EP1053943B1 - Method and apparatus for packaging products, particularly food or pharmaceutical products - Google Patents

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EP1053943B1
EP1053943B1 EP00109822A EP00109822A EP1053943B1 EP 1053943 B1 EP1053943 B1 EP 1053943B1 EP 00109822 A EP00109822 A EP 00109822A EP 00109822 A EP00109822 A EP 00109822A EP 1053943 B1 EP1053943 B1 EP 1053943B1
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  • the invention relates to a method for packaging flowable products, in particular Food or pharmaceuticals, taking one before closing the packaging Inert gas is introduced into the product, where gaseous argon is used as the inert gas and is flowable Product is solved.
  • Document US-A-4 769 974 describes a method with these characteristics.
  • Carbon dioxide-containing beverages cause comparatively little packaging Problems, because the one already wanted here for taste reasons Carbon dioxide content of the drink at the same time as degassing the oxygen and Building the necessary internal packaging pressure can be used.
  • a carbon dioxide metering system for entry of gaseous carbon dioxide in the filled with the product, still unsealed packaging.
  • the present invention has for its object a method and a To provide device for packaging products with which the problems described can be overcome.
  • the basic idea of the invention was that with the dosage of cryogenic Liquid nitrogen associated disadvantages through the use of a gaseous Avoid inert gas.
  • a gas should be found which is sufficient e.g. B. in Water is soluble to be used in conventional packaging, e.g. B. PET bottles or Cans, after sealing a desired internal pressure in the packaging produce.
  • the gas had to be oxygen free and should be in conventional pressure swing degassing systems for good oxygen expulsion to care. Since the gas is also suitable for hot filled products, e.g. B. bottled at 70 ° C. If iced tea was to be used, the gas sought also had to meet these requirements at such high temperatures.
  • Argon offers the great advantage that it contributes in the same way as carbon dioxide existing packaging systems can be used. All sealing elements, Regulators and valves that are suitable for carbon dioxide can also be used for argon be used. Compared to conventional carbon dioxide operation, it needs entire regulation of a packaging system not to be changed. In particular when packaging food it proves particularly advantageous that argon is odorless and tasteless.
  • the argon when the argon is introduced into the product, pressure, temperature and amount of the argon set so that the argon is briefly in a stable with argon oversaturated state is maintained. This will outgas until closing the packaging prevented. Only then does the pressure develop. The However, print development is still fast enough to be one up to labeling to generate sufficient internal pressure in the packaging so that it is in the Labeling device does not cause any problems.
  • the invention is particularly suitable for packaging flowable products, especially beverages or liquid medicines.
  • the argon is there preferably dissolved at a pressure of about 2 to about 6 bar in the flowable product.
  • the method according to the invention is particularly advantageous in a device for packaging products with a Filling device for filling the product into the packaging, one Inert gas metering device for introducing inert gas into the product and one Closing device for closing the packaging carried out.
  • the inert gas metering device is connected to an argon source.
  • the source of argon is expediently an argon gas container.
  • the Inert gas metering device To enable a controlled entry of argon into the product, the Inert gas metering device with a pressure, temperature and Flow control equipped.
  • the invention is particularly suitable for packaging low-carbon or carbon dioxide-free products, especially food or pharmaceuticals.
  • the invention can be used for filling low-carbon or Carbon dioxide free drinks used in PET bottles or beverage cans become.
  • liquid nitrogen in the packaging to drop in which installed a complex liquid nitrogen metering device must be in the invention in conventional beverage filling plants provided for the carbon dioxide enrichment of the beverage plant components for the Argon entry are taken over.
  • filling lines for Carbon dioxide-containing beverages without technical effort in filling plants for carbon dioxide-free drinks are converted.
  • It can also be the same bottling line both for the entry of argon and for the entry of carbon dioxide be used.
  • an argon tank and a carbon dioxide tank to be provided at the bottling plant. Via appropriate connecting lines and Shut-off devices and / or valves can be made via the same gas metering device either carbon dioxide or argon or a mixture of argon and Carbon dioxide can be introduced into the product.

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Packaging products, in particular, food and pharmaceutical items, comprising introducing argon as an inert gas into the packaging container before its closure, is new. An Independent claim is also included for an apparatus for implementation of the novel method. The apparatus is characteriz by an inert gas introduction unit which is joined to an argon source.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Verpacken von fließfähigen Produkten, insbesondere Lebensmitteln oder Pharmazeutika, wobei vor dem Verschließen der Verpackung ein Inertgas in das Produkt eingetragen wird, wobei als inertgas gasförmiges Argon eingesetzt und im fließfähigen Produit gelöst wird. Dokument US-A-4 769 974 beschreibt ein Verfahren mit diesen Merkmalen.The invention relates to a method for packaging flowable products, in particular Food or pharmaceuticals, taking one before closing the packaging Inert gas is introduced into the product, where gaseous argon is used as the inert gas and is flowable Product is solved. Document US-A-4 769 974 describes a method with these characteristics.

Beim Verpacken von Produkten ist es häufig notwendig, vor dem Verschließen der Verpackung ein Inertgas in das Produkt einzutragen. Damit soll insbesondere bei sauerstoffempfindlichen Produkten, z. B. Lebensmitteln oder Pharmazeutika, der störende Sauerstoff aus dem Produkt ausgetragen werden, damit das Produkt möglichst sauerstofffrei verpackt werden kann, wodurch beispielsweise die Haltbarkeit des verpackten Produkts erhöht wird. Ein anderer Grund für den Inertgaseintrag vor dem Verschließen der Verpackung besteht darin, daß sich bei der weiteren Behandlung der Verpackung, z. B. beim Etikettieren oder auch Stapeln der Verpackungen, ein Überdruck in der Verpackung günstig auswirkt. Insbesondere bei Dosen oder PET-Flaschen ist ein ausreichender Innendruck notwendig, damit sie ohne Probleme etikettiert und gestapelt werden können.When packaging products, it is often necessary to seal them before Packing an inert gas into the product. In particular, oxygen sensitive products, e.g. B. food or pharmaceuticals, the annoying oxygen can be discharged from the product so the product can be packaged as oxygen-free as possible, which increases durability, for example of the packaged product is increased. Another reason for the inert gas entry the closing of the packaging is that the further Treatment of packaging, e.g. B. when labeling or stacking Packaging, an overpressure in the packaging has a favorable effect. Especially at A sufficient internal pressure is necessary for cans or PET bottles so that they are without Problems can be labeled and stacked.

Kohlendioxidhaltige Getränke verursachen beim Verpacken vergleichsweise geringe Probleme, da der hier aus geschmacklichen Gründen ohnehin gewünschte Kohlendioxidgehalt des Getränks gleichzeitig zum Ausgasen des Sauerstoffs und zum Aufbau des notwendigen Verpackungsinnendrucks genutzt werden kann. Zu diesem Zweck weisen Abfüllanlagen für kohlendioxidhaltige Getränke zwischen der Abfüllstation und der Verschließstation eine Kohlendioxiddosieranlage zum Eintragen von gasförmigem Kohlendioxid in die mit dem Produkt gefüllten, noch unverschlossenen Verpackungen auf.Carbon dioxide-containing beverages cause comparatively little packaging Problems, because the one already wanted here for taste reasons Carbon dioxide content of the drink at the same time as degassing the oxygen and Building the necessary internal packaging pressure can be used. To this Purpose fillers for carbonated beverages between the Filling station and the closing station a carbon dioxide metering system for entry of gaseous carbon dioxide in the filled with the product, still unsealed packaging.

Beim Verpacken von Produkten, die kein oder nur wenig Kohlendioxid enthalten sollen, z. B. kohlendioxidfreien oder kohlendioxidarmen Getränken, aber auch Lebensmitteln oder Pharmazeutika, bei denen Kohlendioxid unerwünschte Reaktionen auslösen könnte, muß man sich nach anderen Methoden umsehen, um das Ausgasen von Sauerstoff und den erwünschten Innendruck in der Verpackung sicherzustellen. Eine weit verbreitete Methode besteht darin, flüssigen Stickstoff in die unverschlossene Verpackung einzutropfen. Durch Verdampfen des flüssigen Stickstoffs wird der Sauerstoff aus dem Produkt und der Verpackung verdrängt und nach dem Verschließen der Verpackung wird der gewünschte Innendruck in der Verpackung aufgebaut. Solche Flüssigstickstoffdosieranlagen sind nicht Bestandteil einer herkömmlichen Abfüllanlage und müssen nachträglich installiert werden. Sie arbeiten bei sehr tiefen Temperaturen und führen daher im Betrieb zu großen Problemen. Insbesondere bei PET-Flaschen mit vergleichsweise kleiner Einfüllöffnung kann nicht verhindert werden, daß ein großer Teil des flüssigen Stickstoffs neben den Flaschenhals dosiert wird. Dies führt zur Vereisungen von Förderbändern und Transporteinrichtungen. Darüber hinaus vereist die Flüssigstickstoffdosiereinrichtung permanent durch ständige Wasserdampfbildung beim Eintropfen. Die Folge sind Produktionsausfälle. Ein weiteres Problem ist die Aufstellung einer Flüssigstickstoffdosieranlage, da in den meisten Fällen die Verschließstation direkt nach der Füllstation angeordnet ist. So bleibt kaum Platz, um in die unverschlossene Verpackung flüssigen Stickstoff einzutropfen.When packaging products that should contain little or no carbon dioxide, z. B. carbon dioxide-free or low-carbon drinks, but also food or pharmaceuticals where carbon dioxide triggers undesirable reactions you might have to look for other methods to outgass Ensure oxygen and the desired internal pressure in the packaging. A widespread method is to put liquid nitrogen in the unlocked Drop in packaging. By evaporating the liquid nitrogen, the Oxygen displaced from the product and the packaging and after When the packaging is closed, the desired internal pressure in the packaging built up. Such liquid nitrogen metering systems are not part of one conventional filling system and must be installed subsequently. they work at very low temperatures and therefore lead to major problems in operation. Especially in the case of PET bottles with a comparatively small filling opening, it cannot a large part of the liquid nitrogen can be prevented in addition to the Bottle neck is dosed. This leads to icing of conveyor belts and Transport equipment. In addition, the liquid nitrogen metering device iced up permanent due to constant water vapor formation when dropped. The result is Production losses. Another problem is setting up one Liquid nitrogen dosing system, since in most cases the capping station is direct is arranged after the filling station. So there is hardly any space to enter the unlocked Drip liquid nitrogen into the packaging.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Verpacken von Produkten zur Verfügung zu stellen, mit denen die geschilderten Probleme überwunden werden können.The present invention has for its object a method and a To provide device for packaging products with which the problems described can be overcome.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß die Merkmale im Kennzeichnenden Teil des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the features in the characterizing part of claim 1.

Der Grundgedanke der Erfindung bestand darin, die mit der Dosierung von tiefkaltem flüssigem Stickstoff verbundenen Nachteile durch den Einsatz eines gasförmigen Inertgases zu vermeiden. Es sollte ein Gas gefunden werden, das ausreichend z. B. in Wasser löslich ist, um in herkömmlichen Verpackungen, z. B. PET-Flaschen oder Dosen, nach dem Verschließen einen gewünschten Innendruck in der Verpackung zu erzeugen. Darüber hinaus mußte das Gas sauerstofffrei sein und sollte in herkömmlichen Druckwechselentgasungsanlagen für einen guten Sauerstoffaustrieb sorgen. Da das Gas auch für heiß abgefüllte Produkte, z. B. bei 70°C abgefüllten Eistee eingesetzt werden sollte, mußte das gesuchte Gas diese Anforderungen auch bei derart hohen Temperaturen erfüllen. The basic idea of the invention was that with the dosage of cryogenic Liquid nitrogen associated disadvantages through the use of a gaseous Avoid inert gas. A gas should be found which is sufficient e.g. B. in Water is soluble to be used in conventional packaging, e.g. B. PET bottles or Cans, after sealing a desired internal pressure in the packaging produce. In addition, the gas had to be oxygen free and should be in conventional pressure swing degassing systems for good oxygen expulsion to care. Since the gas is also suitable for hot filled products, e.g. B. bottled at 70 ° C. If iced tea was to be used, the gas sought also had to meet these requirements at such high temperatures.

Mit der Erfindung wurde ein Gas gefunden, das alle diese Anforderungen erfüllt, nämlich Argon.With the invention, a gas was found that meets all of these requirements, namely argon.

Argon bietet den großen Vorteil, daß es in gleicher Weise wie Kohlendioxid bei bestehenden Verpackungsanlagen eingesetzt werden kann. Alle Dichtungselemente, Regler und Ventile, die für Kohlendioxid geeignet sind, können auch für Argon verwendet werden. Gegenüber herkömmlichem Kohlendioxidbetrieb braucht die gesamte Regelung einer Verpackungsanlage nicht verändert zu werden. Insbesondere beim Verpacken von Lebensmitteln erweist es sich von besonderem Vorteil, daß Argon geruchlos und geschmacksneutral ist.Argon offers the great advantage that it contributes in the same way as carbon dioxide existing packaging systems can be used. All sealing elements, Regulators and valves that are suitable for carbon dioxide can also be used for argon be used. Compared to conventional carbon dioxide operation, it needs entire regulation of a packaging system not to be changed. In particular when packaging food it proves particularly advantageous that argon is odorless and tasteless.

Erfindungsgemäß wird beim Eintragen des Argons in das Produkt Druck, Temperatur und Menge des Argons so eingestellt, daß das Argon kurzzeitig in einem stabilen mit Argon übersättigten Zustand gehalten wird. Dadurch wird ein Ausgasen bis zum Verschließen der Verpackung verhindert. Erst danach setzt die Druckentwicklung ein. Die Druckentwicklung ist aber trotzdem schnell genug, um bis zum Etikettieren einen ausreichenden Innendruck in der Verpackung zu erzeugen, so daß es in der Etikettiervorrichtung zu keinen Problemen kommt.According to the invention, when the argon is introduced into the product, pressure, temperature and amount of the argon set so that the argon is briefly in a stable with argon oversaturated state is maintained. This will outgas until closing the packaging prevented. Only then does the pressure develop. The However, print development is still fast enough to be one up to labeling to generate sufficient internal pressure in the packaging so that it is in the Labeling device does not cause any problems.

Die Erfindung eignet sich besonders zum Verpacken von fließfähigen Produkten, insbesondere Getränken oder flüssigen Arzneimitteln. Das Argon wird dabei vorzugsweise bei einem Druck von ca. 2 bis ca. 6 bar im fließfähigen Produkt gelöst.The invention is particularly suitable for packaging flowable products, especially beverages or liquid medicines. The argon is there preferably dissolved at a pressure of about 2 to about 6 bar in the flowable product.

Mit besonderen Vorteil wird des erfindungsgemäße Verfahren in einer Vorrichtung zum Verpacken von Produkten mit einer Fülleinrichtung zum Einfüllen des Produkts in die Verpackung, einer Inertgasdosiereinrichtung zum Eintragen von Inertgas in das Produkt und einer Verschließeinrichtung zum Verschließen der Verpackung durchgeführt.The method according to the invention is particularly advantageous in a device for packaging products with a Filling device for filling the product into the packaging, one Inert gas metering device for introducing inert gas into the product and one Closing device for closing the packaging carried out.

Die Inertgasdosiereinrichtung steht mit einer Argonquelle in Verbindung. Die Argonquelle ist zweckmäßigerweise ein Argongasbehälter. The inert gas metering device is connected to an argon source. The source of argon is expediently an argon gas container.

Für die Verpackung von kohlendioxidhaltigen Produkten vorgesehene Abfüllanlagen können ohne großen technischen Aufwand für die Verpackung von kohlendioxidfreien Produkten umgerüstet werden. Es reicht aus, den Kohlendioxidbehälter durch den Argonbehälter auszutauschen.Filling systems intended for the packaging of products containing carbon dioxide can for the packaging of carbon dioxide-free without great technical effort Products can be converted. It is sufficient to pass the carbon dioxide container through the Exchange argon container.

Um einen gesteuerten Eintrag des Argons in das Produkt zu ermöglichen, ist die Inertgasdosiereinrichtung mit einer Druck-, Temperatur- und Mengenregelung ausgestattet.To enable a controlled entry of argon into the product, the Inert gas metering device with a pressure, temperature and Flow control equipped.

Die Erfindung eignet sich ganz besonders zum Verpacken von kohlendioxidarmen oder kohlendioxidfreien Produkten, insbesondere Lebensmitteln oder Pharmazeutika. Beispielsweise kann die Erfindung zum Abfüllen von kohlendioxidarmen oder kohlendioxidfreien Getränken in PET-Flaschen oder Getränkedosen verwendet werden.The invention is particularly suitable for packaging low-carbon or carbon dioxide-free products, especially food or pharmaceuticals. For example, the invention can be used for filling low-carbon or Carbon dioxide free drinks used in PET bottles or beverage cans become.

Im Gegensatz zu der bekannten Methode, flüssigen Stickstoff in die Verpackung einzutropfen, bei der eine aufwendige Flüssigstickstoffdosiereinrichtung installiert werden muß, können bei der Erfindung die bei herkömmlichen Getränkeabfüllanlagen für die Kohlendioxidanreicherung der Getränke vorgesehenen Anlagenteile für den Argoneintrag übernommen werden. Auf diese Weise können Abfüllanlagen für kohlendioxidhaltige Getränke ohne technischen Aufwand in Abfüllanlagen für kohlendioxidfreie Getränke umgebaut werden. Es kann auch dieselbe Abfüllanlage sowohl für den Eintrag von Argon auch als auch für den Eintrag von Kohlendioxid verwendet werden. Hierzu reicht es auch, den Kohlendixoidbehälter durch den Argonbehälter zu ersetzen. Gemäß einer Weiterbildung des Erfindungsgedankens ist ferner vorgesehenen, sowohl einen Argonbehälter als auch einen Kohlendioxidbehälter an der Abfüllanlage bereitzustellen. Über entsprechende Verbindungsleitungen und Absperreinrichtungen und/oder Ventile kann über dieselbe Gasdosiereinrichtung entweder Kohlendioxid oder Argon oder auch eine Mischung aus Argon und Kohlendioxid in das Produkt eingetragen werden.Contrary to the known method, liquid nitrogen in the packaging to drop, in which installed a complex liquid nitrogen metering device must be in the invention in conventional beverage filling plants provided for the carbon dioxide enrichment of the beverage plant components for the Argon entry are taken over. In this way, filling lines for Carbon dioxide-containing beverages without technical effort in filling plants for carbon dioxide-free drinks are converted. It can also be the same bottling line both for the entry of argon and for the entry of carbon dioxide be used. For this it is also sufficient to pass the cabbage anoid container through the To replace argon tank. According to a further development of the inventive concept also provided both an argon tank and a carbon dioxide tank to be provided at the bottling plant. Via appropriate connecting lines and Shut-off devices and / or valves can be made via the same gas metering device either carbon dioxide or argon or a mixture of argon and Carbon dioxide can be introduced into the product.

Im folgenden soll die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert werden: In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment become:

Das Beispiel betrifft die Herstellung kohlendioxidfreier Mineralwässer. Der Argonbedarf für eine mittlere Abfüllanlage beträgt in etwa:

  • 1. Imprägnierung
  • Stundenleistung der Abfüllanlage: 30.000 Liter
  • Imprägnierung bei 3 bar: 12 cm3 Argon/Liter
  • Argoneinsatz: 0,36 m3/Std.
  • 2. Entgasung
  • je nach Fabrikat: 20 cm3 Argon/Liter
  • Argoneinsatz: 0,6 m3/Std.
  • 3. Gegendruckfüller
  • Fülldruck 1 bar: 1 Liter Argon/Liter
  • Argoneinsatz: 30 m3/Std.
  • Gesamteinsatz an Argon: 31 m3/Std.
    • The example concerns the production of carbon dioxide-free mineral water. The argon requirement for a medium-sized filling plant is approximately:
  • 1. Impregnation
  • Hourly output of the filling system: 30,000 liters
  • Impregnation at 3 bar: 12 cm 3 argon / liter
  • Use of argon: 0.36 m 3 / h
  • 2. Degassing
  • depending on the make: 20 cm 3 argon / liter
  • Use of argon: 0.6 m 3 / h
  • 3. Back pressure filler
  • Filling pressure 1 bar: 1 liter argon / liter
  • Use of argon: 30 m 3 / h
  • Total use of argon: 31 m 3 / hour

    • In diesem Beispiel bedeutet das einen Argonverbrauch von ca. 5.000 m3 pro Monat bei einschichtigem Betrieb einer Abfüllanlage.In this example, this means an argon consumption of approx. 5,000 m 3 per month with one-shift operation of a bottling plant.

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    1. Process for packaging free-flowing products, in particular foods or pharmaceuticals, an inert gas being introduced into the product before the package is sealed, gaseous argon being used as inert gas and being dissolved in the free-flowing product, characterized in that when the argon is being introduced into the product, pressure, temperature and amount of argon are set so that the product is held for a short time in a stable argon-saturated state, as a result of which firstly degassing before the package is sealed is prevented and, secondly, after the package is sealed an internal pressure adequate for labelling the package is built up in the package.
    2. Process according to Claim 1, characterized in that the argon is dissolved at a pressure of approximately 2 to approximately 6 bar in the free-flowing product, in particular in a drink.
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