EP2094590A2 - Bottle distribution table at the entry to single file channels - Google Patents

Bottle distribution table at the entry to single file channels

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EP2094590A2
EP2094590A2 EP07866419A EP07866419A EP2094590A2 EP 2094590 A2 EP2094590 A2 EP 2094590A2 EP 07866419 A EP07866419 A EP 07866419A EP 07866419 A EP07866419 A EP 07866419A EP 2094590 A2 EP2094590 A2 EP 2094590A2
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bottles
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Gilles Baumstimler
Marcel Ludwig
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Sidel Engineering and Conveying Solutions SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G47/00—Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
    • B65G47/52—Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors i.e. discharging or feeding devices
    • B65G47/68—Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor lane and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor lane or to one broader conveyor lane, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor
    • B65G47/71—Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor lane and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor lane or to one broader conveyor lane, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor the articles being discharged or distributed to several distinct separate conveyors or to a broader conveyor lane
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G47/00—Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
    • B65G47/52—Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors i.e. discharging or feeding devices
    • B65G47/68—Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor lane and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor lane or to one broader conveyor lane, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor
    • B65G2047/685—Devices for preventing jamming in converging flows
    • B65G2047/686—Lane boundaries which reciprocate or oscillate, e.g. vibrating boundaries
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G47/00—Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
    • B65G47/52—Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors i.e. discharging or feeding devices
    • B65G47/68—Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor lane and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor lane or to one broader conveyor lane, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor
    • B65G2047/685—Devices for preventing jamming in converging flows
    • B65G2047/687—Lane boundaries which comprise rotatable elements, e.g. discs, cylinders, endless belts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G2201/00—Indexing codes relating to handling devices, e.g. conveyors, characterised by the type of product or load being conveyed or handled
    • B65G2201/02—Articles
    • B65G2201/0235—Containers
    • B65G2201/0244—Bottles

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  • Bottle distribution table at the entry of single file corridors
  • the present invention relates to conveyors for bottles, cans or other, and in particular a distribution table.
  • This distribution table is interposed between the upstream bottle introduction table on which they are arranged in bulk and the downstream table where the bottles are channeled in single file in single file corridors, in order to take care of them.
  • the document EP 1 038 808 proposes a device that makes it possible to divide and distribute bottles arriving in bulk on a conveyor.
  • the flow of bottles is channeled on several sections of the conveyor:
  • an inlet section which simply comprises lateral guides between which the bottles are in dispersed order, in bulk;
  • a final section which includes, in addition to lateral guides, subdivision guides to delimit four lanes end-of-line single file; - An intermediate section which has lateral guides and which is also subdivided by means of a central guide to form two lanes whose width substantially corresponds to twice the diameter of the bottles.
  • a flap is disposed upstream of the central guide.
  • This pane looks like a "pinball”; it is mobile about a vertical hinge axis disposed at its rear end; in addition, it is movable longitudinally, that is to say it can move back, with the intermediate guide, to decompact the flow when there is a jam and then resume its position.
  • the recoil movement of the flap precedes its pivoting to first cause unpacking of the stream of bottles, and then the pivoting allows to direct said bottles to one or other of the single-file corridors.
  • a device for detecting an interruption of the flow of bottles is located upstream of the single-file corridors at the intermediate section.
  • This detection device is associated with control means of the shutter, which makes it possible to perform the unpacking of the bottles only when necessary.
  • flaps may also be arranged upstream of the divider guides of two adjacent single-lined corridors, in their alignment. These shutters complementary are implemented in the same way, that is to say after detection of an interruption of the flow of bottles in the final section.
  • the upstream flap disposed at the entrance of the intermediate section, has its own implementation system, and this implementation system is independent of that of any flaps arranged downstream, at the entrance of single-file corridors. In such a system, there is a multiplication of bottle flow detection means and shutter operating mechanisms.
  • the shutter or flaps are operated only posteriori, in case of detection of an interruption of the flow of bottles; they can also be actuated untimely as in cases where there is only a simple decrease in the flow with free spaces between the bottles.
  • the present invention provides a distribution table that allows a fast and efficient division of a stream of bottles regardless of its width and regardless of the number of lanes to single file to meet.
  • This distribution table has the advantage of better controlling the flow of bottles and of harmonizing their distribution in the single-file lanes of end of line; in addition, it works continuously to avoid bottle jams at the entrance of the different corridors, without waiting for a jam.
  • This table has the particularity of being compact and can be integrated, as a module, into an existing installation, between the introduction table and the so-called table table hundred percent.
  • the distribution table is arranged downstream of a bottle introduction table provided with conveyors and it comprises a continuously advancing conveyor belt, which mat comprises:
  • an inlet zone which is equipped, laterally, with guides and, at these guides, detection means in the form of sensors which are sensitive to the presence and especially to the pressure of the bottles against these lateral guides, which sensors are associated with control means for controlling and regulating the flow of bottles arrival, at said input zone, by action on said conveyors of the introduction table,
  • the walls of the distribution channels have a length that corresponds to two or three times the diameter of the bottles, for example.
  • the upstream and downstream edges of the walls of the distribution channels are equipped with bearings of the roller type, whose diameter is of the order of 10 to 12 mm and these rollers are, for example, distributed over a height. adapted to the size of the bottles.
  • the upstream edge of each wall of the single-file corridors comprises, in the same way, roller type bearings identical to those used on the walls of the distribution channels.
  • the supporting structure of the walls of the distribution channels is in the form of a frame which is itself carried and guided by appropriate means to perform the continuous circular scanning movement, by means of a motor organ.
  • the means which make it possible to print a continuous circular sweeping movement to the supporting structure of the distribution walls consist of two systems of slides secured to the frame, one of which is arranged in the direction advancement of the bottles and the other in a transverse direction, perpendicular to the previous one.
  • the continuous circular sweeping movement of the supporting structure of the distribution walls is achieved by means of a motor-geared motor and an eccentric, which eccentric comprises, for example, a crank whose length is adjustable to adapt the amplitude of the sweeping of the partition walls to the size of the bottles, which length is of the order of 10 to 12 mm.
  • the invention also relates to the installation which comprises a distribution table as detailed previously and in particular a distribution table which integrates between the upstream table where the introduction of the bottles is made and the downstream table which comprises the corridors single file, said single file corridors extending cantilever on said distribution table.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view, from above, of an installation comprising the conveyor device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a more detailed view of single file lanes and distribution lanes
  • FIG. 4 shows, in a more detailed manner, from above, the arrangement of the ends of the walls of the distribution channels and the walls of single-file corridors;
  • FIG. 5 shows schematically, seen from above, the supporting structure of the walls of the distribution channels;
  • FIG. 6 shows schematically, front view, the supporting structure of the walls of the distribution channels.
  • the plant according to the invention operates for glass bottles, plastic bottles, or for metal cans, for example; it is suitable for all types of containers, flasks ... etc.
  • the installation shown in FIG. 1 comprises several tables equipped with separate conveyors for moving the bottles (1).
  • a table (2) of introduction where arrive the bottles (1); a bottle flow distribution table (3) which corresponds specifically to the invention; a table (4) at which collect and grouping bottles (1), commonly called table (4) one hundred percent and finally a table (5) end of line where batches of bottles ( 1) are supported by appropriate means, such as manipulation head, not shown.
  • the table (2) for introducing the bottles (1) is perpendicular to the other tables (3, 4, 5) which follow each other, on the same line.
  • This table (2) comprises, in a conventional manner, a corridor which is delimited by guides (6), in which said bottles (1) are moved by means of a conveyor (7) and, before they leave said table ( 2), these same bottles are moved, in a direction opposite to that of their arrival, by means of another conveyor (8) which is placed parallel to said conveyor (7).
  • the table (3) for distributing the flow of bottles (1) also has several zones:
  • a second zone (10 ') which comprises several corridors (11) of distribution of said bottles (1), which corridors are arranged in lines, transversely to the direction of advance of the bottles on said table (3);
  • a third zone (10 ") which comprises the corridors (12) single file, which corridors (12) are in fact an extension, cantilever, corridors of the following table (4).
  • the number of distribution lanes (11) is a submultiple of the number of single-file lanes (12); these corridors (11) have a width that is substantially twice that of single file lanes (12).
  • corridors (11) are carried by a structure (15) movable which will be detailed later in connection with Figures 5 and 6.
  • the inlet (10) of the table (3) comprises lateral guides (16) at which sensor-shaped detection means (17) are arranged. These sensors (17) are intended to detect the presence of bottles (1) on the right bank and on the left bank of said table (3) and, by means of appropriate control means, to act on the operating mode. stopping the conveyors (7) and (8) to balance the arrival of said bottles on said inlet (10).
  • these detection means make it possible to manage and spread out the stream of bottles (1) on the inlet (10) of the distribution table (3). This management is also done with the help of the mat (18) of the conveyor table (3) distribution; this belt (18) advances continuously, unlike those of the conveyors (7) and (8) whose movement is dependent on the sensors (17).
  • the table (4) hundred percent is a relatively classic table; it is on this table that the bottles are collected in the corridors (12) single file before leaving in batches on the table (5) end of line.
  • the end-of-line table (5) is also a conventional table; this table comprises corridors (19) which are arranged in alignment with the corridors (12) of the preceding table (4). At the end of these corridors (19) is the structure (20) which carries the decompression stops.
  • the distribution corridors (11) are intended to harmonize the filling of the single-file corridors (12). These corridors (11) are carried by the structure (15) which is movable. This structure (15) is driven by a continuous circular sweeping motion of small amplitude to move the bottles on the carpet (18) of the table (3), which carpet (18) is also advancing continuously.
  • FIG. 2 shows in more detail distribution lanes (11) arranged in front of single-file lanes (12) with bottles (1) in various and varied positions.
  • the distribution channels (11) are delimited by walls (21) parallel to each other, which are carried by the structure (15). These walls (21) have a length of the order of two to three times the diameter of the bottles (1), for example.
  • the single-file corridors (12), in which the bottles (1) are stored, are delimited by walls (22) parallel to each other, which walls (22), as previously indicated, are integral with the table (4) and they advance, cantilevered, on the downstream part of the table (3) distribution, just behind the corridors (11).
  • the width of distribution channels (11) is of the order of twice the diameter of the bottles (1).
  • the walls (21) of these distribution channels (11) are, when in the middle position, in alignment with the corresponding walls (22) of the single-file corridors (12).
  • the upstream and downstream ends of the walls (21) are aligned transversely and they comprise roller bearings (23), as well as the upstream end of the walls (22) of the lanes (12) single file.
  • rollers (23) have a diameter of the order of 10 to 12 mm and they are arranged, as shown in Figure 3, on an axis (24). Depending on the shape of the bottles, these rollers (23) can be divided into several groups, between anchors (25) of the axis (24).
  • FIG. 4 shows, in a more detailed manner also, the zone of interaction of the distribution lanes (11) with the entry of the lanes (12) with single file.
  • the walls (21) of the distribution channels (11) are animated by a continuous circular sweeping movement, from right to left and from front to back, as the movement of a connecting rod which connects two wheels rotating at the same speed .
  • the amplitude of this movement is of the order of 10 to 12 mm around a fixed point, like the point P which simulates the center of the circumference which is traversed by the axis (24) of the rollers (23) located at the downstream end of the wall (21).
  • the space between the rollers (23) of the downstream end of the walls (21) and the rollers of the upstream end of the walls (22) concerned varies between a maximum value E at a minimum value.
  • the average value Em of this space between the rollers (23) is of the order of a quarter of the diameter D of the bottles (1).
  • the walls (21) are carried by a structure (15) which is detailed in FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • This structure (15) comprises a frame (25) on which are fixed all the walls (21) at their upper part. These walls (21) can be fixed by means of adjustable means to vary at will the width of the lanes (11) distribution, in the case where the lanes (12) single file are also adjustable width so to adapt to different sizes of bottles (1).
  • the frame (25) is movable transversely on a second frame (26), which frame (26) is arranged with slides and is itself movable longitudinally on slides (27) which are integral with the frame (30) of the distribution table (3).
  • the movement of the frame (25) which carries the walls (21) is realized by means of an eccentric (31), which eccentric (31) animates the arm (32) of said frame (25) in a circular motion, which frame (25) moves transversely on the frame (26) and it drives said frame (26) which moves longitudinally on the slides (27).
  • the movement is transmitted to the walls (21) by a drive member (33) of the geared motor type, which is disposed above the structure (15) carrying said walls (21), said structure being integral with the frame (30).
  • This movement can also be printed by something other than a simple eccentric (31). It can be printed by a cam, not shown, whose profile can be elliptical or other.
  • the eccentric (31) is in the form of a rod (34) of adjustable length; this length is adjustable to change the amplitude of the sweep according to the type of bottles.
  • the sweeping takes place above the belt (18) conveyor, in a horizontal plane parallel to said carpet (18).
  • This carpet (18) is visible in FIG. 6; it is carried and guided by the frame (30) of the distribution table (3).
  • the invention also relates to the installation which comprises this distribution table (3) and in particular this table (3) which is integrated between the table (2) for introducing the bottles and the table (4) whose corridors ( 22) extend cantilever over said distribution table (3).

Abstract

The distribution table (3) is arranged downstream of an introduction table (2) and upstream of single file channels (12) and comprises an entry zone (10) which is provided at the sides with sensors (17) which detect the presence of bottles and connected to control means for controlling the and regulating the introduction flow of said bottles at said entry zone (10) and also between said entry zone (10) and the single file channels (12) and distribution channels (11) of transverse alignment the number of which corresponds to half the number of single file channels (12). The distance separating channels (11) from the channels (12) is of the order of one quarter of the diameter of the bottles. The distribution channels (11) are defined by longitudinal walls (21) supported by a mobile structure (15), sad structure being moved in a continuous circular sweep of low amplitude in front of said single file channels(12).

Description

Table de répartition de bouteilles à l'entrée de couloirs à file unique. Bottle distribution table at the entry of single file corridors.
La présente invention concerne les installations de convoyage de bouteilles, canettes ou autres, et en particulier une table de répartition.The present invention relates to conveyors for bottles, cans or other, and in particular a distribution table.
Cette table de répartition est interposée entre la table amont d'introduction des bouteilles sur laquelle elles sont disposées en vrac et la table aval où les bouteilles sont canalisées en file indienne dans des couloirs à file unique, en vue de leur prise en charge.This distribution table is interposed between the upstream bottle introduction table on which they are arranged in bulk and the downstream table where the bottles are channeled in single file in single file corridors, in order to take care of them.
Le document EP 1 038 808 propose un dispositif qui permet de diviser et de répartir des bouteilles qui arrivent en vrac sur un convoyeur. Le flux de bouteilles est canalisé sur plusieurs tronçons du convoyeur :The document EP 1 038 808 proposes a device that makes it possible to divide and distribute bottles arriving in bulk on a conveyor. The flow of bottles is channeled on several sections of the conveyor:
- un tronçon d'entrée qui comporte simplement des guides latéraux entre lesquels les bouteilles sont en ordre dispersé, en vrac ;an inlet section which simply comprises lateral guides between which the bottles are in dispersed order, in bulk;
- un tronçon final qui comporte, en plus des guides latéraux, des guides de subdivision pour délimiter quatre couloirs à file unique de fin de ligne ; - un tronçon intermédiaire qui comporte des guides latéraux et qui est subdivisé lui aussi au moyen d'un guide central pour former deux couloirs dont la largeur correspond sensiblement à deux fois le diamètre des bouteilles.- a final section which includes, in addition to lateral guides, subdivision guides to delimit four lanes end-of-line single file; - An intermediate section which has lateral guides and which is also subdivided by means of a central guide to form two lanes whose width substantially corresponds to twice the diameter of the bottles.
Pour supprimer les bourrages à l'entrée du tronçon intermédiaire, un volet est disposé en amont du guide central. Ce volet ressemble à un « flipper » ; il est mobile autour d'un axe d'articulation vertical disposé à son extrémité arrière ; en plus, il est mobile longitudinalement, c'est-à-dire qu'il peut reculer, avec le guide intermédiaire, pour décompacter le flux lorsqu'il y a un bourrage et ensuite reprendre sa position.To remove jams at the entrance of the intermediate section, a flap is disposed upstream of the central guide. This pane looks like a "pinball"; it is mobile about a vertical hinge axis disposed at its rear end; in addition, it is movable longitudinally, that is to say it can move back, with the intermediate guide, to decompact the flow when there is a jam and then resume its position.
Le mouvement de recul du volet précède son pivotement pour provoquer d'abord un décompactage du flux de bouteilles, et ensuite le pivotement permet d'aiguiller lesdites bouteilles vers l'un ou l'autre des couloirs à file unique.The recoil movement of the flap precedes its pivoting to first cause unpacking of the stream of bottles, and then the pivoting allows to direct said bottles to one or other of the single-file corridors.
Un dispositif de détection d'une interruption du flux de bouteilles est situé en amont des couloirs à file unique, au niveau du tronçon intermédiaire.A device for detecting an interruption of the flow of bottles is located upstream of the single-file corridors at the intermediate section.
Ce dispositif de détection est associé à des moyens de commande du volet, ce qui permet de ne réaliser le décompactage des bouteilles qu'en cas de besoin.This detection device is associated with control means of the shutter, which makes it possible to perform the unpacking of the bottles only when necessary.
D'autres volets peuvent également être disposés en amont des guides diviseurs de deux couloirs unifilaires adjacents, dans leur alignement. Ces volets complémentaires sont mis en œuvre de la même façon, c'est-à-dire après détection d'une interruption du flux de bouteilles dans le tronçon final.Other flaps may also be arranged upstream of the divider guides of two adjacent single-lined corridors, in their alignment. These shutters complementary are implemented in the same way, that is to say after detection of an interruption of the flow of bottles in the final section.
Le volet amont, disposé à l'entrée du tronçon intermédiaire, a son propre système de mise en œuvre, et ce système de mise en œuvre est indépendant de celui des éventuels volets disposés en aval, à l'entrée des couloirs à file unique. Il y a dans un tel système, une multiplication des moyens de détection des flux de bouteilles et des mécanismes de manœuvre des volets.The upstream flap, disposed at the entrance of the intermediate section, has its own implementation system, and this implementation system is independent of that of any flaps arranged downstream, at the entrance of single-file corridors. In such a system, there is a multiplication of bottle flow detection means and shutter operating mechanisms.
Par ailleurs, le ou les volets ne sont actionnés qu'à posteriori, en cas de détection d'une interruption du flux de bouteilles ; ils peuvent aussi être actionnés de façon intempestive comme dans les cas où il n'y a qu'une simple diminution du flux avec des espaces libres entre les bouteilles.Furthermore, the shutter or flaps are operated only posteriori, in case of detection of an interruption of the flow of bottles; they can also be actuated untimely as in cases where there is only a simple decrease in the flow with free spaces between the bottles.
De plus, cette détection d'une interruption du flux n'a pas d'influence sur l'afflux de bouteilles devant le ou les volets ; elle gère simplement au coup par coup, sans anticipation, les problèmes de coincement à l'entrée des couloirs. Dans ce document précité, comme dans d'autres documents tels que les brevets US 2006/0131132 et 4173276, on remarque que les parois des couloirs situés en aval pénètrent dans le flot de bouteilles qui arrivent et que ces parois forment une avancée en forme de flèche ou de sapin.In addition, this detection of a flow interruption has no influence on the influx of bottles in front of the shutter or flaps; it simply manages, on an ad hoc basis, without anticipation, the jamming problems at the entrance of the corridors. In this document, as in other documents such as US patents 2006/0131132 and 4173276, it is noted that the walls of the corridors located downstream enter the stream of bottles that arrive and that these walls form a projection in the form of arrow or fir.
Dans les deux documents US précités, ce sont les parties situées en amont des couloirs qui sont soumises à un mouvement d'agitation pour tenter de débloquer les bouteilles et de les placer dans chaque couloir à file unique et, toujours dans ces documents, la largeur du couloir amont par lequel arrivent les bouteilles, est nettement inférieure à la largeur totale des couloirs à file unique. On remarque aussi, dans le document US 2006/0131132, que les couloirs latéraux de l'appareil comportent des parois latérales qui sont indépendantes de la structure d'agitation.In the two aforementioned US documents, it is the parts upstream of the corridors that are subjected to a movement of agitation to try to unblock the bottles and to place them in each single file lane and, still in these documents, the width the upstream corridor through which the bottles arrive, is significantly less than the total width of single-file corridors. It is also noted in document US 2006/0131132 that the lateral corridors of the apparatus comprise lateral walls which are independent of the stirring structure.
La présente invention propose une table de répartition qui permet d'effectuer une division rapide et efficace d'un flux de bouteilles quelle que soit sa largeur et quel que soit le nombre de couloirs à file unique à satisfaire.The present invention provides a distribution table that allows a fast and efficient division of a stream of bottles regardless of its width and regardless of the number of lanes to single file to meet.
Cette table de répartition présente l'avantage de mieux contrôler le flux de bouteilles et d'harmoniser leur répartition dans les couloirs à file unique de fin de ligne ; de plus, elle fonctionne en permanence pour éviter les coincements de bouteilles à l'entrée des différents couloirs, sans attendre un bourrage. Cette table présente la particularité d'être compacte et elle peut s'intégrer, tel un module, dans une installation existante, entre la table d'introduction et la table de groupage dite table cent pour cent.This distribution table has the advantage of better controlling the flow of bottles and of harmonizing their distribution in the single-file lanes of end of line; in addition, it works continuously to avoid bottle jams at the entrance of the different corridors, without waiting for a jam. This table has the particularity of being compact and can be integrated, as a module, into an existing installation, between the introduction table and the so-called table table hundred percent.
Selon l'invention, la table de répartition est disposée en aval d'une table d'introduction des bouteilles munie de convoyeurs et elle comporte un tapis convoyeur à avancement continu, lequel tapis comprend :According to the invention, the distribution table is arranged downstream of a bottle introduction table provided with conveyors and it comprises a continuously advancing conveyor belt, which mat comprises:
- d'une part, une zone d'entrée qui est équipée, latéralement, de guides et, au niveau de ces guides, de moyens de détection en forme de capteurs qui sont sensibles à la présence et surtout à la pression des bouteilles contre ces guides latéraux, lesquels capteurs sont associés à des moyens de commande pour contrôler et réguler le flux d'arrivée de bouteilles, au niveau de ladite zone d'entrée, par action sur lesdits convoyeurs de la table d'introduction,- On the one hand, an inlet zone which is equipped, laterally, with guides and, at these guides, detection means in the form of sensors which are sensitive to the presence and especially to the pressure of the bottles against these lateral guides, which sensors are associated with control means for controlling and regulating the flow of bottles arrival, at said input zone, by action on said conveyors of the introduction table,
- et, d'autre part, entre ladite zone d'entrée et les couloirs à file unique, une zone constituée de plusieurs couloirs de répartition qui sont alignés transversalement et dont le nombre correspond environ à la moitié du nombre de couloirs à file unique, lesquels couloirs de répartition sont délimités par des parois longitudinales, parallèles entre elles, lesquelles parois sont disposées en face des parois correspondantes desdits couloirs à file unique et elles sont portées par une structure mobile qui imprime auxdits couloirs de répartition un mouvement de balayage circulaire continu, de faible amplitude devant lesdits couloirs à file unique et en particulier devant les parois de ces derniers, lesquelles parois sont alignées transversalement, tout comme la partie aval des parois desdits couloirs de répartition, et la distance moyenne entre ces parois est de l'ordre du quart du diamètre des bouteilles.- and, on the other hand, between the said entry zone and the single-file corridors, an area consisting of several distribution lanes which are transversely aligned and whose number corresponds to approximately half the number of single-file lanes, which distribution channels are delimited by longitudinal walls, parallel to each other, which walls are arranged facing the corresponding walls of said single file corridors and are carried by a movable structure which prints to said distribution channels a continuous circular scanning movement, of low amplitude in front of said single-file corridors and in particular in front of their walls, which walls are aligned transversely, as is the downstream part of the walls of said distribution channels, and the average distance between these walls is of the order of quarter of the diameter of the bottles.
Selon une autre disposition de l'invention, les parois des couloirs de répartition ont une longueur qui correspond à deux ou trois fois le diamètre des bouteilles, par exemple.According to another embodiment of the invention, the walls of the distribution channels have a length that corresponds to two or three times the diameter of the bottles, for example.
Toujours selon l'invention, les arêtes amont et aval des parois des couloirs de répartition sont équipées de roulements du genre galets, dont le diamètre est de l'ordre de 10 à 12 mm et ces galets sont, par exemple, répartis sur une hauteur adaptée à la taille des bouteilles.Still according to the invention, the upstream and downstream edges of the walls of the distribution channels are equipped with bearings of the roller type, whose diameter is of the order of 10 to 12 mm and these rollers are, for example, distributed over a height. adapted to the size of the bottles.
Selon une autre disposition de l'invention, l'arête amont de chaque paroi des couloirs à file unique comporte, de la même façon, des roulements du type galets identiques à ceux utilisés sur les parois des couloirs de répartition. Toujours selon l'invention, la structure porteuse des parois des couloirs de répartition se présente sous la forme d'un cadre qui est lui-même porté et guidé par des moyens appropriés pour réaliser le mouvement de balayage circulaire continu, au moyen d'un organe moteur. Selon une autre disposition de l'invention, les moyens qui permettent d'imprimer un mouvement de balayage circulaire continu à la structure porteuse des parois de répartition sont constitués de deux systèmes de glissières solidaires du châssis, dont l'un est disposé dans le sens d'avancement des bouteilles et l'autre dans un sens transversal, perpendiculaire au précédent. Toujours selon l'invention, le mouvement de balayage circulaire continu de la structure porteuse des parois de répartition est réalisé au moyen d'un organe moteur du type motoréducteur et d'un excentrique, lequel excentrique comprend, par exemple, une manivelle dont la longueur est réglable pour adapter l'amplitude du balayage des parois de répartition au format des bouteilles, laquelle longueur est de l'ordre de 10 à 12 mm.According to another embodiment of the invention, the upstream edge of each wall of the single-file corridors comprises, in the same way, roller type bearings identical to those used on the walls of the distribution channels. Still according to the invention, the supporting structure of the walls of the distribution channels is in the form of a frame which is itself carried and guided by appropriate means to perform the continuous circular scanning movement, by means of a motor organ. According to another embodiment of the invention, the means which make it possible to print a continuous circular sweeping movement to the supporting structure of the distribution walls consist of two systems of slides secured to the frame, one of which is arranged in the direction advancement of the bottles and the other in a transverse direction, perpendicular to the previous one. Still according to the invention, the continuous circular sweeping movement of the supporting structure of the distribution walls is achieved by means of a motor-geared motor and an eccentric, which eccentric comprises, for example, a crank whose length is adjustable to adapt the amplitude of the sweeping of the partition walls to the size of the bottles, which length is of the order of 10 to 12 mm.
L'invention concerne aussi l'installation qui comprend une table de répartition telle que détaillée auparavant et en particulier une table de répartition qui s'intègre entre la table amont où s'effectue l'introduction des bouteilles et la table aval qui comporte les couloirs à file unique, lesdits couloirs à file unique s' étendant en porte-à-faux sur ladite table de répartition.The invention also relates to the installation which comprises a distribution table as detailed previously and in particular a distribution table which integrates between the upstream table where the introduction of the bottles is made and the downstream table which comprises the corridors single file, said single file corridors extending cantilever on said distribution table.
L'invention sera encore détaillée à l'aide de la description suivante et des dessins annexés, donnés à titre indicatif, et dans lesquels :The invention will be further detailed with the aid of the following description and accompanying drawings, given for information only, and in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue schématique, de dessus, d'une installation comportant le dispositif convoyeur selon l'invention ; - la figure 2 est une vue plus détaillée des couloirs à file unique et des couloirs de répartition ;- Figure 1 is a schematic view, from above, of an installation comprising the conveyor device according to the invention; FIG. 2 is a more detailed view of single file lanes and distribution lanes;
- la figure 3 montre la disposition des galets sur l'arête d'entrée et de sortie des couloirs ;- Figure 3 shows the arrangement of the rollers on the edge of entry and exit corridors;
- la figure 4 montre, d'une façon plus détaillée encore, vu de dessus, l'aménagement des extrémités des parois des couloirs de répartition et des parois des couloirs à file unique ;FIG. 4 shows, in a more detailed manner, from above, the arrangement of the ends of the walls of the distribution channels and the walls of single-file corridors;
- la figure 5 représente schématiquement, vue de dessus, la structure porteuse des parois des couloirs de répartition ; - la figure 6 représente schématiquement, vue de face, la structure porteuse des parois des couloirs de répartition.- Figure 5 shows schematically, seen from above, the supporting structure of the walls of the distribution channels; - Figure 6 shows schematically, front view, the supporting structure of the walls of the distribution channels.
L'installation selon l'invention fonctionne pour des bouteilles en verre, en plastique, ou pour des canettes en métal, par exemple ; elle est adaptée à tous types de récipients, flacons ...etc.The plant according to the invention operates for glass bottles, plastic bottles, or for metal cans, for example; it is suitable for all types of containers, flasks ... etc.
L'installation représentée figure 1 comprend plusieurs tables équipées de convoyeurs distincts pour déplacer les bouteilles (1).The installation shown in FIG. 1 comprises several tables equipped with separate conveyors for moving the bottles (1).
On trouve une table (2) d'introduction, où arrivent les bouteilles (1) ; une table (3) de répartition des flux de bouteilles qui correspond spécifiquement à l'invention, ; une table (4) au niveau de laquelle s'effectuent le rassemblement et le groupage des bouteilles (1), appelée couramment table (4) cent pour cent et, enfin une table (5) de fin de ligne où les lots de bouteilles (1) sont pris en charge par des moyens appropriés, du genre tête de manipulation, non représentés. La table (2) d'introduction des bouteilles (1) est perpendiculaire aux autres tables (3, 4, 5) qui se suivent les unes, les autres, sur une même ligne.There is a table (2) of introduction, where arrive the bottles (1); a bottle flow distribution table (3) which corresponds specifically to the invention; a table (4) at which collect and grouping bottles (1), commonly called table (4) one hundred percent and finally a table (5) end of line where batches of bottles ( 1) are supported by appropriate means, such as manipulation head, not shown. The table (2) for introducing the bottles (1) is perpendicular to the other tables (3, 4, 5) which follow each other, on the same line.
Cette table (2) comporte, de façon classique, un couloir qui est délimité par des guides (6), dans lequel lesdites bouteilles (1) sont déplacées au moyen d'un convoyeur (7) puis, avant leur sortie de ladite table (2), ces mêmes bouteilles sont déplacées, dans un sens opposé à celui de leur arrivée, au moyen d'un autre convoyeur (8) qui est accolé parallèlement audit convoyeur (7).This table (2) comprises, in a conventional manner, a corridor which is delimited by guides (6), in which said bottles (1) are moved by means of a conveyor (7) and, before they leave said table ( 2), these same bottles are moved, in a direction opposite to that of their arrival, by means of another conveyor (8) which is placed parallel to said conveyor (7).
La table (3) de répartition du flux de bouteilles (1) comporte elle aussi plusieurs zones :The table (3) for distributing the flow of bottles (1) also has several zones:
- une première zone (10) qui constitue l'entrée, en forme de parvis pour accueillir les bouteilles (1) ;- a first zone (10) which constitutes the entrance, in the form of parvis to accommodate the bottles (1);
- une deuxième zone (10') qui comporte plusieurs couloirs (11) de répartition desdites bouteilles (1), lesquels couloirs sont disposés en lignes, transversalement par rapport au sens d'avancement des bouteilles sur ladite table (3) ;- a second zone (10 ') which comprises several corridors (11) of distribution of said bottles (1), which corridors are arranged in lines, transversely to the direction of advance of the bottles on said table (3);
- une troisième zone (10") qui comporte les couloirs (12) à file unique, lesquels couloirs (12) sont en fait un prolongement, en porte-à-faux, des couloirs de la table (4) suivante. Le nombre de couloirs (11) de répartition est un sous-multiple du nombre de couloirs (12) à file unique ; ces couloirs (11) ont une largeur qui est sensiblement le double de celle des couloirs (12) à file unique.- A third zone (10 ") which comprises the corridors (12) single file, which corridors (12) are in fact an extension, cantilever, corridors of the following table (4). The number of distribution lanes (11) is a submultiple of the number of single-file lanes (12); these corridors (11) have a width that is substantially twice that of single file lanes (12).
Ces couloirs (11) sont portés par une structure (15) mobile qui sera détaillée plus loin en liaison avec les figures 5 et 6.These corridors (11) are carried by a structure (15) movable which will be detailed later in connection with Figures 5 and 6.
L'entrée (10) de la table (3) comporte des guides (16) latéraux au niveau desquels sont disposés des moyens de détection en forme de capteurs (17). Ces capteurs (17) ont pour mission de détecter la présence de bouteilles (1) en rive droite et en rive gauche de ladite table (3) et, par l'intermédiaire de moyens de commande appropriés, d'agir sur le régime marche-arrêt des convoyeurs (7) et (8) pour équilibrer l'arrivée desdits bouteilles sur ladite entrée (10).The inlet (10) of the table (3) comprises lateral guides (16) at which sensor-shaped detection means (17) are arranged. These sensors (17) are intended to detect the presence of bottles (1) on the right bank and on the left bank of said table (3) and, by means of appropriate control means, to act on the operating mode. stopping the conveyors (7) and (8) to balance the arrival of said bottles on said inlet (10).
D'une manière générale, ces moyens de détection permettent de gérer et d'étaler le flux de bouteilles (1) sur l'entrée (10) de la table (3) de répartition. Cette gestion se fait aussi avec l'aide du tapis (18) du convoyeur de la table (3) de répartition ; ce tapis (18) avance de façon continue, contrairement à ceux des convoyeurs (7) et (8) dont le mouvement est sous la dépendance des capteurs (17).In general, these detection means make it possible to manage and spread out the stream of bottles (1) on the inlet (10) of the distribution table (3). This management is also done with the help of the mat (18) of the conveyor table (3) distribution; this belt (18) advances continuously, unlike those of the conveyors (7) and (8) whose movement is dependent on the sensors (17).
La table (4) cent pour cent est une table relativement classique ; c'est sur cette table que les bouteilles sont rassemblées dans les couloirs (12) à file unique avant de partir, par lots, sur la table (5) de fin de ligne. La table (5) de fin de ligne est également une table classique ; cette table comporte des couloirs (19) qui sont disposés dans l'alignement des couloirs (12) de la table (4) précédente. A l'extrémité de ces couloirs (19) on trouve la structure (20) qui porte les butées de décompression.The table (4) hundred percent is a relatively classic table; it is on this table that the bottles are collected in the corridors (12) single file before leaving in batches on the table (5) end of line. The end-of-line table (5) is also a conventional table; this table comprises corridors (19) which are arranged in alignment with the corridors (12) of the preceding table (4). At the end of these corridors (19) is the structure (20) which carries the decompression stops.
Les couloirs de répartition (11) ont pour mission d'harmoniser le remplissage des couloirs (12) à file unique. Ces couloirs (11) sont portés par la structure (15) qui est mobile. Cette structure (15) est animée d'un mouvement de balayage circulaire continu de faible amplitude pour déplacer les bouteilles sur le tapis (18) de la table (3), lequel tapis (18) avance, lui aussi, de façon continue.The distribution corridors (11) are intended to harmonize the filling of the single-file corridors (12). These corridors (11) are carried by the structure (15) which is movable. This structure (15) is driven by a continuous circular sweeping motion of small amplitude to move the bottles on the carpet (18) of the table (3), which carpet (18) is also advancing continuously.
Ce mouvement de balayage permet de décompresser le flux de bouteilles et de supprimer les bourrages; il incite les bouteilles à partir dans une direction ou une autre en fonction de leur position face à une entrée de couloirs (12) à file unique et aussi en fonction du remplissage desdits couloirs (12) à file unique. La figure 2 montre, d'une façon plus détaillée, des couloirs (11) de répartition disposés en face de couloirs (12) à file unique, avec des bouteilles (1) dans des positions diverses et variées.This scanning movement can decompress the flow of bottles and remove jams; it causes the bottles to leave in one direction or another depending on their position in front of an entry of corridors (12) single file and also depending on the filling of said lanes (12) single file. FIG. 2 shows in more detail distribution lanes (11) arranged in front of single-file lanes (12) with bottles (1) in various and varied positions.
Les couloirs (11) de répartition sont délimités par des parois (21) parallèles entre elles, qui sont portées par la structure (15). Ces parois (21) ont une longueur de l'ordre de deux à trois fois le diamètre des bouteilles (1), par exemple.The distribution channels (11) are delimited by walls (21) parallel to each other, which are carried by the structure (15). These walls (21) have a length of the order of two to three times the diameter of the bottles (1), for example.
Les couloirs (12) à file unique, dans lesquels sont stockées les bouteilles (1), sont délimités par des parois (22) parallèles entre elles, lesquelles parois (22), comme signalé auparavant, sont solidaires de la table (4) et elles s'avancent, en porte à faux, sur la partie aval de la table (3) de répartition, juste derrière les couloirs (11).The single-file corridors (12), in which the bottles (1) are stored, are delimited by walls (22) parallel to each other, which walls (22), as previously indicated, are integral with the table (4) and they advance, cantilevered, on the downstream part of the table (3) distribution, just behind the corridors (11).
La largeur de couloirs (11) de répartition est de l'ordre de deux fois le diamètre des bouteilles (1). Les parois (21) de ces couloirs (11) de répartition se situent, lorsqu'elles sont en position médiane, dans l'alignement des parois (22) correspondantes des couloirs (12) à file unique. Les extrémités amont et aval des parois (21) sont alignées transversalement et elles comportent des roulements en forme de galets (23), de même que l'extrémité amont des parois (22) des couloirs (12) à file unique.The width of distribution channels (11) is of the order of twice the diameter of the bottles (1). The walls (21) of these distribution channels (11) are, when in the middle position, in alignment with the corresponding walls (22) of the single-file corridors (12). The upstream and downstream ends of the walls (21) are aligned transversely and they comprise roller bearings (23), as well as the upstream end of the walls (22) of the lanes (12) single file.
Ces galets (23) ont un diamètre de l'ordre de 10 à 12 mm et ils sont disposés, comme représentés figure 3, sur un axe (24). Selon la forme des bouteilles, ces galets (23) peuvent être répartis en plusieurs groupes, entre des ancrages (25) de l'axe (24).These rollers (23) have a diameter of the order of 10 to 12 mm and they are arranged, as shown in Figure 3, on an axis (24). Depending on the shape of the bottles, these rollers (23) can be divided into several groups, between anchors (25) of the axis (24).
La figure 4 montre, d'une façon plus détaillée aussi, la zone d'interaction des couloirs (11) de répartition avec l'entrée des couloirs (12) à file unique.FIG. 4 shows, in a more detailed manner also, the zone of interaction of the distribution lanes (11) with the entry of the lanes (12) with single file.
Les parois (21) des couloirs (11) de répartition sont animées d'un mouvement de balayage circulaire continu, de droite à gauche et d'avant en arrière, comme le mouvement d'une bielle qui relie deux roues tournant à la même vitesse.The walls (21) of the distribution channels (11) are animated by a continuous circular sweeping movement, from right to left and from front to back, as the movement of a connecting rod which connects two wheels rotating at the same speed .
L'amplitude de ce mouvement est de l'ordre de 10 à 12 mm autour d'un point fixe, comme le point P qui simule le centre de la circonférence qui est parcourue par l'axe (24) des galets (23) situés à l'extrémité aval de la paroi (21). L'espace entre les galets (23) de l'extrémité aval des parois (21) et les galets de l'extrémité amont des parois (22) concernées évolue entre une valeur maxi E à une valeur mini e. la valeur moyenne Em de cet espace entre les galets (23) est de l'ordre du quart du diamètre D des bouteilles (1). Pour réaliser ce mouvement de balayage, les parois (21) sont portées par une structure (15) qui est détaillée figures 5 et 6.The amplitude of this movement is of the order of 10 to 12 mm around a fixed point, like the point P which simulates the center of the circumference which is traversed by the axis (24) of the rollers (23) located at the downstream end of the wall (21). The space between the rollers (23) of the downstream end of the walls (21) and the rollers of the upstream end of the walls (22) concerned varies between a maximum value E at a minimum value. the average value Em of this space between the rollers (23) is of the order of a quarter of the diameter D of the bottles (1). To perform this scanning movement, the walls (21) are carried by a structure (15) which is detailed in FIGS. 5 and 6.
Cette structure (15) comprend un cadre (25) sur lequel sont fixées toutes les parois (21), à leur partie supérieure. Ces parois (21) peuvent être fixées par le biais de moyens réglables pour faire varier à volonté la largeur des couloirs (11) de répartition, dans le cas où les couloirs (12) à file unique sont, eux aussi, à largeur réglable afin de s'adapter à différents formats de bouteilles (1).This structure (15) comprises a frame (25) on which are fixed all the walls (21) at their upper part. These walls (21) can be fixed by means of adjustable means to vary at will the width of the lanes (11) distribution, in the case where the lanes (12) single file are also adjustable width so to adapt to different sizes of bottles (1).
Le cadre (25) est mobile transversalement sur un deuxième cadre (26), lequel cadre (26) est aménagé avec des glissières et il est lui-même mobile longitudinalement sur des glissières (27) qui sont solidaires du châssis (30) de la table (3) de répartition.The frame (25) is movable transversely on a second frame (26), which frame (26) is arranged with slides and is itself movable longitudinally on slides (27) which are integral with the frame (30) of the distribution table (3).
Le mouvement du cadre (25) qui porte les parois (21) est réalisé au moyen d'un excentrique (31), lequel excentrique (31) anime le bras (32) dudit cadre (25) d'un mouvement circulaire, lequel cadre (25) se déplace transversalement sur le cadre (26) et il entraîne ledit cadre (26) qui se déplace longitudinalement sur les glissières (27). On obtient ainsi le mouvement de balayage circulaire continu des parois (21) qui forment les différents couloirs (11) de répartition.The movement of the frame (25) which carries the walls (21) is realized by means of an eccentric (31), which eccentric (31) animates the arm (32) of said frame (25) in a circular motion, which frame (25) moves transversely on the frame (26) and it drives said frame (26) which moves longitudinally on the slides (27). This gives the continuous circular sweeping movement of the walls (21) which form the different lanes (11) distribution.
Le mouvement est transmis aux parois (21) par un organe moteur (33), du genre motoréducteur, qui est disposé au-dessus de la structure (15) porteuse desdites parois (21), ladite structure étant solidaire du châssis (30). Ce mouvement peut aussi être imprimé par autre chose qu'un simple excentrique (31). Il peut être imprimé par une came, non représentée, dont le profil peut être elliptique ou autre.The movement is transmitted to the walls (21) by a drive member (33) of the geared motor type, which is disposed above the structure (15) carrying said walls (21), said structure being integral with the frame (30). This movement can also be printed by something other than a simple eccentric (31). It can be printed by a cam, not shown, whose profile can be elliptical or other.
Sur la figure 6, représenté à part, l'excentrique (31) se présente sous la forme d'une bielle (34) de longueur réglable ; cette longueur est réglable pour modifier l'amplitude du balayage en fonction du type de bouteilles. Le balayage s'effectue au-dessus du tapis (18) convoyeur, dans un plan horizontal parallèle audit tapis (18). Ce tapis (18) est visible figure 6 ; il est porté et guidé par le châssis (30) de la table (3) de répartition.In Figure 6, shown separately, the eccentric (31) is in the form of a rod (34) of adjustable length; this length is adjustable to change the amplitude of the sweep according to the type of bottles. The sweeping takes place above the belt (18) conveyor, in a horizontal plane parallel to said carpet (18). This carpet (18) is visible in FIG. 6; it is carried and guided by the frame (30) of the distribution table (3).
L'invention concerne aussi l'installation qui comprend cette table (3) de répartition et en particulier cette table (3) qui s'intègre entre la table (2) d'introduction des bouteilles et la table (4) dont les couloirs (22) s'étendent en porte-à-faux sur ladite table (3) de répartition. The invention also relates to the installation which comprises this distribution table (3) and in particular this table (3) which is integrated between the table (2) for introducing the bottles and the table (4) whose corridors ( 22) extend cantilever over said distribution table (3).

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REVENDICATIONS
1 - Table pour répartir des bouteilles (1) à l'entrée de couloirs (12) à file unique, laquelle table (3) de répartition est disposée en aval d'une table (2) d'introduction desdites bouteilles du type à convoyeurs (7, 8), caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte un tapis (18) convoyeur à mouvement continu, porté et guidé par le châssis de ladite table de répartition, lequel tapis (18) comprend :1 - Table for distributing bottles (1) at the entry of corridors (12) with a single file, which distribution table (3) is arranged downstream of a table (2) for introducing said bottles of the conveyor type (7, 8), characterized in that it comprises a conveyor belt (18) with continuous movement carried and guided by the frame of said distribution table, which belt (18) comprises:
- d'une part, une zone entrée (10) qui est équipée, latéralement, de guides (16) et, au niveau de ces guides (16), de moyens de détection en forme de capteurs (17) qui sont sensibles à la présence de bouteilles, lesquels capteurs (17) sont associés à des moyens de commande pour contrôler et réguler le flux d'introduction desdites bouteilles au niveau de ladite entrée (10) par action sur lesdits convoyeurs (7, 8),- on the one hand, an input zone (10) which is equipped, laterally, with guides (16) and, at these guides (16), sensing means in the form of sensors (17) which are sensitive to the presence of bottles, which sensors (17) are associated with control means for controlling and regulating the flow of introduction of said bottles at said inlet (10) by action on said conveyors (7, 8),
- et, d'autre part, entre ladite zone entrée (10) et les couloirs (12) à file unique, une zone (10') constituée de plusieurs couloirs (11) de répartition qui sont alignés transversalement et dont le nombre correspond environ à la moitié du nombre de couloirs ,(12) à file unique, lesquels couloirs (11) de répartition sont délimités par des parois (21) longitudinales, parallèles entre elles, lesquelles parois (21) sont disposées en face des parois (22) correspondantes desdits couloirs (12) à file unique et elles sont portées par une structure (15) mobile, solidaire dudit châssis (30), qui imprime audits couloirs (11) de répartition un mouvement de balayage circulaire continu, de faible amplitude devant lesdits couloirs (12) à file unique et en particulier devant lesdites parois (22) de ces derniers, lesquelles parois (22) sont alignées tout comme la partie aval desdites parois (21) des couloirs de répartition, et la distance moyenne Em entre ces parois (21), (22), est de l'ordre du quart du diamètre D des bouteilles (1).- and, on the other hand, between said input zone (10) and single-file corridors (12), an area (10 ') consisting of several distribution channels (11) which are aligned transversely and whose number corresponds approximately at half the number of single file lanes (12), which distribution lanes (11) are delimited by parallel longitudinal walls (21), which walls (21) are arranged facing the walls (22) corresponding ones of said single-file corridors (12) and they are carried by a structure (15) movable, integral with said frame (30), which prints audits corridors (11) of distribution a continuous circular sweeping motion, low amplitude in front of said corridors (12) single file and in particular in front of said walls (22) thereof, which walls (22) are aligned as the downstream portion of said walls (21) distribution channels, and the average distance Em between these walls ( 21), (22), is of the order of a quarter of the diameter D of the bottles (1).
2 - Table de répartition selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les parois (21) des couloirs (11) de répartition ont une longueur qui correspond à deux ou trois fois le diamètre desdites bouteilles (1).2 - distribution table according to claim 1, characterized in that the walls (21) of the channels (11) distribution have a length that corresponds to two or three times the diameter of said bottles (1).
3 - Table de répartition selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que les arêtes amont et aval des parois (21) des couloirs (11) de répartition sont équipées de roulements du genre galets (23), dont le diamètre est de l'ordre de 10 à 12 mm. 4 - Table de répartition selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que l'arête amont de chaque paroi (22) desdits couloirs (12) à file unique comporte, de la même façon, des roulements du type galets (23) identiques à ceux utilisés sur les parois (21) des couloirs (11) de répartition. 5 - Table de répartition selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que la structure (15) porteuse des parois (21) des couloirs (11) de répartition se présente sous la forme d'un cadre (25) qui est lui-même porté et guidé par des moyens appropriés pour réaliser le mouvement de balayage circulaire continu, au moyen d'un organe moteur (33). 6 - Table de répartition selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de guidage de la structure (15) sont constitués de deux systèmes de glissières solidaires du châssis (30), dont l'un est disposé dans le sens d'avancement des bouteilles et l'autre dans un sens transversal, perpendiculaire au précédent.3 - distribution table according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the upstream and downstream edges of the walls (21) of the channels (11) distribution are equipped with roller bearings (23), whose diameter is of the order of 10 to 12 mm. 4 - distribution table according to claim 3, characterized in that the upstream edge of each wall (22) of said lanes (12) single file comprises, in the same way, bearings of the type pebbles (23) identical to those used on the walls (21) of the corridors (11) distribution. 5 - Distribution table according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the structure (15) carrying the walls (21) of the channels (11) distribution is in the form of a frame (25) which is itself carried and guided by suitable means to perform the continuous circular sweeping movement, by means of a motor member (33). 6 - distribution table according to claim 5, characterized in that the guide means of the structure (15) consist of two systems of slides secured to the frame (30), one of which is arranged in the direction of advancement bottles and the other in a transverse direction, perpendicular to the previous one.
7 - Table de répartition selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que le mouvement de balayage circulaire continu de la structure (15) est réalisé au moyen d'un excentrique animé par un organe moteur (33), lequel excentrique (31) comporte une manivelle (34) de longueur réglable, de l'ordre de 10 à 12 mm.7 - Distribution table according to claim 6, characterized in that the continuous circular sweeping movement of the structure (15) is formed by means of an eccentric driven by a motor member (33), which eccentric (31) comprises a crank (34) of adjustable length, of the order of 10 to 12 mm.
8 - Installation d'encaissage caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend une table (3) de répartition selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, laquelle table (3) de répartition s'intègre entre une table (2) d'introduction des bouteilles et une table (4) aval qui comporte les couloirs (12) à file unique, lesquels couloirs (12) à file unique s'étendent en porte-à-faux sur la partie aval de ladite table (3) de répartition. 8 - Packing installation characterized in that it comprises a distribution table (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which distribution table (3) is integrated between a table (2) of introduction bottles and a downstream table (4) which comprises the single-file corridors (12), which single-file corridors (12) extend cantilever over the downstream portion of said distribution table (3).
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