so that only one height adjustment may be necessary when changing the format.

[0043] Mounting section 5 may include a fastening section 9. In some embodiments, stand 1 and / or adjustment device 4 may alternatively or additionally include a fastening section 9. Fastening section 9 may be configured to mount additional functional units 103.

[0044] Figure 3 shows an embodiment of a coding and inspection system 100 according to the invention. The coding and inspection system 100 has a stand 1. The stand 1 can have some, several, or all of the features and advantages of stands according to the invention, in particular those described above and / or shown in Fig. 1 and / or 2.

[0045] The coding and inspection system 100 includes a coding unit 101, which is connected to or attached to the stand 1 via the coding unit holder 2. The coding and inspection system 100 includes an inspection unit 102, which is connected to or attached to the stand 1 via the inspection unit holder 3.

[0046] The coding unit 101 can apply a code to an object, e.g. a container, and / or a label of the object. The object can be guided past the stand 1, the coding unit 101 and / or the coding unit holder 2. The object can be a filled container. The coding unit 101 can be designed to apply the code as the object is guided past. The coding unit 101 can be a printer. The coding unit 101 can be designed to print the code onto the object and / or onto a label. For this purpose, the coding unit can comprise a printer, for example an inkjet printer or a laser printer. It can be provided that the coding unit 101 must be spaced a predetermined distance from the object to be printed in order to print the object or its label. For this purpose, the height H of the stand 1 orthe support section 5 and / or the coding unit support 2 must be suitably adjusted.

[0047] The coding may be or include an alphanumeric code. Alternatively or additionally, the coding may be or include a barcode and / or a QR code. The coding may include a best-before date, information regarding the contents of the container or item, such as a composition or the like, or other information.

[0048] In some embodiments, the coding can be or comprise an RFID chip, or be stored on such a chip. In this case, the coding unit 101 can be configured to fasten or attach the RFID chip to the object or the label. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the coding takes place by changing or overwriting the information on an RFID chip attached to the object, i.e. the RFID chip is already attached to the object and / or does not necessarily have to be attached to the object by the coding unit 101. The inspection unit 102 can be configured to detect, inspect, and / or examine a coding applied to an object. The inspection unit 102 can, for example, detect and / or check whether a coding is applied in the correct place and / or whether the correct coding is applied or whether the coding contains the specified information.The inspection unit 102 may include a camera to optically capture or detect the coding. In some embodiments, the inspection unit 102 may alternatively or additionally include a scanner, for example, to read a barcode or detect an RFID chip of the coding.

[0049] Coding unit holder 2 and inspection unit holder 3 can be arranged relative to one another such that the inspection unit 102, which is fastened to the inspection unit holder 3, can detect the coding applied by the coding unit 101, which is fastened to the coding unit holder 2. In particular, the inspection unit 102 can be configured to detect the coding so quickly that the object has not yet moved out of the detection range of the inspection unit 102 during or after the coding is detected. Thus, the coding of the container or object can be checked by the inspection unit 102 essentially at the point along the object transport or container transport of a transport route at which it is or will be applied by the coding unit 101.

[0050] Coding unit 101 and / or inspection unit 102 can be connected to a control unit not shown in the figures. The control unit can control coding unit 101 such that a predetermined code is applied by coding unit 101, for example depending on the type or quality, such as fill level or format, of the objects or containers being conveyed past. The control unit can receive codes detected or checked by inspection unit 102 or information detected by inspection unit 102 in order to check the applied code or compare it with predetermined codes. If an incorrect and / or missing code is detected, provision can be made to eject the respective object or container.

[0051] In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, the coding unit holder 2 and the inspection unit holder 3 are arranged such that the coding unit 101 and the inspection unit 102 are essentially at the same height or can detect the same area of ​​an object guided past the stand 1. It can be provided that the height H of the holder section 5 is different from the height H1 of the coding unit holder 2 and / or the height H2 of the inspection unit holder 3. Height H1 can, for example, be arranged and / or measured between the reference plane E and a reference point of the coding unit holder 2, for example a characteristic point such as the center point or geometric center of gravity of the coding unit holder 2.Height H2 can be arranged and / or measured, for example, between reference plane E and a reference point of the inspection unit holder 3, for example a characteristic point such as the center point or geometric center of gravity of the inspection unit holder 3.

[0052] As shown in Figure 3, a functional unit 103 can be attached to the fastening section 9. The mounting section 5 can have the fastening section 9. At least a part of the fastening section 9 can be arranged on or near the coding unit holder 2 and / or the inspection unit holder 3. In some embodiments, alternatively or additionally, the adjustment unit 4 and / or the stand 1 can have at least a part of the fastening section 9. The functional unit 103 can, for example, be or have a lamp 104. The lamp 104 can be arranged such that it can at least partially illuminate a detection area of ​​the inspection unit, so that the detection of the coding can be improved.In some embodiments, functional unit 103 can be configured to clean the object or at least its label before applying the coding to enable better and more reliable application. For example, functional unit 103 can comprise a fan or generate an air stream that flows over the object and / or label before the coding is applied, e.g., printed, and can blow away contaminants such as dust or other particles. In some embodiments, functional unit 103 can comprise a tank for printer ink.

[0053] Figure 4 shows a schematic view of a filling system 1000. The filling system 1000 has a filling machine 1001. Empty containers, e.g., bottles or cans, are fed to the filling machine 1001 via a transport path 1002 and filled by the filling machine 1001. The filled containers are removed from the filling machine 1002 via the transport path 1002. The filling system 1000 has at least one coding and inspection system 100. The coding and inspection system 100 can have some, several, or all of the features and advantages of coding and inspection systems 100 according to the invention, in particular those described above and / or shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, and / or Fig. 3.

[0054] The coding and inspection system 100 can be arranged downstream of the filling machine 1001 along the transport path 1002. The coding and inspection system 100 can thus code and inspect containers filled by the filling machine 1001 and transported past the coding and inspection system 100 by the transport path 1002, as explained above, for example. In particular, the coding can take place essentially at the same location along the transport path 1002. When changing formats, the height adjustment of only one stand 1 may be necessary in order to code containers of different formats, as explained above, or to apply a corresponding code, and to inspect or check the code.

[0055] In some embodiments, alternatively or additionally, a coding and inspection system 100 may be arranged upstream of the filling machine 1001 along the transport path 1002, so that the coding and inspection or checking of these can already take place before the containers are filled in or with the filling machine 1001.

[0056] In some embodiments, the filling system 1000 can have a labeling machine 1003. Alternatively or additionally, a coding and inspection system 100 can be arranged behind the labeling machine 1003 along the transport path 1002 in the transport direction of the containers. Thus, a code can be applied, e.g., printed, to containers labeled by the labeling machine 1003 and / or to the label applied by the labeling machine 1003 by the coding unit 101 of the coding and inspection system 100, and the applied code can be inspected or checked by the inspection unit 102.

[0057] In some embodiments, the labeling machine 1003 can be arranged upstream of the filling machine 1001 in the transport direction of the containers, so that containers labeled by the labeling machine 1003 are filled by or with the filling machine 1002. In some embodiments, the labeling machine 1003 can be arranged downstream of the filling machine 1001 in the transport direction of the containers, so that containers filled by or with the filling machine 1002 are labeled by the labeling machine 1003.

[0058] In some embodiments, the filling system 1000 can have a blow molding machine 1004, e.g., a stretch blow molding machine. The blow molding machine 1004 can be configured to blow, mold, and / or produce bottles, e.g., PET bottles, from preforms. The bottles blown, molded, or produced by the blow molding machine 1004 can then be fed to the filling machine 1001 and / or the labeling machine 1003 via the transport path 1002, depending on the arrangement or design of the filling system. It can be provided that a coding and inspection system 100 can be arranged downstream of the blow molding machine 1004 along the transport path 1002 in the transport direction of the containers. If the filling system 1000 has more than one coding and inspection system 100, it can be provided in some embodiments that only one of the coding and inspection systems 100 applies a coding.In some other embodiments, multiple coding and inspection systems 100 can apply a code, wherein the respective codes can be parts of an (overall) code. Alternatively or additionally, at least two, several, or all of the coding and inspection systems 100 can each apply different codes, possibly at different locations on the object and / or label, and / or on different labels. If the code is stored on an RFID chip, it can be provided that at least one, several, or all of the coding units 103 of the multiple coding and inspection systems 100 adapt, overwrite, or change the code stored on the RFID chip. In some embodiments, it can be provided that a coding unit 103 prints over a code printed by another coding unit 103 and / or at least partially overprints it.

[0059] If the filling plant 1000 has more than one coding and inspection system 100, it can be provided in some embodiments that one or more of the inspection units 102 of the plurality of coding and inspection systems 100 check or inspect the coding, possibly without this being changed, e.g., overwritten or overprinted, by one or the coding unit 103 of the respective coding and inspection system 100. In some embodiments, it can be provided that the coding is not inspected or checked by the inspection unit 103 of the coding and inspection system 100 belonging to the coding unit 103 applying the coding, but rather by another inspection unit 103 of a different coding and inspection system 100, for example, one downstream in the transport direction of the objects.

[0060] The features disclosed in the claims, the description, and the figures may be essential for the realization of the invention, individually or in any combination. List of reference symbols

[0061] 1 tripod

[0062] 2 coding unit holder

[0063] 3 Inspection unit holder

[0064] 4 Adjustment device

[0065] 5 Bracket section

[0066] 6 Linear guide

[0067] 7 Drive unit

[0068] 8 Handwheel

[0069] 9 Fastening section

[0070] 10 rail

[0071] 11 Mounting rail

[0072] 12 Stand

[0073] 13 sleds

[0074] 14 second rail

[0075] 15 second sled

[0076] 16 second handwheel

[0077] 100 Coding and Inspection System

[0078] 101 Coding unit

[0079] 102 Inspection Unit

[0080] 103 Functional unit

[0081] 104 Lamp

[0082] 1000 filling plant

[0083] 1001 filling machine

[0084] 1002 T ransport route

[0085] 1003 Labeling machine

[0086] 1004 Blow molding machine H1 height

[0087] H2 height

[0088] H Height

[0089] E Reference plane R1 Adjustment direction

[0090] R2 second adjustment direction

[0091] RH elevation direction

Claims

Claims 1. Stand (1) for a coding and inspection system (100), preferably for coding and inspecting containers, wherein the stand (1) has a holding section (5) and an adjusting device (4), wherein the holding section (5) has a coding unit holder (2) for fastening a coding unit (101) for applying a coding, and an inspection unit holder (3) for fastening an inspection unit (102) for inspecting a coding, wherein the adjusting device (4) is designed to set a height (H) of the holding section (5) above a reference plane (E) in an adjusting direction (R1).

2. Tripod according to claim 1, wherein the holding section (5) is connected to the adjusting device (4) or merges into it, or wherein the adjusting device (4) has the holding section (5).

3. Stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 or 2, wherein the adjusting device (4) is designed to adjust the coding unit holder (2), the inspection unit holder (3) and / or the holder section (5) in a second adjusting direction (R2) substantially perpendicular to the adjusting direction (R1).

4. Stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, wherein a distance between the coding unit holder (2) and the inspection unit holder (3), preferably in one or the adjustment direction (R1, R2) of the adjustment device (4), is constant and / or independent of the height (H) of the holder section (5) above the reference plane (E).

5. Stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 4, in which the coding unit holder (2) and the inspection unit holder (3) are arranged substantially next to one another and / or at the same height (H1, H2), preferably in a plane parallel to the reference plane (E), and / or are arranged at least partially facing one another.

6. Stand according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, in which the adjusting device (4) is designed to adjust a distance of the coding unit holder (2) relative to the inspection unit holder (3), and / or the height (H1, H2) of the coding unit holder (2) and / or the inspection unit holder (3) above the reference plane (E).

7. Tripod (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 6, wherein the adjusting device (4) has a linear guide (6), preferably a rail (10, 14) and a carriage (13, 15).

8. Tripod (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, wherein the adjusting device (4) has a drive unit (7), preferably a linear motor and / or a handwheel (8, 16).

9. Tripod (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 8, wherein the tripod (1), the holding section (5) and / or the adjusting device (4) has a fastening section (9) for fastening a functional unit (103), preferably a lamp (104).

10. Coding and inspection system (100), preferably for coding and inspecting containers, wherein the coding and inspection system (100) comprises a stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 9, a coding unit (101) for applying a code to objects, preferably containers, guided past the coding unit (101), and an inspection unit (102) for inspecting codes applied to objects, preferably containers, guided past the inspection unit (102), wherein the coding unit (3) is fastened to the stand (1) with the coding unit holder (2) and wherein the inspection unit (102) is fastened to the stand (1) with the inspection unit holder (3).

11. Coding and inspection system (100) according to claim 10, wherein the coding unit holder (2) and the inspection unit holder (3), and / or the coding unit (101) and the inspection unit (102) are arranged relative to one another in such a way that the inspection unit (102) can inspect a code created by the coding unit (101).

12. Coding and inspection system (100) according to one of the preceding claims 10 to 11, in which the coding unit (101) is designed to apply, preferably print, a code to an object, preferably a container, guided past the coding unit (101) and / or to a label of an object, preferably a container, guided past the coding unit (101).

13. Coding and inspection system (100) according to one of the preceding claims 10 to 12, wherein the coding unit (101) comprises a printer, preferably an inkjet printer and / or a laser printer.

14. Coding and inspection system (100) according to one of the preceding claims 10 to 13, wherein the inspection unit (102) comprises a camera and / or a scanner.

15. Filling system (1000) for filling containers, comprising a filling machine (1001), a transport path (1002) for transporting containers to and from the filling machine (1001), and at least one coding and inspection system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the coding and inspection system (100) is arranged in front of and / or behind the filling machine (1001) in the container transport direction.

6. Filling system (1000) according to claim 15, which has a labeling machine (1003) for applying labels to containers, and wherein one or the coding and inspection system (100) is arranged behind the labeling machine (1003) in the container transport direction.

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