GB2426696A - Beverage can inverting and cleaning apparatus - Google Patents

Beverage can inverting and cleaning apparatus Download PDF

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GB2426696A
GB2426696A GB0511149A GB0511149A GB2426696A GB 2426696 A GB2426696 A GB 2426696A GB 0511149 A GB0511149 A GB 0511149A GB 0511149 A GB0511149 A GB 0511149A GB 2426696 A GB2426696 A GB 2426696A
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Paul Robert Framingham
Ian Colin Claxton
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MECATEC SERVICES Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/08—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks
    • B08B9/20—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought
    • B08B9/42—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/08—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks
    • B08B9/20—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought
    • B08B9/28—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought the apparatus cleaning by splash, spray, or jet application, with or without soaking
    • B08B9/30—Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought the apparatus cleaning by splash, spray, or jet application, with or without soaking and having conveyors

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Abstract

An apparatus for inverting and cleaning beverage cans of varying sizes and made from steel or aluminium, comprises a perforated acetyl belt on which the cans are supported. Whilst supported thereon the cans are inverted and pass over a series of manifolds of ionised air and are then returned to the upright position. The cans are held in place on the belt by suction induced by 3 vacuum fans, and permanent ceramic magnets. Under the apparatus are catch trays to catch debris from the cans, and the exhaust ducts of the fans are provided with filters.

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MEC-A-TEC SERVICES LTD
MASS CAN INVERTER & CAN CLEANER
Description
Background:
A conventional can cleaning system uses water and single lane gravity track work.
The drawbacks with this system are; the usage of water, potential bacterial growth, suitability and adjust times for different can sizes and poor operating efficiency.
Problem: To overcome the drawbacks an adjusting mechanism has been designed to cater for all can sizes and a mass air cleaning system.
Essential Features: This unit is designed to convey beverage cans of varying diameters and height in steel or aluminium, in mass, with increased line hygiene and efficiency,
Introduction to the Drawing:
Schematic drawing, reference, J34 16/016, is of side elevation view, showing the principle used to invert and clean empty cans in mass formation.
Particular Example:
Inverting the cans I 8Odegrees with open end downward and conveying them over a series of ionised air manifolds, then revert 1 80degrees so the open end is upward and continue conveyance in mass. (See Drawing J3416/016)

Claims (1)

  1. MIEC-A-TEC SERVICES LTD
    MASS CAN INVERTER & CAN CLEANER Claim This unit is designed to convey beverage cans of varying diameters and height in steel or aluminium in mass using a perforated acetyl belt.
    Inverting them 1 8Odegrees with open end downward, in this orientation convey them over a series of ionised air manifolds then revert 1 8Odegrees so the open end is upward and continue conveyance in mass.
    Can's are held in position by 3 vacuum fans and permanent ceramic magnets.
    Vacuum fans have filters fitted in their exhaust ducts so not to release any debris into the atmosphere.
    Catch trays are positioned between ionising manifold to catch any debris from the cans. z
GB0511149A 2005-06-01 2005-06-01 Beverage can inverting and cleaning apparatus Withdrawn GB2426696A (en)

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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WO2010130373A1 (en) * 2009-05-12 2010-11-18 Khs Gmbh Method and device for internally cleaning cans having corresponding openings
US20170368583A1 (en) * 2015-09-08 2017-12-28 Sapporo Holdings Limited Foreign body removing method and foreign body removing device

Citations (6)

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US3863658A (en) * 1972-06-23 1975-02-04 K I C Inc Empty container washer
US4136767A (en) * 1976-11-12 1979-01-30 The Sardee Corporation Vacuum operated can-conveying and can-uprighting apparatus
US4313767A (en) * 1979-12-04 1982-02-02 American Can Company Method and apparatus for cleaning containers with an ionized gas blast
US5271164A (en) * 1991-09-11 1993-12-21 Daiwa Can Company Method and apparatus for drying containers
GB2290221A (en) * 1994-06-15 1995-12-20 Coca Cola & Schweppes Beverage Apparatus for handling and/or cleansing tubular articles
GB2327597A (en) * 1997-07-17 1999-02-03 William Hodgkinson A can assembly line characterised by the use of ionised air for cleaning the cans

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3863658A (en) * 1972-06-23 1975-02-04 K I C Inc Empty container washer
US4136767A (en) * 1976-11-12 1979-01-30 The Sardee Corporation Vacuum operated can-conveying and can-uprighting apparatus
US4313767A (en) * 1979-12-04 1982-02-02 American Can Company Method and apparatus for cleaning containers with an ionized gas blast
US5271164A (en) * 1991-09-11 1993-12-21 Daiwa Can Company Method and apparatus for drying containers
GB2290221A (en) * 1994-06-15 1995-12-20 Coca Cola & Schweppes Beverage Apparatus for handling and/or cleansing tubular articles
GB2327597A (en) * 1997-07-17 1999-02-03 William Hodgkinson A can assembly line characterised by the use of ionised air for cleaning the cans

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2010130373A1 (en) * 2009-05-12 2010-11-18 Khs Gmbh Method and device for internally cleaning cans having corresponding openings
US8864912B2 (en) 2009-05-12 2014-10-21 Khs Gmbh Method and device for internally cleaning cans having corresponding openings
US20170368583A1 (en) * 2015-09-08 2017-12-28 Sapporo Holdings Limited Foreign body removing method and foreign body removing device

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