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Arrangement for disinfecting can lids for closing cans

US11738979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

KHS GmbH · DE
Claranor SA · FR

Inventors

Christophe RIEDEL · Avignon, FR
Ludwig Cluesserath · Bad Kreuznach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 13, 2021
Grant date	Aug 29, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 2, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB67B2201/06
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An arrangement for disinfecting can lids (32) and for closing cans includes a feed device (12) which feeds a can closing unit (24). Receiving portions (30) for individual can lids (32) are arranged in the feed device (12). The feed device (12) is situated in the feed region of the can closing unit (24). At least one sterilization device (18, 20), for can lids (32) received individually in the feed device (12), is arranged in a conveying region of the feed device.

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