Abstract

A method for automatic joint packaging of at least a first part and a second part, the first part and the second part having different geometries, is provided. The method includes automatically placing a first part on a transport surface with a front side facing in a transport direction and automatically placing a second part on the transport surface with the second part in front of the first part relative to the transport direction. The method further includes automatically transporting the first part and the second part along the transport surface to a packaging device by moving a pushing device into engagement with a rear side of the first part and pushing the first part in the transport direction, wherein the second part is taken along by the front side of the first part pushed by the pushing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 35/40 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by reciprocating or oscillatory pushers
• B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
• B65B 17/02 - Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the automatic joint packaging of in each case at least a first part (10) and a second part (20) in a pack (30), wherein the two parts (10, 20) are of different sizes and geometries, wherein the method comprises the following steps: - first parts (10), which are fed automatically by means of a first feed device (5), are placed automatically on the transporting surface (2) of a transporting device (1), wherein the first parts (10) are placed on the transporting surface (2) with defined orientation in each case with the front side (11) oriented in the transporting direction (T) and with the rear side (12) oriented counter to the transporting direction (T); - second parts (20), which are fed automatically by means of a second feed device (7), are placed automatically on the transporting surface (2), wherein a respective second part (20) is placed upstream of a respective first part (10), as seen in the transporting direction (T); and - the first parts (10) and the second parts (20) are transported automatically on the transporting surface (2) to a packaging device (29) by virtue of a pusher (3) of the transporting device (1) acting on the rear side (12) of each first part (10) and pushing said first part (10) in the transporting direction (T), wherein a respective second part (20) is carried along by the front side (11) of a first part (10) pushed by the pusher (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 35/40 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by reciprocating or oscillatory pushers

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for dispensing goods (B) from an automatic dispenser (10), in which application software (2) is available to a user on an electronic mobile device (1), said software being designed such that, when called, information and selection options relating to goods (B) to be dispensed from at least one automatic dispenser are displayed on the screen of the mobile device (1). The dispensing of selected goods is authorised by means of an identifier (4) transmitted from a server (5) to the mobile device (1), by reading out said identifier on the automatic dispenser (10). The invention also relates to a facility comprising an automatic dispenser (10) with a reader (14) for reading an identifier (4) stored in a mobile device (1) or an identifier (4) specific to mobile devices, the reader (14) being connected to a computer unit (12) which is designed to process information read by the reader (14) and to authorise the dispensing of the goods (B) to be collected, by the automatic dispenser (10), on the basis of said evaluation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• G06Q 20/04 - Payment circuits
• G06Q 20/18 - Payment architectures involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals
• G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services

Abstract

Devices for discharging bakery goods, to be combined with an upstream continuous baking oven, are described. The device has transfer means for transferring bakery goods from a storage unit to discharging means, wherein the discharging means direct the bakery goods to a discharging compartment. The discharging means include a conveying installation and a dispensing installation, wherein the dispensing installation is suppliable by the conveying installation with bakery goods.

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 3/07 - Charging or discharging ovens
• B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices
• B65G 47/64 - Switching conveyors
• B65G 47/57 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from inclined or vertical conveyor sections for articles
• A21B 1/48 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the baking surfaces moving during the baking with surfaces in the form of an endless band
• A21C 9/08 - Depositing, arranging and conveying apparatus for handling pieces, e.g. sheets of dough
• A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements

Abstract

Dispensing units for baked products, in particular, baguettes, and devices for dispensing baked products which include a dispensing unit are described. Such dispensing units can be found, for example, in supermarkets, with a continuous baking oven being connected upstream of said dispensing units. At a customer's request by pushing on a button it is possible for various, freshly baked or crisped-up baked products to be dispensed from the dispensing unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 3/07 - Charging or discharging ovens
• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
• G07F 11/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other supported individually on pivotally-mounted flaps or shelves
• G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
• G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
• A21B 7/00 - Baking plants
• A21B 1/48 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the baking surfaces moving during the baking with surfaces in the form of an endless band
• A21C 9/08 - Depositing, arranging and conveying apparatus for handling pieces, e.g. sheets of dough
• A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
• B65G 49/05 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles

Abstract

Apparatuses and systems are described for conveying and delivering foodstuffs. A foodstuff conveying and delivery apparatus includes a housing in which foodstuffs are conveyed, in particular, to a discharging or output point in order to be removed by a person.

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 3/07 - Charging or discharging ovens
• A61B 7/00 - Instruments for auscultation
• G07F 11/26 - Endless bands
• B65G 47/57 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from inclined or vertical conveyor sections for articles
• A21B 7/00 - Baking plants

Abstract

The invention relates to a dispensing device (1) for holding, presenting and removing baked bakery products (15), comprising at least one dispensing compartment (2), wherein the at least one dispensing compartment (2) comprises: - a feed section (5), which enables the at least one dispensing compartment (2) to be supplied with bakery products (15), - a removal section (4) for removing the bakery products (15), - a transport surface (3) arranged between the feed section (5) and the removal section (4), on which transport surface (3) the bakery products (15) move from the feed section (5) to the removal section (4), and - a measuring device (7), wherein the bakery products (15) pass the measuring device (7) on their way from the feed section (5) to the removal section (4), wherein the measuring device (7) registers the presence of said bakery products (15) and/or absence of bakery products (15) and generates corresponding electrical signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for storing, baking, and discharging baked goods, comprising the following: - multiple stations (1, 2, 3, 4) with at least one respective housing (1a, 2a, 3a, 4a), including at least one storage station (1, 3) for receiving supports (10) loaded with baked goods (14), at least one baking station (2) for baking the baked goods located on the supports (10), and at least one discharge station (4) on which baked goods (14) are presented and removed, and - at least one robot (7) which transports said support (10) between said stations (1, 2, 3, 4). The device according to the invention is characterized in that a support device (16) is provided for securing a robot (7) in a suspended manner, wherein the support device (16) is arranged adjacently to and/or opposite constructed stations (1, 3) for supporting purposes.

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 7/00 - Baking plants
• A21B 3/07 - Charging or discharging ovens

Abstract

The invention relates to a dispensing unit for baked products (B), in particular for baguettes, having a housing (10), which has a front panel (11), and having at least two non-crossing first and second discharging routes (2, 3, 2’, 3’) in the housing (10), said discharging routes running adjacent and substantially perpendicularly to one another and directing the baked products (B) to a dispensing device (7) arranged in or on the housing (10), wherein at least respectively a first and a second discharging device (4a, 4b; 4c, 4d), the second being arranged beneath the first, are provided both along the first and along the second discharging route (2, 3), wherein the first and the second discharging device (4a; 4c) of each of the two discharging routes have in each case precisely one compartment (18a, 18b; 18c, 18d) each for accommodating at least one baked product (B), wherein the compartments (18a, 18b; 18c, 18d) of the respective first and second discharging device (4a; 4c) are located directly opposite one another in the vertical direction, and wherein the first and the second discharging device (4a; 4c) of each of the at least two discharging routes each comprise transfer means (5a, 5b; 5c, 5d), which are each capable of assuming a retaining position (I) for holding back the corresponding baked product (B) in a rest position and a release position (II) for releasing said baked product (B) from its rest position, wherein, when the transfer means (5a; 5c) of the respective first discharging device (4a; 4c) is moved from the retaining position into the release position, the baked product (B) drops downwards out of its compartment (18a; 18c) into the compartment (18b; 18d) of the second discharging device (5b; 5d).

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
• A21B 3/00 - Parts or accessories of ovens
• G07F 11/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other supported individually on pivotally-mounted flaps or shelves
• G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
• G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for transporting baked goods (12, 13, 14) in a device (1) arranged downstream of a continuous baking oven (40), wherein the device (1) has a housing (2) for installing in a grocery supermarket or at another point of sale and wherein the housing (2) has a front wall (3) facing a sales space. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: at least one baked good (12, 13, 14), preferably exactly one baked good, of at least one baked good type, is moved by means of a feeding apparatus (15; 18) accommodated in the housing (1) from a region (21) that cannot be seen from the customer side to a presentation window (25; 25a) that can be seen from the customer side; the at least one baked good (12, 13, 14) is presented toward the customer side for the purpose of observation by a customer in the at least one presentation window (25; 25a); and after a request by a customer by means of an input means (31) on the device (1), said baked good or at least one of said baked goods (12, 13, 14) is transported off by means of a removal apparatus (16; 17) into a region (21, 22) that cannot be seen from the customer side and finally output at an output point (35), from which the customer can remove the baked good (12, 13, 14).

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
• A21B 3/00 - Parts or accessories of ovens
• G07F 11/26 - Endless bands
• G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for discharging baked goods (B) to be combined with a continuous baking oven (3) to be connected upstream, having a supply unit (5) for storing ready-to-eat baked goods (B), having transfer means (4) for transferring baked goods (B) out of the supply unit (5) to discharge means (6), which lead the baked goods (B) to a discharge compartment (7), wherein the discharge means comprise a first conveying unit (8a) and a first discharge unit (9a), which can assume at least a first and a second position, wherein the first discharge unit (9a) in the first position thereof can be loaded with at least one item of baked goods (B) from the first conveying unit (8a), in order then, following transfer into the second position of the first discharge unit, to discharge said item of baked goods (B) to the discharge compartment (7). The device according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the discharge means (6) comprise at least one second conveying unit (8b) and a second discharge unit (9b), which likewise can assume at least a first and a second position, wherein the two discharge units (9a, 9b) are constructed and arranged in relation to each other in such a way that an item of baked goods (B) can be conveyed from the second discharge unit (9b) in the second position onto the first discharge unit (9a) and from there, in the second position of the latter, can be discharged to the discharge compartment (7).

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 11/46 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports
• G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services

Abstract

The invention relates to a foodstuff-conveying and -discharging apparatus having: - a housing (2); - at least one feed device (20) in the housing (2), it being possible for foodstuffs (13, 14), in particular baked products, to be conveyed, preferably in the horizontal direction, on said feed device, - a vertically running shaft (35) in the housing (2), - a motor-driven transporting device (25), which travels upwards and downwards in the shaft (35) and can be charged with at least one foodstuff (13, 14) by the at least one feed device (20), - a removal location (40) in or on the housing (2), the transporting device (25) conveying the at least one foodstuff (13, 14) in the direction of said removal location, wherein the transporting device (25) has at least one platform (30) which can be displaced in the vertical direction in the shaft (35), can be pivoted about a horizontal pivot axis (31) and can be charged with at least one foodstuff (13, 14), wherein the pivotable platform (30) can be pivoted by means of a stepping motor (32; 27a).

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 7/00 - Baking plants
• G07F 11/26 - Endless bands
• B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical

Abstract

A dispensing unit (5) for baked products (3) has at least one transfer compartment (8) for transferring the baked products (3) from a feed unit (4) into the dispensing unit (5), at least one dispensing shaft which is oriented substantially vertically, and a dispensing compartment (7), arranged below the transfer compartment (8), for dispensing the baked products (3), wherein the baked products (3) can be transported in the dispensing shaft from the transfer compartment (8) to the dispensing compartment (7). The dispensing shaft is configured as a drop shaft (6) for transporting an individual baked product (3) purely under the effect of gravity, wherein the drop shaft (6) has a plurality of drop sections (6') arranged one above the other and a plurality of release devices (9), one release device (9) being assigned to each of the drop sections (6'). The drop sections (6') can be released successively from top to bottom by the release devices (9). In a production machine (1) for baked products (3) comprising a baking unit (2) and a feed unit (4) arranged downstream of the baking unit (2), such a dispensing unit (5) is arranged downstream of the feed unit (4). In a method for transporting baked products (3) in a dispensing unit (5) of a production machine (1), an individual baked product (3) is in each case transported purely under the effect of gravity in a dispensing shaft configured as a drop shaft (6), wherein the baked product (3) is transported in a manner dropping in stages through in each case one drop section (6') by means of a plurality of release devices (9) which divide the drop shaft (6) into a plurality of drop sections (6') arranged one above the other.

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 7/00 - Baking plants
• G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
• G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for baking or baking off dough pieces (B1, B2), comprising at least one input store (1) and at least one associated feeding apparatus (4) for feeding and storing dough pieces (B1, B2), in particular dough pieces of different types, a continuous baking oven (20) for baking or baking off up the dough pieces (B1, B2), a conveying apparatus (23) for conveying dough pieces (B1, B2) from the at least one input store (1) through the baking oven (20), at least one output store (30) for receiving and storing the dough pieces (B1, B2) baked into baked goods in the baking oven (20), and at least one dispensing unit (40) for the baked goods. Baked goods (B1, B2) requested by means of an operating unit (46) in accordance with a corresponding customer request are transported from the at least one output store (30) to the dispensing unit (40) and can be dispensed there. The device according to the invention is characterized in that the continuous baking oven (20) has only one oven chamber (22) and the conveying apparatus (23) comprises at least two conveyor belts (24, 26), which run through the oven chamber (22) and which can simultaneously transport dough pieces (B1, B2) through the oven chamber (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 7/00 - Baking plants
• A21B 3/07 - Charging or discharging ovens

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for cutting bread (B) into slices (S), comprising at least one, preferably eccentrically rotating circular blade (14), which is guided between a feed section (3) feeding the bread (B) to be sliced to the blade (14) and a removal section (4) receiving the cut slices of bread (S), and further comprising at least one advancing device (21) advancing the bread (B) from the feed section (3) towards the knife (14). The apparatus according to the invention is characterized by having at least one stripping means (28, 30, 34, 36) in the feed and/or in the removal section (3, 4) which reciprocates in the direction of advance and counter to the direction of advance (P) of the bread (B) or the bread slices (S), said stripping means being provided for carrying along crumbs, flour, dust etc., in the feed or removal section (3, 4) at least in the direction of advance (P) or in the opposite direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/32 - Means for performing other operations combined with cutting for conveying or stacking cut product

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for cutting bread (B) into slices (S), comprising at least one blade (14), preferably a rotating circular blade, which is guided between a feed section (3) feeding the bread (B) to be sliced to the blade (14) and a removal section (4) receiving the cut slices of bread (S), and further comprising at least one device (22, 23, 24) moving, preferably advancing the bread (B) from the feed section (3) towards the knife (14). The apparatus according to the invention is characterized in that in the region of the edge of the tray (5) of the removal section (4) close to the knife (14) a substantially vertical rigid wall (6) projects upward and is stationary with respect to the tray (5), the upper edge (7) of said wall extending, along the bread cutting width, at the same height as or below the bread contact surface of the tray (21) of the feed section (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/32 - Means for performing other operations combined with cutting for conveying or stacking cut product
• B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for cutting bread (B) into slices (S), comprising at least one circular blade (14) which rotates in a cutting plane (13) and is guided between a feed section (3) feeding the bread (B) to be sliced to the blade (14) and a removal section (4) receiving the cut slices of bread (S), and further comprising at least one advancing device (21) advancing the bread (B) from the feed section (3) towards the knife (14). The above apparatus is characterized in that the advancing device (21) is designed such that, between two cutting instances, it advances the uncut bread (B) and then withdraws it such that the actually exposed front end of the uncut bread (B) is advanced across the cutting plane (13) by an advance path (v) greater than the predetermined slice thickness (d) and is then withdrawn counter to the direction of advance (P) of the bread.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for slicing bread (B) and then packaging the cut slices (S) which comprises: at least one blade (14), preferably a rotating circular blade; a feed section (3) feeding the bread (B) to be sliced to the blade (14); a removal section (4) receiving the cut slices of bread (S); and at least one device (22, 23, 24) conveying the bread (B) and the cut slices (S) from the feed section (3) to the removal section (4). The apparatus according to the invention is characterized in that a lifting tray (5, 35) is provided in the removal section (4), said lifting tray being capable of lifting the cut bread slices (S) once they are cut.

IPC Classes  ?

• B26D 7/32 - Means for performing other operations combined with cutting for conveying or stacking cut product

Abstract

The invention relates to an automatic baking machine comprising a loading unit (1) for the especially manual loading of baked goods (B), said loading unit (1) comprising at least one first conveyor device (6) provided with a plurality of preferably peripheral carriers (8) for respectively receiving a plurality of adjacent individual baked goods (B). Said baking machine also comprises an oven unit (20) mounted downstream from the loading unit (1) and having a transport device (22) for transporting the baked goods (B), and a distribution unit (30) mounted downstream of the baking device (20), said distribution unit (30) comprising at least one second conveyor device (32) having a plurality of preferably peripheral carriers (34) for receiving a plurality of baked goods (B) respectively adjacently, wherefrom the baked goods (B) are guided to at least one dispensing compartment (41). The automatic baking machine is characterised in that at least one stationary linear conveyor (15) for the baked goods (B) is arranged between the first conveyor device (6) and the transport device (22) of the oven unit (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 7/00 - Baking plants
• A21B 1/46 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the baking surfaces moving during the baking with surfaces suspended from an endless conveyor or a revolving wheel
• A21B 1/48 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the baking surfaces moving during the baking with surfaces in the form of an endless band

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for distributing baked goods, for combining with a continuous baking oven (1) arranged upstream of said device, said device comprising a plurality of peripheral carriers (6) for storing the baked goods (B), and transfer means (9, 10, 11, 12) for transferring the baked goods (B) from the carriers (6) to the dispensing means (21, 22, 23, 24) comprising a distribution device (21) and a dispensing compartment (24) for transferring the baked goods (B) from the distribution device (21) to the dispensing compartment (24). The device according to the invention is characterised in that the dispensing means (21, 22, 23, 24) also comprise an intermediate conveyor device (22), the distribution device (21) being loaded with baked goods (B) directly from the transfer means (9, 10, 11, 12) and also from the intermediate conveyor device (22) arranged between the transfer means (9, 10, 11, 12) and the distribution device (21).

IPC Classes  ?

• A21B 7/00 - Baking plants
• A21B 1/48 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the baking surfaces moving during the baking with surfaces in the form of an endless band