Tipless can filling valve
US8496031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2003/268
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A filling valve is provided for filling containers such as beverage cans. The valve includes a tipless nozzle having ports oriented for directing flow. The nozzle includes a valve seat having a planar sealing surface. A spring actuated vent seal is provided for closing the vent tube. The valve stem may have protrusions for centering the stem in the valve body. The filling valve may have a bell forming a cavity between the bell and the valve body, and an aperture for directing cleaning fluid from within the bell to the cavity. The valve body may have a duct for directing cleaning fluid from the cavity to an outlet.
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