Machine and method for coating containers

US11505351B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

• Jochen Krueger · Hagelstadt, DE
• Michael Neubauer · Neutraubling, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 18, 2019
• Grant date: Nov 22, 2022
• Expiry date: Aug 13, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C23C16/54
• WIPO field: Surface technology, coating
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A device for coating containers includes at least one vacuum device for generating a vacuum, and at least one treatment station for coating containers with a plasma, wherein the treatment station is in fluid communication with the vacuum device and wherein the treatment station has at least one treatment device which can be introduced into a container, a conveyor device for transporting containers on a transport path P and at least one support element to receive at least one container, wherein the support element is movable in a direction perpendicular to the transport path P of the containers and is suitable for introducing the container into a treatment station, wherein a closure element is arranged on the support element and the closure element is suitable for closing the treatment station in an airtight manner.