Apparatus for filling packaging containers
US5522438A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B3/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for filling a plurality of containers with a liquid includes a holding tank for holding a quantity of liquid and a plurality of filler pipes connected to the holding tank. A plurality of filler valves are provided, each filler valve corresponding to one of the plurality of filler pipes. A flowmeter is provided, located between the holding tank and one of the filler valves in one of the plurality of filler pipes, for generating a signal after a predetermined amount of liquid has flowed through the filler pipe. A device, responsive to the signal generated by the flowmeter, is provided for closing the plurality of filler valves.
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