Device and method for dispensing product from a flexible package

US10829259B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MARS, INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

• Uwe Nehus · Verden, DE
• Stefan Eberhardt · Backnang, DE
• Davide Ronchi · Cassano Magnago, IT

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 29, 2018
• Grant date: Nov 10, 2020
• Expiry date: Mar 29, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D83/771
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Dispensing devices and methods are provided. A dispensing device comprises an opening defining an insertion path extending through an internal chamber thereof, two fragmentation rollers aligned with each other within the internal chamber, with the insertion path extending therebetween, a sensor configured to sense the package within the insertion path, a first securing device having opposing surfaces configured to secure the package within the insertion path, a second securing device having opposing surfaces configured to secure the package within the insertion path, a cam operatively connecting the first and second securing devices, and an opener configured to provide an opening in the package to allow the product to leave the package. A method of dispensing a product from a flexible package is also provided.