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Filling machine and method for intermediate cleaning of a filling machine

US10022754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ALBERT HANDTMANN MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH & CO. KG · DE

Inventors

Bernd Maile · Oggelshausen, DE
Martin Staudenrausch · Biberach, DE
Gunter Sailer · Laupheim, DE
Martin Widmann · Donzdorf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 1, 2015
Grant date	Jul 17, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 27, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA22C11/02
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filling machine and a method for intermediate cleaning of a filling machine, where the filling machine comprises a hopper for filling in a pasty substance, a conveying mechanism for conveying the pasty substance in the direction toward an outlet opening. The filling machine comprises at least one spraying device above or within the hopper for distributing the cleaning medium onto the hopper inner wall.

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