012340123401234012344) can be transferred simultaneously transverse to the conveying direction (f) from each conveying line (5, 5') to an adjacent container receiving section (6), and vice versa. A grid system and a method for handling beverage containers are also disclosed.
The invention relates to a method for filling a container and to a filling arrangement consisting of a filling device and of a predefined cylindrical container (2), the concentric container opening (21) of which has a diameter (dDo) that is 70 to 99.5% of the container inside diameter (dDi). The filling device is equipped with a filling valve (1), which has a piston (10, 100) controllably guided in a filling tube (11, 112). The filling device serves to fill the cylindrical container (2) and, for this purpose, has an outside diameter (dFa) that is coordinated with the diameter (dDo) of the container opening (21) such that a filling tip of the filling valve (1) is received into the container (2) without friction and, to the extent possibly, without play. In the container (2), the inserted filling tip of the filling valve (1) occupies a volume (VF) that lies in a range of 49 to 99% of the container volume (VD). The method, which is carried out without a vent tube and substantially without measuring means, is based on the fact that the filling valve (1), when received in the container (2), displaces a corresponding gas volume out of the container (2) or compresses a corresponding gas volume in the container (2), and then the filling valve (1) is opened and is moved upward in a coordinated, controlled manner in such a way that a lower-layer filling process is achieved, in which the fluid level always lies above the end face of the filling valve (1). The predefined filling volume in the container (2) is achieved when the upward motion is ended, and thus the filling valve (1) can be closed and removed from the container (2).
The invention relates to a machining device (10) for different types of containers (B1, B2) or for different uses. Said machining device (10) comprises a machining star (1) having a predefined number of container receptacles (11), wherein a machining station is associated with each container receptacle (11) in a fixed manner with respect to the container receptacle (11). The machining device (10) also comprises at least one container loading device (4, 5), and for each type of container or for each use of the container, as associated removal device (2, 3). The at least one loading device (4, 5) and each removal device (2, 3) are respectively arranged on predefined circumferential positions of the machining star (1). At least one portion of the circumferential path between the at least one loading device (4, 5) and the removal device (2, 3) associated with the respective type of container or the respective use thereof is embodied as a machining path for the containers of the respective type of container or the respective use of containers. The machining star (1) can be loaded with containers (B1, B2) by the at least one first loading device (4, 5) and the machined containers (B1, B2) can be removed by the associated removal device (2, 3) according to their type or their use.
B65G 29/00 - Rotary conveyors, e.g. rotating discs, arms, star-wheels or cones
B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
The present invention discloses a method for processing containers (5) in a processing device (10) which has a processing star (1) that is continuously driven and that comprises a predefined number (f) of receptacles (11) and a predefined number (f) of processing stations, wherein a processing station is associated with each receptacle (11) in a fixed manner with respect to the receptacle (11). The device also has at least one loading device (4) and a removal device (2), each being arranged at predetermined circumferential positions (α4, α2) of the processing star (1). During the carrying out of the method, only each n-th receptacle (11) of the processing star (1) is loaded with a container (5) and each container (5) is only conveyed for n-((α4-α2+360°)/360°) revolutions, wherein each container (5) is moved past the circumferential position (α4) of the loading device (4) at least once. Also disclosed is the device (10) for carrying out the method.
B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottles; Processes or devices for at least two of these operations
B65G 47/86 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements the article-engaging elements being grippers
5.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITHOUT USING MEASURING MEANS
The present invention relates to a method for filling a fluid into a container without using measuring means and to a filling apparatus therefor which comprises an attachment having a predetermined volume VA, said attachment comprising a valve attachment which has a gas valve and a liquid valve with a valve seat in a housing. Said valve seat surrounds a displacement element that can be moved along the longitudinal axis relative to the housing, and forms an annular gap. According to said method, the attachment is tightly placed onto a container (1) while the displacement element is inserted into the container (1). When the liquid valve (5) is opened, the filling fluid flows into the nominal volume VN of the container (1), and said nominal volume is flooded with the filling fluid; the liquid valve is then closed. The displacement element is withdrawn from the container (1) and the flooded remaining volumes top up the contents in the container (1), the volumina VVA and VFV equaling the volume VRohr of a portion of the displacement element in the flooded portion so that identical containers (1) are filled with identical fill levels.
B67C 3/20 - Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus with provision for metering the liquids to be introduced, e.g. when adding syrups
B67C 3/28 - Flow-control devices, e.g. using valves
A device for filling a receptacle (1) with a liquid, especially a drinking liquid, comprises a balloon-type body (4) which can be introduced into an opening (3) in the receptacle (1) and can be filled and inflated in such a way that the balloon-type body (4) rests against the inner surface of the receptacle (1). In the initial state, before being inflated, the balloon-type body (4) is folded about the circumference in order to increase the size of the circumferential line of the balloon-type body (4) compared to a simple circle.
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
B67C 3/02 - Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
B67C 9/00 - Emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels, or similar containers, not otherwise provided for
B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
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VALVE ATTACHMENT, FILLING DEVICE, FILLING ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH LIQUID AND DRAINING SAID CONTAINER OF LIQUID
The present invention relates to a valve attachment (2) for filling at least one container (1, 1') with a liquid and draining the at least one container of said liquid, which valve attachment can be tightly attached to the container (1, 1') by means of a bottom side. The valve attachment (2) has a first and a second valve (5, 6), which each have an annular valve seat (7, 8) and each have an annular closing part (9, 10) corresponding thereto, wherein the closing parts (9, 10) are aligned with each other and are designed to surround a specified tubular element (3) in such a way that an annular gap (7', 8') is formed. The first valve seat (7) is stationary and the second valve seat (8) can be moved in a valve longitudinal direction. The closing parts (9, 10) are arranged on a common carrier (11) that can be moved along the valve longitudinal axis. The valve attachment (2) has at least three construction units that are separate from each other, wherein a first construction unit (21'), which is arranged at an end of the valve attachment (2) facing the container (1, 1') to be filled, comprises a first housing part (21) and the valve seat (7) for the valve (5), which valve seat is comprised by the first housing part. The second construction unit (22'), which is arranged at an end of the valve attachment (2) facing away from the container (1, 1') to be filled, comprises a second housing part (22) and the valve seat (8) for the valve (6). The third construction unit (23') comprises the closing parts (9, 10) and the carrier (11). The construction units (21', 22', 23') can be moved in relation to each other in the direction of the valve longitudinal axis. The invention further relates to a filling device that uses the valve attachment (2) according to the invention, a filling assembly, and a filling method and a draining method in which the device according to the invention is used.
B67C 3/10 - Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus using counterpressure, i.e. filling while the container is under pressure preliminary filling with inert gases, e.g. carbon dioxide
B67C 3/28 - Flow-control devices, e.g. using valves
A device for filling or emptying a container (1) containing a liquid particularly intended for consumption has a rod (5) arranged on a holder (4) with a surrounding, balloon-shaped body (6). The length of the rod (5) can be adapted to different distances between the top opening (3) of the container (1) and the base (2) of the container (1).
B67C 3/10 - Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus using counterpressure, i.e. filling while the container is under pressure preliminary filling with inert gases, e.g. carbon dioxide
B67C 9/00 - Emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels, or similar containers, not otherwise provided for
B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
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APPARATUS FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH A LIQUID WHICH IS INTENDED, IN PARTICULAR, FOR CONSUMPTION
An apparatus for filling a container (1) with a liquid which is intended, in particular, for consumption has a tube (2) for feeding the liquid. This tube has a flexible separating plate (3) at the lower end. The tube (2) with its separating plate (3), prior to the filling operation, is lowered onto the base of the container (1) and then is moved upwards, with the liquid being fed at the same time.
A method for emptying a container (1) filled with liquid (7) has a balloon-like body (6), which is introduced into the container (1). Expansion medium (8) is introduced into this balloon-like body (6), and so the balloon-like body (6) is inflated and the liquid (7) is forced out of the container (1).
The invention relates to a method for filling a container (1) filled with liquid (7), comprising a balloon-like body (6) that is introduced into the container (1). An expansion medium (8) is introduced into said balloon-like body (6), such that the balloon-like body (6) is inflated. Subsequently, the balloon-like body (6) is re-emptied, such that the liquid (7) to be introduced is drawn in.
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