Machine for forming and filling box-like bodies of different types

    公开(公告)号:US10710754B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-14

    申请号:US15762984

    申请日:2016-10-06

    Applicant: GIMA S.P.A.

    Inventor: Fabio Sassi

    Abstract: A machine for forming and filling box-like bodies of different types having a magazine for sheets to be subjected to forming, at least one handling element for at least one sheet at a time, and a conveyor belt for products, clustered in bundles constituted by at least one product each. The machine includes a station for picking up and delivering shaped sheets, in which the magazine accommodates aligned and juxtaposed sheets and at least one handling element having an end bracket provided with at least one grip element and at least one assembly with arms which are articulated with respect to the bracket and are independently movable with respect to a fixed-frame.

    MACHINE FOR FORMING AND FILLING BOX-LIKE BODIES OF DIFFERENT TYPES

    公开(公告)号:US20190084701A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-21

    申请号:US15762984

    申请日:2016-10-06

    Applicant: GIMA S.P.A.

    Inventor: Fabio SASSI

    Abstract: A machine for forming and filling box-like bodies of different types having a magazine for sheets to be subjected to forming, at least one handling element for at least one sheet at a time, and a conveyor belt for products, clustered in bundles constituted by at least one product each. The machine includes a station for picking up and delivering shaped sheets, in which the magazine accommodates aligned and juxtaposed sheets and at least one handling element having an end bracket provided with at least one grip element and at least one assembly with arms which are articulated with respect to the bracket and are independently movable with respect to a fixed-frame.

    Unit for filling containing elements of single-use capsules for extraction or infusion beverages

    公开(公告)号:US10173797B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-08

    申请号:US15029500

    申请日:2014-10-03

    Applicant: GIMA S.P.A.

    Abstract: Described is a unit for filling containing elements (2) of single-use capsules (3) for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line (4) for transport of containing elements (2) designed to contain a dose (33) of product; a station (SR) for filling the containing elements (2) comprising: at least a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33); a substation (ST1) for forming a dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1); at least a second containing seat (S2) designed to receive the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1); a substation (ST2) for transferring the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1) to the second containing seat (S2); devices (7) for moving the first containing seat (S1) between the forming substation (ST1) and the transfer substation (ST2) and vice versa; a substation (ST3) for releasing the dose (33) from the second containing seat (S2) to a containing element (2); further devices (8) for moving the second containing seat (S2) between the transfer substation (ST2) and the release substation (ST3) and vice versa.

    UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINING ELEMENTS OF SINGLE-USE CAPSULES

    公开(公告)号:US20180178935A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-28

    申请号:US15324499

    申请日:2015-07-01

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.

    Abstract: A filling unit for filling containing elements (2) of single-use capsules (3) with a dose (33) of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising:—a line (4) for transporting the containing elements (2);—a station (SR) for filling the containing elements (2) with a dose (33) of product comprising at least a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33) of product; a substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1) equipped with a device (6) for releasing a predetermined quantity of product defining the dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1), the release device (6) comprising: a hopper (38) for feeding product; at least one rotary element (40a; 40b) having a plurality of blades (60A, 60B, 60C, 60D, 60E, 60F); and a filling chamber (61) positioned below the rotary element (40a; 40b), the rotary element (40a; 40b) being configured to create a feeding flow of product from the feed hopper (38) towards the filling chamber (61).

    Assembly for the sorted conveyance of substantially plate-like products

    公开(公告)号:US09957115B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-01

    申请号:US15126154

    申请日:2015-03-05

    Applicant: GIMA S.P.A.

    Abstract: An assembly for the sorted conveyance of substantially plate-like products, the assembly includes a stroke limiting shoulder, downstream of at least one supply line, a first pusher having a lateral surface that faces and is proximate to the stroke limiting shoulder, and at least one second pusher, which is adjacent to the other pusher. The pushers are substantially perpendicular to the advancement direction of the products and are independently movable from a first configuration, in which the respective end face faces and is proximate to the edge of the at least one supply line, to a second configuration, in which the end face faces and is proximate to the edge of the exit channel, surmounting the respective supply line. The exit channel includes consecutive receptacles for accommodating clusters of products.

    UNIT FOR FEEDING CLOSING ELEMENTS DESIGNED TO CLOSE CUP-SHAPED CONTAINERS, STATION AND METHOD FOR CLOSING THE CUP-SHAPED CONTAINERS

    公开(公告)号:US20170121044A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-04

    申请号:US15313171

    申请日:2015-05-14

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.

    CPC classification number: B65B29/02 B65B7/01 B65B7/2878 B65B29/022 B65B43/52

    Abstract: Described is a unit (1) for feeding closing elements (34) for closing containers (2) defining capsules (3) for extraction or infusion beverages for a machine (100) for packaging capsules (3) for extraction or infusion beverages comprising: means (4) for feeding a web (5) of heat-sealable material along a predetermined path for feeding the web; a plurality of punches (6), positioned along the path for feeding the web of heat-sealable material in a region (R1) for forming the closing elements (34) and movable between an operating position (P1) wherein they make contact with the web (5) of heat-sealable material for cutting portions of the web, so as to form corresponding closing elements (34) and a non-operating position retracted relative to the web (5); a plurality of pickup units (GP1, GP2, GP3, GP4) each having a plurality of pickup means (7), each pickup unit (GP1, GP2, GP3, GP4) being movable individually along a closed path (PS2) between a pickup position (P3), wherein the respective pickup means (7) are located in the forming region (R1) for picking up the cut portions of the web (5) defining the closing elements (34), and a release position (P4) wherein the respective pickup means (7) are located in the release region (R2) for releasing the closing elements (34) picked up.

    UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINING ELEMENTS OF SINGLE-USE CAPSULES FOR EXTRACTION OR INFUSION BEVERAGES

    公开(公告)号:US20160229570A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-11

    申请号:US15029500

    申请日:2014-10-03

    Applicant: GIMA S.P.A.

    Abstract: Described is a unit for filling containing elements (2) of single-use capsules (3) for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line (4) for transport of containing elements (2) designed to contain a dose (33) of product; a station (SR) for filling the containing elements (2) comprising: at least a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33); a substation (ST1) for forming a dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1); at least a second containing seat (S2) designed to receive the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1); a substation (ST2) for transferring the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1) to the second containing seat (S2); devices (7) for moving the first containing seat (S1) between the forming substation (ST1) and the transfer substation (ST2) and vice versa; a substation (ST3) for releasing the dose (33) from the second containing seat (S2) to a containing element (2); further devices (8) for moving the second containing seat (S2) between the transfer substation (ST2) and the release substation (ST3) and vice versa.

    Machine for packaging single use capsules for beverages

    公开(公告)号:US10562654B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-18

    申请号:US14908160

    申请日:2014-08-04

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A

    Abstract: A machine for packaging single use capsules (1) for extraction or infusion beverages, such as coffee, milk, chocolate, tea, or combinations thereof, includes: a transport element (8) for transporting rigid bodies (2) of the capsules (1) and closed in a loop around movement organs (9) with vertical axis (Z9), to move the transport element (8) continuously, the transport element (8) being configured to define a plurality of seats (10) for the rigid bodies (2), arranged in succession one after the other and having a vertical development axis (Z10); a plurality of stations, arranged along an advancement path (P) followed by the transport element (8), configured to operate continuously and in phase with the transport element (8) and including: a feeding station (11) for feeding the rigid bodies (2) within the corresponding seats (10) of the transport element (8); a dosing station (12); a closing station (13); an outfeed station (14).

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