Container clamp or container clip

US8413799B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KHS GmbH · DE

Inventor

• Renate Bodtländer · Guldental, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 11, 2009
• Grant date: Apr 9, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 11, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B29C49/4238
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a container clamp (2) or container clip provided on conveying elements in container filling installations for receiving the neck of a container, particularly a bottle, each clamp (2) or clip comprising a bearing block (3). The aim of the invention is to protect such installations by special clamping designs so that improper strain would result in the failure of only a single clamp and any further damage to the installations could be avoided. Said aim is achieved in that the bearing block (3) comprises holding elements (8, 9) which detach at least partially from the bearing and holding device (10, 11) when a lateral pivoting range or a lateral force is exceeded, wherein the bearing block (3) or the container clamp (2) or container clip is released to fall on the ground.