IP Library Granted Patent US 8,517,164
Granted Patent B2
US 8,517,164 · App. 13/379,355 · Granted Aug 27, 2013

System for batching and expelling stacks consisting of a predetermined number of clips of disposable wipes from a main production line

Inventor: Fabio Zampollo (Crema, IT)
Assignee: Teknoweb Srl
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Patent No.
US 8,517,164
App. No.
13/379,355
Granted
Aug 27, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

Improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10, 20 ) consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line (S, 5 ), including at least a first grouping device ( 100, 200 ) that counts the clips ( 3 ) and transfers the stacks ( 10, 20 ) from the main production line (S, 5 ) to a first diverted conveyor line (A, 6 ) parallel to the main one, characterized in that it includes at least a second grouping device ( 100, 200 ), placed downstream from the first one, which counts the clips ( 3 ) and transfers the stacks ( 10, 20 ) from the main production line (S, 5 ) to a second diverted conveyor line (B, 7 ), parallel to the main line (S, 5 ), in which the first diverted conveyor line (A, 6 ) develops at a level lower than the second diverted conveyor line (B, 7 ).

Claims (16)

1. Improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ) consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line (S, 5 ), comprising at least a first grouping device ( 100 , 200 ) that counts the clips ( 3 ) and transfers the stacks ( 10 , 20 ) from the main production line (S, 5 ) to a first diverted conveyor line (A, 6 ) parallel to that main line, characterized in that it includes at least a second grouping device ( 100 , 200 ), placed downstream from the first one, which counts the clips ( 3 ) and transfers the stacks ( 10 , 20 ) from the main production line (S, 5 ) to a second diverted conveyor line (B, 7 ), parallel to the main line (S, 5 ), in which said first diverted conveyor line (A, 6 ) develops at a level lower than said second diverted conveyor line (B, 7 ).

2. Improved system according to claim 1 , characterized in that said at least first grouping device ( 100 , 200 ) is identical to said at least second grouping device ( 100 , 200 ).

3. Improved system according to claim 1 , characterized in that said first diverted conveyor line (A) comprises a belt ( 6 ) consisting of two portions ( 6 ′, 6 ′″) placed at different levels from each other.

4. Improved system according to claim 3 , characterized in that said belt ( 6 ) comprises a further portion ( 6 ″) arranged for connecting the said two portions ( 6 ′, 6 ′″).

5. Improved system according to claim 1 , characterized in that said first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ) comprise an equal number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes.

6. Improved system according to claim 1 , characterized in that said first stacks ( 10 ) comprise a number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes different from said second stacks ( 20 ).

7. Improved system according to claim 1 , characterized in that said grouping device ( 100 ) comprises vertically movable means ( 110 ) arranged for cooperating with a descender consisting of a plane with straight and parallel horizontal bars ( 120 ) that are spaced apart, said descender being vertically movable and provided with a horizontally movable comb ( 130 ) having vertical teeth.

8. Improved system according to claim 1 , characterized in that said grouping device ( 200 ) comprises vertically movable means ( 210 ) arranged for cooperating with a descender consisting of a series of planes with straight and parallel horizontal bars ( 220 ) that are spaced apart, which work one at a time lowering and withdrawing at the end of stroke, supporting the package being formed in a containment cage consisting of two parallel sequences of vertical bars ( 230 ) that enter the spaces between the straight and parallel bars of the descending plane.

9. Machine for the production and packaging of stacks consisting of a predetermined number of clips of disposable wipes, characterized in that it comprises an improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ), consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line, according to claim 1 .

10. Machine for the production and packaging of stacks consisting of a predetermined number of clips of disposable wipes, characterized in that it comprises an improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ), consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line, according to claim 2 .

11. Machine for the production and packaging of stacks consisting of a predetermined number of clips of disposable wipes, characterized in that it comprises an improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ), consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line, according to claim 3 .

12. Machine for the production and packaging of stacks consisting of a predetermined number of clips of disposable wipes, characterized in that it comprises an improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ), consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line, according to claim 4 .

13. Machine for the production and packaging of stacks consisting of a predetermined number of clips of disposable wipes, characterized in that it comprises an improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ), consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line, according to claim 5 .

14. Machine for the production and packaging of stacks consisting of a predetermined number of clips of disposable wipes, characterized in that it comprises an improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ), consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line, according to claim 6 .

15. Machine for the production and packaging of stacks consisting of a predetermined number of clips of disposable wipes, characterized in that it comprises an improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ), consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line, according to claim 7 .

16. Machine for the production and packaging of stacks consisting of a predetermined number of clips of disposable wipes, characterized in that it comprises an improved system for batching and expelling first and second stacks ( 10 , 20 ), consisting of a predetermined number of clips ( 3 ) of disposable wipes from a main production line, according to claim 8 .

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 20, 2015
From: TEKNOWEB S.R.L.
To: TEKNOWEB CONVERTING S.R.L.
Reel/Frame 035444/0448 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 5, 2012
From: ZAMPOLLO, FABIO
To: TEKNOWEB SRL
Reel/Frame 027482/0138 →
Priority Claims (1)
IT CR2009A0025 · Jun 22, 2009 · national
Continuity (1)
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