EP1244597B1 - Container filling installation - Google Patents

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EP1244597B1
EP1244597B1 EP00981438A EP00981438A EP1244597B1 EP 1244597 B1 EP1244597 B1 EP 1244597B1 EP 00981438 A EP00981438 A EP 00981438A EP 00981438 A EP00981438 A EP 00981438A EP 1244597 B1 EP1244597 B1 EP 1244597B1
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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
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  • the present invention relates to an installation of filling containers intended for example to be located in a bottling line.
  • a filling installation includes usually a type filling platform carousel that is mounted to pivot about an axis on a fixed frame and ensures a continuous filling of containers transported along the bottling line.
  • the filling platform comprises a cuvée to which filling nozzles are connected.
  • a lid is attached so tight on the tank.
  • the lid is provided with a valve which is controlled to put the tank in communication with the ambient atmosphere maintained in a sterile state when of the filling phase of the containers and with a distribution circuit of a cleaning product when a periodic cleaning phase.
  • the tank is fed with filling liquid by a conduit having an end attached to the lid by through a rotating joint so as to unclog in the tank.
  • the filling of the tank is thus ensured by continuous even during the rotation of the tank during filling of the containers.
  • the need for the rotary joint complicates the structure of the installation.
  • the rotary joint is subject to wear and driving connecting the valve with the distribution circuit of the cleaning product must also be attached to the gasket rotating so that the rotating joint has a structure complex.
  • 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 of containers comprising a fixed frame, a tank mounted on the fixed frame for pivoting relative thereto, and a cover associated with the tank and equipped with a conduit of feeding, characterized in that the lid is held fixed in rotation by positioning means which are attached to the lid and are fixed rotation on the fixed frame to slide vertically between a position in which the lid is applied against one edge of the tank to close it and a position in which the lid is spaced from the edge of tank.
  • the means positioning devices are operated to maintain the cover spaced from the edge of the tank.
  • the lid is fixed in rotation relative to the frame.
  • the supply duct can therefore be rigidly attached to the lid without the need to use a seal turning.
  • the positioning means are actuated so that the cover closes the tank. The tank can then be cleaned by injecting the cleaning product under pressure high favoring a good cleaning of the tank.
  • the positioning means comprise at least one arm having a first end attached to the lid and a second end mounted for sliding on a solid column of the frame.
  • the edge of the vessel has a ring flange protruding outward from the tank
  • the lid includes a tray from which extends a cylindrical wall surrounding the collar annular and having an annular internal shoulder lying next to the collar, the means of positioning comprising a stop to limit a movement of the cover downwards and at least one jack having a body integral with the lid and a movable rod oriented to take support in the out position on a support piece integral with the tank. So the spacing of the lid with respect to the edge of the tank is achieved by the simple weight of the lid and it is necessary to feed the cylinders only to ensure the watertight closure of the tank at the time of washing.
  • At least one cylindrical wall extends coaxially in the tank to partition it into compartments and at least a second conduit feeding the lid, the ducts feeding through the lid to open into the tank each facing one of the compartments.
  • compartments can be powered with different fillers by the supply ducts which always open opposite the same compartment when rotating the tank.
  • Each filling nozzle can then be connected selectively with the compartment containing the product of filling that the container to be filled is intended for contain, so that batches with products different types can be formed by taking successive containers.
  • the filling installation complies with the invention comprises a fixed frame 1 on which a tank generally designated in 2 is mounted via of a structure 27 symbolized by a mixed line and scope by a bearing 28 to pivot about an axis 3.
  • the tank 2 is part of a type filling platform carousel and is connected to filling nozzles 4 known in themselves of which only one is represented on the figure.
  • the tank 2 of cylindrical shape has a bottom 5 and an upper opening 6 opposite the bottom 5, and a annular flange 7 adjacent to the opening 6 and extending outwardly.
  • Two partitions 9, 10 of cylindrical shape and centered on the axis 3 extend inside the vessel 2 and divide it into three compartments in the bottom from which selectively connected pipes 11 to filling nozzles 4.
  • the installation includes a lid usually designated at 12 capping the upper part of the tank 2.
  • the lid 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 outer diameter of the flange 7 is fixed on the edge of the cylindrical wall 14 opposite the plateau 13.
  • the ring 15 thus defines an internal shoulder ring equipped with a gasket extending under the flange 7 of the tank 2.
  • Positioning means are attached to the cover 12.
  • these means of positioning include three arms 17 (of which only one is visible in the figure) extending radially at 120 ° against each other around axis 3 and having a end 17.1 attached to the cover 12 and one end opposed 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 lower position shown in the figure, the ends 17.2 are bearing against rings 19 which are worn by the columns 18 and form stops for the ends 17.2 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 on the frame 1.
  • the positioning means also comprise cylinders generally designated 20, of which only one is visible in the figure, regularly distributed around the axis 3 in an offset arrangement with respect to the arms 17.
  • Each jack 20 comprises a body 21 fixed to the lid 12 and a rod 22 operable between an output position in which the free end of the rod 22 is in support against a piece 23 fixed projecting outside the tank 2 to form an integral part thereof and a retracted position (shown in the figure) in which the free end of the rod 22 is released from the part 23.
  • the installation includes supply ducts 24 each having an end connected to a tank of filler product not shown and passing through the cover 12 to open into the tank next to one of the compartments.
  • the connection between the supply ducts 24 and the cover 12 is a sealed connection.
  • the installation also includes ducts 25 distribution of a cleaning product each having a end connected to a cleaning product tank not shown and through the cover 12 to unclog in the tank opposite one of the compartments.
  • the link between the conduits 25 and the cover 12 is a connection waterproof.
  • the rotation of the tank 2 is stopped in a position where the cylinders 20 are plumb parts 23 and rods 22 of the cylinders 20 are out to bear against the parts 23 of the tank.
  • the lid is raised.
  • the internal shoulder 15 of the cover 12 is then applied against the flange 7 so that the lid 12 closes the tank 2.
  • the liquid cleaning is then injected into the tank 2 by the 25. It will be noted that in the embodiment describes the jacks 20 are powered only during the phase of cleaning.
  • Supply ducts 24 and ducts 25 have a flexible part allowing them to follow the movements of the cover 12 between the high positions and bass.
  • the free end of the stem of each cylinder can be equipped with a wheel to roll on a piece 23 of annular shape.
  • the low position of cover is then defined by the retracted position of rods of cylinders without a stop shoulder being needed on the columns 18.
  • the cover and the means of positioning can be arranged in such a way that the cover closes the tank when it is in the low position and is spaced from the tank when in the up position. In this case, the cover can be hung over tank.
  • the cover can be worn the cover by jacks having an end attached to a part of the frame extending above the cover and a end attached to the lid. The cylinders then ensure the function of actuating member and stop member of the lid.
  • sterile air intake duct that runs through the lid and has an upper end opening into the sterile airflow and one end bottom opening under the lid.
  • sterile air is preferably equipped with a valve.

Abstract

A filling installation comprising a fixed frame, a tank mounted on the fixed frame so as to rotate about an axis, and a lid associated with the tank and provided with a feed pipe, positioning means being fixed to the lid, and being mounted on the fixed frame to slide parallel to the axis of rotation between a position in which the lid is applied against an edge of the tank so as to close off said tank and a position in which the lid is spaced apart from the edge of the tank.

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La présente invention concerne une installation de remplissage de récipients destinée par exemple à être implantée dans une ligne d'embouteillage.The present invention relates to an installation of filling containers intended for example to be located in a bottling line.

Une installation de remplissage comprend généralement une plate-forme de remplissage de type carrousel qui est montée pour pivoter autour d'un axe sur un bâti fixe et assure un remplissage en continu des récipients transportés le long de la ligne d'embouteillage. A cet effet, la plate-forme de remplissage comporte une cuvé à laquelle des buses de remplissage sont raccordées.A filling installation includes usually a type filling platform carousel that is mounted to pivot about an axis on a fixed frame and ensures a continuous filling of containers transported along the bottling line. For this purpose, the filling platform comprises a cuvée to which filling nozzles are connected.

Dans les installations de remplissage aseptique c'est à dire sans introduction de germes dans les récipients pendant les différentes étapes de conditionnement du produit, un couvercle est fixé de façon étanche sur la cuve. Le couvercle est pourvu d'une vanne qui est commandée pour mettre la cuve en communication avec l'atmosphère ambiante maintenue dans un état stérile lors de la phase de remplissage des récipients et avec un circuit de distribution d'un produit de nettoyage lors d'une phase de nettoyage périodique.In aseptic filling facilities that is to say without introduction of germs in the containers during the different stages of product packaging, a lid is attached so tight on the tank. The lid is provided with a valve which is controlled to put the tank in communication with the ambient atmosphere maintained in a sterile state when of the filling phase of the containers and with a distribution circuit of a cleaning product when a periodic cleaning phase.

La cuve est alimentée en liquide de remplissage par un conduit ayant une extrémité fixée sur le couvercle par l'intermédiaire d'un joint tournant de manière à déboucher dans la cuve. Le remplissage de la cuve est ainsi assuré en continu même pendant la rotation de la cuve lors du remplissage des récipients. La nécessité du joint tournant complique la structure de l'installation. En outre, le joint tournant est soumis à une usure et la conduite raccordant la vanne avec le circuit de distribution du produit de nettoyage doit elle aussi être reliée au joint tournant de sorte que le joint tournant a une structure complexe.The tank is fed with filling liquid by a conduit having an end attached to the lid by through a rotating joint so as to unclog in the tank. The filling of the tank is thus ensured by continuous even during the rotation of the tank during filling of the containers. The need for the rotary joint complicates the structure of the installation. In addition, the rotary joint is subject to wear and driving connecting the valve with the distribution circuit of the cleaning product must also be attached to the gasket rotating so that the rotating joint has a structure complex.

Un but de l'invention est de fournir une installation de remplissage ayant une structure permettant de s'affranchir du joint tournant.An object of the invention is to provide a filling installation having a structure allowing to get rid of the rotating joint.

En vue de la réalisation de ce but, on prévoit, selon l'invention, une installation de remplissage de récipients comprenant un bâti fixe, une cuve montée sur le bâti fixe pour pivoter par rapport à celui-ci, et un couvercle associé à la cuve et équipé d'un conduit d'alimentation, caractérisée en ce que le couvercle est maintenu fixe en rotation par des moyens de positionnement qui sont fixés au couvercle et sont montés fixes en rotation sur le bâti fixe pour coulisser verticalement entre une position dans laquelle le couvercle est appliqué contre un bord de la cuve pour obturer celle-ci et une position dans laquelle le couvercle est espacé du bord de la cuve.In order to achieve this goal, provision is made according to the invention, a filling installation of containers comprising a fixed frame, a tank mounted on the fixed frame for pivoting relative thereto, and a cover associated with the tank and equipped with a conduit of feeding, characterized in that the lid is held fixed in rotation by positioning means which are attached to the lid and are fixed rotation on the fixed frame to slide vertically between a position in which the lid is applied against one edge of the tank to close it and a position in which the lid is spaced from the edge of tank.

Ainsi, pendant la phase de remplissage, les moyens de positionnement sont actionnés pour maintenir le couvercle espacé du bord de la cuve. Dans cette position, le couvercle est fixe en rotation par rapport au bâti. Le conduit d'alimentation peut donc être fixé rigidement sur le couvercle sans qu'il soit nécessaire d'utiliser un joint tournant. En outre, lorsque le couvercle est dans cette position, la cuve est naturellement en communication avec l'atmosphère ambiante. Pour la phase de nettoyage, les moyens de positionnement sont actionnés pour que le couvercle obture la cuve. La cuve peut alors être nettoyée en injectant le produit de nettoyage sous une pression élevée favorisant un bon nettoyage de la cuve.Thus, during the filling phase, the means positioning devices are operated to maintain the cover spaced from the edge of the tank. In this position, the lid is fixed in rotation relative to the frame. The supply duct can therefore be rigidly attached to the lid without the need to use a seal turning. In addition, when the lid is in this position, the tank is naturally in communication with the ambient atmosphere. For the cleaning phase, the positioning means are actuated so that the cover closes the tank. The tank can then be cleaned by injecting the cleaning product under pressure high favoring a good cleaning of the tank.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, les moyens de positionnement comprennent au moins un bras ayant une première extrémité fixée au couvercle et une deuxième extrémité montée pour coulisser sur une colonne solidaire du bâti. De préférence le bord de la cuve comporte une collerette annulaire en saillie vers l'extérieur de la cuve, et le couvercle comprend un plateau à partir duquel s'étend une paroi cylindrique entourant la collerette annulaire et possédant un épaulement interne annulaire s'étendant en regard de la collerette, les moyens de positionnement comprenant une butée pour limiter un mouvement du couvercle vers le bas et au moins un vérin ayant un corps solidaire du couvercle et une tige mobile orientée pour prendre appui en position sortie sur une pièce d'appui solidaire de la cuve. Ainsi, l'espacement du couvercle par rapport au bord de la cuve est réalisé par le simple poids du couvercle et il est nécessaire d'alimenter les vérins seulement pour assurer la fermeture étanche de la cuve au moment du lavage.According to a particular embodiment, the positioning means comprise at least one arm having a first end attached to the lid and a second end mounted for sliding on a solid column of the frame. Preferably the edge of the vessel has a ring flange protruding outward from the tank, and the lid includes a tray from which extends a cylindrical wall surrounding the collar annular and having an annular internal shoulder lying next to the collar, the means of positioning comprising a stop to limit a movement of the cover downwards and at least one jack having a body integral with the lid and a movable rod oriented to take support in the out position on a support piece integral with the tank. So the spacing of the lid with respect to the edge of the tank is achieved by the simple weight of the lid and it is necessary to feed the cylinders only to ensure the watertight closure of the tank at the time of washing.

Par ailleurs, pour réaliser des lots comprenant des récipients remplis de produits différents, par exemple plusieurs parfums d'un produit laitier aromatisé, il est nécessaire avec les installations du type connu de remplir séparément des séries de récipients avec chacun des produits, puis de stocker ceux-ci jusqu'à ce que toutes les séries de récipients aient été remplies, et enfin de conditionner les lots de récipients en combinant les différentes séries. Une telle fabrication suppose de disposer d'espaces de stockage importants et présente une faible productivité.In addition, to produce lots comprising containers filled with different products, for example several flavors of a flavored dairy product, it is necessary with the installations of the type known to fill separately from the series of containers with each of the products and then store these until all series of containers were filled, and finally of package batches of containers by combining the different series. Such a fabrication supposes have significant storage space and a low productivity.

Selon une caractéristique particulière de l'invention, au moins une paroi cylindrique s'étend coaxialement dans la cuve pour cloisonner celle-ci en compartiments et au moins un deuxième conduit d'alimentation équipe le couvercle, les conduits d'alimentation traversant le couvercle pour déboucher dans la cuve chacun en regard d'un des compartiments.According to a particular characteristic of the invention, at least one cylindrical wall extends coaxially in the tank to partition it into compartments and at least a second conduit feeding the lid, the ducts feeding through the lid to open into the tank each facing one of the compartments.

Ainsi, les compartiments peuvent être alimentés avec des produits de remplissage différents par les conduits d'alimentation qui débouchent toujours en regard du même compartiment lors de la rotation de la cuve. Chaque buse de remplissage peut ensuite être connectée sélectivement avec le compartiment contenant le produit de remplissage que le récipient à remplir est destiné à contenir, de sorte que des lots avec des produits différents peuvent être constitués en prenant des récipients successifs.So the compartments can be powered with different fillers by the supply ducts which always open opposite the same compartment when rotating the tank. Each filling nozzle can then be connected selectively with the compartment containing the product of filling that the container to be filled is intended for contain, so that batches with products different types can be formed by taking successive containers.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation particulier non limitatif de l'inventionOther features and benefits of the invention will emerge from reading the description which follows of a particular, non-limiting, embodiment of the invention

Il sera fait référence à la figure unique annexée représentant une vue partielle en coupe selon un plan axial vertical, d'une installation de remplissage conforme à l'invention.Reference will be made to the single figure annexed showing a partial view in section along an axial plane vertical, of a filling installation in accordance with the invention.

L'installation de remplissage conforme à l'invention comporte un bâti fixe 1 sur lequel une cuve généralement désignée en 2 est montée par l'intermédiaire d'une structure 27 symbolisée par un trait mixte et portée par un palier 28 pour pivoter autour d'un axe 3. La cuve 2 fait partie d'une plate-forme de remplissage de type carrousel et est reliée à des buses de remplissage 4 connues en elles-mêmes dont une seule est représentée sur la figure.The filling installation complies with the invention comprises a fixed frame 1 on which a tank generally designated in 2 is mounted via of a structure 27 symbolized by a mixed line and scope by a bearing 28 to pivot about an axis 3. The tank 2 is part of a type filling platform carousel and is connected to filling nozzles 4 known in themselves of which only one is represented on the figure.

La cuve 2 de forme cylindrique comporte un fond 5 et une ouverture supérieure 6 opposée au fond 5, et une collerette annulaire 7 adjacente à l'ouverture 6 et s'étendant en saillie vers l'extérieur.The tank 2 of cylindrical shape has a bottom 5 and an upper opening 6 opposite the bottom 5, and a annular flange 7 adjacent to the opening 6 and extending outwardly.

Deux cloisons 9, 10 de forme cylindrique et centrées sur l'axe 3 s'étendent à l'intérieur de la cuve 2 et divisent celle-ci en trois compartiments dans le fond desquels débouchent des conduites 11 sélectivement reliées à des buses de remplissage 4.Two partitions 9, 10 of cylindrical shape and centered on the axis 3 extend inside the vessel 2 and divide it into three compartments in the bottom from which selectively connected pipes 11 to filling nozzles 4.

L'installation comprend un couvercle généralement désigné en 12 coiffant la partie supérieure de la cuve 2.The installation includes a lid usually designated at 12 capping the upper part of the tank 2.

Le couvercle 12 comprend un plateau 13 à partir duquel s'étend une paroi cylindrique 14 entourant la collerette 7. Une bague 15 ayant un diamètre interne inférieur au diamètre externe de la collerette 7 est fixée sur le bord de la paroi cylindrique 14 opposé au plateau 13. La bague 15 définit ainsi un épaulement interne annulaire équipé d'un joint d'étanchéité s'étendant sous la collerette 7 de la cuve 2.The lid 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 outer diameter of the flange 7 is fixed on the edge of the cylindrical wall 14 opposite the plateau 13. The ring 15 thus defines an internal shoulder ring equipped with a gasket extending under the flange 7 of the tank 2.

Des moyens de positionnement sont fixés au couvercle 12.Positioning means are attached to the cover 12.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, ces moyens de positionnement comprennent trois bras 17 (dont un seul est visible sur la figure) s'étendant radialement à 120° les uns par rapport aux autres autour de l'axe 3 et ayant une extrémité 17.1 fixée au couvercle 12 et une extrémité opposée 17.2 en forme d'étrier montée sur une colonne 18 parallèle à l'axe 3 et fixée au bâti 1. Les extrémités 17.2 sont montées sur les colonnes 18 pour coulisser. Dans une position basse représentée à la figure, les extrémités 17.2 sont en appui contre des bagues 19 qui sont portées par les colonnes 18 et forment des butées pour les extrémités 17.2 des bras 17. Dans cette position, l'épaulement interne 15 du couvercle 12 est espacé de la collerette 7. Les bras 17 maintiennent le couvercle 12 fixe en rotation par rapport au bâti 1.In the illustrated embodiment, these means of positioning include three arms 17 (of which only one is visible in the figure) extending radially at 120 ° against each other around axis 3 and having a end 17.1 attached to the cover 12 and one end opposed 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 lower position shown in the figure, the ends 17.2 are bearing against rings 19 which are worn by the columns 18 and form stops for the ends 17.2 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 on the frame 1.

Les moyens de positionnement comprennent également des vérins généralement désignés en 20, dont un seul est visible sur la figure, régulièrement répartis autour de l'axe 3 selon une disposition décalée par rapport aux bras 17. Chaque vérin 20 comporte un corps 21 fixé au couvercle 12 et une tige 22 actionnable entre une position sortie dans laquelle l'extrémité libre de la tige 22 est en appui contre une pièce 23 fixée en saillie à l'extérieur de la cuve 2 pour former une partie intégrante de celle-ci et une position rétractée (représentée à la figure) dans laquelle l'extrémité libre de la tige 22 est dégagée de la partie 23.The positioning means also comprise cylinders generally designated 20, of which only one is visible in the figure, regularly distributed around the axis 3 in an offset arrangement with respect to the arms 17. Each jack 20 comprises a body 21 fixed to the lid 12 and a rod 22 operable between an output position in which the free end of the rod 22 is in support against a piece 23 fixed projecting outside the tank 2 to form an integral part thereof and a retracted position (shown in the figure) in which the free end of the rod 22 is released from the part 23.

L'installation comprend des conduits d'alimentation 24 ayant chacun une extrémité raccordée à un réservoir de produit de remplissage non représenté et traversant le couvercle 12 pour déboucher dans la cuve en regard d'un des compartiments. La liaison entre les conduits d'alimentation 24 et le couvercle 12 est une liaison étanche.The installation includes supply ducts 24 each having an end connected to a tank of filler product not shown and passing through the cover 12 to open into the tank next to one of the compartments. The connection between the supply ducts 24 and the cover 12 is a sealed connection.

L'installation comprend également des conduits 25 de distribution d'un produit de nettoyage ayant chacun une extrémité raccordée à un réservoir de produit de nettoyage non représenté et traversant le couvercle 12 pour déboucher dans la cuve en regard d'un des compartiments. La liaison entre les conduits 25 et le couvercle 12 est une liaison étanche.The installation also includes ducts 25 distribution of a cleaning product each having a end connected to a cleaning product tank not shown and through the cover 12 to unclog in the tank opposite one of the compartments. The link between the conduits 25 and the cover 12 is a connection waterproof.

En phase de remplissage, les tiges 22 des vérins 20 sont rétractées de sorte que, sous l'effet de son propre poids, le couvercle est supporté en position basse par les bras 17 dont les extrémités 17.2 sont en appui contre les bagues de butée 19 des colonnes 18. L'épaulement interne 15 du couvercle 12 est alors espacé de la collerette 7 de sorte que le couvercle 12 ne gêne pas la rotation de la cuve 2. On notera à ce propos que des roulettes 26 sont fixées sur les parties 23 pour être en appui contre la surface externe de la bague 15 et assurer un guidage relatif en rotation de la cuve 2 et du couvercle 12. En outre, dans cette position basse du couvercle, la cuve 2 est en communication avec l'atmosphère extérieure. Au cours de la rotation de la cuve 2, des produits de remplissage sont introduits dans les compartiments correspondants par les conduits d'alimentation 24.In the filling phase, the rods 22 of the cylinders 20 are retracted so that, under the effect of its own weight, the lid is supported in the down position by the arm 17 whose ends 17.2 are in abutment against thrust rings 19 of the columns 18. The internal shoulder 15 of the cover 12 is then spaced from the flange 7 of so that the cover 12 does not interfere with the rotation of the 2. It will be noted in this connection that wheels 26 are fixed on the parts 23 to bear against the outer surface of the ring 15 and provide guidance relative to the rotation of the tank 2 and the lid 12. in addition, in this low position of the lid, the tank 2 is in communication with the outside atmosphere. During of the rotation of the tank 2, filling products are introduced into the corresponding compartments by the supply ducts 24.

En phase de nettoyage, la rotation de la cuve 2 est arrêtée dans une position où les vérins 20 sont à l'aplomb des parties 23 et les tiges 22 des vérins 20 sont sorties pour prendre appui contre les parties 23 de la cuve. Par réaction le couvercle est soulevé. L'épaulement interne 15 du couvercle 12 est alors appliqué contre la collerette 7 de sorte que le couvercle 12 obture la cuve 2. Le liquide de nettoyage est ensuite injecté dans la cuve 2 par les conduits 25. On remarquera que dans le mode de réalisation décrit les vérins 20 ne sont alimentés que pendant la phase de nettoyage.In the cleaning phase, the rotation of the tank 2 is stopped in a position where the cylinders 20 are plumb parts 23 and rods 22 of the cylinders 20 are out to bear against the parts 23 of the tank. Through reaction the lid is raised. The internal shoulder 15 of the cover 12 is then applied against the flange 7 so that the lid 12 closes the tank 2. The liquid cleaning is then injected into the tank 2 by the 25. It will be noted that in the embodiment describes the jacks 20 are powered only during the phase of cleaning.

Les conduits d'alimentation 24 et les conduits 25 comportent une partie flexible leur permettant de suivre les déplacements du couvercle 12 entre les positions haute et basse.Supply ducts 24 and ducts 25 have a flexible part allowing them to follow the movements of the cover 12 between the high positions and bass.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et on peut y apporter des variantes de réalisation sans sortir du cadre de l'invention tel que défini par les revendications.Of course, the invention is not limited to the mode embodiment described and can be made variants without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

En particulier, l'extrémité libre de la tige de chaque vérin peut être équipée d'une roulette pour rouler sur une pièce 23 de forme annulaire. La position basse du couvercle est alors définie par la position rentrée des tiges des vérins sans qu'un épaulement de butée soit nécessaire sur les colonnes 18.In particular, the free end of the stem of each cylinder can be equipped with a wheel to roll on a piece 23 of annular shape. The low position of cover is then defined by the retracted position of rods of cylinders without a stop shoulder being needed on the columns 18.

En outre, le couvercle et les moyens de positionnement peuvent être agencés de manière que le couvercle obture la cuve lorsqu'il est en position basse et soit espacé de la cuve lorsqu'il est en position haute. Dans ce cas, le couvercle peut être suspendu au-dessus de la cuve. Au lieu de prévoir des bras anti rotation 17 et des vérins 20 portés par le couvercle, on peut faire porter le couvercle par des vérins ayant une extrémité fixée à une partie du bâti s'étendant au-dessus du couvercle et une extrémité fixée au couvercle. Les vérins assurent alors la fonction d'organe d'actionnement et d'organe de butée du couvercle.In addition, the cover and the means of positioning can be arranged in such a way that the cover closes the tank when it is in the low position and is spaced from the tank when in the up position. In this case, the cover can be hung over tank. Instead of providing anti-rotation arms 17 and jacks 20 carried by the lid, it can be worn the cover by jacks having an end attached to a part of the frame extending above the cover and a end attached to the lid. The cylinders then ensure the function of actuating member and stop member of the lid.

Dans le cas d'un conditionnement aseptique de produit l'installation est placée sur un flux d'air stérile s'écoulant verticalement de haut en bas. Dans ce cas on peut fixer au couvercle un conduit de prise d'air stérile qui traverse le couvercle et a une extrémité supérieure débouchant dans le flux d'air stérile et une extrémité inférieure débouchant sous le couvercle. Pour permettre une mise en pression lors du nettoyage ce conduit de prise d'air stérile est de préférence équipé d'une vanne.In the case of aseptic packaging of product the installation is placed on a sterile airflow flowing vertically up and down. In this case we can attach to the lid a sterile air intake duct that runs through the lid and has an upper end opening into the sterile airflow and one end bottom opening under the lid. To allow pressurizing when cleaning this intake duct sterile air is preferably equipped with a valve.

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  1. A containers filling installation comprising a fixed frame (1), a tank (2) pivotally mounted on the fixed frame, and a lid (12) associated with the tank and provided with a feed pipe (24), said installation being characterized in that the lid is fixed in rotation by positioning means (17, 20) that are fixed to the lid and are mounted on the fixed frame to slide parallel to the axis of rotation between a position in which the lid is applied against an edge (7) of the tank so as to close off said tank and a position in which the lid is spaced apart from the edge of the tank.
  2. A filling installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the positioning means include at least one arm (17) having a first end (17.1) fixed to the lid and a second end (17.2) mounted to slide on a column (18) fixed to the frame.
  3. A filling installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the edge of the tank (2) is provided with an annular rim (7) projecting outwards from the tank, and the lid (12) comprises a plate (13) from which a cylindrical wall (14) extends that surrounds the annular rim (7), and that has an annular internal shoulder (15) extending under the rim (7).
  4. A filling installation according to claim 3, characterized in that the positioning means include an abutment (19) for limiting the downward movement of the lid (12), and at least one actuator (20) having a body (21) secured to the lid (12) and a moving rod (22) angularly positioned so that, when it is in the deployed position, it comes into abutment against a portion (23) of the tank (2).
  5. An installation according to claim 2 and claim 4, characterized in that each column (18) is provided with an abutment-forming ring (19).
  6. A filling installation according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes centering means (26) for centering the lid relative to the tank.
  7. A filling installation according to any preceding claim, characterized in that at least one cylindrical wall (9, 10) extends coaxially inside the tank (12) so as to partition said tank into compartments, and in that at least one second feed pipe (24) equips the lid (12), the feed pipes (24) passing through the lid so as to open out in the tank (2), each pipe opening out facing a respective one of the compartments.
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