Batch conveying unit for a unit for converting plate-like elements in a packaging production line

摘要

A batch conveying unit for a unit for conveying plate-like elements has at least two transport devices adjacent and parallel to one another (13, 14, 16) which are capable of transporting (L) the batches (3, 6) in a longitudinal direction, drive devices for the transport devices (13), and an actuating device for coupling and decoupling a second transport device (14, 28) relative to a first transport device (14, 27), so as to transport (L) a first batch (6) of elements with the first transport device (14, 27) in the longitudinal direction and to leave a second batch (7) of plate-like elements with the second transport device (14, 28) substantially immobile longitudinally when the second transport device (14, 28) is decoupled from the first transport device (14, 27).

主权项

1. A batch conveying unit for a unit for converting at least one plate-like element, comprising:
at least a first and a second transport device adjacent and extending parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction and each of the transport devices being configured for transporting a respective batch of at least one plate like element in the longitudinal direction; a drive located and configured for driving the transport devices in the longitudinal direction; and an actuating device configured and operable for coupling and decoupling the second transport device relative to the first transport device, the actuating device comprising a first coupling mounted on the first transport device and configured for cooperating with an adjoining second coupling mounted on the second transport device so as to selectively transport first ones of the batches separately from second ones of the batches wherein the first transport device is configured for driving the first ones of the batches in the longitudinal direction and to leave the second ones of the batches which are with the second transport device substantially immobile longitudinally when the second transport device is decoupled from the first transport device.