Bottle distribution table at the entry to single file channels
US8025143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0244
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The distribution table (3) is arranged downstream of an introduction table (2) and upstream of single file channels (12) and comprises an entry zone (10) which is provided at the sides with sensors (17) which detect the presence of bottles and connected to control means for controlling and regulating the introduction flow of said bottles at said entry zone (10) and also between said entry zone (10) and the single file channels (12) and distribution channels (11) of transverse alignment the number of which corresponds to half the number of single file channels (12). The distance separating channels (11) from the channels (12) is of the order of one quarter of the diameter of the bottles. The distribution channels (11) are defined by longitudinal walls (21) supported by a mobile structure (15), said structure being moved in a continuous circular sweep of low amplitude in front of said single file channels (12).
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