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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for Filling Containers According to Weight

Номер: US20120060973A1
Принадлежит: Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH

The invention relates to an apparatus for the weight-dependent filling of containers, especially bottles ( 3 ), which comprise a tubular neck section ( 7 ) and which consists of a fill nozzle ( 8 ), a weighing device ( 5 ) and a holding element ( 6 ) for holding the container ( 3 ) under the fill nozzle ( 8 ). In that regard the weighing device ( 5 ) includes a force uptake element ( 14 ), a force introduction element ( 15 ) and a deformation body ( 17, 18 ) that is arranged therebetween and that is provided with strain gages ( 24 ) applied thereon. In that regard, the force uptake element ( 14 ) is secured on a machine frame ( 2 ) and the holding element ( 6 ) is secured on the force introduction element ( 15 ). The invention is characterized in that the force uptake element ( 14 ) is embodied as an outwardly lying ring element ( 14 ) and the force introduction element is embodied as a coaxially inwardly lying ring element ( 15 ), between which at least one radially spring-elastic connecting web ( 17, 18 ) is arranged as the deformation body. In that regard, the holding element ( 6 ) is secured on the inwardly lying ring element ( 15 ) therebelow.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Device and method for filling containers

Номер: US20120152402A1
Принадлежит: KRONES AG

Method for filling containers with liquids, wherein the containers are filled using a plurality of controllable filling elements and the liquid is fed to these filling elements starting from a reservoir, common to the filling elements, for storing the liquid, wherein during the filling the containers are transported at least in sections along a circular track and wherein the filling of the containers by at least one filling element is controlled as a function of at least one first parameter characteristic of the liquid in the reservoir and this parameter is determined repeatedly at given intervals of time during the filling operation.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Device for producing containers for liquid

Номер: US20120180439A1
Автор: Christoph Klenk
Принадлежит: KRONES AG

The invention relates to a device for producing containers for liquid ( 10 ) comprising a shaping unit ( 2 ), for shaping plastic preforms ( 10 ) into plastic containers ( 20 ), and a filling unit ( 4 ) for filling the plastic containers with a liquid medium, wherein the filling unit ( 4 ) lies downstream in a transport direction (R) of the plastic containers relative to the shaping unit ( 2 ). The shaping unit ( 2 ) has a feeding region ( 22 ) for feeding the plastic preforms ( 10 ) and a discharging region ( 24 ) in order to discharge the plastic containers ( 20 ) from the shaping unit ( 2 ). The filling unit ( 4 ) has a feeding region ( 42 ) for feeding the plastic containers to the filling unit ( 4 ) and a discharging region ( 44 ) for discharging the plastic containers from the shaping unit ( 4 ), wherein at least one transporting device ( 30 ), which is used as an interface, lies between the discharging region ( 24 ) of the shaping unit ( 2 ) and the feeding region ( 42 ) of the filling unit ( 4 ), said transporting device transporting plastic containers at least along some sections and individually between the shaping unit ( 2 ) and the filling unit ( 4 ). The transporting device ( 30 ) is designed such that at least one further unit ( 6, 7 ) for manipulating the containers into the device can be inserted between the shaping unit ( 2 ) and the filling unit ( 4 ). Said further unit ( 6, 7 ) can be connected to the transporting device ( 30 ) such that the transport flow of the containers ( 20 ) between the shaping unit ( 2 ) and the tilling unit runs via the additional unit ( 32 ).

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Container-filling and weight-related dosing device

Номер: US20120318405A1
Принадлежит: INDEX 6 Ltd

The intended use of this device is for filling and weight related dosing of containers with a cylindrical neck and a ring around the neck. The device consists of connected gripping device ( 7 ) and closed type drawing mechanism ( 3 ). With one variation realization, the gripping device ( 7 ) consists of two jaws ( 8 ) moving in a horizontal plane, mounted onto a supporting plate ( 10 ) and interconnected by means of a spring (H). The changeable fixing element ( 13 ) is mounted between the middle sections of the two movable jaws ( 8 ), attached onto the supporting plate ( 10 ). A protrusion ( 14 ) is shaped at the front end of the changeable fixing element ( 13 ), pressing part of the upper surface of the ring ( 6 ) on the cylindrical neck ( 5 ) of the container ( 4 ). A round area ( 15 ) is shaped at the front end of the supporting plate ( 10 ), used for supporting and pressing part of the lower surface of the ring ( 6 ) on the cylindrical neck ( 5 ).

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

FILLING ELEMENT AND FILLING MACHINE FOR FILLING BOTTLES OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS

Номер: US20130074984A1
Автор: Hartel Manfred
Принадлежит:

Filling element for filling bottles or similar containers with a liquid filler, comprising a liquid channel which is formed in a filling-element housing and which has a connection for delivery of the liquid filler into the liquid channel and has a discharge opening for discharging the liquid filler into a container that is to be filled, and comprising at least one liquid valve, which is arranged in the liquid channel and controls the discharging of the liquid filler, said liquid valve having a valve body provided on a gas tube that can be moved in a controlled manner in a filling-element axis in order to open and close the liquid valve and that acts as valve plunger. 110-. (canceled)11. An apparatus comprising a filling element for pressure filling a container with a liquid product , said filling element comprising a liquid channel formed in a filling element housing and a liquid valve arranged in said liquid channel , said liquid channel comprising one of a connection and an inlet for feeding said liquid product into said liquid channel and a discharge opening for discharging said liquid product into said container , and said liquid valve being arranged in said liquid channel for controlling discharge of said liquid product into said container , said liquid valve comprising a valve body provided on a gas tube configured to act as a valve plunger and that can be moved in a controlled manner along a filling element axis to open and close said liquid valve , said gas tube having a lower open gas tube end connected to an interior of said container during a filling process having a partial length extending through said liquid channel , wherein said gas tube comprises , adjacent to said valve body and over at least half of said partial length , a first gas tube portion having an enlarged external cross-section , said enlarged external cross-section being substantially equal to an external cross-section of one of said valve body and a wall portion that delimits , in a ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

FILLING OUTLET, ITS USE AND FILLING METHOD

Номер: US20130105037A1

Filling outlet comprising at least one claw () extending in a longitudinal direction about a longitudinal axis (A), the central space situated between the claw or claws () and the longitudinal axis (A) forming a housing intended to accommodate a filling connector () of cylindrical overall shape, characterized in that the internal face of the at least one claw () situated facing the central space is of flat overall shape and has reliefs () and/or recesses () of set dimensions, the reliefs () and/or recesses being spaced relative to one another in a set fashion so that they fit into mating grooves () and/or reliefs () formed on the exterior face of a filling connector (), the at least one claw () being able to move transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (A) between a position called the “open” position to allow a connector () to be introduced into the central space, and a position called the “closed” position to allow the internal face of the claws () to engage on the exterior face of a connector (), the said outlet comprising a locking member () able to move between an active position that locks the claws () in the closed position and an inactive position that allows the claws () to move into the open position. 115-. (canceled)1611516221212221222112112151612131516222360111111123. A filling nozzle designed to engage with a filling connector () of a faucet of a pressurized-fluid recipient , including a base ( , ) and at least one claw () extending longitudinally about a longitudinal axis (A) , the central space located between the claw or claws () and the longitudinal axis (A) forming an enclosure intended to receive a filling connector () of cylindrical overall shape , the internal face of the at least one claw () located facing the central space being of flat overall shape and having reliefs () and/or recesses () of set dimensions , the reliefs () and/or recesses () being spaced relative to one another in a set fashion so that they fit into the matching ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

FILLING ELEMENT, METHOD AND FILLING SYSTEM FOR FILLING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20130112311A1
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

A filling element for free jet filling of containers with a liquid charge includes a housing having a liquid channel formed therein, a liquid valve provided upstream of a dispensing opening, and an actuator device for actuating the liquid valve for controlled discharge of the liquid charge via the dispensing opening into a container arranged with a container opening thereof spaced below the dispensing opening. In an open state thereof, the liquid valve forms an opening gap through which the liquid charge flows. This opening gap has a gap width of at least four millimeters. The actuating device for the liquid valve is configured to cause the liquid valve to be in the open state for at least one hundred milliseconds. 111-. (canceled)12. An apparatus comprising a filling element for free jet filling of containers with a liquid charge , said filling element comprising a filling element housing comprising a liquid channel formed therein , a liquid valve provided upstream of a dispensing opening , and an actuator device for actuating said liquid valve for controlled discharge of said liquid charge via said dispensing opening into a container arranged with a container opening thereof spaced below said dispensing opening , wherein , in an open state thereof , said liquid valve forms an opening gap through which said liquid charge flows , said opening gap having a gap width of at least four millimeters , and wherein said actuating device for said liquid valve is configured to cause said liquid valve to be in said open state for at least one hundred milliseconds.13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein said gap width is between eight millimeters and twenty millimeters.14. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein said gap width is between thirteen millimeters and sixteen millimeters.15. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein said actuating device is configured to cause said liquid valve to be in said open state for between one hundred milliseconds and one thousand milliseconds.16. The ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

FILLING DEVICE HAVING A FLOW REGULATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130112719A1
Принадлежит: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS

A filling device for a machine for filling containers, includes a spout having an outlet orifice and a feed orifice, and a feed duct connected to the feed orifice. A first actuating system is able to move a valve, which is mounted in the spout, between a closed position for closing the outlet orifice and at least one open position. A flow-regulating rod is mounted in a sliding manner in a hole in the feed duct and is able to be moved by a second actuating system between a high flow-rate position, in which the rod is located substantially outside the internal passage in the feed duct, and a low flow-rate position, in which the rod extends into the internal passage in order to reduce the passage cross section of the feed duct. 120-. (canceled)21. A filling device for a machine for filling comprisinga filling spout formed by a tubular body having an internal passage with a longitudinal axis, an open lower axial end constituting an outlet orifice, and a feed orifice,a feed duct to supply said filling spout with filling product connected by a first end to the feed orifice,dosing means comprising a blocking system comprising a valve able to be mounted mobile in said tubular body, a first actuating system able to longitudinally move said valve between a closed position in order to close the outlet orifice and at least one open position, anda flow regulation system mounted on the feed duct,wherein said flow regulation system comprises a flow-regulating rod, mounted in a sliding manner in a substantially sealed manner in a hole of said feed duct opening into an internal feed passage of said feed duct, and of circular transverse section lower than a circular transverse section of said internal passage, in order to allow a section of the internal passage to be reduced, anda second actuating system able to move the flow-regulating rod, between a retracted position, referred to as high flow-rate, wherein said rod is arranged substantially outside the internal feed passage of the ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Container Filling Device

Номер: US20130126298A1
Автор: Junk Martin
Принадлежит:

A device for filling containers, in particular bottles or beakers with food products, comprising: an upper main element, a lower main element which are the main elements of the device; lateral elements connecting the main elements; a plurality of support elements continuously arranged at one another without a continuous drive device and provided with receivers for the containers and moved through the device and along the elements and along operating stations; running rails on which the support elements rest while being moved through the main elements; a drive which moves the support elements at least along the operating stations; and at least one lateral element configured as an elevator through which the support elements alternate between the main elements when moving through the device, wherein the elevator includes a exclusively vertically movable lifting device for moving the support elements from one main element into another main element. 111-. (canceled)12. A device for filling containers , comprising:an upper main element, wherein the upper main element comprises at least one running rail;a lower main element, wherein the lower main element comprises at least one running rail;a plurality of support elements comprising receivers for containers, wherein the support elements are capable of being arranged adjacent one another without a continuous drive device and moved along the running rail of the upper main element and the lower main element;a drive which moves the support elements at least along the upper main element; andat least one lateral elements connecting the upper main element and the lower main element, wherein the lateral elements comprise an elevator through which the support elements are moved between the upper main element and the lower main element, wherein the elevator includes an exclusively vertically movable lifting device for moving the support elements from the lower main element to upper main element.13. The device according to claim 12 , ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

PET BOTTLE GRIPPING DEVICE

Номер: US20130193702A1
Автор: Fahldieck Andreas
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

An apparatus for gripping and retaining PET bottles in a filling system includes a passive clamping system having pivotable gripping arms that pivot around corresponding pivot axles and that are acted upon by either a spring or permanent magnets. The first pivotable gripping arm has a first extension on an other side of the first pivot axle and the second pivotable gripping arm has a second extension on an other side of the second pivot axle. The extensions have receptacles for guiding a compression spring and for applying a bending force to the compression spring or to sub-segments thereof These receptacles can be rod-shaped or rail-shaped. 17-. (canceled)8. An apparatus for gripping and retaining PET bottles in a filling system , said apparatus comprising a passive clamping system , said passive clamping system comprising a first pivotable gripping arm that pivots about a first pivot axle and a second pivotable gripping arm that pivots about a second axle , said first and second pivotable gripping arms being acted on by one of a spring and permanent magnets , wherein said first pivotable gripping arm comprises a first extension on an other side of said first pivot axle and said second pivotable gripping arm comprises a second extension on an other side of said second pivot axle , said first and second extensions comprising receptacles for guiding at least one compression spring and for applying a bending force to at least one of said at least one compression spring and to sub-segments of said at least one compression spring , said receptacles being selected from the group consisting of rod-shaped receptacles and rail-shaped receptacles.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , further comprising a first permanent magnet arranged in said receptacles for guiding said at least one compression spring.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising a second permanent magnet arranged in said receptacles for guiding said at least one compression spring claim 9 , and wherein said ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND FILLING SYSTEM FOR FILLING CONTAINERS IN A VOLUME AND/OR QUANTITY CONTROLLED MANNER

Номер: US20130220481A1
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

A filling element includes a channel that forms a delivery opening for delivering filling into a container, a valve arranged in the channel for opening and closing the filling element, the valve being connected by a control valve device to sources for a main and additional component of the filling, and a filling-material section common to the components and forming a space. The element also includes flow meters for measuring volumetric flow of the filling and generating corresponding electrical measurement signals. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for quantity-controlled filling of a container with a filling material having a main component and an additional component , said method comprising during a filling process , controlling introduction of said main component and said additional component into said container through a common filling-material section and a filling element by using a flow-metering device associated with said filling element so as to end said filling process when said main component and said additional component have been introduced according to a required fill volume , wherein controlling introduction of said main component and said additional component comprises providing at least two magnetically inductive flow meters for use as a flow-metering device , said magnetically inductive flow meters being spaced apart from one another relative to a direction of flow of said filling material , at the beginning of a filling process , filling said filling-material section and a liquid space of said filling element with only said main component , said liquid space of said filling element being permanently connected to said filling-material section , during said filling process , in at least one preceding process section , introducing said additional component into a space formed by said filling-material section , said space being selected from the group consisting of a storage space and a proportioning space , using at least one of said flow meters through ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Inspection device for inspecting foreign matter

Номер: US20130233437A1
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

A container handling installation in which retaining and transport elements transport containers in a transport direction and in which filling stations fill containers with product includes an inspection device for checking the container for unwanted foreign matter. The inspection device is integral with the retaining and transport element and includes a piezo sensor. Also included is an evaluation unit connected to the inspection device. The inspection device is configured to connect to the container such that the container and the inspection device move together in a respective direction of movement and in the transport direction.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Controlled container headspace adjustment and apparatus therefor

Номер: US20130239522A1
Автор: David Murray Melrose
Принадлежит: Individual

A sealing and pressure dosing apparatus, and container filling method, including a capping machine ( 102 ) which receives containers ( 1 ). Closures ( 80 ) are applied to the containers ( 1 ) immediately following the raising of pressure within the containers ( 1 ) by a pressure dosing system in a pressure sealing changer ( 84 ). Preferably a cooling system is integrated with the capping machine.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Rotary fluid dispenser

Номер: US20130248047A1
Автор: Claudio Dordoni
Принадлежит: GEA Procomac SpA

A rotary fluid dispenser, comprising: at least a fixed portion ( 3 ) provided with an arched window ( 5 ) developing from a first end (A) to a second end (B); at least a rotary portion ( 4 ) rotating about a predefined axis (x) bearing a plurality of fluid dispensing outlets ( 6 ); a treatment zone having an arched development, which is contained in the arched window ( 5 ) and extends from a fixed start point (C) to an end point (B) determined by the second end of the window ( 5 ); means ( 9 ) for varying the initial angular position of the arched window ( 5 ) with respect to the pre-defined axis (X) in such a way as to vary the extension of the treatment zone.

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

FILLING OF COOLED PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130276936A1
Автор: Schulz Danilo
Принадлежит:

A method for filling a product. The method including the steps of cooling the product to be filled before or after the introduction of the gas or gas mixture, filling the product to be filled into a filling container, and heating the filled filling container after filling the product to be filled, wherein the cooling and the heating is performed at least partially by means of one heat pump. 1. A method for filling a product comprising the steps of:cooling the product to be filled;filling the product to be filled into a filling container; andheating the filled filling container after filling the product to be filled;wherein the cooling and the heating is performed at least partially by means of one heat pump.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the product to be filled is a product containing a gas or gas mixture.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the product to be filled is a beverage claim 1 , and/or the filling container is a container suited for the filling claim 1 , a glass bottle claim 1 , a plastic bottle claim 1 , a beverage carton or a beverage can.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating is additionally accomplished by means of an additional heating device claim 1 , in particular by means of a steam generator claim 1 , in particular by means of hot water or solar energy.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the heat absorbed by the heat pump during the cooling is used for other process steps or is dissipated by a cooling device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein further a cooling medium for cooling the product to be filled and/or a heating medium for heating the filled container is/are temporarily stored in a buffer storage.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooling and the heating is accomplished by means of a plurality of heat pumps at least partially cascading and/or at least partially operated in parallel.8. An apparatus for filling a product into a filling container claim 1 , comprising:a filler adapted to fill the product into the ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

ROTARY-TYPE FILLING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING FILLING QUANTITY FOR ROTARY-TYPE FILLING MACHINE

Номер: US20130306190A1

A rotary-type filling machine includes a rotary body, a liquid distribution chamber, a plurality of filling flow path configuration units, each of which has a fluid path constituted by a liquid path connected to the liquid distribution chamber and a liquid valve and configured to individually introduce a liquid into a container, a filling control device, a liquid supply unit, a pressure difference information detection unit configured to detect pressure difference information between a liquid distribution chamber pressure, which is a pressure of the liquid in the liquid distribution chamber, and a filling atmospheric pressure detected as a pressure of a flow release unit in a filling flow path configuration unit at an arbitrary radial direction position of the rotary body, and a rotation information detection unit configured to detect rotation information of the rotary body. 1. A rotary-type filling machine comprising:a rotary body rotatable about a rotation central axis;a liquid distribution chamber installed at the rotary body and configured to store a liquid supplied from the outside;a plurality of filling flow path configuration units arranged about the rotation central axis in the rotary body, each of which has a fluid path constituted by a liquid path connected to the liquid distribution chamber and a liquid valve installed at the liquid path and configured to individually introduce the liquid into a container;a filling control device configured to control the respective liquid valves and control a filling quantity of the liquid with respect to the container;a liquid supply unit installed at a fixing section and configured to supply the liquid into the liquid distribution chamber;a pressure difference information detection unit configured to detect pressure difference information between a liquid distribution chamber pressure, which is a pressure of the liquid in the liquid distribution chamber, and a filling atmospheric pressure detected as a pressure of a ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Container handling machine having movable transport stars

Номер: US20130313081A1
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

A container handling machine includes transport stars and a container transfer station between adjacent stars. The container transfer station has a drive element arranged between two adjacent stars for moving them relative to each other in a way that results in centers of the adjacent stars being moved relative to each other according to an ascertainable and operationally-induced deviation during operation of the container handling machine.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Method and filling machine for the open jet filling of bottles or similar containers

Номер: US20140014224A1
Автор: Jürgen VORWERK
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

A method for open jet filling of containers with liquid content using a machine having a rotor that rotates around a machine axis. The rotor carries filling stations, each having va filling element, each having an opening and a container carrier. The carrier holds a container such that its opening is at a selected distance from the dispensing opening. Contents dispensed in a controlled manner by the filling element flow in an open filling jet directed toward the container opening. The method includes compensating for deflection of the filling jet due to centrifugal force acting on it when the rotor rotates by causing controlled relative movement between the filling element and the container. As a result of this movement, the open jet cleanly enters the container through the container opening.

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

Filling element

Номер: US20140027015A1
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

A filling element for free jet filling of containers with liquid contents that contain solid constituents includes a housing, a contents chamber formed in the housing, and a liquid valve in the contents housing. The liquid valve comprises a valve body, and a valve opening. The valve body undergoes movement between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the valve body closes the valve opening, thereby locking the liquid valve. In the second position the valve body releases the valve opening and opens the liquid valve. The valve body is moved such that closing the valve occurs without a pump effect on the liquid contents.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

FILLING METHOD AND DEVICE

Номер: US20140034188A1
Принадлежит: SIG TECHNOLOGY AG

A method and device for filling containers with a liquid product. The product is fed to the container by a filling valve and a filling nozzle. The product emerging from the filling nozzle is fed to a directing element. The directing element has a geometrical configuration such that an edge of the directing element runs along at a small distance from the inside walls of the container. 1. A method for filling containers with liquid , which is supplied to the container through a filling valve and a filling nozzle , the method comprising the steps of: providing a guide element having a geometric shape so that an edge of the guide element positioned inside the container extends along and a certain distance away from walls of the container; and sending liquid emerging from the filling nozzle to the guide element.2. The method according to claim 1 , including using the guide element as a diffuser.3. The method according to claim 1 , including guiding the liquid by the guide element at an angle to horizontal against the wall of the container.4. The method according to claim 1 , including selecting the distance so that liquid flowing over the edge of the guide element reaches an area of an inside surface of the side wall of the container.5. The method according to claim 4 , including selecting the distance to be no more than 15 mm.6. The method according to claim 1 , including filling the container with liquid under aseptic conditions.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the container is made of paperboard material.8. The method according to claim 1 , including carrying away air which has been displaced from an interior of the container by the filling operation along air discharge elements.9. The method according to claim 8 , including positioning the air discharge elements in the area of corners of the guide element.10. The method according to claim 1 , including positioning the guide element in an adjustment direction.11. The method according to claim 10 , ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Refillable Bottle For Dispensing A Fluid Product

Номер: US20140069551A1
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A refillable bottle for dispensing a fluid product including a body in which a container for packaging the product is formed, the bottle including a device for dispensing the packaged product, which is mounted in a sealed manner on the body, the bottle being equipped with a valve for refilling the container arranged to enable a product source to be placed in communication with the container in order to refill the latter, the valve including a passage for communication between the source and the container, the passage having a seat equipped with a valve element that is mobile with respect to the seat between a closed position and a open position, the valve element being arranged so as to be mobile between its closed and open positions under the effect of gravity by the positioning of the bottle in an upright position and in an overturned position, respectively. 1. A refillable bottle for dispensing a fluid product including a body in which a container for packaging said product is formed , said bottle including a device for dispensing said packaged product , which is mounted in a sealed manner on said body , said bottle being equipped with a valve for refilling the container that is arranged so as to enable a product source to be placed in communication with said container in order to refill the latter , said valve including a passage for communication between said source and said container , said passage having a seat equipped with a valve element that is mobile with respect to said seat between a sealed position of closing and a position of opening said passage , said bottle being characterized in that the valve element is arranged so as to be mobile between its closing and opening positions under the effect of gravity caused by the positioning of the bottle in an upright position and in an overturned position , respectively.2. The refillable bottle according to claim 1 , characterized in that the refilling valve is equipped with a device for sealed connection of ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Slider Valve Assembly For Aseptic Packaging

Номер: US20150001261A1
Автор: Johnson James W.
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The present invention provides a slider valve assembly for connection to a spout of an aseptically-packaged flexible container for filling and dispensing flowable material. The slider valve assembly comprises a cap member, a valve member, and an outlet member. The cap member has a central opening and is adapted to be secured to the spout of the container. The valve member defines one or more side openings in communication with a central bore, is slidable within the central opening of the cap member and is lockable into a closed or open position. The outlet member is detachably engaged to the valve member and is used for actuating the valve member. The outlet member also defines a hollow interior portion which is in communication with the central bore of the valve member. 1. A slider valve assembly for connection to a spout of a flexible container , the assembly comprising:(a) a cap member having a central opening and being adapted to be secured to the spout of the container;(b) a valve member defining one or more side openings in communication with a central bore, said valve member being slidable within the central opening of the cap member and lockable into a closed or open position; and(c) an outlet member for detachably engaging to and actuating the valve member, said outlet member defining a hollow interior portion in communication with the central bore of the valve member.2. The slider valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein axial movement of the outlet member relative to the cap member causes sliding and/or locking of the valve member into a closed or open position; in the open position the one or more side openings of the valve member being in communication with the container claim 1 , thus permitting the contents of the container to be dispensed through the outlet member.3. The slider valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outlet member has a handle portion for moving and locking the valve member into its open or closed position by depressing or pulling the ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

RECEPTACLE TREATMENT MACHINE COMPRISING A SHIELDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170001847A1
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A shield next to a receptacle-processing machine transforms kinetic energy from shards of burst containers into potential energy, and then dissipates that potential energy. The shield is made of cladding segments that can be moved so as to transition the shield between open and closed states. 18-. (canceled)9. An apparatus comprising a receptacle treatment-machine and a shield arranged along a region of said receptacle-treatment machine , wherein said shield comprises cladding segments that define a protection wall , wherein said protection wall catches receptacle shards that have been hurled from said receptacle-treatment machine , wherein , for formation of said protection wall , said cladding segments are arranged following one another , wherein each of said cladding segments is in one of a first state and a second state , wherein , in said first state , said cladding segment hangs freely from an upper end thereof to form a pendulum , and wherein , in said second state , said cladding segment is connected at an end thereof to said receptacle treatment machine by a working connection with an elastically deformable element , and wherein lower ends of said cladding segments are located at one of a first location , a second location , and a third location , wherein said first location is beneath a level of treatment positions of said receptacle-treatment machine , wherein said second location is beneath a level on which said receptacles rest on bases thereof as they move during treatment thereof , and wherein said third location is beneath a level on which said receptacles are supported on lower regions thereof as they move during treatment thereof.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein each of said cladding segments is lamellar.11. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein each of said cladding segments comprises a tube.12. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein each of said cladding segments comprises chain links connected to each other.13. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-CONTAINER FILLING MACHINE, VALVES, AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

Номер: US20170001848A1
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An apparatus for filling differently sized containers with fluid includes a filling head having a fluid holding area. At least one multi-container filling nozzle connected to the filling head, wherein at least two containers with differently-sized openings are fillable with a quantity of fluid from the fluid holding area without changing the multi-container filling nozzle. Related methods and devices for filing containers with differently-sized openings with fluid without changing a fluid nozzle are also disclosed. 1. An apparatus for filling containers with fluid , the apparatus comprising:a filling head having a fluid holding area; andat least one multi-container filling nozzle connected to the filling head, wherein at least two containers with differently-sized openings are fillable with a quantity of fluid from the fluid holding area without changing the multi-container filling nozzle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the multi-container filling nozzle further comprises at least two gaskets.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the at least two gaskets are positioned concentric with one another.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the multi-container filling nozzle further comprises a lower point claim 2 , wherein one of the at least two gaskets is positioned inward of the lower point and another of the at least two gaskets is positioned outwards of the lower point.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the multi-container filling nozzle further comprises an upper body connectable to a lower body claim 1 , wherein the upper body is connected to the filling head and the lower body has at least two gaskets.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the upper body is connectable to the lower body with a threaded connection.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the upper body further comprises:at least two valve connections; anda gas and fluid valve activation solenoid connection.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising at least two valve activation solenoids ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

MODULATED PRESSURE CONTROL OF BEVERAGE FILL FLOW

Номер: US20200002147A1
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A method and apparatus of filing beverage combines pressurized beverage delivery (rather than gravity feed) with variable pressure control of the beverage flow into the can. By modulating beverage flow and especially beverage pressure, it is possible to fill a can's widget (gas reservoir) with gas with a shorter set of fill steps. In addition, the speed of beverage filling can be dramatically increased compared to small scale systems normally used. Unlike known large scale pressure systems, the beverage bowl may be located beneath the rest of the apparatus and modulated pressure may be used, making for a smaller and more portable unit. 1. A beverage filling machine for use with a beverage can having an open top and a widget , the beverage filling machine comprising:a first fill station, the first fill station dimensioned and configured to hold such beverage can in place for filling;a fill head dimensioned and configured to be lowered to sit atop such beverage can, the fill head in liquid and gas communication with such beverage can;a beverage supply bowl located below the fill head;a pressurized gas source;a first beverage conduit connecting the beverage supply bowl to the fill head;a second gas conduit connecting the gas source to the fill head;a third gas conduit connecting the fill head to the beverage supply bowl head space;a fourth snift line connecting the fill head to a purge;a first variable progressive valve on the snift line;a second variable progressive valve on the second gas conduit;a third variable progressive valve on the third gas conduit;whereby such can may be filled from the beverage supply bowl by means of variable controlled pressure controlled by the variable progressive valves,and further whereby such widget may be filled with gas from the gas source by means of variable controlled gas pressure controlled by the variable progressive valves.2. The beverage filling machine of claim 1 , wherein the gas is one member selected from the group ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF CONTAINERS

Номер: US20190002211A1
Автор: STOCCHI Gabriele
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An apparatus for the movement of bottles in bottling plants includes a frame and a star-shaped structure adapted to rotate on a vertical axis through first moving unit and including at least a side edge, the side edge being adapted to abut on a bottle so as to move it, wherein a scoop is pivoted and placed adjacent on the at least a portion of end of the side edge and adapted to abut on the bottle, so that the side face and the side edge create a continuous supporting profile for the first bottle, the scoop being coupled to a moving mechanism adapted to make the scoop rotate, so as to vary the angle between the side face and the side edge; wherein the moving mechanism includes a cam guide fixed to the frame, a first and second levers coupled to the scoop. 2103416143234. Apparatus () according to claim 1 , wherein the guide () has claim 1 , in a first portion claim 1 , a regular claim 1 , circular development coinciding with the center of rotation of the rotating structure and claim 1 , in a second portion claim 1 , a curvilinear development so as to make the position of the scoop () vary relative to the respective portion of end () according to the position of the roller () on the guide ().31034161434. Apparatus () according to claim 2 , wherein the guide () is rotatable relative to the frame through second moving means claim 2 , so as to adjust the different positions of the scoop () relative to the respective portion of end () according to the position of the guide () with respect to the frame.41012. Apparatus () according to claim 1 , wherein the position of the star-shaped structure () relative to the frame is adjustable through second moving means claim 1 , so as to set up the apparatus according to the diameter of the bottles to be moved.51015141614. Apparatus () according to claim 1 , wherein the side edge () of the portion of end () and the side face of the scoop () fixed to the portion of end () show together claim 1 , substantially claim 1 , a V-shape self ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

FILLING UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING AN ARTICLE WITH A POURABLE PRODUCT

Номер: US20190002262A1
Автор: Cenci Mattia
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There is disclosed a filling unit () for contact filling an article () with a still pourable product, comprising: a tank () with a first region () fillable with pourable product and a second region () fillable with a first aeriform; a filling device () for contact filling a respective article (); a first valve (), which may be set either in a first open configuration allowing the fluidic connection between first region () of tank () and article () or in a first closed configuration in which it prevents the fluidic connection between first region () and article (); a first fluidic line () partly defined by filling device () for allowing the escape of a second aeriform contained inside article () when first valve () is in first open configuration and article () is in contact with filling device (); a second valve (), which can be selectively set either in a second open configuration in which it allows second aeriform to flow along first fluidic line () when first valve () is in first open configuration or in a second closed configuration in which it prevents second aeriform from flowing along first fluidic line (); a cabinet () enclosing at least in part filling unit () and having an inner volume () which defines a sterile environment; a second fluidic line () fluidly connected with first fluidic line (); and a third valve () arranged along second fluidic line (), and which can be selectively arranged in a third configuration in which it fluidly connects second fluidic line () with inner volume () of cabinet (). 1. A filling unit for filling an article with a pourable product , comprising:a tank having a first region fillable with the pourable product and a second region fillable with a first gas;at least one filling device for filling the article;at least one first valve configured to move between a first open configuration to allow fluid communication between the first region of the tank and the article, so as to fill the article with the pourable product, and a ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus, method and system for reducing the oxygen content in a product container

Номер: US20150007906A1
Принадлежит: NOMACORC LLC

An apparatus is disclosed for reducing the oxygen content in a product container having a closure, wherein the product container is filled with a liquid product, comprising at least one first injection nozzle arrangement configured to inert the product container by injecting the inert gas stream into the filled product container solely at an edge region of an opening of the filled product container.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

CONTROLLED CONTAINER HEADSPACE ADJUSTMENT AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

Номер: US20170008745A1
Автор: Melrose David Murray
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A sealing and pressure dosing apparatus, and container filling method, including a capping machine () which receives containers (). Closures () are applied to the containers () immediately following the raising of pressure within the containers () by a pressure dosing system in a pressure sealing chamber (). Preferably a cooling system is integrated with the capping machine. 1. A sealing and pressure dosing apparatus , including a sealing machine including a driven turret for serially receiving a plurality of containers , at least one sealing head for applying seals to said containers as said containers are moved about in a path by said turret , a pressure sealing chamber for isolating a neck finish end of said containers and accessing the headspace of said containers , said pressure sealing chamber providing a pressure dosing system for raising the pressure within said containers received by said sealing machine prior to sealing by a respective seal applied thereto , said pressure dosing system being integrated with the sealing machine , said apparatus being further provided with a container cooling system to bring at least part of an outside wall of the container to a temperature below approximately 75 degrees C.2. A sealing and pressure dosing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said sealing machine is rotary and said driven turret is rotatable claim 1 , said containers being moved in a substantially circular path.3. A sealing and pressure dosing apparatus as claimed in or claim 1 , wherein said pressure is raised immediately prior to the sealing by a respective seal.4. A sealing and pressure dosing apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said sealing machine is a capping machine claim 3 , and said seals are caps or closures.5. A capping and pressure dosing apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said containers are filled with a heated liquid above 80 degrees C.6. A capping and pressure dosing apparatus as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said container ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Filling system and filling machine

Номер: US20160009535A1
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

An apparatus for processing containers includes a container-filling system having filling-point pairs in which each filling point has a filling element. Each filling element has a channel formed in a housing, a liquid valve in the channel that controls flow through a dispensing opening. The filling system also has internal and external gas-paths that are internal and external relative to the filling elements. These gas paths connect to each other. A gas-path control-valve controls the external path. Nothing controls the internal path. A stand-alone control module contains part of the external gas-path and the gas-path control-valve.

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

TRANSFER STAR-WHEEL FOR CONTAINERS OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL

Номер: US20220024704A1
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Transfer star-wheel () for containers () of thermoplastic material, comprising: 111-. (canceled)121100. Transfer star-wheel () for containers () of thermoplastic material , comprising:{'b': 2', '100', '100', '3', '2', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '4', '3', '3', '4', '2, 'i': b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'a rotary carousel () bearing a plurality of supporting stations (S) for supporting the containers () by their neck (), in each supporting station (S) being provided a pliers () hinged to the rotary carousel () at a hinge axis (AA) in such a way that it assumes at least a first configuration in which the pliers () is fixed, that means it cannot rotate about its hinge axis (AA), and a second configuration in which the pliers () can oscillate about its hinge axis (AA), each pliers () comprising two jaws (, ) and a plate () to which said jaws (, ) are integrally fixed, said plate () being hinged to the rotary carousel () at said hinge axis (AA);'}{'b': 3', '7', '4', '4', '7', '4, 'i': a', 'a, 'a cam kinematic motion that is operatively active on each pliers () for maintaining it in the first configuration, wherein said cam kinematic motion comprises a roller () coupled to a perimeter recess () of said plate () in such a way that said roller () can slide on said perimeter recess ();'}{'b': 8', '3', '9', '10', '3', '3, 'a reactivating device () for each pliers (), that comprises elastic means (, ) operatively active on the pliers () to bring it from the second to the first configuration following an accidental event that deactivated the pliers ().'}13144a. Transfer star-wheel () according to claim 12 , wherein said perimeter recess () is a curvilinear recess obtained on the edge of said plate ().14145811121191095111012. Transfer star-wheel () according to claim 12 , wherein said plate () is provided with a pin () claim 12 , said reactivating device () comprising a further pin () and an articulated arm () that connects the further pin () to the cam kinematic motion claim 12 , said ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

FILLER SPOUT WITH LEAK LIMITATION

Номер: US20180009645A1
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A filler spout including a tubular body having mounted therein a valve member extending facing a valve seat and a secondary shutter arranged in a distribution chamber downstream from the valve member and rigidly connected thereto with a small amount of axial clearance between the valve member and the secondary shutter, and a movable portion of an actuator being coupled to the valve member in order to move it between an extreme closure position and an extreme opening position. The valve member possesses an intermediate closure position and includes a portion that is received in a bore opening out into the distribution chamber in order to form a suction system when the valve member is moved from the extreme closure position to the intermediate closure position. 1. A filler spout comprising a tubular body having mounted therein a valve member extending facing a valve seat and a secondary shutter arranged in a distribution chamber downstream from the valve member and rigidly connected thereto with a small amount of axial clearance between the valve member and the secondary shutter , and a movable portion of an actuator being coupled to the valve member in order to move it between an extreme closure position and an extreme opening position , wherein the valve member possesses an intermediate closure position and wherein the valve member comprises a portion that is received in a bore opening out into the distribution chamber in order to form a suction system when the valve member is moved from the extreme closure position to the intermediate closure position.2. The filler spout according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator is connected to a metering unit arranged to determine a quantity of liquid delivered by the spout and to control the actuator as a function of the determined quantity.3. The filler spout according to claim 2 , wherein the actuator is a rotary electric motor connected to the movable portion by a mechanism for transforming rotary motion into movement in ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Fill Valve Assembly for Filler Device and Associated Method of Use

Номер: US20210009397A1
Автор: Eding Lon, Fogg Michael
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A fill valve assembly for use in association with a filler device including: a vent tube; a valve housing; a valve sleeve; and a quick start seal member, wherein: (1) the vent tube is positioned at least partially within the valve housing and the valve sleeve, (2) the valve housing is in communication with the filler device, (3) the valve sleeve is positioned at least partially within the valve housing, (4) the quick start seal member is positioned within the valve housing; and (5) the fill valve assembly is configured for precluding filling start lag during normal operation of the filler device. 1. A fill valve assembly for use in association with a filler device , comprising:a vent tube, a valve housing, a valve sleeve, and a quick start seal member;wherein the vent tube is positioned at least partially within the valve housing, and the valve sleeve;wherein the valve housing is in communication with the filler device;wherein the valve sleeve is positioned at least partially within the valve housing;wherein the quick start seal member is positioned within the valve housing; andmeans for precluding filling start lag during normal operation of the filling device.2. The fill valve assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the filling start lag preclusion means comprises the quick start seal member being displaceable along the vent tube within the valve housing.3. The fill valve assembly according to claim 2 , wherein when the fill valve assembly is in a first open position claim 2 , the quick start seal member contacts an upper wall of the valve housing claim 2 , and when the fill valve assembly is in a second open position claim 2 , the quick start seal member contacts a lower displacement stop member of the vent tube.4. The fill valve assembly according to claim 1 , wherein when the fill valve assembly is in a first open position claim 1 , the quick start seal member contacts an upper wall of the valve housing claim 1 , and when the fill valve assembly is in a second ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Filling device

Номер: US20150013832A1
Автор: Antonio Riggio
Принадлежит: SMI SpA

The present invention relates to a filling device for food product packaging plants in special containers. Particularly, the invention relates to a filling device of the electronic type, in which a contact between the valve and the container to be filled does not occur. Specifically, the invention relates to the beverage bottling field. Particularly, the present invention relates to a filling device ( 1 ) comprising a valve body ( 2 ) in which a dispensing duct ( 3 ) for a filling fluid is obtained, the dispensing duct ( 3 ) ending inferiorly with a dispensing nozzle ( 4 ), in which the lower portion ( 2′ ) of the valve body ( 2 ) comprises a sleeve ( 13 ) surrounding the dispensing nozzle ( 4 ), so as to create an annular chamber ( 14 ) between the outer surface of the dispensing nozzle ( 4 ) and the inner surface of the sleeve ( 13 ), characterized in that said sleeve ( 13 ) is connected to a sanitization duct ( 15 ) which is arranged in flow communication with a source ( 19 ) of a gaseous sanitization fluid.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTOMATED FILLING OF CARTRIDGE ARRAY WITH VISCOUS LIQUID UTILIZING ANNULAR NOZZLES

Номер: US20220033124A1
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A system to automate the filling of electronic vape cartridges with viscous liquid. The system includes an enclosure sealed with removable panels for maintenance access, compartments to interface cartridges and liquids with the internal mechanisms, and an external human machine interface. The internal mechanisms utilize thermally insulative annular nozzles and a thermal control system to diminish the internal friction of the liquid to facilitate consistent transfer of liquid between a reservoir, heated by a heated bed, syringe assembly, comprising a heating element along a raceway, and empty cartridges inserted into the system. This system is capable of filling approximately 100 cartridges per minute, and may interface with cartridges of various configurations and formulations of varying composition and characteristics. 1. A system for filling cartridges with viscous liquid , the system comprising: a threaded base;', 'a shoulder to seal the nozzle with a gasket;', 'a polyhedron center body; and', 'an annular cross section having a tip., 'a plurality of annular nozzles each comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tip has a hydraulic diameter greater than 1.0.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the polyhedron center body is made from thermally insulative material.4. The system of further comprisinga top plunger assembly; anda bottom syringe assembly, wherein the plurality of annular nozzles are coupled to the bottom block assembly.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the top plunger assembly comprises:a metallic block with mounting locations;a gantry for positioning the metallic block vertically within the system; andstanchions along which the gantry traverses.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the bottom syringe assembly comprises:a metal block with an array of bores;a raceway and heating element to facilitate heating;a plurality of thermistors for temperature sensing; andthreaded mounting locations for attachment of the annular nozzles.7. The system of further ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

CARBONATION MACHINE AND A GAS CANISTER FOR A CARBONATION MACHINE

Номер: US20220033238A1
Принадлежит: SODASTREAM INDUSTRIES LTD

A carbonation machine may include a carbonation head, a holder that is configured to hold a gas canister, the holder comprising a connector with a socket configured to enable linear insertion of a valve of the canister into the socket, the socket including a seal with at least one lateral opening to enable fluidic flow between one or more laterally oriented ports of the valve and a conduit of the holder while preventing leakage of gas from the fluidic flow, and a holding mechanism configured to hold a lateral projection from the canister after insertion of the valve into the socket such that the valve remains in the socket, and an activation mechanism configured to operate the valve to release the gas from the canister when inserted into the socket so as to enable the gas to flow via the conduit to the carbonation head 1. A carbonation machine comprising:a carbonation head;a holder configured to hold a gas canister, the holder comprising a connector with a socket configured to enable linear insertion of a valve of the canister into the socket, the socket including a seal with at least one lateral opening to enable fluidic flow between one or more laterally oriented ports of the valve and a conduit of the holder while preventing leakage of gas from the fluidic flow, and a holding mechanism configured to hold a lateral projection from the canister after insertion of the valve into the socket such that the valve remains in the socket; andan activation mechanism configured to operate the valve to release the gas from the canister when inserted into the socket so as to enable the gas to flow via the conduit to the carbonation head.2. The carbonation machine of claim 1 , wherein the seal comprises two gaskets claim 1 , the lateral opening comprising a gap between the two gaskets.3. The carbonation machine of claim 2 , wherein each of the two gaskets is shaped its the form of an O-ring with flattened faces.4. The carbonation machine of claim 2 , wherein each of the two ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING THERMOPLASTIC CONTAINERS USING A PULSED ELECTRON BEAM AND A MOBILE REFLECTOR

Номер: US20180015191A1
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Disclosed is a device and a method for sterilizing thermoplastic containers using a pulsed beam of electrons which is formed of a succession of pulses each having an emission time which is less than 100 ns and an intensity which is greater than 1 kA so as to sterilize, through a wall of the container, at least the inside of the container. A reflector mounted with the ability to move axially relative to the container is included. 112121001182012. Method for sterilizing containers () made of thermoplastic material comprising at least one irradiation step consisting in irradiating a container () from the outside by means of a pulsed electron beam (F) that is formed by a series of pulses , each having a duration (d) of emission of less than ns and an intensity (i) of greater than kA to sterilize through a wall () of the container the inside () of said container ().2. Sterilization method according to claim 1 , wherein said pulsed electron beam (F) is emitted with claim 1 , between two successive pulses claim 1 , a time interval (T) that is greater than 3 ms.3. Sterilization method according to claim 1 , wherein said pulsed electron beam (F) has energy claim 1 , so-called low energy claim 1 , of less than 500 KeV.41612. Sterilization method according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises a step that consists in axially inserting a reflector () inside of the container () to be sterilized.510101416121418122012. Sterilization device () for the implementation of the sterilization method according to claim 1 , wherein said sterilization device () comprises at least one emitter () of a pulsed electron beam (F) and an associated reflector () inserted axially at least partially inside said container () to reflect selectively all or part of said pulsed electron beam (F) emitted by said emitter () from the outside claim 1 , through a wall () of the container claim 1 , to irradiate said container () so as to sterilize at least the inside () of said container (). ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20170015540A1
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A machine for filling containers, each container having a longitudinal axis, the machine comprising: a conveying device; at least one handling unit including a support device configured to receive and retain a container and at least one filling device selectively activated for feeding a pourable product into the container while the at least one handling unit travels along the transfer path; a pressurizing circuit; a decompression circuit; at least one actuating device; and a control unit configured to: control activation and deactivation of the at least one filling device and the at least one actuating device; control connection of the pressurization circuit and the decompression circuit with the container; and simultaneously maintain the at least one actuating device in an active state while the decompression circuit is in communication with the container so as to rotate the container about the longitudinal axis during decompression. 1. A machine for filling containers , each container having a longitudinal axis , the machine comprising:a conveying device;at least one handling unit configured to be fed by the conveying device along a transfer path, the at least one handling unit including a support device configured to receive and retain a container and at least one filling device selectively activated for feeding a pourable product into the container while the at least one handling unit travels along the transfer path;a pressurizing circuit selectively in communication with the container advancing along the transfer path to feed an operative fluid that is pressurized at a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure into the container;a decompression circuit selectively in communication with the container advancing along the transfer path to discharge excess pressure with respect to the atmospheric pressure, after completion of the filling of the container with the pourable product;at least one actuating device selectively switched to an active state to rotate the ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Method and device for filling a container with a fill product

Номер: US20160016772A1
Принадлежит: KRONES AG

Methods for filling a container with a fill product using a filler valve that can be opened steplessly and devices for determining an actual volume flow are described. A required volume flow is specified, wherein for a specified value of the required volume flow, the filler valve is controlled to adopt a pre-stored open position. The pre-stored open position is determined by a prior control process for the specified required volume flow.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for filling a container with a fill product using a proportional valve

Номер: US20160016773A1
Принадлежит: KRONES AG

Methods for filling a container with a fill product using a proportional valve are described. The method includes determining a function of the volume flow (q(t)) for a specified opening curve (H(t)) of the proportional valve or a specified required volume flow, and controlling the filling of the container based on the function of the volume flow (q(t)).

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

ROTARY FILLING APPARATUS AND METHODS

Номер: US20160016775A1
Автор: Baranowski John
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Embodiments of the invention include apparatus for filling containers and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes an apparatus for filling containers including a filler frame, a rotary turret assembly, a filler plenum assembly, piston assemblies, a cam track, and a fluid supply group. The cam track can include a first rising portion, a second rising portion, a first declining portion, a first flat portion, and a second declining portion. In some embodiments, the apparatus for filling containers can include a sensor and a lever actuator. The piston assemblies can move up and down within the plurality of hollow columns and can include a piston body, and a top hat assembly. The top hat assembly can include a cam contact member and a release lever. The top hat assembly can be configured to releasably engage the top of the piston body in some embodiments. The release lever can allow the piston body and the top hat assembly to release from one another when the release lever is engaged. In some embodiments, the apparatus for filling containers can include a container conveyor system including an infeed timing screw, a discharge timing screw, and a container elevation system. In an embodiments the apparatus can include a fluid supply group can include a liquid supply tank, a supply conduit, a reclaim trough, a reclaim conduit, a pump, a plenum return conduit, and a pumped return conduit. Other embodiments are included herein.

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF REMOVING HEADSPACE FROM A FILLED CONTAINER AND CONTAINER COMPRISING A VALVE

Номер: US20140102042A1
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The invention relates to a method of removing headspace () from a filled container (). The method comprises providing a container that is filled with a product () and that further holds a gas containing headspace. The container comprises a valve () that allows gas to be expelled from the container. The method further comprises applying a pressure difference over the one-way valve to remove gas contained in the headspace through the valve to reduce the headspace. 11. A method of removing headspace from a filled container () , said method comprising:{'b': 1', '1', '100', '1, 'a) providing a container () that is filled with a product and that further holds a gas containing headspace, said container () comprising a valve () that allows gas to be expelled from the container (); and'}{'b': 100', '100, 'b) applying a pressure difference over the valve () to remove gas contained in the headspace through the valve () to reduce the headspace.'}2111. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the container () is a deformable container () and a positive pressure is applied to the container by deforming the container ().3100. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the valve () comprises an inner layer and an outer layer positioned on top of each other claim 1 , the inner layer and outer layer each comprising at least one perforation that are positioned off-set with respect to each other claim 1 , the outer layer having a higher modulus of elasticity.4100400. A method according to claim 1 , wherein valve () comprises a filter layer ().5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein b) comprises monitoring the applied pressure difference not to exceed a predetermined value.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises.{'b': '100', 'c) permanently dosing the valve ().'}7100. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the valve () comprises an inner layer and an outer layer positioned on top of each other claim 6 , wherein action c) comprises sealing the inner and ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

DOSING MARCHINE FOR DOSING FLUID PRODUCTS SUCH AS DYES FOR PAINTS OR THE LIKE, WITH A DEVICE FOR INDIVIDUALLY MEASURING THE LEVEL OF THE FLUID PRODUCTS

Номер: US20210017008A1
Автор: DROCCO Luca
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A dosing machine for dosing fluid products includes: containers having vertical longitudinal axes and configured to contain fluid products, rotary stirring elements located inside respective containers and operable in rotation by electric motors, and a dispensing head having nozzles connected to respective containers, where each container is associated with a level measuring device having: a floater containing a permanent magnet and free to move inside the container, a magnetic detector arranged outside the container, and having magnetic sensors spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction and each of which is configured to detect a variation in a magnetic field caused by passage in its proximity of said floater, and a control unit which analyzes signals provided by the magnetic sensors to detect a fluid level inside the container and passage of the floater in a vicinity of one or more of said magnetic sensors. 1. A dosing machine for dosing fluid products , comprising:a plurality of containers having respective vertical longitudinal axes, configured to contain respective fluid products,a plurality of rotary stirring elements located inside respective containers of the plurality of containers and operable in rotation by respective electric motors, anda dispensing head having a plurality of nozzles connected to the respective containers, a floater containing a permanent magnet and arranged inside the respective container, wherein the floater is free to move inside the respective container and, during operation, is moved around the vertical longitudinal axis of the respective container by a respective stirring element of the plurality of stirring elements,', 'a magnetic detector arranged outside the respective container and comprising a plurality of magnetic sensors spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction and each of which is configured to detect a variation in a magnetic field caused by passage of said floater in its proximity, and', 'a control ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

CASING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140102589A1
Автор: Niedecker Frank
Принадлежит: POLY-CLIP SYSTEM GMBH & CO. KG

The present invention relates to a casing brake assembly for applying a frictional force to a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing being arranged on a filling tube of an apparatus for filling and closing said tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing, like a clipping machine, for limiting the movement of said tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing at least while being filled, the filling tube has a longitudinal axis. The casing brake assembly comprises at least one braking body which is reversibly movable between a release position, in which the braking body is at least partially moved away from the filling tube and a brake position in which the braking body at least approximately completely surrounds the filling tube, and which comprises at least two free ends. The casing brake assembly further comprises at least two support elements for supporting and reversibly moving the at least one braking body. 1. A casing brake assembly for applying a frictional force to a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing being arranged on a filling tube of an apparatus for filling and closing said tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing , like a clipping machine , for limiting the movement of said tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing at least while being filled ,wherein the filling tube has a longitudinal axis;wherein the casing brake assembly comprises at least one braking body which is reversibly movable between a release position, in which the braking body is at least partially moved away from the filling tube, and a brake position in which the braking body at least approximately completely surrounds the filling tube, and which comprises at least two free ends; andwherein the casing brake assembly further comprises at least two support elements for supporting and reversibly moving the at least one braking body between the release position and the brake position in a plane at least approximately vertically to the longitudinal axis of the filling tube.2. The casing brake assembly ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND FILLING SYSTEM FOR FILLING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20160023876A1
Автор: Clusserath Ludwig
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An apparatus for processing a container that contains liquid filling-material includes a source of inert gas at a treatment pressure that is higher than a fill pressure that is used to fill said container, and filling elements. A typical filling element includes a housing, and a first controlled gas path that selectively connects the source to the container. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for processing a container that has been pre-tensioned , said container being in a sealed position against a filling element , said method comprising pressure-filling said container with liquid filling-material , said container being maintained at a filling pressure , upon completion of said pressure-filling , while said container is in said sealed position , carrying out a pressure-treatment of said liquid filling-material , and relieving pressure in said container to ambient pressure , wherein carrying out said pressure treatment comprises raising internal pressure in said container to a treatment pressure that is higher than said filling pressure , and wherein raising said internal pressure comprises introducing gas into a head space of said container.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein carrying out said pressure treatment comprises carrying out said pressure treatment for an interval that is shorter than a time required for completion of said pressure-filling.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein carrying out said pressure treatment comprises carrying out said pressure treatment for an interval that is between 0.5 seconds and 3 seconds.19. The method of claim 16 , further comprising maintaining said treatment pressure to be between 1.5 times said filling pressure and 2.5 times said filling pressure.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein carrying out pressure treatment comprises causing a pressure rise within said interior claim 16 , wherein said pressure rise is between 0.5 bar and 3.0 bar.21. The method of claim 16 , further comprising claim 16 , prior to pressure-filling said ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

CONTAINER FILLING ARRANGEMENT FOR FILLING BOTTLES AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS WITH A BEVERAGE AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE CONTAINER FILLING ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20220041424A1
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A container filling arrangement for filling bottles and similar containers with a beverage and a method of operating the container filling arrangement. 1. A method for the cleaning-in-place cleaning of at least one filling element of a filling machine for the filling of containers with a liquid filling content , wherein:said filling machine comprises a plurality of filling positions disposed on a rotary transport element;each filling position comprises a filling element;said filling element comprises a filling valve and a filling-level probe; and connecting a closure element comprising a flushing cap or a flushing sleeve to each said filling element, and thereby forming, together with said filling element, a flushing chamber in which said filling valve and said filling-level probe are at least partially disposed;', 'introducing at least one cleaning medium into said flushing chamber; and', 'performing at least one electrical measurement with said filling-level probe during the cleaning-in-place cleaning of said filling element., 'said method comprising the steps of2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said step of connecting said closure element comprises connecting each said closure element at each said filling element manually and/or automatically.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said method further comprises controlling the flow of said at least one cleaning medium through said filling element by opening and/or closing at least one of: said filling valve in a liquid channel of said filling element and a gas channel valve in a gas channel of said filling element claim 2 , such that said at least one cleaning medium is conveyed in a circuit through said filling element and said flushing chamber.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said step of performing said at least one electrical measurement comprises performing said at least one electrical measurement between a measurement region of said filling-level probe and at least one electrical ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC MACHINE FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING LIQUID DETERGENTS REMOTELY CONTROLLED

Номер: US20210023518A1
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An automated machine is provided for mixing and dispensing liquid detergents remotely controlled by a control software connected to a server which updates product databases, which is executed, together with other software for dispensing and delivering liquid content and surfactant detergent with anionic and cationic tensio-active chemical compounds as the basis of its selected formulation of Genapol, sodium phenyl sulfonate and the sodium lauryl sulfonate with preservatives such as formaldehyde and bactericides such as glutaraldehyde in a mixture of concentrated detergent with water in a proportion between 30% and 40%; where said machine is manipulated with a touch screen that drives two types of injectors that send product, to make the liquid mixture, to a static mixer or to a dynamic mixer and said machine conducts said mixed liquid to a tank of finished product to be dispensed by a filling spout placed on the front of a container-shaped casing. 1575973575974666664625563604041- An automatic liquid detergent dispensing machine remotely controlled by a control software connected to a server that updates the databases of liquid and detergent content , weight of the mixture and calibration of quantity of product to be delivered , also executed with another dispensing software characterized by a control panel of injectors , solenoid valves and mixers that is contained in a protective vault with all the parts and electronic parts that govern all the processes of the machine and a housing with one or more tanks that contains: Power source () whose function is to feed the mother card () and its computer; Two Electro Fans () used to guarantee the temperature of the following parts: power source () , motherboard () and its control and communication card () , relay card () and connection terminal; where the Relay Card () is used to control the output signals sent by the control card to the following components: Peristaltic pump () , Bottle presence sensor () that validates ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

BEVERAGE FILLING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20140109520A1
Принадлежит: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

Only a bottle properly preliminarily heated is sterilized by hydrogen peroxide. Temperature inspection to the bottle is performed while travelling the bottle. During the inspection, a bottle of which temperature does not reach a predetermined temperature is removed and a bottle of which temperature reaches the predetermined temperature is continuously traveled, hydrogen peroxide condensed mist α is blown toward a mouth portion of the bottle by a spray tube disposed at a predetermined position, and hot air is blown into the bottle from the nozzle while the nozzle following the mouth portion of the bottle. According to such operation, only the bottle properly heated can be sterilized by the hydrogen peroxide, Thereafter, beverage fills the bottle, which is then sealed. 1. A beverage filling method comprising the steps of:{'b': 1', '6, 'forming a bottle () from a heated preform () through a blow molding process;'}{'b': 1', '6', '1', '1, 'blowing hydrogen peroxide mist or gas to the bottle () within a time in which heat applied to the preform () remains; filling the bottle () with beverage (a); and then sealing the bottle ();'}{'b': 1', '6', '1, 'wherein all the steps of molding the bottle () from the heated preform () through the blow molding process to the beverage filling and bottle sealing process are performed while continuously travelling the bottle ();'}{'b': 1', '1', '59', '1', '1', '59', '1', '59', '1', '1', '1', '1', '1', '1, 'i': a', 'a', 'a', 'a, 'during the sterilization process, the bottle () is travelled with a neck portion () directed upward, a lower end of a spray tube () is opened toward the neck portion () of the bottle (); a part of the mist or gas of the hydrogen peroxide supplied into the spray tube () is continuously blown toward the bottle neck portion () through a nozzle hole formed to the lower end of the spray tube () so that the blown mist or gas of the hydrogen peroxide flows into the bottle () from the neck portion () of the bottle () and ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

BEVERAGE FILLING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20140109521A1
Принадлежит: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

Only a bottle properly preliminarily heated is sterilized by hydrogen peroxide. Temperature inspection to the bottle is performed while travelling the bottle. During the inspection, a bottle of which temperature does not reach a predetermined temperature is removed and a bottle of which temperature reaches the predetermined temperature is continuously traveled, hydrogen peroxide condensed mist α is blown toward a mouth portion of the bottle by a spray tube disposed at a predetermined position, and hot air is blown into the bottle from the nozzle while the nozzle following the mouth portion of the bottle. According to such operation, only the bottle properly heated can be sterilized by the hydrogen peroxide, Thereafter, beverage fills the bottle, which is then sealed. 1. A beverage filling method comprising the steps of:{'b': 1', '6, 'forming a bottle () from a heated preform () through a blow molding process;'}{'b': 1', '6', '1', '1, 'blowing hydrogen peroxide mist or gas to the bottle () within a time in which heat applied to the preform () remains, and filling the bottle () with beverage (a) and then sealing the bottle (),'}{'b': 1', '6', '1, 'wherein all the steps of molding the bottle () from the heated preform () through the blow molding process to the beverage filling and bottle sealing process are performed while continuously travelling the bottle (),'}{'b': 1', '1', '59', '1', '1', '59', '1', '59', '1', '1', '1', '1', '1', '1, 'i': a', 'a', 'a', 'a, 'during the sterilization process, the bottle () is traveled with a neck portion () directed upward; a lower end of a spray tube () is opened toward the neck portion () of the bottle (); a part of the mist or gas of the hydrogen peroxide supplied into the spray tube () is continuously blown toward the bottle neck portion () through a nozzle hole formed to the lower end of the spray tube () so that the blown mist or gas of the hydrogen peroxide flows into the bottle () from the neck portion () of the bottle () and ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

BEVERAGE FILLING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20140109529A1
Принадлежит: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

Only a bottle properly preliminarily heated is sterilized by hydrogen peroxide. Temperature inspection to the bottle is performed while travelling the bottle. During the inspection, a bottle of which temperature does not reach a predetermined temperature is removed and a bottle of which temperature reaches the predetermined temperature is continuously travelled, hydrogen peroxide condensed mist α is blown toward a mouth portion of the bottle by a spray tube disposed at a predetermined position, and hot air is blown into the bottle from the nozzle while the nozzle following the mouth portion of the bottle. According to such operation, only the bottle properly heated can be sterilized by the hydrogen peroxide, Thereafter, beverage fills the bottle, which is then sealed. 1. A beverage filling apparatus comprising:{'b': 7', '1', '6, 'a molding section () for molding a bottle () from a heated preform () through a blow molding process;'}{'b': 9', '1', '7, 'a sterilization section () for sterilizing the bottle () molded in the molding section () with hydrogen peroxide mist or hydrogen peroxide gas;'}{'b': 10', '1', '9', '1', '7', '9', '10, 'a filling section () for filling the bottle () sterilized in the sterilization. section () with beverage (a) and then sealing the bottle (), the molding section (), the sterilization section () and the filling section () being coupled continuously with each other;'}{'b': 1', '19', '19', '36', '36', '36', '58', '58', '58', '58', '7', '10, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'c', 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd, 'bottle travelling means disposed for continuously travelling the bottle () on a travelling path from the molding section to the filling section through the sterilization section, the bottle travelling means being provided with wheels (, , , , , , , , ) disposed in a row from the molding section () toward the filling section ();'}{'b': 28', '1', '1, 'i': 'a', 'grippers () turning around the wheels while gripping the bottle neck portion () and transferring ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

System for Simultaneous Filling of Multiple Containers

Номер: US20210024338A1
Принадлежит: Sartorius Stedim North America, Inc.

A fluid distribution system is configured to distribute fluid from a first vessel to second vessels includes a hub assembly and a frame assembly. The hub assembly has an input cap, a distribution cap, a first clamp, and a second clamp. The input cap defines an inlet and the distribution cap is sealingly secured to the input cap with a plenum being defined between the input and distribution caps. The distribution cap includes conduit connectors that each defines an outlet in fluid communication with the plenum. The first clamp is disposed over the distribution cap and is engaged with the input cap to secure the input cap to the distribution cap and the second clamp is disposed over the input cap and engaged with the distribution cap to secure the distribution cap to the input cap. The frame assembly supports the hub assembly and is configured to secure each of the secondary vessels at a predetermined distance relative to the hub assembly. 1. A hub assembly configured to distribute a fluid , the hub assembly comprising:an input cap including a body having an inlet defined therethrough, the inlet defined about a central axis of the hub assembly;a distribution cap sealingly secured to the input cap with a plenum being defined between the input and distribution caps, the distribution cap including a plurality of conduit connectors extending from a surface of the distribution cap, each conduit connector of the plurality of conduit connectors including an outlet defined therethrough and in fluid communication with the inlet via the plenum, the plurality of conduit connectors disposed in a ring about the central axis of the hub assembly;a first clamp disposed over the distribution cap and engaged with the input cap to secure the input cap to the distribution cap, the plurality of conduit connectors extending through an opening of the first clamp; anda second clamp disposed over the input cap and engaged with the distribution cap to secure the distribution cap to the input ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING AND HANDLING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20170028610A1
Принадлежит: KHS CORPOPLAST GMBH

The invention relates to a device and a method for transporting and handling containers, in particular containers made of a thermoplastic material. The, containers are transported from an inlet point () to an outlet point () in a transport direction by the transport device, The transport device has at least one handling device () which moves in the transport direction for handling one or more of the containers in a simultaneous manner in particular, and the handling device () is arranged in a movable manner relative to the transport device in order to move in a direction which deviates from the transport direction. The invention is characterized in that the transport device has at least one motor (), by means of which the at least one handling device () can be moved in a motor-driven manner in the direction which deviates from the transport direction. 1. A transport device for transporting and handling containers , wherein the containers are transported by the transport device in a transport direction from an input point to an output point , wherein the transport device has at least one handling device , which is moving in the transport direction for simultaneous handling of one or more containers , wherein the handling device is arranged so that it is movable relative to the transport direction for a movement in a direction differing from the transport direction , wherein the transport device has at least one motor by means of which the at least one handling device can be driven by motor in the direction which differs from the transport direction.2. The transport device according to comprising a plurality of handling devices claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of handling devices is movable separately by using the motor claim 1 , each handling device being connected to the motor claim 1 , so that it can be moved separately by motor claim 1 , wherein the handling devices are movable independently of one another and/or wherein the transport device has a ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Apparatus for filling a container with a liquid which is intended, in particular, for consumption

Номер: US20170029258A1
Автор: Leibinger Benedikt
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A liquid filling apparatus has a vertical tube with bottom opening opened and closed by a valve. The tube is insertable into a container from above and supplies liquid to the container. A flexible separating disk extends radially from the bottom end of the tube. The tube with flexible separating disk is movable toward the container bottom and air in the container escapes between peripheral rim of the separating disk and container wall as the tube moves down until the flexible separating disk rests on the container bottom. The tube with flexible separating disk then is moved upwardly so that, between flexible separating disk and container bottom, an enlarging space is formed with upward movement. Liquid is supplied into this space through the open tube opening as upward movement continues. When a targeted liquid level is reached, the valve closes and the tube is pulled from the container. 1. An apparatus for filling a container with a liquid , the apparatus comprising:a vertical tube having an opening at a bottom end;a valve arranged at the vertical tube and adapted to open and close the opening at the bottom end;wherein the tube is insertable into a container that is open at the top during a filling process and wherein the tube supplies a liquid to the container through the opening at the bottom end;a flexible separating disk disposed at the bottom end of the tube and extending in a radial direction of the tube, wherein the flexible separating disk is a bellows;wherein the tube together with the bellows is adapted to be moved in a downward direction to a bottom of the container such that air that is located between the bellows and the bottom of the container upon downward movement of the tube can flow out between a peripheral rim of the bellows and an inner wall surface of the container and, in a lower end position of the tube, the bellows is resting on the bottom of the container;wherein the tube together with the bellows is further adapted to be moved, beginning ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Machine for filling containers

Номер: US20170029259A1
Автор: Filippo Bandini
Принадлежит: Sidel Participations SAS

A machine for filling containers, comprising: a conveying device; a plurality of handling units configured to be moved by the conveying device along a path, each of the plurality of handling units having: a support device configured to receive and retain a corresponding container; and a filling device configured to feed a pourable product into the container; and at least one actuator associated with the plurality of handling units and configured to rotate each support device about a corresponding first rotation axis, the at least one actuator including a single motor and a transmission to connect the single motor with at least two support devices.

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

VARIABLE FLOW DISPENSING VALVE

Номер: US20170029260A1
Автор: Zacchè Vanni
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The present invention relates to a variable flow valve, in particular for filling with a foaming fluid. Preferably, but not exclusively, the valve of the invention can be used in net weight filling machines. 1. A filling valve for filling machines comprising a hollow body which encloses a cavity in which a filling fluid is introduced and which opens at its bottom into a dispensing opening , a shutter being axially sliding in the cavity , wherein the shutter comprises a tip , adapted to shut the dispensing opening , a stem and an adjusting member for adjusting the flow rate of the filling fluid , characterized in that the adjusting member comprises a toroidal body arranged coaxially with respect to the stem and floating with respect thereto.2. A valve according to claim 1 , wherein the cavity comprises a first portion for introducing the filling fluid claim 1 , a second funnel portion and a third dispensing portion claim 1 , which ends at its bottom in said dispensing opening claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , between the second funnel portion and the third dispensing portion claim 1 , the cavity has a cross-section narrowing and wherein the stem has a reduced-section portion at the narrowing of the cavity claim 1 , the toroidal body of the adjusting member being arranged coaxially with respect to the reduced-section portion of the stem.3. A valve according to claim 2 , wherein the toroidal body of the adjusting member comprises an outer surface and an inner surface claim 2 , the inner surface comprising a cylindrical portion and a coupling portion with the stem.4. A valve according to claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , above the reduced-section portion claim 3 , the stem has a conical portion which ends at its top with a shoulder and wherein the coupling portion of the adjusting member has a conical profile having a taper matching the conical portion of the stem.5. A valve according to claim 3 , wherein the outer surface of the adjusting member has a first cylindrical portion ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR FILLING LIQUID CONTAINING BOTTLES

Номер: US20170029261A1
Автор: Sebern Paul
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A system for efficiently filling liquid containing bottles having removable and replaceable threaded screw tops. The system includes a bottle spindle mechanism having a bottle receiving receptacle, and a liquid dispensing head movable between a raised position for enabling placement and removal of bottles into and from the receptacle with the screw tops in place and lowered liquid dispensing position. With a bottle in the receptacle, the receptacle and bottle are rotatable in one rotary direction while the screw top is manually retained against rotation for unscrewing and removing the screw top; the dispensing head is then lowered to the liquid dispensing position for filling the bottle; the dispensing head then is raised and the screw top repositioned on the bottle; and the receptacle and bottle are rotated in an opposite direction while the screw top is retained for rescrewing the screw top on the bottle. 1. A system for filling with liquid bottles having removable and replaceable threaded screw tops comprising:a frame;a bottle spindle mechanism having a bottle receiving receptacle supported by said frame for relative rotation;a drive motor for rotating said receptacle;said drive motor being operable for rotating said receptacle and a bottle received therein in one rotary direction while the screw top is retained against rotation for unscrewing the screw top and enabling removal of the screw top from the bottle;a liquid dispensing mechanism coupled to a liquid supply for directing liquid into the bottle in said receptacle subsequent to removal of the screw top for filling the bottle with liquid; andsaid drive motor being operable for rotating said receptacle and a bottle received therein in an opposite rotary direction subsequent to filling of the bottle with liquid and upon repositioning of the screw top on the bottle and retention of the screw top against rotation for screwing the rescrew top onto the bottle.2. The bottle filling system of in which said liquid ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

LIQUID PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210033448A1
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Disclosed embodiments provide a liquid product dispensing system. Cans are transported onto a weigh plate. The weigh plate is coupled to a dispensing system such that, when the can is filled with product to a predetermined weight, the dispensing system stops the flow of product into the can. A transport system then moves the filled cans from the weigh plate and moves another set of empty cans onto the weigh plate, and the process continues, enabling high-speed production of canned beverages. 1. A beverage container weighing apparatus , comprising:a container platform;a weigh plate disposed on the container platform;a compression spring mechanically coupled to the container platform;a stop plate, wherein the stop plate comprises an opening, wherein the opening is wider than the weigh plate, and wherein the container platform is wider than the opening;a weigh plate lockdown actuator configured and disposed to secure the weigh plate against the stop plate; anda sensor configured and disposed to generate a trigger event in response to a predetermined weight being loaded on the weigh plate.2. The beverage container weighing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a contact sensor.3. The beverage container weighing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a proximity sensor.4. The beverage container weighing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an optical sensor.5. The beverage container weighing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the weigh plate lockdown actuator comprises a pneumatic actuator.6. The beverage container weighing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the weigh plate lockdown actuator comprises an electromechanical actuator.7. The beverage container weighing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured and disposed to control a liquid product dispensing system claim 1 , the controller comprising:a processor;an input/output interface coupled to the processor; activating the weigh plate lockdown actuator;', ' ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER PROCESSING MACHINES

Номер: US20160039617A1
Автор: Clusserath Ludwig
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A conveyor system includes a rotating conveyor element with container holders arranged around a circumference thereof for moving containers between container positions, and a securing installation that suspends the conveyor element. The securing installation includes a structural element that forms an axis of rotation. A projecting portion of the structural element projects beyond the conveyor element's underside. A functional element, which is either a transfer installation or a guiding element is held at this projecting portion so that it can interact with the conveyor element. 112-. (canceled)13. An apparatus for at least one of delivering containers to a container-processing machine and removing containers from said container-processing machine , said apparatus comprising a conveyor system , said conveying system comprising a conveyor element , container holders , a securing installation , a structural element , and a functional element selected from the group consisting of a guide element and a transfer element , wherein said conveyor element rotates about a vertical machine axis , wherein said container holders are circumferentially arranged around said conveyor element , wherein said conveyor element moves containers from a first position to a second position , wherein said securing installation stands on an installation surface , wherein said securing installation suspends said conveyor element , wherein said structural element is a constituent of said securing installation , wherein said structural element forms said vertical machine axis , wherein said structural element comprises a projecting portion that protrudes beyond an underside of said conveyor element , wherein said functional element interacts with said conveyor element , and wherein said functional element is held at said projecting portion.14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein said securing installation comprises a rack that at least partially spans a top of said conveyor element.15. The ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

Fluid Filling Nozzle, Apparatus, and Method of Filling a Container with a Fluid

Номер: US20180037351A1
Принадлежит: Procter and Gamble Co

A fluid filling apparatus for filling containers with a fluid is provided. An ultrasonic frequency is used to vibrate a filling nozzle between successive container filling cycles. The vibrations break a liquid string filament formed at a discharge end of the filling nozzle at the end of each filling cycle. Methods and a fluid filling nozzle for filling containers with a fluid are also provided.

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR FILLING AND CLOSING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20220055881A1
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A multi-purpose container-handler includes a carrier for receiving and carrying the container, a handling station extending along a vertical axis, and a filling-and-closing member arranged on the handling station, connected to a filling product supply and a closure supply, and configured to both fill and close the container at the handling station. The filling-and-closing member comprises a filling valve and a mating holder, both of which are above the carrier. The carrier and the mating holder carry out controlled vertical movement relative to one another to cause the carrier and the mating holder to transition between a starting position, a filling position, and a closing position. The mating holder and the carrier are configured such that either mating holder or carrier generates a controlled force, which is either being a closing force directed vertically downward or a holding force directed vertically upwards. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus for both filling and closing a container , said apparatus comprising a multi-purpose container-handler comprising a carrier for receiving and carrying said container , a handling station that extends along a vertical axis , and a filling-and-closing member arranged on said handling station , said filling-and-closing member being connected to a filling product supply and a closure supply and being configured to both fill and close said container at said handling station , wherein said filling-and-closing member comprises a filling valve and a mating holder , both of which are above said carrier , wherein said carrier and said mating holder are configured to carry out controlled vertical movement relative to one another to cause said carrier and said mating holder to transition between a starting position , a filling position and a closing position , and wherein either said carrier generates a controlled holding force directed vertically upward or said mating holder generates a controlled closing force directed vertically ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SHAPING THE BOTTOM OF HOT-FILLED CONTAINERS

Номер: US20190039768A1
Принадлежит: KRONES AG

A method is described for shaping the bottom of hot-filled containers, in which the bottoms of the containers are forced inwardly from a state bulged outwardly, in particular as they cool down. Complex mechanisms for forcing the bottom inwardly are dispensable for the reason that the bottoms are forced inwardly by at least one fluid jet and/or fluid pressure wave. In addition, shaping the bottom can advantageously be carried out in a production region immediately downstream of a closer. 1. Method for shaping a bottom of hot-filled containers , where said bottoms of said containers are forced inwardly from a state bulged outwardly , wherein said bottoms are forced inwardly by at least one fluid jet and/or a fluid pressure wave.2. Method according to claim 1 , where said bottoms are forced inwardly by a jet of water.3. Method according to claim 1 , where said bottoms are forced inwardly by a jet of compressed air.4. Method according to claim 1 , where said bottoms are forced inwardly by a shock wave.5. Method according to claim 1 , where said at least one fluid jet and/or said fluid pressure wave are directed onto said bottoms when said containers are in a lying orientation.6. Method according to claim 1 , where said fluid jet and/or said fluid pressure wave are directed onto said bottoms when said containers are in an upright orientation.7. Method according to claim 7 , where said containers are fixed by an axial abutment during an action of said fluid jet and/or said fluid pressure wave being directed onto said bottoms.8. Method according to claim 1 , where said fluid jet and/or said fluid pressure wave are directed onto said bottoms when said containers are transported upside down.9. Method according to claim 1 , where said fluid jet and/or said fluid pressure wave are directed onto said bottoms in a region of a neck sterilizer.10. Method according to claim 1 , where said fluid jet and/or said fluid pressure wave are directed onto said bottoms in a region of a ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

Transfer Cap

Номер: US20190039792A1
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A cap, a method of using a cap, and a system for using the cap. The cap is capable of being fitted to a bottle. The cap includes a transfer port; and a vent port. The vent port includes a membrane and a valve. 1. A cap that is capable of being fitted to a bottle , the cap comprising:a transfer port; anda vent port that includes a membrane and a valve; andwherein an ion leaching of materials used for manufacturing of the cap provide ion cleanliness levels <1 ppb for elements: Zn, Pb, Li, Sn, Ba, Co, Sr, and Pd; threads which interface with threads of the bottle; and', 'a snap fitting which interfaces with a lip on the bottle., 'wherein the transfer cap is fitted to the bottle by one of2. The cap of claim 1 , wherein the bottle is configured for storing and transporting liquid.3. The cap of claim 1 , wherein the transfer port is a liquid transfer port for draining or filling fluid in and out of the bottle.4. The cap of claim 1 , wherein the valve is one of a poppet valve claim 1 , a check valve claim 1 , and a manual vent.5. The cap of claim 1 , further comprising a drain port with a connector in the cap allowing the attachment of a drain tube onto the cap extending away from the bottle.6. The cap of claim 1 , wherein the membrane is made of expanded PTFE.7. The cap of claim 1 , wherein the transfer port comprises:a dip connector allowing the attachment of a dip tube onto the cap extending into the bottle; anda transfer connector allowing the attachment of a transfer tube onto the cap extending out of the bottle.8. The cap of claim 7 , wherein the dip connector and the transfer connector are compression fittings or screw fittings.9. The cap of claim 1 , further comprising an additional port claim 1 , wherein the additional port comprises:an additional dip connector allowing the attachment of an additional dip tube onto the cap extending into the bottle.10. The cap of claim 9 , wherein the additional port further comprises:an additional transfer connector allowing the ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

CARRYING APPARATUS AND CAM CONTROL SHAFT FOR GRIPPING DEVICES

Номер: US20200039761A1
Принадлежит: TYROLON-SCHULNIG GMBH

A supporting device for receiving, securing, and supporting at least one gripping mechanism comprises at least one gripper arm pair of a first and second gripper arm for gripping, holding, and guiding containers, a circular or circular-segmented support plate including a first receiving opening to accommodate and secure a first gripper arm pivot axis, a second receiving opening to accommodate and secure a second gripper arm pivot axis, and a third receiving opening to rotatably receive a cam control shaft for opening or closing the gripping mechanism configured for each gripping mechanism in the axial direction, and a fourth receiving opening to receive and fix a locking pin to rotatably secure the cam control shaft for each gripping mechanism, the fourth receiving opening extending inwardly from an outer lateral surface of the support plate toward the third receiving opening and at least partly projecting into same. 1. A supporting device for receiving , securing and supporting at least one gripping mechanism comprising at least one gripper arm pair of a first and a second gripper arm for gripping , holding and guiding containers which has a circular or circular-segmented support plate in which a first receiving opening for accommodating and securing a first gripper arm pivot axis of the first gripper arm , a second receiving opening for accommodating and securing a second gripper arm pivot axis of the second gripper arm and a third receiving opening for the rotatable receiving of a cam control shaft for opening or closing the gripping mechanism is respectively formed for each gripping mechanism in the axial direction ,whereina fourth receiving opening for receiving and fixing a locking pin for the rotatable securing of the cam control shaft is provided in the support plate for each gripping mechanism, wherein the fourth receiving opening extends inwardly from the outer lateral surface of the support plate toward the third receiving opening and at least partly ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

CONTAINER PROCESSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING CONTAINERS TO AND/OR REMOVING THEM FROM A CONTAINER PROCESSING MACHINE

Номер: US20160046476A1
Автор: Clusserath Ludwig
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A container-processing machine includes a conveyor that rotates about a vertical machine axis, processing stations disposed around the conveyor, a star that delivers unprocessed containers to the conveyor and removes processed containers from the conveyor, and recesses disposed around a periphery of the star for engaging containers. Container transfer occurs by raising a container from a transfer position into a processing position. 124-. (canceled)25. An apparatus for processing containers , said apparatus comprising a container-processing machine , said container-processing machine comprising a conveyor , processing stations , a star , and recesses , wherein said conveyor rotates about a vertical machine axis , wherein said processing stations are disposed around said conveyor for processing containers , wherein said star delivers containers that are in a first state to said conveyor and removes containers that are in a second state from said conveyor , wherein said recesses are disposed around a periphery of said star for engaging containers , wherein containers in said first state are containers that are to be processed by a processing station , and wherein containers in said second state are containers that have been processed by said processing station , and wherein said container-processing machine is configured to transfer a container that is in said first state to a processing station of said container-treatment machine by raising said container from a transfer position into a processing position.26. The apparatus of claim 25 , wherein said container-processing machine comprises a first level and a second level claim 25 , wherein delivery of said containers to said conveyor by said star and removal of said containers from said conveyor by said star takes place at said first level claim 25 , and wherein processing of containers at said processing stations occurs at said second level claim 25 , and wherein said second level is higher than said first level.27. ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

INSTALLATION FOR FEEDING, FILLING AND CAPPING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20160046477A1
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An installation for packaging a measured quantity of a liquid product in a corresponding container advancing along a feed path that includes a filling station equipped with a plurality of product dispensers and a capping station located downstream of the filling station for applying a cap to each previously filled container; the dispensers are movable along an axis between a rest position at a rest zone away from the feed path and a working position at a working zone aligned with the feed path; the installation includes a second group of dispensers movable along the axis between a respective rest position at a respective rest zone away from the feed path and a respective working position at a respective working zone aligned with the feed path. 1. An installation for packaging at least one measured quantity of a liquid product in a corresponding container , the installation comprisingfeeding means by which a plurality of containers are directed in an advancing direction along a feed patha filling station where a measured quantity of the product is filled into a corresponding container, the filling station comprising a plurality of dispensers for delivering the measured quantity and liquid product supply means which are in communication with the dispensers;a capping station located downstream of the filling station, in the advancing direction, the capping station comprising applicator means by which a cap is placed on each container filled at the filling station, the applicator means and the feeding means being movable relative to each other along a first axis between a spaced apart position and a close together position for applying the cap,the installation wherein the dispensers are movable along a second axis transversal to the first axis and to the feed path between a first rest position at a first rest zone away from the feed path and a first working position at a first working zone aligned with the feed path along the first axis and in that it comprises second ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

FILLING DEVICE FOR FILLING A RECEPTACLE AND PROCESS FOR THE SANITISATION THEREOF

Номер: US20220063979A1
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Sanitisation process for sanitising a filling device () of a receptacle, the filling device () comprising a valve body (), an inlet () for a fluid, a dispensing nozzle (), and a shutter () that can be moved inside the valve body (), comprising the steps of: 11. A filling device () for filling a receptacle , comprising:{'b': '40', 'a tank () containing a fluid;'}{'b': '2', 'a valve body () which mainly extends along a longitudinal direction (AA);'}{'b': 4', '40, 'an inlet () communicating with said tank ();'}{'b': '5', 'a dispensing nozzle () for dispensing fluid to the receptacle;'}{'b': 3', '2', '4', '5, 'a passage () for the fluid, obtained inside the valve body () between the inlet () and the dispensing nozzle ();'}{'b': 8', '2', '5', '5', '5, 'a shutter () that can be moved inside said valve body () so as to assume at least a first position in which it is at a first predefined distance from said dispensing nozzle (), a second position in which it engages said dispensing nozzle () so as to close it completely and a third position in which it is at a second predefined distance from said dispensing nozzle (), less than the first predefined distance;'}{'b': 7', '2', '8', '7', '7', '5, 'i': 'a', 'a slider () slidably inserted in the valve body (), said shutter () being integrally fixed to a first end () of the slider () in proximity to the dispensing nozzle ();'}{'b': 13', '2', '14', '15', '7', '17', '18, 'an annular sleeve () slidably mounted outside the valve body () and comprising a plurality of magnetic rings () alternating with a plurality of ferromagnetic rings (), said slider () comprising a core () made of ferromagnetic material to which a coating () is applied made of thermoplastic polymer,'}{'b': 17', '7', '17', '17, 'i': a', 'b, 'wherein the core () of said slider () has a central portion () having a cylindrical extension along said longitudinal direction (AA) and a plurality of radial projections () having an extension orthogonal to the longitudinal ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

PURIFICATION METHOD

Номер: US20190047836A1
Принадлежит: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED

Provided is a purifying method capable of deodorizing a filling device in a shorter period than the conventional purifying method. The purifying method has a sterilizing step for sterilizing at least a filling device either periodically or each time when a kind of a liquid product to be filled thereby is to be changed in an aseptic filling system having the filling device configured to fill a predetermined unit filling amount of such liquid product in an individual container. The method includes an air supplying step # for supplying steam to the filling device which has been emptied of the liquid product, prior to or simultaneously with the sterilizing step # and a liquid supplying step # for supplying, after the air supplying step # a rinsing solution or a new liquid product after product change to the filling device. 1. A purifying method having a sterilizing for sterilizing at least a filling device either periodically or each time when a kind of a liquid product to be filled thereby is to be changed in an aseptic filling system having the filling device configured to fill a predetermined unit filling amount of such liquid product in an individual container , the method comprising , prior to or simultaneously with the sterilizing:an air supplying for supplying steam to the filling device which has been emptied of the liquid product; anda liquid supplying for supplying, after the air supplying, a rinsing solution or a new liquid product after product change to the filling device.2. The purifying method of claim 1 , wherein prior to the air supplying claim 1 , there is provided a cleaning for supplying a cleaning solution to the filling device.3. The purifying method of claim 1 , wherein the sterilizing comprises supplying steam to the filling device. The present invention relates to a purifying method having a sterilizing step for sterilizing at least a filling device either periodically or each time when a kind of a liquid product to be filled is to be changed in ...

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25-02-2016 дата публикации

Container Filling System and Valve for Same

Номер: US20160052767A1
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A container filling valve may include a shuttle and a drive sleeve that are magnetically coupled. Movement of the drive sleeve may move the shuttle from a position in which the filling valve is closed to a position in which the filling valve is open. A container handling arm may include a distal end configured to hold a container and a proximal end that includes a load cell. A low flow setpoint system may be configured to arrest closing of a filling valve when that filling valve is partially closed. A pressure control system may be configured to maintain a desired pressure in a reservoir or in a flow path from that reservoir. A product recirculation system may be configured to adjust flow rate in the product recirculation system. 1. A filling valve comprising:a housing defining a housing interior between a housing inlet and a housing outlet;a shuttle located in and movable along the housing interior, the shuttle including a stopper sized to close the housing outlet and plurality of shuttle magnets displaced from the stopper, wherein the shuttle magnets are arranged so that fluid can flow through the housing interior and between the shuttle magnets when the filling valve is open; anda drive sleeve including sleeve magnets, wherein the drive sleeve is located outside the housing and is moveable along a portion of a length of the housing.2. The filling valve of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve magnets are staggered claim 1 , relative to the shuttle magnets claim 1 , along a length of the shuttle so as to form a magnetic spring.3. The filling valve of of claim 1 , wherein the shuttle includes one or more drive rings and the shuttle magnets are located in the one or more shuttle drive rings.43. The filling valve of any of through claims 1 , and wherein the sleeve magnets are arranged in rings along a length of the sleeve.54. The filling valve of any of through claims 1 , wherein the shuttle magnets are in repulsion to the sleeve magnets.65. The filling valve of any of ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

ACTUATOR FOR CONTROLLING THE FLUID PATHS OF A FILLING UNIT FOR A BEVERAGE FILLING SYSTEM, FILLING UNIT, AND BEVERAGE FILLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190049034A1
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An actuator that controls flow through a fluid path during filling of beverages includes an actuator element that exerts an actuating force. In response to control signals, the actuator element transitions between an elongated state and a resting state. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus comprising an actuator that controls flow through a fluid path during filling of beverages , said actuator comprising a control unit and an actuator element that exerts an actuating force , wherein the control unit causes first and second control signals , wherein said actuator element transitions between an elongated state and a resting state in response to said control signals.17. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the actuator element exerts an actuation force that is between two-hundred and four-hundred newtons.18. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said actuator element comprises a magnetorheological elastomer.19. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said actuator element comprises a magnetorheological substance selected from the group consisting of fluid.20. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said actuator element comprises an electrorheological fluid.21. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said actuator element comprises a dielectric elastomer.22. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said actuator element a shape-memory alloy.23. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said actuator element comprises a magnetic shape-memory alloy.24. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said actuator element is one of a plurality of actuator elements that are connected in series.25. The apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising a folding bellows claim 16 , wherein said actuator element is one of a plurality of actuator elements that are connected in series to form claim 16 , at least in part claim 16 , said folding bellows.26. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said actuator element comprises a piezoelectric ceramic.27. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein said actuator element comprises at least ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

VARIABLE SPEED CRYOGEN DOSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180050896A1
Принадлежит: Niagara Bottling, LLC

An apparatus and a method are provided for a container filling and sealing production line to produce a target final pressure of liquid contents within containers during variable production line speeds, The container filling and sealing production line comprises a bottle filler that receives containers fabricated by manufacturing equipment and fills the containers with liquid contents. A cryogen dosing system adds a volume of a cryogen to the liquid contents. A bottle sealer seals the containers and entraps the cryogen and liquid contents, such that vaporization of the cryogen imparts the target final pressure of liquid contents within the containers. A communication line enables the bottle filler to pass information to the cryogen dosing system about upcoming changes in production speed such that the cryogen dosing system accordingly adjusts the volume of the cryogen. 1. A container filling and sealing production line to produce a target final pressure of liquid contents within containers during variable production line speeds , comprising:a container filler configured to receive containers fabricated by manufacturing equipment and fill the containers with liquid contents;a cryogen dosing system configured to add a volume of a liquid gas to the liquid contents;a container sealer configured to seal the containers and entrap the liquid gas and liquid contents, such that vaporization of the liquid gas imparts the target final pressure of liquid contents within the containers; anda first communication line whereby the container filler passes information to the cryogen dosing system about upcoming changes in production speed, the cryogen dosing system adjusts the volume of the liquid gas according to the information.2. The production line of claim 1 , wherein the liquid gas is comprised of a cryogen.3. The production line of claim 1 , wherein a second communication line whereby the cryogen dosing system passes feedback information to the container filler.4. The ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

Method for format adaptation of carriages on a linear motor system, and linear motor system

Номер: US20220073290A1
Принадлежит: KRONES AG

A method for format adaptation of carriages for the transportation of bottles on a linear motor system and a corresponding linear motor system are described. According thereto, container guides provided on the carriages are adapted to the body cross-section of the bottles by adjusting a guide width in an automated manner between guide jaws of the container guides which in relation to the direction of travel are the leading and trailing ones. There is then no need to replace component parts at the container guides, and the production in filling systems is optimised in terms of staff requirements, resultant production stoppages, and error sources.

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

FILLING ELEMENT, FILLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20160060087A1
Автор: Clusserath Ludwig
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A filling element includes a flushing tube that carries flushing gas used to drive air out of a container's interior before filling it with liquid filling-material. The flushing tube moves between a starting position and a flushing position. In the flushing position, the flushing tube chokes a connection between a gas chamber and a gas channel that leads into a container. In the starting position, this connection is wide open. 18-. (canceled)9. An apparatus for flushing air out of a container prior to filling said container with liquid filling-material , said apparatus comprising a filling system that comprises a filling element , said filling element comprising a controlled gas path , a discharge opening , a first gas channel , a flushing tube , a gas chamber , a housing , a liquid-carrying channel , a liquid-dispensing valve , a return gas tube , and a second gas channel , wherein said liquid-carrying channel is formed in said housing , wherein said discharge opening is disposed at an underside of said filling element , wherein liquid filling-material enters said container through said discharge opening , wherein said liquid-dispensing valve is disposed along said liquid-carrying channel , wherein said return gas tube comprises an opening on said underside of said filling element , wherein said return gas tube surrounds said flushing tube , wherein said first gas channel is defined between an inner face of said return gas tube and an outer face of said flushing tube , wherein said first gas channel is open at lower end of said return gas tube , wherein said second gas channel is formed in an interior of said flushing tube , wherein said second gas channel is open at a lower end of said flushing tube , wherein said gas chamber is formed in said housing , wherein said first gas channel opens into said gas chamber , wherein said flushing tube is movable along said filling element axis through a first stroke between a raised starting position and a lowered flushing ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTED HEAT TRANSFER FOR CONTAINERS

Номер: US20170057800A1
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A method and apparatus for assisting the cooling or heating of product, such as beverages, in a container can include agitating the contents of the container to create movement and to generate eddy currents in the contents. The method and apparatus can help to reduce the temperature gradients in the contents and to increase the heat transfer rate of the contents while simultaneously cooling or heating the contents and simultaneously transporting the containers. The containers can be cooled or heated using a cooling or heating media, in a cooling or heating tunnel, or in a reservoir. Agitating the contents of the container can be accomplished with a vibration generator, which can be selected from a pulsating fluid, a shaker, a motor rotating an unbalanced mass, a tactile transducer, an acoustic device, and a subwoofer. The vibration generator can be a pulsating fluid that is also a cooling or heating media. 1. A method for producing a liquid product comprising:filling a plurality of containers with the liquid product;capping each of the containers with an enclosure; andagitating the liquid product of the containers to mix the liquid product in the containers to create movement of the liquid product within the containers and to generate eddy currents, reducing a temperature gradient in the liquid product to increase a heat transfer rate of the liquid product in the containers, while simultaneously cooling or heating the liquid product of the containers.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:simultaneously transporting the containers while agitating and cooling or heating the liquid product of the containers.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:mixing ingredients for forming the liquid product.4. The method of wherein the agitating that occurs is in addition to any agitating that naturally occurs due to transporting the containers.5. The method of wherein the agitating causes movement in a portion of the wall of the container relative to the rest of the ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

Method and filling system for filling containers

Номер: US20170057801A1
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

A method for filling a container with spirit or wine includes using a valve to control flow of filling material into a container sealed against a plant from. Once the container has been filled, and while the valve is closed, pressurized Trinox gas drives surplus fluid out of the container. A Trinox gas path through which the gas flows passes through a bellows and opens into a head space of the container.

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR HOT FILLING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20200055716A1
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An apparatus for hot or warm filling comprising a compression machine configured to apply an axial compression force to a collapsible thermoplastic container for liquids. The compression machine includes a lower body having a surface designed to be a resting surface for the base of the container; at least one upper body designed to contact a portion of the container above the peripheral groove, so that the container can be held in an upright position by the at least one lower body and the at least one upper body; actuating means for actuating the at least one lower body and/or the at least one upper body in order to apply said axial compression force, acting along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container, in order to make the proximal straight side to come into contact with the distal straight side, thus reducing the internal volume of the container. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the compression machine is of the rotary type claim 1 , adapted to rotate about a rotation axis claim 1 , and is provided with a plurality of lower bodies and with a plurality of upper bodies arranged in a circular pattern claim 1 , wherein each upper body is substantially aligned with a respective lower body.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein there are provided first actuating means configured to sequentially lift the lower bodies along a direction parallel to said rotation axis and/or second actuating means configured to sequentially lower the upper bodies along said direction in order to apply said axial compression force.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the first actuating means and/or the second actuating means comprise a respective cam mechanism.5. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein each upper body of said plurality of upper bodies comprises a rod adapted to contact the circular upper end of the collapsible thermoplastic container claim 2 , or wherein each upper body of said plurality of upper bodies ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

A container and a closure for a container

Номер: US20220081170A1
Принадлежит: Threadless Closures Ltd

A container a side surface and a rim that defines an opening and an axis; a closure for the container; the container and closure having cooperating threads to move the closure axially as it is rotated; the closure having a seal against the side surface of the container; the thread portions of the container and closure are configured such that, as the closure rotates relative to the container, the seal moves parallel to the axis contacting three regions on the side surface of the container: a first region, configured such that, as the seal is moved across the region, the seal changes between states in which it is uncompressed and compressed between the container and closure; a second region, where the fluid bypasses part of the seal; and a third region where the seal forms a fluid-tight seal between the side surface and the closure.

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FORMING A BOTTOM OF A PLASTIC CONTAINER, COMPRISING A STEP OF CHECKING THE INVERSION OF A DIAPHRAGM SITUATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER

Номер: US20220081275A1
Автор: GODET Florian
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A method for forming, in an inversion device, a base of a filled and sealed plastic container, comprising a step of inverting a diaphragm situated at the center of the base of the container and surrounded by a standing ring forming a standing surface. During the step, two opposing pushing members are set in relative motion with respect to one another so as to come into contact with and press on two longitudinally opposed regions of the container. During a phase of pushing the diaphragm during the inversion thereof, there is sought, on a curve representative of the force applied to the diaphragm to move same during the inversion, a variation on this curve that indicates whether the forces applied by the pushing members to the regions with which they are in contact are becoming smaller. 11627629167177. A method for forming , in an inversion device () , a base () of a filled and sealed plastic container () , comprising a step of inverting a diaphragm () situated at the center of the base () of the container () and surrounded by a peripheral standing ring () forming a standing surface , during which step , two opposing pushing members are set in relative motion with respect to one another so as to come into contact with and press on two longitudinally opposed regions of the container , namely , on the one hand , a pusher () , arranged below a region situated in the bottom part of the container facing the diaphragm () so as to push this up toward the top of the container and , on the other hand , an upper bearing piece () that comes to bear against a region of the container that is situated in the top part of the container , on the opposite side of the diaphragm () , so as to counter the forces of the pushing-up of the diaphragm , while the standing ring is free of any stress so as to allow a longitudinal expansion of the container under the effect of the internal pressure brought about by the movement of the diaphragm when it is driven toward the top of the container;{' ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

TRANSPORT DEVICE FOR CONTAINERS

Номер: US20160068355A1
Автор: Clusserath Ludwig
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A container transport device includes a drive driving a star wheel mounted on bearings within a hollow column that is part of the machine frame. The star wheel comprises two star wheel elements, one forming the leading flanks and the other forming trailing flanks. The two elements adjust to define an angular offset between them. During transport, the elements rotate synchronously while maintaining the angular offset. The hollow column encloses all function elements for setting or maintaining an angular offset, thus protecting them from exterior influence. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus comprising a transport device for transporting a container , said transport device comprising a star wheel , a drive , bearings , a column , a machine frame , a plurality of receptacles , a plurality of first flanks , a plurality of second flanks , a first star wheel element , a second star wheel element , and a function element set , wherein said drive drives said star wheel about an axis perpendicular to a plane defined by said star wheel , wherein said star wheel is mounted on said bearings within said column , wherein said column is part of said machine frame , wherein said plurality of receptacles is disposed circumferentially about said star wheel , wherein at least a portion of said column is hollow , wherein said at least a portion of said column defines a first space and a second space , wherein said first space is inside said at least a portion of said column , wherein said second space is outside said at least a portion of said column , wherein each receptacle comprises one of said first flanks and one of said second flanks , wherein said first flanks lead in relation to a rotation direction of said star wheel , wherein said second flanks trail in relation to said rotation direction of said star wheel , wherein at least a portion of said second flank forms one of said receptacles from said plurality of receptacles , wherein each of said receptacles from said plurality of ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

INJECTION DEVICE FOR INJECTING A PRODUCT IN A CONTAINER OR A PREFORM

Номер: US20160068379A1
Принадлежит: DISCMA AG

An injection device having an inlet, an outlet and a chamber extending between the inlet and the outlet. A piston divides the chamber into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The piston is movable within the chamber and includes a body. The piston includes a shutter movable with respect to the body between a closed position, wherein the body and the shutter isolate the upper chamber from the lower chamber when the piston is moved in an injecting direction, and an open position, wherein the body and the shutter place the upper chamber in fluidic communication with the lower chamber when the piston is moved in a filling direction. 14. An injection device for injecting a liquid at an outlet () of said device , said device comprising:{'b': 2', '4', '6', '2', '4, 'an inlet () for receiving the liquid, an outlet () for injecting the liquid and a chamber () extending between the inlet () and the outlet (),'}{'b': 12', '6', '6', '16', '2', '18', '4', '12', '6', '18', '16', '18', '16', '14', '16', '18, 'a piston () extending in said chamber () and dividing said chamber () into an upper chamber (), in fluidic communication with the inlet (), and a lower chamber (), in fluidic communication with the outlet (), said piston () being movable in said chamber () in a filling direction, wherein the volume of the lower chamber () increases while the volume of the upper chamber () decreases, and in a injecting direction, wherein the volume of the lower chamber () decreases while the volume of the upper chamber () increases, said piston comprising a body () having a sealing periphery being in liquid tight fitting with a wall of the chamber between the upper chamber () and the lower chamber (),'}{'b': 12', '30', '14', '14', '30', '16', '18', '12', '14', '30', '16', '18', '12, 'the piston () further includes a shutter () that is moveable with respect to the body () between a relative closed position, wherein the body () and the shutter () isolate the upper chamber () from the lower ...

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19-03-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER CONTAINING A CONTENT FLUID, A METHOD FOR PLACING AN INSIDE OF A CONTAINER UNDER A POSITIVE PRESSURE, A FILLED CONTAINER, A BLOW MOLDING METHOD, AND A BLOW MOLDING DEVICE

Номер: US20150076105A1
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Provided is a method for manufacturing a container containing a content fluid, including: a molding step of stretching a bottomed tubular preform that is heated to a temperature at which the preform is stretchable so as to form the container by means of pressure of the content fluid injected into the preform through a mouth portion; a sealing step of sealing the content fluid by fitting a cap body to the mouth portion; and a pressurizing step of increasing an inner pressure of the container, wherein the container includes an invertible deforming portion that is freely invertible and deformable toward an inside of the container, and in the pressurizing step, the inner pressure of the container is increased by reducing a volume of the container by inverting and deforming the invertible deforming portion toward the inside of the container. 1. A method for manufacturing a container containing a content fluid , comprising:a molding step of stretching a bottomed tubular preform that is heated to a temperature at which the preform is stretchable so as to form the container by means of pressure of the content fluid injected into the preform through a mouth portion of the preform;a sealing step of sealing the content fluid by fitting a cap body to the mouth portion; anda pressurizing step of increasing an inner pressure of the container, whereinthe container includes an invertible deforming portion that is freely invertible and deformable toward an inside of the container, andin the pressurizing step, after the sealing step before a temperature of the container decreases to a room temperature, the inner pressure of the container is increased by reducing a volume of the container by inverting and deforming the invertible deforming portion toward the inside of the container.2. The method for manufacturing a container containing the content fluid according to claim 1 , wherein the invertible deforming portion is formed in a bottom portion of the container.3. A method for ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

System and Method for Simultaneously Filling Containers of Different Shapes and/or Sizes

Номер: US20180072551A1
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A system and method for simultaneously filling containers of different shapes and/or sizes are disclosed. A plurality of vehicles are routable along a track system to facilitate simultaneous delivery of first containers and second containers to different unit operation stations. The first and second containers may differ from one another in outer shape and/or interior volume. 1. A system for filling different container types , said system comprising:a plurality of first containers, each having a shape, an opening and a volume for holding a fluent material;a plurality of second containers, each having a shape, an appearance, an opening, and a volume for holding a fluent material, wherein one or more of the shape, appearance, and the volume of each of the second containers is different from one or more of the shape, appearance, and the volume, respectively, of each of the first containers;a track system;at least two unit operation stations disposed along the track system; one or more of the first containers and one or more of the second containers are disposed on respective vehicles to form container-loaded vehicles, there being a plurality of container-loaded vehicles, wherein the one or more of the first containers and the one or more of the second containers are empty at the time they first become disposed on respective vehicles; and', 'the plurality of container-loaded vehicles are routable along the track system to facilitate simultaneous delivery of the first containers and the second containers to different unit operation stations., 'a plurality of vehicles propellable along the track system, wherein2. The system of wherein the track system is a linear synchronous motor system wherein the vehicles comprise a magnet claim 1 , and the vehicles are propellable along the track system using electromagnetic force.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the track system comprises:a primary transport portion that defines a primary path that forms a closed loop; anda ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

System and Method for Independently Routing Vehicles and Delivering Containers and Closures to Unit Operation Systems

Номер: US20180072552A1
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A system and method for independently routing vehicles and delivering containers and closures to unit operation stations are disclosed. The containers and closures can, in some cases, be transported on the same vehicle. In other cases, the containers and closures can be transported on different vehicles. 1. A system for independently routing vehicles and delivering containers and closures to a unit operation station , said system comprising:at least one container for holding a fluent material, said container having an opening;a closure for selectively sealing the opening of a container;a track system;a plurality of unit operation stations disposed along the track system, one of the unit operation stations being configured for applying a closure onto a container; each container is disposed on a respective vehicle; and', 'the plurality of vehicles are independently routable along the track system to deliver at least one container and at least one closure to the at least one unit operation station for applying a closure onto a container., 'a plurality of vehicles propellable along the track system, wherein2. The system of wherein the track system is a linear synchronous motor system wherein the vehicles comprise a magnet claim 1 , and the vehicles are propellable along the track system using electromagnetic force.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the track system comprises:a primary transport portion that defines a primary path that forms a closed loop; anda secondary transport portion that extends from the primary transport portion and defines a secondary path that intersects the primary path at an ingress location and an egress location, wherein:the secondary transport portion comprises at least one unit transport segment; andone of the unit operation stations is disposed along the at least one unit transport segment.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein one of the unit operation stations comprises a loading station that is configured to facilitate loading of a ...

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24-03-2022 дата публикации

Beverage dispenser

Номер: US20220089425A1
Принадлежит: KRONES AG

Provided is an apparatus for filling containers with a positioning surface on which a container to be filled can be arranged, with a filling device which is suitable and intended for filling the container via its container opening. According to embodiments of the invention, the apparatus has a contour detection device which is suitable and intended for determining a contour of the container to be filled, as well as a determination device which, taking into account the contour of the container, detects an internal volume of the container.

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07-03-2019 дата публикации

Transport Device for Transporting Containers

Номер: US20190071259A1
Автор: Bauer Veronika
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A transport device for transporting containers with a plurality of pucks, each designed for receiving a container and for standing transport of the container, the transport device having an intermediate starwheel and a container lifting device to adjust the vertical position of the containers, and the transport device permitting the containers to be transported by the pucks to an inlet of a treatment machine and away from an outlet of the treatment machine. The container lifting device of the transport device is integrally formed with or attached to the intermediate starwheel and is formed and arranged in operation such that it lifts the containers, for removing the containers from the pucks, before they pass through a treatment section of the treatment machine and lowers the containers, for inserting the containers into the pucks, after they have passed through the treatment section. 1. A transport device for transporting containers with a plurality of pucks , which are each designed for receiving a container and for standing transport of the container ,the transport device comprising an intermediate starwheel and a container lifting device designed to adjust the vertical position of the containers, andthe transport device being designed such that the containers can be transported by means of the pucks to an inlet of a treatment machine and away from an outlet of the treatment machine,the container lifting device being integrally formed with or attached to the intermediate starwheel and formed and arranged in operation such that it lifts the containers for removing the containers from the pucks before they pass through a treatment section of the treatment machine and lowers the containers for inserting the containers into the pucks after they have passed through the treatment section.2. The transport device according to claim 1 , wherein the transport device comprises an infeed starwheel and an outfeed starwheel and the intermediate starwheel is arranged between ...

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07-03-2019 дата публикации

BEVERAGE BOTTLE FILLING DEVICE OR CONTAINER FILLING DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR FILLING BEVERAGE BOTTLES OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS WITH A BEVERAGE OR SIMILAR PRODUCT

Номер: US20190071295A1
Автор: Clusserath Ludwig
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A beverage bottle filling device or container filling device and a method for filling beverage bottles or similar containers with a beverage or similar product. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. 1. A method of filling beverage containers , such as beverage bottles , with a beverage , such as beer , water , and soda pop , said method comprising the steps of:moving a beverage container into a beverage filling machine, which beverage filling machine comprises a plurality of beverage filling devices disposed about the perimeter of a rotor configured to rotate about an axis of rotation;rotating said rotor and thereby moving said beverage container along a circular transport path;storing a beverage in a beverage storage device operatively connected to said beverage filling devices;bringing said beverage container into engagement with one of said beverage filling devices;filling said beverage container with said beverage while moving said beverage container with said rotor;upon completion of filling of said beverage container with said beverage, moving said beverage container out of said filling machine to a first container transport;moving said beverage container with said first container transport to a container closing machine, which container closing machine comprises a ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

FILLING ELEMENT COMPRISING A SPRAY NOZZLE OR SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY, CONTAINER TREATMENT MACHINE COMPRISING A SPRAY NOZZLE OR SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CLEANING MACHINE ELEMENTS

Номер: US20170073207A1
Автор: Graff Helmut
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A treatment head for use in a container-treatment machine includes two channels with a spray nozzle connecting to one of the channels. The channel connected to the spray nozzle carries a cleaning medium. The spray nozzle sprays the cleaning medium away from the filling machine 119-. (canceled)20. An apparatus comprising a spray nozzle and a treatment head for use in a container-treatment machine , said treatment head comprising a first channel , and a second channel , wherein said first channel forms a dispensing opening , wherein said second channel delivers a first medium , wherein said spray nozzle connects to said second channel , wherein said second channel supplies first medium to said spray nozzle , wherein said first medium is selected from the group consisting of a cleaning medium and a disinfecting medium , and wherein said spray nozzle is aimed to spray said first medium away from said container-treatment machine.21. The apparatus of claim 20 , further comprising a control valve claim 20 , wherein said control valve is configured to cause controlled dispensing of said first medium to said spray-nozzle.22. The apparatus of claim 20 , further comprising a control valve for causing controlled dispensing of said first medium to said spray nozzle claim 20 , said apparatus further comprising a gas channel to which said control valve connects said second channel claim 20 , wherein claim 20 , wherein during CIP cleaning of said treatment head claim 20 , said gas channel carries said first medium.23. The apparatus of claim 20 , wherein said spray-nozzle structure is configured for radial delivery of said first medium away from a machine axis of a rotor on which said treatment head is mounted with additional treatment heads.24. The apparatus of claim 20 , wherein said treatment head comprises a housing claim 20 , and wherein said spray nozzle is arranged on said housing.25. The apparatus of claim 20 , wherein said treatment head comprises a housing claim 20 , where ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

FILLING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170073208A1
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An apparatus for filling containers with a product, includes a product supply, a pre-filling chamber having a controlled outlet, a movable sealing arrangement having a closed position for isolating the product supply from the pre-filling chamber, and a displacer arrangement that extends into the pre-filling chamber and that has an elastically deformable wall. The displacer arrangement is interactively connected to a control medium in such a way that an elastic volume change in the displacer arrangement changes a volume of the pre-filling chamber, thereby permitting control over an amount of product delivered through the outlet. 117-. (canceled)18. An apparatus for filling containers with a material , said apparatus comprising a product supply , a pre-filling chamber , a movable sealing arrangement , a displacer arrangement , an elastically deformable wall , a movable sealing arrangement , a controllable outlet , a control medium , and a dual piston arrangement comprising an inner piston and an outer piston , wherein said pre-filling chamber is isolatable from said product supply , wherein said pre-filling chamber comprises said controllable outlet , wherein said movable sealing arrangement has a closed position for isolating said product supply from said pre-filling chamber , wherein said displacer arrangement is extendible into said pre-filling chamber , wherein said displacer arrangement comprises said elastically deformable wall , wherein said displacer arrangement is interactively connected to said control medium in such a way that an elastic volume change in said displacer arrangement changes a volume of said pre-filling chamber , thereby permitting control over an amount of product delivered through said outlet , wherein said inner and outer pistons are concentric , and wherein said inner and outer pistons are arranged to interact telescopically.19. The apparatus of claim 18 , further comprising a bellows claim 18 , wherein said bellows forms said elastically ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

MODULAR BEARING DEVICE FOR AT LEAST ONE PAIR OF GRIPPING ARMS, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME

Номер: US20200071088A1
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An apparatus and assembly of a modular bearing device for a pair of gripper arms in a mirror-inverted configuration seated on a support plate for the gripping, holding and guiding of bottle-like containers. The gripper arms are movable from a gripping position into an open position and vice versa by means of a rotatably mounted cam control shaft, each gripper arm having a bearing pin for the pivotal supporting the respective gripping arm and a base plate with a receiving opening running through it for the pivotal supporting of the cam control shaft, wherein the bearing pins are fixed to one side of the base plate, and releasably fastening at least one of the gripper arms on the support plate. With the objective of quick and easy dismantling/assembling, the bearing device is characterized in that the first bearing pin or the second bearing pin is designed as a sleeve for receiving the fastening, the through-hole of which aligns with a receiving opening in the base plate in the axial direction of the sleeve. 19-. (canceled)10. An apparatus comprising:a gripper arm pair having a first gripper arm and a second gripper arm arranged in a mirror-inverted configuration with the first gripper arm, the gripper arm pair seated on a support plate for the gripping, holding and guiding of bottle-like containers;a rotabably mounted cam control shaft for moving the gripper arm pair from a gripping position to an open position and vice versa, the cam control shaft having a first bearing pin for pivotally supporting at least the first gripper arm, the cam control shaft further having a second bearing pin for pivotally supporting at least the second gripper arm; anda base plate having a first receiving opening running through the base plate, the first receiving opening pivotally supporting the cam control shaft; andis a fastener configured for releasable fastening of the gripper arm pair on the support plate by fixing the bearing pins to a first side of the base plate, wherein at ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPLACING AIR FROM BOTTLES OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES

Номер: US20200071149A1
Автор: GEBENDORFER Simon
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A method and a device are described for displacing air from bottles of carbonated beverages. Sound waves may be emitted from at least one sound source and propagate through the ambient air, penetrate through the mouths into the beverage and/or make the walls of the bottles vibrate so that COis expelled from the beverage and the beverage foams in the headspace such that air contained therein is displaced through the mouth. The oxygen content in the beverage can thus be reduced flexibly and in an adjustable manner with comparatively little expenditure on equipment and for different bottle formats. 1. A method for displacing air from bottles containing carbonated beverages , comprising:emitting sound waves from at least one sound source; propagating the sound waves through ambient air;{'sub': '2', 'penetrating through the mouths of said bottles into said beverages with the sound waves and/or making the sidewalls of said bottles vibrate with the sound waves, so that COis expelled from said beverages and said beverage foams in headspaces of said bottles such that air contained therein is displaced through said mouths.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , where first sound waves are directed onto said sidewalls of said bottles and an output frequency is adapted to a natural resonance frequency of said bottles that are filled with said beverages.3. The method according to claim 2 , where said output frequency is tuned during emission of said first sound waves.4. The method according to claim 3 , where said output frequency is tuned on a basis of a standard natural resonance frequency associated with a respective bottle format of said bottles and/or said beverages and/or a filling level.5. The method according to claim 1 , where first sound waves are received at different output frequencies and where a natural resonance frequency is determined by comparing associated signal amplitudes.6. The method according to claim 1 , where second sound waves are directed through said ...

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

EQUESTRIAN WATER BOTTLE HOLDER

Номер: US20180078021A1
Автор: BATE Donna
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A water bottle holder for equestrian environments includes a cup configured to hold a water bottle, a pair of arms configured to be positioned in proximity to opposing sides of a jump post of an equestrian jumping standard, and a removable pin configured to be inserted through apertures in the pair of arms and a hole of the jump post that is at the desired height. The cup can include a drainage hole. The cup can be configured to hold other items. The water bottle holder can include a tether that connects the removable pin to the rest of the water bottle holder. The water bottle holder can include hooks in the pair of arms and a standoff to secure the water bottle holder to a horizontal structure. The water bottle holder can include knobs for attachment to a keyhole track that can be associated with the jumping standard. 1. An equestrian holding apparatus , comprising:a cup configured to hold at least a water bottle;a first arm, in communication with the cup, having an aperture configured to be positioned in proximity to a hole on a first side of a jump post of an equestrian jumping standard that extends through the jump post to a second side of the jump post;a second arm, in communication with the cup and the first arm, having a aperture configured to be positioned in proximity to the hole on the second side of the jump post; anda removable pin configured to be displaced through the aperture of the first arm, through the hole in the jump post, and through the aperture of the second arm to secure the equestrian holding apparatus to the jump post.2. The equestrian holding apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a tether configured to maintain the removable pin in proximity to the first arm.3. The equestrian holding apparatus of claim 2 ,wherein the first arm includes a second aperture,wherein the removable pin includes an aperture, andwherein a first end of the tether is connected to the first arm using the second aperture, andwherein a second end of the tether is ...

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12-06-2014 дата публикации

CONTAINER TRANSPORT DEVICE HAVING PLIABLE BOTTLE SUPPORTS

Номер: US20140158504A1
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

A container transport device includes a counter support along a section thereof, and holding devices arranged opposite the counter support for holding and transporting containers. Each holding device has a base body separate from the container transport device. The base body, which includes spring elements, is configured to engage the counter support at least in a direction toward a center of the container transport device, to make contact underneath a neck ring of a container, and to automatically adapt to a container diameter of the container with the support thereof. The holding device is detachably connectable to the transport device. The base body, which, together with its components is made in one piece from plastic, is elastically pliable in the radial direction. 19-. (canceled)10. An apparatus for transporting containers , said apparatus comprising a container transport device selected from the group consisting of a grinding star and a sliding star , said container transport device comprising a counter support along a section of said container transport device , a plurality of holding devices arranged opposite said counter support for holding and transporting containers , each holding device comprising a base body separate from said container transport , said base body comprising spring elements , wherein said base body is configured to said counter support at least in a direction toward a center of said container transport device , wherein said base body makes contact underneath a neck ring of a container and automatically adapts to a container diameter of said container with the support thereof , wherein said holding device is detachably connectable to said transport , wherein said base body is elastically pliable in said radial direction , and wherein said base body and components thereof are made in one piece from a plastic.11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein said base body is configured as a divider.12. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein said base ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

Side shutoff piston valve assembly

Номер: US20190077648A1
Автор: Ritsuo KUMAGAI, XIN Wang
Принадлежит: Procter and Gamble Co

A side shutoff piston valve assembly for filling containers with liquids while reducing or eliminating splash-back and dripping of the liquids.

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL LIQUID SOLUTION GENERATION PLATFORM

Номер: US20220098020A1
Автор: GARCIA TEBAR Ivan
Принадлежит: AIGUA, INC.

A platform for onsite creation of consumable liquids is provided. The platform includes a liquid generating machine, a set of cubes, compatible bottles, and a user interface device. The liquid generating machine may include a water storage module, a cube module, a liquid making module and a bottle filling and cleaning module. The platform decentralizes the production of consumable liquids, such as drinking waters, enhances the consumer's experience, significantly increases consumers' choices, all while simplifying the consumption process (buying the water, carrying it, getting rid of/recycling the plastic bottle, etc.). The platform includes customizable liquid generating recipes associated with the cubes that may be provided through a network or local database and a security feature that allows the authorization of users to generate and access controlled liquids. 1. A liquid solution generating platform for generation of custom consumable liquids , the platform comprising: a water storage module for receiving purified water generated from a tap water source;', 'a cube module for receiving and identifying a cube associated with a custom consumable liquid recipe, the cube module configured to retrieve a set of contents from the cube for generating the custom consumable liquid;', 'a liquid making module for making the custom consumable liquid, the liquid making module coupled to the cube module for receiving the set of contents and coupled to the water storage module for receiving a volume of purified water specified the recipe and for mixing the set of contents with the volume of purified water according to the recipe, wherein the mixing further comprises at least one of circulating to a static mixer, dissolving a gas, or adjusting a temperature; and', 'a bottle filling and cleaning module, the bottle cleaning and filling module coupled to the liquid making module for receiving the custom consumable liquid and inserting it into a bottle and further coupled to the ...

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

GAS REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND GAS REPLACEMENT METHOD

Номер: US20200079635A1
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To reduce an amount of use of a replacement gas used for replacing air in a container. A gas replacement system includes: a washing machine that washes the container with water; a filling machine that fills the container with a content fluid; a sealing machine that seals the container transferred from the filling machine; a chamber that covers the filling machine and the sealing machine, and contains a replacement gas; and a water discharge mechanism (washing machine) that discharges the water in the container having been carried into the chamber while containing the water out of the container in the chamber. The water in the container is replaced with an ambient gas in the chamber along with the discharge of the water. 1. A gas replacement system that fills a container with a content fluid , seals the container , and replaces contents of the container with a gas , comprising:a filling machine that fills the container with the content fluid;a sealing machine that seals the container transferred from the filling machine;a chamber that covers the filling machine and the sealing machine, and contains an ambient gas containing a replacement gas based on a supply source; anda liquid discharge mechanism that discharges a liquid in the container having been carried into the chamber while containing the liquid out of the container in the chamber,a gassing system that introduces the replacement gas based on the supply source into the container, the liquid in the container having been replaced with the ambient gas in the chamber along with the discharge of the liquid, to replace the gas in the container with the ambient gas,wherein the liquid in the container is replaced with the ambient gas in the chamber along with the discharge of the liquid.2. (canceled)3. The gas replacement system according to claim 1 , further comprising a liquid supply system that introduces the liquid into the container before the container is carried into the chamber.4. The gas replacement system ...

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

MEDIA DISTRIBUTOR FOR A ROTARY MACHINE AND FILLING MACHINE

Номер: US20200079636A1
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A device for distributing fluid media for a rotary machine, in particular a filling machine, including: a rotary distributor having a non-rotatably designed first assembly and a second assembly designed to be rotatable about a machine's axis of rotation, wherein the first assembly comprises one or several supply points for at least one fluid medium, and one or several supply lines for the at least one fluid medium connected with the supply point or supply points, wherein at least one supply line includes two or more lying swivel joints whose axes of rotation are arranged essentially in parallel to the machine's axis of rotation. 1. A device for distributing fluid media for a rotary machine , in particular a filling machine , comprising:a rotary distributor having a non-rotatably designed first assembly and a second assembly configured to be rotatable about an axis of rotation of the machine,wherein the first assembly comprises one or several supply points for at least one fluid medium, andone or several supply lines for the at least one fluid medium connected with the supply point or supply points,at least one supply line includes comprises two or more lying swivel joints whose axes of rotation are arranged essentially in parallel to the axis of rotation of the machine.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one supply line comprises exactly two lying swivel joints.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the two or more lying swivel joints comprise axes of rotation that are arranged offset with respect to each other.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein a segment of the supply line between the at least two lying swivel joints is embodied in an S-shape or a U-shape or comprises an S-shaped sub-segment and/or a U-shaped sub-segment.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the two or more lying swivel joints connects segments of the supply line at an essentially right angle.6. The device according to ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH A FILLING PRODUCT

Номер: US20210087039A1
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Method and filling device for filling a container with a filling product, in a beverage filling system, wherein the method comprises: determining one or more changeable influence variables which influence a target variable of the filling process, a filling level and/or a filling volume; receiving the influence variables by means of a control apparatus; calculating at least one output variable from the received influence variables by means of a calculation model of the control apparatus; and filling the container as a function of the at least one output variable. 1. A method for filling a container with a filling product in a beverage filling system , the method comprising:determining one or more changeable influence variables that influence a target variable of a filling process, the target variable being a filling level and/or a filling volume;receiving the influence variables by way of a control apparatus;calculating, by the control apparatus, at least one output variable based on the received influence variables using a calculation model; andfilling the container as a function of the at least one output variable.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filling the container comprises:{'sub': 'low', 'evacuating the container to be filled to a negative pressure Pin a range of an absolute pressure of 0.5 to 0.05 bar; and'}filling the filling product into the container at an overpressure in a range of an absolute pressure of 1 bar to 9 bar.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the filling of the container is terminated by taking into account a pressure curve in the container during the filling such that the filling of the container is terminated in response to a predetermined cut-off pressure (PAB) in the container being reached or a predetermined rise in pressure in the container being reached.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the changeable influence variables comprise one or more of: a temperature of the filling product to be bottled claim 1 , a COcontent of the ...

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

CONTAINER GRIPPER AND TRANSPORTING DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20180086571A1
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A container gripper has pivotable gripper arms and a blocking element that comprises a spring element with first and second regions that preloads the gripper arms into a closing position. The blocking element moves between a releasing position and a blocking position such that a closing force exerted in the blocking position exceeds that exerted in the releasing position. The spring elements interact with control surfaces of the gripper arms such that, when the blocking element is in the releasing position, the control surface takes effect against the first region, thereby causing the spring element to exert the first closing force and wherein, when the blocking element is in the blocking position, the control surface takes effect against the second region, thereby causing the spring element to exert the second closing force. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus comprising a container gripper , wherein said container gripper comprises pivotable gripper arms and a blocking element that comprises a spring element that preloads said gripper arms into a closing position , said spring element comprising a first region and a second region , wherein each gripper arm comprises a control surface , thereby defining first and second control surfaces , wherein said blocking element is movable along a movement direction between a releasing position , which corresponds to said gripper's releasing state , and a blocking position , which corresponds to said gripper's blocking state , wherein , in said releasing position , said spring elements exert a first closing force on said gripper arms and wherein , in said blocking position , said spring elements exert a second closing force on said gripper arms , said second closing force being greater than said first closing force , wherein said spring elements interact with said control surfaces of said gripper arms such that , when said blocking element is in said releasing position , said control surface takes effect against said first ...

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING A PRODUCT INTO A CONTAINER

Номер: US20180086617A1
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An apparatus for filling a product into a container is provided. The apparatus comprises: a filling unit configured for delivering the product into the container, the filling unit comprising a pump and furthermore a filling nozzle at its one end; a drive unit for moving the container in relation to the filling unit or vice versa back and forth between a first position, in which a bottom end of the container is arranged at a maximum distance from the filling nozzle, and a second position, in which the bottom end of the container is arranged at a minimum distance from the filling nozzle, and a control unit configured to controlling delivery of the product through the filling nozzle, to control the drive unit, and to calculate a new drive unit motion profile for controlling movement from said second position to said first position. The control unit is further configured to calculate the acceleration of the pump at predefined positions of the drive unit, to calculate drive unit compensation distances as a function of the pump acceleration at predefined positions of the drive unit, and to update the drive unit motion profile using said drive unit compensation distances. 1. An apparatus for filling a product into a container , the apparatus comprising:a filling unit configured to deliver the product into the container, the filling unit comprising a pump and a filling nozzle at its one end;a drive unit configured to move the container in relation to the filling unit between a first position, in which a bottom end of the container is arranged at a maximum distance from the filling nozzle, and a second position, in which the bottom end of the container is arranged at a minimum distance from the filling nozzle, and control delivery of the product through the filling nozzle;', 'control the drive unit;', 'calculate a new drive unit motion profile for controlling movement from said second position to said first position;', 'calculate an acceleration of the pump at predefined ...

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

FILLLING-ELEMENT ASSEMBLY AND FILLING MACHINE

Номер: US20180086618A1
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A filling-element assembly for both pressurized and open-jet filling of containers includes a filling element having a filling-element housing, a liquid valve, a return-gas channel, and a seal. The housing has a fixed first segment, a vertically movable second segment, and an extendable segment between them to surrounds the valve housing in a fluid-tight manner. A return-gas channel extends along the filling-element axis between the valve housing and the filling-element housing. In a raised position of the second segment, the seal contacts the valve housing along a circumferential contact area and seals the filling-element discharge opening thereby forming a fluid-tight closure for the return-gas channel. 123-. (canceled)24. An apparatus comprising a filling-element assembly for both pressurized and open-jet filling of a container with liquid filling-material , said container having a mouth , said filling-element assembly comprising a filling element , said filling element comprising a filling-element housing , a liquid valve , a return-gas channel , and a seal , wherein said filling-element housing comprises a housing discharge-opening , a first housing-segment , a second housing-segment , and an extendable housing-segment , wherein said liquid valve comprises a valve housing , a valve body , a liquid channel , and a filling-element discharge-opening , wherein said housing discharge-opening discharges said liquid filling-material into said container , wherein said first housing-segment is fixed in place , wherein said second housing-segment is movable along a filling-element axis between a raised position and a lowered position , wherein said second housing-segment forms said housing discharge-opening , wherein said extendable segment is disposed between said first housing-segment and said second housing-segment , and wherein said extendable segment surrounds said valve housing in a fluid-tight manner , wherein said valve body moves within said valve housing ...

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31-03-2016 дата публикации

MACHINE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS BY WEIGHING

Номер: US20160090287A1
Автор: Riggio Antonio
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The present invention relates to a machine for filling containers, in particular bottles or the like with a product, particularly a liquid such as a drink, by means of a weighing system. 2. The device for filling containers according to claim 1 , wherein the support member of the bottle comprises a fork arm supported in a tilting manner on a joining body with a rotary or linear machine for handling containers claim 1 , the fork arm comprising a tilting plate which is inserted in the joining body and projects from the joining body claim 1 , wherein an end of the tilting plate inserted in the joining body is secured to a hinge allowing the plate to tilt upwards or downwards in opposition to a preloaded spring to apply claim 1 , under a rest condition claim 1 , a predetermined load onto said detecting member.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the joining body comprises a vertical through hole intercepting the tilting plate claim 2 , on the upper surface of the tilting plate claim 2 , a pusher member being secured at the vertical through hole claim 2 , which inserts in the upper portion of the vertical through hole claim 2 , the pusher member being secured by a screw which is inserted from the bottom and the head of which protrudes from a lower surface of the tilting plate claim 2 , at a lower portion of the vertical hole claim 2 , so as to form an opposite surface with said spring.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the spring is kept in place by an adjustable screw claim 3 , which closes the lower opening of the vertical hole and allows the modification of the preload of the spring.5. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the detecting member comprises in a lower surface thereof claim 2 , a sensor said sensor being operatively connected to a driving and control unit which drives the opening/closing of the filling valve.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein said driving and control unit drives closing of the filling valve and stops the ...

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