WEIGHING UNIT AND METHOD FOR WEIGHING CONTAINERS

    公开(公告)号:US20170322070A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-09

    申请号:US15533748

    申请日:2015-12-14

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.

    Abstract: Described is unit for weighing containers (2) comprising a line (4) for transporting the containers (2) extending along a first path (P) which passes through a region (R1) for weighing and provided with a plurality of seats (5) for supporting the containers (2) arranged in succession along the first path (P); a plurality of elements (6) for vertical movement of the containers (2), each configured at the weighing region (R1) to make contact with and move vertically one of the containers (2) so as to place it in a raised position (PS1) disengaged from the corresponding supporting seat (5); a plurality of elements (7) for retaining the containers (2), each configured for retaining one of the containers (2) in the raised position (PS1); a plurality of weighing devices (8), each associated to, and carrying, a retaining element (7) for measuring the weight of a container (2) retained by the retaining element (7).

    Unit and method for filling containing elements of single-use capsules

    公开(公告)号:US10800562B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-13

    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).

    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:US10472105B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-12

    申请号:US15313171

    申请日:2015-05-14

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.

    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 containers forming single-use capsules for extraction or infusion beverages

    公开(公告)号:US10315785B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-11

    申请号:US15116645

    申请日:2015-02-03

    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).

    UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS FORMING SINGLE-USE CAPSULES FOR EXTRACTION OR INFUSION BEVERAGES
    5.
    发明申请
    UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS FORMING SINGLE-USE CAPSULES FOR EXTRACTION OR INFUSION BEVERAGES 审中-公开
    用于填充容器的单元和方法,形成用于提取或浸泡饮料的单次使用的胶囊

    公开(公告)号:US20160347484A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-01

    申请号:US15116645

    申请日:2015-02-03

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.

    CPC classification number: B65B1/36 B65B29/02 B65B29/022

    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).

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于用用于提取或输注饮料的产品的剂量(33)填充形成一次性胶囊(3)的容器(2)的单元,包括:用于运输容器(2)的管线(4); 用于用产品的剂量(33)填充容器(2)的站(SR),包括:设计成接收产品的剂量(33)的第一容纳座(S1) 用于移动所述第一座椅(S)的装置(10); 用于在用于接收剂量的位置(P1)和用于释放剂量的位置(P2)之间调节第一容纳座(S1)的位置的装置(11) 用于在第一容纳座(S1)内形成剂量(33)的变电站(ST1); 用于将产品的剂量(33)从第一容纳座(S1)释放到由运送线(4)运送的容器(2)的变电站(ST3),调节装置(11)被配置为将第一容纳 在位于变电站(ST1)的用于形成剂量(33)的接收位置(P1)和用于释放剂量(33)的变电站(ST3)的释放位置(P2)中的座椅(S1)。

    UNIT AND METHOD FOR RELEASING PRODUCT FOR EXTRACTION OR INFUSION BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS FORMING SINGLE-USE CAPSULES OR PODS
    6.
    发明申请
    UNIT AND METHOD FOR RELEASING PRODUCT FOR EXTRACTION OR INFUSION BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS FORMING SINGLE-USE CAPSULES OR PODS 审中-公开
    用于在形成单次使用的胶囊或荚的容器中释放产品以提取或浸入饮料的单元和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160347483A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-01

    申请号:US15116688

    申请日:2015-02-03

    Applicant: GIMA S.P.A.

    CPC classification number: B65B1/04 B65B1/36 B65B29/022

    Abstract: Described is a unit for releasing product for extraction or infusion beverages in containers (2) forming single-use capsules (3) comprising: at least one seat (S1) for containing a predetermined dose (33) of product having side walls; a device (6) for feeding the product in the containing seat (S1) to define the dose (33); a device (70) for compressing the product in the containing seat (S1); a device (10) for moving the seat (S1) along a closed path (PS); a device (71) for ejecting the dose from the containing seat (S1); a unit (15) for controlling and operating the compacting device (70) and the ejection device (71); the control and operating unit (15) being configured for controlling the compacting device (70) with a force such as to produce a compression which causes a coupling of the dose (33) with the side walls of the containing seat (S1) which prevents, in the operating condition of the unit, the escape of the dose from the containing seat (S1) in the absence of actions mechanical for pushing on the dose.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于在形成一次性使用的胶囊(3)的容器(2)中释放或输注饮料的产品的单元,包括:用于容纳具有侧壁的产品的预定剂量(33)的至少一个座(S1) 用于将产品供给到容纳座(S1)中以限定剂量(33)的装置(6); 用于压缩容纳座(S1)中的产品的装置(70); 用于沿着封闭路径(PS)移动所述座椅(S1)的装置(10); 用于从所述容纳座(S1)喷射所述剂量的装置(71); 用于控制和操作压实装置(70)和喷射装置(71)的单元(15); 所述控制和操作单元(15)被构造成用一定的力来控制所述压实装置(70),所述力使得产生压缩,所述压力导致所述剂量(33)与所述容纳座(S1)的侧壁的联接阻止 在该单元的操作状态下,在没有用于推动剂量的机械动作的情况下,从容纳座(S1)释放剂量。

    Unit and method for releasing product for extraction or infusion beverages in containers forming single-use capsules or pods

    公开(公告)号:US10913554B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-09

    申请号:US15116688

    申请日:2015-02-03

    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.

    Abstract: Described is a unit for releasing product for extraction or infusion beverages in containers (2) forming single-use capsules (3) comprising: at least one seat (S1) for containing a predetermined dose (33) of product having side walls; a device (6) for feeding the product in the containing seat (S1) to define the dose (33); a device (70) for compressing the product in the containing seat (S1); a device (10) for moving the seat (S1) along a closed path (PS); a device (71) for ejecting the dose from the containing seat (S1); a unit (15) for controlling and operating the compacting device (70) and the ejection device (71); the control and operating unit (15) being configured for controlling the compacting device (70) with a force such as to produce a compression which causes a coupling of the dose (33) with the side walls of the containing seat (S1) which prevents, in the operating condition of the unit, the escape of the dose from the containing seat (S1) in the absence of actions mechanical for pushing on the dose.

    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).

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