Method for producing cluster packs

摘要

A method for producing a cluster pack forming containers received in a container stream into lanes of single-track container streams, then for each lane, separating containers from neighboring containers by a pre-determined separation distance, for a subset of containers in the lane, applying adhesive to selected regions of the containers, rotating the containers in the subset such that adhesive regions of containers in the subset that are to be joined face each other, dividing off a pre-determined number of containers from the single-track container stream to form a container group. The method then includes pressing the container group against at least one other container group to form the cluster pack. The adhesive is selected such that a container is separable from the cluster pack by hand without damaging the container.

主权项

1. A method for producing a cluster pack, said method comprising receiving containers in a disordered container stream, forming said containers into lanes of single-track container streams, for each lane, causing each container in said lane to be separated from neighboring containers in said line by a pre-determined separation distance, for each lane, for a subset of containers in said lane, applying adhesive to selected regions of said containers, rotating said containers in said subset such that adhesive regions of containers in said subset face each other, as a result of which said adhesive regions that face each other are ready to be joined upon being brought into contact with each other, for each lane, dividing off a pre-determined number of containers from said single-track container stream to form a container group, and pressing said container group against at least one other container group to at least partially form said cluster pack, wherein said adhesive that joins containers to each other is selected such that a container is separable from a container to which it is joined by said adhesive by hand without damaging said container, wherein applying adhesive to selected regions of said containers comprises applying adhesive to locations on a first vertical level of said containers and applying adhesive to locations on a second vertical level of only some of said containers.