Device for producing multipacks

US11608203B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Nitsch · Kleve, DE
• Thomas Stienen · Dortmund, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 24, 2019
• Grant date: Mar 21, 2023
• Expiry date: Dec 29, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2201/0244
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for producing a multipack includes forming groups on opposite sides of a transport section. The first forming group comprises a sliding carriage that moves along and transverse to a transport direction, a format part that forms a contact surface for engaging a container, and a guiding-and-holding element that detachably secures the format part to the sliding carriage. The first and second forming groups are movable along the transport direction and transverse to the transport direction such that contact surfaces of the first and second forming groups that are opposite each other are brought into contact with containers to move the containers along the transport direction and to press the containers against each other by moving transverse to the transport direction.