Container filling apparatus including cleaning system
US7686043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2210/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container filling apparatus includes a fill nozzle for directing a liquid product into a container and an adaptor including a nozzle interface to engage the fill nozzle for a cleaning operation. An expandable member is configured to expand into a gap between the adaptor and the fill nozzle to form a seal between the nozzle interface and the fill nozzle.
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