Tool changing device for a work station of a thermoforming packaging machine

US9567124B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller Se & Co. KG · DE

Inventor

• Elmar Ehrmann · Altusried, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 10, 2012
• Grant date: Feb 14, 2017
• Expiry date: Nov 4, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B65/02
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool changing device of a work station in a thermoform packaging machine allows a tool insert to be removed from the work station laterally relative to a working direction of material conveyed through the work station. A position of the tool insert is moveable to a position above a chain guide on at least one side to allow the tool insert to be removed from the work station above the chain guide.