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Device for sterilizing containers

US8337772B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

Roland Laumer · Regensburg, DE
Manfred Schmid · Neutraubling, DE
Berthold Burgmeier · Neresheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 30, 2008
Grant date	Dec 25, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 12, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB67C2003/2694
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for sterilizing containers includes a first treatment space, which is filled with a sterilizing gaseous medium under predetermined thermodynamic conditions, a tank, which is filled with a liquid medium and extends along a closed path, and a multiplicity of holding devices for holding the containers. The holding devices are arranged rotatably with respect to the treatment space, and a dividing wall, which protrudes into the liquid medium located in the tank is arranged rotatably with respect to the tank. A discharge opening, via which the gaseous medium can be discharged, is provided between the treatment space and the tank.

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