Tray sealer with exchangeable belt body

摘要

The invention relates to a tray sealer having a feed belt comprising a drive unit and a belt body having a conveyor belt. The belt body is adapted to be dismounted, together with the conveyor belt, from the drive unit without making use of a tool. An exchange unit is provided on or at the tray sealer, the exchange unit being configured for accommodating the belt body when the belt body is dismounted from the drive unit. A corresponding method for exchanging or cleaning at least one of a conveyor belt, a belt body and/or a drive unit of a tray sealer is also provided.

主权项

1. A tray sealer comprising:
a feed belt for conveying trays; said feed belt comprising a drive unit, a belt body, and a conveyor belt disposed for movement on said belt body; a feed device disposed upstream of said feed belt of said tray sealer in a production direction, said feed device for conveying trays to said tray sealer; and an exchange unit disposed on or proximate said tray sealer, said exchange unit being configured for supporting said belt body; wherein said belt body is moveable between a first position being mounted on and drivingly engaged with said drive unit and a second position being dismounted and disengaged from said drive unit and supported by said exchange unit.