Neck gripping conveyor and link, and related rotary filler and system
US7261199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2003/2677
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor is disclosed suitable for conveying objects such as containers to a processing station. The conveyor includes a plurality of connected links, and at least one gripping member extending from each of the links. Each gripping member is movable relative to its respective link for gripping a container by the neck of the container. A guide structure is disposed on the link for mating a component of the processing station to the neck of the container for processing the container. The processing station may be a filler such as a rotary filler, a capper, or a rinser. Related individual links, conveying systems, and filler components are also disclosed.
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