Patent ID: 9567124
Date: 2017-02-14
CPC Classifications: B29C,B65B

Claim:
1. A tool changing device for a work station of a thermoform packaging machine having a chain guide for conveying a web-shaped material through the work station in a working direction, the tool changing device comprising: a tool insert; and a tool carrier for receiving the tool insert; wherein the tool carrier and the tool insert are adapted to be moved, in common, to a tool changing position through an upward movement to a position that is higher than the chain guide to allow the tool insert to be removed from the work station at least substantially transversely to the working direction and above the chain guide; and wherein said tool carrier further comprises one or more guide units extending transversely to the working direction, said one or more guide units for holding the tool insert proximate a bottom surface of said tool carrier and guiding the movement of the tool insert while the tool insert is moved laterally relative to the tool carrier and transferred to an operator.