Method for container conveyance in germ-free filling/packaging system
US5053196A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B55/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotatable partition is provided to establish a sealing relationship between each pair of successive processes in a germ-free filling/packaging system or between a said processes and the outer air and a hollow cylinder containing therein this rotatable partition is provided with an inlet through which germ-free gas flows in and an outlet through which germ-free gas flows out. Floor(s) of a germicide mist fixing station and/or a germicide removing station, and/or conveyor arms is (are) provided heater elements.
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