Patents Assigned to Multivac
  • Publication number: 20100107572
    Abstract: A packaging machine with at least one pneumatic drive is proposed, which packaging machine is insensitive to dirt and is easy to clean. According to the invention, this is achieved by provision of an integrated structural unit (8, 9, 10) which comprises a pilot valve and a pneumatic cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: MULTIVAC
    Inventors: Tieme Jan Slomp, Elmar Eugen Ehrmann, Herbert Kirmse
  • Publication number: 20100095640
    Abstract: Proposed is a method for manufacturing a package out of foil, with a heating process for heating a foil section, as well as a packaging machine (1) for manufacturing a package out of foil, with a heating device (14) for heating a foil section (3?) and with a device (17) for generating negative pressures on each of the two sides of the foil section. In order to allow improved coordination of individual manufacturing steps, it is proposed that in a same time interval during the heating process, a negative pressure relative to the ambient pressure is generated on both sides of the foil section (3?) during the heating process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Bernard Grimm
  • Patent number: 7682125
    Abstract: Device for receiving and for transporting an article, which device has receiving means which can be slid under the article by a sliding unit, characterized in that the receiving means are formed by rollers (10) which are arranged transversely to the direction in which they are slid under the article (1) by the sliding unit (20) and are driven in such a way that their circumferential velocity is equal in amount, but opposite in direction, to the speed at which they are slid under the article (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jan Binder, Steffen Mayer
  • Publication number: 20100024360
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging machine having an ultrasonic device (1), the ultrasonic device (1) comprising: an ultrasonic generator (2) which generates electric vibrations; an ultrasonic converter (3) which converts the generated electric vibrations into mechanical vibrations of the same frequency; a transformation intermediate piece (4) which transfers the mechanical vibrations to a sonotrode (5); the sonotrode (5) comprising a sound-radiating end surface (6) at which it reflects the mechanical vibrations, so that a standing wave to be passed into a packaging foil (18, 19) is formed, and the sound-radiating end surface (6) being disposed in a vacuum and/or in a modified atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Elmar Ehrmann, Tieme Jan Slomp, Roland Sparakowski
  • Patent number: 7648328
    Abstract: Device for receiving and for transporting an article, which device has receiving means which are slid under the article by a sliding means, the receiving means being formed by a belt which revolves around deflections means, the deflection means being formed by tensioning struts (26) which are tensioned relative to one another and are arranged on the sliding means (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jan Binder, Steffen Mayer
  • Publication number: 20090288365
    Abstract: A packaging machine having a lifting unit comprises at least a spindle and a spindle nut. It is the object of the present invention to provide a packaging machine having a lifting unit which can substantially receive the same forces in any lift position and which exhibits shorter moving times. For this reason, the spindle is motor-drivable and stationary relative to a frame (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Wolfgang Negele
  • Publication number: 20090266028
    Abstract: Changing or feeding, respectively, of a working tool (11) into a workstation (110) of a packaging machine (1) takes place by varying a distance of a receiving unit having arranged the working tools (11), with respect to a support rack (15) by means of a lifting device (200). By means of a shifting means (300) the working tool (11) can be shifted from the support (10) into the workstation (110), or reverse. Therein, the support (10) can be formed such that it is movable out of the packaging machine (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hubert Zeller, Dieter Holzem
  • Publication number: 20090261230
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support frame for a robot, in particular for use in applications for which hygiene is critical, for example in the handling of foods, medical equipment products, or pharmaceuticals, and/or packaging for same. According to the invention, the support frame is characterized in that it has an essentially open design which is closed, at the most, only in places.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Peter Imhof
  • Publication number: 20090260325
    Abstract: A packaging machine and a method for packaging of products in bags, respectively, comprises a lid (5) forming a chamber (4) together with a chamber bottom (6). The object of the invention is to provide an improved device and method for evacuating the chamber (4) of a packaging machine. For this purpose a suction device (100) is provided in the chamber bottom (6), the suction device being designed such that gas can be sucked and the chamber (4) can be closed gas tight, wherein at least a closing element (8, 8?) is provided which can be moved from a first raised position into a second lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Rainer Haering
  • Publication number: 20090260320
    Abstract: A workstation of a packaging machine comprises a lifting device (100) which is configured such that it is able to convert a rotary motion of a motor (8) into a translatory motion of the workstation by means of a lever device (6). It is the object of the present invention to provide in improved lifting device. The stroke of the lifting device (100) is performable for this purpose by a pivotable lever (61) and a roller (32) which cooperates with an upper roller limit (33).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Dietmar Miller, Konrad Moessnang
  • Publication number: 20090260326
    Abstract: A method or a device, respectively, for packaging of bulk goods in bags (26) comprises a lid (5) which forms a chamber (4) together with a lower portion (25), or the method is carried out in the chamber (4), respectively. It is the object of the method or the device, respectively, to package bulk goods in a chamber machine under vacuum. For this purpose a bag (26) is perforated in the chamber (4) or is inserted into the chamber (4) already perforated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Bernhard Grimm, Wolfgang Lachmann
  • Publication number: 20090260319
    Abstract: A packaging machine (1) having at least one registration device is described, in particular a log-in device (13, 16) for checking the personnel-related access authorization. In order that a log-in procedure for gaining access to the packaging machine (1) is associated with the smallest possible expenditure of time and/or effort, at least one of the log-in devices (13, 16) includes a reading unit for wireless and/or contactless reception of transmitted information from wireless and/or contactless readable portable data storage media (12, 18), as well as an alternative input device for the wired input of information. A data storage medium is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Claus Botzenhardt, Thomas Pfalzer, Christopher Kleinert
  • Publication number: 20090255218
    Abstract: A method and a device for packaging of products (28) in bags (26) comprises the steps of “forming a chamber (4) around the bag (26) by closing a lid (5)” and “evacuating the chamber (4)” or is formed such, respectively, in order to carry out these steps. It is the object of the device and the method, respectively, to enable an increase of the cycle performance of a packaging machine. Therefore, simultaneously with sealing the bag (26) by a sealing bar (11), the chamber (4) is vented and the bag (26) is clamped by at least a first clamping bar (10, 12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Konrad Moessnang
  • Patent number: 7600358
    Abstract: A method for packaging a product arranged in a tray is provided. An upper film located in a distance above the product is clamped along an edge surrounding the tray and is deformed in a direction extending away from the product. Subsequently, evacuating of the space surrounding the product is performed, then a raising of the tray towards the upper film and finally a sealing of the film and of the edge of the tray. In this way, the seam of the upper film and the edge of the tray is attained to be free from creases such that a long-living and good looking package is produced. Additionally, a packaging machine for performing the method is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Johann Natterer
  • Publication number: 20090241469
    Abstract: A packaging machine comprises a chamber (4) having a cover (5), wherein the cover (5) which is liftable from a lowered position in which a chamber (4) is closed into a lifted position, in which a chamber (4) is opened. It is the object of the device or the method to improve the ergonomic accessibility and the visibility of the cover inside of a vacuum chamber of a packaging machine during maintenance, repair or cleaning work. For this purpose, the cover (5) is pivotable in the lifted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Konrad Moessnang, Rainer Haering
  • Publication number: 20090217625
    Abstract: An inventive device or a method, respectively, for a chamber machine for positioning at least a nozzle (11) and/or a measuring device relative with respect to a bag (9) having a bag mouth should solve the object to simplify or to accelerate, respectively, gassing the bags with protective gas or the injection of liquids or solids, respectively. The inventive device comprises a movable holding device (15) at which the nozzle (11) and/or the measuring device is fixable and which is at least movable between a rest position and an operation position. The holding device (15) positions the nozzle (11) and/or the measuring device in its rest position outside the bag mouth and positions the same in its operation position so that it projects into the bag mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Konrad Moessnang
  • Publication number: 20090173041
    Abstract: A device for sealing packages comprises a sealing bar (1, 2). It is the object of the present invention to provide a sealing bar which solves the problems of lacking evenness of the sealing bar due to manufacturing tolerances. Advantageously, the quality of the sealing seam shall be enhanced. This object is solved by a compressible, heat conducting material (5) provided on the sealing bar (1, 2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Konrad Moessnang
  • Publication number: 20090173039
    Abstract: A stream of products is packaged and biologically treated by the system. The system has an index conveyor with a filling station and a packaging station. Discrete packages are filled with the stream of products, sealed and moved on an index conveyor. The system moves the discrete packages an irradiation chamber at a steady rate on a continuous speed conveyor. A controller matches the cyclical rate of the index conveyor with the steady rate of the continuous speed conveyor and uses a buffer to transition from the cyclical rate to the steady rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Multivac, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas B. Slomski, Richard Galloway, Steven Poth, Patrick Ditchfield
  • Publication number: 20090173049
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a packing machine 1 for the packing of packed items, in particular encompassing a deep drawing machine 3 with a mold and/or a sealing device with a sealing tool. The packing machine is distinguished in that a cleaning device is provided for the mold and/or the sealing tool. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a deep drawing machine and a sealing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ivo Ruzic, Elmar Ehrmann, Tieme Jam Slomp
  • Publication number: 20090152261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging machine for packaging packages, preferably trough-shaped packages, to be filled with goods, wherein a heating system is provided. The packaging machine is characterized in that the heating system is designed as an induction heating unit which is associated with a processing tool, and wherein the induction heating unit is provided in such a way that inductively generated eddy currents may be produced in the processing tool by the induction heating unit in order to directly heat the processing tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Luciano Capriotti