Flexible container with displaceable fitting and probe coupler apparatus
US4353488A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 1981 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D3/045
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector apparatus for use with various types of disposable flexible foodstuff containers, such as polymeric bags containing soft drink syrups, of the type having a fitment attached to a wall of the container. The novel fitment includes a displaceable valve means having a seal plug member slidably received within a passageway and capable of being releasably retained at a pre-fill position and lockably retained at a post-fill position. A mating probe connector is permanently attached to the food product delivery hose system and includes a probe adapter capable of being detachably secured to the novel fitment and a pointed push probe for engaging the seal plug member. Product drain and positive evacuation structures are provided to assure substantially complete draining of product from the container during use. The probe is directly manually movable.
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