Unit and method for storing and distributing containers, and filling plant

    公开(公告)号:US11174144B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-16

    申请号:US16491556

    申请日:2018-01-03

    Applicant: Krones AG

    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a storage and distribution unit for a container filling plant and a method for storing and distributing the containers. A store is provided, which comprises storage areas for containers, the storage areas being distributed in a grid pattern, a container feed for connection to a discharge line section of a filling line, and a container outlet for connection to inspection units. The storage and distribution unit comprises a robot for putting filled containers into storage by transferring them from the container feed to the storage areas as well as for taking the containers out of storage by transferring them from the storage areas to the container outlet. Making use of a programmable control unit, the robot can be controlled for selectively taking the containers out of storage independently of the moment in time at which and/or the sequence in which they have been put into storage.

    UNIT AND METHOD FOR STORING AND DISTRIBUTING CONTAINERS, AND FILLING PLANT

    公开(公告)号:US20200031648A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-30

    申请号:US16491556

    申请日:2018-01-03

    Applicant: Krones AG

    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a storage and distribution unit for a container filling plant and a method for storing and distributing the containers. A store is provided, which comprises storage areas for containers, the storage areas being distributed in a grid pattern, a container feed for connection to a discharge line section of a filling line, and a container outlet for connection to inspection units. The storage and distribution unit comprises a robot for putting filled containers into storage by transferring them from the container feed to the storage areas as well as for taking the containers out of storage by transferring them from the storage areas to the container outlet. Making use of a programmable control unit, the robot can be controlled for selectively taking the containers out of storage independently of the moment in time at which and/or the sequence in which they have been put into storage.

    FOREIGN BODY INSPECTION IN FILLED CONTAINERS
    3.
    发明申请
    FOREIGN BODY INSPECTION IN FILLED CONTAINERS 有权
    填充容器中的外部身体检查

    公开(公告)号:US20140216142A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:US14169198

    申请日:2014-01-31

    Applicant: KRONES AG

    Inventor: Rudolf Fiegler

    Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting filled containers for foreign bodies that may be contained therein, where the filled container is mechanically excited by vibration or rotation so as to cause the possibly existing foreign bodies to rotate. The acoustic signals produced by the foreign bodies impacting on the inner wall of the container are detected and analyzed. Any signal detection is separated from mechanical excitation, and mechanical excitation is separated from container transport in that the signal-detecting sensor is applied to the container only after the end of the mechanical excitation. The mechanical excitation is executed by an excitation element that is brought into contact with the container independently of the holding elements used for the purpose of transport.

    Abstract translation: 用于检查可能容纳在其中的异物的填充容器的装置,其中填充的容器通过振动或旋转机械地激励,以致可能存在的异物旋转。 检测并分析由异物产生的影响容器内壁的声信号。 任何信号检测与机械激励分离,并且机械激励与容器传输分离,因为信号检测传感器仅在机械激励结束之后被施加到容器。 机械激励由与用于运输目的的保持元件无关地与容器接触的激励元件执行。

    Foreign body inspection in filled containers
    5.
    发明授权
    Foreign body inspection in filled containers 有权
    装满容器的异物检查

    公开(公告)号:US09594013B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-14

    申请号:US14169198

    申请日:2014-01-31

    Applicant: KRONES AG

    Inventor: Rudolf Fiegler

    Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting filled containers for foreign bodies that may be contained therein, where the filled container is mechanically excited by vibration or rotation so as to cause the possibly existing foreign bodies to rotate. The acoustic signals produced by the foreign bodies impacting on the inner wall of the container are detected and analyzed. Any signal detection is separated from mechanical excitation, and mechanical excitation is separated from container transport in that the signal-detecting sensor is applied to the container only after the end of the mechanical excitation. The mechanical excitation is executed by an excitation element that is brought into contact with the container independently of the holding elements used for the purpose of transport.

    Abstract translation: 用于检查可能容纳在其中的异物的填充容器的装置,其中填充的容器通过振动或旋转机械地激励,以致可能存在的异物旋转。 检测并分析由异物产生的影响容器内壁的声信号。 任何信号检测与机械激励分离,并且机械激励与容器传输分离,因为信号检测传感器仅在机械激励结束之后被施加到容器。 机械激励由与用于运输目的的保持元件无关地与容器接触的激励元件执行。

    Device for guiding and pivoting bodies

    公开(公告)号:US10759604B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-01

    申请号:US16069768

    申请日:2016-12-08

    Applicant: KRONES AG

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for guiding and pivoting bodies via sliding the bodies through the device. The device is produced using a generative manufacturing method. A system includes at least two of the devices arranged in parallel, a conveyor device, and a control device. The control device controls the conveyor device responsive to receiving a control command and feeds bodies selectively to one of the devices. A treatment line for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers includes a process path, a preform storage unit, a preform oven of a stretch blow-molding machine, and the device arranged between the preform storage unit and the preform oven. A treatment line for PET containers includes a process path, a container closure storage unit, a closing unit for closing the PET containers, and the device arranged between the container closure storage unit and the closing unit.

    FILLING ELEMENT FOR A FILLING APPARATUS TO FILL CONTAINERS, GAS RETURN PIPE FOR A FILLING ELEMENT, AND LIQUID-DEFLECTING SHIELD FOR A GAS RETURN PIPE
    7.
    发明申请
    FILLING ELEMENT FOR A FILLING APPARATUS TO FILL CONTAINERS, GAS RETURN PIPE FOR A FILLING ELEMENT, AND LIQUID-DEFLECTING SHIELD FOR A GAS RETURN PIPE 审中-公开
    用于填充装置的填充装置,用于填充元件的气体返回管和用于气体返回管的液体隔离膜

    公开(公告)号:US20130092291A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:US13654345

    申请日:2012-10-17

    Applicant: KRONES AG

    Inventor: Rudolf Fiegler

    CPC classification number: B67C3/26 B67C2003/2677 Y10T137/7043

    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a filling element (1) for a filling apparatus (10) for filling containers (2), preferably for filling beverage containers, wherein the filling element (1) comprises at least one gas return pipe (32) comprising a liquid-deflecting shield (5), wherein said gas return pipe (32) can be inserted into the container (2) for filling, whereby the liquid-deflecting shield (5) comprises a metal-detectable plastic, (FIG. 1)

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于填充装置(10)的填充元件(1),用于填充容器(2),优选地用于填充饮料容器,其中填充元件(1)包括至少一个气体返回管(32),其包括 液体偏转屏蔽(5),其中所述气体返回管(32)可以插入容器(2)中用于填充,由此液体偏转屏蔽(5)包括金属可检测塑料(图1)

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