Cell traverse for a filling machine

US11066197B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SIG Technology AG · CH

Inventors

• Bernd Lünnemann · Düsseldorf, DE
• Klaus Naber · Kempen, DE
• Thomas Vetten · Dressendorf, DE
• Thomas Cramer · Syke, DE
• Peter Sobotka · West Vancouver, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 2, 2020
• Grant date: Jul 20, 2021
• Expiry date: Jan 2, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B55/12
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of a cell traverse for an aseptic region of a filling machine for filling packages with flowable products are provided. The cell traverse includes a frame structure with at least one first lateral longitudinal structure, at least one second lateral longitudinal structure opposite the first longitudinal structure, and a plurality of transverse elements arranged between the first and second longitudinal structures and connecting the longitudinal structures. Between the longitudinal structures and the transverse elements there are a plurality of cells of the cell traverse for receiving packages to be filled. At least some of the transverse elements are connected exclusively in an form-fit and/or force-fit manner to the longitudinal structures.