EP2094600A2 - Filling machine - Google Patents

Filling machine

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EP2094600A2
EP2094600A2 EP07819028A EP07819028A EP2094600A2 EP 2094600 A2 EP2094600 A2 EP 2094600A2 EP 07819028 A EP07819028 A EP 07819028A EP 07819028 A EP07819028 A EP 07819028A EP 2094600 A2 EP2094600 A2 EP 2094600A2
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Michael Beisel
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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
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  • the invention relates to a filling machine according to the preamble of claim 1 or 3.
  • the object of the invention is to show a filling machine with improved functionality. To solve this problem, a filling machine according to claim 1 or 3 is formed.
  • each Golfgutweges which extends between the discharge opening of the respective filling element and the Greinkessel, and all, this Golfgutweg forming elements (hereinafter also referred to as contents leading elements) from a very high-quality material suitable for filling and in particular also resistant to the filling material and to the cleaning and / or sterilizing agents used, in particular also of a material with high corrosion resistance, for example of a high-grade steel or of stainless steel, eg made of class 1.4404 or 1.4571.
  • contents leading elements from a very high-quality material suitable for filling and in particular also resistant to the filling material and to the cleaning and / or sterilizing agents used, in particular also of a material with high corrosion resistance, for example of a high-grade steel or of stainless steel, eg made of class 1.4404 or 1.4571.
  • the Standgutkessel is held on the rotor via a support structure which is designed to reduce temperature-induced displacement of the Artgutkessels, especially with respect to the rotor, as a filigree or mecanicgliedrige construction, namely z. B. consisting of several, each having the smallest possible volume, but form and volume identical support elements made of identical material or steel, preferably made of a material with the smallest possible coefficient of thermal expansion.
  • a filigree or Realtygliedrige construction namely z. B. consisting of several, each having the smallest possible volume, but form and volume identical support elements made of identical material or steel, preferably made of a material with the smallest possible coefficient of thermal expansion.
  • so-called Invar materials can also be used, the essential feature of which is that they have no changes in length within a certain temperature interval with temperature changes.
  • Fig. 1 in a simplified partial representation and in section a part of a rotor (rotor section) of a filling machine rotating design, together with a filling element, with an annular Greekessel for receiving the liquid filling material and with one of the connection or Golfgut effeten between Gregutkessel and filling element;
  • FIG 3 shows a section through the rotor section and through this formed gas and / or vacuum channels in a further embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 4 in an individual representation of one of the support elements for the annular Greekessel in a further embodiment of the invention.
  • 1 is an annular rotor portion of an otherwise not shown, a vertical machine axis circumferentially driven rotor of a filling machine of rotating design for filling bottles 2 or the like containers with a liquid product.
  • the rotor section 1 consists of a substantially circular disk-shaped, the vertical machine axis concentrically surrounding rotor element 1.1 and a substantially annular or cylindrical, the vertical machine axis also enclosing rotor element 1.2.
  • rotor element 1.2 distributed filling elements 3 are provided at uniform angular intervals, each forming together with a bottle or container carrier, not shown, in a known manner filling stations for filling the bottles 2 with the liquid product and at its bottom for this purpose have at least one discharge opening.
  • each filling element 3 is connected via its own Giant 4 with its own connection or outlet 5 of a vertical machine axis enclosing, annularly shaped Gregutkessels 6, which is filled level controlled filled with the liquid contents.
  • the Gregut effet 4 is composed essentially of two line sections, and first from the line section 4.1, which extends through, inter alia, the rotor element 1.2 and makes the connection to a formed in the respective filling element 3 liquid channel.
  • the line section 4.1 may be formed, for example, as a sleeve-shaped element, or else as a separate pipeline, wherein z. B. can also be provided by screwing, pressing or potting with the rotor element 1.2.
  • a flow meter 7 in the form of a magnetically inductive flow meter (MID) is provided in the line section 4.2, specifically for controlling the associated filling element 3, and thus also for the filling process as a function of the amount of product flowed in via the filling line 4.
  • a designed as a quick release attachment 8 of the line section 4.2 is attached to a radially extending to the vertical axis of the machine support bar 9.
  • This is provided for this purpose with a laterally open recess 10, in which the line section 4.2 is inserted laterally, and which is closed by a provided with a corresponding recess 11 strike plate 12.
  • the support bar 9 and the strike plate 12 are fastened by means of a screw 13 at the upper edge of the rotor section 1.2.
  • annular channels 14 and 15 which also concentrically enclose the vertical machine axis and are designed for media needed in the filling process, for example for gaseous and / or vaporous media or for vacuum, i.
  • the annular channel 14 is, for example, a return gas or gas channel and the channel 15 is connected to the atmosphere relief channel or a vacuum channel, etc.
  • the annular channel 14 is formed in the illustrated embodiment of a profile ring or ring member 14.1, which is made of a U-shaped steel, in such a way that this profile rests with its open side against the inner surface of the rotor element 1.2 and there with the rotor element 1.2 tightly welded, so that the through the ring member 14.1 and through the inner surface of the Rotor element 1.2 closed ring channel 14 results.
  • the annular channel 15 is formed in the illustrated embodiment of a ring element 15.2, which is made of an angle section made of sheet steel.
  • the vertical machine axis also concentrically enclosing annular element 15.2 is inserted into the rotor section 1 and welded to the rotor elements 1.1 and 1.2 such that in the corner between the rotor elements 1.1 and 1.2 by this rotor elements 1.1 and 1.2 and by the ring member 15.2 outside closed ring channel 15 is obtained.
  • the Standgutkessel 6 is held on a support structure at a distance above the rotor section 1 at this.
  • the support structure is filigree and consists of a plurality of support members 18 which are provided distributed at equal angular intervals about the vertical machine axis. All the support elements 18 are highly identical with as small volume, but in shape, size and volume, i. formed equal and consist in the illustrated embodiment of a rectangular blank made of sheet steel, which is angled at its two ends to form support element ends 18.1 and 18.2, so that each support element 18 forms a wide U-profile. The free edges of the support element ends 18.1 and 18.2 are each directed radially outward with respect to the vertical machine axis.
  • the support elements 18 are compared with the Greetus 4 and the line sections 4.2 and the flow meters provided there 7 offset radially inwardly relative to the vertical machine axis, so that the space below the Artgutkessels 6 and in particular the Artgut effeten 4, the flow meter 7, as Quick-release fasteners 8usw. are easily accessible from the scope of the rotor forth.
  • each support element 18 On the upper support element end 18. 1 of each support element 18, the product vessel 6 is fastened in a resting manner, each with a support bracket 19.
  • the lower support element end 18.2 is in each case connected to the rotor element 1.1.
  • a special feature of the described embodiment is that all standing in contact with the liquid product or the contents leading elements, namely in particular formed in the respective filling element 3 Drgut- and liquid channel, there existing the filling process controlling valves, the Greinhausen 4, the flowed through by the filling part or measuring channel of the flow meter 7, the Golfgutkessel 6 and the connecting piece 5 made of a high-grade steel, such as stainless steel class 1.4404 or 1.4571, while the other, with the liquid product not in contact elements, in particular the Golfgutkessel 6 and the filling elements 3 bearing Elements as well as the annular channels 14 and 15 forming elements, ie in particular the rotor section 1, the bracket 8 forming elements (support bar 9 and strike plate 12) and the support members 18 are made of a steel of lower quality, for example, the class 1.4301.
  • the support members 18 are not only made of the same material, but are also executed in the same shape and volume with the smallest possible volume, so that on all support elements 18 caused by temperature changes changes in particular the distance between the support element ends 18.1 and 18.2 are as small and identical.
  • FIG. 3 shows a simplified representation of a rotor section 1a, which differs from the rotor section 1 essentially in that in addition to the two annular channels 14 and 15 formed by the ring elements 14.1 and 15, a further annular channel 20 is provided, which together with the Ring channel 15 is combined into a nested ring channel arrangement.
  • the annular channel 20 is in turn formed by a ring element 20.1, which is made of an angle section made of steel, with a disc-annular, the vertical machine axis concentrically enclosing and with a circular cylindrical, the vertical machine axis enclosing legs.
  • the ring element 20.1 is welded to the rotor section 1.1 or 1.2, so that the limited by the ring elements 15.1 and 20.1 and by the rotor elements 1.1 and 1.2 annular channel 20 is formed.
  • This is also about at least partially formed by holes in the rotor section 1.2 channel sections 21 with at least one formed in the respective filling element 3, for example, controlled gas path in combination.
  • the annular channel 20 also does not serve as a channel for the liquid product, but as a channel for a gaseous or vaporous medium used in the filling process or for vacuum.
  • the ring element 20.1 is made of a steel with a lower quality compared to the elements leading the filling material.
  • FIG. 4 shows in a very schematic representation again a rotor or rotor section 1b together with a Browngutkessel 6 carrying support member 22.
  • the support member 22, which is provided together with a plurality of similar support members is designed column or rod-like and with its lower end connected to the rotor portion 1b and the upper end with one end of the support arm 23, which is held with its other end to the Golfgutkessel 6.
  • All supporting elements 22 have the same axial length and the same diameter, so are identical in size, shape and volume and in terms of the material used.
  • FIG. 4 also shows a ring line 24, which is formed by a ring element 24.1, which consists of a hollow profile made of material or steel of reduced quality.
  • the support elements 18 or 22 for the Artgutkessel 6 of a material or metal, which has the lowest possible coefficient of thermal expansion, so as temperature-dependent displacements of Artgutkessels 6 relative to the respective rotor or rotor section 1, 1 b and other functional elements, in particular the Golfgut effeten 4 to reduce.

Abstract

The invention relates to a filling machine for filling bottles or similar containers with a liquid filling product, comprising several filling elements which are provided on a rotor section or a rotor that can be rotatably driven about a vertical machine axis. According to the invention, each filling element is provided with a discharge opening for the controlled discharge of the liquid filling product into the containers to be filled and is part of a path of the filling product, wherein said path is formed by components carrying the filling product and connects the respective discharge opening to a filling product container which is provided on the rotor or a rotor section.

Description

Füllmaschine filling Machine
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Füllmaschine gemäß Oberbegriff Patentanspruch 1 oder 3.The invention relates to a filling machine according to the preamble of claim 1 or 3.
Füllmaschinen, auch solche umlaufender Bauart sind in verschiedenen Ausführungen bekannt.Filling machines, even such circumferential design are known in various designs.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Füllmaschine mit verbesserter Funktionsweise aufzuzeigen. Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist eine Füllmaschine entsprechend dem Patentanspruch 1 oder 3 ausgebildet.The object of the invention is to show a filling machine with improved functionality. To solve this problem, a filling machine according to claim 1 or 3 is formed.
Nach einem Aspekt der Erfindung sind sämtliche mit dem Füllgut in Berührung kommenden Flächen jedes Füllgutweges, der sich zwischen der Abgabeöffnung des jeweiligen Füllelementes und dem Füllgutkessel erstreckt, und dabei sämtliche, diesen Füllgutweg bildenden Elemente (nachstehend auch als Füllgut führenden Elemente bezeichnet) aus einem sehr hochwertigen, füllgutverträglichen und insbesondere auch gegenüber dem Füllgut und gegenüber den verwendeten Reinigungs- und/oder Sterilisationsmitteln resistenten Material, insbesondere auch aus einem Material mit hoher Korrosionsfestigkeit, beispielsweise aus einem hochwertigen Stahl oder aus Edelstahl, z.B. der Klasse 1.4404 oder 1.4571 gefertigt. Für die Herstellung insbesondere des die Füllelemente, den Füllgutkessel sowie weitere Funktionselemente der Füllmaschine tragenden Teils des Rotors oder des Rotorabschnitts ist hingegen ein wesentlich preiswerter auf dem Markt erhältlicher Stahl mit „normaler" oder im Vergleich zum Material der Füllgut führenden Elemente reduzierter Güte verwendet, beispielsweise ein Stahl der Klasse 1.4301. Mit diesem Material sind dann beispielsweise auch am Rotor ausgebildete Gas- und Vakuumkanäle realisiert.According to one aspect of the invention are all coming into contact with the contents of each Füllgutweges which extends between the discharge opening of the respective filling element and the Füllgutkessel, and all, this Füllgutweg forming elements (hereinafter also referred to as contents leading elements) from a very high-quality material suitable for filling and in particular also resistant to the filling material and to the cleaning and / or sterilizing agents used, in particular also of a material with high corrosion resistance, for example of a high-grade steel or of stainless steel, eg made of class 1.4404 or 1.4571. For the production of, in particular, the filling elements, the product vessel and other functional elements of the filling machine-carrying part of the rotor or the rotor section, however, a much cheaper available on the market steel with "normal" or compared to the material of the product leading elements reduced quality is used, for example a grade 1.4301 steel With this material, for example, also formed on the rotor gas and vacuum channels are realized.
Entsprechend einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung ist der Füllgutkessel am Rotor über eine Tragkonstruktion gehalten, die zur Reduzierung von temperaturbedingten Verlagerung des Füllgutkessels, insbesondere auch gegenüber dem Rotor, als filigrane bzw. leichtgliedrige Konstruktion ausgebildet ist, und zwar z. B. bestehend aus mehreren, jeweils ein möglichst geringes Volumen aufweisenden, aber form- und volumengleichen Tragelementen aus identischem Material bzw. Stahl, vorzugsweise aus einem Material mit möglichst kleinem Wärmeausdehnungskoeffizienten. Dabei kann bei besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsformen auch sogenannte Invar- Materialien zur Anwendung gelangen, deren wesentliches Merkmal darin besteht, dass sie innerhalb eines bestimmten Temperaturintervalls bei Temperaturänderungen keine Längenänderungen aufweisen.According to a further aspect of the invention, the Füllgutkessel is held on the rotor via a support structure which is designed to reduce temperature-induced displacement of the Füllgutkessels, especially with respect to the rotor, as a filigree or leichtgliedrige construction, namely z. B. consisting of several, each having the smallest possible volume, but form and volume identical support elements made of identical material or steel, preferably made of a material with the smallest possible coefficient of thermal expansion. In particularly preferred embodiments, so-called Invar materials can also be used, the essential feature of which is that they have no changes in length within a certain temperature interval with temperature changes.
Weiterbildungen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche. Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand der Figuren an einem Ausführungsbeispiel näher erläutert. Es zeigen:Further developments are the subject of the dependent claims. The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures of an embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1 in vereinfachter Teildarstellung und im Schnitt einen Teil eines Rotors (Rotorabschnitt) einer Füllmaschine umlaufender Bauart, zusammen mit einem Füllelement, mit einem ringförmigen Füllgutkessel zur Aufnahme des flüssigen Füllgutes und mit einer der Verbindungs- oder Füllgutleitungen zwischen Füllgutkessel und Füllelement;Fig. 1 in a simplified partial representation and in section a part of a rotor (rotor section) of a filling machine rotating design, together with a filling element, with an annular Füllgutkessel for receiving the liquid filling material and with one of the connection or Füllgutleitungen between Füllgutkessel and filling element;
Fig. 2 in Einzeldarstellung ein Halteelement für die Füllgutleitung;2 shows a detail of a holding element for the Füllgutleitung.
Fig. 3 einen Schnitt durch den Rotorabschnitt und durch an diesem ausgebildete Gas- und/oder Vakuumkanäle bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung;3 shows a section through the rotor section and through this formed gas and / or vacuum channels in a further embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4 in Einzeldarstellung eines der Tragelemente für den ringförmigen Füllgutkessel bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung.Fig. 4 in an individual representation of one of the support elements for the annular Füllgutkessel in a further embodiment of the invention.
In den Figuren ist 1 ein ringförmiger Rotorabschnitt eines ansonsten nicht dargestellten, um eine vertikale Maschinenachse umlaufend antreibbaren Rotors einer Füllmaschine umlaufender Bauart zum Füllen von Flaschen 2 oder dergleichen Behältern mit einem flüssigen Füllgut. Bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform besteht der Rotorabschnitt 1 aus einem im Wesentlichen kreisscheibenförmigen, die vertikale Maschinenachse konzentrisch umschließenden Rotorelement 1.1 und aus einem im Wesentlichen ring- oder zylinderförmigen, die vertikale Maschinenachse ebenfalls umschließenden Rotorelement 1.2.In the figures, 1 is an annular rotor portion of an otherwise not shown, a vertical machine axis circumferentially driven rotor of a filling machine of rotating design for filling bottles 2 or the like containers with a liquid product. In the illustrated embodiment, the rotor section 1 consists of a substantially circular disk-shaped, the vertical machine axis concentrically surrounding rotor element 1.1 and a substantially annular or cylindrical, the vertical machine axis also enclosing rotor element 1.2.
An dem Rotorelement 1.2 sind in gleichmäßigen Winkelabständen verteilt Füllelemente 3 vorgesehen, die jeweils zusammen mit einem nicht dargestellten Flaschen- oder Behälterträger in bekannter Weise Füllstationen zum Füllen der Flaschen 2 mit dem flüssigen Füllgut bilden und an ihrer Unterseite hierfür wenigstens eine Abgabeöffnung aufweisen.On the rotor element 1.2 distributed filling elements 3 are provided at uniform angular intervals, each forming together with a bottle or container carrier, not shown, in a known manner filling stations for filling the bottles 2 with the liquid product and at its bottom for this purpose have at least one discharge opening.
Jedes Füllelement 3 ist über eine eigene Füllgutleitung 4 mit einem eigenen Anschluss bzw. Auslassstutzen 5 eines die vertikale Maschinenachse umschließenden, ringförmig ausgebildeten Füllgutkessels 6 verbunden, der mit dem flüssigen Füllgut niveaugesteuert gefüllt ist. Bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform setzt sich die Füllgutleitung 4 im Wesentlichen aus zwei Leitungsabschnitten zusammen, und zwar zunächst aus dem Leitungsabschnitt 4.1 , der u.a. durch das Rotorelement 1.2 hindurchreicht und die Verbindung zu einem in dem jeweiligen Füllelement 3 ausgebildeten Flüssigkeitskanal herstellt. Dabei kann der Leitungsabschnitt 4.1 beispielsweise als hülsenförmiges Element, oder aber auch als separate Rohrleitung ausgebildet sein, wobei z. B. auch eine Befestigung durch Verschrauben, Verpressen oder Vergießen mit dem Rotorelement 1.2 vorgesehen sein kann.Each filling element 3 is connected via its own Füllgutleitung 4 with its own connection or outlet 5 of a vertical machine axis enclosing, annularly shaped Füllgutkessels 6, which is filled level controlled filled with the liquid contents. In the illustrated embodiment, the Füllgutleitung 4 is composed essentially of two line sections, and first from the line section 4.1, which extends through, inter alia, the rotor element 1.2 and makes the connection to a formed in the respective filling element 3 liquid channel. In this case, the line section 4.1 may be formed, for example, as a sleeve-shaped element, or else as a separate pipeline, wherein z. B. can also be provided by screwing, pressing or potting with the rotor element 1.2.
Des Weiteren besteht die Füllgutleitung aus einem Leitungsabschnitt 4.2, der an seinem in der Figur 1 unteren Ende über eine Kupplung 4.3 lösbar mit dem Leitungsabschnitt 4.1 verbunden ist und an den Auslassstutzen 5 führt, in dem das dortige Leitungsende 4.4 aufgenommen ist. Im Leitungsabschnitt 4.2 ist bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform ein Durchflussmesser 7 in Form eines magnetisch induktiven Durchflussmessers (MID) vorgesehen, und zwar zur Steuerung des zugehörigen Füllelementes 3, und damit auch des Füllprozesses in Abhängigkeit über die Füllgutleitung 4 zugeflossenen Füllgutmenge.Furthermore, there is the Füllgutleitung of a line section 4.2, which is connected at its lower in Figure 1 lower end via a coupling 4.3 with the line section 4.1 and leads to the outlet port 5, in which the local line end 4.4 is added. In the illustrated embodiment, a flow meter 7 in the form of a magnetically inductive flow meter (MID) is provided in the line section 4.2, specifically for controlling the associated filling element 3, and thus also for the filling process as a function of the amount of product flowed in via the filling line 4.
Durch eine als Schnellverschluss ausgeführte Befestigung 8 ist der Leitungsabschnitt 4.2 an einer sich radial zur vertikalen Maschinenachse erstreckenden Tragleiste 9 befestigt. Diese ist hierfür mit einer seitlich offenen Ausnehmung 10 versehen, in welche der Leitungsabschnitt 4.2 seitlich eingesetzt ist, und welche durch ein mit einer entsprechenden Ausnehmung 11 versehenes Schließblech 12 verschließbar ist. Die Tragleiste 9 sowie das Schließblech 12 sind mittels einer Schraube 13 am oberen Rand des Rotorabschnittes 1.2 befestigt.By a designed as a quick release attachment 8 of the line section 4.2 is attached to a radially extending to the vertical axis of the machine support bar 9. This is provided for this purpose with a laterally open recess 10, in which the line section 4.2 is inserted laterally, and which is closed by a provided with a corresponding recess 11 strike plate 12. The support bar 9 and the strike plate 12 are fastened by means of a screw 13 at the upper edge of the rotor section 1.2.
Am Rotorabschnitt 1 sind weiterhin zwei Ringkanäle 14 und 15 vorgesehen, die ebenfalls die vertikale Maschinenachse konzentrisch umschließen und für Medien ausgebildet sind, die beim Füllprozess benötigt werden, beispielsweise für gas- und/oder dampfförmige Medien oder für Vakuum, d.h. der Ringkanal 14 ist beispielsweise ein Rückgas- oder Spanngaskanal und der Kanal 15 ein mit der Atmosphäre in Verbindung stehende Entlastungskanal oder ein Vakuumkanal usw. Über Kanalabschnitte 16 bzw. 17, die auch teilweise von Bohrungen im Rotorelement 1.2 gebildet sind, stehen diese Ringkanäle mit gesteuerten Gaswegen innerhalb der Füllelemente 3 in Verbindung.On the rotor section 1 there are further provided two annular channels 14 and 15 which also concentrically enclose the vertical machine axis and are designed for media needed in the filling process, for example for gaseous and / or vaporous media or for vacuum, i. the annular channel 14 is, for example, a return gas or gas channel and the channel 15 is connected to the atmosphere relief channel or a vacuum channel, etc. About channel sections 16 and 17, which are also partially formed by holes in the rotor element 1.2, these ring channels are controlled Gas paths within the filling elements 3 in conjunction.
Der Ringkanal 14 ist bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform von einem Profilring oder Ringelement 14.1 gebildet, welches aus einem U-Profil aus Stahl hergestellt ist, und zwar derart, dass dieses Profil mit seiner offenen Seite gegen die Innenfläche des Rotorelementes 1.2 anliegt und dort mit dem Rotorelement 1.2 dicht verschweißt ist, sodass sich der durch das Ringelement 14.1 sowie durch die Innenfläche des Rotorelementes 1.2 geschlossene Ringkanal 14 ergibt. Der Ringkanal 15 ist bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform von einem Ringelement 15.2 gebildet, welches aus einem Winkelprofil aus Stahlblech gefertigt ist. Das die vertikale Maschinenachse ebenfalls konzentrisch umschließende Ringelement 15.2 ist in den Rotorabschnitt 1 derart eingesetzt und mit den Rotorelementen 1.1 und 1.2 derart verschweißt, dass im Bereich der Ecke zwischen den Rotorelementen 1.1 und 1.2 der durch diese Rotorelemente 1.1 und 1.2 sowie durch das Ringelement 15.2 nach außen hin geschlossene Ringkanal 15 erhalten ist.The annular channel 14 is formed in the illustrated embodiment of a profile ring or ring member 14.1, which is made of a U-shaped steel, in such a way that this profile rests with its open side against the inner surface of the rotor element 1.2 and there with the rotor element 1.2 tightly welded, so that the through the ring member 14.1 and through the inner surface of the Rotor element 1.2 closed ring channel 14 results. The annular channel 15 is formed in the illustrated embodiment of a ring element 15.2, which is made of an angle section made of sheet steel. The vertical machine axis also concentrically enclosing annular element 15.2 is inserted into the rotor section 1 and welded to the rotor elements 1.1 and 1.2 such that in the corner between the rotor elements 1.1 and 1.2 by this rotor elements 1.1 and 1.2 and by the ring member 15.2 outside closed ring channel 15 is obtained.
Der Füllgutkessel 6 ist über eine Tragkonstruktion mit Abstand oberhalb des Rotorabschnittes 1 an diesem gehalten. Die Tragkonstruktion ist filigran ausgebildet und besteht aus einer Vielzahl von Tragelementen 18, die in gleichmäßigen Winkelabständen um die vertikale Maschinenachse verteilt vorgesehen sind. Sämtliche Tragelemente 18 sind mit möglicht geringem Volumen, aber in Form, Größe und Volumen in hohem Maße identisch, d.h. maßgleich ausgebildet und bestehen bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform aus einem rechteckförmigen Zuschnitt aus Stahlblech, der an seinen beiden Enden zur Bildung von Tragelementenden 18.1 und 18.2 abgewinkelt ist, sodass jedes Tragelement 18 ein breites U-Profil bildet. Die freien Ränder der Tragelementenden 18.1 und 18.2 sind jeweils bezogen auf die vertikale Maschinenachse radial nach außen gerichtet. Die Tragelemente 18 sind gegenüber den Füllgutleitungen 4 bzw. den Leitungsabschnitten 4.2 und den dort vorgesehenen Durchflussmessern 7 bezogen auf die vertikale Maschinenachse radial nach innen versetzt, sodass der Raum unterhalb des Füllgutkessels 6 und dabei insbesondere auch die Füllgutleitungen 4, die Durchflussmesser 7, die als Schnellverschlüsse ausgebildeten Halterungen 8usw. vom Umfang des Rotors her problemlos zugänglich sind.The Füllgutkessel 6 is held on a support structure at a distance above the rotor section 1 at this. The support structure is filigree and consists of a plurality of support members 18 which are provided distributed at equal angular intervals about the vertical machine axis. All the support elements 18 are highly identical with as small volume, but in shape, size and volume, i. formed equal and consist in the illustrated embodiment of a rectangular blank made of sheet steel, which is angled at its two ends to form support element ends 18.1 and 18.2, so that each support element 18 forms a wide U-profile. The free edges of the support element ends 18.1 and 18.2 are each directed radially outward with respect to the vertical machine axis. The support elements 18 are compared with the Füllgutleitungen 4 and the line sections 4.2 and the flow meters provided there 7 offset radially inwardly relative to the vertical machine axis, so that the space below the Füllgutkessels 6 and in particular the Füllgutleitungen 4, the flow meter 7, as Quick-release fasteners 8usw. are easily accessible from the scope of the rotor forth.
Auf dem oberen Tragelementende 18.1 jedes Tragelementes 18 ist der Füllgutkessel 6 mit jeweils einer Tragkonsole 19 aufliegend befestigt. Das untere Tragelementende 18.2 ist jeweils mit dem Rotorelement 1.1 verbunden.On the upper support element end 18. 1 of each support element 18, the product vessel 6 is fastened in a resting manner, each with a support bracket 19. The lower support element end 18.2 is in each case connected to the rotor element 1.1.
Eine Besonderheit der beschriebenen Ausbildung besteht darin, dass sämtliche mit dem flüssigen Füllgut in Berührung stehende bzw. das Füllgut führende Elemente, nämlich insbesondere der in dem jeweiligen Füllelement 3 ausgebildete Füllgut- und Flüssigkeitskanal, dort vorhandene den Füllvorgang steuernde Ventile, die Füllgutleitung 4, der von dem Füllgut durchströmte Teil oder Messkanal des Durchflussmessers 7, der Füllgutkessel 6 sowie der Anschlussstutzen 5 aus einem Stahl hoher Güte, beispielsweise Edelstahl der Klasse 1.4404 oder 1.4571 bestehen, während die übrigen, mit dem flüssigen Füllgut nicht in Berührung stehenden Elemente, insbesondere die den Füllgutkessel 6 und die Füllelemente 3 tragenden Elemente sowie auch die die Ringkanäle 14 und 15 bildenden Elemente, d.h. insbesondere der Rotorabschnitt 1 , die die Halterung 8 bildenden Elemente (Trageleiste 9 und Schließblech 12) sowie auch die Tragelemente 18 aus einem Stahl geringerer Güte gefertigt sind, beispielsweise der Klasse 1.4301.A special feature of the described embodiment is that all standing in contact with the liquid product or the contents leading elements, namely in particular formed in the respective filling element 3 Füllgut- and liquid channel, there existing the filling process controlling valves, the Füllgutleitung 4, the flowed through by the filling part or measuring channel of the flow meter 7, the Füllgutkessel 6 and the connecting piece 5 made of a high-grade steel, such as stainless steel class 1.4404 or 1.4571, while the other, with the liquid product not in contact elements, in particular the Füllgutkessel 6 and the filling elements 3 bearing Elements as well as the annular channels 14 and 15 forming elements, ie in particular the rotor section 1, the bracket 8 forming elements (support bar 9 and strike plate 12) and the support members 18 are made of a steel of lower quality, for example, the class 1.4301.
Um insbesondere auch bei wechselnden Temperaturen, wie sie beispielsweise bei der Füllmaschine zwischen einem kalten Zustand und einer Heißabfüllung oder einer Reinigung mit einem heißen Medium auftreten, eine gleichmäßige Wärmeausdehnung der Tragelemente 18 zu erreichen und dabei insbesondere auch ein temperaturbedingtes Schrägstellen des Füllgutkessels 6 zu vermeiden, sind die Tragelemente 18 nicht nur aus dem selben Material gefertigt, sondern sind auch form- und volumengleich mit möglicht geringem Volumen ausgeführt, sodass an allen Tragelementen 18 die durch Temperaturänderungen bedingten Änderungen insbesondere des Abstandes zwischen den Tragelementenden 18.1 und 18.2 möglichst klein und identisch sind.In order to achieve a uniform thermal expansion of the support elements 18, in particular even at changing temperatures, such as occur in the filling machine between a cold state and a hot filling or cleaning with a hot medium and in particular to avoid a temperature-induced tilting of the Füllgutkessels 6, the support members 18 are not only made of the same material, but are also executed in the same shape and volume with the smallest possible volume, so that on all support elements 18 caused by temperature changes changes in particular the distance between the support element ends 18.1 and 18.2 are as small and identical.
Durch die Fertigung der das Füllgut führenden bzw. mit diesem in Berührung stehenden Elemente aus dem Material hoher Güte und der das Füllgut nicht führenden Elemente des Rotors aus dem Material geringerer Güte ergeben sich u.a. erhebliche Einsparungen hinsichtlich der Herstellungskosten. Da sichergestellt ist, dass Elemente aus dem Material geringerer Güte nicht mit dem Füllgut in Berührung kommen, sind u.a. auch Korrosionsprobleme, wie z. B. Lochfraß wirksam verhindert.By the production of the filling material leading or in contact with these elements of the material of high quality and the non-leading elements of the rotor made of the material of lower quality u.a. significant savings in terms of manufacturing costs. Since it is ensured that elements made of the material of lesser quality do not come into contact with the contents, u.a. also corrosion problems, such. B. Pitting effectively prevented.
Um die unterschiedlichen temperaturbedingten Längenänderungen zwischen den verschiedenen Materialen zu kompensieren, speziell auch die unterschiedlichen temperaturbedingten Längenänderungen zwischen den Tragelementen 18 und der Füllgutleitung 4, aber auch zwischen dem Rotorelement 1.2 und der Füllgutleitung 4, und um temperaturabhängige Spannungen innerhalb des Systems zu vermeiden, ist der Leitungsabschnitt 4.2 der Füllgutleitung 4 mit seinem sich in vertikaler Richtung erstreckenden Teilabschnitt axial verschiebbar in der Halterung 8 gehalten und an seinem oberen, freien Ende 4.4 in vertikaler Richtung axial verschiebbar, aber durch Dichtungsringe abgedichtet im Auslassstutzen 5 angeordnet.To compensate for the different temperature-induced changes in length between the different materials, especially the different temperature-induced changes in length between the support elements 18 and the Füllgutleitung 4, but also between the rotor element 1.2 and the Füllgutleitung 4, and to avoid temperature-dependent voltages within the system, is the Line section 4.2 of the Füllgutleitung 4 with its extending in the vertical direction portion axially slidably held in the holder 8 and at its upper, free end 4.4 in the vertical direction axially displaceable, but sealed by sealing rings arranged in the outlet 5.
Durch die lösbare Verbindung zwischen den Leitungsabschnitten 4.1 und 4.2 und zwischen dem oberen Ende 4.4 und dem Anschlussstutzen 5 sowie durch die als Schnellverschluss ausgebildete Halterung 8 ist bei dieser Ausführungsform u.a. ein problemloses Austauschen des Leitungsabschnittes 4.2 zusammen mit dem Durchflussmesser 7 möglich. Die Figur 3 zeigt in vereinfachter Darstellung einen Rotorabschnitt 1a, der sich von dem Rotorabschnitt 1 im Wesentlichen dadurch unterscheidet, dass zusätzlich zu den beiden von den Ringelementen 14.1 bzw. 15.1 gebildeten Ringkanälen 14 und 15 ein weiterer Ringkanal 20 vorgesehen ist, der zusammen mit dem Ringkanal 15 zu einer geschachtelten Ringkanalanordnung kombiniert ist. Der Ringkanal 20 ist wiederum von einem Ringelement 20.1 gebildet, welches aus einem Winkelprofil aus Stahl gefertigt ist, und zwar mit einem scheibenringförmigen, die vertikale Maschinenachse konzentrisch umschließenden und mit einem kreiszylinderförmigen, die vertikale Maschinenachse umschließenden Schenkel. An seinen freien Rändern ist das Ringelement 20.1 mit dem Rotorabschnitt 1.1 bzw. 1.2 verschweißt, sodass der durch die Ringelemente 15.1 und 20.1 sowie durch die Rotorelemente 1.1 und 1.2 begrenzte Ringkanal 20 gebildet ist. Dieser steht ebenfalls über zumindest teilweise von Bohrungen im Rotorabschnitt 1.2 gebildete Kanalabschnitte 21 mit wenigstens einem im jeweiligen Füllelement 3 ausgebildeten, beispielsweise gesteuerten Gasweg in Verbindung. Auch der Ringkanal 20 dient ebenfalls nicht als Kanal für das flüssige Füllgut, sondern als Kanal für ein gas- oder dampfförmiges, beim Füllprozess verwendeten Mediums oder für Vakuum. Das Ringelement 20.1 ist aus einem Stahl mit einer gegenüber den das Füllgut führenden Elementen geringeren Güte hergestellt.Due to the detachable connection between the line sections 4.1 and 4.2 and between the upper end 4.4 and the connecting piece 5 and by the trained as a quick release holder 8 in this embodiment, inter alia, a problem-free replacement of the line section 4.2 together with the flow meter 7 is possible. 3 shows a simplified representation of a rotor section 1a, which differs from the rotor section 1 essentially in that in addition to the two annular channels 14 and 15 formed by the ring elements 14.1 and 15, a further annular channel 20 is provided, which together with the Ring channel 15 is combined into a nested ring channel arrangement. The annular channel 20 is in turn formed by a ring element 20.1, which is made of an angle section made of steel, with a disc-annular, the vertical machine axis concentrically enclosing and with a circular cylindrical, the vertical machine axis enclosing legs. At its free edges, the ring element 20.1 is welded to the rotor section 1.1 or 1.2, so that the limited by the ring elements 15.1 and 20.1 and by the rotor elements 1.1 and 1.2 annular channel 20 is formed. This is also about at least partially formed by holes in the rotor section 1.2 channel sections 21 with at least one formed in the respective filling element 3, for example, controlled gas path in combination. Also, the annular channel 20 also does not serve as a channel for the liquid product, but as a channel for a gaseous or vaporous medium used in the filling process or for vacuum. The ring element 20.1 is made of a steel with a lower quality compared to the elements leading the filling material.
Die Figur 4 zeigt in sehr schematischer Darstellung nochmals einen Rotor bzw. Rotorabschnitt 1b zusammen mit einem den Füllgutkessel 6 tragenden Tragelement 22. Das Tragelement 22, welches zusammen mit einer Vielzahl gleichartiger Tragelemente vorgesehen ist, ist Säulen- oder stangenartig ausgeführt und mit seinem unteren Ende mit dem Rotorabschnitt 1b und mit dem oberen Ende mit einem Ende des Tragarmes 23 verbunden, der mit seinem anderen Ende am Füllgutkessel 6 gehalten ist. Sämtliche Tragelemente 22 besitzen dieselbe axiale Länge sowie denselben Durchmesser, sind also in Größe, Form und Volumen und hinsichtlich des verwendeten Materials identisch. Bei Temperaturänderungen ergeben sich somit eine gleichmäßige Wärmeausdehnung für die Tragelemente 22 und damit ein gleichmäßiges temperaturabhängiges Anheben und Absenken des Füllgutkessels 6 ohne ein Schrägstellen und/oder Verklemmen dieses Kessels und/oder angeschlossener Füllgutleitungen mit weiteren Funktionselementen.4 shows in a very schematic representation again a rotor or rotor section 1b together with a Füllgutkessel 6 carrying support member 22. The support member 22, which is provided together with a plurality of similar support members is designed column or rod-like and with its lower end connected to the rotor portion 1b and the upper end with one end of the support arm 23, which is held with its other end to the Füllgutkessel 6. All supporting elements 22 have the same axial length and the same diameter, so are identical in size, shape and volume and in terms of the material used. With temperature changes, this results in a uniform thermal expansion for the support elements 22 and thus a uniform temperature-dependent raising and lowering of the Füllgutkessels 6 without tilting and / or jamming of this boiler and / or connected Füllgutleitungen with other functional elements.
In der Figur 4 ist weiterhin auch eine Ringleitung 24 dargestellt, die von einem Ringelement 24.1 gebildet ist, welches als Hohlprofil aus dem Material bzw. Stahl reduzierter Güte besteht.FIG. 4 also shows a ring line 24, which is formed by a ring element 24.1, which consists of a hollow profile made of material or steel of reduced quality.
Die Erfindung wurde voranstehend an Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben. Es versteht sich, dass zahlreiche Änderungen sowie Abwandlungen möglich sind, ohne dass dadurch der der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Erfindungsgedanke verlassen wird.The invention has been described above by means of exemplary embodiments. It is understood that numerous changes and modifications are possible without that thereby the inventive idea underlying the invention is abandoned.
So ist es insbesondere auch möglich, die Tragelemente 18 oder 22 für den Füllgutkessel 6 aus einem Material bzw. Metall zu fertigen, welches einen möglichst geringen Wärmeausdehnungskoeffizienten besitzt, um so temperaturabhängige Verlagerungen des Füllgutkessels 6 relativ zu dem jeweiligen Rotor oder Rotorabschnitt 1 , 1 b und anderen Funktionselementen, insbesondere auch den Füllgutleitungen 4 zu reduzieren. So it is in particular also possible to manufacture the support elements 18 or 22 for the Füllgutkessel 6 of a material or metal, which has the lowest possible coefficient of thermal expansion, so as temperature-dependent displacements of Füllgutkessels 6 relative to the respective rotor or rotor section 1, 1 b and other functional elements, in particular the Füllgutleitungen 4 to reduce.
BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
1 , 1a, 1b Rotorabschnitt1, 1a, 1b rotor section
1.1 , 1.2 Rotorelement1.1, 1.2 rotor element
2 Flasche2 bottle
3 Füllelement3 filling element
4 Füllgutleitung4 filling material line
4.1 , 4.2 Leitungsabschnitt der Füllgutleitung4.1, 4.2 Line section of the product line
4.3 lösbare Verbindung4.3 detachable connection
4.4 Ende der Füllgutleitung4.4 End of the product line
5 Anschlussstutzen5 connecting pieces
6 Füllgutkessel6 product boiler
7 Durchflussmesser7 flow meters
8 Halter8 holders
9 Steg9 footbridge
10 Ausnehmung10 recess
11 Ausnehmung11 recess
12 Schließblech12 strike plate
13 Schraube13 screw
14, 15 Ringkanal14, 15 ring channel
14.1 , 15.1 Ringelement14.1, 15.1 ring element
16, 17 Kanalabschnitt16, 17 channel section
18 Tragelement18 supporting element
18.1 , 18.2 Tragelementende18.1, 18.2 End of support element
19 Konsole19 console
20 Ringkanal20 ring channel
20.1 Ringelement20.1 ring element
21 Kanalabschnitt21 channel section
22 Tragelement22 supporting element
23 Tragarm 23 support arm

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1. Füllmaschine zum Füllen von Flaschen, Dosen, Beuteln oder dergleichen Behältern (2) mit einem flüssigen Füllgut, mit mehreren an einem um eine vertikale Maschinenachse umlaufend antreibbaren Rotor oder einem Rotorabschnitt (1 , 1a, 1 b) vorgesehenen Füllelementen (3), die jeweils eine Abgabeöffnung zur gesteuerten Abgabe des flüssigen Füllgutes in die zu füllenden Behälter (2) aufweisen und Teil eines Füllgutweges sind, der von das Füllgut führenden Bauteilen gebildet ist und die jeweilige Abgabeöffnung mit einem am Rotor oder Rotorabschnitt (1 , 1a, 1b) vorgesehenen Füllgutkessel (6) verbindet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sämtliche mit dem Füllgut in Berührung kommende Flächen des Füllgutweges zwischen dem Füllgutkessel (6) und der Abgabeöffnung aus einem Material gefertigt sind, welches eine höhere Güte aufweist als die den Füllgutkessel (6) und die Füllelemente (3) tragenden Elemente des Rotors oder Rotorabschnittes (1 , 1a, 1b).1. filling machine for filling bottles, cans, bags or the like containers (2) with a liquid product, with a plurality on one about a vertical machine axis rotatably driven rotor or a rotor section (1, 1a, 1 b) provided filling elements (3), each having a discharge opening for the controlled delivery of the liquid contents in the container to be filled (2) and are part of a Füllgutweges, which is formed by the contents leading components and the respective discharge opening with a rotor or rotor portion (1, 1a, 1b) provided Füllgutkessel (6) connects, characterized in that all coming into contact with the contents of Füllgutweges between the Füllgutkessel (6) and the discharge opening are made of a material which has a higher quality than the Füllgutkessel (6) and the Filling elements (3) bearing elements of the rotor or rotor section (1, 1a, 1b).
2. Füllmaschine nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Füllkessel (6) über eine Tragkonstruktion am Rotor (1 , 1b) gehalten ist, und dass die Tragkonstruktion von mehreren um die Maschinenachse verteilten und in Form, Volumen sowie Material identischen Tragelementen (18, 22) gebildet ist.2. Filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the filling vessel (6) via a support structure on the rotor (1, 1b) is held, and that the support structure of several distributed around the machine axis and in shape, volume and material identical support elements (18th , 22) is formed.
3. Füllmaschine zum Füllen von Flaschen, Dosen, Beuteln oder dergleichen Behältern (2) mit einem flüssigen Füllgut, mit mehreren an einem um eine vertikale Maschinenachse umlaufend antreibbaren Rotor oder einem Rotorabschnitt (1 , 1a, 1b) vorgesehenen Füllelementen (3), die jeweils eine Abgabeöffnung zur gesteuerten Abgabe des flüssigen Füllgutes in die zu füllenden Behälter (2) aufweisen und Teil eines Füllgutweges sind, der von das Füllgut führenden Bauteilen gebildet ist und die jeweilige Abgabeöffnung mit einem am Rotor oder Rotorabschnitt (1 , 1a, 1 b) mit einer Tragkonstruktion gehaltenen Füllgutkessel (6) verbindet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Tragkonstruktion von mehreren um die Maschinenachse verteilten und in Form, Volumen sowie Material identischen Tragelementen (18, 22) gebildet ist.3. Filling machine for filling bottles, cans, bags or the like containers (2) with a liquid product, with a plurality on one about a vertical machine axis rotatably driven rotor or a rotor section (1, 1 a, 1 b) provided filling elements (3) each having a discharge opening for the controlled discharge of the liquid contents in the container to be filled (2) and are part of a Füllgutweges, which is formed by the contents leading components and the respective discharge opening with a rotor or rotor portion (1, 1a, 1 b) connected to a support structure Füllgutkessel (6) connects, characterized in that the support structure of several distributed around the machine axis and in shape, volume and material identical support elements (18, 22) is formed.
4. Füllmaschine nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sämtliche mit dem Füllgut in Berührung kommende Flächen des Füllgutweges zwischen dem Füllgutkessel (6) und der Abgabeöffnung aus einem Material gefertigt sind, welches eine höhere Güte aufweist als die den Füllgutkessel (6) und die Füllelemente (3) tragenden Elemente des Rotors oder Rotorabschnittes (1 , 1a, 1 b). 4. Filling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that all coming into contact with the contents of Füllgutweges between the Füllgutkessel (6) and the discharge opening are made of a material which has a higher quality than the Füllgutkessel (6) and the Filling elements (3) bearing elements of the rotor or rotor section (1, 1a, 1 b).
5. Füllmaschine nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Tragelemente (18, 22) mit kleinem Volumen ausgeführt sind.5. Filling machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the support elements (18, 22) are designed with a small volume.
6. Füllmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Füllgutkessel (6) und diesen Kessel mit den Füllelementen (3) verbindende Leitungen (4) an ihren mit dem Füllgut in Berührung kommenden Flächen ausschließlich aus dem Material höherer Güte hergestellt sind.6. Filling machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Füllgutkessel (6) and this boiler with the filling elements (3) connecting lines (4) are made at their coming into contact with the contents surfaces exclusively of the material of higher quality.
7. Füllmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in den Füllelementen (3) ausgebildete und die jeweilige Abgabeöffnungen aufweisende Flüssigkeitskanäle zumindest an ihren mit dem Füllgut in Berührung kommenden Flächen ausschließlich aus dem Material höherer Güte hergestellt sind.7. Filling machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the filling elements (3) formed and the respective discharge openings having liquid channels are made at least at their coming into contact with the contents surfaces exclusively of the material of higher quality.
8. Füllmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest einige der das Füllgut führenden Bauteile insgesamt aus dem Material höherer Güte hergestellt sind.8. Filling machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least some of the contents leading components are made entirely of the material of higher quality.
9. Füllmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Material höherer Güte eine hochwertiger Stahl, beispielsweise Edelstahl, bevorzugt Edelstahl der Klasse 1.4404 oder 1.4571 ist.9. Filling machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material of higher quality is a high-grade steel, for example stainless steel, preferably stainless steel of class 1.4404 or 1.4571.
10. Füllmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest der die Füllelemente (3) und den Füllgutkessel (6) tragenden Rotorabschnitt (1 , 1a, 1b) und/oder die den Füllgutkessel (6) am Rotor oder Rotorabschnitt (1 , 1a, 1b) tragende Tragkonstruktion unter Verwendung eines Materials realisiert sind, welches eine im Vergleich zum Material der mit dem Füllgut in Berührung kommenden Flächen reduzierte Güte aufweist.10. Filling machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the filling elements (3) and the Füllgutkessel (6) supporting the rotor section (1, 1a, 1b) and / or the Füllgutkessel (6) on the rotor or rotor section (1 , 1a, 1b) supporting structure are realized using a material having a reduced compared to the material of the material in contact with the contents surfaces quality.
11. Füllmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Rotor wenigstens ein Ringkanal (15, 16, 20) für ein gas- und/oder dampfförmiges Medium und/oder Vakuum ausgebildet ist, und dass dieser wenigstens eine Ringkanal (14, 15, 20, 24) unter Verwendung eines Materials realisiert ist, welches eine im Vergleich zum Material der mit dem Füllgut in Berührung kommenden Flächen reduzierte Güte aufweist. 11. Filling machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the rotor at least one annular channel (15, 16, 20) for a gas and / or vaporous medium and / or vacuum is formed, and that this at least one annular channel (14, 15, 20, 24) is realized by using a material which has a reduced quality compared to the material of the surfaces in contact with the medium.
12. Füllmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das eines Materials, welches eine im Vergleich zum Material der mit dem Füllgut in Berührung kommenden Flächen reduzierte Güte aufweist, Stahl ist, beispielsweise ein Stahl der Güte 1.4301.12. Filling machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that of a material which has a reduced compared to the material of the material coming into contact with the filling surface quality, steel, for example, a grade 1.4301 steel.
13. Füllmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet durch Mittel (4.4, 5) für einen temperaturbedingten Längenausgleich in den Füllgutwegen.13. Filling machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by means (4.4, 5) for a temperature-compensated length compensation in the Füllgutwegen.
14. Füllmaschine nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jeder Füllgutweg zumindest teilweise von einer an einen Anschlussstutzen (5) des Füllgutkessels (6) angeschlossenen Füllgutleitung (4) gebildet ist, und dass die jeweilige Füllgutleitung (4) für einen Längenausgleich abgedichtet, aber axial verschiebbar in dem Anschlussstutzen (5) aufgenommen ist.14. Filling machine according to claim 13, characterized in that each Füllgutweg is at least partially formed by a to a connecting piece (5) of the Füllgutkessels (6) connected Füllgutleitung (4), and that the respective Füllgutleitung (4) sealed for a length compensation, but axially slidably received in the connecting piece (5).
15. Füllmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Tragelemente 18 aus einem Invar-Material bestehen. 15. Filling machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support elements 18 consist of an Invar material.
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