Modular Protection Panels for Container Treatment Machines

The patent replaces complex mechanical balancing systems (counterweights and mechanical force transmissions) with a pneumatic system. A pneumatic cylinder with adjustable pressure provides the balancing force, substituting mechanical complexity with a simpler, more controllable pneumatic mechanism that can be easily adjusted and maintained.

The invention employs a pneumatic cylinder-piston assembly to provide the counterbalancing force for panel movement. The pneumatic system uses compressed air at adjustable pressure to create the necessary force, offering a cleaner, more flexible, and easier-to-control alternative to traditional mechanical balancing systems.

The protection system is divided into multiple independent, interchangeable modules that can be individually positioned and configured. Each module can be independently adjusted along the machine's longitudinal axis, allowing the system to adapt to different modular machine configurations while maintaining continuous protection coverage through the segmented structure.

The protection system transitions from a fixed configuration to a dynamic, adjustable configuration. The modules can be moved along guide rails and positioned at different locations, allowing the system to adapt its structure to match changes in machine layout while maintaining safety functionality throughout the operating space.

The protection system uses segmented panels that can be independently moved or removed. This segmentation allows specific sections to be opened for maintenance access while other sections remain closed and protective, maintaining overall system reliability while providing necessary access points.

The system uses intermediate support structures and guide mechanisms that facilitate smooth panel movement while ensuring panels return to and remain securely in their protective positions. These intermediary elements mediate between the need for movement and the need for reliable protection.