Method for the separate rejection of defective items, in particular strip packages, during transferring from a packaging line to a conveying line
AssigneePACKSERVICE S.r.I
InventorAntonio Battisti
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Abstract
A method for the rejection of single defective items, in particular strip packages, during transferring from a packaging line to a conveying line, includes a preliminary check of the integrity of each product present on the packaging line and the subsequent removable gripping of each tested product by transfer means. The transfer means moves the products away from the packaging line and release the defective-tested products at a first collection section or at a second collection section, while each integral-tested product is released onto the conveying line.
Claims12
A method for the single rejection of defective items, in particular single strip packages, during transferring from a packaging line to a conveying line, the items being moved on said packaging line by driving means, the method including the following operation steps:
- checking the integrity of each product present on said packaging line by corresponding feeler means associated to said packaging line;
- removably gripping every tested strip package by transfer means provided at the end of the packaging line and arranged so as to determine a pick-up position;
- operating said transfer means for moving said products away from said packaging line;
- releasing, by said transfer means;
- at least one of defective-tested products in at least one first collection section, situated near said packaging line, in step relation with the motion of the transfer means;
- positioning of each entire-tested strip package onto the conveying line with the transfer means situated in a release position.
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