EP1244597A1 - Abfüllmaschine - Google Patents

Abfüllmaschine

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EP1244597A1
EP1244597A1 EP00981438A EP00981438A EP1244597A1 EP 1244597 A1 EP1244597 A1 EP 1244597A1 EP 00981438 A EP00981438 A EP 00981438A EP 00981438 A EP00981438 A EP 00981438A EP 1244597 A1 EP1244597 A1 EP 1244597A1
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Prior art keywords
tank
cover
filling
filling installation
installation according
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EP1244597B1 (de
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Guy Dumargue
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Serac Group SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
    • B67C3/02—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
    • B67C3/04—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus without applying pressure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
    • B67C3/001—Cleaning of filling devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
    • B67C3/02—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
    • B67C3/22—Details

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a container filling installation intended for example to be located in a bottling line.
  • a filling installation generally comprises a filling platform of the carousel-type mistletoe is mounted to pivot around an axis on a fixed frame and ensures continuous filling of the containers transported along the bottling line.
  • the filling platform comprises a tank to which filling nozzles are connected.
  • a cover In aseptic filling installations, that is to say without the introduction of germs into the containers during the various stages of packaging of the product, a cover is fixed in leaktight manner on the tank.
  • the cover is provided with a valve which is controlled to put the tank in communication with the ambient atmosphere maintained in a sterile state during the filling phase of the containers and with a circuit for dispensing a cleaning product during a periodic cleaning phase.
  • the tank is supplied with filling liquid by a conduit having one end fixed to the cover by means of a rotating joint so as to open into the tank.
  • the filling of the tank is thus ensured continuously even during the rotation of the tank when filling the containers.
  • the need for the rotating joint complicates the structure of the installation.
  • the rotary joint is subject to wear and the pipe connecting the valve with the cleaning product distribution circuit must also be connected to the rotary joint so that the rotary joint has a complex structure.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a filling installation having a structure allowing to get rid of the rotating joint.
  • a filling installation comprising a fixed frame, a tank mounted on the fixed frame to pivot about an axis, and a cover associated with the tank and equipped of a supply duct, positioning means being fixed to the cover and mounted on the fixed frame to slide parallel to the pivot axis between a position in which the cover is applied against an edge of the tank to close it ci and a position in which the cover is spaced from the edge of the tank.
  • the positioning means are actuated to keep the cover spaced from the edge of the tank. In this position, the cover is fixed in rotation relative to the frame.
  • the supply duct can therefore be rigidly fixed to the cover without the need to use a rotating joint.
  • the positioning means are actuated so that the cover closes the tank. The tank can then be cleaned by injecting the cleaning product under high pressure promoting good cleaning of the tank.
  • the positioning means comprise at least one arm having a first end fixed to the cover and a second end mounted to slide on a column secured to the frame.
  • the edge of the tank has an annular flange projecting towards the outside of the tank
  • the cover comprises a plate from which extends a cylindrical wall surrounding the annular flange and having an annular internal shoulder extending in look of the collar, the means of positioning comprising a stop to limit movement of the cover downwards and at least one jack having a body secured to the cover and a movable rod oriented to bear in the extended position on a support piece secured to the tank.
  • the spacing of the cover relative to the edge of the tank is achieved by the simple weight of the cover and it is necessary to feed the jacks only to ensure the tight closure of the tank at the time of washing.
  • Such manufacturing requires large storage spaces and has low productivity.
  • At least one cylindrical wall extends coaxially in the tank to partition the latter into compartments and at least one second supply duct equips the cover, the supply ducts passing through the cover for lead into the tank each opposite one of the compartments.
  • the compartments can be supplied with different filling products through the supply conduits which always open opposite the same compartment during the rotation of the tank.
  • Each filling nozzle can then be selectively connected with the compartment containing the filling product which the container to be filled is intended to contain, so that batches with products different can be made by taking successive containers.
  • the filling installation according to the invention comprises a fixed frame 1 on which a tank generally designated at 2 is mounted by means of a structure 27 symbolized by a dashed line and carried by a bearing 28 to pivot around. an axis 3.
  • the tank 2 is part of a filling platform of the carousel type and is connected to filling nozzles 4 known in themselves, only one of which is shown in the figure.
  • the tank 2 of cylindrical shape has a bottom 5 and an upper opening 6 opposite the bottom 5, and an annular flange 7 adjacent to the opening 6 and extending projecting outwards.
  • Two partitions 9, 10 of cylindrical shape and centered on the axis 3 extend inside the tank 2 and divide the latter into three compartments into the bottom of which open pipes 11 selectively connected to filling nozzles 4 .
  • the installation includes a cover generally designated by 12 covering the upper part of the tank 2.
  • the cover 12 comprises a plate 13 from which extends a cylindrical wall 14 surrounding the flange 7.
  • a ring 15 having an internal diameter less than the external diameter of the flange 7 is fixed to the edge of the cylindrical wall 14 opposite the plate 13.
  • the ring 15 thus defines an annular internal shoulder fitted with a seal extending under the collar 7 of the tank 2.
  • Positioning means are fixed to the cover 12.
  • these positioning means comprise three arms 17 (only one of which is visible in the figure) extending radially at 120 ° relative to each other around the axis 3 and having a fixed end 17.1 to the cover 12 and an opposite end 17.2 in the form of a stirrup mounted on a column 18 parallel to the axis 3 and fixed to the frame 1.
  • the ends 17.2 are mounted on the columns 18 to slide. In a low position shown in the figure, the ends 17.2 are in abutment against rings 19 which are carried by the columns 18 and form stops for the ends 17.2 of the arms 17. In this position, the internal shoulder 15 of the cover 12 is spaced from the flange 7.
  • the arms 17 keep the cover 12 fixed in rotation relative to the frame 1.
  • the positioning means also include jacks generally designated at 20, only one of which is visible in the figure, regularly distributed around the axis 3 in an arrangement offset from the arms 17.
  • Each jack 20 has a body 21 fixed to the cover 12 and a rod 22 which can be actuated between an extended position in which the free end of the rod 22 is in abutment against a piece 23 projecting from the outside of the tank 2 to form an integral part of it and a position retracted (shown in the figure) in which the free end of the rod 22 is released from the part 23.
  • the installation comprises supply conduits 24 each having one end connected to a filling product reservoir (not shown) and passing through the cover 12 for opening into the tank opposite one of the compartments.
  • the connection between the supply conduits 24 and the cover 12 is a sealed connection.
  • the installation also comprises conduits 25 for dispensing a cleaning product, each having one end connected to a tank of cleaning product not shown and passing through the cover 12 to open into the tank opposite one of the compartments.
  • the connection between the conduits 25 and the cover 12 is a sealed connection.
  • the rods 22 of the jacks 20 are retracted so that, under the effect of its own weight, the cover is supported in the low position by the arms 17 whose ends 17.2 are in abutment against the stop rings 19 columns 18.
  • the internal shoulder 15 of the cover 12 is then spaced from the flange 7 so that the cover 12 does not hinder the rotation of the tank 2.
  • rollers 26 are fixed on the parts 23 to bear against the external surface of the ring 15 and ensure relative guidance in rotation of the tank 2 and the cover 12.
  • the tank 2 is in communication with the outside atmosphere. During the rotation of the tank 2, filling products are introduced into the corresponding compartments by the supply conduits 24.
  • the rotation of the tank 2 is stopped in a position where the jacks 20 are perpendicular to the parts 23 and the rods 22 of the jacks 20 are taken out to bear against the parts 23 of the tank.
  • the cover is raised.
  • the internal shoulder 15 of the cover 12 is then applied against the flange 7 so that the cover 12 closes the tank 2.
  • the cleaning liquid is then injected into the tank 2 by the conduits 25. It will be noted that in the embodiment describes the cylinders 20 are only supplied during the cleaning phase.
  • the supply conduits 24 and the conduits 25 comprise a flexible part allowing them to follow the movements of the cover 12 between the high and low positions.
  • the free end of the rod of each jack can be fitted with a roller for rolling on a part 23 of annular shape.
  • the lower position of the cover is then defined by the retracted position of the rods of the jacks without the need for an abutment shoulder on the columns 18.
  • the cover and the positioning means can be arranged so that the cover closes the tank when it is in the low position and is spaced from the tank when it is in the high position. In this case, the cover can be suspended above the tank.
  • the cover can be carried by jacks having one end fixed to a part of the frame extending above the cover and one end fixed to the cover. . The jacks then perform the function of actuating member and stop member of the cover.
  • the installation is placed on a sterile air flow flowing vertically from top to bottom.
  • a sterile air intake duct which passes through the cover and has an upper end opening into the sterile air flow and a lower end opening under the cover.
  • this sterile air intake duct is preferably fitted with a valve.

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  • Filling Of Jars Or Cans And Processes For Cleaning And Sealing Jars (AREA)
  • Basic Packing Technique (AREA)
  • Supplying Of Containers To The Packaging Station (AREA)
  • Sampling And Sample Adjustment (AREA)
  • Formation And Processing Of Food Products (AREA)
  • Confectionery (AREA)
  • Auxiliary Devices For And Details Of Packaging Control (AREA)
EP00981438A 1999-11-30 2000-11-20 Abfüllmaschine Expired - Lifetime EP1244597B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR9915054 1999-11-30
FR9915054A FR2801578B1 (fr) 1999-11-30 1999-11-30 Installation de remplissage de recipients
PCT/FR2000/003213 WO2001040097A1 (fr) 1999-11-30 2000-11-20 Installation de remplissage de recipients

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EP1244597A1 true EP1244597A1 (de) 2002-10-02
EP1244597B1 EP1244597B1 (de) 2003-10-15

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US (1) US6334473B1 (de)
EP (1) EP1244597B1 (de)
JP (1) JP2003515509A (de)
AT (1) ATE252053T1 (de)
BR (1) BR0015983A (de)
DE (1) DE60006001T2 (de)
DK (1) DK1244597T3 (de)
ES (1) ES2208438T3 (de)
FR (1) FR2801578B1 (de)
PT (1) PT1244597E (de)
TR (1) TR200302217T4 (de)
WO (1) WO2001040097A1 (de)

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BR0015983A (pt) 2002-07-23
ATE252053T1 (de) 2003-11-15
PT1244597E (pt) 2004-04-30
WO2001040097A1 (fr) 2001-06-07
FR2801578B1 (fr) 2002-01-18
TR200302217T4 (tr) 2004-01-21
DE60006001D1 (de) 2003-11-20
DE60006001T2 (de) 2004-08-12
US6334473B1 (en) 2002-01-01
JP2003515509A (ja) 2003-05-07
DK1244597T3 (da) 2004-02-23
EP1244597B1 (de) 2003-10-15
FR2801578A1 (fr) 2001-06-01

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