Outer Package Handling via Format Parts to Prevent Surface Damage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Folding cartons used for packaging articles can become dirty and damaged during transport due to contact with conveying chains and sliding elements, especially when they have light-colored or shiny surfaces, which affects their appearance and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A method and system involving a dual conveying device system where outer packages are moved on a first conveying device and then transferred to a second device, using format parts and handling devices to insert articles while minimizing surface contact with pusher bars, thereby reducing the risk of contamination and damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If outer packages are moved continuously on conveying chains with sliding elements, then transport efficiency is improved, but the outer packages get dirty and damaged due to surface contact
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces format parts as intermediary carriers that hold the outer packages during transport. These format parts are designed to be pushed by conveying chains while the outer packages remain held securely on the format parts, minimizing direct contact between the conveying elements and the outer package surfaces. This intermediary system allows continuous transport while protecting the outer packages from contamination and damage.
2Duration of action of moving object
If sliding elements are used to push outer packages along the conveying section, then uninterrupted movement is achieved, but the outer packages may get dirty and damaged due to sliding contact
Solution Approach 1:
The conveying system is segmented into multiple format parts that move in sequence along the conveying section. Each format part independently holds an outer package, allowing continuous transport through the segmentation of the conveying function. The sliding contact is transferred from the outer packages to the format parts, which are designed to withstand the mechanical contact while protecting the outer packages.
3Ease of operation
If outer packages with light-colored or shiny surfaces contact conveying chains, then transport function is fulfilled, but the appearance is unintentionally impaired
Solution Approach 1:
Format parts serve as intermediaries between the conveying chains and the outer packages with light-colored or shiny surfaces. The format parts absorb the mechanical contact and friction from the conveying chains, preventing direct surface contact that would cause appearance impairment. The outer packages are held on the format parts through form-fitting retention without sliding contact.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a method for packaging articles (2). Outer packages (3) are moved by a first conveying device (10) and then by a second conveying device (20), which second conveying device (20) is located next to the first conveying device (10). Furthermore, articles (2) are inserted into an outer package (3), while the outer package (3) is located on the first conveyor (10) and/or the second conveyor (20). The outer packages (3) are received on the first conveyor (10) by format parts (5) and, together with their respective format part (5), are transferred to the second conveyor (20). The outer packages (3), which will be continuously arranged on the format parts until then, will be removed from the format parts (5) together with the inserted articles (2). The format parts (5) will then be returned to the first conveyor (10) for renewed seizure of outer packages (3).