Patents Assigned to Multivac
  • Method for transferring articles in a conveyor system
    Patent number: 8800750
    Abstract: A method of transferring an article from a first drivable conveyor means to a second drivable conveyor means, the transfer of the article taking place during a synchronous phase in which the first and the second conveyor means have the same common speed as one another at any time. The method is characterized in that, during the synchronous phase, the common speed increases at least sectionwise and/or decreases at least sectionwise. A corresponding conveyor system operable for performing the method of transferring an article from a first drivable conveyor means to a second drivable conveyor means, as well as a packaging plant comprising such a conveyor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Peter Buchberger, Wolfgang Buchenberg, Wolfgang Gross
  • Tool changing device
    Patent number: 8790555
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool changing device of a work station in a thermoform packaging machine, used for allowing a work insert to be pushed out of the work station laterally relative to the production direction, a chain guide be movable vertically to the tool insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Elmar Ehrmann
  • Tightener
    Patent number: 8776995
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tensioning device (15) for an endless transport belt (14), whereby the tensioning device (15) comprises two tensioning edges (16) around which the transport belt (14) is deflectable, and at least one spring section (26, 26?) integrally formed with the tensioning edges (16) and arranged between the two tensioning edges (16). This tensioning device (15) can be provided with a transport belt (14) and used in an automatic gripper system (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Lionel Carré, Michael Lang, Johannes Muehlschlegel, Michael Sdahl
  • Device and method for the high-pressure treatment of products
    Patent number: 8771773
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for the high-pressure treatment of products, particularly of packaged foodstuffs. The device comprises a high-pressure chamber and a discharge valve for discharging high-pressure medium out of the high-pressure chamber. The invention is characterized in that a controllable actuator is provided for adjusting the rate of the pressure decrease in the high-pressure chamber at least over a predetermined pressure range. The disclosure also relates to a method for the high-pressure treatment of products, wherein pressure decrease takes place in a first phase and in a second phase, and the mean pressure decrease rate in the first phase is higher than in the second phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tobias Richter
  • Packaging Machine with a Protective Device and Method
    Publication number: 20140182246
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a packaging machine and a method, wherein one embodiment of a protective device comprises a protective hood and the protective hood is lifted around a shaft comprising two rolls, and is shifted by means of guides in the protective hood on the rolls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMÜLLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Albert Gabler, Wolfgang Negele, Stefan Bieringer
  • Tray-sealing machine with monitoring device and method
    Publication number: 20140182245
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tray-sealing machine with a control unit and a matrix monitoring device for detecting a misalignment of a tray in a sealing tool bottom part and/or the presence of foreign matter between the sealing tool bottom part and a sealing tool upper part, and for distinguishing this from product projecting from the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMÜLLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Alireza Taghipour
  • DEEP-DRAWING PACKAGING MACHINE WITH ELECTROMOTIVE LIFTING GEAR
    Publication number: 20140169915
    Abstract: The invention relates to a deep-drawing packaging machine with a lifting gear for a forming station, sealing station or cutting station, wherein the lifting gear provides guides and lifting spindles which are arranged outside a collision region of a movable tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Elmar Ehrmann, Klaus Weiss
  • THERMOFORM PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140165511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoform packaging machine and a method of operating a thermoform packaging machine, which comprises an infeed station and a pre-sealing station, so as to feed elongate products into troughs and retain them therein until a cover film has been fixed so as to cover the troughs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Guido Eberle, Dieter Holzem, Martin Drechsler, Ewald Rimmel
  • Thermoform packaging machine and method of operating the same
    Patent number: 8752357
    Abstract: A thermoform packaging machine comprising at least one cross cutting station that includes a punching device for cutting out strip cuts from a packaging film. The thermoform packaging machine also includes a receptacle for receiving a stack of a plurality of the strip cuts and a slide element for supporting the weight of the stack during operation of the punching device. The slide may be position to be inserted between two adjacent strip cuts in the stack in the receptacle. A method of operating such a thermoform packaging machine is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hans-Christian Schiche, Thomas Nassal, Elmar Ehrmann
  • CONVEYING UNIT FOR THERMOFORM PACKAGING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20140158502
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conveying unit for guiding and conveying a material web in a thermoform packaging machine, comprising, on either longitudinal side of a machine frame, a conveyor chain, a chain wheel and a guide device. A chain link of the conveyor chain and a clamp guide can be implemented together and in one piece as a shaped part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Gunnar Kurz
  • THERMO-FORMING PACKAGING MACHINE WITH TRUE-TO-CYCLE POSITIONING OF A SEALING STATION
    Publication number: 20140150377
    Abstract: The invention relates to a thermo-forming packaging machine and a method which are characterized in that the location of trays in a base film upstream of a sealing station is detected by a measuring system and that the sealing station is immediately subsequently positioned such as to allow a top film to be sealed with highest accuracy matching the tray and thereby to be able to compensate for irregularities and tolerances, for example, in the film feed, in a true-to-cycle manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Elmar Ehrmann, Christian Lau
  • SEPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PACKAGING FACILITY
    Publication number: 20140137510
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging facility and a method for operating a packaging facility, comprising a multi-lane packaging machine, a multi-lane separation system, a first transfer device, a second transfer device and a group packaging unit, wherein the first transfer device is adapted to transfer a plurality of packages of each lane consecutively from the packaging machine onto a first conveyor belt of the separation system, wherein the distance of two consecutive packages is changed in order to individually inspect the packages in an inspection module and the separation system comprises at least two conveyor belts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMÜLLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Michael Lang
  • Packing machine
    Patent number: 8728249
    Abstract: Proposed is a packing machine (1), in particular a roller or deep drawing machine, tray sealing machine or the like with components which have to be cleaned regularly, in which machine the cleaning of the components to be cleaned is improved. This object is achieved in that the packing machine (1) comprises a fluid supply unit (16) for providing at least one cleaning fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Tieme Jan Slomp, Ivo Ruzic, Elmar Ehrmann
  • Mounting plate for a machine base
    Patent number: 8727300
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a mounting plate for fixing a machine base. The mounting plate comprises a slot in a second region, said slot comprising a first narrow section and a broad section for enclosing the machine base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Robert Maier, Hubert Schaub, Florian Nobis
  • Packaging machine comprising a plurality of work stations
    Patent number: 8720169
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a packaging machine comprising a plurality of work stations which are operable in synchronism with one another and which define a production direction, each of said work stations including at least one movable tool member. The packaging machine is provided with a rotationally driven shaft arranged in the production direction of said packaging machine, and the shaft and each of the movable tool members of various work stations have provided between them at least one transfer mechanism for converting the movement of the shaft into the movement of the respective tool member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Elmar Ehrmann, Klaus Weiss, Andreas Streitenberger
  • Packaging for a liquid, powdery or pasty product
    Patent number: 8689972
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a packaging for a liquid, powdery or pasty product, comprising a first packaging part and a second packaging part which are connected to each other along a connecting area to define between them a hollow space to receive the product, wherein a channel is provided between the first packaging part and the second packaging part, which is to be opened by opening a sealing element to dispense the product from the packaging. The disclosure is characterized in that the sealing element is a sealed seam between the first packaging part and the second packaging part, which seals the channel, and that the sealed seam comprises inside the channel at least one portion which projects in a longitudinal direction of the channel. The disclosure also relates to a packaging machine for manufacturing such a packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jesus Sanchez, Paul Roland
  • TRAY SEALER
    Publication number: 20140069054
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tray sealer with a gripper system comprising a pivot mechanism with vertically disposed pivot axles to move gripper arms relative to each other and parallel to a transport plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Albert Gabler
  • METHOD FOR OPERATING A CHAMBER PACKAGING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20140069057
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a chamber packaging machine, wherein the position of a sealing bar is during the evacuation of a diaphragm checked using a sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jürgen Steidele
  • TRAY SEALER
    Publication number: 20140037402
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tray sealer comprising a gripper system configured to tilt trays by means of a tray gripper so as to lift the trays off a collecting belt for conveying them into a sealing station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Lars Ickert, Christoph Wagner
  • Gripping device
    Patent number: 8632110
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gripping device for picking up and transporting a product. An elastic belt that is provided on the gripping device lies against a surface section of the product when the product is picked up by the gripping device. The elastic belt can thereby be pressed against the surface section of the product by at least one spring element in order to hold the product securely in the gripping device during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Kurt Waizenegger