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Apparatus and method for sterilizing containers

US9522755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

Hans Scheuren · Bad Kreuznach, DE
Josef Knott · Schierling, DE
Katharina Seidenberg · Karlsruhe, DE
Michael Neubauer · Neutraubling, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 15, 2014
Grant date	Dec 20, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 28, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2202/23
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for sterilizing containers, comprises a transport device which transports the containers along a predefined transport path and at least one sterilization device which bombards the containers with charge carriers for sterilization during a transport of the containers along the transport path. The at least one sterilization device comprises a generating device for generating charge carriers. The apparatus further comprises a screening device for screening radiation. The screening device surrounds the transport path of the containers at least in portions. The screening device comprises: a first wall adjacent the transport path of the containers; and a second wall below the transport path of the containers, wherein the second wall is movable relative to the transport path of the containers.

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