Transport mechanism for machines that process bottles or similar containers
AssigneeKHS Maschinen-und Analagenbau Aktiengesellschaft
InventorHerbert Bernhard
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Abstract
A transport mechanism for machines that process bottles or similar containers. To exchange the formatting elements, a gripping mechanism having at least one gripper head is provided. The gripping mechanism can be disposed on a machine frame or bedplate and is controlled by a control mechanism for a mechanical replacement of at least one formatting element that is held on a functional part and is made available on an apparatus for the supply and deposition of one or more formatting elements.
Claims21
A transport mechanism for machines that process containers, said transport mechanism having at least one container transporting zone provided on a bedplate, whereby at least a portion of said transporting zone is formed by at least one formatting element that is detachably held in a functional part of said transport mechanism at at least one fastening point by at least one fastening means, wherein the improvement comprises:
- a gripping mechanism that is provided on said bedplate and has at least one gripper head;
- a means for the deposition and supply of formatting elements;
- at least one drive means for moving said at least one gripper head between said transporting zone and said means for the deposition and supply of formatting elements;
- means provided on said gripper head for grasping and holding said formatting elements;
- means for disengaging and locking said at least one fastening means in a motorized manner;
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- a control mechanism for controlling said gripping mechanism and said means for disengaging and locking in order to provide a mechanical exchange of said at least one formatting element that is held on a functional part with a formatting element that is available on said means for the deposition and supply of formatting elements.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.