Apparatus for filling containers with liquid
US5167266A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2003/2691
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for filling containers, especially bottles, with liquid material is provided. The apparatus has at least one filling element for dispensing the liquid material into a respective container in a controlled manner. A bell-shaped portion is provided for each filling element and has a chamber for completely accommodating a container during a filling process. The underside of the bell-shaped portion has an opening for the introduction and withdrawal of a container. The apparatus also has a support mechanism that forms a support surface for the container and is disposed below the filling element in the direction of a filling element axis. Via relative movement between the bell-shaped portion and the support mechanism in the filling element axis, the chamber at the opening of the bell-shaped portion can be closed and opened by the support mechanism. Provided on the bell-shaped portion as well as on the support mechanism are interlocking mechanisms so that when the chamber of the bell-shaped portion is closed by the support mechanism, the bell-shaped portion and the support mechanism are positively interlocked with one another at least relative to forces acting in the direction…
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