Packaging apparatus and system to fill single-serve pods
US10988270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B57/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and packaging system for filling single-serve pods is described. The apparatus includes a base for supporting a rotatable platform comprising multiple pod holders, a filler mounted on the base and adjacent to the rotatable platform comprising a container filled with food product and multiple augers capable of filling the pods with food product, a sealer mounted on the base comprising a film winder, and a controller directing rotation of the rotatable platform, filling of the food product from the filler, and sealing and trimming of the sealed film tops of the single-serve pods.
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