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Device for filling a container with at least one type of powder material

US8113245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2006
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B1/28
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for filling a recipient with at least one material in a form of a powder, the device including: a filling channel configured to bring the material from a reserve of material to an entry opening of the recipient; and a pump that evacuates a pneumatic fluid contained in the recipient through at least one first evacuation duct and a second evacuation duct, wherein the at least one first evacuation duct is configured to connect an inside of the recipient to an environment outside of the recipient during a filling phase, the first evacuation duct being internal to the filling channel, and the second evacuation duct is configured to evacuate the pneumatic fluid before filling.

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