EP2537793B1 - Neues füllverfahren und vorrichtung dafür - Google Patents

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EP2537793B1
EP2537793B1 EP11170950.7A EP11170950A EP2537793B1 EP 2537793 B1 EP2537793 B1 EP 2537793B1 EP 11170950 A EP11170950 A EP 11170950A EP 2537793 B1 EP2537793 B1 EP 2537793B1
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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
    • 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
    • B65B3/26—Methods or devices for controlling the quantity of the material fed or filled
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F33/00—Other mixers; Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/80—Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/84—Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
    • B01F35/10—Maintenance of mixers
    • B01F35/13—Maintenance of mixers using one or more of the components of the mixture to wash-out the mixer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
    • B01F35/80—Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed
    • B01F35/88—Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed by feeding the materials batchwise
    • B01F35/883—Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed by feeding the materials batchwise using flow rate controls for feeding the substances
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F2101/00—Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
    • B01F2101/06—Mixing of food ingredients
    • 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
    • B65B2220/00—Specific aspects of the packaging operation
    • B65B2220/14—Adding more than one type of material or article to the same package

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  • the present invention relates to packaging of liquid products in form of liquid food preparations. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for mixing and filling liquid food preparations in consumer containers, where the products are comprised of at least two different liquid constituents. The invention also provides an apparatus for mixing and filling the liquid food preparations in consumer containers and a plant comprising said filling apparatus.
  • Production of dairy products is regulated in several countries. Such regulations may for instance dictate if it is allowed or required to add a certain additive to a product. Furthermore, such regulations could stipulate that the nutrition facts on a food package must be accurate and/or not deviate from the given information by more than a minimum amount. An example of such a regulation is that it is a governmental requirement in Sweden to add fat-soluble vitamins A and D to milk products having a reduced fat content. On the other hand, such additions could be prohibited in other countries.
  • Dairy products are typically prepared in large tanks. The ingredients are added under stirring. In case of a product change where production of a product containing a particular additive should be changed to production of a similar product not containing the additive, a large amount of product preparation containing decreasing amounts of the additive will be obtained.
  • This product preparation has to be discarded as the content of additive does not fulfil requirements of the product specifications for the products before and after the change.
  • a fruit yoghurt is comprised of two main constituents, namely a basic yoghurt preparation and a flavouring additive.
  • a basic yoghurt preparation is a basic yoghurt preparation and a flavouring additive.
  • common flavouring additives are fruit and/or berry preserves, coffee preparations and chocolate preparations.
  • flavoured yoghurt types are prepared, the two main constituents are typically combined in large tanks under stirring. The process may be batch-wise or continuous.
  • WO 2007/039074 A1 describes a machine for filling containers, in which each dispensing head comprises at least two ports, which are connected to respective ducts for feeding different liquids, and is provided with means for controlling the flow of the ducts which are controlled by automatic control means which act as a function of the quantity of the individual portions of the different liquids that are meant to be introduced in a container, and are adapted to produce the sequential opening of only one of the ports so as to fill each container by means of preset portions of liquids which access sequentially the container.
  • US 2009/0236007 A1 describes a method and apparatus for filling beverage bottles, in a beverage bottling plant, with a beverage material comprising a carbonated water component and a liquid flavoring component, and method and apparatus for filling containers, in a container filling plant, with a material comprising a first ingredient and a second ingredient.
  • the present invention provides an apparatus for mixing and filling a liquid food preparation into a closable container, said liquid food preparation comprising a mixture of a primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient, said apparatus comprising a tank for storing said primary ingredient, and a mixing chamber where there is an opening enabling passage of a liquid from said tank to said mixing chamber, and wherein there is a means for preventing liquid food preparation from moving from said mixing chamber through said opening back into said tank, said mixing chamber comprising a lower part having an outlet, and, and said mixing chamber having an inlet for adding said secondary ingredient, wherein the apparatus comprises a means for injecting said secondary ingredient through said inlet into said mixing chamber.
  • the present invention provides a method for mixing and filling a liquid food preparation into a closable container, said liquid food preparation comprising a mixture of a primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient, said method comprising the steps of:
  • the present invention provides method for changing production of a first liquid food preparation comprising a primary ingredient and a first secondary ingredient to a second liquid food production comprising said primary ingredient and a second secondary ingredient when carrying out the method of the second aspect, and subsequently filling said second liquid food product into a second closable container, comprising the steps of:
  • the present invention provides a system for carrying out the method of the third aspect, said system comprising
  • the invention provides a plant for producing a liquid food preparation, which plant comprises an apparatus according to said first aspect, and a system according to said fourth aspect.
  • the invention provides an apparatus (200) for mixing and filling a liquid food preparation into a closable container (236b), said liquid food preparation comprising a mixture of a primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient, said apparatus (200) comprising a tank (201) for storing said primary ingredient, and a mixing chamber (228) where there is an opening (215) enabling passage of a liquid from said tank (201) to said mixing chamber (228), and wherein there is a means (216) for preventing liquid food preparation from moving from said mixing chamber (228) through said opening (215) back into said tank (201), said mixing chamber (228) comprising a lower part (230) having an outlet (232), and, and said mixing chamber (228) having an inlet (210) for adding said secondary ingredient, wherein the apparatus (200) comprises a means (212) for injecting said secondary ingredient through said inlet (210) into said mixing chamber (228).
  • liquid food preparation may in principle relate to any kind of liquid food preparation, such as a milk product, a yoghurt, a fruit juice, a vegetable oil, an intermediate food preparation which is intended to be further processed or a probiotic food preparation.
  • liquid food preparations for which the present invention is applicable are all comprised of a primary ingredient and at least one secondary ingredient which are mixed together in a final step before packaging.
  • the term "primary ingredient” relates to an ingredient constituting at least 50 %, preferably at least 80 % and more preferably at least 90 % of the final liquid food preparation.
  • the term “secondary ingredient” relates to an ingredient constituting at most 50 %, and preferably at most 80%, more preferably at most 90 % of the final product.
  • the liquid food product is a flavoured youghurt
  • the primary ingredient is a plain yoghurt preparation
  • the secondary ingredient is a fruit preserve, fruit base or another flavouring additive.
  • the liquid food product may be a fruit juice
  • the primary ingredient may be water and the secondary ingredient concentrated fruit juice.
  • the present invention is not restricted to yoghurt and fruit juices but is applicable to all situations where a liquid food preparation is prepared by mixing a primary and a secondary ingredient.
  • closable container or “closable package” relates to any kind of consumer container suitable for a liquid food preparation, such as carton containers, plastic containers, glass containers or metal containers. Other types of suitable containers such as flexible pouches may also be used.
  • the term "mixing chamber” relates to a cavity which may function as a static mixer when a liquid ingredient is injected in said cavity.
  • the skilled person knows about such static mixers and is capable of designing a suitable mixing chamber after having studied this description. It is advantageous that the mixing chamber has about the same volume as the type of closable container that is used for packaging the liquid food preparation.
  • the term "means for injecting” relates to any device that can be used for injecting a specific amount of a certain preparation.
  • a means is a piston having the same cross-section as the inlet, which piston is moved forward by any suitable driving mechanism, such as a motor.
  • said means for injecting is capable of continuously injecting said preparation and could then be a pump.
  • said means (216) for preventing liquid food preparation from moving from said mixing chamber (228) back into tank (201) is a valve.
  • valve relates to a valve in its broadest sense and includes conventional valves as well as sliding lids. Preferably all valves used in connection with the present invention are remotely controlled, for instance by a computer means. As valves suitable for being used in connection with a liquid food preparation are well-known and commercially available, it is easy for the skilled person to find a suitable valve when carrying out the present invention.
  • said inlet (210) is located adjacent to said opening (215).
  • said means (216) for preventing liquid food preparation from moving from said mixing chamber (228) back to tank (201) is a screen, or a grid.
  • the liquid food product and the primary ingredient are viscous, such as a fruit yoghurt or a base yoghurt, it could be sufficient to arrange a screen or a grid between the mixing chamber (228) and the tank (201) in order to prevent back flow. It could also be sufficient to arrange a screen or a grid between the mixing chamber (228) and the tank (201) when both the primary and the secondary ingredient are continuously forwarded into the mixing chamber (228).
  • valve (238) in said lower part above said opening (232).
  • valve (214) separating said inlet (210) from said mixing chamber (228), and optionally, in case there is another inlet (222), a valve (226) separating inlet (222) from mixing chamber (228).
  • the inlet means (210, 222) are adapted for receiving a plurality of different secondary ingredients.
  • a means (239) for connecting said outlet (232) to a conduit (240) leading to a disposal system there is a means (239) for connecting said outlet (232) to a conduit (240) leading to a disposal system.
  • a means could be a three-way valve where branch goes to the filling of the closable container and one branch leads to the disposal system.
  • said means could be a device such as a robot that temporarily connects the conduit (240) leading to the disposal system to said outlet (232).
  • the present invention provides a method for mixing and filling a liquid food preparation into a closable container (236b), said liquid food preparation comprising a mixture of a primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient, said method comprising the steps of:
  • the liquid food preparation is transferred to said closable container (236b) by adding another amount A of said primary ingredient through said opening (215), thereby pressing said liquid food preparation out through said outlet (232).
  • the present invention provides a method for changing production of a first liquid food preparation comprising a primary ingredient and a first secondary ingredient to a second liquid food production comprising said primary ingredient and a second secondary ingredient when carrying out the method of said second aspect, and subsequently filling said second liquid food product into a second closable container (236c), comprising the steps of:
  • the intermediate liquid food preparation is discarded by ejecting it through said conduit (240) leading to a disposal system using said means (239) for connecting said outlet (232) to the conduit (240).
  • the intermediate liquid food preparation is added to a closable container of the same type as the second or first closable containers (236b, 236c) and that this container is discarded.
  • the present invention provides a system for carrying out the method of any of claims second and third aspects, said system comprising
  • the term "source” relates to any kind of source for providing an ingredient, such as a tank or a production line where the ingredient is produced.
  • the ingredient is a fermented milk product such as yoghurt, sour cream, creme Thall, or sour milk
  • the source could be a process line for producing such an ingredient.
  • the ingredient is a flavouring ingredient that has not been produced in proximity to the production site
  • the source could be a tank. In this case the tank is regularly supplied with that ingredient.
  • Typical examples of ingredients of this type are fruit preserves and bases, berry preserves and bases and other flavouring additives of any kind.
  • pumping means relates to any kind of pumping means that is suitable and acceptable for pumping a liquid food preparation.
  • all pumping means included in the system of the invention are remotely controlled by a computer means.
  • pumping means are well-known in the art, it is easy for the skilled person to find a suitable and commercially available pumping means when carrying out the present invention.
  • the term "computer means” relates to a computer means suitable for controlling the equipment needed to automatically carry out the method of the present invention.
  • Computer systems suitable for controlling process equipment in general and in particular process equipment for producing liquid food preparations are well-known in the art and it is easy for the skilled person to find a suitable such computer system when wanting to carry out the present invention.
  • the term "transport means” relates to a means for transporting empty packages to a filling position adjacent to outlet 232, and filled packages from said position adjacent to outlet 232.
  • said packages are transported stepwise so that the packages are filled when they are standing still.
  • the transport means is a transport belt or similar adapted for stepwise motion.
  • the transport means is preferably remotely controlled by said computer means.
  • Such transport means are well-known in the art and commercially available, and it should be easy for the skilled person to obtain such a transport means when carrying out the present invention.
  • the term "input means” relates to a means for submitting information and commands to said computer means.
  • the input means is a keypad.
  • the key pad only comprises numerical keys, but in other embodiments, the key pad may also comprise letter keys.
  • the input means could be a connection to a computer network, such as the internet.
  • Such input means are well-known in the art and commercially available. It should therefore be easy for the skilled person to obtain such an input means when carrying out the present invention.
  • the present invention provides a plant (300) for producing a liquid food preparation, which comprises an apparatus (142, 200) according to the first aspect, and a system according to the fourth aspect.
  • Figure 1 discloses a simplified outline of a typical plant for producing fruit yoghurt according to the state of the art.
  • a basic yoghurt preparation not containing any flavouring ingredients is added through conduit 12 to a large tank 10.
  • Tank 10 contains stirring means (not shown).
  • Flavouring ingredients, such as fruit or berry preserves, may be added through conduits 14 or 16.
  • the resulting mixture is stirred in order to obtain a homogenous final product.
  • This final product is fed out from the tank 10 through conduit 18 to a packaging unit 20, where it is filled in closable packages.
  • the supply of the first flavouring ingredient is interrupted, and the supply of the second flavouring ingredient is initiated.
  • the tank 10 contains yoghurt comprising two flavouring ingredients where the content of the first ingredient is decreasing and the content of the second is increasing.
  • Such yoghurt containing mixed flavouring additives cannot be sold on the market and is consequently discarded.
  • the discarded amounts of such intermediate yoghurt could be substantial when large tanks 10 are used. Accordingly, it is important to find ways to minimize the discarded amounts.
  • FIG. 2 shows an overview of a system according to the present invention for producing and filling a liquid food preparation comprising a primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient.
  • the system comprises sources 100, 102, 104 for providing ingredients.
  • These sources 100, 102, 104 may be tanks for storing said ingredients, but they may also independent of each other be process lines for manufacturing an ingredient to be included in the final liquid food preparation. It should be noted that it is possible to include more such sources than is shown in the figures. All three sources 100, 102, 104 may comprise sensor means 146, 148, 150 measuring the amount of corresponding ingredients in the sources, and this information is transferred to computer means 144.
  • a liquid food preparation having a high viscosity such as a fermented milk product
  • the source may be a conventional process line for processing and fermenting raw milk in order to obtain a fermented milk product having a specific fat content, such as yoghurt, sour milk, sour cream, cremeuddle etc.
  • Liquid food preparations that could be produced by the present system, apparatus and method do not have to include any milk-based constituents at all.
  • the present figures are based on production of milk-based liquid food products, and in particular viscous milk-based liquid food products, such as those mentioned above, and in particular yoghurt containing a flavouring ingredient such as a fruit or berry preserve.
  • Source 100 is a tank for storing or alternatively a process line for providing said primary ingredient.
  • the primary ingredient is the main ingredient of the liquid food preparation and typically makes up more than 50 %, preferably more than 80 %, still more preferably 90 % of the finished product.
  • a typical primary ingredient is plain yoghurt having a specific fat content and not containing any extra additives.
  • the primary ingredient is transported out into conduit 106 using pump 108.
  • Conduit 106 directs the primary ingredient to one or more units 142 for further processing.
  • Figure 2 only shows one such unit 142. However, it should be clear to the skilled person that several such units could be included in parallel.
  • Three-way valve 110 directs the primary ingredient into conduit 124 and subsequently into unit 142, and more specifically into tank 126.
  • Said tank 126 has a sensor 128 for monitoring the amount of the primary ingredient in tank 126.
  • Information from sensor 128 is forwarded to computer means 144 or an operator.
  • the operator may remotely control all of the above mentioned process equipment.
  • computer means 144 is, among all, set up to control pump 108 and valve 110 in order to maintain a predetermined amount of primary ingredient in tank 126.
  • the primary ingredient is then forwarded to a mixing chamber 138 where it is mixed with at least one secondary ingredient.
  • Said secondary ingredient is added from an inlet 132, 136.
  • Two such inlets are shown in Figure 1 although it is not necessary to include two or more such inlets in order to carry out the invention.
  • One such inlet 132 is necessary in order to carry out the present invention.
  • the valves which preferably are remotely controlled by the computer means 144, ensure that only one kind of second ingredient at a time is forwarded to inlet means 132.
  • Figures 2 and 3 both show two inlets but it is of course possible to include further inlets as well as to include only one inlet.
  • the secondary ingredient is obtained from one of sources 102 and 104.
  • the secondary ingredient of source 102 is transported out into conduit 112 using pump 114.
  • Conduit 112 directs the secondary ingredient to one or more units 142 for further processing.
  • Figure 2 only shows one such unit 142.
  • Three-way valve 116 directs the secondary ingredient into conduit 130 and subsequently into unit 142, and more specifically into inlet 132.
  • the secondary ingredient of source 104 is transported out into conduit 118 using pump 120.
  • Conduit 118 directs the secondary ingredient to one or more units 142 for further processing.
  • Figure 2 only shows one such unit 142. However, it should be clear to the skilled person that several such units could be included in parallel.
  • Three-way valve 122 directs the secondary ingredient into conduit 134 in the direction of unit 142.
  • Figure 2 discloses some further embodiments of the invention that could be regarded as optional. Accordingly, the secondary ingredient originating from source 104 could either be directed towards inlet 132 (in addition to the secondary ingredient from source 102) or towards inlet 136.
  • the embodiment of figure 2 includes both these options but it is of course sufficient and within the scope of the present invention to choose only one of these options.
  • conduit 134 leads to a three-way valve 123. From three-way valve 123, there is a conduit 146 to inlet 132 and a conduit 148 to inlet 136. As already mentioned, it is possible to allow conduit 134 to go directly to only one of inlet 132 or inlet 136.
  • the secondary product or products are injected into mixing chamber 138 where the primary product is mixed with the secondary product(s). Subsequently, the final liquid food preparation is forwarded to packaging site 140 where it is filled into closable containers.
  • pumps 114, 120, and valves 116, 122, 146 are remotely controlled by an operator or, more preferably, by computer means 144.
  • the primary ingredient is forwarded to tank 126, 201 through conduit 124, 202.
  • tank 126, 201 is equipped with a sensor 128, 204 monitoring the amount of the primary ingredient in the tank 126, 201.
  • a sensor 128, 204 monitoring the amount of the primary ingredient in the tank 126, 201.
  • In the lower end of tank 126, 201 there is at least one opening 215 to the mixing chamber 138, 228.
  • the means may be a preferably remotely controlled valve, or a preferably remotely controlled lid that temporarily could close opening 215, or similar.
  • the means 216 could simply be a screen or a grid.
  • inlet 132, 136, 210, 222 there is at least one, but sometimes two or more inlets 132, 136, 210, 222 for leading secondary ingredients into the mixing chamber 138, 228.
  • This inlet or inlets 210, 222 is/are located at a distance d from opening 215.
  • d is typically small and the inlet(s) 210, 222 is/are typically located adjacent to said opening.
  • means 216 is a screen or a grid, d is typically larger in order to minimize the risk that secondary ingredient could reach tank 201. Accordingly the inlet(s) 210, 222 is/are typically located near the centre of the mixing chamber 228.
  • inlet 210, 222 there are preferably remotely controlled valves or a lids 214, 226 capable of temporarily sealing off the inlet(s) 210, 222 from the mixing chamber 228.
  • a lids 214, 226 capable of temporarily sealing off the inlet(s) 210, 222 from the mixing chamber 228.
  • outlet 232 In the lower part 230 of the mixing chamber 228, there is an outlet 232.
  • said lower part 230 also contains a valve 238 capable of at least partially closing outlet 232.
  • Inlet(s) 210, 222 are connected to sources of secondary ingredients which are forwarded to the inlet(s) 210, 222 by one or more conduits 206a, 206b, 218a, 218b, which optionally are branched in order to render it possible to include a multitude of different secondary ingredients.
  • each conduit 206a, 206b, 218a, 218b could be temporarily sealed off by preferable remotely controlled valves 208a, 208b, 220a, 220b.
  • each inlet 210, 222 comprises an injection means 212, 224 such as a piston for injecting secondary product into the mixing chamber 228.
  • the liquid food preparation is produced by forcing a specific amount of primary ingredient from tank 201 into the mixing chamber 228. Subsequently or simultaneously, a specific amount of secondary ingredient is injected into the primary product from the inlet(s) 210, 222. Finally, the mixed and finished liquid food preparation is forwarded out through outlet 232 by forcing another portion of said primary ingredient into the mixing chamber 228.
  • the production process may be facilitated by closing valve(s)/lid(s) 216, 226 and opening means 216 and 238 when forcing a specific amount of primary product into the mixing chamber 228 in the same time as a finished preparation is forced out through opening 232, especially if the primary ingredient and the finished liquid food preparation are viscous.
  • injection means 212, 222, means 214, 216, 226, valves 208a, 208b, 220a, 220b, and 238 are all remotely controlled and still more preferable remotely controlled by computer means 144.
  • Said transport means 234 is typically a transport belt or a similar arrangement and is adapted for stepwise transport of closable containers 236a, 236b, 236c in such a way that a closable container 236b is transported into filling position and remains there during filling of liquid food preparation.
  • the transport means 234 is remotely controlled by computer means 144.
  • the conduit selected from conduits 206a, 206b, 218a, 218b containing the secondary ingredient is closed by closing a suitable valve selected from 208a, 208b, 220a, 220b.
  • the second secondary ingredient is forwarded into one of inlets 210, 222 from a suitable conduit selected from conduits 206a, 206b, 218a, 218b, by opening a suitable valve selected from 208a, 208b, 220a, 220b.
  • the last portion of the first liquid food preparation is forwarded out through outlet 232 and into a closable container in the same time as a new portion of the primary ingredient is forwarded into the mixing chamber.
  • the second secondary ingredient together with small amounts of the first secondary ingredient is injected into the mixing chamber from one of said inlets 210, 222, thereby obtaining an intermediate liquid food preparation.
  • This intermediate liquid food preparation is forced out through outlet 232 by forwarding another portion of the primary ingredient into the mixing chamber 228.
  • the intermediate liquid food preparation is filled into a closable container followed by disposal of that particular container. This disposal operation is not disclosed in detail in this application.
  • the outlet 232 is connected by a connecting means 239 to a conduit 240 leading to a sewage disposal system.
  • a connecting means could be a valve in connection with outlet 232.
  • it could be robot or similar set up to connect conduit 240 to outlet 232.
  • Figure 4 discloses a simplified overview of a production plant 300 containing a system according to the present invention which in turn contains an apparatus according to the present invention.
  • the skilled person realizes that the apparatus, system and plant of the present invention can occur in many different variants and embodiments.

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  1. Vorrichtung (200) zum Mischen und Einfüllen einer flüssigen Lebensmittelzubereitung in einen verschließbaren Behälter (236b), wobei die flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung ein Gemisch aus einer primären Zutat und einer sekundären Zutat umfasst, wobei die Vorrichtung (200) einen Tank (201) umfasst, um die primäre Zutat zu lagern, und eine Mischkammer (228), die eine Öffnung (215) aufweist, die das Durchfließen einer Flüssigkeit aus diesem Tank (201) in die Mischkammer (228) ermöglicht, und worin ein Mittel (216) vorhanden ist, um zu verhindern, dass die flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung sich aus der Mischkammer (228) durch die Öffnung (215) zurück in den Tank (201) bewegt, wobei die Mischkammer (228) einen unteren Teil (230) umfasst, der einen Auslass (232) aufweist, und, und diese Mischkammer (228) einen Einlass (210) aufweist, um die sekundäre Zutat zuzugeben, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung (200) ein Mittel (212) zum Einspritzen der sekundären Zutat durch den Einlass (210) in die Mischkammer (228) aufweist.
  2. Vorrichtung (200) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Mittel (216) zum Verhindern, dass die flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung sich aus der Mischkammer (228) zurück in den Tank (201) bewegt, ein Ventil ist.
  3. Vorrichtung (200) nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Einlass (210) sich angrenzend an die Öffnung (215) befindet.
  4. Vorrichtung (200) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Mittel (216) zum Verhindern, dass die flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung sich aus der Mischkammer (228) zurück in den Tank (201) bewegt, ein Sieb oder ein Gitter ist.
  5. Vorrichtung (200) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich ein Ventil (238) in dem unteren Teil (230) über der Öffnung (232) befindet.
  6. Vorrichtung (200) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es mindestens einen weiteren Einlass (222) gibt, der ein Einspritzmittel (224) zum Einspritzen einer weiteren sekundären Zutat durch diesen Einlass (222) in die Mischkammer (228) umfasst.
  7. Vorrichtung (200) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ein Ventil (214) aufweist, das den Einlass (210) von der Mischkammer (228) trennt und optional, in einem Fall, in dem es einen weiteren Einlass (222) gibt, ein Ventil (226), das den Einlass (222) von der Mischkammer (228) trennt.
  8. Vorrichtung (200) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einlassmittel (210, 222) angepasst sind, um eine Vielzahl unterschiedlicher sekundärer Zutaten aufzunehmen.
  9. Vorrichtung (200) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ein Mittel (239) zum Verbinden des Auslasses (232) an eine Leitung (240) aufweist, die zu einem Entsorgungssystem führt.
  10. Verfahren zum Mischen und Einfüllen einer flüssigen Lebensmittelzubereitung in einen verschließbaren Behälter (236b), wobei die flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung ein Gemisch aus einer primären Zutat und einer sekundären Zutat umfasst, wobei das Verfahren die folgenden Schritte umfasst:
    a) Bereitstellen einer Menge A einer primären Zutat, und Bereitstellen einer Menge B einer sekundären Zutat, wobei A + B gleich dem oder etwas weniger als das Volumen des verschließbaren Behälters (236b) ist;
    b) Bereitstellen einer Mischkammer (228), die eine Öffnung (215), einen Einlass (210) und einen Auslass (232) aufweist;
    c) Zugeben der Menge A der primären Zutat in eine Mischkammer (228) durch die Öffnung (215);
    d) Einspritzen der Menge B der sekundären Zutat zu einer Mischkammer (228) durch die Öffnung (215), wodurch eine flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung erhalten wird; und
    e) Transferieren der flüssigen Lebensmittelzubereitung aus Schritt c) durch den Auslass (232) in den verschließbaren Behälter (236b).
  11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung in den verschließbaren Behälter (236b) transferiert wird, indem eine weitere Menge A der primären Zutat durch die Öffnung (215) zugegeben wird und dadurch die flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung durch den Auslass (232) herauspresst.
  12. Verfahren zum Ändern der Produktion einer ersten flüssigen Lebensmittelzubereitung, umfassend eine primäre Zutat und eine erste sekundäre Zutat, zu einer zweiten Produktion eines flüssigen Lebensmittels, das die primäre Zutat und eine zweite sekundäre Zutat umfasst, wenn das Verfahren nach Anspruch 10 ausgeführt wird, und das
    darauffolgende Abfüllen des zweiten flüssigen Lebensmittelprodukts in einen zweiten verschließbaren Behälter (236c), umfassend die folgenden Schritte:
    1) Ausführen der Schritte a)-d) des Verfahrens nach Anspruch 10, um eine erste flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung herzustellen;
    2) Transferieren der flüssigen Lebensmittelzubereitung in den verschließbaren Behälter durch Zugeben einer Menge A2 der primären Zutat durch die Öffnung (215), wodurch die erste flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung durch die Öffnung (232) herausgepresst wird;
    3) Einspritzen einer Menge B2 einer zweiten sekundären Zutat, wobei A2 + B2 gleich dem oder etwas weniger als das Volumen des zweiten verschließbaren Behälters (236c) ist, in die Mischkammer (228), wodurch eine flüssige Lebensmittel-Zwischenzubereitung hergestellt wird, die die primäre Zutat, Spuren der ersten sekundären Zutat und der zweiten Zutat umfasst;
    4) Auswerfen und Entsorgen der flüssigen Lebensmittel-Zwischenzubereitung durch Zugabe einer Menge A2 der primären Zutat durch die Öffnung (215), wodurch die erste flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung durch den Auslass (232) herausgepresst wird;
    5) Einspritzen einer Menge B2 der sekundären Zutat in die Mischkammer (228), wodurch die zweite flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung erhalten wird; und
    6) Transferieren der zweiten flüssigen Lebensmittelzubereitung in den zweiten verschließbaren Behälter (236c) durch Zugabe einer Menge A2 der primären Zutat durch die Öffnung (215), wodurch die erste flüssige Lebensmittelzubereitung durch den Auslass (232) herausgepresst wird.
  13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die flüssige Lebensmittel-Zwischenzubereitung entsorgt wird, indem sie durch die Leitung (240) ausgeworfen wird, die zu einem Entsorgungssystem führt, unter Verwendung des Mittels (239) zum Verbinden des Auslasses (232) mit der Leitung (240).
  14. Verfahren nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die flüssige Lebensmittel-Zwischenzubereitung in einen verschließbaren Behälter desselben Typs wie der zweite oder erste verschließbare Behälter (236b, 236c) gegeben wird, und dass dieser Behälter entsorgt wird.
  15. System zum Ausführen des Verfahrens eines der Ansprüche 10-14, wobei das System Folgendes umfasst:
    i) eine Vorrichtung (142, 200) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-9;
    ii) eine Quelle (100) zum Bereitstellen einer primären Zutat sowie Pumpmittel (108), Ventile (110) und Leitungen (106, 124) zum Führen der primären Zutat zu einem Tank (126, 201), der in der Vorrichtung (142, 200) enthalten ist;
    iii) eine Vielzahl Quellen (102, 104) zum Bereitstellen einer Vielzahl sekundärer Zutaten, ebenso wie Pumpmittel (114, 120), Ventile (116, 122) und Leitungen (112, 130, 118, 134, 146) zum Führen der sekundären Zutaten zu mindestens einem Einlass (132, 210), der in der Vorrichtung (142, 200) enthalten ist;
    iv) ein Transportmittel (140, 234);
    v) ein Einlassmittel (148); und
    vi) ein Computermittel (144) zum Steuern der Pumpen (108, 114, 120), der Ventile (110, 116, 122, 214, 216, 226, 238), der Mittel (212, 224) zum Einspritzen, des Mittels (239) zum Verbinden des Auslasses (232) an ein Entsorgungssystem, und der Transportmittel (140, 234) und zum Empfangen von Eingaben von einem Eingabemittel (148);
    wobei das Computermittel (144) eingestellt ist, um die Pumpe (108), das Ventil (110) und optional Mittel (216) auf eine Weise anzuweisen, dass eine Menge A einer primären Zutat zu einer Mischkammer (228) zugegeben wird;
    wobei das Computermittel Mittel (144) eingestellt ist, um die Pumpe (114), das Ventil (116) und das Mittel (212) zum Einspritzen anzuweisen, dass eine Menge B einer sekundären Zutat in die Mischkammer (228) eingespritzt wird, wenn die Menge A der primären Zutat zu der Mischkammer (228) zugegeben wurde;
    wobei das Computermittel (144) eingestellt ist, um das Transportmittel (234) in eine Position zu bewegen, und um die Pumpe (108), das Ventil 110) und optional Mittel (216) auf eine Weise anzuweisen, dass eine Menge A einer primären Zutat zu einer Mischkammer (228) zugegeben wird; und im Falle eines Produktwechsels
    das Computermittel (144) eingestellt ist, um die Pumpen (114, 120), die Ventile (116, 122, 123) und die Mittel (212, 224) zum Einspritzen anzuweisen, dass eine Menge B einer zweiten sekundären Zutat in die Mischkammer (228) eingespritzt wird; wenn eine Menge A der primären Zutat in die Mischkammer (228) zugegeben wurde;
    wobei das Computermittel (144) eingestellt ist, um den Inhalt der Mischkammer (228) zu entsorgen, indem entweder das Mittel (239) angewiesen wird, den Auslass (232) mit der Entsorgungsleitung (240) zu verbinden oder
    den Inhalt in ein verschließbares Paket (236c) einzufüllen und das Transportmittel (234) angewiesen wird, dieses Paket zu entsorgen.
  16. Anlage (300) zum Herstellen einer flüssigen Lebensmittelzubereitung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie eine Vorrichtung (142, 200) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-9 umfasst, und ein System nach Anspruch 15.
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