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Vertical type forming, filling and closing machine for flexible package

US5241804A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 1992
Grant dateSep 7, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B9/2007
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a vertical type forming, filling and closing machine for filling fluid substance discharged from an injection nozzle to a predetermined height into a bag and packaging the same, which comprises: PA1 upper surface height detecting means for detecting the height of the upper surface of fluid substance filled in the bag; PA1 a cylinder connected to the injection nozzle for moving the injection nozzle upwardly and downwardly; and PA1 a controlling apparatus for controlling the cylinder in response to the result of detection of the upper surface height detecting means to move the injection nozzle upwardly or downwardly; PA1 the controlling apparatus controlling the cylinder so that the discharging opening of the injection nozzle is always buried, during filling, to a predetermined level from the upper surface of the fluid substance filled in the bag.

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