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Rotary filling machine and related components, and related method

US7299832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2004
Grant dateNov 27, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/0247
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotary filling machine is disclosed for filling containers, the machine including a rotating platform rotatable relative to a vertical rotating axis through a filling zone, and a conveyor configured to convey empty containers to be filled to the rotating platform for filling and to convey filled containers from the rotating platform. Various aspects and designs of the above elements are disclosed, as well as a related method.

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