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Container filling apparatus with selectively communicated chambers

US4787428A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 1987
Grant dateNov 29, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2569
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Liquid from a supply tank B flows into a container C via outer and central annular chambers 14, 8 of filling apparatus A. Communication between the chambers is controlled by a flexible diaphragm 5 selectively urged against an annular seat 15 on a wall 10 separating the chambers in response to air pressure supplied to a chamber 23 on an opposite side of the diaphragm.

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