Classifications

• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
  • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
  • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
  • B67C3/02—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
  • B67C3/22—Details
  • B67C3/26—Filling-heads; Means for engaging filling-heads with bottle necks
  • B67C3/2637—Filling-heads; Means for engaging filling-heads with bottle necks comprising a liquid valve opened by relative movement between the container and the filling head
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
  • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
  • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
  • B67C3/02—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
  • B67C3/22—Details
  • B67C3/26—Filling-heads; Means for engaging filling-heads with bottle necks
  • B67C2003/2602—Details of vent-tubes

Definitions

• the invention relates to a device for filling a container with a liquid.
• Such devices are used in industry to fill at high speed a large number of containers, including polymer bottles or glass. These devices, mounted on facilities, carousel type, can fill up to about 50 000 containers per hour, filling with water, fruit juice, oil, wine or any other food or non-food liquid. These devices must ensure a regular and constant filling of the containers with a predetermined filling level of liquid corresponding to a given volume of liquid. This volume corresponds substantially to the useful volume of the container, for example 0.5 liter, 1 liter or 1, 5 liters.
• These filling devices generally comprise a member for injecting the liquid into the container, associated with a member for discharging the air in the container at the same time that the liquid is injected into the latter. This evacuation of the air is necessary to avoid any pressure inside the container, excess pressure detrimental especially to the rate of filling.
• a first type of device uses an electronic detection, for example volume or pressure to act, either on a valve located on the liquid injection member, or on a valve located on the air evacuation member . Such devices are complex and not easy to maintain.
• Another type of device is known from WO-A-02/24524. It describes a closure member placed on the air evacuation device, in this case a ball. A linear movement of the ball closes or releases the air outlet orifice, the air exhaust duct being formed in a hollow rod inserted in a cylinder forming the liquid injection device.
• the ball under the action of the liquid having reached a certain level in the container, closes the air outlet.
• the flow of the liquid is then interrupted.
• the central rod is guided in translation relative to the cylinder and its end, of suitable geometry, closes the cylinder and blocks the flow of the liquid.
• the displacement thereof may be affected.
• This device is thus sensitive to turbulence and / or blows of the filling installation.
• the air outlet device is only partially open or closes prematurely.
• This type of device is of relatively complex geometry and is therefore not easy to clean and maintain.
• the invention more particularly intends to remedy by proposing a device for filling containers that allows a high rate, easy to maintain and clean, while ensuring a filling at a predetermined level.
• the invention relates to a device for filling a container comprising a liquid injection member in the container, an air evacuation member present in the container before filling and a first member, movable, shutter of the liquid injection member and a second member, movable, closing the air outlet member under the action of the liquid when it arrives at a predefined filling level, characterized in that there is provided a single selective closure member, both of the liquid injection member and the air evacuation member, suitable for passing a first position of opening of the liquid injection and air evacuation members to a second intermediate position of closing the only air evacuation member and then to a third position of closure of the air evacuation and liquid injection members.
• the device may incorporate one or more of the following features:
• the single member is pivotally mounted about an axis of rotation perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device.
• the axis of rotation is located in the vicinity of an outlet end of the liquid of the injection member.
• the injection member comprises at least one sleeve, one end of which is adapted to be closed by the closure member.
• the injection member comprises two coaxial sleeves sliding relative to each other.
• a return member keeps the closable sleeve in a position corresponding to the third position, where the liquid injection and air evacuation members are closed. - When the liquid injection and air evacuation members are closed, the closure member being in the third position, the closable sleeve blocks in position, by partial recovery, the closure member.
• the closure member When the liquid injection and air evacuation members are closed, the closure member being in the third position, the closable sleeve blocks in position, by pressing, the closure member, this support being direct or via a joint.
• the air outlet member is formed by a tube located in the lumen of the closable sleeve of the injection member.
• the shutter member comprises a lower face shaped to distribute the forces transmitted to the body by the liquid in contact with the face, when the liquid level in the container reaches a predetermined value and a shaped upper face to guide the flows of liquid and air.
• the single member is formed from at least one material.
• the single organ is hollow.
• the invention also relates to a container filling installation comprising a device according to one of the preceding characteristics.
• FIG. 1 is a longitudinal section of a device according to a first embodiment of the invention, in the closed position of the members, before being placed on a container,
• FIG. 2 is a view of the device illustrated in FIG. 1, in place on the neck of a container, in the open position of the organs, the liquid flowing in the container,
• FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2, the liquid level in the container being reached, the closure member being in the intermediate position where it closes the air evacuation member, the flow liquid being interrupted,
• FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 are views, similar to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 respectively, of a device according to a second embodiment
• FIG. 7 is a view, similar to FIG. 2, of a device according to a third embodiment
• FIG. 8 is a view similar to FIG. 2, of a device according to a fourth embodiment
• FIG. 9 is a view similar to FIG. 3, of the device represented in FIG. - Figure 10 is a view similar to Figure 2 of a device according to a fifth embodiment.
• the device shown in Figure 1 comprises a hollow member 1 for injecting a liquid formed by at least one sleeve, in the example by two sleeves 2, 3 coaxial, cylindrical and circular base.
• the sleeves 2, 3 are made of a rigid material, easy to clean and food grade, including stainless steel or a polymer-based material.
• the outer sleeve 2 has a shape and an outer diameter adapted so that its free end 4 fits into the neck 5 of a container 6, preferably in the neck 5 of a polymer or glass bottle.
• the necks of such bottles have a diameter generally between 20 millimeters and 50 millimeters.
• the other end of the member 1, partially shown in the upper part of Figures 1 to 3 is connected to the rest of the installation, in particular to a liquid supply tank, not shown.
• a liquid supply tank not shown.
• Such a reservoir is generally placed above the devices for filling, so as to promote a gravity feed of the liquid injection members.
• the outer sleeve 2 is equipped with an outer ring 7 forming a first stop to a return member 8 in position of the outer sleeve.
• This ring 7 is fixed on the end 20 of the sleeve facing the sleeve 3.
• This end 20 is adapted to remain outside the container.
• the return member in position is a coil spring 8.
• the return member is a deformable membrane, for example elastomer as shown in Figure 7.
• the spring 8 has its other end which is in abutment against a second outer ring 9, mounted on the inner sleeve 3.
• This second ring 9 is remote relative to the first, so that the spring 8, in place between the two rings 7, 9, is in one position where he is generally relaxed.
• the spring 8 thus holds the sleeves 2, 3 in the remote position relative to each other.
• this is a position where there is no liquid injection. In other words, it is a closed position of the device, referenced as a third shutter position.
• the end 20 of the outer sleeve 2 is also provided on its lower outer face with a seal 11 adapted to bear on the neck 5 of the container 6.
• the internal space of the sleeves 2, 3 receives, in the example on the whole length of the sleeves, a member 12 for evacuating the the air.
• a longitudinal axis Ai 2 - To 12 of this body is parallel to the axis A-A '. In an embodiment not illustrated, these axes are merged.
• This air evacuation member is formed by a tube 12, a bent end of which forms an outlet orifice 13 towards the outside.
• the orifice 13 is generally connected to an air collector maintained at atmospheric pressure. This orifice 13 opens out beyond the region of the inner sleeve adapted to slide in the outer sleeve.
• the tube 12 is made of stainless steel or, alternatively, an easily cleanable and food grade polymer.
• the inner diameter of this air evacuation tube is, for containers whose neck has a diameter of 25 millimeters, generally between 2 and 12 millimeters.
• the length of the tube 12 is, in the example, slightly less than the length of the two sleeves 2, 3 in a position distant from each other.
• the air evacuation tube 12 has an open end 14 located in the vicinity of the end portion of the inner sleeve 3.
• the tube 12 opens out of the wall of the sleeve 3 in another place than that described, for example, below.
• the portion 120 of the tube 12 adjacent the end 14 is connected to a part 121.
• this part is fixed on the inner wall of the sleeve 3.
• the end 14 of the tube 12 is inclined, in the direction of a side of the container, about 65 °.
• the free end 4 of the outer sleeve 2 and the end 14 of the air evacuation tube 12 are closed by a single closure member 15.
• the closure member has the shape of a tip 15 or a cap of suitable dimensions to close the open end 14 of the air discharge tube 12.
• the end 4 of the outer sleeve 2 is adapted to be closed by the member 15 whose dimensions are adapted to those of the end 4.
• the inner face 16 of the end 4 of the sleeve 2 is tapered so that an edge 17 of complementary shape of the closure member 15 comes into sealing engagement on the end 4 of the sleeve 2.
• Such a contact zone 16, 17 beveled between the body of shutter 15 and the sleeve 2 also makes it possible to lock the member 15 in position in the sleeve 2.
• the seal between the member 15 and the air outlet tube 12 and / or the liquid injection member may be provided by a seal.
• the sealing is advantageously performed by a flat seal.
• the contact zone is substantially cylindrical, the seal being advantageously toric. In all cases, the geometry of the joint controls its position on the member 15.
• the face of the nozzle 15 facing the interior of the sleeves 2, 3 is equipped with a fastener, in this case a lug 18.
• This lug is provided with an orifice for mounting the body d on an axis of rotation 19.
• the term axis designates a rotation shaft inserted in the orifice of the tab 18 and allowing the rotational guidance of the member 15.
• the rotation shaft is integral with the member 15 and is inserted into a housing in the room 121.
• the axis of rotation is materialized by any type of interlocking between the member 15 and the part 121.
• this shaft 19 is disposed inside the outer sleeve 2 in the vicinity of the end E of the sleeve 3.
• the shaft 19 is supported by the part 121. This ensures the tightness when the body 15 is in the closed position.
• the part 121 is not fixed to the sleeve 3.
• the alignment of the member 15 is then obtained by deformation of the tube 12.
• This shaft 19 is oriented in a direction D, generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis AA 'of the sleeves 2, 3.
• the dimensions of the lug 18 of the nozzle 15 are such that it occupies part of the space available between the wall of the outer sleeve 2 and the tube 12 of evacuation of the air.
• the arrangement of the lug 18 and the pivot shaft 19 induce a partial closure of the outlet of the outer sleeve 2.
• the lug 18 and the shaft 19 are therefore of suitable shapes to minimize the closure of the sleeve 2 and promote the flow of the liquid when the device is in the open position.
• a shaft 19 with a diameter of 6 millimeters and a length of 10 millimeters is used for devices intended to cover the necks of receptacles with a diameter of 25 millimeters.
• the lug 18 and the shaft 19 are easily separable to facilitate cleaning, maintenance or modification of the device.
• the member 15 is easily removable. In the position illustrated in Figure 1, the lug 18 has a face 21 adapted to seal the end 14 of the air discharge tube 12, if necessary with a seal .
• the tab 18 has dimensions such that it is locked in the closed position of the end 14 of the tube 12 by the wall of the outer sleeve 2 when the two sleeves 2, 3 are in the rest position, as shown in FIG. 1. In this position, the outer sleeve 2 partially cap the leg
• This third position corresponds to a rest position of the device 1, that is to say, a stopping position of the installation of filling, ie a position where the device 1 is waiting between two fills of containers 6.
• the device 1 is in place on the neck 5 of a container 6.
• This configuration corresponds to an active state of the device 1 during the filling of a container, that is to say to a position, said first position, where the liquid injection and air evacuation members are open.
• the end 20 of the outer sleeve 2 bears on the neck 5 and the device exerts a bearing on the container 6 in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis AA 'of the sleeves 2, 3.
• This support is sufficient to ensure air and liquid tightness between the end 20 and the neck 5 via the seal 11.
• this support causes a compression of the spring 8.
• This compression of the spring 8 allows a mutual approximation of the two sleeves 2, 3, the inner sleeve 3 relatively sliding in the outer sleeve 2.
• the pivoting of the nozzle 15 is advantageously favored by the pressure exerted by the liquid contained in the internal space of the sleeves 2, 3 and which tends to flow, by gravity and / or forced injection, out of the device 1.
• the distance between the nozzle 15, when has rotated, and the wall of the outer sleeve 2 is sufficient to allow the flow of the liquid.
• the pivoting of the end piece 15 is favored by a clearance 183 formed on the external face of the lug 18. In this position which corresponds to an open position, as illustrated in FIG. 2, a relief 180 of the lug 18 is in support against a wall of the part 121.
• the member 15 in abutment is inclined between 10 ° and 20 ° relative to the axis A-A '.
• the pivoting of the nozzle 15 not only ensures the flow of the liquid in the container 6 but also to evacuate the air contained in the same container 6 by the tube 12.
• the geometry and the position of the nozzle Once rotated, they are adapted so as not to disturb, or at least not disturb, durably a laminar flow of the liquid. Such a type of flow allows rapid filling of the container. With such a device, two separate streams are preserved, one of liquid flowing in the container, the other of air leaving the same container.
• This flow of the liquid and this air outlet are optimized by the presence of orifices and / or at least one groove 22 for the flow of liquid and / or air formed in the tip or in the lug.
• This groove 22 limits the turbulence of the liquid at the outlet of the outer sleeve 2 and separates the flow of air and liquid.
• Deflectors can be used to improve fluid flow.
• these deflectors may be connected to the member 15 and / or to the part 121.
• the upper face of the endpiece 15, the tube 12 and the part 121 are shaped to allow controlled circulation and effective on the one hand of the filling liquid and, on the other hand, the air discharged from the container. Any exit of air other than by the tube 12 of evacuation of the air is not possible, because of the tight support of the end 20 of the outer sleeve 2 on the neck 5 of the container 6.
• the first is a decrease in the flow of liquid flowing from the sleeves 2, 3.
• the outlet pressure of the liquid is close to the starting pressure, which implies that the flow of the liquid, even forced, decreases compared to the flow rate previously noted.
• the second action relates to a pressure difference between the end 14 of the tube 12 and its outlet 13.
• the overpressure at the end 14 causes a suction phenomenon of the liquid in the tube 12.
• this aspiration of the liquid by the air duct 12, associated with the Archimedes thrust which in this configuration is maximum since the member 15 is completely immersed causes an upward rotation, according to the arrow Fi in Figure 2, of the member 15 around the shaft 19.
• This rotation is rapid and thus achieves a seal all the more effective that the wall 21 of the lug 18 is adapted to the outlet 14 of the tube 12.
• the air can not escape any more of the container, the internal pressure therein and in the liquid injection member 2, 3 reaches a predetermined value corresponding to the initial pressure of the liquid in the device when the latter is in the closed position.
• the liquid present in the injection device and that in the container are at the same pressure, which generates an immediate and complete stoppage of the liquid flow.
• this flow stop of the liquid can occur in very slight offset from the stop of the evacuation of the air.
• a slight depression can be made in the tube 12.
• the predetermined value of the pressure is independent of the volume of the container. A fluid pressure frequently used for such installations is between 0.05 bar and 0.3 bar.
• This second position is generally maintained until the container is ready to exit this zone to go to another zone of the installation, for example, to a closure zone.
• To disengage the container it is necessary to carry out an axial movement of the inner sleeve 3 according to AA 1 , directed upwards as illustrated by the arrow F 3 in FIG.
• This upward movement also moves, in the same direction, the tube 12 and the member 15, the latter being secured to the sleeve 3 via the lug 18.
• This movement corresponds to a mutual distance of the outer sleeves 2 3. This distance is favored by the return action of the spring 8.
• the general movement of the device is oriented towards the outside of the container 6 and the bevelled edge 17 of the member 15 is again in position. sealing support on the bevelled edge 16 of the end 4 of the outer sleeve 2.
• the tip 15 occupying a position similar to the third position as shown in Figure 1 where it closes the outlet of the tube 12 and the outlet of the outer sleeve 2.
• the geometry of the member 15 is adapted so that one obtains different flows of liquid and air.
• the mass and geometry of the tip 15 and, if necessary, the tab 18 are chosen to ensure the closure of the tube 12 from a filling level of the predetermined container. Depending on the liquid, a change of the tip 15 may be made so that a device 1 is able to inject liquids of different densities and / or natures in different containers. It is also possible to adapt the geometry and the nature of the nozzle 15 according to the predetermined value of the pressure at which the flow of the liquid must stop.
• the tip is formed of at least one material. If necessary, it is formed for example of two materials of different nature and / or densities. It may be, for example, a metal core surrounded by a polymer. For example, a stainless steel tip is preferred for container necks of small diameters.
• the member 15 may also be hollow and / or composed of different material.
• the internal pressure in the container, during filling, is related to the geometry of the member 15, which affects the flow rate. This ensures a stop of the flow of the liquid, whatever the container, from a given pressure, effective when a filling level of the container, predetermined is reached.
• such a device provides a filling, with water, about 50,000 bottles of 1, 5 liters per hour, on a carousel adapted. For example, a unit filling time is obtained for water, including placing, activating and removing the device, for about 5 seconds for a 1.5 liter bottle.
• FIGS 4 to 6 illustrate an injection device according to a second embodiment.
• an injection device 1 comprises, as in the first embodiment, an inner sleeve 3 'provided with an outer ring 9'.
• the inner sleeve 3 ' slides in an outer sleeve 2', also provided with an outer ring 7 '.
• a spring 8 'of return in position of the sleeves 2', 3 ' is housed between the two rings 7', 9 '.
• the sleeve 2 ' has an end 20' adapted to bear tightly on the neck 5.
• a tube 12 'of air evacuation in this embodiment, is leaned against the wall of the sleeves 2', 3 '. Its end 14 'is also blocked by a shutter member 15' in the position illustrated in Figure 4 and corresponding to a rest position of the device.
• This closure member is a tip 15 'of a shape different from that described above.
• it is provided with a bottom face 23 configured in sharp relief and with unequal sides.
• the shapes of this face lower 23 allow a good distribution of the forces generated by the liquid when in contact with the tip.
• the upper face 24 of the tip 15 ' comprises a boss 25 in the form of a point with concave walls, the concavity being oriented outwards.
• One of the walls of this point 25 supports a tab 18 'connected to a shaft 19' for pivoting the tip 15 '.
• This shaft is integral with the inner sleeve.
• the opposite wall 27 is provided with a boss 28, an inclined face 29 is adapted to cooperate with a complementary end 14 'of the tube 12'.
• this boss 28 is integral with the member 15 '.
• it may be an insert.
• This shape of the end 14 'of the discharge tube 12' and the corresponding closure zone 29 of the nozzle 15 ' ensures a quick, effective and tight closure of the tube 12'.
• the shape of the lower face 23 of the tip 15 'and an offset of the center of gravity of the tip relative to the axis of rotation allow a greater efficiency of the Archimedes thrust. This promotes the tilting and / or raising of the tip 15 'and a fast and effective penetration of the device in the container. Indeed, the Archimedes thrust is exerted more uniformly on such faces 23 which are more hydrodynamic.
• the offset position of the air discharge tube 12 allows the air present in the container 6 to evacuate more rapidly.
• access to the tube 12 'being lateral the air does not have to pass through a liquid phase since the liquid, during filling, flows in a flow substantially parallel to the flow coming out of the the air.
• the streams are distant from each other.
• the simultaneous presence of a downward flow of liquid parallel to a rising flow of air is promoted. This configuration limits the areas of turbulence between the liquid and gaseous phases, resulting in optimized filling.
• Figure 7 is an illustration of a third embodiment of a filling device, according to the invention, in a configuration where the predetermined level of liquid is not reached.
• the position of the air evacuation tube 12 "is central and the closure member 15" is identical to that shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.
• the lower face 31 of the member 15 " is flat.
• the tube 12 is in the central position, the longitudinal axis of the tube 12" coincides with the axis A-A '.
• the lower end 14 "of the tube 12” is bent.
• a piece 33 is connected to the tube 12 "and it supports a lug 18" of the member 15.
• the return in position of the outer sleeve 2 is formed by a return member 32, preferably a deformable elastomeric membrane.
• the membrane 32 thus replaces the return spring 8 and the inner sleeve, which makes it possible to overcome the problems of sealing between the sleeves.
• This return member may also be a spring located inside the sleeve.
• the stroke of the sleeve 2 " is reduced because of the limit of deformation of the membrane, however, the clearance is sufficient to obtain a significant pivoting of the member 15" about an axis 19. "This is particularly advantageous since with a reduced stroke of the sleeve 2 "there is obtained a pivoting of the member 15" sufficient to ensure a rapid filling of a container 6.
• the pivoting of this member 15 " is advantageously favored by a clearance formed in the outer face of the 18 "leg.
• FIGS 8 and 9 illustrate a fourth embodiment of a device particularly suitable for filling containers with small diameter necks.
• the air evacuation tube 129 is disposed near the wall of the sleeve 300.
• a saving of space is obtained by positioning the shaft 190 of rotation in the vicinity of the open end 140 of the air outlet tube 129 and generally near a longitudinal axis Ai -A'i of the latter.
• the tab 181 is integral with the member 150 and forms a part of the latter.
• the inner sleeve 300 and the outer sleeve 200 are slidable relative to each other, as in the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6.
• the member 150 has a geometry adapted to initially promote the flow from top to bottom of the liquid and, in a second step, optimize the effect of Archimedes thrust oriented from bottom to top.
• the lug 181 in which is mounted the rotation shaft 190 is extended, in the upper part, by an inclined plane 182 able to bear tightly on the end 140 of the tube 129 of air outlet.
• a groove 152 promotes a large discharge air flow.
• FIG. 10 illustrates a fifth embodiment of a device that is particularly suitable for filling containers with small diameter necks with an easily emulsifiable liquid. This is, as for the mode described in FIGS. 4 to 6, of an embodiment in which the flow of liquid is diverted to the walls of the container. This mode is particularly suitable for filling with juices or wine.
• the air evacuation tube 1200 is disposed near the wall of the inner sleeve 3000, the latter being slidably mounted in the outer sleeve 2000.
• the shutter member 1500 is provided with a portion 1501 extending into the end of the outer sleeve 2000.
• a face 1502 of the member 1500 and a face 1201 of the lower portion 1202 of the member 1200 of air discharge are profiled so that they are in mutual contact when the member 1500 is in the closed position.
• a portion 1504 of the member defines with the wall of the outer sleeve 2000 an area for diverting the flow of liquid on the wall of the container during filling. The highest part of this zone makes it possible to benefit from the pressure due to the liquid in order to keep the member 1500 in the open position.
• a relief may be provided on the outlet 1202 of the air discharge tube 1200 to prevent the adhesion of the face 1502 with the face 1201 of the outlet 1202 in the presence of certain liquids.
• the geometry of the member is adapted to, on the one hand, optimize the separation of the air and liquid flows and, on the other hand, to maintain the open position of the member while deflecting the flow of liquid.
• the closure member is ballasted and / or hollow, so as to vary the sensitivity of the member to buoyancy and / or gravity.
• the underside of the closure member is shaped to distribute the effects exerted by the liquid in contact with this face.
• the upper face of the member is, in turn, shaped to guide the evacuation of air and the flow of the liquid.
• liquid guiding systems either at the outlet of the outer sleeve or inside the sleeves may be provided.
• the shape and dimensions of the closure member and / or the exhaust air tube and / or the outer sleeve are different.
• the position of the exhaust air tube may be different as well as its shape.

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