Container-handling device with centering elements for clamping containers

US10766716B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Andreas Ullrich · Eßlingen, DE
• Klaus-Friedrich Stock · Dortmund, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 6, 2018
• Grant date: Sep 8, 2020
• Expiry date: Feb 6, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2811/0626
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A container-handling device includes two rotors, holders that are arranged around a periphery of the first rotor and receptacles around the first rotor such that as it rotates, the receptacles pass through distinct angular ranges. When a receptacle has a container, relative movement therebetween causes its centering element and its counter-bearing to clamp a container between them with the holder engaging the container above the counter-bearing A first partial-stroke occurs while the receptacle is in a first angular region and a second partial-stroke occurs after the receptacle has left the first angular region. During the first partial-stroke, the centering element bears against a container's mouth with a pressure, and, during the second partial-stroke, this pressure increases.