Unit and method for grouping together and aligning capsules

    公开(公告)号:US10384819B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-20

    申请号:US16083262

    申请日:2017-03-20

    Applicant: GIMA S.P.A.

    Abstract: A unit for grouping together and aligning capsules for extraction or infusion products including a first rotary unit equipped with first seats for receiving capsules designed to receive respective capsules from a transport element of a machine for forming capsules; a second rotary unit operating in conjunction with the first rotary unit to receive from the latter, in a predetermined transfer region, capsules and equipped with a first rotary element equipped with respective second seats receiving capsules and a second rotary element equipped with respective third seats for receiving capsules, with the first and second rotary elements which can be rotated independently in the same direction of rotation for picking up, alternately and in succession, capsules from the first rotary unit.

    STATION FOR INSERTING PRODUCTS INTO BOX-LIKE BODIES OF DIFFERENT TYPES

    公开(公告)号:US20180265234A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-20

    申请号:US15761341

    申请日:2016-10-06

    Applicant: GIMA S.P.A.

    Inventor: Fabio SASSI

    CPC classification number: B65B35/38 B65B5/06 B65B35/405 B65B59/00 B65B2210/02

    Abstract: A station for inserting products into box-like bodies of different types includes a conveyance line for box-like bodies and a conveyor belt for bundles constituted by at least one product. The station includes a handling element for a bar, the latter being provided with at least one functional unit that abuts against at least one respective bundle. The bar can move, by virtue of the action of the handling element, transversely with respect to the belt and to the line from the line toward the belt and vice versa, and at right angles with respect to the belt and to the line, along a direction away from/towards them.

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

    公开(公告)号:US20180178936A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-28

    申请号:US15324531

    申请日:2015-07-01

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.

    Abstract: Described is a 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 containing elements (2); a station (SR) for filling the containing elements (2) with a dose (33) of product which comprises: at least a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33) of product; a substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) provided 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) and at least one rotary element (40a) having a helical profile which extends between a first end and a second end, configured to rotate about a respective axis (X4) of rotation; a drive and control unit (15) configured to drive the rotary element (40a) according to a speed of rotation variable as a function of an angular position of the first end of the rotary unit (40a).

    ASSEMBLY FOR THE SORTED CONVEYANCE OF SUBSTANTIALLY PLATE-LIKE PRODUCTS

    公开(公告)号:US20170096304A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-06

    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 comprises 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.

    CALIBRATED COUPLING STATION FOR COMPONENTS OF CAPSULES AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING SUCH CAPSULES

    公开(公告)号:US20170096243A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-06

    申请号:US15314427

    申请日:2015-05-25

    Applicant: GIMA S.P.A.

    Inventor: Giorgio MANARESI

    CPC classification number: B65B29/02 B65B29/022 B65B51/14 B65B61/20

    Abstract: A calibrated coupling station for components of capsules includes an external body and a bag. A through seat for stably housing the external body supports the bag and is arranged on an articulated sector of a respective advancement component movable along a frame. At least one grip element is aligned with a predefined stop area of the at least one through seat and is movable from a raised configuration in which its terminal end rests on a bottom of the bag, in turn juxtaposed against an inner face of the base of the external body/The grip element is adapted to define an intermediate configuration for a calibrated positioning in which the terminal end, stably coupled to the bottom of the bag, is arranged at a predefined distance from the inner face of the base of the external body.

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

    公开(公告)号:US11548670B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-10

    申请号:US15324531

    申请日:2015-07-01

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.

    Abstract: Described is a 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 containing elements (2); a station (SR) for filling the containing elements (2) with a dose (33) of product which comprises: at least a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33) of product; a substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) provided 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) and at least one rotary element (40a) having a helical profile which extends between a first end and a second end, configured to rotate about a respective axis (X4) of rotation; a drive and control unit (15) configured to drive the rotary element (40a) according to a speed of rotation variable as a function of an angular position of the first end of the rotary unit (40a).

    Unit and method for filling containers of single-use capsules for extraction or infusion beverages

    公开(公告)号:US10889397B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-12

    申请号:US15324541

    申请日:2015-08-03

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.

    Abstract: Described is a unit for filling containers (2) forming single-use capsules (3) with a dose (33) of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line (4) for transport of the containers (2); a station (SR) for filling the containers (2) with a dose (33) of product and comprising: a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33) of product; a device (10) for moving the first seat (S); a device (11) for adjusting the position of the first containing seat (S1) between a position (P1) for receiving the dose and a position (P2) for releasing the dose; a substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1); a substation (ST3) for releasing the dose (33) of product from the first containing seat (S1) to a container (2) transported by the transport line (4), the adjusting device (11) being configured to place the first containing seat (S1) in the receiving position (P1) at the substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) and in the release position (P2) at the substation (ST3) for releasing the dose (33).

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