Method of packaging a set of stacked lids and packaging device for sets of stacked lids
The present invention relates to a method of packaging a set of stacked lids, which includes the steps of capturing an empty, flat package ( 12 ), comprising an inlet ( 25 ), by securing a vacuum terminal ( 8 ) in the immediate proximity of the inlet ( 25 ) of the package ( 12 ) and maintaining this package ( 12 ) straight; maintaining the vacuum terminal ( 8 ) activated, retaining the package ( 12 ), and producing an air jet towards the inlet ( 25 ) of the package ( 12 ) so as to open the inlet ( 25 ) of the package ( 12 ); maintaining a vacuum terminal ( 8 ) activated, retaining the package ( 12 ) and fitting the inlet ( 25 ) of the package ( 12 ) thus opened in a feed nozzle ( 5 ); transferring into the package ( 12 ) a set of stacked lids ( 6 ), the set of lids ( 6 ) passing through the feed nozzle ( 5 ) and the inlet ( 25 ) of the package ( 12 ) to the interior of the package ( 12 ). The present invention also relates to a packaging device for sets of stacked lids.
1. A method of packaging a set of stacked lids, characterized in that it includes the following steps:
capturing an elongate package ( 12 ) with at least one vacuum terminal ( 8 ) mounted on a support tool ( 1 );
moving the support tool ( 1 ), carrying the package ( 12 ) to a position where an inlet ( 25 ) of the package ( 12 ) cooperates with a feed tool ( 3 );
immobilizing the package ( 12 ) with at least one immobilizing device ( 11 , 18 , 20 ) mounted on the support tool ( 1 ) and disposed about the package ( 12 );
transferring into the package ( 12 ) a set of stacked lids ( 6 ),
wherein after the step of transferring into the package ( 12 ) a set of stacked lids ( 6 ), the method includes a step of compressing the set of lids ( 6 ) against the at least one immobilizing device comprising a stop ( 11 ).
2. The method of packaging according to claim 1 wherein the set of lids ( 6 ) is kept compressed between the stop ( 11 ) and another immobilizing device consisting of a front claw ( 18 ).
3. The method of packaging according claim 1 further comprising the step of keeping straight an elongate package ( 12 ), wherein the step of keeping straight an elongate package ( 12 ) is carried out by maintaining the package ( 12 ) between the front vacuum terminal ( 8 ) and a rear vacuum terminal ( 10 ), mounted aligned on the support tool ( 1 ).
4. The method of packaging according to claim 1 wherein the step of moving the support tool ( 1 ) to a position for cooperating with a feed tool ( 3 ) is performed after opening the inlet ( 25 ) of the package ( 12 ).
5. The method of packaging according to claim 4 wherein the step of moving the support tool ( 1 ) to a position for cooperating with a feed tool ( 3 ) is performed by fitting the inlet ( 25 ) of the package ( 12 ) in a feed nozzle ( 5 ) of the feed toll ( 3 ).
6. The method of packaging according to claim 1 wherein the step of immobilizing the package ( 12 ) with at least one immobilizing device is performed with at least one claw ( 17 , 18 ) adapted to cooperate with the side part of the package ( 12 ).
7. A method of packaging a set of stacked lids, characterized in that it includes the following steps:
capturing an elongate package ( 12 ) with at least one vacuum terminal ( 8 ) mounted on a support tool ( 1 );
moving the support tool ( 1 ), carrying the package ( 12 ) to a position where an inlet ( 25 ) of the package ( 12 ) cooperates with a feed tool ( 3 );
immobilizing the package ( 12 ) with at least one immobilizing device ( 11 , 18 , 20 ) mounted on the support tool ( 1 ) and disposed about the package ( 12 );
transferring into the package ( 12 ) a set of stacked lids ( 6 ),
wherein the step of immobilizing the package ( 12 ) with at least one immobilizing device is performed with a stop ( 11 ) adapted to cooperate with the end of the package ( 12 ) opposite the inlet ( 25 ).