A method for converting a product group consisting of a plurality of products within a packaging machine and conversion unit for carrying out the method

摘要

In a method for converting a product group consisting of a plurality of products within a packaging machine by means of a transfer device, the products are successively by means of a conveying device in a row of the transfer device is supplied and removed by the latter from the conveying device. A gap in the row of the products is recognized and closed. In this case, it is provided that for closing the gap, first only the of the gap in the conveying direction leading products of the product group by means of the transfer device from the conveying device is to be removed, then the of the gap trailing products by means of the conveying device for the closing of the gap are moved forward and then also that of the gap trailing products of the product group or the complete product group by means of the transfer device is removed from the conveying device. A conversion unit, in particular for implementing the method has a conveying device, by means of which the products can be supplied in succession to a transfer device. The transfer device has a plurality of gripping elements, with each of which a product located in the conveying apparatus is detected and can be removed from the conveying device. In this case, it is provided that the gripping elements with respect to their gripping independently of one another and can be controlled individually.