EP2748103A1 - Machine de remplissage permettant de désinfecter une ligne d'alimentation en boisson - Google Patents

Machine de remplissage permettant de désinfecter une ligne d'alimentation en boisson

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EP2748103A1
EP2748103A1 EP13737400.5A EP13737400A EP2748103A1 EP 2748103 A1 EP2748103 A1 EP 2748103A1 EP 13737400 A EP13737400 A EP 13737400A EP 2748103 A1 EP2748103 A1 EP 2748103A1
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lever mechanism
nozzle
guide
bottle
lowering
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Luca Ferrarini
Vittorio BELLINI
Dino RALLI
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GEA Procomac SpA
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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
    • B67C3/001—Cleaning of filling devices
    • B67C3/002—Cleaning of filling devices using cups or dummies to be placed under the filling heads
    • B67C3/004—Cleaning of filling devices using cups or dummies to be placed under the filling heads permanently attached to the filling machine and movable between a rest and a working position

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  • the present invention relates to a filling machine for sanitizing a beverage feed line.
  • a filling machine comprising a rotating carousel equipped with gripping means that enable a bottle to be positioned under a nozzle for introducing the beverage is well known.
  • the nozzle and a beverage feed line must undergo a sanitization treatment in order to ensure maximum hygiene.
  • a dummy bottle is positioned under the nozzle; subsequently, a heated sanitizing liquid is introduced along the beverage feed line.
  • This sanitizing liquid is introduced along the feed line and it subsequently flows through the nozzle into the dummy bottle before being evacuated from the latter by means of a special conduit.
  • the passage of the heated liquid thus makes it possible to carry out a periodic sanitization cycle.
  • the dummy bottle is placed out of the way in a rest position and is positioned under the nozzle so that the sanitization treatment can be carried out.
  • this deviation mainly depends on the rotation speed of the carousel and it is evident that the carousel must be able to operate at different rotation speeds.
  • a constraint that must be taken into account at the design stage is tied to the necessity of inserting the dummy bottle between the nozzle and the bottle gripping means (which normally grip the bottle by the neck). This constraint thus obliges designers to maintain a greater distance than a minimum value between the nozzle and the bottle.
  • the technical task at the basis of the present invention is to propose a filling machine which enable the above-mentioned minimum distance to be minimized while at the same time optimizing the mechanics and components of the machine (thereby making it possible to reduce manufacturing and maintenance costs).
  • the reference number 1 indicates a filling machine for introducing a beverage into a bottle or an analogous container.
  • the filling machine 1 comprises a rotating carousel 10.
  • the rotating carousel 10 rotates around a rotation axis that is fixed in space.
  • the carousel 10 can typically rotate around said axis at a predetermined, adjustable rotation speed.
  • the carousel 1 in turn comprises at least a first filling station 2.
  • the filling station 2 comprises a first nozzle 21 .
  • the first nozzle 21 typically defines a beverage filling tap or valve.
  • the filling station 2 further comprises a line 22 for feeding a fluid to the first nozzle 21 .
  • the line 22 is the beverage feed line.
  • the carousel 1 further comprises a sanitization system 3 for sanitizing at least a portion of the line 22 feeding the first nozzle 21 .
  • the sanitization system 3 comprises a dummy bottle 30 which is movable between a first position in which it is operatively associated with the first nozzle 21 (see figure 3) and a second position in which it is away from the first nozzle 21 (see figure 1 ). In the first position the dummy bottle 30 is sealed tight with the first nozzle 21 , thus avoiding leaks of a fluid which passes from feed line 22 to the dummy bottle 30 or vice-versa.
  • the dummy bottle 30 is coupled with a support 603 which is introduced at least partially inside the dummy bottle 30 so as to act as a cap for the dummy bottle 30.
  • the support 603 is shaped like a bottom end of the first nozzle 21 .
  • the support 603 is solidly joined to a rotating platform 604 of the carousel 10.
  • the dummy bottle 30 is shaped like a cup with an opening typically turned upward.
  • the dummy bottle 30 conveniently comprises a seal suitable for forming a seal with the first nozzle 21 .
  • the seal is located inside the cup of the dummy bottle 30.
  • the sanitization system 3 comprises means for supplying a sanitization fluid (the sanitizing action can also be a sterilizing one) which can be placed in fluid communication with said feed line 22.
  • Said sanitization fluid is preferably steam.
  • the steam performs an action of sanitizing (preferably sterilizing) the parts it is in contact with.
  • the first filling station 2 assumes a production configuration in which the dummy bottle 30 is in the second position and in which the feed line 22 is intended to convey a beverage to the first nozzle 21 .
  • the first nozzle 21 delivers the beverage to the bottle (this production configuration is illustrated by way of example in figure 1 ).
  • this production configuration is illustrated by way of example in figure 1 .
  • the first filling station 2 assumes a configuration of sanitizing the feed line 22 and the first nozzle 21 ; in this configuration the dummy bottle 30 is in the first position and the steam supply means are in fluid communication with the feed line 22 and the dummy bottle 30 (this sanitization configuration is illustrated by way of example in figure 3).
  • the dummy bottle 30 is advantageously sealed tight with the first nozzle 21 .
  • the steam is transferred from the dummy bottle 30 to the feed line 22 (but this solution is not the preferred one) or else it is transferred from the feed line 22 to the dummy bottle 30 (in the latter case the supply means comprise a valve for introducing the steam; for example, the valve is upstream of the portion of the feed line 22 illustrated in the figures).
  • the carousel 10 comprises means 8 for lowering/raising the dummy bottle 30. The lowering and raising of the dummy bottle 30 typically occurs relative to the first nozzle 21 .
  • the carousel 10 comprises means 4 for gripping a bottle.
  • the gripping means 4 are movable between a raised position (figure 1 ) and a lowered position (figure 2). These lowered and raised positions are conveniently determined relative to the first nozzle 21 (as can be seen by comparing figures 1 and 2, in figure 1 the gripping means 4 are closer than in figure 2 to an imaginary horizontal plane passing through the first nozzle 21 ) and possibly also relative to the dummy bottle 30.
  • La rotating carousel 10 comprises means 9 for lowering/raising the gripping means 4 relative to the first nozzle 21 (and possibly relative to the dummy bottle 30).
  • the means 8 for lowering/raising the dummy bottle 30 and the means 9 for lowering/raising the gripping means 4 comprise a common actuator (typically a first actuator lever mechanism 241 ) which activates both said means 9 for lowering/raising the gripping means 4 and said means 8 for lowering/raising the dummy bottle 30.
  • the means 8 and the means 9 can thus at least partly coincide. More in general, said lever mechanism 241 can be a kinematic mechanism.
  • a lowering of the dummy bottle 30 relative to the first nozzle 21 corresponds to a lowering of the gripping means 4 relative to the first nozzle 21 .
  • a raising of the dummy bottle 30 relative to the first nozzle 21 corresponds to a raising of the gripping means 4 relative to the first nozzle 21 .
  • Lowering the dummy bottle 30 enables the dummy bottle 30 to be disengaged from the support 603 and permits the subsequent translation (or more generally the subsequent movement) of the dummy bottle 30 under the first nozzle 21 .
  • the above-mentioned movements of the dummy bottle 30 are made possible by the fact that in the meantime the gripping means 4 have been lowered relative to the first nozzle 21 , leaving the trajectory clear. If the gripping means 4 were not lowered, they would impede above-mentioned movements with their presence.
  • the sanitization system 3 comprises a conduit 32 which is in fluid communication with the dummy bottle 30. In the sanitization configuration the passage of the sanitization fluid takes place in the conduit 32. Conveniently, the conduit 32 also supports the dummy bottle 30.
  • the sanitization fluid (typically steam) can come from the conduit 32, pass into the dummy bottle 30 and flow into the feed line 22 (in this case the steam supply means could deliver the steam along the conduit 32) or else follow an opposite direction (not a preferred solution).
  • the conduit 32 could therefore be a steam supply conduit or a steam discharge conduit relative to the dummy bottle 30.
  • the above-mentioned means 8 for lowering/raising the dummy bottle 30 comprise a first guide 25 relative to which said conduit 32 can translate.
  • said first guide 25 comprises a passage which the conduit 32 passes through.
  • said passage includes a main hole, extending from which there is at least one groove inside which a counter profile of the conduit 32 is inserted. This feature serves to exert an action on the conduit 32 such as to prevent rotation relative to the axis thereof.
  • the means 8 for lowering/raising the dummy bottle 30 relative to the first nozzle 21 coincide with means for lowering/raising the first guide 25 relative to the first nozzle 21 .
  • the above-mentioned first actuator lever mechanism 241 is operatively active on the first guide 25 so as to raise it and lower it.
  • said first lever mechanism 241 rotates around a hinge 607 (which is conveniently set at a fixed height, at least during the passage from the first to the second position of the dummy bottle 30; preferably the hinge 607 is constrained at said fixed height; in particular the vertical component of the distance between the hinge 607 and the first nozzle 21 remains fixed during the passage between the first and second positions of the dummy bottle 30).
  • a hinge 607 which is conveniently set at a fixed height, at least during the passage from the first to the second position of the dummy bottle 30; preferably the hinge 607 is constrained at said fixed height; in particular the vertical component of the distance between the hinge 607 and the first nozzle 21 remains fixed during the passage between the first and second positions of the dummy bottle 30).
  • the filling machine 1 comprises a first cam with which said first lever mechanism 241 is engageable; when said first lever mechanism 241 is engaged with the first cam, the rotation of the carousel 10 determines the sliding of a portion of the first lever mechanism 241 on said first cam, said first cam thus actuating said first lever mechanism 241 for raising and lowering the first guide 25.
  • the first cam is therefore external to the carousel 10.
  • the first lever mechanism 241 comprises a block 245, protruding from which there is an appendage 246 intended to cooperate with the first cam.
  • the first cam can be moved (typically translated) between at least two positions, one in which it is disengaged from the first lever mechanism 241 (when it is not desired to carry out a sanitization cycle) and one in which it is engaged with the first lever mechanism 241 (to carry out a sanitization cycle).
  • the means 9 for lowering/raising the gripping means also comprise a bracket 23 for supporting the gripping means 4.
  • the gripping means 4 comprise a clamp.
  • the gripping means 4 are removably constrained to the bracket 23.
  • the means 9 for lowering/raising the gripping means comprise a second lever mechanism 242 which connects said first lever mechanism 241 to the bracket 23.
  • the first and the second lever mechanism 241 , 242 together define an articulated arm 24.
  • the first lever mechanism 241 determines a lowering or raising of:
  • first hinge 605 directly connects said block 245 (as previously defined) and said first guide 25.
  • second hinge 606 directly connects said block 245 and the second lever mechanism 242.
  • the filling machine 1 comprises a second guide 60 along which said bracket 23 slides and which extends from the bottom up (typically vertically).
  • the bracket 23 moves along the second guide 60 when the gripping means 4 move between the raised position and the lowered position.
  • the second guide 60 is rotatably constrained to the first lever mechanism 241 .
  • an upper portion of said second guide 60 is rotatably constrained to the first lever mechanism 241 (in particular it is rotatably constrained to the block 245).
  • the first lever mechanism 241 is rotatably constrained to the first guide 25 in a first zone and to the second guide 60 in a second zone. Conveniently, the first lever mechanism 241 is constrained to the second guide 60 at said hinge 607.
  • the filling machine 1 comprises means 50 for holding the gripping means 4 in the raised position.
  • the holding means 50 comprise magnetic means 5.
  • the magnetic means 5 comprise a first and a second element 51 ,52 which in at least one operating mode exert an action of reciprocal attraction.
  • the magnetic means 5 comprise a permanent magnet.
  • the first and second element 51 , 52 are two magnets facing each other with two opposite poles. In a non- preferred embodiment only one of the two elements 51 , 52 could be a magnet, while the other could be an element that is sensitive to the action of attraction of the magnetic field (e.g. steel).
  • the action of attraction is stronger than at a greater distance.
  • the first element 51 is fixed to the bracket 23.
  • the second element 52 is fixed at an upper limit stop of the second guide 60.
  • the first and second elements 51 , 52 abut against each other.
  • the first and second elements 51 , 52 are spaced apart (so that their interaction is practically null).
  • the holding means 50 could comprise elastic means (unillustrated embodiment) which oppose the lowering of the gripping means 4.
  • the use of the magnetic means 5 is advantageous, however, since it renders said component particularly reliable even in the long term and does not require maintenance work (an elastic spring in fact requires a replacement schedule or at least a periodic inspection).
  • a further important advantage tied to the magnetic means 5 is that once the first and second elements 51 , 52 have been moved away, the magnetic force to be overcome is practically null, whereas in the case of the elastic force of a spring it would grow with increasing distances.
  • the filling machine 1 comprises a second filling station comprising a beverage delivery nozzle and a sanitization system in turn comprising a dummy bottle, the dummy bottle of the first filling station moving from the raised position to the lowered position independently of the movement of the dummy bottle of the second filling station.
  • a step of moving the dummy bottle 30 from a rest position to an operating position While the beverage is being delivered into a bottle to be filled in order to be sold, the dummy bottle 30 is in the rest condition. When it is necessary to perform a sanitization action, the dummy bottle 30 passes from the rest position (see figure 1 ) to the operating position (see figure 3).
  • the above-mentioned rest and operating positions were previously indicated respectively as the second and first position.
  • the sanitization action involves at least one portion of said beverage feed line 22 and said first nozzle 21 .
  • the dummy bottle 30 In the operating position the dummy bottle 30 is operatively associated with said first nozzle 21 ; in the rest position the dummy bottle 30 is away from said first nozzle 21 .
  • the step of moving the dummy bottle 30 from the rest position to the operating position comprises the steps of:
  • the method entails a step of passing a sanitization fluid (typically steam) inside said feed line 22 and inside said dummy bottle 30 operatively associated with the first nozzle 21 ; the steam performs a sterilization action.
  • a sanitization fluid typically steam
  • the method entails repositioning the dummy bottle 30 in the rest position. This step preferably entails performing the previously described operations in reverse. A move of the first lever mechanism 241 in a first direction of rotation corresponds to a raising of both the gripping means 4 and the dummy bottle 30 relative to the first nozzle 21 .
  • a move of the first lever mechanism 241 in a second direction of rotation, opposite to the first, corresponds to a lowering of both the gripping means 4 and the dummy bottle 30 relative to the first nozzle 21 .
  • the step of lowering the dummy bottle 30 comprises the step of activating an actuator (for example a first lever mechanism 241 ), which simultaneously determines the lowering (typically relative to the first nozzle 21 ) of the bottle gripping means 4. Conveniently, this causes the gripping means 4 to move outside the trajectory of the dummy bottle 30. Conveniently, the lowering of the gripping means 4 relative to the first nozzle 21 also entails lowering the gripping means 4 relative to the dummy bottle 30. Conveniently, the step of raising the dummy bottle 30 entails activating said actuator (for example, the first lever mechanism 241 ). The step of raising the dummy bottle 30 entails simultaneously raising the gripping means 4.
  • an actuator for example a first lever mechanism 241
  • the filling machine 1 comprises a carousel 10 to which the feed line 22, the first nozzle 21 and the dummy bottle 30 are constrained.
  • the step of activating the first lever mechanism 241 is advantageously achieved by means of a first cam, relative to which the first lever mechanism 241 is drawn in rotation by the carousel 10.
  • the first cam can advantageously be moved away so as not to come into contact with the first lever mechanism 241 during the rotation of the carousel 10.
  • the step of activating the first lever mechanism 241 determines a rotation of the latter, which in turn determines a movement of the second lever mechanism 242 hinged thereto and a lowering of the bracket 23 supporting the gripping means 4. For this reason, the bracket 23 is lowered along the second guide 20. The bracket 23 is thus lowered along a substantially vertical direction.
  • the step of activating the first lever mechanism 241 entails rotating the first lever mechanism 241 relative to said hinge 607, which is conveniently set at a fixed height.
  • This step entails lowering the first hinge
  • the step of rotating the first lever mechanism 241 relative to said hinge 607 set at a fixed height entails lowering the second hinge
  • the step of lowering the dummy bottle 30 entails overcoming the resistant action exerted by the holding means, in particular the holding action exerted by the magnetic means 5 which hold the gripping means 4 in the raised position.
  • the invention thus conceived enables many advantages to be obtained.
  • it makes it possible to optimize the components associated with the operation of the dummy bottle.
  • this manner of lowering the dummy bottle 30, an operation necessary to disengage it from the support 603 also enables the gripping means 4 to be lowered in such a way that they are not an obstacle to the movement of the dummy bottle 30.
  • the gripping means 4 be as close as possible to the first nozzle 21 in order to prevent the beverage from leaking outside the bottle supported by them, but their presence in proximity to the first nozzle 21 would constitute an obstacle to the movement of the dummy bottle 30.
  • the presence of the magnetic means 5 enables the bracket to be maintained in the raised position (even when the first cam is not in contact with the first lever mechanism 241 ) in an inexpensive manner, also reducing maintenance operations.

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  • Filling Of Jars Or Cans And Processes For Cleaning And Sealing Jars (AREA)
  • Basic Packing Technique (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne une machine de remplissage de bouteilles, de type à carrousel rotatif (10), comprenant une première station de remplissage (2) dotée d'une première buse (21), une ligne (22) permettant d'alimenter en boisson la première buse (21) et une bouteille vide (30) permettant de désinfecter la ligne d'alimentation (22), la bouteille vide (30) étant déplacée au moyen d'un mécanisme cinématique (241) qui déplace également une pince (4) afin de saisir la bouteille (7).
EP13737400.5A 2012-05-28 2013-05-27 Machine de remplissage permettant de désinfecter une ligne d'alimentation en boisson Active EP2748103B1 (fr)

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IT000034A ITPR20120034A1 (it) 2012-05-28 2012-05-28 Riempitrice e metodo per sanificare, in una riempitrice, una linea di alimentazione di una bevanda
PCT/IB2013/054375 WO2013179212A1 (fr) 2012-05-28 2013-05-27 Machine de remplissage permettant de désinfecter une ligne d'alimentation en boisson

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