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Metering device particularly for capsule-filling machines

US4341244A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 6, 1979
Grant dateJul 27, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 6, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B1/385
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a metering device, particularly for capsule-filling machines. The device comprises a bowl having one or more chambers for receiving the product to be packaged. At least part of the bottom of the chambers is permeable to the air but impermeable to the product, and is arranged to communicate with a suction source.

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