Transport of containers on conveyors

US6677280B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHG · DE

Inventors

• Stefan Kupper · Pattensen, DE
• Michael Schneider
• Walter Grosse Böwing · Dormagen, DE
• Alfred Laufenberg · Dormagen, DE
• Harald Kluschanzoff · Mettmann, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 6, 2000
• Grant date: Jan 13, 2004
• Expiry date: Dec 6, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2201/02
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to process for reducing the friction between new and/or freshly washed transport containers and conveyors, in which a composition containing at least one component with lubricating properties is applied to at least part of the surface of the container before it is placed on the conveyor, to containers of which at least part of the outer surface is finished with a film or a coating which contains lubricating components to reduce friction during transport on conveyors and to installations which are intended, and may advantageously be designed, for the transport of such containers.