Method for changing the upper and lower tool of a packaging machine

US9555513B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Joerg Schmeiser · Wiggensbach, DE
• Gerd Martin Huebner · Wilnsdorf, DE
• Klaus Meyer · Kaarst, DE
• Juergen Niesar · Bad Laasphe, DE
• Frank Runte · Bad Laasphe, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 28, 2011
• Grant date: Jan 31, 2017
• Expiry date: Aug 12, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T483/10
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A packaging machine is disclosed that includes a deep-drawing station, a filling station, a sealing station, or a combination thereof. The deep-drawing station, the sealing station, or both have an upper tool including a supporting top part. The supporting top is pivotable via a pivot mechanism, and the pivot mechanism is detachable from the supporting top part.