Container guide for a filling and capping machine
US5732528A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2007/0066
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved container guide for a bottling machine for filling or capping containers having a generally circular cross-section is provided. The container guide serves to retain the containers in the machine during conveyance through the bottling line. A rotatable star wheel is provided for moving the container through the machine and includes a pocket support for supporting the containers thereon. A rear guide is located radially outward from the star wheel and is used to retain the containers within the pocket support during rotation. The star wheel and rear guide each include a side wall or body guides to maintain the sidewall of the containers in position during rotation of the star wheel. An adjusting mechanism is provided on each guide to change the position of the guide to accommodate different size bottles.
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