Device for overpacking at least one object into a batch

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for overpacking a least one object using at least one blank of an appropriate material such as carton in order to form a batch. The device of the invention includes at least one carousel including at least one receptacle, and at least three work stations distributed about said carousel, said three stations including a work station with distribution means for distributing at least one blank of material to the at least one receptacle, a work station with loading means for loading said at least one object into said receptacle, and a work station with unloading means for unloading at least one assembled batch, wherein means for folding and / or closing the blank in order to form the overpacking are also provided.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a device for overpacking at least one object, generally a plurality of identical objects, such as products packaged in pots, cartons, cans, bottles, pouches and others, into a batch.[0003]2. Background of the Related Art[0004]Numerous products, particularly food products, are generally placed on sale in the form of a batch grouping together either a plurality of individual packaging units separate from each other such as cartons or cans, or packaging units connected to each other in pairs or sheets, such as yoghurt pots for example.[0005]This batch is generally overpacked using a blank of material such as cardboard, plastic or any other suitable material shaped for example to encompass the products in the form of a tubular wrapping forming an overpacking.[0006]To produce such an overpacking, the products are grouped into successive batches which are then conveyed to an installation where...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]The aim of the present invention is to propose a device for overpacking the batch of objects which has a reduced size with respect to the existing in-line devices and which also offers the option of not systematically needing to separate the successive batches to be processed.

[0014]In this way, advantageously, the device according to the invention makes it possible in a space limited substantially to the surface area occupied by the carrousel to perform all the operations for overpacking a batch of objects.

[0026]Therefore, advantageously, the means for loading makes it possible to form batches readily, for example by depositing a first layer of objects followed by a second layer of objects.

[0036]Once the sleeve has been closed and the batch assembled, the receptacle finally arrives at the station for unloading the batch. The means for unloading at least one assembled batch consist of gripping means such as mechanical, suction or other means, making it possible to take up the batch(es) assembled in the receptacle.

[0038]According to a second embodiment, the station for loading the objects in the receptacle is the first work station and the station for distributing the blank therefore makes it possible to deposit the blank into the receptacle already comprising the objects for overpacking.

[0043]Advantageously, the receptacles may be secured in a removable manner to the carrousel such that it is possible to change same readily. In this way, very advantageously, it is possible to envisage sets of receptacles of different sizes making it possible to produce batches of different objects with separate overpackings. Similarly, according to the type of overpacking, the receptacle may have a different shape enabling either the closure thereof from above or the closure thereof from below.

Problems solved by technology

However, a major drawback lies in the size of these devices.

Indeed, as this device operates in-line, it requires significant room to be integrated in a product packaging installation.

If this space is not created in a regular and accurate manner, the overpacking device cannot function efficiently.

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