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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Medicine dispensing system and medicine dispensing device

Номер: US20120130532A1
Автор: Chisei Osaoka, Hiromichi Tsuda, Itsuo Yasunaga, Kensuke Kaminishi, Masahiko Kasuya, Nakaji Takeda, Naomichi Toyota, Norifumi Oike, Shinya Taira, Tomohiro Sugimoto, Yasuyuki Morita
Принадлежит: Yuyama Manufacturing Co Ltd

There is provided a medicine dispensing system configured such that a medicine dispensing device includes a sub unit having a function to dispense medicine that is connected to a medicine dispensing device that includes a main unit having a function of packing medicines. There is also provided a medicine dispensing device that can be appropriately integrated with such a medicine dispensing system. The medicine dispensing system includes, in some embodiments a main unit, a sub unit and a transfer device connecting the main unit and the sub unit. The medicine dispensing system transfers the medicine dispensed in the sub unit to the main unit by means of a transfer device and dispenses the medicine at a medicine packing part together with the medicine dispensed from a main storage part in the main unit.

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Номер записи: 1
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Packaging system with sorting station

Номер: US20120192526A1
Автор: Guido Spix, Michael Lang, Tieme Jan Slomp
Принадлежит: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH and Co KG

The disclosure relates to a packaging system comprising a product feeder and a packaging machine, wherein a monitoring unit, which is arranged upstream of or along the product feeder, detects at least one characteristic of the products and transmits it to the control unit. Depending on the category of the packed products, a downstream sorting station sorts the packagings into collecting containers provided for them or onto conveyor belts provided for them. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding method for operating a packaging system.

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Номер записи: 2
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Tablet inspection support method and tablet inspection support apparatus

Номер: US20120200596A1
Автор: Makoto Gotou, Takanobu Tanimoto, Yoshihiko Matsukawa
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

The tablet inspection support apparatus ( 11 ) includes: (i) a conveying unit ( 15 ) which conveys a medicine packaging sheet having a series of packets each of which encloses one or more tablets between two films; (ii) a transmitted-light illumination unit ( 17 ) which illuminates a packet from a side of one of the two films; (iii) a reflected-light illumination unit ( 16 ) which illuminates a packet from a side of the other of the two films; (iv) an imaging unit ( 18 ) which obtains, by capturing an image of a packet from a side of the other of the two films, a transmitted-light image that is an image of a packet illuminated by the transmitted-light illumination unit and a reflected-light image that is a color image of the packet illuminated by the reflected-light illumination unit; (v) an image processing unit ( 19 ) which detects a tablet region indicating a region of one or more tablets enclosed in a packet by using the transmitted-light image and generates a color tablet image by clipping an image of a region of the reflected-light image corresponding to the tablet region; and (vi) a display unit ( 20 ) which displays the tablet image generated by the image processing unit ( 19 ).

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Номер записи: 3
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Stacking of gloves

Номер: US20120204517A1
Автор: Jonathan William Stollery, Kim Marie Stollery
Принадлежит: Altevo Ltd

A glove stacking apparatus for preparing a stack of gloves prior to packing into a box, and a method of stacking gloves, particularly ambidextrous disposable hygienic gloves, preferably with the thumbs of each glove in a desired orientation with respect to each other are disclosed. A glove stacking apparatus for forming a stack of gloves comprises a packing recess for receiving the gloves to be stacked, and adjacent the recess at least one movable flap for folding towards the recess a portion of a glove overlapping said edge of the recess. The movable flap has a surface that is permeable to gaseous flow through the surface, and the glove stacking apparatus including a source of vacuum pressure and means to apply the vacuum air pressure through the permeable surface of the movable flap in order to pull the overlapping portion of the glove to the flap prior to folding of the overlapping portion. The source of vacuum pressure is separate from the flap so that as the flap folds towards the recess, the application of the vacuum air pressure through the permeable surface is automatically released.

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Номер записи: 4
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Lifting device and method for gloves stacking

Номер: US20120207577A1
Автор: Jonathan William Stollery, Kim Marie Stollery
Принадлежит: Altevo Ltd

A glove stacking apparatus for preparing a stack of gloves prior to packing into a box, and a method of stacking gloves using a glove stacking apparatus for preparing a stack of gloves prior to packing into a box, particularly ambidextrous disposable hygienic gloves are disclosed. A glove stacking apparatus for lifting and depositing gloves to be stacked comprises a lifting means for lifting each of the gloves. The lifting means includes an attractive glove lifting surface, wherein the lifting means includes within the lifting surface a movable member, the movable member being movable from a first position in which the movable member is substantially flush with the lifting surface to a second position in which the movable member stands proud of the lifting surface in order to help dislodge the lifted glove from the lifting surface. The movable member has a surface that is permeable to air flow through the surface, the glove lifting means including a source of positive air pressure and means to control the application of said positive air pressure through the permeable surface of the movable member in order to control the dislodging of the lifted glove from the glove lifting surface.

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Номер записи: 5
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Oral syringe packaging system for hospital pharmacies

Номер: US20120241043A1
Автор: D. Bruce Cohen, John G. Grosskopf, Jr., John M. Chopper, Mark Bennett, Nicholas J. Perazzo, Robert A. Rosen
Принадлежит: Individual

A semi-automated system suitable for use in a hospital setting for filling patient-specific liquid prescriptions to be administered by oral syringes on a just-in-time basis. The system enables hospital pharmacists to simplify and streamline their task, increasing the number of prescriptions that can be filled in a day, improving patient safety and care by minimizing medication errors and the consequences that ensue.

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Номер записи: 6
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus and methods

Номер: US20120255645A1
Автор: David F. Bonneau, Per B. Fog, Trent A. Poole
Принадлежит: MANNKIND CORP

Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus and methods are provided. The powder dispensing and sensing apparatus includes a tray support structure to receive a cartridge tray holding cartridges, a powder dispenser assembly including powder dispenser modules to dispense powder into respective cartridges of a batch of cartridges in the cartridge tray, a powder transport system to deliver powder to the powder dispenser modules, a sensor module including sensor cells to sense respective fill states, such as the weights, of each of the cartridges in the batch of cartridges, and a control system to control the powder dispenser modules in response to the respective sensed fill states of each of the cartridges of the batch of cartridges.

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Номер записи: 7
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Multiple inspection system and method that inspects different medications

Номер: US20120296592A1
Автор: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren White
Принадлежит: Individual

A multiple inspection system and method that inspects packages filled with at least two different medications that are to be consumed by a patient is described. The method includes filling each package with the at least two different medications. A package that is to be inspected is selected by a process control module. A first automated inspection examines the different medications with a first measurement device. A first measurement result is generated. A first automated inspection result is generated by comparing a first expected inspection value with the first measurement result. A second automated inspection having a second measurement device generates a second measurement result. A second automated inspection result is generated by comparing a second expected inspection value with the second measurement result. An analytical module then proceeds to compare the first automated inspection result and the second automated inspection result.

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Номер записи: 8
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for nesting containers

Номер: US20120317925A1
Автор: Alain Cerf
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention is to accumulate the bottles in a nested formation at a high speed on a moving conveyor and the reduction or elimination of gaps between the nested bottles that are caused by missing bottles. The is done by oscillating the conveyor belt Another objective of the invention is to accumulate a predetermined number of bottles in rows to be bundled by establishing a first barrier to retain the bottles on the conveyor and using second barrier to control the number of rows to be included in the bundle.

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Номер записи: 9
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Method for automatically teaching parameters

Номер: US20120323830A1
Автор: Lars Ickert
Принадлежит: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a method for automatically teaching parameters to a tray sealer, for example, position values, acceleration values and/or distances.

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Номер записи: 10
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Medicine packaging apparatus and method of packaging medicine

Номер: US20130008136A1
Автор: Hiroyuki Yuyama, Tomohiro Sugimoto
Принадлежит: Individual

There is provided a medicine packaging method, which is capable of rapidly coping with errors occurring during processes. The medicine packaging method includes the following steps: a medicine supplying step for supplying a relevant medicine according to a prescription data; a medicine standby step for allowing the supplied medicine to temporarily stand by; a medicine detecting step for detecting the standing by medicine; a printing step for printing a packaging paper when the medicine based on the prescription data is detected; a conveying step for conveying the packaging paper; and a packaging step for supplying the temporarily standing by medicine to a printed portion of the packaging paper and packaging the medicine. The steps are performed in sequence.

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Номер записи: 11
04-04-2013 дата публикации

EFFICIENT PRODUCTION LINE FOR AEROSOL CANS

Номер: US20130084148A1
Автор: Linden Johannes, Ullmann Herrn Bernd
Принадлежит: Mall & Herlan GmbH

A production line with processing stations processing products with a production speed in products per unit time, the production line comprising a temporarily discontinuously operating processing station; a production line section connected upstream of the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station; a production line section connected downstream from the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station; a first product buffer arranged between the upstream production line section and the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station; and a second product buffer arranged between the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station and the downstream production line section. 1. A production line with processing stations processing products with a production speed in products per unit time , the production line comprising:a temporarily discontinuously operating processing station;a production line section connected upstream of the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station;a production line section connected downstream from the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station;a first product buffer arranged between the upstream production line section and the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station; anda second product buffer arranged between the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station and the downstream production line section,wherein the production line is connected with a control controlling the production line,wherein the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station operates with an increased production speed that is increased relative to the upstream production line section and the downstream production line section after a production interruption of the temporarily discontinuously operating processing station until the initially filled first product buffer is emptied to a predetermined level and/or the initially emptied second product buffer is filled to a ...

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Номер записи: 12
18-04-2013 дата публикации

TAPE AND REEL ORIENTATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130091804A1
Автор: Boland B. Kenneth M.
Принадлежит: Enfora, Inc.

A method and system identify an orientation of a part to be packaged by a tape and reel machine. The method includes identifying a packing slot of the tape and reel machine. The method includes identifying the orientation of the part in the packing slot. The method includes determining whether the orientation of the part in the packing slot matches a predetermined orientation for the part. Additionally, the method includes generating an alert in response to determining that the orientation of the part does not match the predetermined orientation of the part. 1. A method of identifying an orientation of a part to be packaged by a tape and reel machine , the method comprising:identifying the part in a packing slot of the tape and reel machine;identifying the orientation of the part in the packing slot;determining whether the orientation of the part in the packing slot matches a predetermined orientation for the part; andgenerating an alert in response to determining that the orientation of the part does not match the predetermined orientation of the part.2. The method of further comprising:determining whether a part is present in the packing slot; andgenerating an alert in response to determining that the part is not present in the packing slot.3. The method of further comprising:determining whether the part present in the slot is a correct part for the tape and reel machine in response to determining that the part is present in the packing slot; andgenerating an alert in response to determining that the part is not the correct part for the tape and reel machine.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the orientation of the part in the packing slot comprises:generating an image of the packing slot; andidentifying the orientation of the part using an image recognition technique.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the orientation of the part in the packing slot comprises:identifying the orientation of the part in the packing slot using a charge ...

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Номер записи: 13
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Placing Products into Containers in a Robot Line

Номер: US20130104506A1
Автор: Hans Andrea Schuler, Jürgen Renner
Принадлежит: Veltru AG

An apparatus ( 1 ) for inserting at least one sort of conveyed products ( 2 ) into containers ( 3 ) accommodating a specific number of products ( 2 ). The apparatus ( 1 ) has at least two placing robots ( 4 a, 4 b, 4 c ) defining a transfer area ( 15 ), at least one transport device ( 6 ) for transporting the products ( 2 ), and at least one transport device ( 7 ) for transporting the containers ( 3 ). The transport device ( 6 ) for the products ( 2 ) has at least one separation point ( 5 ) in the direction of travel ( 14 ) within the transfer area ( 15 ), said separation point dividing the transport device ( 6 ) for the products ( 2 ) into at least two transport portions ( 6 a, 6 b ) that can be actuated independently of one another.

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Номер записи: 14
20-06-2013 дата публикации

TAPE CLOSURE APPARATUS WITH DIGITAL ENCODER

Номер: US20130152507A1
Автор: Clemons Scott, Frazier Jimmy R., Pack Jerry
Принадлежит: BURFORD CORP.

A tape closure device for securing the neck of a bag with a tape closure includes an automated control system, a tape feed assembly configured to provide a continuous length of tape and a closure application assembly. The closure application assembly also includes an encoder wheel that outputs to the automated control system a signal representative of the length of tape provided to the closure application assembly from the tape feed assembly during the closure cycle. The tape closure device further includes a motorized cutting member that is connected to the automated control system and configured for selective activation by the automated control system in response to the signal provided by the encoder wheel. The selective activation of the motorized cutting member allows the tape closure device to create a tape closure that based on the length of tape drawn into the closure application assembly. 1. A tape closure device for securing the neck of a bag with a tape closure during a closure cycle , the tape closure device comprising:an automated control system;a tape feed assembly configured to provide a continuous length of tape;a closure application assembly configured to pull the continuous length of tape from the tape feed assembly and form the tape closure around the neck of the bag during the closure cycle, wherein the closure application assembly includes an encoder wheel that outputs to the automated control system a signal representative of the length of tape provided to the closure application assembly from the tape feed assembly during the closure cycle; anda motorized cutting member, wherein the motorized cutting member is connected to the automated control system and configured for selective activation by the automated control system in response to the signal provided by the encoder wheel.2. The tape closure device of claim 1 , wherein the closure application assembly further comprises:an upper guide rail; anda lower guide rail.3. The tape closure device ...

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Номер записи: 15
18-07-2013 дата публикации

CUP BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINE WITH MULTIPLE BEVERAGE DISPENSING POINTS AND SELECTED BEVERAGE DISPENSING POINT LIGHTING

Номер: US20130180622A1
Автор: Scotti Mauro
Принадлежит: N&W GLOBAL VENDING S.P.A

A cup beverage vending machine having a beverage dispensing assembly with fluid dispensing nozzles located over respective cup stands; a beverage selection device; a lighting device for lighting the cup stands; and an electronic control unit connected to the beverage dispensing assembly, the beverage selection device and the lighting device, and so configured that, in response to selection of a beverage, the lighting device only illuminates the cup stand on which a cup for the selected beverage is to be deposited. 1. A cup beverage vending machine , comprising:a beverage dispensing assembly with fluid dispensing nozzles located over respective cup stands;a beverage selection device;a lighting device for lighting the respective cup stands; andan electronic control unit connected to the beverage dispensing assembly, the beverage selection device and the lighting device, and so configured that, in response to selection of a beverage, the lighting device illuminates a cup stand of the respective cup stands on which a cup for the dispensed beverage is to be deposited.2. The cup beverage vending machine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electronic control unit is further configured so that the lighting device illuminates all the respective cup stands and claim 1 , in response to selection of a beverage claim 1 , only illuminates the cup stand on which a cup for the dispensed beverage is to be deposited.3. The cup beverage vending machine as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a sensor device for detecting the presence of cups on the cup stands.4. The cup beverage vending machine as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the electronic control unit is further configured to indicate a missing or wrongly positioned cup on the illuminated cup stand.5. The cup beverage vending machine as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the electronic control unit is further configured for the lighting device to give a visual indication of a missing or wrongly positioned cup on the illuminated cup ...

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Номер записи: 16
01-08-2013 дата публикации

UNWINDER

Номер: US20130193254A1
Автор: Capriotti Luciano, GSCHWIND Andreas
Принадлежит: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG

The present invention relates to an unwinder for a packaging machine, in particular for a thermoformer or tray sealer, comprising a holding mandrel provided for receiving thereon a film reel having a film wound thereon. The unwinder comprises a measuring module configured to detect a distance to an end face of the film wound on the film reel and/or a distance to a stop member. 1. An unwinder for a packaging machine , in particular for a thermoformer or tray sealer , said unwinder comprising:a holding mandrel configured for receiving thereon a film reel having a film wound thereon; anda measuring module configured to detect a distance to an end face of the film wound on the film reel and/or a distance to a stop member supported on the holding mandrel such that it is displaceable thereon in the axial direction of the holding mandrel.2. The unwinder of further comprising a housing and wherein the measuring module is mounted on or in the housing.3. The unwinder of wherein the measuring module is mounted between the housing and the film reel held by the holding mandrel.4. The unwinder of claim 1 , wherein a measurement path established by the measuring module extends parallel to an axis of the holding mandrel.5. The unwinder of claim 1 , wherein the holding mandrel includes a tensioning device provided for securing the film reel in position on the holding mandrel.6. The unwinder of claim 1 , wherein the measuring module comprises at least one contactless sensor.7. The unwinder of claim 1 , wherein the stop member is adapted to be locked in position on the holding mandrel.8. The unwinder of claim 1 , wherein the measuring module is functionally connected to an operating panel of the packaging machine.9. A packaging machine comprising: a holding mandrel configured for receiving thereon a film reel having a film wound thereon; and', 'a measuring module configured to detect a distance to an end face of the film wound on the film reel and/or a distance to a stop member ...

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Номер записи: 17
08-08-2013 дата публикации

GROUP FOR THE IN-LINE MEASURING OF THE QUANTITY OF CARBON DIOXIDE DISSOLVED IN A LIQUID CONTAINED IN A CLOSED CONTAINER AND AUTOMATIC CONTAINERS FILLING PLANT COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20130199127A1
Автор: Forestelli Fabio, TONDELLO PAOLO
Принадлежит:

The present invention refers to a group for the in-line measuring of the quantity of carbon dioxide dissolved in a liquid contained in a closed container such as bottles, jars and so on and to an automatic containers filling plant comprising such measuring group. The measuring group according to the present invention comprises at least one inspection area (′) suitable for housing at least one container (), at the at least one inspection area (′) being provided at least one laser spectroscopy device () for measuring the partial pressure of carbon dioxide present in the head space () of a container () placed in the at least one inspection area (′), and it is characterised in that at the at least one inspection area (′) there are additionally provided means for mixing () the content of said container (). 110111311102020112020161311202012112020. Group () for measuring the quantity of carbon dioxide dissolved in a liquid contained in a closed container () made of a material optically transparent at least at one portion of a head space () of the same () , the measuring group () comprising at least one inspection area ( ,′) suitable for housing at least one container () , at said at least one inspection area ( ,′) at least one laser spectroscopy device () being provided for measuring the partial pressure of the carbon dioxide present in the head space () of a container () placed in said at least one inspection area ( ,′) , characterized in that means for mixing () the content of said container () are in addition provided at said at least one inspection area ( ,′).2101112. Group () for measuring the quantity of carbon dioxide dissolved in a liquid contained in a closed container () according to characterized in that said mixing means () comprise at least one ofa mechanical mixer,an ultrasonic mixer,a heat transfer device and/ora microwave device.310111617181820201311202019171818. Group () for measuring the quantity of carbon dioxide dissolved in a liquid contained in a ...

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Номер записи: 18
08-08-2013 дата публикации

PILL COUNTING AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A PILL TRANSPORT APPARATUS

Номер: US20130204432A1
Автор: Bessette Derek, Panetta Richard
Принадлежит: PCAS PATIENT CARE AUTOMATION SERVICES INC.

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for dispensing varying quantities of pills quickly, conveniently, securely, accurately operable to incorporate one or more sensors and at least two data sets for the purpose of monitoring the activity of transferring pills from a pill singulation to a bottle. For example, a counting means may be operable, in real-time or near-real time, to count the pills transferred to a bottle. A sensor array data-acquisition means may be utilized to facilitate the collection and monitoring of data relating to transfer of pills to a bottle. The counting means and sensor array data-acquisition means may be applied in a cooperative manner so as to facilitate examinations for the purpose of identifying pill events, such as overlapping pill dispensing, that have the potential to invalidate the counting means results. 1. A method comprising:receiving input of a quantity of a pill;determining, using a control system, logic requirements for dispensing the quantity of the pills; a tray for supporting the pills;', 'a drive means that is operable to move the pills in a stream that is of one said pill in width; and', 'a guide to guide to establish spacing between the driven pills and to guide the driven pills into a container;, 'delivering the pills to a pill singulator, comprising of [ an light emitter disposed adjacent to, and emitting light over, the opening of the container; and', towards the pill being delivered through the opening of the container; and', 'received by the receiver sensor array;, 'a light receiver disposed adjacent to the opening of the container opposite to, and receiving light emitted by, the light emitter, wherein the delivery of each said pill through the opening of the container results in a state-date event each of which is included a first portion of the sensor data and corresponds to light emitted by the light emitter, 'a video capturer operable to capture video frames of the delivery of the number of pills ...

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Номер записи: 19
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Method And Arrangement For Packing At Least One Article In A Container And Plurality Of Types Of Containers For Shipping Articles

Номер: US20130205724A1
Автор: Frederik Straver
Принадлежит: STOROPACK HANS REICHENECKER GMBH

An arrangement for packing at least one article in a container comprises an automatic picking list generation means ( 136 ) generating a picking list ( 138 ) which specifies at least the at least one article to be placed in the container; closing means ( 142 ) for closing the container; and inflating means ( 146 ) for inflating a dunnage bag provided in the closed container. The invention proposes that the arrangement further comprises automatic bag type selection means ( 134 ) for selecting a type of the inflatable dunnage bag to be used, the selection depending at least on a parameter of the container.

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Номер записи: 20
22-08-2013 дата публикации

TABLET PACKAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20130212987A1
Автор: IWATANI Takashi, SHIGEYAMA Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: YUYAMA MFG. CO., LTD.

A packaging section of a tablet packaging device includes: a placement base of a tray; a drawer storing the placement bas; a carrier provided with compartments corresponding to the storage concave portions of the tray; a drive device of the carrier; a shutter opening/closing; a bottom of the carrier; and an opening/closing device of the shutter. The drive device performs a step of defining a tablet discharge position on the tray as an original position and returning to the original position through a tablet reception start position and a tablet reception end position which are set below a discharge opening. A step of sequentially moving each compartment of the carrier below the discharge opening from the tablet reception start position to the tablet reception end position during the step to receive one tray of tablets is performed. When the carrier returns to the discharge position, the shutter is opened. 1. A tablet packaging device comprising:a packaging part provided below a discharge opening for tablets discharged in accordance with a prescription;a tray having a prescribed number of storage concavities divided into a plurality of rows and columns placed on the packaging part; andtablets discharged from the discharge opening dispensed and stored in the respective storage concavities;wherein the packaging part comprises a mounting platform for the tray and a moving device for the mounting platform, a carrier provided with compartments opened at the top and bottom which selectively coincide with positions of the storage concavities of the tray and a drive device for the carrier, and a shutter provided on the base of the carrier so as to open and close the compartments and an opening/closing device for the shutter;wherein the moving device of the mounting platform moves the mounting platform between a tray handling position and a standby position in coincidence with the timing of movement of the carrier;wherein the drive device of the carrier executes a process of ...

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Номер записи: 21
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for Forming Packages and Filling System

Номер: US20130219827A1
Автор: Adal Amine TECLEAB, Cullen Joseph Breithaupt, Gavin John Broad, Jason Matthew Orndorff, Jon Kevin McLaughlin, Shawn Christopher Pallotta
Принадлежит: Procter and Gamble Co

A method and apparatus for formation, filling, and sealing unit dose packages for consumer products are described herein. A filling system with a filling control system is also disclosed. Although the filling system is described in conjunction with a method for forming, filling, and sealing unit dose packages, the filling system and filling control system can be used in other dispensing processes.

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Номер записи: 22
19-09-2013 дата публикации

TRANSPORTING APPARATUS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS

Номер: US20130240385A1
Автор: Loehrke Michael, Schaefer Tim
Принадлежит: LI-TEC BATTERY GMBH

A transporting apparatus () for at least one electrochemical energy-storage means () has at least one accommodating means (), for accommodating the hazardous substance () at least in part, and at least one safety device (), for safeguarding against a hazard situation caused by the hazardous substance () accommodated. 113-. (canceled)14. A transporting apparatus for hazardous material , particularly for at least one electrochemical energy storage apparatus , comprising:at least one accommodating apparatus configured to at least partially accommodating the hazardous material; andat least one safety device configured to counter a hazard posed by the accommodated hazardous material.15. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises at least one means for chemical adsorption and/or physical adsorption and/or chemical absorption and/or physical absorption of liquid and/or gaseous and/or solid substances.16. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises at least one device for at least one of (a) fire prevention and (b) fire control.17. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises a gas extraction apparatus.18. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the gas extraction apparatus comprises a filter system.19. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises at least one drip pan.20. The transporting apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one safety device comprises a sensor configured to measure a parameter and the safety device is thereby configured to automatically trigger a safety procedure as a function of the measured parameter.21. The transporting apparatus according to claim 20 , wherein the parameter is at least one of (a) temperature and (b) pressure.22. The transporting apparatus according to claim 20 , wherein the at ...

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Номер записи: 23
19-09-2013 дата публикации

PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF STORING AND RETRIEVING PHARMACEUTICALS

Номер: US20130243561A1
Автор: Holmes William K.
Принадлежит: RxSafe, LLC

A pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device and a method of accessing and loading the device. The device includes a housing, at least one port with controlled access to inventory stored within the device, a robotic transfer mechanism for moving inventory items to and from the controlled port, software for tracking the inventory and users of the device, and an interface with the pharmacy software system to track and monitor which inventory is authorized for access by each user and which inventory is needed to fill a prescription. 1. A method of controlling a pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device , the method comprising:transmitting, at a computer processor, instructions to the pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device to identify a size of a container and to position the container within the pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device; andidentifying an optimal location within the pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device to position the container based on the size of the container.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting instructions to the pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device to acquire an image of the container to determine a diameter of a cap and a shape of the container claim 1 , and wherein identifying the optimal location includes identifying the optimal location within the pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device to position the container based on the diameter of the cap and the shape of the container.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining how frequently the container is utilized.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein identifying the optimal location includes identifying the optimal location within the pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device to position the container based on the size of the container and on a frequency of use of the container.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device includes a housing claim 1 , a gantry system enclosed within the housing ...

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Номер записи: 24
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Custom containers in a materials handling facility

Номер: US20130247519A1
Автор: Brian C. Smith, David Henry Clark, Dean Christopher Fullerton, Jaffin James, Jon S. Battles, Kevin R. Vliet, Nidamarthi Lakshmi S, Patricia T. Shigihara, Sebastian Lehmann
Принадлежит: Amazon Technologies Inc

Described herein are systems and techniques for determining a pack station for storing inventory in a materials handling facility, routing item packages to pack stations based on size ranges for custom containers and optimizing dimensions of custom containers based on dimensions of a shipping container. For example, the systems described herein may allocate a percentage of inventory to a custom inventory location that is physically near custom container forming devices, thereby reducing the cost to pick, sort, pack and route items for shipment, storing or otherwise handling in a custom container.

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Номер записи: 25
03-10-2013 дата публикации

TRAY SEALING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20130255852A1
Автор: Payne David William
Принадлежит: ISHIDA EUROPE LIMITED

The application relates to a twin lane tray sealer () comprising a pair of conveyors aligned with respective lanes for conveying trays to a heat sealing tool () and a pair of transfer mechanisms () each for transferring a known plurality of trays together and at a known separation from the respective conveyors to the heat sealing tool wherein the heat sealing tool () comprises a plurality of individually operable heaters (), each aligned with a respective tray in the tool in use. Control means is utilised to determine if a tray is missing from a group of trays transferred by the transfer mechanism. If a tray is determined as missing the control means is configured to not activate the heater aligned with the position of the determined missing tray in the tool. 1. A twin lane tray sealer comprising:a pair of conveyors aligned with respective tray feed lanes for conveying trays to a heat sealing tool;a pair of transfer mechanisms each for transferring a plurality of trays together and at a predetermined separation from the respective conveyors to the heat sealing tool wherein the heat sealing tool comprises a plurality of individually operable heaters, each aligned with a respective tray in the tool in use; andcontrol means operable to determine that a tray is missing from a group of trays transferred by a transfer mechanism and not activate the heater aligned with the position of the determined missing tray in the tool.2. A twin lane tray sealer according to wherein not activating the heater aligned with the position of the determined missing tray in the tool comprises not moving the heater during tray sealing.3. A twin lane tray sealer according to further comprising:film supply apparatus for supplying respective heat sealable films to the sealing tool one in alignment with each tray feed lane;a pair of lower support members, each aligned with a respective one of the conveyors and on to which one or more trays can be transferred, and a common upper plate or a pair of ...

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Номер записи: 26
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Device for vacuum packaging, particularly of food products

Номер: US20130263559A1
Автор: Mauro Scolaro
Принадлежит: Blu Pack di Scolaro Mauro, EXTRU SA

A packaging device, particularly for packaging trays containing food products or technical materials in a controlled atmosphere and by means of a film of plastic material, comprising an upper chamber and a lower chamber, which can be fastened by mutually superimposing them and are each provided internally with a plurality of heat-sealing and/or cutting and/or die-cutting elements arranged concentrically, the lower chamber being provided centrally with a plurality of supporting elements for a tray.

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Номер записи: 27
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus For Filling Containers With Pharmaceutical/parapharmaceutical Articles

Номер: US20130269831A1
Автор: Giuseppe Monti
Принадлежит: Marchesini Group SpA

An apparatus for filling containers with pharmaceutical articles comprises a transfer element ( 1 ) arranged to receive articles from a conveyor (V) and to transfer them to a mouth (I) of an article accumulating conduit (C) positioned above a container. A sensor ( 8, 9 ) detects article characteristics and counts the articles. A mobile element ( 2 ) has a first curved surface ( 21 ) and a second curved surface ( 22 ), the element being movable between a first orientation (P 1 ), in which the first curved surface enables an advancement of articles detected as being whole towards the mouth (I) of the accumulating conduit (C), and a second orientation (P 2 ), with the second curved surface ( 22 ) arranged to prevent a continuity of advancement for the articles detected as not being whole, diverting these away from the mouth of the accumulating conduit (C).

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Номер записи: 28
31-10-2013 дата публикации

CIGARETTE INSPECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20130287285A1
Автор: Sato Jun
Принадлежит:

A cigarette inspection device designed to obtain an image showing filter end faces of a bundle C of filtered cigarettes arranged side by side with their axes parallel to one another, analyze the image and determine whether the bundle is short of filtered cigarettes comprises a first determination section which determines how many filtered cigarettes are arranged side by side from contours of filter end faces in the image generated, and determines whether the bundle consists of a predetermined number of filtered cigarettes, and a second determination section which determines whether the first determination section has falsely recognized one cigarette as two. 1. A cigarette inspection device designed to obtain an image showing filter end faces of a bundle of filtered cigarettes arranged side by side with their axes parallel to one another , analyze the image and determine whether the bundle is short of filtered cigarettes , comprising:a first determination means which determines how many filtered cigarettes are arranged side by side from contours of filter end faces in the image obtained, and determines whether the bundle consists of a predetermined number of filtered cigarettes, anda second determination means which determines whether said first determination means has falsely recognized one cigarette as two.2. The cigarette inspection device according to claim 1 , wherein said second determination means obtains gravity center positions on filter end faces in the image claim 1 , and determines whether said first determination means has falsely recognized one cigarette as two claim 1 , on the basis of distances between gravity center positions on adjacent filter end faces.3. The cigarette inspection device according to claim 2 , wherein said second determination means obtains a difference between the largest and the smallest of the distances between gravity center positions claim 2 , and if the difference is greater than or equal to a preset criterion value claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 29
07-11-2013 дата публикации

PRODUCTION DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF LINKED PACKAGED PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130291486A1
Автор: Murakami Seiji, Shinomori Youji
Принадлежит: Unicharm Corporation

A nuclear reactor is provided with a core which includes a new fuel part and a burning part at which neutrons are generated and fuel is burned. The burning part moves in a direction toward the new fuel part from the beginning to the end of the combustion cycle. The plurality of the fuel assemblies of the core include the fuel assemblies which are fastened to the core and the fuel assemblies which can move in the longitudinal direction of the fuel assemblies. By pulling out the fuel assemblies from the core, the nuclear reactor can be made to stop. Further, by inserting fuel assemblies into the core from the pulled out state, the nuclear reactor is started up.

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Номер записи: 30
28-11-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC PRODUCT PACKING MACHINE WITH MANUAL ELECTRIC DRIVE CONTROL

Номер: US20130312365A1
Автор: Fiorentini Marco, Gherardi Giampaolo, Salmi Stefano, Squarzoni Michele, Uccellari Sauro, Zanotti Maurizio
Принадлежит: G.D SOCIETA' PER AZIONI

An automatic product packing machine having: a conveying device which feeds a product for packing along a packing path, which originates at a first feed station and extends through a second feed station and at least one work station; an electric machine motor which drives at least part of the conveying device to move the conveying device; a manual control operated manually by an operator; and a control unit which controls operation of the electric machine motor according to the position of the manual control; and a portable device, which can be gripped and moved about freely by an operator, and supports the manual control. 11. An automatic product packing machine () comprising:{'b': 20', '21, 'at least a first feed station () for supplying at least one product () for packing;'}{'b': 22', '23', '21, 'at least a second feed station () for supplying at least one sheet () of packing material, which is applied to the product ();'}{'b': 24', '21', '23, 'at least one work station () where the product () is packed in the sheet () of packing material;'}{'b': 25', '21', '20', '22', '24, 'a conveying device () which feeds the product () for packing along a packing path (P), which originates at the first feed station () and extends through the second feed station () and the work station ();'}{'b': 4', '25', '25, 'at least one electric machine motor () which drives at least part of the conveying device () to move the conveying device ();'}{'b': '9', 'at least one manual control () operated manually by an operator; and'}{'b': 8', '4', '9, 'a control unit () which controls operation of the electric machine motor () according to the position of the manual control ();'}{'b': '1', 'the automatic machine () being characterized by comprising{'b': 15', '9', '1', '15', '9, 'a portable device (), which supports the manual control (), is physically independent of and separate from the automatic machine (), is designed for easy, one-handed grip by an operator to allow the operator to grip ...

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Номер записи: 31
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Device for transferring pharmaceutical articles from a counter to inside continuously advancing containers and a machine for packing pharmaceutical articles in relative containers

Номер: US20130318913A1
Автор: Giuseppe Monti
Принадлежит: Marchesini Group SpA

The device (D) for transferring pharmaceutical articles from a counter to inside containers (C), continuously advancing along an advancement direction (V), comprises a first series of tubular elements (T 1 ) and a second series of tubular elements (T 2 ) having dimensions such as to be able to freely receive the pharmaceutical articles internally thereof. The first series of tubular elements (T 1 ) and the second series of tubular elements (T 2 ) are movable independently of one another along respective pathways that each exhibit a development such that each of the tubular elements (T 1 ) of the first series and each of the tubular elements (T 2 ) of the second series can transit below and at the outlet (U) of the counter (MC) such as to receive the counted articles, and further can transit above the mouth of a respective container (C) advancing continuously along the advancement direction (V) and follow the advancement of the container (C) while remaining above the relative mouth for a straight tract (V 1 ) along the direction (V), so as to release the articles internally thereof.

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Номер записи: 32
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Heat Sealer with Algorithm for Regulating Sealing Temperature

Номер: US20130333336A1
Автор: Higer Landen, Liu Zhu, Sun Terry, Wong Francis
Принадлежит: Sunbeam Products, Inc.

A vacuum and sealing appliance comprises a heat sealing element for sealing a container during a sealing cycle. A controller controls the temperature of the heat sealing element during the sealing cycle based on a signal from a temperature sensor that senses the real-time temperature of the heat sealing element. A seal indicator light is provided which is lighted during the sealing cycle and extinguished at its completion. The signal from the controller energizes the heating element for a time to heat the sealing element to a pre-determined temperature for sealing the container and initiates a dwell time corresponding to cooling the heating element after sealing the container. Values of the real-time temperatures of the heat sealing element and values of the sealing times and the dwell times that correspond to the values of the real-time temperatures of the heat sealing element are stored in a look-up table. 1. A sealing appliance having a controller performing a method of sealing , the method comprising the steps of:sensing with a sensor a first temperature of at least one heat sealing element;determining an actuation control signal based on the first temperature for use during a sealing operation cycle, the sealing operation cycle including at least a sealing time corresponding to energizing and heating the at least one heat sealing element to a predetermined temperature for sealing a container and a dwell time corresponding to cooling of the at least one heating element after sealing the container; andextinguishing a seal indicator light when the sealing operation cycle is complete;whereby values of the first temperatures of the at least one sealing element and values of the sealing times and the dwell times that correspond to the values of the first temperatures are stored in a look-up table.2. The sealing appliance of claim 1 , wherein the look-up table corresponds to values of first temperatures claim 1 , sealing times and dwell times for an alternating ...

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Номер записи: 33
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Storage bag having an identification feature

Номер: US20130340389A1
Автор: Charles Harder
Принадлежит: Individual

A storage bag includes an upper layer and a lower layer. The lower layer is bonded to the upper layer. A detectable element is coupled to or integrally formed with the upper layer. An internal cavity is formed by the layers. An edge is formed by the upper and lower layers. The edge has an opening to provide access to the internal cavity. A vacuum sealing system and a method of sealing a storage bag are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 34
02-01-2014 дата публикации

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR TREATING CONTAINERS OF LIQUIDS

Номер: US20140000220A1
Автор: Zardini Fabio
Принадлежит: STEELCO SPA

A machine () for treating containers () and corresponding lids () in order to contain a liquid for feeding animals comprises a first line () for washing, treating and filling the containers (), from which the lids () have been removed beforehand, disposed in a first washing direction (X), and a second line () for washing and treating the lids () removed from the containers () disposed in a second washing direction (Y) disposed parallel to the first direction (X). 2. The machine as in claim 1 , wherein each positioning and support unit comprises a pair of support bars of the lids disposed transversely to the second direction claim 1 , connected by anchoring members to said drawing means claim 1 , said bars supporting at the upper part a plurality of centering and lateral holding means of the individual lids claim 1 , disposed transversely distanced from each other along the bars at a pitch coordinated with a pitch of said positioning pattern and each of which has a central positioning seating for the lids.3. The machine as in claim 2 , wherein the centering and lateral holding means are disposed along rows parallel to the third direction of movement claim 2 , coordinated with the rows of the positioning pattern of the lids when they are kept suspended by the extractor member and are present on said bars in a number coordinated with the number of lids present in each row of said positioning pattern.4. The machine as in claim 2 , wherein the centering and lateral holding means are shaped with an annular shape claim 2 , with a lateral holding shell flared upward claim 2 , so as to define an upper lead-in for positioning the lids.5. The machine as in claim 2 , wherein the internal diameter of the central positioning seating of each of the centering and lateral holding means is slightly larger than the distance between two bars of the corresponding pair of bars.6. The machine as in claim 2 , wherein holding means are disposed above the positioning and support units claim ...

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Номер записи: 35
23-01-2014 дата публикации

PACKAGING MACHINE

Номер: US20140020330A1
Автор: Javor PE Kenneth A., JR. James A., Langer R. Stephen, Plageman Rex A., Simmons
Принадлежит:

A packaging machine including a supply of film for wrapping a package and a hot plate for heat fusing the film of a wrapped package. Power to the heating element is only delivered to the element during a heating cycle, thus conserving electrical power. A photo eye senses the package and a control circuit energizes the heating element the element reaches a desired heating temperature in 2 to 4 seconds. The frame of the machine includes a lower base member to which an upper base plate, preferably formed from a continuous sheet, is rigidly attached. The upper plate includes a support surface for the hot plate, a vertical wall to which the photo eye is attached that is interconnected with the support surface by a curved transition surface. The upper base plate also includes a lateral, rearwardly extending plate portion which defines at least a portion of a hardware enclosure. 1. A packaging machine for wrapping a package with a stretchable film , the packaging machine having a frame defining a wrapping surface , a supply of wrapping film accessible by an operator , a means for severing a length of film used to wrap a package from the supply and a hot plate including a heating element for fusing at least a portion of the film that is wrapped around the package , said packaging machine comprising a package sensor for sensing the presence of a package to be sealed , said sensor forming part of a heating circuit for said heating element that applies power to said heating element when a package is sensed , said sensor comprising a photo eye assembly arranged such that it senses a package to be sealed as it is placed on said hot plate.2. The apparatus of wherein said heating element is energized for as long as a package to be sealed is sensed by said photo eye assembly.3. The apparatus of further including a temperature response device associated with said heating element for deenergizing said heating element if a predetermined operating temperature is exceeded.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 36
30-01-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING AND RESEALING

Номер: US20140026520A1
Автор: Adamo Benoit, Guthy John, Py Daniel
Принадлежит: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.

Apparatus for filling containers having stoppers that are penetrable for filling the containers with a substance, and thermally resealable for thermally sealing the resulting hole. A container support supports at least one such container in a substantially fixed position during filling and resealing. A manifold drivingly mounted over the container support comprises (1) a cartridge including a filling needle for penetrating the resealable stopper and introducing a substance therethrough into the container, a mount for mounting the cartridge on the manifold, and a removable cover releasably coupled to the mount for covering the filling needle during transportation, installation and/or removal of the cartridge from the manifold. The manifold includes a thermal source for heating a penetrated region of the stopper and, sealing the hole. 1. An apparatus for needle filling and thermally resealing containers having stoppers that are needle penetrable for filling the containers with a substance , and are thermally resealable for thermally sealing a needle hole in the stopper upon withdrawal of a needle therefrom , the apparatus comprising:a container support for supporting at least one container having a resealable stopper in a substantially fixed position during at least one of needle filling and thermally resealing a needle hole in the stopper upon withdrawal of a needle therefrom; anda manifold drivingly mounted over the container support and comprising (1) a needle cartridge including a needle for penetrating the resealable stopper and introducing a substance through the needle and into the container, a needle mount for mounting the needle cartridge on the manifold, and a needle cover releasably coupled to the needle mount for covering the needle during at least one of transportation, installation and removal of the needle cartridge from the manifold, and removable from the needle cartridge upon mounting the needle cartridge to the manifold; and (2) a thermal source for ...

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Номер записи: 37
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus For Inflating And Sealing Packing Cushions Employing Film Recognition Controller

Номер: US20140033645A1
Автор: Charles Daigle, Michael G. Kaminski, Rob Van Uijen, Vladimir Yampolsky
Принадлежит: Free Flow Packaging Corp

An apparatus for inflating and sealing packing cushions utilizes a controller adapted for acquiring information from preconfigured film material and automatically setting one or more operation parameters suitable for inflating and sealing the film. The controller can avoid or limit the need for user input, thus simplifying use of the apparatus.

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Номер записи: 38
13-02-2014 дата публикации

VACUUM PACKAGING DEVICE HAVING A MOISTURE-SENSING CAPABILITY

Номер: US20140041336A1
Автор: LEE Kyul-Joo
Принадлежит:

There is provided a moisture-sensitive vacuum packing machine, and particularly, there is provided a moisture-sensitive vacuum packing machine for sensing moisture within a chamber. The moisture-sensitive vacuum packing machine includes: a device housing having a controller and a vacuum driving unit; a chamber unit positioned above the device housing and having a first chamber and a second chamber whose interiors are vacuumized when the vacuum driving unit operates; and a sensing unit installed in the chamber unit such that it is associated with the controller, and sensing the presence or absence of moisture within the second chamber according to whether the sensing unit comes into contact with the second chamber. 1. A moisture-sensitive vacuum packing machine comprising:a device housing having a controller and a vacuum driving unit;a chamber unit positioned above the device housing and having a first chamber and a second chamber whose interiors are vacuumized when the vacuum driving unit operates; anda sensing unit installed in the chamber unit such that it is associated with the controller, and sensing the presence or absence of moisture within the second chamber according to whether the sensing unit comes into contact with the second chamber.2. The moisture-sensitive vacuum packing machine of claim 1 , wherein the sensing unit senses moisture through a seesaw movement due to moisture introduced to the second chamber.3. The moisture-sensitive vacuum packing machine of claim 1 , wherein the chamber unit comprises:a first chamber having a chamber fixing shaft provided in a bottom surface thereof; anda second chamber associated with the chamber fixing shaft to balance weight, and making a seesaw movement when moisture is introduced to the interior thereof.4. The moisture-sensitive vacuum packing machine of claim 3 , wherein the second chamber is detachably associated with the chamber fixing shaft.5. The moisture-sensitive vacuum packing machine of claim 3 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 39
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Method for operating a sealing device

Номер: US20140053506A1
Автор: Christian Wolf
Принадлежит: hawo Geraetebau GmbH and Co Maschinenbau KG

The invention relates to a method for operating a sealing device, in which packaging material is sealed with a sealing apparatus, and at least one sealing parameter arising during sealing is printed with a printer onto a label. According to the invention it is provided that the sealing parameter is compared with a setpoint value, and in the case of a predetermined deviation, an error message is printed onto the label.

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Номер записи: 40
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Method for operating a chamber packaging machine

Номер: US20140069057A1
Автор: Jürgen Steidele
Принадлежит: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a method for operating a chamber packaging machine, wherein the position of a sealing bar is during the evacuation of a diaphragm checked using a sensor.

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Номер записи: 41
27-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ACTUATING THE BAND DRIVING DEVICE OF A STRAPPING MACHINE AND CORRESPONDING STRAPPING MACHINE

Номер: US20140083310A1
Автор: Höhn Jürgen, Schödel Jürgen, Witzgall Jochen
Принадлежит: SMB Schwede Maschinenbau GmbH

A strapping machine configured for and method for actuating the belt drive mechanism of a strapping machine during a loss of band carrying out the following steps: 278713. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a back transport of the strapping band () occurring in the shooting direction (E) into the shooting and retrieval unit () is interrupted once the strapping band () has been threaded into its drive roller pair ().3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the definite retrieval speed is a fraction of the shooting speed.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the definite retrieval speed is at most 50% of the shooting speed.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the definite retrieval speed is between 10% and 20% of the shooting speed.67. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the defined retrieval time is derived variably in a self-learning process from the shooting time of the strapping band () of one or more of the previous shots.878713. The strapping machine according to claim 7 , wherein the back transport of the strapping band () occurring in the shooting direction (E) into the shooting and retrieval unit () can be interrupted once the strapping band () has been threaded in its drive roller pair ()9. The strapping machine according to claim 8 , wherein the retrieval speed is a fraction of the shooting speed.10. The strapping machine according to claim 9 , wherein the retrieval speed is at most 50% of the shooting speed.11. The strapping machine according to claim 10 , wherein the retrieval speeds is between 10% and 20% of the shooting speed.127. The strapping machine according to claim 11 , wherein the defined retrieval time is derived variably in a self-learning process from the shooting time of the strapping band () of one or more of the previous shots.137. The strapping machine according to claim 7 , wherein the defined retrieval time is defined variably in a self-learning process from the shooting time of the strapping band () of ...

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Номер записи: 42
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Food product positioning system and method

Номер: US20140090956A1
Автор: Scott Lindee
Принадлежит: Formax Inc

A food handling system having a positioning system and method. The positioning system includes a main conveying surface, an electronic sensor, a controller and a robot. The main conveying surface is configured to move food products. The electronic sensor is configured to capture position data about one or more food products on the main conveying surface within a sensor range of the sensor. The controller is signal-connected to the electronic sensor and the robot. The controller is configured to receive data captured by the sensor and is configured to instruct the robot to move a food product to a destination position. The robot is configured to reposition one or more food products on the conveying surface according to instructions sent by the controller. The robot has a longitudinal and a lateral working range. The food product may include formed meat patties or sliced meat or cheese products.

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Номер записи: 43
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Method and system for identifying/outsorting improperly wrapped envelopes in a mailpiece fabrication system

Номер: US20140096477A1
Автор: John W. Sussmeier, Xavier Padros
Принадлежит: Pitney Bowes Inc

A method and system for identifying and detecting improperly wrapped envelopes for use in a mailpiece fabrication system. The method/system visually images each envelope in predetermined regions of interest (ROIs) to determine the spatial relationship between the internal content material and one or more points of reference indicative of the internal bounds of a sealing adhesive. By examining the spatial relationship, a determination is made regarding the proximity of the internal content material and the sealing adhesive. If the distance, or spatial separation, therebetween is below a threshold value, then an assumption is made that the content material and sealing adhesive are contiguous and that the envelope has been improperly sealed, i.e., with the content material interposing or otherwise inhibiting the proper closure of the wrapped envelope.

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Номер записи: 44
06-01-2022 дата публикации

UNIT FOR CONTROLLING OR MANAGING PRODUCTS

Номер: US20220002014A1
Автор: Franzaroli Massimo
Принадлежит:

A unit for the control or management of articles includes a plant including an operating line including an upstream section for making the articles, including a log saw for cutting rolls off elongate logs, a packaging section including a packing section where the articles or rolls are packed, and a bagging section where the packs are placed in bags and/or a palletizing section where the packs or bags are placed on pallets. A conveying section transports products between the upstream section and the packaging section and/or between one packaging section and another downstream. A process controller controls the functioning of the plant sections. The unit includes a device for detecting and/or lighting a face of the product or pack and which is adapted to produce different images of the face, to exhibit different states of reflection of the light that is incident upon the face. 152-. (canceled)53. A unit for the control or management of packs , preferably for containing respective articles , especially in the form of articles of the tissue industry , preferably of paper or other material such as fabric or non-woven fabric , the articles being in the form of rolls or packages , in particular packs , packets or other containers , preferably of or for toilet paper , kitchen paper , napkins , handkerchiefs , hand and face wipes , hand towels , bedsheets and the like , or of or for rolls of material for kitchen use such as aluminium foil , plastic wrap , greaseproof paper and the like; the unit being preferably usable in a plant for making such products , the plant comprising at least one operating line including at least one upstream section for making the articles , in particular in the form of a log saw for cutting rolls off respective elongate logs , and/or at least one respective packaging section , in particular for primary packaging , preferably in the form of a packing section where the articles or rolls are packed and preferably at least one or more further ...

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Номер записи: 45
07-01-2016 дата публикации

SYRINGE FILLING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL PHARMACIES

Номер: US20160001003A1
Автор: Bennett Mark, Chopper John M., Grosskopf, JR. John G., Perazzo Nicholas J., Rosen Robert A.
Принадлежит:

A semi-automated system () suitable for use in a hospital setting for filling patient-specific liquid medication prescriptions from bulk medicine containers () into oral/enteral syringes (S) for administration on a just-in-time basis. The system enables hospital pharmacists to simplify and streamline their task, increasing the number of prescriptions that can. be tilled in a day, improving patient safety and care by minimizing medication errors and the consequences that ensue. 1. A system for semi-automated filling of syringes wife medicines from a plurality of medicine containers , said syringes being of various sizes and types all having a barrel , a terminal discharge , a first flange about said barrel , a plunger slideably engaged in said barrel , and a second flange at distal end of said plunger , and said plurality of medicine containers being of various sizes and types , the system comprising:a programmable computer including software for controlling said system;a medicine container orientation and login station for adapting said plurality of medicine containers to interface said syringes;a syringe label printer and labeler station;a filling station comprising a loading station for loading of a syringe to a filling position, and for manual loading of a container to said filling position, said filling station further comprising a plurality of arms for manipulating said syringe when in said filling position to withdraw said plunger of said syringe to fill said syringe with medicine.2. The system for semi-automated filling of syringes according to claim 1 , further comprising an inspection station for checking one of fill weight or volume of filled syringes.3. The system for semi-automated filling of syringes according to claim 1 , further comprising a bag printing and sealing station for bagging said filled syringes and for barcoding the bag.4. The system for semi-automated filling of syringes according to claim 2 , wherein said inspection station comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 46
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DISPENSABLE UNIT RETRIEVAL MECHANISM

Номер: US20210002014A1
Автор: AKDOGAN Kutadgu, HAGOPIAN Greggory Paul, KELLEY Maya, VEPURI Kalyan C., VON HEIFNER Christian
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A system enables management of dispensable units by supporting functions such as retrieval, scheduled distribution, analysis, and notifications. To this end, a dispensable retrieval mechanism may be programmed to carry out blind retrievals of dispensable units using a retrieval strategy with a predetermined sequence of retrieval attempts (e.g., fixed or varying two-dimensional retrieval patterns), which may be open loop or closed loop. Techniques may also include the identification of dispensable units through optical sensors and weight measurement devices that can detect, e.g., a texture, a shape, and a size of dispensable units. Such identification can be used to program retrieval attempts by a retrieval robot and in the formulation of the retrieval pattern. Additionally, networked notification systems for dispensable units can be used for updating rules or schedules related to the dispensable units, or alerting users and remote resources of any potential misuse or hazards of the dispensable units. 1. A device comprising:a container;a cleaning surface;a retrieval arm including a tube and a nib, the tube defining a hollow core, and the nib defining an opening in fluid communication with the hollow core;a vacuum source in fluid communication with the opening of the nib via the hollow core;a positioner coupled to the retrieval arm and actuatable to move the retrieval arm relative to the container and the cleaning surface; anda controller in communication with the positioner, the controller configured to actuate the positioner to move the retrieval arm within the container according to a sequence of retrieval attempts of objects in the container and to actuate the positioner to move the nib into contact with the cleaning surface to remove contaminants from the nib.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the container is movable independently of movement of the retrieval arm.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the container is rotatable into a position within a range of ...

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Номер записи: 47
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DISPENSABLE UNIT RETRIEVAL MECHANISM

Номер: US20210002015A1
Автор: AKDOGAN Kutadgu, HAGOPIAN Greggory Paul, KELLEY Maya, VEPURI Kalyan C., VON HEIFNER Christian
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A system enables management of dispensable units by supporting functions such as retrieval, scheduled distribution, analysis, and notifications. To this end, a dispensable retrieval mechanism may be programmed to carry out blind retrievals of dispensable units using a retrieval strategy with a predetermined sequence of retrieval attempts (e.g., fixed or varying two-dimensional retrieval patterns), which may be open loop or closed loop. Techniques may also include the identification of dispensable units through optical sensors and weight measurement devices that can detect, e.g., a texture, a shape, and a size of dispensable units. Such identification can be used to program retrieval attempts by a retrieval robot and in the formulation of the retrieval pattern. Additionally, networked notification systems for dispensable units can be used for updating rules or schedules related to the dispensable units, or alerting users and remote resources of any potential misuse or hazards of the dispensable units. 1. A method comprising:moving a container to a position within a range of motion of a retrieval arm including a tube and a nib, the tube defining a hollow core and the nib defining an opening in fluid communication with the hollow core;actuating a positioner to move the retrieval arm within the container according to a sequence of retrieval attempts of dispensable units within the container; andexposing the nib to a solvent in which debris of the dispensable units is dissolvable from the nib.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein moving the container to the position within the range of motion of the retrieval arm includes rotating a carousel carrying the container.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each retrieval attempt corresponds to a different two-dimensional retrieval pattern within the container.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein actuating the positioner to move the retrieval arm within the container according to the sequence of retrieval attempts includes actuating ...

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Номер записи: 48
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Method for Controlling a Packaging Machine and a Packaging Machine

Номер: US20170001744A1
Автор: Lukas Merten, Peter Theissen, Sabine Konze
Принадлежит: SIG TECHNOLOGY AG

A method for controlling a packaging machine in which at least two operating states of the packaging machine are defined and independent from one another. At least one of a plurality of defined process sequences is allocated to each of the operating states and at least one actuator of the packaging machine is actuated by a process sequence, in order to carry out at least one action. Improved control and maintenance of the machine is made possible by an authorisation for access to an actuator being exclusively and specifically allocated to only one process sequence depending on the operating state.

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Номер записи: 49
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Method System and Device for Packaging

Номер: US20170001745A1
Автор: KRNETA SERGEJ, YEAMAN WILLIAM E.
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A system, method, and device for packaging is disclosed. The system, method, and device includes at least a filler and a conveyor. The conveyor transports containers to a filler. The filler loads product into containers. In our novel system, the filler is driven separately from the conveyor such that, in the absence of containers, the filler stops turning. 1. A device for packing a product into a container comprising:a turret filler;a conveyor;the turret filler positioned above the conveyor;a first motor for driving the conveyor via a conveyor drive assembly;a second motor for driving a filler via a filler drive shaft; andthe filler drive shaft assembled through the conveyor drive assembly.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first drive shaft;a gear box for translating rotation from the first motor to the first drive shaft;a first pully operatively assembled with the first drive shaft;a second pully for driving the conveyor drive assembly assembled on a second drive shaft; anda belt operatively assembled with the first pully and the second pully for translating the rotation from the first drive shaft to the conveyor drive assembly.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising:a second drive shaft for translating the rotation of the second pully to the conveyor drive assembly; the filler drive shaft passing through the second drive shaft; and the conveyor drive assembly capable of operating independently of the filler drive shaft. The present patent document is a continuation of application Ser. No. 13/832,487 filed Mar. 15, 2013, which claims the benefit of the filing date under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of Provisional U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/693,145, filed Aug. 24, 2012. All of the foregoing applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.Filling machines are used for packaging products such as food, beverage, detergents, pharmaceuticals, and an array of other products into product packaging or containers. Product packaging or ...

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Номер записи: 50
05-01-2017 дата публикации

WRAPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH A WRAPPING MATERIAL SEVERING DEVICE COMPRISING AN OWN ACTUATOR

Номер: US20170001747A1
Автор: REIJERSEN VAN BUUREN Willem Jacobus, VERWEIJ Rochus, VISSER Arend Cornelis
Принадлежит: FORAGE INNOVATIONS B.V.

An object former surrounds a chamber and forms an object in the chamber. A web moving member moves a web of wrapping material towards a wrapping material inlet guiding into the chamber. The web is injected into the chamber. The object in the chamber is wrapped. A moveable severing member of a severing device severs the web. A movement of the web moving member is coupled with a movement of the moveable severing member from a parking position into an intermediate position. A severing actuator moves the moveable severing member from the intermediate position into a web severing position. thereby severing the web. 1. A wrapping apparatus for wrapping an object contained in a chamber , comprising: a web moving member positioned outside of the chamber;', 'a web moving actuator; and', 'a severing device comprising a moveable severing member being moveable between a parking position and a web severing position; and, 'a wrapping material inlet leading into the chamber, the wrapping apparatus comprisinga mechanical coupling element for coupling the web moving member with the moveable severing member,wherein the web moving member is moveable with respect to the wrapping material inlet between at least one remote position and an adjacent position and arranged for moving a web of wrapping material towards the wrapping material inlet while being moved into the adjacent position,wherein the web moving actuator is arranged for moving the web moving member with respect to the wrapping material inlet between both positions,wherein the wrapping apparatus is arranged to inject the moved web of wrapping material through the wrapping material inlet into the chamber,wherein the severing device with the moveable severing member being moved into the web severing position is arranged to sever the web at a severing location positioned outside of the chamber after the web is injected into the chamber,wherein the severing device further comprises a severing actuator operable independently from ...

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Номер записи: 51
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Article alignment device

Номер: US20200002039A1
Автор: Atsushi Takahashi, Takeshi Noguchi, Tatsuya ARIMATSU, Tatsuya Iwasa, Yoshinobu Shimomae, Yuji Yokota
Принадлежит: Ishida Co Ltd

The present invention provides an article alignment device that can inhibit posture disorderliness when articles land on a conveyor belt. The posture of bags when the bags transfer from an input conveyor to a first aligning conveyor is inclined in such a way that the portions of the bags that land on bags already placed on the first aligning conveyor are higher and the portions of the bags that land directly on the first aligning conveyor are lower, so the bags land on the first aligning conveyor before or at the same time that they contact the bags that were placed on the first aligning conveyor before them. Additionally, the frictional force between the first aligning conveyor and the bags is greater than the frictional force between the bags, so sliding between the bags is prevented, as is posture disorderliness.

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Номер записи: 52
04-01-2018 дата публикации

FILLING/SEALING DEVICE FOR CONTAINER

Номер: US20180002042A1
Автор: HIZUME Shinichi, Ishikura Shinji, KUROSAWA Kazuyuki, YUSE Hidehiko
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A filling device with a filling failure is identified less costly, and the filling amount by the filling device is adjusted quickly. The filling/sealing device includes a filler including a filling turret having a plurality of holding parts and a filling device provided for each of the holding parts to fill a container with a liquid content, forwarding turrets that hold and turret-convey a container transported from the filling turret, a sealing device that seals the container transported from the forwarding turrets with a lid, an inspection device provided in the path, in which the container is held and turret-conveyed, to inspect a filling amount in the container, and a controller that identifies a filling device with a filling failure on the basis of an inspection result from the inspection device and controls the filling amount by the filling device. 1. A filling/sealing device for a container , comprising:a filler including a filling turret having a plurality of holding parts and a filling device provided for each of the holding parts to fill the container with a liquid content;a forwarding turret that holds and turret-conveys the container transported from said filling turret;a sealing device that seals the container transported from said forwarding turret with a lid;an inspection device provided in a path, in which said container is held and turret-conveyed, to inspect a filling amount in the container; anda controller that identifies said filling device with a filling failure on the basis of an inspection result from said inspection device and controls a filling amount by the filling device.2. The filling/sealing device for a container according to claim 1 , wherein said inspection device is provided at an inspection turret that holds and turret-conveys the container transported from the sealing device.3. The filling/sealing device for a container according to claim 1 , wherein said inspection device is provided at the forwarding turret that holds and turret ...

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Номер записи: 53
04-01-2018 дата публикации

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A PACK OF PRODUCTS COMPRISING A HANDLE

Номер: US20180002051A1
Автор: Kannengiesser Damien
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The present invention is directed to a process for manufacturing a pack of products () having a bottom side () and an opposite top side (), comprising a handle () formed over the top side () and adapted to be grasped by hand, wherein the process comprises the following steps:—providing the products () to be packaged;—fitting a binding structure around the products () to bind them;—forming a handle () by wrapping a plastic film () around the bound products () over at least one turn, the plastic film () covering at least most of the bottom side () and being gathered to a reduced width over the top side () to form the handle (). The present invention is also directed to a device for manufacturing a pack of products (). 1. A process for manufacturing a pack of products having a bottom side and an opposite top side , comprising a handle formed over the top side and adapted to be grasped by hand , wherein the process comprises the steps:providing the products to be packaged;fitting a binding structure around the products to bind them; andforming a handle by wrapping a plastic film around the bound products over at least one turn in which the plastic film covers at least most of the bottom side and is gathered to a reduced width over the top side to form the handle.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of fitting a binding structure around the products to bind them comprises wrapping a plastic film around the products over at least one turn claim 1 , and the step of forming the handle comprises wrapping the same plastic film around the bound products over at least one subsequent turn.3. The process of claim 1 , comprising in the step of forming a handle:wrapping the plastic film in an ungathered state on the bottom side of the held products;progressively gathering the plastic film during wrapping from the bottom side to the top side to reduce its width to a desired width of the handle;maintaining the plastic film in a gathered state at the desired width while ...

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Номер записи: 54
03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PRODUCING STERILE SOLUTION PRODUCT BAGS

Номер: US20190002136A1
Автор: Bomgaars Grant Anthony, Ding Yuanpang Samuel, Dudar Thomas Edward, Hristakos Anastasios, Krause Bernd, Lo Ying-Cheng, Pasmore Mark Edward, Ranalletta Joseph Vincent, Sadowski Michael Joseph
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A method of providing filled product bags of sterile and particulate-free fluid includes securing a product bag to one of a plurality of movable cradles, wherein the product bag has a bladder, a stem fluidly connected to an opening of the bladder, and a filter disposed in-line with the stem. After securing the bag, an inlet of the stem is connected to an outlet of a nozzle assembly and at least partially filling the product bag with a fluid through a nozzle of the nozzle assembly to create a filled product bag, wherein filling the product bag includes passing the fluid through the filter and into the bladder. After filling, the stem of the filled product bag is sealed at a location below the filter. The stem is cut at a location above the seal and below the filter. The method including performing an integrity test on the filter, removing the filled product bag from the cradle, and depositing the filled product bag into a first bin for rejected bags if the filter fails the integrity test and a second bin for accepted bags if filter passes the integrity test. 1. A method of providing a plurality of filled product bags of sterile fluid , the method comprising:providing a plurality of product bags, wherein each product bag has a bladder, a stem fluidly connected to an opening of the bladder, and a filter disposed in-line with the stem; andcreating a plurality of filled product bags by performing the following on each product bag:at least partially filling the product bag with a fluid to create a filled product bag, wherein filling the product bag includes passing the fluid through the filter and into the bladder;after filling, sealing the filled product bag;performing an integrity test on the filter; andcorrelating an integrity of the contents of the filled product bag to an integrity of the filter based on an outcome of the integrity test.2. The method of claim 1 , further including connecting an inlet of the stem to an outlet of a nozzle.3. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 55
03-01-2019 дата публикации

CONVERTING MACHINE

Номер: US20190002137A1
Автор: Pettersson Niklas
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Systems, methods, and apparatus for converting a sheet material into packaging templates can include a converting machine that performs conversion functions, such as cutting, creasing, and scoring, on the sheet material. Items to be packed into boxes formed of the packaging templates can be used as the pattern for determining the location of performance of the conversion functions on the sheet material. Accordingly, no intermediate measuring of the items may be required prior to performance of the conversion functions. Instead, longheads can be positioned adjacent to opposing sides of the items and cross heads can be advanced inward to the positioned longheads. 1. A method of forming a packaging template for assembly into a box or other packaging material , the method comprising:positioning one or more to-be-packaged items in a receiving portion of a packaging machine, the one or more to-be-packaged items having a plurality of outer dimensions including a height, a width, and a length;positioning one or more components of the packaging machine about the positioned items to adjust the settings of the packaging machine;advancing a sheet material through the packaging machine;performing one or more longitudinal conversion functions on at least a portion of the sheet material;performing one or more transverse conversion functions on the sheet material at a first position; andperforming one or more transverse conversion functions on the sheet material at a second position,wherein the sheet material is converted into the packaging template by performance of the one or more transverse conversion functions and the one or more longitudinal conversion functions.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:advancing the sheet material through the converting machine to the first position, wherein the one or more longitudinal conversion functions are performed on the sheet material while the sheet material is advanced through the converting machine and at least one of the one ...

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Номер записи: 56
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED WRAPPING MACHINE AND WRAPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190002138A1
Автор: LAGHI Pierangelo
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A self-propelled wrapping machine movable around a load, for wrapping the latter with a film of plastic material, comprises a self-propelled carriage with guide means, a column fixed to the carriage and slidably supporting an unwinding unit of the film, sensor means to detect surfaces and/or external edges of the load in their total extension and along a detection direction and process related signals, a control unit to receive the signals from the sensor means, calculate a peripheral outline of plan maximum overall dimension of the load on the basis of the surfaces and/or external edges detected by the sensor means, and process a wrapping path of the wrapping machine around the load on the basis of the peripheral outline so as to avoid collisions with the load; the control unit controls the guide means to guide the wrapping machine along the wrapping path. 127-. (canceled)28. A self-propelled wrapping machine movable around a load for wrapping the load with a film made of plastic material , comprising:a self-propelled carriage provided with traction wheels, at least a directional wheel and guide means for guiding said carriage;a column that is fixed to said carriage and slidably supports an unwinding unit of said film;wherein said self-propelled wrapping machine comprises:sensor means for detecting at least one of surfaces and external edges of said load in their total extension and along a detection direction nearly orthogonal to a support plane of said load and processing related signals;a control unit for receiving from said sensor means said signals, calculating on the basis of at least one of said surfaces and external edges detected in their total extension by said sensor means, a peripheral outline of plan maximum overall dimensions of said load and processing on the basis of said peripheral outline a wrapping path of said wrapping machine around said load so as to avoid collisions of said wrapping machine with the load, said control unit further controlling ...

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Номер записи: 57
03-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATED WRAPPING OF COMPONENTS IN TRANSPORT STRUCTURES

Номер: US20190002143A1
Автор: Gunner Jon Paul, HAMADE Alex James, LAKSHMAN Narender Shankar, Macey Stuart Paul
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An automated wrapping technique for vehicle components is disclosed. A component to be wrapped is secured to a fixture, which in turn is coupled to an actuator. A grabber arm grabs a length of wrap from a feed roll. The grabber arm removes the backing and spreads the wrap over the component. The actuator pushes the component upward until the wrap contacts the component surface. An applicator may concurrently smooth the wrap and evacuate trapped air. The wrap may be cut around the periphery of the component, and hemmed. A controller provides instructions to automate the wrapping mechanism. 1. An apparatus for automated film wrapping of vehicle components , comprising:a grabber arm mounted to a base at a first end and configured to grab a length of film from a feed roll and position the length of film over a vehicle component to be wrapped;a fixture configured to secure the vehicle component such that an exterior portion of the vehicle component faces the film; andan actuator coupled to the fixture and configured to controllably push the vehicle component into the film until the exterior portion is at least partially wrapped therein.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the grabber arm is coupled to a tension roller at a second end and is configured to grab and position the length of film using the tension roller.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the grabber arm is configured to position the length of film using an arc-like motion over the vehicle component prior to the actuator pushing the vehicle component upward.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the grabber arm is further configured to apply a desired tension between ends of the length of film.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the grabber arm is configured to remove backing from a side of the length of film facing the exterior portion of the vehicle component.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a member including at least one roller arranged at an end thereof claim 1 , the member positioned ...

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Номер записи: 58
03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR GUIDED QUALITY CONTROL OF A PACKAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190002147A1
Автор: Cavani Alberto, Donati Claudio, Poggioli Matteo Gazzadi, Scarabelli Paolo
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A method for quality control of a packaging system is provided. The method comprises receiving a record of packaging identification data, wherein the record of packaging identification data being related to a package. Next, identifying and receiving a record of machine data using said record of packaging identification data, wherein said record of machine data being related to a machine set up used when producing said package. Thereafter, identifying a packaging quality parameter to be checked based on said record of machine data, and requesting a record of packaging quality data related to said packaging quality parameter. 1. A method for quality control of a packaging system , said method comprising:receiving a record of packaging identification data, said record of packaging identification data being related to a package;identifying and receiving a record of machine data using said record of packaging identification data, said record of machine data being related to a machine set up used when producing said package;identifying a packaging quality parameter to be checked based on said record of machine data; andrequesting a record of packaging quality data related to said packaging quality parameter.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:receiving machine data from said packaging system;receiving package identification data from said packaging system; and linking said machine data to said packaging identification data such that the package can be related to the machine set up.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said step of linking said machine data to said packaging identification data comprises using time stamps to enable said linking.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said record of machine data comprises information on at least one machine part in said packaging system.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said record of machine data comprises information on at least one machine setting of said packaging system.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 59
13-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING MEDICINES DEPOSITED IN A COMPARTMENT OF A PILL BOX ACCORDING TO A PRESCRIPTION

Номер: US20220008291A1
Автор: FORTÉ Jean-Pierre, GROSFILS Matthieu
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Medication identification methods comprising depositing at least one medication in a compartment; identifying this one medication deposited in this compartment and analyzing at least one characteristic of said at least one medication; comparing this one characteristic of said at least one medication to medication signature characteristics to obtain an identified content for the compartment; comparing the identified content to a prescription; and allowing the medication to pass, via gravity, from the compartment to a pill box. Medication identification systems are also described. 1. A medication identification method comprising:identifying, from the top, at least one first medication deposited in a compartment of a pill box and analyzing at least one identifying characteristic of said at least one first medication;identifying, from the bottom, at least one second medication deposited in this compartment of the pill box and analyzing at least one identifying characteristic of said at least one second medication;comparing said at least one characteristic of said at least one first medication and said at least one characteristic of said at least one second medication, to determine at least one validated medication;comparing said at least one characteristic of said at least validated medication to medication signature characteristics,obtaining an identified content for this compartment; andcomparing the identified content to a prescription.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pill box is flexible.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the cell is transparent.4. The method of comprising:identifying, from the top, at least one first medication deposited in a compartment of a pill box and analyzing at least two identifying characteristics of said at least one first medication;identifying, from the bottom, at least one second medication deposited in this compartment of said pill box and analyzing at least two identifying characteristics of said at least one second medication.5 ...

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Номер записи: 60
04-01-2018 дата публикации

POWDER DISPENSING AND SENSING APPARATUS AND METHODS

Номер: US20180003545A1
Автор: Bonneau David F., Fog Per B., Poole Trent A.
Принадлежит: MANNKIND CORPORATION

Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus and methods are provided. The powder dispensing and sensing apparatus includes a tray support structure to receive a cartridge tray holding cartridges, a powder dispenser assembly including powder dispenser modules to dispense powder into respective cartridges of a batch of cartridges in the cartridge tray, a powder transport system to deliver powder to the powder dispenser modules, a sensor module including sensor cells to sense respective fill states, such as the weights, of each of the cartridges in the batch of cartridges, and a control system to control the powder dispenser modules in response to the respective sensed fill states of each of the cartridges of the batch of cartridges. 1. Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus comprising:a tray support structure to receive a cartridge tray holding an array of cartridges;a powder dispenser assembly including powder dispenser modules to dispense powder into respective cartridges in the cartridge tray;a sensor module including an array of sensor cells to sense respective fill states of the cartridges in the array of cartridges; anda control system to control the powder dispenser modules to simultaneously fill respective cartridges in response to the respective sensed fill states of the cartridges in the array of cartridges, wherein the sensor cells in the array of sensor cells individually sense the fill states of respective cartridges during simultaneous filling of the cartridges.2. Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the sensor cells comprise weight sensor cells.3. Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the cartridge tray is configured to support the cartridges in a two-dimensional array of rows and columns.4. Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a powder transport system to deliver powder to the powder dispenser modules.5. Powder dispensing and sensing ...

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Номер записи: 61
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Goal-driven human-machine interface

Номер: US20150005906A1
Автор: Mauro Fiori
Принадлежит: Tetra Laval Holdings and Finance SA

A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for industrial equipment which is operable to assume several operating states, and to achieve several user-selectable goals, each achievable from one or more operating states. The HMI is designed to be coupled with an equipment control unit of the industrial equipment. The equipment control unit is designed to determine a current operating state assumed by the industrial equipment based on received equipment operating data; in response to a goal selection, to cause the industrial equipment to achieve the selected goal; and to execute equipment-related functions including user-selectable functions, each of which is associated with one or more user-selectable goals and is executed by the equipment control unit in response to a function selection. The HMI comprises a display unit and a display control unit, which is coupled with the display unit and is couplable also with the equipment control unit to acquire therefrom data.

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Номер записи: 62
12-01-2017 дата публикации

BALE FORMING AND WRAPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH A WEB DETECTING SENSOR

Номер: US20170006779A1
Автор: KEUNE Tobias
Принадлежит: FORAGE INNOVATIONS B.V.

A bale forming apparatus forms a round bale, wraps a surface of the bale, and ejects the bale. A discharge gate of a casing is in a bale forming position while the bale is formed. For wrapping the bale, the discharge gate is pivoted into a bale wrapping position. A web detecting sensor detects whether or not provided web is present on the surface of the bale in the casing. This web detecting sensor senses a segment of the bale surface which is visible through a gap between a stationary casing part and the discharge gate being in the bale wrapping position. The wrapped bale is ejected. 1. A bale forming apparatus comprising:a bale forming device;a casing with a movable discharge gate and a further casing part; anda web providing device,wherein the movable discharge gate is movable with respect to the further casing part between a bale forming position, at least one bale wrapping position, and a bale ejecting position,wherein a or a respective gap between the further casing part and the discharge gate being in the or one bale wrapping position occurs,wherein an aperture between the further casing part and the discharge gate being in the bale ejecting position occurs,wherein the aperture is larger than the or every gap,wherein the bale forming device is arranged to form a bale in the interior of the casing while the discharge gate is in the bale forming position,wherein the web providing device is arranged to provide a web of wrapping material,wherein the bale forming apparatus is arranged to wrap a surface of the bale in the interior of the casing into the provided web while the discharge gate is in the or one bale wrapping position, andwherein the bale forming apparatus is arranged to eject the wrapped bale through the aperture out of the casing when the discharge gate is in the bale ejecting position,wherein the bale forming apparatus further comprises a web detecting sensor arranged to detect whether or not the provided web is present on the surface of the bale in ...

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Номер записи: 63
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Automated packing systems and methods

Номер: US20170008654A1
Автор: Brad Fehn, Jeff Boothman, Ron Maynard
Принадлежит: FoldedPak Inc

The volume, content, and void volume of a box are determined. Using those determinations, a fill ratio calculation is used to establish the packing element requirement of the box.

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Номер записи: 64
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Medicine Inspection System, Winding Device, Feed Device, And Holder

Номер: US20170008655A1
Автор: Amano Hirokazu, Chihara Hirokazu, SHIMIZUBE Dai, TSUDA Hiromichi, YOSHIKAWA Yasuyuki
Принадлежит: YUYAMA MFG. CO., LTD.

To provide a medicine inspection system capable of appropriately outputting an inspection result while minimizing damage and the like to a packaging bag and a medicine. 1. A winding device capable of executing an operation of winding a band-shaped packaging bag continuous body lined with packaging bags divided into portions for single doses by packaging paper , the winding device comprising:a holder capable of winding the packaging bag continuous body into a roll shape,an operating unit capable of rotating the packaging bag continuous body in a direction of winding centered on the holder as a shaft center position;a looseness detection device positioned below the holder and capable of outputting a detection signal according to a distance from the packaging bag continuous body being wound onto the holder; anda control device capable of executing a winding operation of the packaging bag continuous body with respect to the holder by outputting an operation command to the operating unit, wherein when the packaging bag continuous body is wound with respect to the holder, the control device advances the winding operation of the packaging bag continuous body based on the output of a detection signal which indicates that a distance between the packaging bag continuous body and the looseness detection device has reached a state at which it has approached a value that is at or below a predetermined winding instruction distance.2. A winding device capable of executing an operation of winding a band-shaped packaging bag continuous body lined with packaging bags divided into portions for single doses by packaging paper , the device thereof comprising:a holder capable of winding the packaging bag continuous body into a roll shape;an operating unit capable of rotating the packaging bag continuous body in a direction of winding centered on the holder as a shaft center position;a winding state detection device arranged at a position separated in a winding radial direction of the ...

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Номер записи: 65
09-01-2020 дата публикации

ROUND BALER AND DETECTION METHOD

Номер: US20200008357A1
Автор: BIZIOREK STÉPHANE, Gresset Pascal, GUILLEMOT SÉBASTIEN, PERROTIN FREDERIC, REPECAUD ROMAIN
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The invention relates to a round baler having a bale chamber in which a round bale can be produced, and a wrapping device with which a completely pressed round bale can be wrapped with a first plastic film in the bale chamber, and a feed device for feeding the first plastic film into the bale chamber. The round baler also includes a feed point at which the first plastic film can be fed to the bale chamber, and an ultrasonic sensor which is arranged at the bale chamber. The ultrasonic sensor is arranged at the bale chamber in such a way that with the ultrasonic sensor it is possible to determine whether the first plastic film is present on a surface of the round bale. The invention also relates to a detection method for detecting a first plastic film on a surface of a round bale. 1. A round baler comprising:a bale chamber operable to form a pressed round bale;a wrapping device operable to wrap a first plastic film around the pressed round bale in the bale chamber;a feed device operable to feed the first plastic film into the bale chamber;a feed point at which the first plastic film is fed into the bale chamber; andan ultrasonic sensor arranged at the bale chamber and operable to determine whether the first plastic film is present on a surface of the pressed round bale.2. The round baler according to claim 1 , comprising a second bale wrapping device operable to wrap the pressed round bale with a second plastic film claim 1 , wherein the second bale wrapping device adjoins the bale chamber along a longitudinal axis of the round baler.3. The round baler according to claim 2 , wherein the first plastic film has a smaller elasticity modulus than the second plastic film.4. The round baler according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic sensor is arranged perpendicularly with respect to the surface of the pressed round bale claim 1 , and is configured to emit an ultrasonic pulse and receive an echo of the ultrasonic pulse if the first plastic film is present on the surface ...

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Номер записи: 66
09-01-2020 дата публикации

ROUND BALER AND DETECTION METHOD

Номер: US20200008358A1
Автор: Gresset Pascal, LEBEAU JONATHAN, PERROTIN FREDERIC
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A round baler includes a bale chamber in which a round bale can be produced, and a wrapping device with which a completely pressed round bale can be wrapped with a first film in the bale chamber, and a feed device for introducing the first film into the bale chamber. The round baler also includes a feed point at which the first film can be fed to the bale chamber, and an ultrasonic sensor which is arranged at the bale chamber. The ultrasonic sensor is arranged at the bale chamber in such a way that with the ultrasonic sensor it is possible to determine whether the film is present on a surface of the round bale. 1. A round baler comprising:a bale chamber in which a round bale can be produced;a wrapping device with which a completely pressed round bale can be wrapped with a first film in the bale chamber;a feed device for introducing the first film into the bale chamber;a feed point at which the first film can be fed to the bale chamber,an ultrasonic sensor arranged at the bale chamber to determine a presence of the first film on a surface of the round bale.2. The round baler according to claim 1 , further comprising a bale-wrapping device for wrapping the round bale with a second film claim 1 , wherein the bale-wrapping device adjoins the bale chamber along a longitudinal axis of the round baler.3. The round baler according to claim 2 , wherein the ultrasonic sensor is arranged perpendicularly with respect to the surface of the round bale and is configured in such a way that the ultrasonic sensor emits an ultrasonic pulse and receives an echo of the ultrasonic pulse if the first film is present on the surface of the round bale.4. The round baler according to claim 2 , wherein the ultrasonic sensor is arranged and configured in such a way that the ultrasonic sensor encloses an orientation angle with the surface normal of the surface of the round bale and does not receive an echo of the ultrasonic pulse if the first film is present on the surface of the round bale.5. ...

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Номер записи: 67
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus for manufacturing a smokeless tobacco product incorporating an object, and associated method

Номер: US20220022520A1
Автор: Charles J. Novak, III, David Bovender
Принадлежит: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co

An apparatus and associated method are provided for manufacturing a smokeless tobacco product including tobacco material and at least one object. A forming unit is configured to form a continuous supply of a pouch material into a continuous tubular member defining a longitudinal axis. A tobacco insertion unit is configured to introduce tobacco material into a pouch member portion of the tubular member. An object insertion unit is configured to introduce objects into the tubular member, with at least one of the objects being introduced into the pouch member portion. A closing and dividing unit is configured to close and divide the tubular member at intervals along the longitudinal axis thereof, to form the tubular member into a plurality of discrete pouch member portions such that each discrete pouch member portion includes the tobacco material and the at least one of the objects.

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Номер записи: 68
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Sanitizing wipe with metal detectable printed indicia

Номер: US20210008238A1
Автор: Paul Richard Jelonek, Robert Martin
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

An article is provided having a substrate with an indicia printed on the substrate, where the indicia is printed with an ink that is detectable by in-line manufacturing production X-ray, metal, or magnetic detectors. A package for multiple such articles is also provided. A process for detecting a sanitizable substrate wipe with magnetic, metal, or X-ray detection equipment in a production setting is also provided. With process implementation article loss in a product can be detected thereby reducing precautionary product discard.

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Номер записи: 69
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Horizontal Packaging Machine With Metal Detection-Removal Function

Номер: US20160009434A1
Автор: Rakosi Attila
Принадлежит:

The invention concerns a packaging machine making the package out of foil, and closing it by longitudinal and transversal welding or sealing that performs, besides packaging, also the identification (detection) and removal/scrapping of those among the packages that contain metal. 1. A horizontal packaging machine with metal detection/removal function that makes packages from foil , closing them and separating them from each other by its package-making/closing/separating structure , checks the metal content of the packages and removes the packages that are found to contain metal from among the other packages; thatwherein a detection conveyor belt comprising no metallic part along an appropriate structural length is mounted instead of the usual package delivering conveyor of the packaging machine, at the usual place thereof, on the packaging machine frame that also delivers the packaged products from the packaging machine, and with the insertion of a vibration damper, a metal detector device is also mounted on the machine frame, through which the detection conveyor belt is led, and a structure designed to remove any non-compliant packages found to contain metal from the detection conveyor belt so that the speed of the detection conveyor belt is synchronised with the packaging speed by the controller of the packaging machine, as a result of which the automatic synchronisation of the packaging and the metal detection/removal functions is ensured.2. The packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein only the forward branch of the detection conveyor belt goes through the metal detecting device claim 1 , whereas the returning one goes back under the metal detector device.3. The packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein the detection conveyor belt receives its drive from the package making/sewing/separating structure of the packaging machine and so it does not comprise the separately controlled detector belt drive. This application is the §371 National Stage Entry ...

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Номер записи: 70
14-01-2016 дата публикации

CAPPING MACHINE IN A BEVERAGE BOTTLING PLANT CONFIGURED TO CAP BEVERAGE BOTTLES WITH BEVERAGE BOTTLE CROWN CAPS OR BEVERAGE BOTTLE SCREW CAPS AND A CAPPING MACHINE CONFIGURED TO CAP CONTAINERS WITH CONTAINER CAPS

Номер: US20160009435A1
Автор: Hillmann Heinz, WILHELM Lothar
Принадлежит:

A capping machine in a beverage bottling plant configured to cap beverage bottles with beverage bottle crown caps or beverage bottle screw caps and a capping machine configured to cap containers with container caps. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. 1. A capping machine in a beverage bottling plant configured to cap beverage bottles with beverage bottle crown caps or beverage bottle screw caps , said capping machine comprising:a sorting unit being configured and disposed to orient the open sides of beverage bottle crown caps or beverage bottle screw caps with a predetermined orientation for the capping of beverage bottles;a conveyor channel comprising a conveyor channel output;said conveyor channel being configured and disposed to permit movement of beverage bottle crown caps or beverage bottle screw caps from said sorting unit to said conveyor channel output;said conveyor channel being configured to move beverage bottle crown caps or beverage bottle screw caps on their rounded exterior side surfaces;a sensor being disposed adjacent to at least a portion of said conveyor channel and being configured and disposed to detect the orientation of beverage bottle crown caps or beverage bottle screw caps, upon beverage bottle crown caps or beverage bottle screw caps moving ...

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Номер записи: 71
14-01-2016 дата публикации

MACHINE FOR PACKING MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND PRINTING MEDICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR A NURSE IN A HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20160009436A1
Автор: BASSO VICTOR
Принадлежит:

A packing machine comprising: a receiving unit for receiving packing material; a pulling unit capable of pulling the film by driving pulling cylinders at the front of machine; an unwinding unit capable of unwinding the packing film while keeping the proper film tension; a reading unit capable of reading a photocell mark included on one side of the film with a photocell reflexive device, and sending a signal to stop the film advance when the mark is read; a digital commercial printing device to print medical information; an opening unit to open each pouch by means of an air blow; a product dispenser capable of dispensing the product into the pouch passing through a dropping tube at the same time the mouth is open; and finally a sealing unit to seal the upper and lower part of the pouch, cutting with a serrated knife at the same time. 1. A MACHINE FOR PACKING MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND PRINTING MEDICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR A NURSE IN A HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT , comprising a wheeled chassis on which the following units are installed:a) a roll of pre-made pouches, each of which includes a photocell mark on one side thereof;b) a receiving unit for receiving the roll of pouches and placing it at a support able to unwind the roll of pouches;c) a pulling unit capable of pulling from the roll of pouches by driving pulling cylinders located at the front of machine;d) an unwinding unit capable of unwinding the roll of pouches while keeping the proper roll tension;e) a reading unit capable of reading the photocell mark of the pouches with a photocell reflexive device, and sending a signal to stop the film advance when the mark is read;f) a digital commercial printing device capable of printing medical information of the material to be packed;g) an opening unit to open each pouch by means of an air blow;h) a product dispenser capable of dispensing the product (a drug, vial or cutting the blister pack containing a pill) into the pouch passing by a dropping tube at the same time the mouth is ...

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Номер записи: 72
27-01-2022 дата публикации

BINDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR TESTING THE STRENGTH OF A JOINT FORMED ON A CLOSED LOOP OF AN ELONGATED BINDING ELEMENT

Номер: US20220024622A1
Автор: DANIELSSON Erik, ENGLUND Ove, MÅRSTEDT Peter
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A binding machine comprising a feeding and tensioning device () for feeding a binding element () in the form of a wire or strap around a space (), and a joining device for forming a joint () between a first binding element section at the leading end of the binding element and a second binding element section at the trailing end of a piece of the binding element arranged in a loop in or around said space to thereby form a closed loop () of this piece of the binding element. The feeding and tensioning device is configured to exert a tensile force on the binding element in order to subject the joint to a tensile test. During this test, a gripping arrangement () is configured to keep the first binding element section secured in fixed position by engagement with a part () of the first binding element section located between the joint () and the leading end of the binding element. 1. A binding machine comprising:{'b': 5', '3', '4', '10', '3', '10', '4, 'a feeding and tensioning device () for feeding an elongated binding element () in the form of a wire or strap in a loop around a space () configured for receiving one or more objects () to be bound and subsequently retracting the binding element () to draw it tightly around one or more objects () received in said space ();'}{'b': 30', '7', '3', '4, 'i': 'a', 'a gripping arrangement () for gripping and locking a first binding element section () at the leading end of the binding element () after the feeding of the binding element in a loop around said space ();'}{'b': 40', '8', '7', '7', '3', '4', '11', '3, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'a, 'a joining device () for forming a joint () between said first binding element section () and an adjoining second binding element section () at the trailing end of a piece () of the binding element arranged in a loop in or around said space () to thereby form a closed loop () of this piece () of the binding element; and'}{'b': '60', 'an electronic control device (),'}{'b': 60', '5', '3', '8', '8', ' ...

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Номер записи: 73
27-01-2022 дата публикации

BAG-MAKING AND PACKAGING MACHINE

Номер: US20220024623A1
Автор: FUJIHARA Hiroki, HASHIMOTO Satoshi, Ichikawa Makoto, NAGASHIMA Ryota, SASAKI Ryo
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A bag-making and packaging machine includes sealing jaws, a horizontal moving device, a vertical moving device, and a control unit. The sealing jaws perform a transverse sealing operation. The vertical moving device moves the sealing jaws in a vertical direction. The vertical moving device includes a rotating shaft, a motor, and a link mechanism. The link mechanism transmits rotational force of the rotating shaft to the sealing jaws. The control unit performs first control or second control. The first control forwardly rotates and reversely rotates the rotating shaft during a period of time from a start of the transverse sealing operation to a start of a subsequent transverse sealing operation. The second control performs one of the transverse sealing operation and the subsequent transverse sealing operation with a forward rotation of the rotating shaft and the other with a reverse rotation of the rotating shaft. 1. A bag-making and packaging machine comprising:sealing jaws that perform a transverse sealing operation;a horizontal moving device that moves the sealing jaws in a horizontal direction;a vertical moving device that moves the sealing jaws in a vertical direction; anda control unit, a rotating shaft configured to rotate forwardly and rotate reversely', 'a motor that rotates the rotating shaft, and', 'a link mechanism that transmits rotational force of the rotating shaft to the sealing jaws, and, 'wherein the vertical moving device includes'} first control that forwardly rotates and reversely rotates the rotating shaft during a period of time from a start of the transverse sealing operation to a start of a subsequent transverse sealing operation or', 'second control that performs one of the transverse sealing operation and the subsequent transverse sealing operation with a forward rotation of the rotating shaft and another with a reverse rotation of the rotating shaft., 'the control unit performs'}2. The bag-making and packaging machine according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 74
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Vent tube apparatus, system and methods with traceable cap for vent tube intrusion detection

Номер: US20180009554A1
Автор: Daniel Namie, Grant Cook
Принадлежит: Dorcia LLC

The present disclosure is directed to a non-traceable vent tube and a traceable vent tube cap apparatus, system and methods incorporating a traceable material such as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag or a magnet for use in conjunction with a filling machine during container filling operations for a quicker and more accurate detection of the location of the non-traceable vent tube or the traceable vent tube cap after becoming detached from a filling machine during filling operations, and to increase the safety of the filling operation and reduce costs and time when a malfunction occurs.

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Номер записи: 75
11-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SEPARATING PORTIONS OF A FOOD MASS

Номер: US20180009555A1
Автор: Erd Andreas, Zeuschner Roland
Принадлежит: HOCHLAND SE

A method for separating portions of a food mass () from a film tube (), which is continuously advanced along a tube-conveying path () at belt-running speed and is filled with the food mass, in particular with processed cheese (), wherein the film tube filled with the food mass () is initially formed into a band of defined thickness by means of a pair of calibrating rollers, and wherein, in order to form separate food portions (), the food mass is then displaced, by means of a pair of displacement rollers acting upon one another, out of displacement regions () extending transversely across the film tube, wherein the displacement rollers are driven by means of a drive, which is controllable in terms of the running thereof, in a manner decoupled from the belt-running speed. 1319323262. A method for separating portions of a food mass () from a film tube () , which is continuously advanced along a tube-conveying path () at belt-running speed and is filled with the food mass , in particular with processed cheese () , wherein the film tube filled with the food mass () is initially formed into a band of defined thickness by means of a pair of calibrating rollers , and wherein , in order to form separate food portions () , the food mass is then displaced , by a pair of displacement rollers having displacement webs () acting upon one another , out of displacement regions () extending transversely across the film tube ,whereinthe displacement rollers are driven by a drive, which is controllable in terms of the running thereof, in a manner decoupled from the belt-running speed.2. The method according to claim 1 ,whereinthe displacement rollers are controlled with specifiable rotation characteristics by means of a computer program, which implements timing.3. The method according to claim 1 ,whereinthe displacement rollers are controlled by a computer program in correlation with a sensor signal, wherein the sensor signal correlates with a detectable pattern on the film tube.6. ...

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Номер записи: 76
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CROSS SEAL DEVICES FOR PACKAGE FORMING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20210009291A1
Автор: Campbell Robert L.
Принадлежит: Automated Solutions, LLC

Cross Seal Devices and related methods are provided. A cross seal device for forming ends of packages being formed in a packaging forming system can include an anvil configured to extend transverse to a product pathway of a packaging forming system along which top and bottom sheet materials travel. The cross seal device can also include a track positioned above the anvil transverse to the product pathway. Further, the cross seal device can include a carriage configured to operate along the track. The carriage can include one or more rollers configured to engage the anvil to form a pressure contact between the anvil and the roller so that the top and bottom sheet materials are joined together. 1. A cross seal device for forming ends of packages being formed in a packaging forming system , the cross seal , device comprising:an anvil configured to extend transverse to a product pathway of a packaging forming system along which top and bottom sheet materials travel;a track positioned above the anvil transverse to the product pathway; anda carriage configured to operate along the track, the carriage comprising one or more rollers configured to engage the anvil as the carriage moves transversely across the product pathway to form a pressure contact between the anvil and the one or more rollers so that the top and bottom sheet materials are joined together to form a transverse cross sear across the product pathway, and the carriage comprising one or more blades that move transversely across the product pathway with the carriage to cut the joined top and bottom sheet materials to form the ends of the respective adjacent packages being formed in the system.2. The cross seal device according to claim 1 , wherein the carriage comprises a top wall and first and second carriage walls claim 1 , the carriage top wall comprising rails that engage the track.3. The cross seal device according to claim 2 , wherein the one or more blades comprise a first blade and a second blade ...

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Номер записи: 77
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR PACKING ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20210009293A1
Автор: Chang Chin-Ming, Chang Pu-Yuan, Huang San-Bei, HUANG TSUNG-SHENG, Lee Kuo-Hung
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Systems and processes for packing complementary articles of footwear into a container are disclosed. The processes can include utilizing a reusable packing sheet positioned underneath complementary articles of footwear to transfer the complementary articles of footwear into a container. The processes can also include removing the reusable packing sheet from underneath the complementary articles of footwear while the complementary articles of footwear remain positioned in the container. Additional processes can include aligning and sizing complementary articles of footwear for packing in a container. 110-. (canceled)11. A method of aligning complementary articles of footwear for packing , the method comprising:placing first and second complementary articles of footwear on a conveyance apparatus so that an outsole of each of the first and second complementary articles of footwear contacts the conveyance apparatus;directing a light source onto each of the first and second complementary articles of footwear to identify the desired location of an apex position of a toe end or a heel end of each of the first and second complementary articles of footwear on the conveyance apparatus; andcontacting each of the first and second complementary articles of footwear with one or more moveable alignment members to align each of the first and second complementary articles of footwear so that an axis extending from the toe end to the heel end of the first complementary article of footwear is substantially parallel to an axis extending from the toe end to the heel end of the second complementary article of footwear.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein a medial side of the first complementary article of footwear faces a lateral side of the second complementary article of footwear when placed on the conveyance apparatus.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the heel end of the first complementary article of footwear is adjacent the toe end of the second complementary article of footwear. ...

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Номер записи: 78
14-01-2021 дата публикации

RANDOM CASE SEALER

Номер: US20210009294A1
Автор: Fox Bryce J., Menta William J.
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Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a random case sealer including a pneumatically-controlled top-head-actuating assembly configured to vary the speed of the top-head assembly when ascending (to make room for the case beneath the top-head assembly) and when descending onto the case (to engage the top surface of the case during sealing). The case sealer includes a pressure sensor that monitors the pressure of gas incoming from a gas source delivered to the top-head-actuating assembly via one or more valves. A controller controls the open level and/or the open time of the valves based on the pressure of the incoming gas to ensure the top-head-actuating assembly operates as desired regardless of whether the pressure of the incoming gas is equal to, below, or above a desired pressure. These features result in increased throughput compared to prior art random case sealers without requiring stronger cases or more protective dunnage. 1. A case sealer comprising:a base assembly;a top-head assembly supported by the base assembly;a pneumatic cylinder operably connected to the top-head assembly to move the top-head assembly relative to the base assembly;a valve fluidly connectable to a gas source and in fluid communication with the pneumatic cylinder, wherein the valve is openable to any one of multiple different open levels;a first sensor configured to detect a case; and determine, based on a pressure of gas incoming from the gas source, an ascent open level to which to open the valve; and', 'control the valve to open to the ascent open level to direct the gas to the pneumatic cylinder to begin raising the top-head assembly., 'a controller communicatively connected to the first sensor and operably connected to the valve to control the open level of the valve, the controller configured to, responsive to receiving a signal from the first sensor indicating that the first sensor has detected the case2. The case sealer of claim 1 , wherein the controller is ...

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Номер записи: 79
14-01-2021 дата публикации

ARTICLE TRANSPORT DEVICE

Номер: US20210009361A1
Автор: HIRONAKA Ryo, KISHIMOTO Tetsuya, SHIBAO Kenichi
Принадлежит: OSAKA SEALING PRINTING CO., LTD.

An article transport device includes: an input section configured to input a package; an input belt conveyor configured to transport, toward a seal attaching mechanism, the package input by the input section; a passage detection sensor configured to detect that the package transported by the input belt conveyor passes by a predetermined position; a suspending pusher configured to temporarily suspend a subsequent package while a package is processed by the seal attaching mechanism; and an article stopper configured to block the subsequent package in a traveling direction and suspend the subsequent package while the package is processed by the seal attaching mechanism. An article detection sensor is disposed upstream of the passage detection sensor. When the passage detection sensor detects passage of one package, the suspending pusher is caused to operate so that a subsequent package is temporarily suspended. 1. An article transport device configured to transport an article toward a downstream processing device , the article transport device comprising:an input section configured to input an article;an import mechanism configured to import, toward the processing device, the article input from the input section;a passage detection sensor configured to detect that the article imported by the import mechanism has passed by a predetermined position;an article stopper configured to block the article in a traveling direction and to suspend movement of the article;a suspending mechanism configured to temporarily suspend a subsequent article at a time when a preceding article is processed by the processing device;an article detection sensor disposed upstream of the passage detection sensor; anda controller configured to determine that subsequent articles successively move and to cause the suspending mechanism to operate and separates the subsequent articles from a preceding article in a case where after the passage detection sensor detects a front end of the preceding ...

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Номер записи: 80
09-01-2020 дата публикации

HOLDING DEVICE FOR FOOD

Номер: US20200009725A1
Автор: Bando Kenji, Hashimoto Yasuhiko, HIRATA Kazunori, Sasaki Keita
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A holding device for food includes a second posture detecting part configured to detect that all the plurality of foods fed to the given positions are in the second posture, and a control part configured to control operation of the second holding part to hold the plurality of foods in the second posture so that the foods are piled up in the given direction, when the second posture detecting part detects that all the plurality of foods are in the second posture at the given positions. 1. A holding device for food , comprising:a first holding part configured to hold the food in a first posture where a given first surface of the food is oriented horizontally, and to be changeable of the posture of the food from the first posture into a second posture where a second surface different from the first surface of the food is oriented horizontally;a food feeding part configured to sequentially feed the food held in the second posture by the first holding part to a given position;a second holding part configured to hold a plurality of foods fed to the given positions in the second posture, the foods being held so as to be laterally piled up in a given direction;a food accommodating part configured to accommodate the plurality of foods held by the second holding part into a given container;a second posture detecting part configured to detect that all the plurality of foods fed to the given positions are in the second posture; anda control part configured to control operation of the second holding part to hold the plurality of foods in the second posture so that the foods are piled up in the given direction, when the second posture detecting part detects that all the plurality of foods are in the second posture at the given positions.2. The holding device of claim 1 , wherein the second posture detecting part further includes:a light source unit configured to emit a plurality of parallel lights in a direction intersecting with the given direction, the plurality of parallel ...

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Номер записи: 81
10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PACKAGING QUALITY ASSURANCE

Номер: US20190009940A1
Автор: Lapenna Agostino, Moser Maurizio, Olsson Niclas K, Scarabelli Paolo, Serafini Filippo
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A method for quality control of a packaging system is provided. The method comprises receiving a first record of packaging quality parameter data related to a first packaging quality parameter for a package being assessed, determining a second packaging quality parameter based on said first record, requesting a second record of packaging quality parameter data related to said second packaging quality parameter, and receiving said second record. 1. A method for quality control of a packaging system , said method comprising:receiving a first record of packaging quality parameter data related to a first packaging quality parameter for a package being assessed;determining a second packaging quality parameter based on said first record;requesting a second record of packaging quality parameter data related to said second packaging quality parameter; andreceiving said second record.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , if said first or second record of packaging quality parameter data is outside a packaging quality parameter tolerance interval claim 1 , said packaging quality tolerance interval representing an interval of probable values for said first or second record claim 1 , the method further comprises presenting instructions on how to assess said first or second packaging quality parameter.3. The method according to wherein claim 1 , if a request for instructions on how to assess said first or second packaging quality parameter is received claim 1 , the method further comprises presenting instructions on how to assess said first or second packaging quality parameter.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said instructions are presented via video.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a record of packaging identification data, said record of packaging identification data being related to said package; andstoring said record of packaging identification data.6. The method according to claim 5 , further comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 82
10-01-2019 дата публикации

IMPROVEMENTS IN PACKAGING

Номер: US20190009942A1
Автор: HERMANS Henricus Jacobus Johannes, Reckin Shane Robert
Принадлежит: TECHNOPAK LIMITED

Disclosed is a system for, or method of, packaging a product within a packaging bag, wherein the packaging bag includes an inner liner and an outer liner. The method including the steps of marking the inner liner with a first marking unit, filling the bag with the product, and subsequently marking the outer liner with a second marking unit. The markings may be machine readable and/or randomly generated and stored in a database. The system may further include a machine reader, which is capable of accessing the database, and which is capable of reading the markings on the inner liner and/or the outer liner, to thus determine if an outer liner subsequently removed from an inner liner is/was the same outer liner associated with the same inner liner, at the time when the bag was filled and/or packaged. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of packaging a product within a packaging bag , said packaging bag including an inner liner and an outer liner , said method including the steps of:a) marking the inner liner with a first marking means,b) filling the bag with the product, 'wherein the marking on the inner liner and the marking on the outer liner are such that a person would be unable to match the inner liner with the outer liner, when viewing the markings on the inner and outer liners, after they have been separated.', 'c) marking the outer liner with a second marking means,'}26. A method of packaging a product within a packaging bag as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the method further includes the step of sealing the bag.27. A method of packaging a product within a packaging bag as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the marking on the inner liner is substantially the same as claim 25 , or identical to claim 25 , the marking on the outer liner.28. A method of packaging a product within a packaging bag as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the marking on the inner liner is different to the marking on the outer liner.29. A method of packaging a product within a packaging as claimed in claim ...

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Номер записи: 83
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Manufacturing apparatus

Номер: US20180011473A1
Автор: Yosuke Kamioka
Принадлежит: CKD Corp

A manufacturing apparatus includes a manufacturing unit; a cover that includes a see-through portion; an input unit that occupies a predetermined area on a surface of the see-through portion and detects a contact to the predetermined area and outputs information regarding the detection; a display that displays a predetermined image at a position of the cover; and a controller that in response to a predetermined input to the input unit, controls the display to display the predetermined image at or near a position where the predetermined input is detected, controls the display to display a predetermined operation panel image as the predetermined image at or near a position on the cover that overlaps the input unit; and controls the manufacturing unit based on a detection position of the predetermined input on the predetermined operation panel image.

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Номер записи: 84
15-01-2015 дата публикации

MEDICATION CASSETTE

Номер: US20150014343A1
Автор: Koike Naoki
Принадлежит:

The invention addresses the problem of providing a medication cassette, which in addition to being capable of smooth automated dispensing according to the remaining amount of stored medication despite being capable of storing large amounts of medication, allows accurate ascertainment of whether the medication has run out or is jammed. This medication cassette is provided with: a cylindrical body () in which the medication is stored; a first rotating body () capable of reciprocating movement inside the cylindrical body () in the direction of the shaft center thereof; a second rotating body () disposed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical body (); a conveyed medication-detecting means () for detecting medication that has been conveyed by the second rotating body (); and a control means () for moving the first rotating body () upward when a medication detection signal is not output from the conveyed medication-detecting means ().

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Номер записи: 85
09-01-2020 дата публикации

COIN DISPENSING APPARATUS AND CHECKOUT MACHINE WITH THE SAME

Номер: US20200013252A1
Автор: SATO Yusuke
Принадлежит:

A coin dispensing apparatus includes a coin dispenser configured to dispense coins to a receiving tray, a sensor configured to detect one or more coins in the receiving tray, an output device, and a processor configured to control the output device to output a warning when the sensor detects no coins in the receiving tray after the processor instructs the coin dispenser to dispense a group of coins as change and the coin dispenser has dispensed at least one of the coins in the group but before the coin dispenser has dispensed all of the coins in the group. 1. A coin dispensing apparatus comprising:a coin dispenser configured to dispense coins to a coin receiving region;a coin sensor configured to detect one or more coins in the coin receiving region; anda processor configured to perform a control operation to cause generation of a user notification when the coin sensor detects no coins in the coin receiving region after the processor controls the coin dispenser to dispense a group of coins and the coin dispenser has dispensed at least one of the coins in the group but before the coin dispenser has dispensed all of the coins in the group.2. The coin dispensing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the user notification includes an acoustic notification.3. The coin dispensing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the acoustic notification includes a linguistic notification.4. The coin dispensing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the user notification includes a visual notification.5. The coin dispensing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the visual notification includes a text notification displayed on a display panel.6. The coin dispensing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the visual notification includes lighting of a light emitting device.7. The coin dispensing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to terminate the control operation a predetermined amount of time after starting the control operation.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 86
03-02-2022 дата публикации

FILLING UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20220033114A1
Автор: SCHWIPPE DIETER, Westarp Christian
Принадлежит:

Filling unit () for a packaging machine () for filling bulk materials () into packages (), and packaging machine with a filling unit (), comprising a conveyor device (), by means of which bulk materials () can be conveyed into a package (), and a control device (), which is suitable and configured to guide a filling stream () into a package (). A fill level sensor device () including a sensor device () is provided, which is suitable and configured to detect a first fill level () and a second fill level () of bulk materials () in a package (), wherein the first fill level () corresponds to a lower fill level than the second fill level (). The control device () regulates the filling stream () by way of the fill levels determined by the sensor device (). With the method according to the invention, the package is filled until the second fill level is detected. Then the filling stream is reduced until the first fill level is detected. Thereupon the filling stream is increased. 116-. (canceled)17. Filling unit for a packaging machine for filling bulk materials into packages , comprising at least one conveyor device , by means of which bulk materials can be conveyed into a package , and at least one control device , which is suitable and configured to guide a filling stream into a package ,characterized inthat at least one fill level sensor device including at least two sensor devices is provided, which is suitable and configured to detect at least one first fill level and at least one second fill level of bulk materials in a package, wherein the first fill level corresponds to a lower fill level than the second fill level, wherein the first sensor device detects the first fill level, and wherein the second sensor device detects the second fill level and wherein the control device regulates the filling stream by way of the fill levels determined by the sensor device.18. The filling unit according to claim 17 , characterized in that the sensor device is suitable and ...

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Номер записи: 87
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Article package filling method, article packaging method and device, and control system

Номер: US20220033123A1
Автор: Yong Zheng
Принадлежит: Beijing Geekplus Technology Co Ltd

An article package filling method, comprising: selecting a packaging container for an order article in an order container; picking out the order article from the order container and putting same into the packaging container; and injecting a filling medium into a filling space of the packaging container by using a filling equipment, wherein the filling medium has a specific shape before being injected into the filling space, and can form a spatial shape consistent with that of the filling space after being injected into the filling space. According to the filling method, various specifications or types of packaging containers storing the order articles can be filled, so that the supporting and protecting effects on the order articles are implemented, and the package filling efficiency and applicability are improved.

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Номер записи: 88
17-01-2019 дата публикации

CONTAINER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING THE OPERATION OF A CONTAINER TREATMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20190014799A1
Автор: Hahn Wolfgang, KLEIN Robert
Принадлежит: KRONES AG

The invention relates to a method for switching the operation of a container treatment system () from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. Containers () are treated at least in a container treatment machine () comprising a heater, a pasteurizer, or a heat exchanger in the first operating mode. According to the method, the containers () to be treated in the first operating mode are transported into the container treatment machine (). The containers are treated in the container treatment machine and are transported to the outlet () of the container treatment machine (). Information indicating that the operation will be switched is stored in the controller of the container treatment system (). At least one sensor () detects the last treated container () or the last container to be treated in the first operating mode and outputs a signal indicating same, and a transferring device () transports all the containers () which have been treated in the first operating mode from the outlet () of the container treatment machine to a transport device () at the outlet of the container treatment machine on the basis of the indicative signal. The invention also relates to a container treatment system for carrying out the method. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for switching an operation of a container treatment system from a first operating mode to a second operating mode , the method comprising: transporting a first plurality of containers into the container treatment machine, wherein the container treatment machine comprises at least one of a heater, a pasteurizer, or a heat exchanger;', 'treating the first plurality of containers in the container treatment machine;', 'transporting the first plurality of containers to an outlet of the container treatment machine;', 'detecting, by a sensor, one or more last containers of the plurality of containers that are treated or to be treated in the first operating mode;', 'in response to the detecting, outputting a signal ...

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Номер записи: 89
18-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING ADVERTISING MEDIA COMPILATIONS

Номер: US20180015774A1
Автор: MEYERHANS Rolf
Принадлежит: Mueller Martini Holding AG

A method and an apparatus for forming advertising media compilations respectively consisting of one envelope and a plurality of inserts. Each advertising medium suitable for use as an envelope for an advertising media compilation to be formed is recorded in a computer-aided machine control. For each recorded advertising medium, an offset value is defined which corresponds to the required projecting length, relative to the associated inserts, wherein this offset value is used for forming the required projecting length in case of a changeover from one advertising media compilation to another advertising media compilation having an envelope that differs from the first envelope. The apparatus is respectively provided for this with a separate drive unit, connected to the computer-aided machine control, for at least one of the separating out and feeding elements and to the conveying element. 1. A method for forming advertising media compilations with respectively one envelope and a plurality of inserts constituting advertising media , comprising:depositing the inserts individually and successively, one above the other, in a region of a gathering section onto a conveying element moving in a conveying direction;depositing a first envelope onto the conveying element with a leading edge of the first envelope in the conveying direction offset to leading edges of inserts associated with the first envelope to form a projecting length of the first envelope relative to the inserts, wherein the inserts are deposited to form an insert stack such that the leading edges of the inserts in the insert stack form at least approximately a joint folding edge;folding the projecting length of the first envelope along the joint folding edge of the inserts and subsequently folding the projecting length at least partially around the insert stack to form a first advertising media compilation;transporting the first media compilation away for further processing;subsequently forming a second ...

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Номер записи: 90
03-02-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR TESTING A CONNECTION OF A GUARANTEE STRIP OF A SECURITY SEAL OF A CLOSURE LID HAVING A LID MAIN BODY

Номер: US20220034736A1
Автор: BURRI Gregor, Hurlimann Martin
Принадлежит: PACKSYS GLOBAL AG

The invention relates to a device () for testing a connection of a guarantee strip () of a security seal of a closure lid () having a lid main body (), which device comprises a driver element () for gripping the guarantee strip () and a stop element () for the lid main body (). The driver element () and the stop element () are movable relative to each other such that a tear-off force can be exerted on the guarantee strip (). The device () also comprises a force-measuring device (), for measuring the tear-off force during the relative movement of the guarantee strip () and the lid main body (), and a separating device () for severing the guarantee strip () after it has been tom off from the lid main body (). This allows the guarantee strip () to be severed and thereby results in a considerable simplification of the removal of the guarantee strip () from the testing device, in particular if the testing device is designed such that the tom-off guarantee strips () are slid onto the stop element (). The device () can be operated in a fully automatic manner and can be integrated in a system for producing closure lids having guarantee strips. 1. A device for testing a connection of a guarantee strip of a security seal of a closure lid having a lid main body , comprisinga) a take-along element for gripping the guarantee strip;b) a stop element for the lid main body, wherein the take-along element and the stop element are movable relative to each other in such a manner that a tear-off force can be exerted on the guarantee strip and wherein the stop element is formed on the end side of a mandrel;c) a force-measuring device for measuring the tear-off force during the relative movement of the guarantee strip and the lid main body;d) a cutting device for severing the guarantee strip,whereine) the take-along element surrounds the mandrel in a sleeve-shaped manner and is movable linearly relative to the mandrel along a longitudinal direction of the mandrel; ande) the cutting: ...

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Номер записи: 91
21-01-2016 дата публикации

PHOTONIC BOX OPENING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160016684A1
Автор: Dugat Jay Mark
Принадлежит: Robtoica, Inc.

The following simplified summary is provided in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. Its purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. In certain embodiments a system for opening packages is provided comprising a conveyer for supporting or conveying a package, wherein the package comprises a surface material and a measurement zone wherein the package is inspected and measured for a cutting operation to thereby determine a process location comprising a location on the package for introduction of a cut to the surface material. 1. A system for opening packages , comprising:a conveyer for supporting or conveying a package, wherein the package comprises a surface material;a measurement zone wherein the package is inspected and measured for a cutting operation to thereby determine a process location comprising a location on the package for introduction of a cut to the surface material; anda cutting zone comprising a photonic energy beam source, wherein the photonic energy beam source emits an energy beam directed at the process location, and wherein the energy beam contacts and cuts the surface material in the process location.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a beam trap that is to trap light energy from the energy beam inside the system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the beam trap comprises an actuated door and a conveyor.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the beam trap comprises two actuated doors and a conveyor.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the two actuated doors are interlocked such that both doors cannot be open concurrently when the system is in use.6. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a 90-degree transfer conveyor.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the photonic energy beam source is mounted on a gantry.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the photonic energy beam source is moveable in X- claim 1 , Y- claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 92
18-01-2018 дата публикации

DRUG PACKAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20180016037A1
Автор: Kim Ho Yeon
Принадлежит: CRETEM CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a drug packaging device including a storage unit in which a plurality of units of a drug (hereinafter, referred to as simply drug units) is stored, a supply unit supplying drug units discharged from the storage unit to a drug packaging member, and a drive unit moving up and down the storage unit to a position at which the storage unit can communicate with the supply unit and rotating the storage unit to generate centrifugal force required to discharge the drug units from the storage unit to the supply unit. With this structure, the device can be used for dispensing of various kinds of drugs, thereby being advantageous in terms of mass packaging of drugs. 1. A drug packaging device comprising:a storage unit in which a plurality of drug units is stored;a supply unit communicating with the storage unit through a supply hole formed in a wall of the storage unit, extending from the storage unit, and supplying a drug unit of the drug units discharged from the storage unit to a drug packaging member; anda drive unit moving up and down and rotating the storage unit,wherein the drive unit moves the storage unit up or down to a position at which the storage unit communicates the supply unit, and rotates the storage unit to generate centrifugal force required to discharge the drug units from the storage unit to the supply unit.2. The drug packaging device according to claim 1 , wherein the storage unit comprises:a storage portion having a storage space in which the drug units are stored; anda support portion configured to be in tight contact with an inner surface of the storage portion, the support portion supporting the drug units placed thereon and moved up and down and rotated by the drive unit.3. The drug packaging device according to claim 2 , wherein the support portion has a cone shape having an inclined surface that slopes down from a rotation center to an outer circumferential edge thereof claim 2 , and the inclined surface faces the supply unit.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 93
18-01-2018 дата публикации

BOXING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180016041A1
Автор: ARIMATSU Tatsuya, Iwasa Tatsuya, Yokota Yuji
Принадлежит:

Provided is a boxing apparatus that may repeatedly push products packaged in a soft packaging material into a box through a lateral opening and to pack the products in a plurality of rows, wherein product-filled rate may be easily enhanced without damaging the products. A boxing apparatus may pack a plurality of rows of bagged products into a box. The boxing apparatus may be provided with a push-in mechanism a shutter, a vertical movement mechanism, and a controller The push-in mechanism may push the products into the box through a lateral opening in the box. The shutter may enter and exit the box through the opening. The vertical movement mechanism may move the box and the shutter up and down relative to each other. 1. A boxing apparatus configured to pack a plurality of rows of products each packaged in a soft packaging material into a box , wherein the boxing apparatus comprises:a pusher configured to repeatedly push the products into the box through a lateral opening of the box;a plate-shaped member configured to enter and exit the box through the lateral opening;a vertical movement mechanism configured to move the box and the plate-shaped member up and down relative to each other; anda controller configured to cause the plate-shaped member to enter the box, and to actuate the vertical movement mechanism to compress the products inside the box;the controller having an entry amount changing unit configured to change an amount by which the plate-shaped member enters the box when compressing the products inside the box.2. The boxing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinat least when the products in the box are compressed before a last row of products of a plurality of rows is pushed in by the pusher, the entry amount changing unit is configured to change the amount by which the plate-shaped member enters the box to 70% or less of a length of the box in a direction that the products are pushed in by the pusher.3. The boxing apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 94
18-01-2018 дата публикации

STRETCH WRAPPING MACHINE

Номер: US20180016042A1
Автор: KIMOTO Susumu
Принадлежит: ISHIDA CO., LTD.

Provided is a stretch wrapping machine that can stably convey film even in a case where, for the purpose of wrapping, a holding component that holds the film is provided separately from belts for conveyance. The stretch wrapping machine is equipped with conveyance devices () having belt conveyance units and belt pressing mechanisms, a clamp device (), a wrapping station, and a control device (). At the wrapping station, product is pushed against film held by the clamp device (), and the product is wrapped by the film. The belt conveyance units have upper belts and lower belts that sandwich end portions of the film. Pressing members () of the belt pressing mechanisms apply force to the upper belts so that the force with which the upper belts and the lower belts sandwich the film increases. Additionally, the control device () controls the belt pressing mechanisms so that during conveyance of the film the force resulting from the pressing members () acts on the upper belts and so that after conveyance of the film the force resulting from the pressing members () that had acted on the upper belts is cancelled. 1. A stretch wrapping machine comprising:a conveyance component that conveys film pulled out from a film roll;a holding component that holds the film conveyed by the conveyance component;a wrapping component that pushes a wrapping item against the film held by the holding component and uses the film to wrap the wrapping item; anda control component that controls the operations of the conveyance component, the holding component, and the wrapping component,wherein a first conveyance unit including a first belt and a second belt that sandwich an end portion of the film and', 'a force applying component that applies force to the first belt so that the force with which the first belt and the second belt sandwich the film increases, and, 'the conveyance component has'}the control component controls the force applying component so that during the conveyance of the film by ...

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Номер записи: 95
18-01-2018 дата публикации

SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR DRUG PACKAGING

Номер: US20180016044A1
Автор: Kim Ho Yeon
Принадлежит: CRETEM CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a supply apparatus for drug packaging, used to supply a plurality of units of a drug to drug packaging members. The supply apparatus includes: a supply unit providing a supply path along which the units of a drug are supplied; a support unit elastically supporting the supply unit in such a manner such that the supply unit is inclined; a vibration unit vibrating the supply unit; and a detection unit detecting the units of a drug passing through the supply unit. According to this structure, it is possible to reduce drug supply errors, thereby improving drug supply efficiency. 1. A supply apparatus for drug packaging , the apparatus supplying a drug unit to a drug packaging member , the apparatus comprising:a storage unit in which a plurality of drug units is stored;a supply unit having an inlet through which a drug unit is introduced into the supply unit from the storage unit and an outlet from which the drug unit is discharged outside, the supply unit providing a drug supply path connecting the inlet and the outlet to each other, the inlet being arranged to be lower than the outlet;a support unit elastically supporting the inlet of the supply unit;a vibration unit vibrating the supply unit such that an amplitude of vibration caused by the vibration unit increases toward the outlet from the inlet; anda detection unit detecting a drug unit passing through the supply unit.2. The supply apparatus for drug packaging claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the supply unit has a pipe shape having a U-shaped cross section.3. The supply apparatus for drug packaging claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit supports the supply unit such that the supply unit is inclined to slope down from the inlet to the outlet in a drug supply direction.4. The supply apparatus for drug packaging claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit includes a spring hinge elastically supporting the inlet of the supply unit.5. The supply apparatus for drug ...

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Номер записи: 96
18-01-2018 дата публикации

BAG MAKING AND PACKAGING MACHINE

Номер: US20180016047A1
Автор: Koike Shinji, KONDO Masashi, MIYAMOTO Hideshi, Sato Ryoichi
Принадлежит:

A bag making and packaging machine is provided with a feed mechanism, a roll holding portion, a printing mechanism, a former, a longitudinal seal mechanism, a transverse seal mechanism, a cutting mechanism, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The printing mechanism prints information on a film. The former causes the two longitudinal sides of the film to become overlapped. The longitudinal seal mechanism bonds the two longitudinal sides and makes a film tube. The transverse seal mechanism sandwiches and bonds the film tube and makes a transverse seal portion. The cutting mechanism cuts the film tube at the transverse seal portion. The first sensor detects a mark on the film for identifying a cutting position for cutting the film tube. The second sensor detects a mark for specifying a printing position of the film where predetermined information is to be printed. 1. A bag making and packaging machine for wrapping an article within a bag , the machine defining an upstream side and a downstream side thereof , comprising:a feed mechanism that feeds a film from the upstream side toward the downstream side, the film having a plurality of marks on printed one surface thereof at constant intervals in a longitudinal direction of the film, each of the intervals corresponding to a dimension of the bag from a first side of the bag to a second side opposite to the first side of the bag;a roll holding portion that holds a film roll onto which the film is wound;a printing mechanism disposed downstream from the roll holding portion and that prints predetermined information on the film;a former disposed downstream of the printing mechanism and that causes two longitudinal edges of the film to become overlapped;a longitudinal seal mechanism disposed downstream of the former and that makes a film tube by bonding the two longitudinal edges that are overlapping;a transverse seal mechanism disposed downstream of the longitudinal seal mechanism and that makes a transverse seal portion ...

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Номер записи: 97
17-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE REMOVAL OF A COVER FROM A SEALED TUB IN AN ASEPTIC ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20190016492A1
Автор: GUERRERO Carlos Alberto Diaz
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A system is presented for monitoring and controlling in a sterilizable environment the peeling of a cover from a tub sealed by the cover. The system employs a platform having a fiducial source locating structure for holding the tub, a cover removal station disposed to engage with the cover and to peel the cover from the tub, a light source disposed to illuminate a portion of the platform proximate the cover removal station, a light sensor sensitive to light from the light source and disposed to preferentially collect and measure light diffusely reflected from the illuminated portion of the platform, and a controller with software to operate the system. An associated method for monitoring and controlling the peeling of the cover involves moving a peeled portion of the cover into a predetermined peeling monitor zone within the illuminated portion of the platform, and measuring an intensity of light from the light source diffusely reflected specifically from the peeling monitor zone. The positioning of the elements of the system and the peeling monitor zone allow measured light intensity to be employed as a control measure for the peeling process. 1. A method for removing within a sterilizable environment a cover from a tub sealed with the cover , the method comprising:providing a sterilizable chamber capable of maintaining an aseptic condition;holding in the chamber a tub sealed with a peelable cover, the tub and cover having corresponding pluralities of corners;illuminating one or more peeling monitor zones proximate the cover removal station with light from at least one light source;peeling the cover from one of the plurality of corners of the tub;measuring a first intensity of light from the illuminating at one of the peeling monitor zones proximate to and substantially non-overlapping with the tub and after at least a portion of the peeling;assessing a current status of the peeling of the cover from the tub based on the first intensity of light; andproviding an ...

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Номер записи: 98
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Transmission fluid nozzle

Номер: US20190016586A1
Автор: Chin-Yuan Perng, Dengfu Zhang, Dongmin Li, Vignesh Suresh
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Ford Motor Co

An apparatus is provided. The apparatus may include an elongated shaft including a passage terminating at a nozzle including a dispersion plate and tapered sidewalls between the dispersion plate and the elongated shaft. The tapered side walls may define a single opening, an outer surface of the sidewalls may define a tapered exit for the opening, an inner surface of the sidewalls may define a non-tapered entrance into the opening, the nozzle is sized to be received by a transmission case inlet, and an internal diameter of the passage is less than the tapered exit.

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Номер записи: 99
15-01-2015 дата публикации

PACKAGING LINE

Номер: US20150019005A1
Автор: Moreira da Costa Nelson, Naeher Tilman, Rein Rolf
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a packaging line comprising a packaging machine and at least one additional component, wherein the packaging machine and the component each have an at least partially local control and the packaging line has a line regulation/control. The present invention further relates to a method for operating a packaging line comprising a packaging machine and at least one additional component, wherein the packaging machine and each component have an at least partially local control and the packaging line has a line regulation/control. 1. A packaging line comprising:a packaging machine andat least one further component,wherein the packaging machine and the component respectively have at least partially a local control system, and the food packaging tine has a closed-loop/open-loop line control system,wherein the packaging machine and each component respectively have at least partially an operator control unit, and the closed-loop/open-loop line control system can be activated from a number of operator control units from all of the operator control units.2. The packaging line according to claim 1 , wherein data from the packaging machine and any other component of the food packaging line can be retrieved from each operator control unit.3. The packaging line according to claim 1 , wherein the packaging line has an operator control unit that is a mobile operator control unit claim 1 , for the packaging machine and each further component.4. The packaging line according to claim 1 , wherein the local control systems exchange data and/or commands bidirectionally.5. A method for operating a packaging line comprising:a packaging machine andat least one further component,wherein the packaging machine and each component respectively have at least partially a local control system and the food packaging line has a closed-loop/open-loop line control system,the packaging machine and the component respectively have at least partially an operator control unit ...

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Номер записи: 100