Liquid filling device
US6041834A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2003/228
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A liquid filling device comprises a filling nozzle 31 for filling contents into containers C being transported by a conveyor 13, and a lifter 34 for lifting the container C to be filled from the path of transport of the conveyor. The filling nozzle 31 has a lower portion providing a vertical cylinder portion 42 fittable with the container C to be lifted by the lifter 34. The filling nozzle 31 is provided with an air cover 51 comprising a top wall and a peripheral wall extending downward from an edge portion of the top wall. The filling nozzle 31 extends through the top wall, with its vertical cylinder portion 42 projecting into the air cover 51. The air cover 51 has connected thereto an outlet end of a dry air pipe 52.
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