Device for and method of cleaning filling nozzle
US6039058A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C3/004
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for cleaning a filling nozzle comprises an adapter 32 having an upward socket 51 connectable to a downward discharge outlet 22 of the filling nozzle 21 and connected to a collecting pipe 31 to hold the socket 51 in communication with the collecting pipe 31, a cleaner 33 having a downward cleaning spout 81 connectable to the socket 51 and so disposed as to position the cleaning spout 81 at one side of the discharge outlet 22, and means for moving the adapter 32 so as to connect the socket 51 to the discharge outlet 22 and the cleaning spout 81 alternately.
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