The present invention relates to a packaging unit (2) with a label for products like eggs, and a method there for. The packaging unit according to the present invention comprises: a cover part (14) comprising top, front, side and rear surfaces; and a bottom part (4) comprising a number of compartments (26) for individual products, and a number of cones (28) that are positioned between adjacent compartments; wherein the bottom part comprising a number of ribs (34) extending between at least some of the compartments, wherein the bottom part further comprises a groove (48) between adjacent compartments, and wherein the grooves fire configured to receive part of the ribs of another packaging unit

The present invention relates to a packaging unit (2) with a label for products like eggs, and a method there for. The packaging unit according to the present invention comprises: a cover part (14) comprising top, front, side and rear surfaces; and a bottom part (4) comprising a number of compartments (26) for individual products, and a number of cones (28) that are positioned between adjacent compartments; wherein the bottom part comprising a number of ribs (34) extending between at least some of the compartments, wherein the bottom part further comprises a groove (48) between adjacent compartments, and wherein the grooves fire configured to receive part of the ribs of another packaging unit

System for handling packaging units, comprising: —a pallet supporter (2) configured for supporting at least one pallet (1); —a package feeding track (8) for feeding the packaging units (4) towards a first area near the pallet supporter (2); —a box feeding track (7) for feeding empty packaging boxes (6) towards a second area near the pallet supporter (2); —a manipulator unit (3) configured to move an empty box (6) from the box feeding track (7) onto a pallet (1) supported by the pallet supporter (2), wherein the manipulator unit (3) is also configured to move packaging units (4) into a box (6) supported on a pallet (1) supported by the pallet supporter (2). The invention also provides an innovative method for handling packaging units.

System for handling packaging units, comprising: —a pallet supporter (2) configured for supporting at least one pallet (1); —a package feeding track (8) for feeding the packaging units (4) towards a first area near the pallet supporter (2); —a box feeding track (7) for feeding empty packaging boxes (6) towards a second area near the pallet supporter (2); —a manipulator unit (3) configured to move an empty box (6) from the box feeding track (7) onto a pallet (1) supported by the pallet supporter (2), wherein the manipulator unit (3) is also configured to move packaging units (4) into a box (6) supported on a pallet (1) supported by the pallet supporter (2). The invention also provides an innovative method for handling packaging units.

The present disclosure includes a method and system for collecting data from multiple measuring points within equipment. Once collected, the data may be consolidated and stored in a database remotely. The data may then be used to optimize system performance either locally or across facilities. Such optimization may include determining the proper handling of packages of objects, such as eggs, that are not ideally marked or that are not properly packed. Such optimization may also include the resetting and/or recalibrating of laser systems within one or more facilities based on the data collected.

The present disclosure includes a method and system for collecting data from multiple measuring points within equipment. Once collected, the data may be consolidated and stored in a database remotely. The data may then be used to optimize system performance either locally or across facilities. Such optimization may include determining the proper handling of packages of objects, such as eggs, that are not ideally marked or that are not properly packed. Such optimization may also include the resetting and/or recalibrating of laser systems within one or more facilities based on the data collected.

A gripping device for gripping an egg tray (3A) having a dimpled structure includes a gripping unit (4) that is movable up and down to engage and grip the egg tray (3A) and move it. The gripping unit comprises (4) at least a pair of opposite grip ping members (42A, 42B) which are movable in opposite directions, substantially transverse to the up and down movement of the unit (4), from a retracted position to an advanced position to grip a dimple (31) of the egg tray (3A), and from the advanced position to the retracted position to release the dimple. Each gripping member (42A, 42B) of said pair has a separate pressure operated actuator (46) operatively connected to it. The actuator (46), upon pressurization, moves the corresponding gripping member (42A, 42B) from the retracted position to the advanced position.

A gripping device for gripping an egg tray (3A) having a dimpled structure includes a gripping unit (4) that is movable up and down to engage and grip the egg tray (3A) and move it. The gripping unit comprises (4) at least a pair of opposite grip ping members (42A, 42B) which are movable in opposite directions, substantially transverse to the up and down movement of the unit (4), from a retracted position to an advanced position to grip a dimple (31) of the egg tray (3A), and from the advanced position to the retracted position to release the dimple. Each gripping member (42A, 42B) of said pair has a separate pressure operated actuator (46) operatively connected to it. The actuator (46), upon pressurization, moves the corresponding gripping member (42A, 42B) from the retracted position to the advanced position.

Packaging units for products like eggs, and a mould and method therefore, are disclosed. According to one embodiment a packaging unit for products like eggs includes a carton made of moulded pulp with a bottom part including compartments for individual products, and a cover part including top, front and rear surfaces, and a label made of paperboard.

Packaging units for products like eggs, and a mould and method therefore, are disclosed. According to one embodiment a packaging unit for products like eggs includes a carton made of moulded pulp with a bottom part including compartments for individual products, and a cover part including top, front and rear surfaces, and a label made of paperboard.