Apparatus and method for sterilizing containers with X-ray radiation monitoring
US9474813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/23
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for sterilizing containers includes a transport device which transports the containers along a predefined transport path (P), a radiation device which applies radiation (S) to at least some sections of the containers and/or components of the apparatus for sterilization purposes, and a sensor device which detects radiation occurring as a result of the radiation (S) emitted by the radiation device. The apparatus has a shielding element which attenuates the radiation reaching the sensor device in a working mode of the apparatus, and a movement device for moving said shielding element relative to the sensor device.
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