公开(公告)号：US20150297765A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14647719

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Jochen Krueger

IPC: A61L2/08 ,  B65B55/08

CPC classification number: A61L2/087 ,  A61L2202/14 ,  A61L2202/23 ,  B65B55/08

Abstract: An apparatus for sterilizing containers includes a transport device which transports the containers along a predefined transport path (P), a radiation device which applies radiation (S) to at least some sections of the containers and/or components of the apparatus for sterilization purposes, and a sensor device which detects radiation occurring as a result of the radiation (S) emitted by the radiation device. The apparatus has a shielding element which attenuates the radiation reaching the sensor device in a working mode of the apparatus, and a movement device for moving said shielding element relative to the sensor device.

Abstract translation: 用于消毒容器的装置包括沿着预定的输送路径（P）输送容器的输送装置，将辐射（S）施加到用于灭菌目的的装置的容器和/或部件的至少一些部分的辐射装置， 以及传感器装置，其检测作为由辐射装置发射的辐射（S）的结果而发生的辐射。 该装置具有屏蔽元件，其以装置的工作模式衰减到达传感器装置的辐射;以及用于相对于传感器装置移动所述屏蔽元件的移动装置。

公开(公告)号：US20150079309A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14385969

申请日：2013-01-16

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Jochen Krueger ,  Heinz Humele

IPC: C23C16/50 ,  C23C16/455

CPC classification number: C23C16/50 ,  C23C16/045 ,  C23C16/455 ,  C23C16/513 ,  H01J37/32082 ,  H01J37/32394 ,  H01J37/32541 ,  H05H1/34 ,  H05H2001/3463

Abstract: A device used for plasma-enhanced coating of a container, e.g. a plastic bottle, and/or a container blank, e.g. a container preform, with at least one high-frequency source, at least one gas feed for feeding process gas, and at least one plasma source, e.g. a plasma nozzle. The plasma source has an inner electrode surrounded by a nozzle tube, the plasma source is adapted to be introduced in a container to be coated and configured such that it is able to generate a plasma under ambient pressure, e.g. in a pressure range of 800 to 1,200 hPA, and the plasma can be discharged from a nozzle tube end. The temperature of the generated plasma lies within the range of the ambient temperature, e.g. between 10 and 50 ° C. The nozzle tube of the plasma source includes a longitudinal nozzle tube element and a lateral nozzle tube element projecting laterally from the longitudinal nozzle tube element (201). Plasma is dischargeable through the lateral nozzle tube end.

Abstract translation: 用于容器等离子体增强涂层的装置，例如。 塑料瓶，和/或容器坯料，例如。 具有至少一个高频源的容器预制件，用于供给工艺气体的至少一个气体进料和至少一个等离子体源，例如， 等离子体喷嘴。 等离子体源具有由喷嘴管围绕的内部电极，等离子体源适于引入待涂覆的容器中并且构造成使得其能够在环境压力下产生等离子体，例如， 在800至1200hPA的压力范围内，等离子体可以从喷嘴管端排出。 所产生的等离子体的温度处于环境温度的范围内，例如， 等离子体源的喷嘴管包括纵向喷嘴管元件和从纵向喷嘴管元件（201）横向突出的侧向喷嘴管元件。 等离子体可通过侧向喷嘴管端排出。

公开(公告)号：US20130251916A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13755745

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Jochen Krueger ,  Andreas Kraus

IPC: C23C16/50

CPC classification number: C23C16/50 ,  C23C16/045 ,  C23C16/52 ,  H01J37/32394 ,  H01J37/3244

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for coating a container e.g. a plastic bottle, by means of a plasma treatment. The apparatus includes at least one gas lance for supplying process gas into the container, and at least one suction valve for sucking off air from the interior of the container. The suction valve has at least one recess, e.g. a centrally arranged one, for receiving or introducing the at least one gas lance into the container, and the suction valve has at least one grounded, gas-permeable, electrical shielding element. The at least one grounded, gas-permeable, electrical shielding element prevents and/or suppresses nearly entirely the ignition and/or burning of plasma in the suction valve.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于涂覆容器的装置，例如 一个塑料瓶，通过等离子体处理。 该装置包括至少一个气体喷枪，用于将处理气体供应到容器中，以及至少一个吸入阀，用于从容器的内部吸出空气。 吸入阀具有至少一个凹部，例如。 中心布置的一个，用于将至少一个气枪接收或引入到容器中，并且吸入阀具有至少一个接地的，透气的电屏蔽元件。 至少一个接地的，透气的电屏蔽元件几乎完全防止和/或抑制吸入阀中等离子体的点燃和/或燃烧。

公开(公告)号：US20130209704A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13752583

申请日：2013-01-29

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Jochen Krueger ,  Andreas Sonnauer ,  Roland Gesche

IPC: C23C16/455

CPC classification number: C23C16/455 ,  C23C16/045 ,  C23C16/26 ,  C23C16/402 ,  C23C16/45578 ,  C23C16/509 ,  C23C16/5093 ,  H01J37/32082 ,  H01J37/3211 ,  H01J37/32394

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for coating a container e.g. a plastic bottle, by means of a plasma treatment. The apparatus includes a high-frequency source, an outer electrode located outside the container to be treated, and an at least partially electrically conducting gas lance for the supply of process gas into the container. The outer electrode is grounded and/or is on the same potential as other parts of the container coating apparatus located outside the container to be treated, such as pressure chamber parts or housing parts. The at least one gas lance is capable of irradiating a high frequency, which can be generated by the high-frequency source, into the interior of the container to be treated.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于涂覆容器的装置，例如 一个塑料瓶，通过等离子体处理。 该设备包括高频源，位于待处理容器外部的外电极，以及至少部分导电气体喷枪，用于将过程气体供应到容器中。 外部电极与位于待处理容器外部的容器涂覆装置的其他部分（例如压力室部件或壳体部件）接地和/或具有相同的电位。 所述至少一个气枪能够将可由高频源产生的高频照射到待处理容器的内部。

公开(公告)号：US10011471B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US14914020

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Jochen Krueger ,  Rupert Meinzinger

IPC: B65D35/28 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/08 ,  B67D1/12

CPC classification number: B67D1/0001 ,  B67D1/0004 ,  B67D1/0884 ,  B67D1/0891 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  B67D1/125

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for emptying containers, including first and second holding devices which are suitable for holding first and second regions of containers that are to be emptied, wherein the second region is a distance from the first region, including a movement device which suitable for moving the first holding device towards the second holding device to compress the container located between the first holding device and the second holding device, and including a withdrawal device which has a flow connection to the interior of the container and via which liquid located in the container can be withdrawn as a result of compression of the container, including a drive device for driving the movement device, and including a control device which controls the relative movement of one holding device relative to the other holding device as a function of an internal pressure inside the container.

公开(公告)号：US09782503B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14632097

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Josef Knott ,  Hans Scheuren ,  Jochen Krueger

IPC: A61L2/08 ,  B65B55/08 ,  G21K5/10 ,  G21K5/08 ,  B65B43/50

CPC classification number: A61L2/087 ,  A61L2202/23 ,  B65B43/50 ,  B65B55/08 ,  G21K5/08 ,  G21K5/10

Abstract: A sterilization device has a rod-like body which is capable of being introduced through an aperture into an interior space of containers and which acts upon an inner wall of the containers with radiation. A lifting cam produces a movement in a longitudinal direction, of the containers between the containers and the sterilization device in such a way that the containers are capable of being guided over the rod-like body. A movement device is provided which is capable of producing a relative movement in the longitudinal direction of the containers between the rod-like body and the lifting cam and of altering a relative distance between the lifting cam and the rod-like body.

公开(公告)号：US20160214341A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US14916675

申请日：2014-09-09

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Jochen Krueger

IPC: B30B9/32 ,  B30B15/30 ,  B29C31/00 ,  B65B63/02

CPC classification number: B30B9/321 ,  B29C31/008 ,  B29C69/025 ,  B29L2031/712 ,  B30B15/30 ,  B65B21/06 ,  B65B57/10 ,  B65B63/02

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for compressing containers (10) and in particular plastics material containers with a first holding device (2) that is suitable for holding a first region (10a) of a container (10) to be compressed, with a second holding device (4) that is suitable for holding a second region (10b) of the container (10) to be compressed, wherein the second region (10b) is spaced apart from the first region (10a), with a moving device (20) that is suitable for moving the first holding device (2) towards the second holding device (4) in an infeed direction (Y), in order to compress the container (10) located between the first holding device (2) and the second holding device (4). According to the invention, the apparatus has a transport device (12) in order to transport the container (10) in a specified transport direction (X) that differs from the feeding direction (Y), wherein the transport device is suitable for transporting the container in this transport direction (X) into a position in which the first holding device (2) comes into contact with the first region (10a) of the container.

Abstract translation: 一种用于压缩容器（10），特别是塑料材料容器的装置（1），其具有适于保持待压缩的容器（10）的第一区域（10a）的第一保持装置（2），第二保持 装置（4），其适于保持待压缩的容器（10）的第二区域（10b），其中所述第二区域（10b）与所述第一区域（10a）间隔开，具有移动装置（20） 适于将第一保持装置（2）沿进给方向（Y）移动到第二保持装置（4），以便压缩位于第一保持装置（2）和第二保持装置（2）之间的容器 装置（4）。 根据本发明，该装置具有运输装置（12），以便在与进给方向（Y）不同的特定输送方向（X）上运送容器（10），其中运输装置适于运输 容器在该输送方向（X）处于第一保持装置（2）与容器的第一区域（10a）接触的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130251917A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13761405

申请日：2013-02-07

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Jochen Krueger ,  Martin Watter

IPC: C23C16/52

CPC classification number: C23C16/52 ,  B65D23/02 ,  C23C16/045

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device and a method for plasma coating product containers, in particular bottles, the device preferably being a rotary machine comprising a control unit, one or several electrode segments for plasma coating, wherein the electrode segment or each one of the electrode segments can receive at least one product container, and electrodes for coupling out high-frequency radiation. The control unit can automatically control plasma coating in one or each one of the electrode segments depending on process parameters.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于等离子体涂覆产品容器，特别是瓶子的装置和方法，该装置优选地是旋转机器，其包括控制单元，用于等离子体涂覆的一个或多个电极段，其中电极段或电极中的每一个 片段可以接收至少一个产品容器，以及用于耦合出高频辐射的电极。 控制单元可以根据工艺参数自动控制一个或每个电极段中的等离子体涂层。

公开(公告)号：US20130186331A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13728343

申请日：2012-12-27

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Jochen Krueger

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/0004 ,  B29C2945/76143 ,  C23C16/045 ,  C23C16/52 ,  G01N2001/2229 ,  G01N2033/0081

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for testing and inspecting containers coated by means of a plasma treatment, e.g. plastic bottles, which are coated for instance with amorphous silicon oxide or carbon compounds. The containers are tested by a measuring device trace-gas-analytically, e.g. mass-spectrometrically, for undesired foreign substances, such as acetaldehyde and/or antimony, escaping from the container material after a plasma coating treatment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测试和检查通过等离子体处理涂覆的容器的方法和装置，例如， 塑料瓶，例如用无定形氧化硅或碳化合物涂覆。 容器通过微量气体分析的测量装置进行测试。 在等离子体涂覆处理后，对于不期望的外来物质如乙醛和/或锑在质谱中从容器材料中逸出。

公开(公告)号：US20130149193A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13706121

申请日：2012-12-05

Applicant: KRONES AG

Inventor： Josef Knott ,  Jochen Krueger

IPC: A61L2/08

CPC classification number: A23B4/16 ,  A01N1/0294 ,  A23L13/00 ,  A61L2/00 ,  A61L2/087 ,  A61L9/18 ,  A61L12/00 ,  A61L2202/11 ,  A61L2202/23 ,  B65B25/067 ,  B65D81/2076 ,  B65D81/264 ,  G21K5/04 ,  H01J33/02

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of sterilizing inner walls of containers, wherein the apparatus has at least one electron beam emitter with at least one electron beam accelerator and an outlet window for the electron beams, a conveying device for conveying the containers to be sterilized and a reciprocating device for permitting a relative movement between the containers and the outlet window in a longitudinal direction of the containers. A reflector apparatus is connected to the electron beam emitter in a positively locking and/or friction locking manner at least locally in a region of the outlet window and is capable of being introduced at least locally during a defined period of time into an interior space of the container to be sterilized, in order to apply the electron beams to the inner walls of the container.

Abstract translation: 一种消毒容器内壁的装置和方法，其中该装置具有至少一个具有至少一个电子束加速器的电子束发射器和用于电子束的出口窗口，用于输送待消毒的容器的输送装置和 往复运动装置，用于允许容器和出口窗口在容器的纵向方向上的相对移动。 反射器装置以至少局部在出口窗口的区域中以积极锁定和/或摩擦锁定方式连接到电子束发射器，并且能够在限定的时间段内至少局部地引入至电子束发射器的内部空间 要消毒的容器，以便将电子束施加到容器的内壁。