An apparatus comprises a mould part having a forming chamber and a filling device for filling the forming chamber with a mouldable material. The filling device comprises an entry duct for a flow of mouldable material and air and a preliminary chamber communicating with the forming chamber. The entry duct opens into the preliminary chamber in a position such as to send the flow of mouldable material and air towards the forming chamber with a helicoidal movement, so as to separate the mouldable material from the air.
B29C 33/00 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
B29C 33/10 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated venting means
A method for making a cap (1) for a container comprises a step of forming in a mould, in which the following are made: a body (2) configured to be coupled and uncoupled relative to the neck of the container and including an internally threaded side wall (21), which extends around a longitudinal axis (A), and a transverse wall (22); a tamper evident ring (3), including a retaining element (31), configured to engage a locking member on the neck of the container, and a joining portion (32), where the tamper evident ring is joined to the cap body, the joining portion (32) being configured to be torn along a perimeter surrounding the longitudinal axis (A) in response to a movement of the body (2) away from the tamper evident ring (3); a connecting window (4) including a connecting band (40) and a film (400) which is thinner than the connecting band (40), the film (400) being adjacent to a first flank (43) and a second flank (44) of the connecting band (40), each of the first flank (43) and second flank (44) extending from a first end (41) of the connecting band (40) connected to the retaining portion (31) to a second end (42) of the connecting band (40) connected to the side wall (21) of the body (2), along the whole length of the first (43) and of the second flank (44).
B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
B65D 55/16 - Devices preventing loss of removable closure members
An apparatus and a method for cutting a cap are described, with a cutting device comprising a first blade for making a first circumferential cut, a second blade for making a second circumferential cut at an axial distance from the first circumferential cut, and one or more vertical and/or oblique blades for making one or more vertical and/or oblique cuts arranged between the first and the second circumferential cut, with a spindle comprising an engaging portion having one or more circumferential abutting surfaces arranged to contact a lateral wall of said cap, and a circumferential receiving hollow portion receiving at least partially and without contact the first blade, the second blade and the one or more vertical and/or oblique blades.
B26D 1/03 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a stationary cutting member with a plurality of cutting members
B26D 3/06 - Grooving involving removal of material from the surface of the work
B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form
What is described herein is a closing cap for a container, comprising a lateral wall extending around an axis and a transversal wall positioned at one end of the lateral wall, a separating line being provided on the lateral wall to define a retaining ring, which comprises a retaining portion which extends as far as a free edge of the retaining ring and is configured to internally engage with a locking ring of a neck of the container, and a closing element removably engageable with the neck, so as to open or close the container. The separating line extends between a first end and a second end and is circumferentially interrupted to leave the closing element and the retaining ring joined. An incision line is provided on the lateral wall between the separating line and the free edge. The cap additionally comprises a tab, configured to rest on the neck when the closing element is in an open condition, and a pair of movement bands, that is to say, a first movement band and a second movement band which are defined between the separating line and the incision line and a pair of hinge bands, that is to say, a first hinge band and a second hinge band, which extend from the first movement band and from the second movement band towards the transversal wall, the tab being circumferentially interposed between the first hinge band and the second hinge band.
A method for applying a sealing member to a capsule intended for the preparation of a beverage in a device for making beverages, where the capsule includes a body having a bottom wall a side wall and a flange-like rim which extends from the side wall, comprises a step of applying a charge of sealing composition in a viscous state on the flange-like rim and a step of compression moulding the charge of sealing composition against the flange-like rim.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B65B 51/02 - Applying adhesives or sealing liquids
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
6.
CAP FOR A CONTAINER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CAP
A method for producing a cap for a container wherein the cap includes a retaining ring suitable for being associated with a neck of the container and a closure element hinged to the retaining ring for opening or closing an opening defined by the neck of the container. The method includes providing a cup-shaped body having a side wall extending about an axis and an end wall extending transversely to the axis, and cutting the side wall along a separation line for defining the retaining ring and the closure element such that during the cutting step there is interacting with the material forming the side wall along an angular extension of the side wall about the axis as to leave intact at least one connection band which connects the retaining ring to the closure element, and producing at least one delimitation line which laterally delimits the connection band.
A measuring apparatus and method are described for measuring the breaking force of frangible arrangement connecting a capsule with a closed annular shaped guarantee band, with an annular ridge axially holding the guarantee band, a pusher element that pushes the capsule for breaking the frangible arrangement, sensor for detecting the traction force exerted by the pusher element, a lifting and abutment device arranged to feed the capsule to the annular projection, and a disengagement portion for removing the guarantee band from the annular projection, after the breakage of the frangible media, leaving the closed annular shape of the guarantee band intact.
A male element (100) of a mould (10) for the compression moulding of a parison comprises a die (110) and a ducting system (117), located inside the die (110) to allow a cooling fluid to flow in the male element (100), wherein the die (110) comprises: a body (112); a liner (116) fitted round the body (112) and having an outside surface, acting in conjunction with a female element (200) of the mould (10) to delimit a forming cavity (20), and an inside surface in contact with the outside surface of the body (112), wherein the ducting system (117) is formed between the body (112) and the liner (116).
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
A moulding apparatus for forming an object with a mouldable material, the moulding apparatus having a forming region delimited by a lateral surface extending around a central zone. The moulding apparatus includes
a plurality of sectors defining the lateral surface, each sector having a body delimited by a forming surface,
at least a first pushing device for applying, on a first sector of said plurality, a first force directed towards the central zone in a first direction,
at least a second pushing device for applying, on a second sector of said plurality, a second force directed towards the central zone in a second direction, and the second direction being arranged transversely to the first direction.
A plant for manufacturing ceramic articles comprising two feeding devices each of which is configured to contain a powder material of a respective type and feed this powder material to a conveyor assembly. The plant further comprises an operating device, which is configured to allow the powder material to exit selectively from zones of the feeding devicesarranged in succession crosswise to the movement direction moving vertically and independently from one another a plurality of transfer moving parts, each provided with a transit channel (through which the powder material moves to reach the conveyor assembly.
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using presses; Presses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
A method for forming an object comprises the steps of:
providing a mould comprising a first and a second mould part opposite to each other, a part selected from between the first mould part and the second mould part comprising a plurality of sectors for shaping a lateral portion of the object, the sectors delimiting a variable-volume forming region of the mould;
positioning a dosed amount of mouldable material between the first and second mould parts while the mould is in an open position;
displacing the first mould part and the second mould part towards each other in a moulding direction, to define between the first mould part and the second mould part a closed forming chamber bringing into contact respective abutment surfaces of the first mould part and the second mould part, the abutment surfaces extending transversely to the moulding direction.
A male element (100) of a mould (10) for the compression moulding of a parison comprises: a die (110), extending along a longitudinal axis (A) and including a body (112) having, inside it, a longitudinal cavity (113) 5 extending along the longitudinal axis (A) and, at one end of it, a socket (111) in communication with the longitudinal cavity (113); a stretching rod (120), slidably inserted in the longitudinal cavity (113) and including a terminal portion (121) at one end of it, the stretching rod (120) being movable relative to the die (110) between a retracted position, in which the 10 terminal portion (121) is housed inside the socket (111), and an extracted position, in which the terminal portion (121) is extracted from the socket (111).
Apparatus for producing objects in continuous cycle from plastic material includes: distributor unit; forming station for forming a plurality of objects by compression moulding; metering unit, including an outlet valve system and an additional valve system, where the outlet valve system and the additional system are each switchable between an open configuration and a closed configuration; and plurality of partition elements, disposed between the additional system and the outlet valve system and movable between an upper limit position and a lower limit position to vary an internal volume of the distributor unit, where, in a charging configuration of the metering unit, the outlet valve system and the additional valve system are in the closed configuration and in the open configuration, respectively, and in a discharging configuration of the metering unit, the additional system and the outlet valve system are in the closed configuration and in the open configuration, respectively.
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
A cutting apparatus and method are disclosed for making a tamper device of a closing capsule, in which the capsule is fed to a cutting device on which simultaneously a first force is exerted that maintains a cutting portion of the device in an operative cutting position and a second force that would tend to make the cutting portion retreat to a safety position, the first force being greater than the second force and in which in the event of an anomalous situation like an interruption to an electric power supply, the first force is reduced so that the second force can exceed the first force and move the cutting portion to the safety position.
A capsule (1), intended for the preparation of a beverage in a device for making beverages, comprises: a bottom wall (101); a side wall (102) which extends around a longitudinal axis (A); an annular flange (103), wherein an outer surface of the side wall (102) includes a first portion (1021), which is proximal to the flange (103), and a second portion (1022), which is distal from the flange (103); a lip seal (104) which juts from a rear surface (103B) of the annular flange (103) and which extends around the longitudinal axis (A), so that the annular flange (103), the lip seal (104) and the side wall (102) delimit an annular groove (106); a plurality of protrusions (105) disposed around the longitudinal axis (A) and jutting from the first portion (1021) of the outer surface of the side wall (102).
The closing cap comprises a lateral wall around an axis and a transversal wall at one end of the lateral wall. A separating line on the lateral wall defines a retaining ring having a retaining portion engaged with a locking ring, and a closing element engaged with the neck to open or close the container. The cap comprises an incision line and a connecting band connecting the closing element and retaining portion. The cap comprises: a coupling structure inside the lateral wall for coupling the closing element, the lateral wall having a first portion with a first height along an axis parallel to the axis starting from the free edge, and a second portion with a second height measured along an axis parallel to the axis starting from the transversal wall. The ratio between the second and first heights is less than or equal to 2.00.
A method and plant to handle ceramic articles; the plant comprises a gathering area comprising a plurality of first storage units, each having a group of ceramic articles placed on a first support structure according to a first given arrangement; a handling machine to re-arrange at least part of such ceramic articles on second support structures in such a way that they are placed according to a second given arrangement so that they can be picked up by a holding device, so as to create a plurality of second storage units; at least one first intermediate store to receive at least part of the second storage units; and a forming machine to form an order to be shipped, which is configured to transfer at least one first ceramic article from the second storage unit onto a third support structure so as to obtain a shipment unit.
B65G 49/08 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for ceramic mouldings
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
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HANDLING METHOD AND MACHINE TO RE-ARRANGE CERAMIC ARTICLES OF A GROUP OF CERAMIC ARTICLES
Handling method and machine to re-arrange ceramic articles; the handling machine comprises: a first moving device to pick up and move at least part of the ceramic articles from a first support structure to a splitting-up station; a support comprising a base portion, a plurality of projections and a plurality of recesses; and a second moving device to transfer such ceramic articles from the splitting-up station to an output station and place them on a second support structure according to a second given arrangement so as to obtain a modified group of ceramic articles.
B65G 49/08 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for ceramic mouldings
B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
Described is a cap for a container, a combination of a closing cap for a container and a neck of the container and a relative method for making the cap for the container.
Described is a cap for a container, a combination of a closing cap for a container and a neck of the container and a relative method for making the cap for the container.
The cap comprises a lateral wall extending about an axis and a transversal wall positioned at one end of the lateral wall, a separation line being provided on the lateral wall to define a retaining ring, which is configured to remain anchored to a neck of the container and which extends up to a free edge; a closing element removably engageable with the neck, so as to open or close the container; the separation line extends about an axis and being circumferentially interrupted to leave the retaining ring and the closing element joined; wherein the retaining ring comprises a joining portion at which the retaining ring is joined to the closing element; a first connecting band, which extends from a first end zone of the joining portion to the retaining portion, and a second connecting band, which extends from a second end zone of the joining portion, the second end zone being positioned circumferentially on the opposite side to the first end zone; a tab, interposed between the first connecting band and the second connecting band and being protruding, or aligned with respect to it, so that, when the closing element is in an open condition and the connecting bands keep the closing element connected to the retaining ring, the tab can rest on the neck. A method is also provided for making the cap in a cutting unit.
A capsule, intended for the preparation of a beverage in a device for making beverages, includes a body including a bottom wall; a side wall extending around a longitudinal axis between a first annular edge, connected to the bottom wall, and a second annular edge, wherein the side wall has an inside surface, facing towards the longitudinal axis, and an outside surface, opposite to the inside surface; an annular flange, extending from the second annular edge of the side wall, away from the longitudinal axis; a plurality of protrusions disposed around the longitudinal axis and projecting from a first portion of the outside surface of the side wall, proximal to the flange.
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
21.
CONTINUOUS CYCLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOULDING SINGLE OBJECTS FROM PLASTIC MATERIAL
A continuous cycle system for moulding single objects from plastic material, including: an extruder including a cylinder extending along a longitudinal axis (L), a screw rotating inside the cylinder about the longitudinal axis (L), the screw having a core and a thread externally coupled to the core and heaters coupled to the cylinder; a moulding machine, configured to receive as input the flow of liquid plastic material from the extruder and including a plurality of moulds, each having a first and a second half mould movable relative to each other between an open position and a closed position.
A capsule, intended for the preparation of a beverage in a device for making beverages, includes: a bottom wall; a side wall; an annular flange, wherein the bottom wall includes an annular supporting portion, connected to the side wall, and a central portion surrounded by the annular supporting portion, wherein the annular supporting portion projects from the central portion, and wherein the central portion includes a first zone, having a first thickness, and a second zone, having a second thickness, wherein the second thickness is smaller than the first thickness, and wherein the second zone is oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis.
A cutting apparatus and method are disclosed for making an anti-tamper device of a closing capsule of a container, in which the capsule is fed to a cutting device whilst the capsule is retained between a locking member and a base opposite the locking member, with an annular abutment that is arranged around a rotation axis of the locking member and which is moved from a insertion position in the capsule, before the capsule is cut, to an abutment position, in which the abutment presses the capsule against the cutting device, the abutment being rotatable around a rotation axis that, when the abutment is in the abutment position, is misaligned with respect to the rotation axis of the locking member.
B26F 1/18 - Perforating by slitting, i.e. forming cuts closed at their ends without removal of material
B26D 1/02 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a stationary cutting member
B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
24.
EXTRUDER AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATION IN AN EXTRUDER
An extruder for polymeric materials, includes: a hollow extrusion cylinder, having an inlet for receiving pellets of polymeric material, and an outlet for expelling molten polymeric material; an extruder screw connected to a motor to rotate inside the extrusion cylinder and to move the polymeric material from the inlet to the outlet; heaters coupled to the extrusion cylinder; a sensor system configured to measure values of a recipe parameter and of a monitoring parameter; a processing unit, programmed to store a target value for the recipe parameter and to perform a feedback control to bring the recipe parameter to the target value and to keep it at the target value.
A cutting apparatus and a cutting device are disclosed including a modular insert arranged at least partially in a housing cavity, in which the modular insert includes a cutting element for performing a vertical or oblique cut and an abutting block which is interchangeable and couplable with the cutting element to fix a total dimension of the modular insert, in which an abutting face of the abutting block abuts on a back wall of the housing cavity so that a rear end of the cutting element is spaced away from the back wall. An assembly method is disclosed for assembling the aforesaid device including the steps of providing a plurality of interchangeable abutting blocks and of choosing an abutting block between the plurality of interchangeable abutting blocks on the basis of a desired total dimension of the modular insert.
B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
B26D 1/02 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a stationary cutting member
B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
B26F 1/18 - Perforating by slitting, i.e. forming cuts closed at their ends without removal of material
26.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING OBJECTS BY MEANS OF COMPRESSION MOULDING
An apparatus for forming an object comprises an extruding device (2) for supplying a continuous extrudate of polymeric material, at least one separating element for cutting the continuous extrudate thereby separating a dose (6; 106) of polymeric material from the continuous extrudate, at least one mould (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) comprising a first mould part (9; 109; 209; 309) and a second mould part (8; 108; 508) which are movable relative to one another between an open position, in which the dose (6; 106) is rested on a receiving part selected from the first mould part (9; 109; 209; 309) and the second mould part (8; 108; 508), and a closed position, in which a forming chamber is defined between the first mould part (9; 109; 209; 309) and the second mould part (8; 108; 508), the forming chamber having a shape corresponding to said object. The apparatus further comprises a thermal conditioning device (11; 111; 211; 311; 411) configured to act on the dose (6; 106) while the dose (6; 106) is positioned in said at least one mould (5; 105; 205; 305; 405) and before the closed position is reached, by thermally conditioning at least one surface portion (20; 120) of the dose (6; 106) which is distinct from a resting portion (17; 117) of the dose (6; 106) which is resting on the receiving part.
B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B29C 35/08 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising by wave energy or particle radiation
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
27.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSPECTING AN INCISION ON A PLASTIC CAP
A method for inspecting an incision made on a lateral surface of a plastic cap includes the following steps: conveying the plastic cap along an inspection path through an inspection zone in which the cap is inspected; emitting a polarized light collimated along a light orientation towards the inspection zone; capturing image data representing at least one image of the lateral surface of the cap through an optical sensor; receiving the image data in a control unit; processing the image data to derive information about the incision.
A compression moulding machine comprises: an extrusion unit configured to extrude a rod of pasty polymeric material; a cutting element, configured to portion the rod into individual charges; a rotary carousel, including a plurality of moulds, each mould being configured to receive a respective charge and to form a corresponding object from the charge; a feeder, configured to convey each charge to a respective mould at a feed position; an inspecting device, configured to capture inspection data, representing a composition of the rod or of the charges.
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
An apparatus (1) for the inspection of parisons (2) comprises: an inspection zone (10), configured to receive an unordered plurality of parisons (2); an illuminator (3), configured to emit a beam of light directed at the plurality of parisons (2); a detector (4) comprising a camera (41) configured to capture an image of the plurality of parisons (2), wherein the inspection zone is interposed between the illuminator (3) and the detector (4); a control unit (5) configured to process the image captured by the camera (41) to derive an item of diagnostic information regarding the defectiveness of one or more parisons (2) of the plurality of parisons (2), wherein the illuminator (3) includes an emission-polarizing filter (32) and the detector (4) includes a receiving polarizing filter (42).
An apparatus comprises:
at least one mould for forming an object from a dose of polymeric material;
a conveying device having a central support rotatable about a first axis the conveying device comprising at least one conveying element movable along a first closed path for collecting the dose and subsequently releasing the dose in the mould;
a removing device having a central body rotatable about a second axis, the removing device comprising at least one removing element movable along a second closed path for conveying the object away from the mould.
An apparatus comprises:
at least one mould for forming an object from a dose of polymeric material;
a conveying device having a central support rotatable about a first axis the conveying device comprising at least one conveying element movable along a first closed path for collecting the dose and subsequently releasing the dose in the mould;
a removing device having a central body rotatable about a second axis, the removing device comprising at least one removing element movable along a second closed path for conveying the object away from the mould.
The first axis is distinct from the second axis and at least one point exists at which one path selected from between the first closed path and the second closed path overlaps another path selected from between the second closed path and the first closed path.
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
31.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING OBJECTS FROM RECYCLED POLYMERIC MATERIAL
An apparatus comprises a nozzle for supplying a flow of polymeric material, a separating element for separating a dose of polymeric material from the flow supplied by the nozzle, at least one mould for making an object by compression moulding the dose, at least one conveying element for conveying the dose separated by the separating element towards the mould. The conveying element is movable along a path in an atmospheric environment. The apparatus further comprises a recycling device intended for receiving a polymeric material to be recycled and for providing at its outfeed a melted regenerated polymeric material suitable for being moulded. The nozzle is connected to the recycling device so that the nozzle is fed with the regenerated polymeric material coming from the recycling device.
Described is a coextrusion head (1) comprising a plurality of infeeds (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) for fluid products, an inner joining space (16, 17), positioned downstream of said infeeds and communicating with them by means of respective delivery ducts (110, 120, 130, 140, 150) so as to allow flows of products to converge there and an outfeed (18) for the final multi-layer product, positioned downstream of the inner joining space (16, 17). In the head (1) there is a central delivery duct (110), provided for receiving a first flow of product and two lateral delivery ducts (120, 130), designed to receive, respectively, a second flow of product and a third flow of product. The head (1) also comprises adjustable narrowing means (31, 32), acting at least in the central delivery duct (110) and designed to vary a respective opening, to allow adjustment of the relative position of the first flow relative to a composite secondary flow defined by the joining of the first, second and third flow in the joining space (16) .
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A cutting method and apparatus for closures of the “tethered” type are disclosed, in which a spindle that carries a closure is moved to a cutting device with one or more horizontal blades and at least one vertical or oblique blade. During cutting, the spindle rotates and the closure rolls on the cutting device. The spindle, which is fed several times to the cutting device carrying each time a different closure, comprises a portion made of a softer material than the blades so that during cutting the blades penetrate the material of the closure and then sink into the softer portion of the spindle. Feeding the spindle that carries the closure to the cutting device is coordinated with rotation of the spindle so that the vertical or oblique blade, each time that the spindle is fed to the cutting device, always meets the same zone of the softer portion of the spindle.
B26F 1/18 - Perforating by slitting, i.e. forming cuts closed at their ends without removal of material
B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form
B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
An apparatus for optical inspection of sanitaryware includes: a supporting device configured to receive a piece of sanitaryware to be inspected; at least one camera, configured to capture a plurality of images of the piece of sanitaryware under inspection; an automatic arm, movable between a plurality of operating positions relative to the supporting device, wherein the at least one camera is mounted on the automatic arm; a control unit, configured to receive the plurality of images, wherein the control unit is configured to process the plurality of images as a function of reference data to provide diagnostic information regarding the defectiveness of the piece of sanitaryware.
G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined
G01B 11/245 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures using a plurality of fixed, simultaneously operating transducers
A knife is described that is arranged for being fitted in a cutting apparatus for obtaining incision lines and notches on a cap made of plastics intended for closing a container, the knife being suitable for making notches and incisions on a side wall of the cap when the cap, by rotating around a rotation axis thereof, is moved along a path for interacting with the knife in an advancement direction, the knife including a plurality of tools arranged in a layered structure, wherein the cutting tools are parallel to a plane and stacked in a direction of a vertical axis orthogonal to the plane, the layered structure including: a first horizontal cutting tool arranged for performing circumferential notches on the side wall at a first height on the vertical axis to determine in use a tamperproof ring and a main body in the cap; a second horizontal cutting tool arranged for performing further circumferential notches on the side wall at a second height on the vertical axis that is different from the first height; and a transverse cutting tool arranged for making at least one transverse notch, where “transverse” means transverse to the plane, to determine in use together with the second horizontal cutting tool and the first horizontal cutting tool a tab portion on the main body, the tab portion being arranged for maintaining the main body overturned with respect to said tamperproof ring once said container is opened, wherein the transverse cutting tool includes at least two transverse cutting edges, each transverse cutting edge extending substantially vertically.
B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
B26D 1/02 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a stationary cutting member
B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
A cap for a container comprises: a body, configured to be coupled and uncoupled relative to the neck of the container and including a side wall, which extends around a longitudinal axis, and a transverse wall; a tamper evident ring, configured to remain anchored to the neck of the container even when the body is uncoupled from the neck and including a joining portion where the tamper evident ring is joined to the body, the joining portion being configured to be torn along a full perimeter surrounding the longitudinal axis, wherein the cap comprises a connecting band having a first end connected to the side wall of the body and a second end connected to the retaining portion of the tamper evident ring.
A method for making an object (2) from plastic material, having a wall (21) and a through hole (22) formed in the wall (21), comprises the following steps: preparing a dose (20) of extruded plastic material; preparing a mould (1), having a first half mould (11) and a second half mould (12), mutually movable along a longitudinal axis (A1), wherein the first half mould (11) includes a body (111) and a plunger (112), the plunger (112) being movable relative to the body (111) between a retracted position and an advanced position; positioning the dose (20); closing the mould (1) to form a closed moulding space (V); moving the plunger (112) from the retracted position to the advanced position to squeeze the dose (20) so that the plastic material is forced to occupy the moulding space (V).
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
A method for applying a sealing member to a capsule intended for the preparation of a beverage in a device for making beverages, where the capsule includes a body having a bottom wall, a side wall and a flange-like rim which extends from the side wall, comprises a step of applying a charge of sealing composition in a viscous state on the flange-like rim and a step of compression moulding the charge of sealing composition against the flange-like rim.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B65B 51/02 - Applying adhesives or sealing liquids
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
An apparatus is intended to produce a multi-layer extrudate comprising an intermediate material interposed between at least two layers of outer material. The apparatus comprises an arrangement of ducts which includes a first duct and a second duct through which respective lateral flows of outer material can flow. The arrangement of ducts also includes a further duct through which a central flow comprising at least the intermediate material can flow. The apparatus further comprises at least one obstructing element for interacting at least with the central flow while the central flow is advancing in an advancement direction. The at least one obstructing element is movable with a movement having a component directed transversally to the advancement direction, so as to obstruct the central flow in the advancement direction at preset intervals.
B29C 48/49 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using two or more extruders to feed one die or nozzle
B29C 43/20 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
A cap for a container is provided and a related method for making the cap. The cap comprises a side wall extending about an axis and a transversal wall arranged at an end of the side wall, a separation line being provided on the side wall for defining: a retaining ring, which is intended to remain anchored to a neck of the container and is configured to internally engage with an enlargement of the neck; and a closure element which can removably engage the neck, so as to open or close the container. The separation line extends about the axis and is circumferentially interrupted so as to leave a joining portion, between the retaining ring and the closure element, which extends circumferentially for a respective angle, the cap further having an incision line which extends transversally to the axis between the separation line and a free edge of the retaining ring, so that two connecting bands are defined between the separation line and the incision line, the two connecting bands joining the retaining ring to the joining portion. The connecting bands are deformable and the joining portion is externally provided with a projection which projects from the joining portion and is positioned between a separation plane in which the separation line lies and the incision line so that, when the closure element is in the open position and the connecting bands keep the closure element connected to the retaining ring, an edge of the joining portion which, in the closed position, faces the retaining ring, is facing, in the open position, towards a rim of the neck and the projection is resting on the neck in said open position.
Described is a system for transferring a dose of polymeric material comprising a head for supplying the polymeric material and at least one conveying device, provided with a conveying wall, which is configured for advancing along a path through the supplying head for transferring to the conveying wall a dose obtained from the polymeric material supplied from the supplying head; and wherein the supplying head comprises a duct which is provided with a straight outfeed region extending along an axis which is configured to supply the polymeric material to a supplying outfeed. The outfeed region comprises at least a first zone and a second zone facing each other, the supplying head having at least one variation configuration in which the first zone and the second zone are asymmetrical to disturb a flow of polymeric material in the outfeed region in such a way as to control the supplying direction of the polymeric material, supplied from the supplying outfeed and to transfer to the conveying wall. A method is also proposed for transferring the dose of polymeric material from the supplying head to the conveying device and a method for supplying the dose.
A closing cap for a container includes a separating line on a lateral wall forming a retaining ring, configured to remain anchored to a neck of the container and extending up to a free edge. A closing element is engageable with the neck, to open or close the container. The separating line is circumferentially interrupted to define in the lateral wall a joining zone, extending at a first angle, in which the retaining ring and the closing element are joined. An engagement element of the retaining ring is bent when the cap is closed. First and second incision lines allow deformability of a connecting portion and a region of the engagement element extending at a second angle, so that when first opening the closing element, the region goes beyond the locking ring and deforms to rest on the locking ring in an extended configuration.
An apparatus (1) for processing cups (2), adapted to be filled with coffee or other products, whether solid or liquid, and to be closed with respective lids to form corresponding capsules, comprises: a plurality of pockets (50) for housing the cups (2); an infeed station (4) for receiving the cups (2) and placing them in respective pockets (50) of the plurality of pockets (50); at least one tool (31) for applying a process to a rear face (23B) of an annular flange (23) of a cup (2) housed a respective pocket (50), to form a sealing profile (230); an outfeed station (6) configured to release the cups (2) with the sealing profile (230) formed on them.
B32B 41/00 - Arrangements for controlling or monitoring lamination processes; Safety arrangements
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
A cap for a container comprises a lateral wall extending around an axis and a transversal wall arranged transversally to the axis, a separating line being provided on the lateral wall to define:
a retaining ring intended to remain anchored to a neck of the container, and
a closing element removably engageable with the neck to open or close the container.
A cap for a container comprises a lateral wall extending around an axis and a transversal wall arranged transversally to the axis, a separating line being provided on the lateral wall to define:
a retaining ring intended to remain anchored to a neck of the container, and
a closing element removably engageable with the neck to open or close the container.
The separating line extends around the axis and is circumferentially interrupted for defining a joining portion which joins the retaining ring and the closing element.
A cap for a container comprises a lateral wall extending around an axis and a transversal wall arranged transversally to the axis, a separating line being provided on the lateral wall to define:
a retaining ring intended to remain anchored to a neck of the container, and
a closing element removably engageable with the neck to open or close the container.
The separating line extends around the axis and is circumferentially interrupted for defining a joining portion which joins the retaining ring and the closing element.
The cap further has an incision line which extends in the lateral wall, transversally to the axis, so that the separating line is axially interposed between the retaining ring and the incision line.
A cap for a container comprises a lateral wall extending around an axis and a transversal wall arranged transversally to the axis, a separating line being provided on the lateral wall to define:
a retaining ring intended to remain anchored to a neck of the container, and
a closing element removably engageable with the neck to open or close the container.
The separating line extends around the axis and is circumferentially interrupted for defining a joining portion which joins the retaining ring and the closing element.
The cap further has an incision line which extends in the lateral wall, transversally to the axis, so that the separating line is axially interposed between the retaining ring and the incision line.
Two connecting bands are defined between the separating line and the incision line to keep the closing element connected to the retaining ring.
An apparatus (1) for inspecting an object, where the object is made up of a first layer of plastic material and a second layer of EVO or EVOH and has a base wall (A) and a side wall (B) which is inclined relative to the base wall (A), comprises: an inspection zone (10) in which the object can be placed for inspection; a conveyor (12) for feeding the object to the inspection zone (10) along a feed plane (P); an imaging device (14) configured to view the object positioned in the inspection zone (10) and to generate an image (143) of the object; a processor (151), configured to process the image (143), to inspect the second layer. The conveyor (12) is configured to dispose the object in the inspection zone (10) with the base wall (A) positioned according to a predetermined orientation relative to the feed plane (P).
G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up state; Feeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging position; Locating containers or receptacles at the filling position; Supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
An apparatus (1) and a method for optical inspection of parisons (2) made of thermoplastic material comprises: a conveyor (3) comprising a pair of lateral, under-flange guides 31A for holding each parison by its flange, and configured to transport the parisons (2) in succession along an inspection path; an inspection station (41, 42, 43, 51, 52), located along the inspection path and including at least one inspection camera (410, 411, 412, 413, 421, 431, 510, 511, 520, 521, 522), configured to capture image data of a parison (2) positioned in the inspection station (41, 42, 43, 51, 52), wherein the conveyor (3) has a first operating configuration for transporting parisons (2) of a first size and a second operating configuration for transporting parisons (2) of a second size, different from the first size, the conveyor (3) including at least one adjustment actuator (7), configured to move the conveyor (3) between the first and the second operating configuration.
G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
B65G 15/14 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts the load being conveyed between the belts
A cap (1) for a container comprises: a body (2), configured to be coupled and uncoupled relative to the neck of the container and including an internally threaded side wall (21), which extends around a longitudinal axis (A), and a transverse wall (22); a tamper evident ring (3), including a retaining element (31), configured to engage a locking member on the neck of the container, and a joining portion (32), where the tamper evident ring (3) is joined to the cap body (2), the joining portion (32) being configured to be torn along a perimeter surrounding the longitudinal axis (A) in response to a movement of the body (2) away from the tamper evident ring (3), wherein the cap (1) comprises a connecting window (4) including a connecting band (40) and a film (400) which is thinner than the connecting band (40).
B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
B65D 55/16 - Devices preventing loss of removable closure members
B29L 31/56 - Stoppers or lids for bottles, jars, or the like
48.
Cap for a container, and a combination of a cap and of a container neck
at least one connecting band for keeping the closing element connected to the retaining ring even in the open position.
The retaining ring comprises engaging members suitable for engaging with the neck in order to prevent the retaining ring from being pulled off the neck. The engaging members comprise first engaging elements and second engaging elements which extend towards the inside of the retaining ring. The first engaging elements have a shape different from the second engaging elements, so as to be in contact with the neck in the open position, in order to obstruct rotation of the retaining ring around the neck.
B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers
B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
B65D 55/16 - Devices preventing loss of removable closure members
SAMI Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Societa’ Cooperativa (Italy)
Inventor
Penazzi, Davide
Bergami, Stefano
Menzolini, Ruggero
Abstract
A cutting apparatus is disclosed to form a weakening line of a of an anti-tampering device of a cap made of plastics for closing a container, in which the cutting apparatus includes a feeding device for feeding the caps along a feeding path, a blade arranged in the feeding path to form the weakening line, at least one abutting wall on which the cap can roll, and a micrometric screw configured for adjusting the corresponding position of the blade with respect to the abutting wall, so that blade wear can be compensated by advancing the blade to the feeding path of the caps independently of the abutting wall.
A cap for a container comprises a side wall extending about an axis and a transversal wall arranged at an end of the side wall.
A cap for a container comprises a side wall extending about an axis and a transversal wall arranged at an end of the side wall.
A separation line is provided on the side wall for defining:
a retaining ring intended to remain anchored to a neck of the container, and
a closure element which can removably engage the neck, so as to open or close the container.
A cap for a container comprises a side wall extending about an axis and a transversal wall arranged at an end of the side wall.
A separation line is provided on the side wall for defining:
a retaining ring intended to remain anchored to a neck of the container, and
a closure element which can removably engage the neck, so as to open or close the container.
The separation line extends about the axis and is circumferentially interrupted so as to leave a joining portion between the retaining ring and the closing element.
A cap for a container comprises a side wall extending about an axis and a transversal wall arranged at an end of the side wall.
A separation line is provided on the side wall for defining:
a retaining ring intended to remain anchored to a neck of the container, and
a closure element which can removably engage the neck, so as to open or close the container.
The separation line extends about the axis and is circumferentially interrupted so as to leave a joining portion between the retaining ring and the closing element.
The cap further has an incision line which extends transversally to the axis between the separation line and a free edge of the retaining ring, so that between the separation line and the incision line two connecting bands are defined, the connecting bands joining the retaining ring to the joining portion. The connecting bands have a radial thickness measured in a radial direction and a height measured parallel to the axis. The ratio between the height and the radial thickness of the connecting bands is greater than, or equal to, 1.4 and is less than, or equal to, 6.5.
What is described here is a closing cap (1) for a container (2), in particular for a container (2) intended to contain pressurised beverages. The cap comprising a lateral wall (3) extending around an axis (Z) and a transversal wall (4) positioned at one end of the lateral wall (3), a separating line (5) being provided on the lateral wall (3) to define a retaining ring (301), which extends as far as a free edge (304) and is configured to internally engage with a locking ring (206) of a neck (201) of the container (2), and a closing element (302) removably engageable with the neck, so as to open or close the container. The cap comprises an inner thread structure, positioned on the inside of the lateral wall (3) of the closing element (302) to engage with an outer thread structure of the neck (201) and to removably couple the closing element (302) to the neck (201) of the container (2). The inner thread structure (305) extends in a spiral around the axis (Z) and comprises at least two vent grooves (306) which extend axially and interrupt the inner thread structure (305) thereby defining first segments (307), near the transversal wall (4) and second segments (308), over which the first segments (307) are axially superposed; wherein each of the first segments (307) extends angularly in a continuous way and at least one segment of the second segments (308) is interrupted by a vent passage (309), to facilitate the discharge of the pressure.
A cap for a container comprises:
a retaining ring suitable for being associated with a neck of the container;
a closing element comprising a lateral wall which extends around an axis and a transversal wall which extends transversally to the axis for defining a closed end of the closing element;
a hinge structure which connects the closing element to the retaining ring, so that the closing element is displaceable between an open position and a closed position.
A cap for a container comprises:
a retaining ring suitable for being associated with a neck of the container;
a closing element comprising a lateral wall which extends around an axis and a transversal wall which extends transversally to the axis for defining a closed end of the closing element;
a hinge structure which connects the closing element to the retaining ring, so that the closing element is displaceable between an open position and a closed position.
The closing element comprises a projection which projects from an outer surface of the lateral wall transversally to said axis, the projection extending around said axis by an angle of at least 180°.
A method comprises in sequence the steps of:
dispensing a continuous polymeric extrudate in a molten state;
separating from the continuous extrudate a dose substantially having the shape of a parallelepiped, the dose having a separation surface at which the dose has been separated from the continuous extrudate, the dose further having a face adjacent to the separation surface;
conveying the dose towards a mould comprising a first mould part and a second mould part;
shaping the dose in the mould by moving the first mould part and the second mould part one towards the other in a moulding direction arranged transversally to said face, thereby obtaining a dispensing part of a container.
A method comprises in sequence the steps of:
dispensing a continuous polymeric extrudate in a molten state;
separating from the continuous extrudate a dose substantially having the shape of a parallelepiped, the dose having a separation surface at which the dose has been separated from the continuous extrudate, the dose further having a face adjacent to the separation surface;
conveying the dose towards a mould comprising a first mould part and a second mould part;
shaping the dose in the mould by moving the first mould part and the second mould part one towards the other in a moulding direction arranged transversally to said face, thereby obtaining a dispensing part of a container.
The dispensing part comprises:
an edge zone suitable for being joined to a container body;
a neck surrounding a passage through which a product contained in the container can be dispensed;
a membrane which closes the passage, the passage being intended to be opened after the shaping step, so that said product can flow out.
B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
B29C 43/20 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B29C 48/21 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers the layers being joined at their surfaces
A cap includes a lateral wall extending about an axis and a transversal wall positioned at one end of the lateral wall, a separation line being provided on the lateral wall to define a retaining ring; a closing element removably engageable with the neck, so as to open or close the container; the separation line extends about an axis and being circumferentially interrupted to leave the retaining ring and the closing element joined; wherein the retaining ring comprises a joining portion, a first connecting band, and a second connecting band; a tab, interposed between the first connecting band and the second connecting band and being protruding, or aligned with respect to it, so that, when the closing element is in an open condition and the connecting bands keep the closing element connected to the retaining ring, the tab can rest on the neck.
Described is a closing cap (1) for a container (2), which comprises a lateral wall (3) extending about an axis (Z) and a transversal wall (4) positioned at an end of the lateral wall (3), a separation line (5) being provided on the lateral wall (3) to form a retaining ring (301), which is configured to remain anchored to a neck (201) of the container (2) and extends up to a free edge (304), and a closing element (302) removably engageable with the neck (201), so as to open or close the container (2). The separation line (5) extends about the axis (Z) and is circumferentially interrupted to form in the lateral wall (3) a joining zone (305), which extends for a first angle (a), in which the retaining ring (301) and the closing element (302) are joined. The cap (1) comprises a tab (308), made in the joining zone (305), which extends circumferentially for a second angle (β) and is connected to the joining zone (305); the retaining ring (301) comprising a retaining portion (303) and a free portion (306), wherein the retaining portion (303) comprises an engaging element configured to engage internally with a locking ring (202) of the neck (201) during a passage from a closed condition to an open condition of the closing element (302), and wherein the free portion (306) comprises a movement element which extends circumferentially at least in the second angle (β) and is configured, during said passage, to allow a movement of the free portion (306) along an axis parallel to the axis (Z).
Described is closing cap for a container comprising a lateral wall extending about an axis, a separation line being provided on the lateral wall to define a retaining ring, which comprises a retaining portion which extends up to a free edge of the retaining ring and is configured to engage internally with a ring for locking a neck of the container in such a way as to remain anchored to the neck, and a closing element removably engageable with the neck, so as to open or close the container rotating the closing element about the axis. The separation line is circumferentially interrupted to define in the lateral wall a joining zone in which the retaining ring and the closing element are joined. The cap comprises in addition an incision line, which is also provided on the lateral wall to define, in association with the separation line at least a first connecting band and a second connecting band for connecting together the joining zone and the retaining portion. The incision line comprises a pair of lateral stretches wherein a first lateral stretch defines, with a first part of the separation line, the first connecting band and a second lateral stretch defines, with a second part of the separation line, the second connecting band. The lateral stretches differ in angular extension to define connecting bands of different lengths, the angular difference between the longest lateral stretch and the other lateral stretch being greater than or equal to 5° and less than or equal to 45°.
A closing cap (1) for a container (2) is proposed which comprises: an outer shell (3), a lateral wall (301) and an end wall (302; 317), which closes the lateral wall (301) at one end for delimiting a concavity; the lateral wall (301) being internally provided with a coupling structure (303), for removably coupling the cap (1) to a neck (201) of the container (1). The closing cap (1) also comprises an inner component (4; 4′) positioned for closing the mouth (202) of the container (2), when the cap (1) is in a closing position, comprising a closing element (401, 401′, 402) provided with an inner portion (401; 401′), which is configured, in use, for facing the mouth (202), and an outer flange (402), extending externally relative to the inner portion (401; 401′), which is configured for fixing to the outer shell (3). The closing cap (1) also comprises a containment chamber (5), which is partly delimited by the inner portion (401; 401′); wherein the cap (1) comprises an opening promoting assembly (6) and the inner portion (401; 401′) comprises a breakable portion (403), the opening promoting assembly (6) being configured for axially stressing the breakable portion (403) to create a supplying outlet (7) in the inner portion (401; 401′) and to make a product (P) come out of the chamber (5) into the container (2).
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
An apparatus for cutting capsules is disclosed as including an engaging portion rotatable together with a spindle, the engaging portion including an axially protruding projection for abutting on an inner protrusion of the cap in a circumferential direction, and a contact surface for abutting an inner central region of the cap, the contact surface and the abutting surface being movable to take a phased angular orientation configuration with respect to a cutting device for cutting caps and an axial holding configuration.
An apparatus for cutting capsules is disclosed as including an engaging portion rotatable together with a spindle, the engaging portion including an axially protruding projection for abutting on an inner protrusion of the cap in a circumferential direction, and a contact surface for abutting an inner central region of the cap, the contact surface and the abutting surface being movable to take a phased angular orientation configuration with respect to a cutting device for cutting caps and an axial holding configuration.
A cap is disclosed in which the inner protrusion has a preset angular position with respect to a circumferential score on a side wall of the cap.
An apparatus for cutting capsules is disclosed as including an engaging portion rotatable together with a spindle, the engaging portion including an axially protruding projection for abutting on an inner protrusion of the cap in a circumferential direction, and a contact surface for abutting an inner central region of the cap, the contact surface and the abutting surface being movable to take a phased angular orientation configuration with respect to a cutting device for cutting caps and an axial holding configuration.
A cap is disclosed in which the inner protrusion has a preset angular position with respect to a circumferential score on a side wall of the cap.
A method for cutting a cap is disclosed including the steps of: leading the projection to a circumferential abutment on the protrusion, leading the contact surface to an axial abutment against the inner central region, and scoring the cap by means of the cutting device.
B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
B26F 1/18 - Perforating by slitting, i.e. forming cuts closed at their ends without removal of material
B26D 1/02 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a stationary cutting member
A knife is arranged for being fitted in a cutting apparatus for obtaining incision lines and notches on a cap made of plastics intended for closing a container and is suitable for making notches and incisions on a side wall of the cap when the cap, by rotating around its own rotation axis, is moved along a path for interacting with the knife in an advancement direction; the knife includes an arrangement of cutting edges that project from a peripheral region of the knife, the arrangement of cutting edges including:
an opening formation part that extends parallel to a horizontal plane orthogonal to the rotation axis, the at least one opening formation part being arranged for making at least one circumferential notch on the side wall at a first height on a vertical axis that is substantially parallel to the rotation axis to define a tamper-evident ring and a main body in the cap;
at least one connection formation part that occupies a region extending between the first quote and a second height that is greater than the first height on the vertical axis, the connection formation part being arranged for making at least one notch on the side wall to determine at least one connection portion connecting the tamper-evident ring and the main body;
wherein the knife consists of a single piece, the arrangement of cutting edges being obtained in the single piece.
B26D 1/02 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a stationary cutting member
A combination comprises a cap for a container and a neck of a container. The neck is delimited by an outer surface from which a circular enlargement projects, the outer surface extending up to a rim of the neck. The cap comprises a side wall extending about an axis. A separation line is provided on the side wall for defining a retaining ring intended to engage with the circular enlargement to remain anchored to the neck of the container and a closure element removably engageable with the neck so as to be movable between a closed position and an open position. The separation line extends about the axis and is circumferentially interrupted so as to leave a joining portion between the retaining ring and the closure element. The cap further has an incision line which extends transversally to the axis between the separation line and a free edge of the retaining ring, so that two connecting bands are defined between the separation line and the incision line, the connecting bands joining the retaining ring to the joining portion. The connecting bands are deformable for allowing the joining portion to rotate when the closure element is moved from the closed position to the open position, so that an edge of the joining portion which, in the closed position, faces the retaining ring, is facing towards the rim of the neck in the open position.
F). Between a start-of-forming configuration, in which the dose is in contact with both the male forming element and the female forming element (10), and a start-of-deceleration configuration, in which the male forming element and the female forming element (10) begin to decelerate relative to one another, the mutual movement speed is greater than 10 mm/s.
A device (1) for optical inspection of parisons (2) comprises: an illuminator (3) configured to emit a beam of light directed at a parison (2) located at an inspection position (10); a detector (4) configured to capture an image (10) of the parison (2) interposed between the illuminator (3) and the detector (4), where the illuminator (3) includes an emission-polarizing filter (32) configured to generate a polarized light beam, and where the detector (4) includes a receiving polarizing filter (41) configured to receive the polarized light beam.
A cap for a container is made of a material at least part of which is derived from natural fibres. The cap comprises a cup-shaped body having a skirt which extends around an axis and a transversal wall arranged transversally to the axis. A cavity is defined inside the cup-shaped body. The cup-shaped body is delimited by an inner surface facing the cavity and by an outer surface facing the opposite way to the cavity. At least one projecting element projects from a surface of the cup-shaped body selected from either the inner surface or the outer surface. At least one recess is provided at the projecting element on another surface of the cup-shaped body selected from either the outer surface or the inner surface.
shaping the pre-processed element between the female mould part and a male mould part, the female mould part and the male mould part being movable relative to one another along a moulding direction so as to form a concave object from the pre-processed element.
The forming cavity has a transversal dimension measured transversely relative to the moulding direction, the forming cavity further having a transition zone in which the transversal dimension passes from a larger value to a smaller value, the forming cavity further having a bottom.
During the introducing step, the pre-processed element is placed on the transition zone, so that the pre-processed element rests on the transition zone at a distance from the bottom of the forming cavity.
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 49/08 - Biaxial stretching during blow-moulding
B29C 49/22 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mould; Apparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or parisons
B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
A cutting apparatus for cutting a cap provided with a cup body and having a base wall, a side wall and a protrusion projecting from the side wall of the cap outside the cap, includes:
an advancement path travelable by the cap along an advancement direction,
a spindle movable along the advancement path and rotatable around an axis thereof, the spindle being shaped to interact with the cap and to rotate the cap (10; 110; 210) around the axis,
a support movable along the advancement path together with the spindle, said support being shaped to interact with the cap and to retain the cap against the spindle,
a cutting device arranged for making a cut in the side wall of the cap when the spindle reaches a cutting zone provided in the advancement path,
in which the spindle includes a hollow housing shaped to house the protrusion so as to stop in use a rotation of the cap in a preset position with respect to the spindle so as to orient the cap with respect to the cutting device.
A cutting apparatus and method are disclosed to form the preferential fracture line of a capsule for closing containers, in which a rotating carousel carries a plurality of spindles, each of which can engage a respective capsule that is rolled against a contact surface made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and in which a fixed blade with a circular sector performs the cut on the rolling capsule, the cutting apparatus and method being applicable to capsules of different dimensions and types.
There are disclosed a measuring apparatus and method for measuring the pull-off force of a frangible arrangement connecting a capsule with a tamper evident band of closed annular shape, with an annular ridge that axially retains the tamper evident band, a pusher device that pushes the capsule so as to cause the breakage of the frangible arrangement, a sensor arrangement to detect the tensile force applied by the pusher device, and a lifting and abutting device arranged for supply the capsule to the annular ridge.
There are further disclosed a band disengagement arrangement for disengaging the tamper evident band from the annular ridge after the breakage of the frangible arrangement, yet maintaining intact the closed annular shape of the tamper evident band.
A machine and method for compacting a powder material; the machine comprises a compacting device, which is adapted to compact the powder material; a conveyor assembly to convey a layer of powder material, along a portion of a given path, to the compacting device; and an adjusting assembly, which is adapted to change the width of the layer of powder material along the portion of the given path and consequently the thickness of the layer of powder material at its longitudinal edges.
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using presses; Presses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
B30B 5/06 - Presses characterised by the use of pressing means other than those mentioned in groups and wherein the pressing means is in the form of an endless band co-operating with another endless band
An apparatus (1) for processing plastic cups (2), adapted to be filled with coffee or other products, whether solid or liquid, and to be closed with respective lids to form corresponding capsules, comprises: a plurality of pockets (50) for housing the cups (2); an infeed station (4) for receiving the cups (2) and placing them in respective pockets (50) of the plurality of pockets (50); at least one tool (31) for applying a process to a rear face (23B) of an annular flange (23) of a cup (2) housed a respective pocket (50), to form a sealing profile (230); an outfeed station (6) configured to release the cups (2) with the sealing profile (230) formed on them.
B32B 41/00 - Arrangements for controlling or monitoring lamination processes; Safety arrangements
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B25B 23/00 - TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING - Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
B25B 13/04 - Spanners; Wrenches with rigid jaws of ring jaw type
B25B 13/06 - Spanners; Wrenches with rigid jaws of socket type
A combination of a closing cap (1′) for a container (2) and a neck (201) of the container (2), wherein the cap (1′) comprises a lateral wall (3) extending about an axis (Z) and a transversal wall (4) positioned at an end of the lateral wall (3), a separation line (5′) of the lateral wall (3) defining a retaining ring (301′), configured to remain anchored to the neck (201) and a closing element (302) to open or close the container (2). The retaining ring (301′) comprises a retaining portion (303), configured to engage internally with a locking ring (202) of the neck (201). The retaining ring (301′) comprises a joining portion (305) which allows the retaining ring (301′) to be joined to the closing element (302), a first connecting band and a second connecting band, and a tab positioned between the first connecting band and the second connecting band.
A method for manufacturing ceramic articles is described comprising a step of feeding, during which at least two different ceramic powders are fed so as to obtain a strip of ceramic powders having at least a first zone and at least a second zone having a given shape; a step of compacting, during which the strip of ceramic powders is compacted so as to obtain a compacted layer of ceramic powders, which is expanded relative to the strip of ceramic powders; a step of determination, during which expansion of the layer of powders is determined; and a step of printing, during which a decoration having a modified shape based on the given expansion is applied on the surface of the compacted layer of ceramic powders.
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
A method for compacting ceramic powder; a layer of uncompacted ceramic powder is conveyed to a pressure device, which has a structured contact surface and comes into contact with the powder material so as to obtain a layer of compacted powder material having a structured surface; the pressure device comprises a first layer and a superficial layer arranged on the first layer; at least part of the superficial layer wears so as to uncover at least part of the first layer and obtain at least areas of the first outwardly exposed layer the areas of the first outwardly exposed layer are hardened by means of irradiation with UV radiations.
B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using presses; Presses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
A line for the continuous cycle production of plastic objects comprises: an extruder configured to deliver a flow of plastic fluid; a compression moulding machine including a rotating moulding carousel and a plurality of moulds to form an ordered succession of objects from corresponding doses; a transfer apparatus configured to feed the doses individually to the compression moulding machine; a conveyor; a first sensor configured to detect a first diagnostic signal; a control unit programmed to capture the first diagnostic signal.
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
An apparatus including a co-extrusion device for extruding a multi-layer structure having at least one primary layer and at least one secondary layer, so that the multi-layer structure leaves the co-extrusion device along an exit direction; a mould provided with a pair of elements, at least one of the elements being movable towards the other in a moulding direction, so as to compression mould an object from a multi-layer dose which was severed from the multi-layer structure; a transport device for carrying the dose towards the mould; an arrangement for modifying orientation of the dose while the dose is being transported by the transport device, so that the dose is introduced into the mould with an orientation in which the secondary layer extends transversely to the moulding direction.
B29C 31/06 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity in measured doses
B29C 43/20 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
An apparatus (1) for optical inspection of objects (2) comprises: a conveyor (3) configured to transport the objects (2) in succession, each object (2) having a bottom wall (21), which rests on the conveyor (3), and a side wall (22); an inspection station (4), disposed along the conveyor (3); an illuminator (6) mounted above the inspection station (4) to emit a beam of light rays towards the conveyor (3); a first lens (7) configured to transmit a corresponding beam of collimated rays; a second lens (8) configured to make the light rays converge on the side wall (22) of the object (2) to be inspected.
a hinge structure interposed between the closure element and the retaining ring so as to allow the closure element to be rotated relative to the retaining ring.
The retaining ring and the closure element are separated by a separation line, which extends externally of the hinge structure.
The hinge structure comprises at least one connection band which connects the closure element to the retaining ring, the connection band being defined inside a recess provided in a side wall of the cap, the side wall extending about said axis.
A distributor device is arranged for controlling a plurality of actuators, each of which is intended to open or close a corresponding mould.
The distributor device comprises a rotary part rotatable about an axis and connectable to the actuators, and a stator part in fluid communication with the rotary part.
a maintaining distributor element, configured to selectively send an actuating fluid to the rotary part, so that the actuator maintains the first component and the second component in the forming position.
B29C 43/54 - Compensating volume change, e.g. retraction
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
F16K 11/076 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
B29C 43/32 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
A method for applying a sealant to the surface of an object includes forming an annular dose of synthetic plasticised material supplied from an extruder, depositing the dose on the surface of object and compression forming the dose to form a seal. The extruder includes an annular outlet which is opened and closed to deposit successive doses. Each dose that exits the annular outlet is separated from a supply of plasticized material in the extruder.
B29C 48/32 - Extrusion nozzles or dies with annular openings, e.g. for forming tubular articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 48/09 - Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels
B29C 48/025 - General arrangement or layout of plant
B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using adhesives
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
B29C 48/10 - Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels flexible, e.g. blown foils
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
B29L 31/26 - Sealing devices, e.g. packaging for pistons or pipe joints
81.
Method and apparatus for applying a sealing member to a capsule for preparing a beverage
A method for applying a sealing member to a capsule intended for the preparation of a beverage in a device for making beverages, where the capsule includes a body having a bottom wall, a side wall and a flange-like rim which extends from the side wall, comprises a step of applying a charge of sealing composition in a viscous state on the flange-like rim and a step of compression moulding the charge of sealing composition against the flange-like rim.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B65B 51/02 - Applying adhesives or sealing liquids
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
A method and an apparatus for forming annular doses provides a flow of plasticised material supplied by an extruder which passes through a channel that is first cylindrical and then annular. The material exits from an annular outlet in front of which a cutting element passes that separates an annular dose of material. The dose is deposited on a surface of a capsule having a capacity to adhere to the dose that is greater than the cutting element. The surface and the cutting element are distanced from one another in such a manner that the annular dose remaining adhering to the capsule is detached from the element. Detachment can be promoted by a flow of air.
B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
B29C 48/09 - Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels
A method and machine for the surface decoration of a basic article comprising ceramic material and having a surface and a printing assembly applies an adhesive material digitally and selectively onto a defined area of the surface. A treatment assembly deposits a powder material digitally and selectively in the defined area, and the powder material in excess arranged on the basic article is removed.
B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
B28B 11/06 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating with powdered or granular material
B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
B41M 3/00 - Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
A plant for manufacturing ceramic articles comprising two feeding devices, each of which is designed to contain a powder material of a respective type and to feed said powder material to a conveyor assembly; the plant further comprises an operating device which is designed to enable the output of the powder material selectively in the area of the feeding devices arranged successively and transversely to the feeding direction, and a control unit which controls the operating device depending on a desired reference distribution and how far the conveyor assembly feeds the powder material.
B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using presses; Presses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
85.
Device for compacting powder material, in particular ceramic material
A device (100) for compacting a layer (MT) of powder material; the device (100) comprises a movable surface (12), which is designed to convey the layer (MT) of powder material in a predefined feeding direction (F); a compacting belt (22) positioned over the transport surface (12); a pressing station (40, 45, 50, 55), which is designed to press the compacting belt (22) towards the transport surface (12), so as to press the layer (MT) of powder material; and an expansion countering station (80), which is designed to counter the expansion of the layer (MT) of powder material downstream of the pressing station (40, 45, 50, 55) and comprises a pusher delivering a gas under pressure to create a pushing gas cushion (STR; STR*) on the compacting belt (22).
B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using presses; Presses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
B30B 5/06 - Presses characterised by the use of pressing means other than those mentioned in groups and wherein the pressing means is in the form of an endless band co-operating with another endless band
B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
A punch for the compression molding of plastic material for forming capsules for containers closure, wherein the punch includes a stem portion made of steel and a head portion made of copper alloy screwed to the stem portion, wherein a separation interface between the stem portion and head portion includes a passage for gas that reaches a bottom surface of the punch delimitating one forming cavity where the compression molding of the plastic material occurs, and wherein one channel internal to the head portion communicates with the passage for gas to enable extraction of gas out of the forming cavity.
B29C 33/02 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means
B29C 33/04 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means using liquids, gas or steam
B29C 43/36 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29C 33/10 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated venting means
B29L 31/56 - Stoppers or lids for bottles, jars, or the like
Method and device for the analysis of a gas sample; the method provides for the sample to be conveyed from an inlet along a feeding duct and from the feeding duct, divided into equal portions, along a plurality of passage channels and through a plurality of detecting stations; in the area of each detecting station a sensor is arranged, which detects a different characteristic of the sample; the gas sample portions are conveyed directly and precisely onto the sensors so as to increase the speed and sensitivity of the detection.
A method for forming an object made of a polymeric material, wherein the polymeric material has a melting temperature (Tf), comprising the following steps: melting the polymeric material; cooling the polymeric material below the melting temperature (Tf); extruding the polymeric material into a tubular shaped body (H); inserting the tubular body (H) into a mould (60) having an internal cavity; closing off the tubular body (H) at a first end thereof; blowing air into the tubular body (H) through a second end, in order that the tubular body (H) adheres to the internal cavity of the mould (60).
B29C 49/22 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mould; Apparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or parisons
B29C 48/84 - Thermal treatment of the extrusion moulding material or of preformed parts or layers, e.g. by heating or cooling at the plasticising zone, e.g. by heating cylinders by heating or cooling the feeding screws
A male mould element includes a cooling circuit having first passage elements obtained in a first component of the male mould element and second passage elements obtained in a second component of the male mould element, the first passage elements and the second passage elements being distributed around a longitudinal axis of the male mould element so that there exist a plurality of angular positions of the first component relative to the second component in which the first passage elements are in fluid communication with the second passage elements.
B29C 33/02 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means
B29C 33/04 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means using liquids, gas or steam
An apparatus for forming compacted powder products. The apparatus includes a powder supply system and a compacting station. An emitter emits an input X-ray beam having a predetermined emission intensity. An output detector detects an output parameter representing an output intensity of the X-ray beam which passes through the powders. A reference detector detects a reference parameter representing the effective intensity of the X-ray beam generated. A control unit is programmed to compensate the output parameter by means of the reference parameter and to generate a control signal representing the density detected and to control the powder supply system by means of the control signal.
G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
G01N 23/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being a flowing fluid or a flowing granular solid
G01N 9/24 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materials; Analysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing the transmission of wave or particle radiation through the material
B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using presses; Presses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
G01N 23/083 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the radiation being X-rays
Machine and method for compacting ceramic powder; a layer of non-compacted ceramic powder is conveyed in a feed direction through a compacting device; downstream of the compacting device there is positioned a detection device which detects the density of the layer of compacted ceramic powder; the quantity of ceramic powder fed to the compacting device is varied in time as a function of what is detected by the detection device to thus regulate the density of the layer of compacted ceramic powder.
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
B28B 5/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping on conveyors of the endless-belt or chain type
B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using presses; Presses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
B30B 11/00 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses
G01N 23/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption
G01N 23/083 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the radiation being X-rays
G01N 9/24 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materials; Analysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing the transmission of wave or particle radiation through the material
92.
Storage system for storing objects of plastic material processed in a bottling line
A storage system for storing objects of plastic material processed in a bottling line (45) comprises: a plurality of drawers (4) configured to contain groups of objects (5); a frame (2) which defines a plurality of compartments (3) configured to house the drawers (4); a conveyor (8) movable in the storage system (1) itself and configured to access the compartments (3) in such a way as to withdraw and place drawers (4) from and into the compartments (4); a loading bay (11) having one or more loading compartments for receiving corresponding drawers (4) and having a loading manipulator (28) configured to place in the drawers (4) the loose objects (5) received from an infeed conveyor (29); an unloading bay (12) having at least one unloading compartment for receiving a corresponding drawer (4) and having an unloading manipulator (41) configured to place onto an outfeed conveyor (43, 44) the loose objects (5) stored in the drawer (4).
B29C 49/46 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations characterised by using particular environment or blow fluids other than air
B29C 49/64 - Heating or cooling preforms, parisons or blown articles
B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
B65G 37/00 - Combinations of mechanical conveyors of the same kind, or of different kinds, of interest apart from their application in particular machines or use in particular manufacturing processes
B65G 47/00 - Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
A method and an apparatus form aluminium screw capsules with a safety ring made of synthetic plastics for tamperproof closing of containers. An aluminium capsule body is inserted into a moulding cavity of a mould conformed and arranged for the overmoulding of a safety ring on an edge of an annular wall of the capsule body. An annular sealing zone is defined for the synthetic plastic material between a first surface of the capsule body and a mould first portion inserted into the central cavity of the capsule body to form a safety ring anchored to the capsule body.
B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 33/00 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
B65D 41/00 - Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
B29L 31/56 - Stoppers or lids for bottles, jars, or the like
B29C 33/12 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels
a peripheral annular component at least partially surrounding the annular forming element.
The annular forming element abuts against a first portion of the reference surface of the plate element. The peripheral annular component abuts against a second portion of the reference surface of the plate element.
B29C 33/04 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means using liquids, gas or steam
B29C 43/42 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles for undercut articles
B25B 23/00 - TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING - Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
B25B 13/04 - Spanners; Wrenches with rigid jaws of ring jaw type
B25B 13/06 - Spanners; Wrenches with rigid jaws of socket type
B29L 31/56 - Stoppers or lids for bottles, jars, or the like
B29C 43/42 - Moulds for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles for undercut articles
an annular seal for sealingly engaging with a mouth of the container.
a deformability promoting element for increasing deformability of the front portion, the deformability promoting element comprising a recessed zone configured to be at least partially filled by the material forming the front portion when the front portion is pressed against an edge of the container delimiting the mouth.
A method and a plant (i.e., system or assembly) for manufacturing ceramic products comprising the steps of feeding a mixture of ceramic powders so as to obtain a powder material strip; compacting the powder material strip so as to obtain a compacted powder layer; acquiring a surface image of the compacted powder layer that reproduces the respective surface chromatic effects; processing said surface image so as to obtain a graphic decoration to be applied on the surface of the compacted powder layer that is coordinated with the respective chromatic effects in the thickness; and printing the graphic decoration on the surface of the compacted powder layer.
B28B 13/02 - Feeding the unshaped material to moulds or apparatus for producing shaped articles
B28B 17/00 - SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for shaping the material; Auxiliary measures taken in connection with such shaping
B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B28B 3/12 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using presses; Presses specially adapted therefor wherein one or more rollers exert pressure on the material
B28B 11/04 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for coating
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B28B 3/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using presses; Presses specially adapted therefor
B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
E04F 15/08 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of glass
B28B 5/04 - Producing shaped articles from the material in moulds or on moulding surfaces, carried or formed by, in or on conveyors irrespective of the manner of shaping in moulds moved in succession past one or more shaping stations
An apparatus for optical inspection of objects, in particular cans. The apparatus includes an inspection station, a lighting system, and a camera directed towards the inspection system to capture an image of the lateral surface of the object to be inspected. A Fresnel lens is associated with the lighting system to direct a beam of light rays collimated towards the object to be inspected, located in the inspection station. A further Fresnel lens is positioned to face the object to be inspected, located in the inspection station and directed in such a way as to make the collimated light rays converge on the object.
An apparatus including a co-extrusion device for extruding a multi-layer structure having at least one primary layer and at least one secondary layer, so that the multi-layer structure leaves the co-extrusion device along an exit direction; a mould provided with a pair of elements, at least one of the elements being movable towards the other in a moulding direction, so as to compression mould an object from a multi-layer dose which was severed from the multi-layer structure; a transport device for carrying the dose towards the mould; an arrangement for modifying orientation of the dose while the dose is being transported by the transport device, so that the dose is introduced into the mould with an orientation in which the secondary layer extends transversely to the moulding direction.
B29C 31/06 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity in measured doses
B29C 43/20 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 43/08 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using movable moulds continuously movable with circular movement
b) configured to measure a measurement parameter representing an optical property of the polymeric material (2) inside the extrusion cylinder (4) and is characterized in that it comprises a plurality of the optical sensors (8) which can be operatively coupled to the extrusion cylinder (4) in a plurality of measurement sites located in succession and spaced from each other along the longitudinal direction and a processor (9) programmed to acquire a plurality of measurement signals containing the measurement parameters measured by the corresponding optical sensors (8) and programmed to process the plurality of measurement signals in order to calculate a corresponding plurality of values of a control parameter indicating a physical state of the polymeric material (2) as a function of a longitudinal position.
G01N 21/359 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using near infrared light
B29C 48/80 - Thermal treatment of the extrusion moulding material or of preformed parts or layers, e.g. by heating or cooling at the plasticising zone, e.g. by heating cylinders
G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
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