Removing surface liquid from articles
US5174829A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF26B5/14
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for removing surface liquid from elongate articles such as cans. After sterilization of filled cans, surface liquid can permit microorganisms to proliferate and risk contamination of the contents. The apparatus comprises means (10) for applying a jet of gas at an acute angle to the surface of the elongate article, means for causing relative motion between the article and the jet, and suction means (12) provided downstream as considered in the direction of the jet, for applying suction to a region of the surface of the elongate article whereby surface liquid is removed therefrom.
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