Device for forming multi-row packing units

US9643745B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Christopher Stuhlmann · Medebach, DE
• Ernst Van Wickeren · Weeze, DE
• Volker Zahn · Warburg, DE
• Thomas Nitsch · Kleve, DE
• Stefan Wagner · Xanten, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 2, 2012
• Grant date: May 9, 2017
• Expiry date: Aug 13, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T156/1744
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for producing container packs from containers in a container stream or a plurality of transport lines includes guide elements, entraining elements, applicator elements, and a compartmentalizing and/or compressing unit configured for compartmentalizing and compressing a predetermined number of containers that are combined to form a container pack. The applicator elements apply an adhesive agent by spraying or sprinkling such that a bottle in the pack has adhesive a contact-or-touching surface thereof. The linear transporter transports containers that are to form a subsequent pack from an inlet to an outlet.