Patents Assigned to Multivac
  • SEALING STATION AND METHOD FOR ITS OPERATION
    Publication number: 20130055688
    Abstract: A sealing station for a packaging machine for sealing a foil on to a packaging tray is provided. The sealing station comprises a sealing tool whereby the sealing tool is configured to apply a sealing force for sealing on to the foil and the packaging tray. The sealing tool includes an upper tray holding fixture and a lower tray holding fixture that are arranged at different heights, whereby each is configured for holding at least one packaging tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernd JOKELE
  • Method and packaging machine for packaging products
    Patent number: 8381497
    Abstract: A method for producing a package using a traysealer is provided, wherein the package includes a container, at least two sealing films and a plurality of products, of which a first product is located in the container and a second product between two sealing films. The first product is moved into the container upstream of a sealing station, the second product is moved onto a first sealing film before the container, the sealing film and the products are supplied together with a second sealing film, which is located above the first sealing film, to the sealing station. The first sealing film moves above and spaced apart from the container and the first product until the sealing station is reached. In the sealing station the container, the first sealing film and the second sealing film are subsequently sealed to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Scheibel, Armin Beckel
  • TIGHTENER
    Publication number: 20130037391
    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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMUELLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Lionel Carré, Michael Lang, Johannes Muehlschlegel, Michael Sdahl
  • CONTAINER FOR ACCOMMODATING PRODUCTS DURING A HIGH-PRESSURE TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20130038010
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container for the accommodation of products during a high pressure treatment of the products, whereby the container comprises an outer wall and a cavity situated within the outer wall for the accommodation of the products. With the container according to the invention at least one section of the outer wall is formed by a large number of mutually coupled chain links, which are arranged in the form of at least one multi-dimensional chain link matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMUELLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Tobias Richter
  • Suction gripper assembly
    Publication number: 20130038077
    Abstract: A suction gripper arrangement includes several suction gripper arms arranged in a row, which, at their lower ends, each have a suction gripper head with an abutment surface for abutting an article to be sucked onto the suction gripper head. The abutment surfaces of the suction gripper heads of the suction gripper arms neighboring each other are arranged in different planes. Moreover, the invention relates to a suction gripper arrangement in which at least one of the suction gripper arms is connected to an actuator via a lever, wherein both between the lever and the suction gripper arm, and also between the lever and the actuator, respectively, a pivot joint is formed, and wherein the lever is composed of at least to lever parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMUELLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Hümmeler, Martin Drechsler, Kurt Waizenegger
  • GRIPPER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130033049
    Abstract: A gripper system for improving the picking up of a product, in particular of an elastic article. The gripper system having a gripper, wherein the gripper comprises an endless transport belt and a lever system. The lever system includes a rotatably supported lever, a support and an entrainer configured to entrain the transport belt, wherein the lever is connected to the support such that, in response to a linear movement of the support, the lever will be rotated about a center of rotation. The lever is additionally connected to the entrainer such that the transport belt moves in response to the rotational movement of the lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael LANG
  • MULTI-TRACK TRAY SEALER
    Publication number: 20130025239
    Abstract: A multi-track tray sealer comprising a lateral tray-contact element which includes a lateral contact surface oriented relative to trays and which is configured such that it is movable in the direction of transport so as to support transport of the trays from a supply conveyor into a sealing tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas MADER, Alireza Taghipour
  • METHOD FOR CUTTING PACKAGES
    Publication number: 20130025243
    Abstract: A method is provided for cutting packages out of a composite film in a thermoform packaging machine by previously detecting the position of the sealed seams and by suitably adapting the position of a cutting pattern. Additionally, a thermoform packaging machine is provided for executing the above-mentioned method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Guido Spix
  • MULTIPLE COMPARTMENT FOLDING PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20130020222
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple compartment folding package that comprises two folding lines, so that the multiple compartment folding package comprises a base area located between the two folding lines and a first and a second partial areas, each partial area comprising one or more compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Hans MONDRY
  • CLEANING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A VACUUM PUMP
    Publication number: 20130019900
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a vacuum pump embedded in a technical system. Water is provided for the cleaning, and a rotational speed of the vacuum pump is adjusted to a value in a cleaning rotational speed range. A defined amount of cold water and/or warm water is supplied to the vacuum pump and the vacuum pump is rinsed with the water during a predetermined time period. After letting the water escape from the vacuum pump, the vacuum pump is dried by aeration with gas or a gas mixture. The invention also relates to a cleaning system for cleaning the vacuum pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Elmar Ehrmann, Herbert Kirmse, Johann Wölfle
  • Laser sealing of packages
    Patent number: 8357875
    Abstract: A device for welding a plurality of foils to one another by means of a laser, for use in a packaging machine, comprises a clamping unit configured for applying pressure to a plurality of foils in a predetermined area as well as for conducting the laser radiation used for the purpose of welding to this area. A method for welding a plurality of foils to one another by means of a laser in a sealing station comprises welding the foils to one another along a sealing seam by means of the radiation of the laser while pressing them together in the area of the sealing seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Elmar Ehrmann, Tieme Jan Slomp, Robert Maier
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HEATING A FILM
    Publication number: 20130011802
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to a method for contact-free heating a thermoformable film prior to deforming the thermoformable film. Heating is carried out by at least one heater having at least one porous surface which faces the film and through which air flows. An air film is formed between the porous surface and the thermoformable film due to the flow of air through the porous surface. The invention also relates to a heating unit for contact-free heating a thermoformable film as well as to a packaging machine that includes such a heating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Dieter HOLZEM
  • TRAY SEALER
    Publication number: 20130008133
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tray sealer comprising conveyor belts that can be displaced in a direction transversely to the conveying direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Wolfgang NEGELE
  • PACKAGING ARRANGEMENT WITH TRANSPORT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120324840
    Abstract: The invention is related to a packaging arrangement, comprising a transport device for transporting products in a first position oriented in a production direction, and for selectively rotating the products into a different position relative to the production direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Lang, Guido Spix
  • METHOD AND SEALING STATION FOR SEALING PACKAGING UNITS
    Publication number: 20120324835
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for sealing at least a packaging unit by means of a sealing tool lower part carrying the packaging unit, a sealing tool upper part, and a sealing plate. The sealing tool lower part is configured to perform a lifting movement by means of a drive. The invention is characterized in that the lifting movement is performed in a uniform, continuous motion from a lowered position, via an intermediate position in which a packaging unit is clamped, to a final position. The invention further relates to a sealing station for a packaging machine in which the sealing plate is suspended via a damping unit at the sealing tool upper part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Lars Ickert, Andreas Mader, Bernhard Langer
  • COMPLETE CUTTING STATION AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING PACKAGING UNITS
    Publication number: 20120318115
    Abstract: The invention relates to a complete cutting station for separatingly cutting out packaging units from a film composite by means of a movable complete cutting tool configured for severing the film composite. The complete cutting station further comprises a conveying system having a plurality of conveyor elements for conveying a respective separated packaging unit, wherein each conveyor element in turn comprises a head portion for engaging with a respective packaging unit. The invention is characterized in that the head portions of the conveyor elements are movable between a first position in which packaging units that they gripped are at a first distance to each other defined by the film composite, and a second position in which the packaging units are at a second, smaller distance from each other or at least partially overlap in at least one spatial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael LANG
  • METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY TEACHING PARAMETERS
    Publication number: 20120323830
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically teaching parameters to a tray sealer, for example, position values, acceleration values and/or distances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Lars ICKERT
  • TOOL CHANGING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120291400
    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 removed from the work station laterally relative to the working direction, said tool insert being adapted to be raised to a position above a chain guide on at least one side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMUELLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Elmar Ehrmann
  • TOOL CHANGING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120289387
    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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Elmar EHRMANN
  • WORK STATION FOR A PACKAGING MACHINE AND TOOL CHANGING METHOD
    Publication number: 20120289388
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a work station for a packaging machine, comprising an upper tool and a lower tool arranged below the upper tool. These tools are configured for acting on a packaging web. A lifting unit is able to move the upper tool and/or the lower tool such that, at a specific position, the two tools abut on one another or are only spaced apart at a small distance. According to the present invention, the two tools are adapted to be coupled to one another by a releasable coupling at this position so that they can be removed from the work station in common. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for removing a lower tool from a work station, e.g. for the purpose of tool exchange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Elmar EHRMANN, Helmut SPARAKOWSKI