Tool with a sensor chip

Abstract

The invention relates to a tool, especially in a packaging machine, for closing cavities in packaging and/or sealing and cutting packaging. Said tool is raised and lowered by means of a lifting device. The invention also relates to a packaging machine comprising said tool and to a method for automatically adjusting the parameters of a packaging machine.

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       14 . A tool, in a packaging machine, for deep-drawing of packaging cavities, sealing and/or cutting packaging, whereby the tool is raised and lowered by a lifting device, wherein a sensor chip is integrated in the tool, the sensor chip comprising a read/write data memory in which data are stored which are used to identify the tool and/or contain set point values for the automatic adjustment of adjustable machine parameters, wherein the sensor chip is provided in a hollow of the tool.  
   
   
       15 . A tool, in a packaging machine, for deep-drawing of packaging cavities, sealing and/or cutting packaging, whereby the tool is raised and lowered by a lifting device, wherein a sensor chip is integrated in the tool, the sensor chip comprising a read/write data memory in which data are stored which are used to identify the tool and/or contain set point values for the automatic adjustment of adjustable machine parameters, wherein the sensor chip is provided in a hollow of the tool such that unauthorized people are unable to find it or manipulate it.  
   
   
       16 . The tool according to  claim 14 , wherein the sensor chip is countersunk in the hollow such that the data memory is disabled upon removal of the sensor chip.  
   
   
       17 . The tool according to  claim 15 , wherein the sensor chip is countersunk in the hollow such that the data memory is disabled upon removal of the sensor chip.  
   
   
       18 . The tool according to  claim 14 , the tool being provided as a deep-drawing, sealing or cutting tool.  
   
   
       19 . A packaging machine having at least one tool, the tool being used for deep-drawing packaging cavities and/or sealing and cutting packaging, wherein said tool is raised and lowered by a lifting device, wherein a sensor chip is integrated in the tool, the sensor chip comprising a write/read data memory in which data are stored which are used to identify the tool and/or contain set point values for the automatic adjustment of adjustable machine parameters, wherein the sensor chip is provided in a hollow of the tool and wherein the sensor chip is countersunk in the hollow such that the data memory is disabled upon removal of the sensor chip.  
   
   
       20 . The packaging machine according to  claim 19 , wherein an electronic control automatically sets specific machine parameters on the basis of the identification of the tool.  
   
   
       21 . The packaging machine according to  claim 20 , wherein the sensor chip is coupled by bi-directional and wireless means to a transmitting and receiving system, said transmitting and receiving system being arranged on the exterior of the packaging machine or is mobile, wherein the packaging machine comprises a second data memory, said second data memory contains actual values, wherein the set point values stored in the read/write data memory of the tool are used as set point values and compared with the actual values stored in the second data memory of the packaging machine.  
   
   
       22 . The packaging machine according to  claim 21 , wherein the packaging machine is controlled so that said machine cannot be put into operation if the set point values deviates from the actual values.