EP1893491B2 - Container filling and locking device - Google Patents

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EP1893491B2
EP1893491B2 EP06755119A EP06755119A EP1893491B2 EP 1893491 B2 EP1893491 B2 EP 1893491B2 EP 06755119 A EP06755119 A EP 06755119A EP 06755119 A EP06755119 A EP 06755119A EP 1893491 B2 EP1893491 B2 EP 1893491B2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B7/00—Closing containers or receptacles after filling
    • B65B7/16—Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
    • B65B7/28—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
    • B65B7/2821—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 applying plugs or threadless stoppers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B3/00—Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, or jars
    • B65B3/003—Filling medical containers such as ampoules, vials, syringes or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B39/00—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers
    • B65B39/12—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers movable towards or away from container or wrapper during filling or depositing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B39/00—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers
    • B65B39/14—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers movable with a moving container or wrapper during filling or depositing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B65/00—Details peculiar to packaging machines and not otherwise provided for; Arrangements of such details
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B39/00—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers
    • B65B2039/009—Multiple outlets

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  • the present invention relates to a device for filling and closing of containers according to the preamble of the independent claim.
  • a device according to the preamble of claim 1 is made DE-OS 38 19 095 known.
  • the inventive device for filling and closing of containers with the characterizing feature of claim 1 has the advantage that an immediate closing can be done after filling. Since the filled syringes remain open only for a short period of time, the likelihood of contamination is reduced. By changing the distance of filling and closing devices in the transport direction of the containers to be filled, the output can also be increased.
  • a three-axis robot is used as a means of movement for moving the filling device.
  • Such robots are well known and have fast operating speeds. As a result, the output of the device for filling and closing of containers can be further increased.
  • the transport device is operated in clocked operation.
  • the possibility of a variable distance between filling and closing device represents a further optimization in terms of short residence time filled containers and application capacity.
  • the device can be adapted to different processing steps by the distance between the filling and closing is chosen sufficiently large, that after filling the filled containers are to be taken out again for the purpose of in-process control,
  • the movement means are controlled in dependence on the speed of the transport device.
  • the containers can be filled and / or closed during transport.
  • a transport device 14 18 equipped with containers nests 16 are transported to different processing stations.
  • the open containers 18 are filled by a filling device 10 which supplies the containers 18 to the liquid via filling needles 22 arranged in a row.
  • the filling device 10 can be moved by a movement device 28 at least in the transport direction of the transport device 14 and in the vertical direction.
  • the closing device 12 consists at least of setting tubes 24 and tappets 26 with which the filled containers 18 are closed.
  • a further movement device 30 is provided, which also allows a movement of the closing device 12 in the transport direction and in the vertical direction.
  • a centering device is brought during the processing operation under the respective nest 16 with the containers 18 in order to keep the containers 18 in a defined and stable position.
  • the second embodiment according to the FIGS. 4 and 5 differs from the previous one in that the movement device 30 'of the closing device 12 only permits a movement in the vertical direction, but not in the transport direction.
  • a corresponding linear guide is in FIG. 4 shown.
  • a movement device 28 of the filling device 10 a robot is used, the filling needles 22 moves in the transport direction, perpendicular to the transport direction and in the vertical direction.
  • the first embodiment of the invention operates as follows: The transport of the containers 18 carrying nests 16 is carried out one behind the other. Thus, a plurality of nests 16 with containers 18 in series in centerings. They are driven one after the other to the workstations. There is now a simultaneous filling and closing instead of the filling device 10 and the closing device 12. According to the filling needles 22 can now also perform a movement in the transport direction. The transport device 14 performs a clocked movement in order to always drive the containers 18 exactly under the closing device 12. The movement of the filling needles 22 of the filling device 10 can compensate for the offset between the nests 16. So is how in FIG. 1 shown filled the last row of the first nest 16 and at the same time the immediately following row closed by the closing device 12.
  • the subsequent processing step is in FIG. 2 shown.
  • the inflator 10 now moves to the next nest 16 to fill the next row.
  • the conveyor 14 advances one position to close the next row. Characterized in that the distance between the filling device 10 and closing device 12 is variably selected, the filling device 10 may begin with the filling of the next nest 16, thereby increasing the output.
  • the movement device 30 generates the closing movement with setting tube 24 and plunger 26.
  • an in-process control as in FIG. 3 shown.
  • the device described is preferably suitable for a timed operation of the transport device 14. However, it could also be used for a continuously running transport device.
  • the device shown differs only in the movement device 30 of the closing device 12. This now does not allow movement of the closing device 12 in the transport direction.
  • the nests 16 are moved in dependence on the closing position.
  • the movement device 28 of the filling device 10 is designed as a robot, which can also carry out movements in the transport direction in addition to vertical and horizontal movements. This can in principle also in the FIGS. 1 to 3 reach shown different processing positions.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for filling and sealing containers, including a filling device for filling at least one container, a sealing device for sealing at least one container and a transport device for conveying at least one fillable container to the filling and locking devices and displacement means for modifying a distance between the filling and locking devices in a transport direction.

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Befüllen und Verschließen von Behältnissen nach dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruchs. Eine Vorrichtung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist aus DE-OS 38 19 095 bekannt.The present invention relates to a device for filling and closing of containers according to the preamble of the independent claim. A device according to the preamble of claim 1 is made DE-OS 38 19 095 known.

Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zum Befüllen und Verschließen von Behältnissen mit dem kennzeichnenden Merkmal des Anspruchs 1 hat den Vorteil, dass ein sofortiges Verschließen nach dem Füllen erfolgen kann. Da die gefüllten Spritzen nur über eine geringe Zeitspanne offen bleiben, reduziert sich die Wahrscheinlichkeit von Verschmutzungen. Durch Veränderung des Abstands von Befülleinrichtungen und Verschließeinrichtungen in Transportrichtung der zu befüllenden Behältnisse kann außerdem die Ausbringung erhöht werden.The inventive device for filling and closing of containers with the characterizing feature of claim 1 has the advantage that an immediate closing can be done after filling. Since the filled syringes remain open only for a short period of time, the likelihood of contamination is reduced. By changing the distance of filling and closing devices in the transport direction of the containers to be filled, the output can also be increased.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass als Bewegungsmittel ein Dreiachsroboter verwendet ist zur Bewegung der Befülleinrichtung. Solche Roboter sind hinlänglich bekannt und weisen schnelle Arbeitsgeschwindigkeiten auf. Dadurch lässt sich die Ausbringung der Vorrichtung zum Befüllen und Verschließen von Behältnissen weiter erhöhen.In an expedient development, it is provided that a three-axis robot is used as a means of movement for moving the filling device. Such robots are well known and have fast operating speeds. As a result, the output of the device for filling and closing of containers can be further increased.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Transporteinrichtung im getakteten Betrieb betrieben wird. Gerade für eine getaktete Transporteinrichtung stellt die Möglichkeit eines variablen Abstands zwischen Befülleinrichtung und Verschließeinrichtung eine weitere Optimierung hinsichtlich kurzer Verweildauer befüllter Behältnisse und Ausbringungskapazität dar. Zudem kann die Vorrichtung an unterschiedliche Bearbeitungsschritte angepasst werden, indem der Abstand zwischen Befülleinrichtung und Verschließeinrichtung so hinreichend groß gewählt wird, dass nach dem Befüllen die befüllten Behältnisse zum Zweck der In-Prozesskontrolle wieder zu entnehmen sind,In an expedient development it is provided that the transport device is operated in clocked operation. Especially for a cycled transport device, the possibility of a variable distance between filling and closing device represents a further optimization in terms of short residence time filled containers and application capacity. In addition, the device can be adapted to different processing steps by the distance between the filling and closing is chosen sufficiently large, that after filling the filled containers are to be taken out again for the purpose of in-process control,

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Bewegungsmittel in Abhängigkeit von der Geschwindigkeit der Transporteinrichtung angesteuert sind. So können die Behältnisse während des laufenden Transports befüllt und/oder verschlossen werden.In an expedient development it is provided that the movement means are controlled in dependence on the speed of the transport device. Thus, the containers can be filled and / or closed during transport.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass lediglich die Befülleinrichtung in Transportrichtung verfahren werden kann, während die Verschließeinrichtung gegenüber der Transporteinrichtung eine feste Position einnimmt und lediglich in vertikaler Richtung zum Verschließen bewegt werden kann. Bei dieser gewählten Konstellation lassen sich die Kosten der Vorrichtung weiter optimieren, jedoch erhöht sich dadurch die Zeit zwischen Füllen und Verschließen, da eine Leerreihe dazwischen liegt.In an expedient development it is provided that only the filling device can be moved in the transport direction, while the closing device assumes a fixed position relative to the transport device and can only be moved in the vertical direction for closing. With this chosen constellation, the cost of the device can be further optimized, but this increases the time between filling and closing, as there is a space between them.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Befüllen und Verschließen von Behältnissen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen und aus der Beschreibung.Advantageous developments of the device according to the invention for filling and closing of containers emerge from the dependent claims and from the description.

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Zwei Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung dargestellt und werden nachfolgend näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

  • Figur 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in der Position "letzte Reihe füllen, vorletzte Reihe Verschließen",
  • Figur 2 die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung der Figur 1 in der Position "erste Reihe füllen, letzte Reihe Verschließen",
  • die Figur 3 die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung der Figur 1 in der Stellung "In-Prozesskontrolle",
  • die Figur 4 ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung sowie
  • Figur 5 die Draufsicht auf die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung der Figur 4.
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Two embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawing and are explained in more detail below. Show it:
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view of the device according to the invention in the position "fill last row, penultimate row closure",
  • FIG. 2 the device of the invention FIG. 1 in position "fill first row, close last row",
  • the FIG. 3 the device of the invention FIG. 1 in the position "In-process control",
  • the FIG. 4 A second embodiment of the device according to the invention and
  • FIG. 5 the top view of the inventive device of FIG. 4 ,
  • Description of the embodiments

Auf einer Transporteinrichtung 14 werden mit Behältnissen 18 bestückte Nester 16 zu unterschiedlichen Bearbeitungsstationen transportiert. Die offen Behältnisse 18 werden durch eine Befülleinrichtung 10 befüllt, die Flüssigkeit über in einer Reihe angeordneten Füllnadeln 22 den Behältnissen 18 zuführt. Die Befülleinrichtung 10 kann durch eine Bewegungseinrichtung 28 zumindest in Transportrichtung der Transporteinrichtung 14 sowie in vertikaler Richtung bewegt werden. Dadurch lässt sich ein variabler Abstand zwischen den Füllnadeln 22 der Befülleinrichtung 10 und einer Verschließeinrichtung 12 herstellen. Die Verschließeinrichtung 12 besteht zumindest aus Setzrohren 24 und Stößeln 26, mit denen die befüllten Behältnisse 18 verschlossen werden. Zudem ist eine weitere Bewegungseinrichtung 30 vorgesehen, die eine Bewegung der Verschließeinrichtung 12 ebenfalls in Transportrichtung sowie in vertikaler Richtung ermöglicht. Dieselbe Anordnung ist auch in den Figuren 2 und 3 gezeigt, wenn auch in unterschiedlichen Positionen, wie nachfolgend erläutert. Eine Zentriereinrichtung wird während des Bearbeitungsvorgangs unter das jeweilige Nest 16 mit den Behältnissen 18 gebracht, um die Behältnisse 18 in definierter und stabiler Position zu halten.On a transport device 14 18 equipped with containers nests 16 are transported to different processing stations. The open containers 18 are filled by a filling device 10 which supplies the containers 18 to the liquid via filling needles 22 arranged in a row. The filling device 10 can be moved by a movement device 28 at least in the transport direction of the transport device 14 and in the vertical direction. As a result, a variable distance between the filling needles 22 of the filling device 10 and a closing device 12 can be produced. The closing device 12 consists at least of setting tubes 24 and tappets 26 with which the filled containers 18 are closed. In addition, a further movement device 30 is provided, which also allows a movement of the closing device 12 in the transport direction and in the vertical direction. The same arrangement is also in the Figures 2 and 3 shown, albeit in different positions, as explained below. A centering device is brought during the processing operation under the respective nest 16 with the containers 18 in order to keep the containers 18 in a defined and stable position.

Das zweite Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß den Figuren 4 und 5 unterscheidet sich von dem vorhergehenden darin, dass die Bewegungseinrichtung 30'der Verschließeinrichtung 12 lediglich eine Bewegung in vertikaler Richtung zulässt, nicht jedoch in Transportrichtung. Eine entsprechende Linearführung ist in Figur 4 gezeigt. Als Bewegungseinrichtung 28 der Befülleinrichtung 10 kommt ein Roboter zum Einsatz, der Füllnadeln 22 in Transportrichtung, senkrecht zur Transportrichtung und in vertikaler Richtung bewegt.The second embodiment according to the FIGS. 4 and 5 differs from the previous one in that the movement device 30 'of the closing device 12 only permits a movement in the vertical direction, but not in the transport direction. A corresponding linear guide is in FIG. 4 shown. As a movement device 28 of the filling device 10, a robot is used, the filling needles 22 moves in the transport direction, perpendicular to the transport direction and in the vertical direction.

Das erfindungsgemäße erste Ausführungsbeispiel arbeitet wie folgt: Der Durchtransport der die Behältnisse 18 tragenden Nester 16 erfolgt hintereinander. Somit sind mehrere Nester 16 mit Behältnissen 18 in Reihe in Zentrierungen. Sie werden nacheinander zu den Arbeitsstationen gefahren. Es findet nun ein gleichzeitiges Füllen und Verschließen statt durch die Befülleinrichtung 10 und die Verschließeinrichtung 12. Erfindungsgemäß können nun die Füllnadeln 22 auch eine Bewegung in Transportrichtung ausführen. Die Transporteinrichtung 14 führt eine getaktete Bewegung aus, um die Behältnisse 18 immer genau unter die Verschließeinrichtung 12 zu fahren. Die Bewegung der Füllnadeln 22 der Befülleinrichtung 10 kann den Versatz zwischen den Nestern 16 ausgleichen. So wirdwie in Figur 1 gezeigt- die letzte Reihe des ersten Nests 16 befüllt und zugleich die unmittelbar darauf folgende Reihe durch die Verschließeinrichtung 12 verschlossen. Der darauf folgende Bearbeitungsschritt ist in Figur 2 dargestellt. Die Befülleinrichtung 10 bewegt sich nun zum nächsten Nest 16, um dort die nächste Reihe zu füllen. Die Transporteinrichtung 14 fährt eine Position weiter, um die nächste Reihe zu Verschließen. Dadurch, dass der Abstand zwischen Befülleinrichtung 10 und Verschließeinrichtung 12 variabel gewählt wird, kann die Befülleinrichtung 10 bereits mit der Befüllung des nächsten Nestes 16 beginnen, wodurch sich die Ausbringung erhöht. Die Bewegungseinrichtung 30 erzeugt die Verschließbewegung mit Setzrohr 24 und Stößel 26.The first embodiment of the invention operates as follows: The transport of the containers 18 carrying nests 16 is carried out one behind the other. Thus, a plurality of nests 16 with containers 18 in series in centerings. They are driven one after the other to the workstations. There is now a simultaneous filling and closing instead of the filling device 10 and the closing device 12. According to the filling needles 22 can now also perform a movement in the transport direction. The transport device 14 performs a clocked movement in order to always drive the containers 18 exactly under the closing device 12. The movement of the filling needles 22 of the filling device 10 can compensate for the offset between the nests 16. So is how in FIG. 1 shown filled the last row of the first nest 16 and at the same time the immediately following row closed by the closing device 12. The subsequent processing step is in FIG. 2 shown. The inflator 10 now moves to the next nest 16 to fill the next row. The conveyor 14 advances one position to close the next row. Characterized in that the distance between the filling device 10 and closing device 12 is variably selected, the filling device 10 may begin with the filling of the next nest 16, thereby increasing the output. The movement device 30 generates the closing movement with setting tube 24 and plunger 26.

Durch die variable Position der Füllnadeln 22 kann dies auch für ein Füllen etwas weiter entfernter Behältnisse 18 benutzt werden, um diese dann einer In-Prozesskontrolle zu unterwerfen, wie in Figur 3 gezeigt. Es kann beispielsweise notwendig werden, wenn man die Behältnisse 18 nach dem Füllen und vor dem Verschließen wieder zum Wiegen entnehmen muss. Bei direkt hintereinander angeordneten Stationen ist dies nicht möglich. Die beschriebene Vorrichtung eignet sich bevorzugter Weise für einen getakteten Betrieb der Transporteinrichtung 14. Sie könnte jedoch auch für eine kontinuierlich laufende Transporteinrichtung zum Einsatz kommen.Due to the variable position of the filling needles 22, this can also be used for filling containers 18 further away, in order then to subject them to an in-process control, as in FIG FIG. 3 shown. For example, it may be necessary to remove the containers 18 for weighing again after filling and before closing. This is not possible with stations arranged directly behind one another. The device described is preferably suitable for a timed operation of the transport device 14. However, it could also be used for a continuously running transport device.

Die in Figur 4 und 5 gezeigte Vorrichtung unterscheidet sich lediglich in der Bewegungseinrichtung 30 der Verschließeinrichtung 12. Diese ermöglicht nun nicht eine Bewegung der Verschließeinrichtung 12 in Transportrichtung. Die Nester 16 werden in Abhängigkeit von der Verschließposition verfahren. Die Bewegungseinrichtung 28 der Befülleinrichtung 10 ist als Roboter ausgeführt, der neben Vertikal- und Horizontalbewegungen auch Bewegungen in Transportrichtung vornehmen kann. Damit lassen sich prinzipiell auch die in den Figuren 1 bis 3 gezeigten unterschiedlichen Bearbeitungspositionen erreichen.In the FIG. 4 and 5 The device shown differs only in the movement device 30 of the closing device 12. This now does not allow movement of the closing device 12 in the transport direction. The nests 16 are moved in dependence on the closing position. The movement device 28 of the filling device 10 is designed as a robot, which can also carry out movements in the transport direction in addition to vertical and horizontal movements. This can in principle also in the FIGS. 1 to 3 reach shown different processing positions.

Als zu befüllende Behältnisse 18 kommen beispielsweise Spritzen zum Einsatz.As to be filled containers 18, for example, syringes are used.

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  1. Apparatus for filling and closing containers, having a filling device (10) for filling containers (18), having a closing device (12) for closing the containers (18), and having a transporting device (14) for feeding the containers (18) to the filling device (10) and the closing device (12) in the transporting direction, wherein the transporting device (14) moves nests (16) in which a plurality of containers (18) are arranged in rows oriented perpendicularly to the transporting direction, wherein the filling device (10) comprises filling needles (22) arranged in a row, which is oriented perpendicularly to the transporting direction, wherein the closing device (12) closes a row of containers (18) which is oriented perpendicularly to the transporting direction, wherein at least one movement device (28, 30) is provided for changing the spacing, as seen in the transporting direction, between the filling device (10) and closing device (12), characterized in that the filling needles (22) execute a movement in the transporting direction.
  2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the transporting device (14) is operated cyclically.
  3. Apparatus according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movement devices (28, 30) displace the filling device (10) and closing device (12) such that they can respectively fill and close directly adjacent rows of the nest (16).
  4. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that only the movement device (28) of the filling device (10) allows movement in the transporting direction.
  5. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movement device (28, 30) can also be displaced perpendicularly to the transporting direction.
  6. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closing device (12) comprises at least one placing tube (24) and/or at least one push rod (26).
  7. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movement device (28) provided is a robot.
  8. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that movement devices (28, 30) displace the filling device (10) and closing device (12) such that the filling device (10) fills a first row of a following nest (16) while the closing device (12) closes the last row of the preceding nest (16).
  9. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movement device (28) of the filling device (10) provides for the spacing from the closing device (12) to be sufficiently large in order for filled containers (18) to be fed to an in-process control.
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