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Inspection device for inspecting foreign matter

US9266711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

Jürgen Herrmann · Rosenheim, DE
Claas Fritsche · Dortmund, DE
Marius Michael Herrmann · Rosenheim, DE
Alfred Drenguis · Neutraubling, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 8, 2011
Grant date	Feb 23, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 14, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2291/2695
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A container handling installation in which retaining and transport elements transport containers in a transport direction and in which filling stations fill containers with product includes an inspection device for checking the container for unwanted foreign matter. The inspection device is integral with the retaining and transport element and includes a piezo sensor. Also included is an evaluation unit connected to the inspection device. The inspection device is configured to connect to the container such that the container and the inspection device move together in a respective direction of movement and in the transport direction.

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