WO2006072403A1 - Dispositif pour distribuer de facon uniforme un fluide gazeux - Google Patents

Dispositif pour distribuer de facon uniforme un fluide gazeux Download PDF

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WO2006072403A1
WO2006072403A1 PCT/EP2005/013876 EP2005013876W WO2006072403A1 WO 2006072403 A1 WO2006072403 A1 WO 2006072403A1 EP 2005013876 W EP2005013876 W EP 2005013876W WO 2006072403 A1 WO2006072403 A1 WO 2006072403A1
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Sabine Knauff
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Sig Technology Ag
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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
    • B65B31/00—Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
    • B65B31/02—Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers or wrappers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
    • B65B31/025—Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers or wrappers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas specially adapted for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • 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
    • 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
    • B67C2003/228—Aseptic features
    • 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
    • B67C2003/2688—Means for filling containers in defined atmospheric conditions
    • B67C2003/2694—Means for filling containers in defined atmospheric conditions by enclosing a set of containers in a chamber

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  • the invention relates to a device for the uniform distribution of a gaseous fluid, in particular sterile air, in aseptic zones of filling or packaging machines.
  • spraying with sterile air takes place during the filling or packaging process in order to prevent contamination.
  • Such machines can be used for example for the bottling of drinks or for the packaging of foods, medicines or the like.
  • CH 05 23 820 relates to a method and apparatus for automated packaging of sterilized products. This is intended to achieve a uniform distribution of sterile air in the aseptic zone of a filling and packaging machine, for which purpose a pipeline is arranged along the aseptic zone. This pipeline has a plurality of holes through which the sterile air can flow into the aseptic zone.
  • EP 0 427 348 A1 discloses a device for cleaning an aseptic zone of a packaging machine.
  • the device has two tubes extending laterally along the aseptic zone, which have spray openings and can be acted upon by a cleaning agent. In case of exposure to detergent inject this through the spray holes in the aseptic zone. To reach all areas of the aseptic zone, the tubes are rotated.
  • the US 60 41 834 A relates to a filling machine for filling beverage packaging, which are arranged on a conveyor belt in a row.
  • a downwardly open housing is attached at the filling facilities of the filling device.
  • additional piping ends in this housing from which the interior of the housing can be exposed to dry air. In this way, condensation on the containers to be filled should be prevented.
  • the containers are treated before the actual filling process with a hot sterilizing agent and transported in an aseptic transfer route to the filling devices.
  • the aseptic zone can be supplied to a sterilization medium.
  • steam is used as the sterilizing agent, which is supplied uniformly distributed via outlet openings in a wall of the aseptic zone.
  • the wall forms an interior closed to the outside, which can be connected to a supply line.
  • a tube may be provided in the aseptic zone which may be connected to a supply line for supplying steam.
  • the corresponding devices and thus also the aseptic zones must be cleaned. This is done with the appropriate cleaning agents and mainly manually. Subsequently, the entire aseptic zone is sterilized with a sterilant such as H 2 O 2 . For this purpose, individual parts usually have to be dismantled.
  • the present invention has the object, the above-mentioned and previously described device to design and further develop that the aforementioned disadvantages are avoided and easily a reliable sterile air distribution in an aseptic zone is made possible.
  • the device should require only a small amount of cleaning and maintenance.
  • This object is achieved in a device according to the preamble of claim 1 by at least one hose which is fixed in the region of the ceiling or side zone of an aseptic zone, which communicates with at least one fluid supply having a plurality of holes whose number, Distribution and size corresponds to the space to be supplied and is intended for one-way use. Due to the disposable use a considerable cleaning effort can be saved
  • the holes according to another teaching of the invention diameters between 0, 1 mm and 10 mm, preferably 2 mm, have. It is clear that the hole diameters for the particular application can be adapted to the actual conditions. Due to the simple design also the subsequent introduction, but also the closing of holes is possible.
  • the diameter of the tube can be the same over its length or else, completely or in sections also vary.
  • the device according to the invention can be optimally adapted in a simple manner, even to the most difficult geometries of existing aseptic zones. It is also possible that the diameter of the tube tapers conically from the inlet to the end of the tube. In this way, an optimal pressure distribution is ensured, so that always exits from the hose beginning to the end of the same amount of air through the same size openings to achieve the desired sterile air distribution.
  • Prefabricated hoses can be designed for any application, the potential danger of permutations being constructive, for example via different diameters, or else by corresponding markings, colorings or the like. like. can be reliably excluded.
  • a further teaching of the invention provides that each inlet of the hose is provided with a quick-action closure for connection to a stationary device of the filling or closing device. Packing machine is provided. This configuration can not lead to leaks and thus to the entry of unsterile air in the hose.
  • each inlet ie the coupling point between stationary piping and connected hose, is provided within the aseptic zone. In this way, the risk of entry of unsterile air into the aseptic zone is reliably averted.
  • the hose is made of flexible and tear-resistant material, it being understood that the material must have a smooth surface, Resistant to sterilants such as H 2 O 2 or peracetic acid and also approved for use in the food industry.
  • the hose has mutually spaced suspension devices. These can be arranged on its upper side or else laterally.
  • the suspension devices may preferably also have elements which are guided in a longitudinally displaceable manner in a rail stationarily fastened in the aseptic zone.
  • the suspension takes place somewhat like a curtain rail, the collection of the hose according to the invention can be done manually or automatically automated.
  • the tube has in its interior shape retaining elements.
  • shape retaining elements serve to ensure that the hose does not collapse even when sterile air is not applied.
  • shape retaining elements may preferably be formed as individual rings, but it is also possible to use corresponding helical shape retaining elements over the entire length of the hose or portions thereof. The design without form-retaining elements is equally possible. By applying the medium, the hose automatically assumes the required position and shape.
  • Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of the device according to the invention in an open aseptic zone of a filling machine
  • Fig. 2 shows the object of FIG. 1 in vertical section along the line II-II,
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of the arrangement of a hose according to the invention in a rotary filling machine in plan view
  • Fig. 4 shows the object from FIG. 3 in vertical section in the direction of arrow IV
  • Fig. 5 shows a further embodiment of the arrangement of a hose according to the invention
  • Fig. 6 shows another embodiment of the arrangement of a hose according to the invention.
  • Fig. 7 shows another embodiment of the arrangement of a hose according to the invention.
  • Fig. 1 is a highly schematized an aseptic zone 1 shown in which the front side wall is missing.
  • a hose 2 is fixed parallel to the unspecified upper wall, which is connected at one end with a fluid supply. At the other end (not shown), it can be provided with a further fluid connection or even closed.
  • the tube 2 thus extends over the entire length of the aseptic zone 1.
  • a plurality of small holes 3 in the lower region of the tube 2 provide for a downward sterile air flow within the aseptic zone 1.
  • the distribution of the holes 3 can also be subsequently varied in order to achieve an optimal flow.
  • Fig. 1 also shows that the end of the hose 2 which is inclined towards the fluid supply is connected to a quick-action closure 5, which in turn is connected to a stationary casing for supplying sterile air. As shown, the hose 2 can be fastened via fasteners 6 to the ceiling area of the aseptic zone 1.
  • Embodiment of the device according to the invention in an aseptic zone 1 is even clearer from FIG. 2, in which two hoses 2 are arranged in the ceiling region of the double-sided closed aseptic zone 1, which are configured as described in more detail above. This arrangement is always advantageous if the spatial conditions do not provide sufficient space for a single hose.
  • FIGs. 3 and 4 show the arrangement according to the invention in an aseptic zone 1 'of a rotary filling machine.
  • a hose 2 'provided with holes 3 is connected with its two ends by means of quick-acting closures 5' to a fluid supply, in each case, so that the entire annular space of the aseptic zone 1 'can be exposed to sterile air.
  • FIGS. 5 to 7 now show further exemplary embodiments of the configuration or arrangement of a hose 2 according to the invention or FIG. 2 '', wherein in the illustrated and so far preferred embodiment of FIG. 5 the tube 2 shown in its interior has a plurality of Formhalteringen 7, which serve to prevent a collapse of the non-pressurized hose 2.
  • the tube 2 is always kept in its desired shape, so that at the beginning of production, the introduced sterile air can flow directly through the, due to the "solid" shape already properly aligned holes 3.
  • Fig. 6 is another way of attaching the hose 2 is realized in this embodiment by suspension elements 8, which are arranged longitudinally displaceable in a mounted on the (not shown) ceiling of an aseptic zone rail 9.
  • the shape of the cylindrical tube 2 is held by a arranged inside the tube 2 helix 10 even when the fluid pressure is switched off.
  • FIG. 7 shows a further embodiment of a hose 2 "according to the invention, in which the diameter tapers conically from the inlet to its unspecified end.
  • an inserted shape-holding coil 10 'holds the tube 2 "in the desired position and shape even in a depressurized state.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif conçu pour distribuer de façon uniforme un fluide gazeux, en particulier de l'air stérile, dans des zones aseptiques (1, 1') de machines de remplissage ou d'emballage. L'objectif de la présente invention est de mettre au point un dispositif de construction simple, facile à nettoyer et à entretenir, qui permette d'obtenir simplement une distribution d'air stérile fiable dans une zone aseptique. A cette fin, le dispositif comprend au moins un tuyau (2, 2', 2'') qui est fixé dans le domaine de la zone supérieure ou de la zone latérale d'une zone aseptique (1, 1'), qui est relié à au moins une conduite d'alimentation en fluide, qui présente une pluralité de trous (3) dont le nombre, la distribution et la taille correspondent à l'espace à alimenter et qui est à usage unique.
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