Apparatus and method for the treatment of containers with recognition of fittings
US9187201B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2003/221
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for the treatment of containers may include at least one conveying device, which conveys the containers along a pre-set conveying path, and at least one treatment device, which treats the container in a pre-determined manner. The apparatus may include at least one size part which is capable of being arranged in an exchangeable manner on a carrier. A first transmitter device, which at least intermittently emits a signal which is characteristic of the first transmitter device, is arranged on the size part, and the apparatus has at least one first receiver device for receiving the first signal. The apparatus may further include a second signal communication device, which emits or receives a second characteristic signal, wherein the receiver device is designed in such a way that it determines from the signals emitted whether the size part is in a predetermined position with respect to the apparatus.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.