Production line

The invention relates to a production line, consisting of at least two floor-standing machines, at least between the two machines a Apparatus for line of flushing or cooling liquid is provided.

In production lines, for example, in transfer lines or in interlinked machining centers are known, central locking and provide disposal systems. For example, in a central plant the flushing and cooling liquid processed, the is required at a cutting treatment process. The Rinsing or cooling fluid serves to cool the tool on the one hand and the washing away of exhausted Chips on the other hand.

This rinsing and cooling fluid is then removed from the machine disposed of in accordance and dissipate. Conveniently, in this case have the respective processing machine beneficial Refinements to order chips and other impurities reliably drained from the processing machine will.

For this purpose, devices for the management of irrigation and cooling fluids provided.

In the prior art it is known for this purpose, open rinsing channels to arrange between the machines.

The use of open rinsing channels allows the initiation of Flushing and cooling liquid at the desired location. Disadvantage of this configuration is, however, that the flushing gutter never can be completely filled, as a spillover of rinsing and Cooling liquid threatens, since the surface of the flushing and Coolant always due to the further rinsing and initiated Coolant is uneasy at the processing machines. So it is with these arrangements, the potential power of Flushing and cooling liquid is not fully exploited. Also, the Fluid loss of open label gutters not irrelevant, as in the workshops, in which the production lines are set up, but may be considerable temperatures and the evaporation losses can be significant.

Furthermore, it is known, devices for the management of Rinsing and Kühlfl uids in the hall floor in specially provided Ditches or channels, which are optionally coverable install. Here the known gutters are just in a Channel laid in the floor and with respective floor panels concealed. The loss of flushing and cooling liquid due of evaporation is here already reduced, but such Arrangements otherwise multiply disadvantageous.

The production lines have a considerable weight and the foundation of the hall has formed correspondingly stable will. The trench but weakens the foundation and it must precautions are taken to compensate for this, leading to significantly higher costs in the preparation of Hall, in which the production line is set up leads. Furthermore binds the arrangement of the set into the ground Channel the usability of the hall. For example, if a move planned a corresponding production line, this can only be built in the area of ​​this channel, which inevitably will lead to disadvantages, since this infrastructure is not inexpensive can be changed accordingly.

A further disadvantage with the arrangements of the apparatus in a channel is provided in the bottom in the case of leakages given. In this case, the flushing and cooling fluid runs unnoticed in the foundation of the bottom plate or out into the soil and may cause corresponding damage. To avoid this, are provided for in the floor duct relatively complex and therefore expensive.

There are also chips transport systems are known which at least one absorb part of cooling or flushing fluid with can. However, such systems are also characterized, that they are not designed to be closed. Thereby it is possible that parts of the cooling or flushing liquid evaporate or by spraying the Introduction into the collecting duct cooling or rinsing fluid could get to the bottom of the production hall. The known systems are designed so that a collection channel is arranged on a height level of an additional Installation or mounting option requires which makes the entire affair expensive.

Other systems are known, which also carried a partially open channel guide and lead for the chips and where appropriate, the cooling or rinsing fluid are distinguished. Here a graded training is provided such that the connection of channel parts for the individual Machines designed very complex and that characterized in particular the risk of blockages or Congestion in the angled area arise. The well-known Apparatus of the prior art is also to Removal of chips designed. Thereby, it is not or only possible with considerable technical effort machines, Cooling or rinsing liquid in a known such derive device.

The invention has set itself the task of a production line as described above to provide, the device for the discharge of flushing or cooling liquid is as flexible and efficient.

This object is achieved by a production line as initially described, in which the device is substantially is complete and densely formed, which in the region having machine terminals and the device placed on the ground or above the level of the supporting surface is.

The closed, sealed configuration of the device it is achieved that the degree of filling of the device with respect to the open channels can be considerably increased, since no spillover at the top of the otherwise open channel threatens more.

The risk of sloshing is the invention by Refinement banned. The available cross section for the management apparatus can efficiently and completely for the line of flushing and cooling liquid are used, without running the risk, by leaking irrigation and coolant contaminating the hall floor or rinsing and cooling fluid to lose. At the same time also be the closed configuration, the evaporation losses considerably reduced. Since the line device is not arranged in the bottom is, but at or above the ground, is according to the invention configured production line also very flexible, since this easily dismantled and erected at another location may be, and not limited to the arrangement of a corresponding Infrastructure in the hall floor for the operation of the production line arrives. It must respect the hall floor be provided no additional expenses more if a production line rebuild is, as the production line already the disposal lines for rinsing and cooling fluid line or provided in the line machines includes.

At the same which is above the ground and preferably at the Machine located device to install and maintain, because it is readily accessible from several sides. Possible leakage of the device are thereby directly can be detected and eliminated accordingly.

A system of additional technical complexity, such as the Using known chip conveying systems is required at all to promote flushing or cooling liquid thus, unnecessary completely. For example, pumps, additional Feed pipes for the liquid and filtering or Screening equipment to ensure proper functioning of the Pumping or the Abtransportierens the liquid according to the invention not mandatory. The use of chips transporters and their use as detergent and coolant drain system appears due to the enormous expenses for the This object is not given. Vice versa, it is but possible, the inventive device with a Chip transport system additionally equip.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, that the device is of modular design. The modular Construction has in the assembly, maintenance and dismantling of Means considerable advantages. The arrangement is such chosen so that the modules are individually replaceable or Modules of each processing machine are assigned and as well as the exchange of a processing machine in the production line including conducting device easily is possible.

at least two different types of modules are preferably provided. First, a substantially closed, profile-like Connecting module provided. This preferably tubular Connecting module is, for example, for a closed usable connection of machines. Besides, it is provided to provide connection modules, which at least one having terminal. At the terminal, the rinsing or coolant discharge line is connected to the processing machine. This is preferred, for example, a chip collection hopper or a rinsing channel. It is provided that, alternatively, provided at a terminal module and a plurality of terminals are, when for example a processing machine multiple Waste pipes leading away or a connecting module for two or more, for example, set up in opposition to each other Machines used.

According to a development of the invention there is provided, that the device than on the Aufflurkonstruktion Ground, in particular openable below the machine is trained. This is particularly Aufstellbarkeit with a view to efficiently design a production line and in particular for expanding and / or reacting a such of high importance. The prior art known solutions are either in the ground as a so-called sub-floor construction or on special racks next arranged or on the production line. This requires the a considerably higher expenditure for the production of a such a device and the other is such a configuration then when the production line is an extension of disadvantage to be or implemented. Even when moving into a new Production hall, for example, the cost of production the drainage channels, as in the solutions after they Prior art are still necessary, extremely high. Also the vacated production hall is optionally supplied by the customer prepare, which is also not inconsiderable expenses caused.

Another aspect of the invention is given by the fact that the device is tubular. especially the Version with a circular, tubular device offers the advantage that such tube-like devices They can be easily joined together. serve this purpose simple pipe couplings. For example, it is also possible very dense provide trained quick couplings, means of which individual parts of the device are joined can. Even the maintenance of such a configuration substantially simplified. The main advantage of a tubular Configuration is however in production. There can considerable costs can be saved by such tubular devices in the form of device modules or -segments are manufactured.

It is advantageous if, according to a development of Production line of the invention, a first group of some machines at a first, in particular tubular device is connected. The device is in this case provided as so-called one-pipe version. A one-pipe version is taken to mean that a central Collection or spillway of the device as a single tube is performed. In this device as a one-pipe version can machines or the drain lines are involved. Depending on how high the capacity of the apparatus must be formed, is to measure the diameter of the device.

Is no longer sufficient, a single-tube design, it is according to the invention provided that two or more groups of Machines each, preferably on your own device is connected separately from the other devices, and these devices at least partially in parallel, in particular arranged bundled Gradient. One can this Training as an A-Plus-X-pipe version of Apparatus call. Here you can at the beginning of the device a one-pipe version provide that then to the end or the middle of the production line towards a extended two- or multi-pipe version. This is subject to the respective processing tasks and the thereby resulting cooling or washing liquid. Of course, it is according to a variant of the invention provided that an expansion module for the connection of two is or more devices provided. By such an expansion module then there is the possibility first to use smaller diameter in order, when the corresponding flow rate is achieved, a larger Diameter to be connected to the expansion module. It is This expansion module not only to connect two such Devices is limited, but rather to a Variety of incorporating devices expandable.

As an advantage, it has been found, when the expansion module designed angled, particularly angled in segments is. Thereby this expansion module can be at particular Arrange points of the production line, where a diversion of Cooling or rinsing fluid is required. For example can also serve this redirection to two or more devices in parallel arranged Manufacturing or production lines to form connect.

A development of the invention proposes that an end module is provided which all of the devices of the production line receives. In this final module, for example, then a Laxatives or pumping device in a central Collecting or for a treatment plant the cooling or rinsing fluid may be provided.

In the field of processing machine, the devices or the terminals of the devices through feeds connected to the apparatus itself. This is a dense and easy connection between the machine tool and the device itself given.

It is advantageous in this case if a collecting module for connection the device is provided with the processing machine.

This collection module according to a development of Invention designed as a basic housing, in which the cooling or Rinsing liquid is introduced. The design as a basic housing is preferred, because, and the splashing and leakage also unnecessary evaporations of cooling or flushing fluid be avoided.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the Basic housing in two parts, in particular as a model with a Rinsing tank is provided in a base pan. This is achieved in that an additional security with respect to escaping Cooling or washing liquid is achieved. In particular, it is given that the overflow from the washing tub Cooling or flushing fluid then in the Base pan can still be collected. According to manufacturing requirements and in particular the requirements with respect to environmental protection, it is effective to avoid that cooling or rinsing liquid to the bottom of the production hall contaminated. Insofar as this double security is in the form of training as a basic housing with an integrated Washing tub of particular advantage.

A development of the invention provides that the washing tub at least in the application area for cooling or Washing liquid or on the processing machine facing side is formed W-shaped. By this W-shape is firstly a favorable outflow of Spülbeziehungsweise reached coolant. Furthermore, a given down essential tight design, so that cooling relationship way Rinsing liquid can not spray.

The rinsing tank and the base tub are in the direction of the device ramped. It is of particular advantage if the inclination is chosen with a very small gap. Already an extremely low tendency of the washing tub or of base pan is enough to facilitate proper and safe drainage of the cooling or rinsing fluid to guarantee.

The W-shaped opening area of ​​the washing tub, after a Embodiment of the invention be formed by two V-grooves. The advantage is the same as described previously.

According to the invention it has been found that it is advantageous if the feed as an angled adapter for connection to the apparatus is provided. This particular bend towards the drain ensures a quick and easy Drain the cooling or rinsing fluid because the introduced flushing or cooling liquid in the flow direction is deflected in the apparatus.

Another aspect of the invention is given by the fact that the base pan is provided as a housing for the washing tub. Through this design a double execution is ensured and also avoiding the need of an additional housing must be provided for the basic housing available. This also reduces production costs.

An advantageous development of the production line according to the invention provides that the basic housing in addition at least is partially formed as a leakage tub, such that from the Washing tub overflowing cooling or rinsing fluid is collected. This ensures that even the overflowing not leak cooling or rinsing fluid and can contaminate the ground. The security is a Such an arrangement further increases.

According to the invention according to a further aspect of the Invention there is provided a leakage line via which the leakage derivable from the leak pan. This ensures that the leakage easily and safely, particularly without Dirt and contamination derived cause can be. Preferably, the leakage line it is on a Level below the feed or of the intermediate piece arranged for connection of reception module and device.

It was further found that it is advantageous to provide a central Leakage collection conduit to arrange parallel to the device.

Thus, the leakage pipe is also ensured when the Cooling or Spülflüssigkeitsniveau in the device itself is too high, so that no leakage could drain. The central leakage manifold can in an expansion module or else be introduced in the final module.

The invention is also characterized in that at the Basic housing connect to the lining of the production machine for deriving from the panel descending liquid is provided.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, that the device in cross section as an integral Component is running. According to the invention this aim, a low-cost manufacturing method for this be able to use modules. For example, it is possible to tube-like form modules of the device and this for Example to win in a rolling or rolling method.

Alternatively, it is provided that the device as a welded structure is formed, which structure at least a Lower part and an upper part interconnected by a weld are connected. For example, there are upper and lower parts of correspondingly kinked, canted or folded plate material, to a corresponding contour of the entire device to reach. Upper and lower parts can thereby by one, two or more, especially preferably longitudinally running welds be connected. The arrangement is not committing himself doing that necessarily lower part and upper part in a separate component are provided. It is quite possible, the lower part and upper part to make respectively in a Abkantverfahren and then the already unilaterally related companies and Tops to be welded together. The advantage of Weldment is particular in that characterized a closed and sealed device is recovered.

Alternatively, it is furthermore provided that the device consists of a lower part and an attachable onto the lower part, with this tightly connected upper part consists. For this purpose, the Example suitable connecting means, for example screws be or the like provided. In particular, permits Such a configuration also Umnützung a module by just the lower part is preserved, but the upper part of a Connection Modules with the upper part of a terminal module is replaced. In any case, is also a high Effinzienz, that is, a high utilization of the device available space in the production line achieved, since the liquid level in the apparatus according to the invention is higher than in the open channels in which under certain circumstances a sloshing out of the flushing and cooling liquid threatens. Eventually, the entire possible range in which rinsing and Coolant circulates, encapsulated.

According to the invention it is provided that the apparatus is in Sectional tubular, ie optionally round, oval, box-shaped, So essentially rectangular or fluted is. In particular, a channel-like configuration which is closed at the top of a shell, is low that in the lowest point of the channel as a chip conveyor is applicable to the deposited here to chips carry. oriented the design of the cross section are in particular to the circumstances at the production line and the processing machine to the desired to optimize flow of flushing or cooling liquid. From this resulting possibly other configurations of the cross section, wherein, for example, kidney-shaped or variants the like in cross-section are also possible.

The arrangement of the embodiment of the modules according to the invention so cleverly chosen so that the modules during assembly each other have a gap, the modules but at least at one of their longitudinal ends have a seal, and the seal by the cooperation of the fastening means (for the Connect the modules are used) and the seal in the assembled State close this gap. This results in a easy assembly and disassembly of the device of the invention Production line, since the individual modules somewhat shorter are like the space available, and the seals the remaining gap seal. This results in a considerable relief because flexibly to different Requirements of the production line can react, since the Expenses for removing a processing machine from the Production line including replacement of the device according to the invention is carried out easier and faster. also allowed the thus formed device in a simple manner the Compensation of irregularities in the longitudinal direction, since this through the seal which is to be dimensioned accordingly, is compensated. The assembly and disassembly is easier thus accompanied by an easily realizable position compensation, for the arrangement of the device must not therefore so high Accuracy effort to operate.

According to the invention a supporting means is provided for the device. The supporting means is used, the device to to store. To this end, there are several variants. First, it is possible that the support means a support of the device Allowed on the processing machine or the machine frame. Especially with a principle of a construction module, this is advantageous. Cleverly it is, for example, the connection module supported on this in the field of processing machine and flanges to the adjacent link modules located just outside of the machine tool, whereby the installation and removal of complete machine for example in the conversion of the production line is easily possible. Here, the respective module sags his support on the machine and must not be dismantled separately. It is possible that the device on the processing machine or on the machine frame is suspended or elevated or propped up.

Alternatively, it is of course possible, as support means on the use floor installed positioning feet. In particular, a Such a support means in a region in which a suspension on the machine is not possible to be low.

It is advantageous that a length- or height adjustable support means is provided. On the one hand so that the exact set the positioning device in the production line will. Furthermore, it should be ensured that a low tendency of the device for easy drainage of Liquid. This can easily through the adjustability be achieved.

The invention is characterized in that the processing station or machine (such as those equivalent below be) as machinability, forming, joining or separating machine are formed or the processing machine as Testing, fitting, adjustment, Surface treatment, processing or Unpacking, labeling or a cleaning station is trained. The inventive processing machine sets in no way limited to the stattzufindenden in their processing firmly. All of the above options require processing a positioning of the workpiece. Basically to the positioning the workpiece possible time-optimized and accurately done what - regardless of the actual processing - is achieved by the invention. The invention is therefore for the beliebigsten purpose of processing machine used. On the one hand it is possible that the machine tool actually machines the workpiece, thus machined, for example, converts, adds or separates. In addition, however, it is also Advantage that the machine tool constructed as a test station is to, for example, appropriate edits a catching front of it working machine. It is it is advantageous, as early as possible appropriate tests provide, not at the final inspection, when a plurality has occurred by machining, to recognize that already at an early processing an error occurred and the entire workpiece is Committee. It is also possible for the forming machine as an assembly station. For example it is possible that in a previously introduced bore to cut threads and then into the assembling station in this Thread to mount another component. It is also possible in an assembly station, for example a workpiece carrier exchange perform, so for example another Workpiece carrier to install.

However, it is low, the assembly station for accurate Positioning or orientation of the workpiece provide. Furthermore, it is possible that the processing machine is formed as a surface treatment station. This is used for example for painting, electroplating, printing etc. As machines are also encrypt or Entpackstationen viewed, for example, the workpiece after Packaging completion of the processing, or before processing unpack.

Furthermore, as a machine tool, a means be provided for the identification of workpieces. In a marking station is provided that, for example, Labels or other markings, if necessary, electronically readable indicia such as barcode or Transponder, to the workpiece or its workpiece carrier be attached or mounted or pallet, to personalize the respective workpiece for control. As a rule, is a corresponding identification step (But not necessarily) ahead.

It is advantageous also in that one as a processing machine provided cleaning station or rinsing or washing station is. Often the workpieces during machining, for example, by coolant, dirty, which wash just at the end of a corresponding process line is. Nor is it low, corresponding oleaginous to leave emulsions on the work pieces when subsequently a surface treatment such as varnishing or other Coating, is to take place.

The aforementioned machines are both automatically working systems or as manual workstations in According to the invention be carried out.

The invention is illustrated schematically in the drawings. Show it<dl tsize="15"><dt>Fig. 1</dt><dd>in a top view the invention Production line;</dd><dt>FIG. 2</dt><dd>in a three-dimensional view An embodiment of the Device according to the invention;</dd><dt>Fig. 3</dt><dd>Detail of the connection of the collecting module accordingly and apparatus the embodiment of FIG. 2;</dd><dt>Fig. 4</dt><dd>in a three-dimensional view a further embodiment the device according to the invention;</dd><dt>Fig. 5</dt><dd>in a plan view a detail of the Embodiment of FIG. 4 and</dd><dt>Fig. 6, 7 and 8</dt><dd>in each case a section through the Description of the invention Device according to Fig. 4.</dd></dl>

In Fig. 1 is a schematic production line 1 according to the Invention.

The goods 13 are in a transport path in the direction of arrow emotional. There are several different machines 10, 11, 12 is provided. Between the machines 10, 11, 12, the device 2 for the management of irrigation / coolant arranged. It is located beneath in Fig. 1 the transport path on which the transported goods 13 will.

2 shows in a three-dimensional view of an embodiment the device according to the invention. It is it is a very advantageous embodiment in which the Device 2 is tubular. The device itself consists of several butted modules 20, 8, 21 and 22. At the beginning of the tubular device 2 a connection module 22 is provided with a closure which closed 14th Subsequent to that port module 22 a tubular connecting module 21 on. Then follows again a terminal module 22, a connection module 21 and another Connecting module 21. At the end of the first part of Device 2 is provided an expansion module 8, in the a plurality of devices 2, 2/1 are includable. The representation limited only to two integrations. Of course It is possible according to the invention, a variety of 2 devices integrate in such expansion module. The expansion module 8 is angled in segments educated. The bend is required, for example to the rinsing or coolant flow in a desired direction to steer. At the end of the expansion module 8 includes itself End module 20 to which, for example, conveying and pumping equipment may contain, by means of which the incoming rinsing or there Coolant in a central treatment plant or in can be passed or pumped a collection container. Also Here, the invention is not limited.

At the connecting modules or at terminal 3 of the connecting module respectively a collecting module 5 22 is provided. The collection module 5 is connected via inlets 6, which are preferably angled as Intermediate pieces are formed 61, with the Device 2 and 2/1, respectively. the device is 2/1 in the second part (left part of the drawing) parallel to the Device 2 and also binds in the expansion module 8 on. The collecting module 5 is formed by a base pan 50, in a rinsing disposed 51st The washing tub 51 has a lead-in area 52, which, as can be seen, W-shaped formed angled. This is a perfect ensures drainage of the rinsing or cooling fluid and simultaneously causes the time elapsed rinsing or no longer drain the coolant from the discharge circuit or may splash out. Contamination of the environment of the Introduction region or of the environment of the base pan 50 is thus safely avoided, since the basic housing 50 below a Introduction portion of the machine tool, which does not is shown, is arranged. In addition, at the edge of Basic housing 50 seals can be provided that appropriate for a Tightness care. The formation of the base pan in a two part mold with a built-in washing tub 51 ensures a so-called double security for the prevention impurities or contamination of the hall floor or the supporting surface. The individual modules 21 and 22 and the closure are with couplings, preferably quick-release couplings, joined. are between the couplings 9 course provided appropriate seals so that also a perfect seal is ensured. Of the Advantage of the illustrated embodiment of the invention is such that it is possible to a first group of machines at a first, tubular means 2 to join. The illustration also shows that it is possible two or more groups each, preferably on your own device separately from other devices 2, 2/1 to join and that these devices at least partially parallel, especially bundled extend, are arranged. This embodiment is extremely beneficial and reduces costs not insignificant for the manufacture of such devices.

FIG. 3 shows a detail of the connection of reception module 5 and device 2 according to the embodiment of the Fig. 2. In the base pan 50, a rinsing tank 51 is arranged. The lead-in area 52 is (not visible here) W or V- formed angled shape, in particular the Wash reservoir 51 in the base pan 50 to the device 2 or 2/1 gently sloping downwards formed. Also, the inlet 6 has a slight inclination, but sufficient to allow the flushing or Coolant safely introduced to the device. 2 Below the washing tub 51 is a leakage tray 500, the Part of base pan 50 is. owns these leakage tray 500 a slight slope to the device 2 or 2/1 way. The collected Rinsing or cooling liquid is via a leakage line 501 introduced into a central drain line 502nd This central leakage line 502 can then in an expansion module 8 or be guided into the end module 20 in order to the leakage safely dissipate there. As can be seen from Fig. 3, is the level of leakage drain or the arrangement the fuel return line 501 is provided so that it is below the inlet 6 for the collected of the washing tub Flushing or cooling liquid is. An additional leakage line is also necessary to constantly a safe drainage of the collected leakage easier. As from the FIG. 3 can be seen, it is optionally possible that the liquid level in the apparatuses 2 and 2/1 as high is that the leak could not run or it without a would appropriate check valve possible that rinsing or Coolant would be pressed into the leakage tray 500th In order to safely avoid this is a central leakage line 502 provided to the leakage safe even in case of excessive discharging liquid level in the apparatuses 2 and 2/1. is located on the base pan 50 a connection 53 for cladding the production machine, not shown. These Compound 53 is to exhaust waste expiring on the trim Liquid. This is overall a safe drain from escaping or expiring or abspritzender rinsing or Refrigerant liquid guarantees.

In FIG. 4 is a variant of the device 2 according to the invention presented more clearly. The device 2 is composed of a plurality of modules. Connecting modules 21 are arranged between the connection modules 22nd The terminal modules 22 are preferably in the range of Machines, since these have a terminal 3, the serves the chip collection hopper 31 (see Fig. 8) or the Rinsing channel 32 (FIG. 7) to connect, through the appropriate Flushing and cooling liquids including where appropriate Chips, abrasions or other impurities from the processing machine are removed. In the area of Union 3 thus extends an opening 34, through the Access to the interior of the device 2 is comprised.

The modules have at each end a flange 28 and a Counterflange 200 on the flange 28 of the first module with the flange 200 of the second unit linking Modules cooperates. Between the flanges is a sealing 25 provided.

The variant shown of the device according to the invention Production line has support means 4 through which the device is held. Here, the support means comprises 4 a support plate 40 which preferably at the apparatus 2 at the arranged outside, welded, for example, screwed or is riveted. The support means 4 is for Example of a helical element, for example, a threaded rod or like and allowed in the corresponding Thread of the support plate to be 40 screwed. For connection the device 2 to the processing machine 10, or to other elements, 1 a terminal plate 41 is shown in FIG. imaged. Optionally, auxiliary frames can for receiving the connection plate 41 may be provided by the machine frame or the processing machine 10, 11, 12 independent are.

The connection plate 41 has for example a thread, which cooperates with the screw thread of the supporting means. By rotating the support means is herewith a Height adjustment and adjustability given the particular also for fine adjustment of the gap of the device serves.

In Fig. 5 is a detail of the connection area of ​​two adjacently arranged modules 23 and 24 of the embodiment of FIG. 4. The first module 23 has this end a right angle to the longitudinal extension of the module above Flange 28, the flange 28, as shown at the far end of the first module 23 is arranged.

The second module 24 has a flange 200, the angled is formed and slightly over the end of the module reset adjoins this. This results in a circumferential U- or V-shaped groove is provided for the Seal 25 take.

The flange 200 receives the fasteners 26, the the flange 28 connected to the flange 200th The seal 25 is dimensioned such that it is disassembled from the recess into which it is inserted, is protruding.

During assembly of the modules 23, 24 initially remains a Gap 27, the insertion of the modules perpendicular to the longitudinal extension the modules and facilitates. This gap 27 is then by the cooperation of the fastening means 26, here nuts and bolts, and the seal 25 is closed. Due to the fixed connection with the fastening means 26 while the seal 25 as in the recording hineingepreßt that securely fix the walls of the recess bears and seals. Furthermore, pressing the Flange 28 fully closes the seal 25 and also possible column. The result is a tight connection between the two modules 23 and 24, wherein for the assembly a manipulation gap 27 is available.

The seal 25 is chosen such that also assembly tolerances, for example, different angle or altitude and so on can be compensated without the entire jeopardizing tightness of the device.

Besides the use of fastening means 26 for connecting of the modules, it is also possible to use known clamping rings as they are, for example, for the closure of steel drums known use. The clever arrangement of the flanges and the configuration of the flanges are doing when you close the Clamping ring also pressed together, the flanges and the Seal for sealing the device is compressed in between.

In Fig. 5 is also shown that on the fastening means 26 a support assembly 7 connects, which serves as an end module (20) or also to attach another module. Around for example, to avoid tilting of the module 24, the Support assembly 7 used. The support assembly 7 is here from a plurality of substantially C-shaped profile sections, wherein a first leg of this profile on the Flange 28 rests, and the second leg of the C-shaped profile on a collar 29 of the second module 24 is present. The collar 29 is with respect to the mating flange 200 further from Module edge reset. The flange 28, which flange 200 and / or the collar 29 are on the respective modules 21, 22, 23, 24, for example, applied by a welded joint.

In Fig. 6 is preferably used the cross section of the embodiment of Fig. 4 of the apparatus 2 is shown. It deals , this is a the lower part 201 fluted configured Device 2 which is closed by a plate-like shell 202 is. The device 2 can be constructed in one piece be or by appropriate design and Assembly of several parts assembled arise. It may be convenient that the lower part 201, separated by the upper part 202 produced and then, for example, together verschraub or welded. Adjoining the supporting plate 40 the support means 4 in which height and length adjustable and is adjustable.

In Fig. 7 is a further embodiment of the invention shown. In this case closes to terminal 3 a rinsing channel 32 at. The rinsing channel has at its rear end a Pipe connection on, stands up in the flange 30 of the connection. 3

According to the invention it is provided that the terminal 3 as desired can be formed, he can funnel, flange, rectangular, round and formed so on.

At the flange 30 is an end Umbörtelung is provided a circumferential groove results, in which the terminal seal 33 can be inserted. To seal this area, there are several Possibilities. For example, provided in a first variant be that the seal 33 in corresponding stops is performed and when pressing the device 2 against the rinsing channel 32, the seal 33 is compressed so that it seals.

In the other variant, as shown here, is the Seal 33 due to their own elasticity inserted at the Pipe of rinsing channel 32 sealingly against. This is particularly low, since this arrangement also has a height adjustment the device 2 easily allowed with respect to the rinsing channel 32nd

In addition to the generally circular configuration of connection 3 of FIG. 7, FIG. 8 is a substantially square configuration provided. In this embodiment shown here, affects the terminal 3 of the device 2 together with a funnel-shaped chip collector. The hopper is, for example, rectangular design. The seal 33 has here Also, compared with the embodiment of FIG. 7, another Layout. In Fig. 7 is a cylindrical cross-section, of solid material used existing seal. In FIG. 8 Sealing profile used is somewhat more complicated, since this has a U-shaped structure through which the seal can be placed on the upper edge of the connection 3rd It then joins an end with multiple sealing lips equipped, more elastic range, the lower the seals around the hopper 31st For this purpose, it is necessary that the device 2 is pressed from below against the funnel 31 is what is easily erreichtbar by the support means. 4

According to the invention it is provided that at the terminal 3 a terminal seal 33 is provided, optionally as Endless seal, for example as an O-ring seal, according to Fig. 7, or formed as a sealing cord or a sealing profile as in Fig. 8, is.

The with the application now and later filed claims are attempted formulations without prejudice for obtaining broader protection.

If here, on closer examination, in particular the relevant prior art, indicates that the one or other characteristic of the object of the invention may be convenient, not but is decisively important, of course, already now sought a formulation that such a feature, in particular in the main claim, not more.

References in the sub-claims relate refer to further development of the subject of the main claim by the features of the respective sub-claim out. However, these are not as a waiver of the right an independent subject protection for the features the sub-claims referred to understand.

Features that were previously only disclosed in the description, can during the proceedings as being of inventive Meaning, for example to distinguish from the prior art are claimed.

Features which were only disclosed in the description, or Individual features of claims that a plurality of features include, at any time to distinguish from the state of Technology are transferred to the first claim, even then, if such features in connection with other characteristics mentioned or in conjunction with other Features achieve particularly convenient results.