Multi-container filling machine, valves, and related technologies
US10954112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2003/2668
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for filling containers with fluid includes a volumetric filling valve. The volumetric filling valve includes a valve stem having a gas valve portion and a fluid valve portion. An interior passageway of the gas valve portion is positioned interior of the valve stem, wherein the interior passageway positioned to supply a quantity of gas to a filling nozzle. A gas valve actuator is mechanically connected to the valve stem, wherein the gas valve actuator controls an activation of the gas valve portion. A fluid valve actuator is mechanically connected to the valve stem, wherein the fluid valve actuator controls an activation of the fluid valve portion. The volumetric filling valve may be positioned within a filling head container with the gas valve portion positioned at least partially within a quantity of gas and the fluid valve portion positioned within a quantity of fluid.
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