Method for unpacking and separating infusion bags into singles for supplying the bags to a device for further processing

US11186400B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Harro Hoefliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Markus Bohn · Großkrotzenburg, DE
• Ulrich Stahl · Hemsbach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 12, 2019
• Grant date: Nov 30, 2021
• Expiry date: Jun 4, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61J1/10
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for unpacking and separating infusion bags into singles for supplying the bags to a device for further processing. It includes the following steps: Opening an outer packaging, in which the infusion bags are present, by an opening device, wherein the infusion bags are fastened in groups to a holding device inside the outer packaging. Separating the group of infusion bags, which are fastened to the holding device, from the outer packaging by a separating device. Position the holding device with the infusion bags fastened thereon in a transport device by a positioning device. Processing the infusion bags by device for further processing.