Package filling plant, a packing device and method for grouping a packing formation of packages and containers, and a packing device and method for grouping a packing formation of packages and containers

摘要

A packaging arrangement for packaging packages and a method of packaging packages using a packaging arrangement, in which the packages are moved into a receptacle supported on a flexible band. The band is moved to rotate the receptacle to allow at least one additional package to be inserted into the receptacle through another side.

主权项

1. A packaging arrangement for packaging packages comprising:
a grouping arrangement configured to group packages; a movement arrangement configured to move packages into said grouping arrangement; a filling arrangement configured to move grouped packages into a container; said grouping arrangement comprising:
a polygonal receptacle configured to receive packages; anda flexible support band configured to rotatably support said receptacle thereon; said receptacle comprising at least a first open side and a second open side; said band being configured to support said receptacle such that at least said first open side is covered by said band, and said second open side is uncovered and oriented to permit movement of packages therethrough and into said receptacle, wherein the packages are prevented by said band from falling out of said receptacle through said first, covered, open side; and said band being configured to rotate said receptacle such that either said first open side, covered by said band, or an additional open side, covered by said band, is uncovered and oriented to permit movement of at least one additional package therethrough and into said receptacle.