Devices and methods for supplying lids to a can seamer

    公开(公告)号:US11370623B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-28

    申请号:US16124895

    申请日:2018-09-07

    Applicant: KRONES AG

    Abstract: A device for supplying lids to a can seamer includes a destacking screw for conveying lids that are fed in via a lid feed, for transferring the correctly separated lids to a downstream transport and/or treatment device, and for interrupting the supply of the lids to the downstream transport and/or treatment device in the event of an interruption of production. Methods for supplying lids to a can seamer are also provided.

    CENTERING A CONTAINER FOR THE PROCESSING THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20230406685A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-21

    申请号:US18318388

    申请日:2023-05-16

    Applicant: KRONES AG

    CPC classification number: B67C3/26 B67C2003/266 B67C2003/2648 B67C7/00

    Abstract: A device and method for centering a container during travel into a processing region, wherein the device has: a receiving section configured to receive the container; a guiding section configured to guide a translational movement along a defined trajectory between a receiving position and a processing position; a chamber wall having an opening, wherein the receiving section and the guiding section are configured to insert at least some section of the container into the processing region; a sealing device having an inflatable seal, which is arranged in the opening and configured to adopt a sealing position around a container section in the processing position; and a control device, which is in communication with the sealing device and is configured to at least partially inflate the inflatable seal during the translational movement of the container from the receiving position into the processing position.

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