Device for controlling the clamping of a container in a mixer for fluid products
US6827480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F35/20
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In a mixer for fluids, of the type including at least one clamping assembly (1) operable selectively for clamping, in use, a container of fluid products, a device is provided for controlling the clamping of the container which includes a sensor (8) mounted on the clamping assembly (1). The sensor (8) is disposed in a region of the clamping assembly (4) subjected, in use, to a force in a predetermined direction due to the compressive forces exerted on the container in the clamping state. The sensor (8) is further adapted to emit a continuous signal proportional to the force.
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