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).
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:
Described is a rotary distributor for distributing a pressurised fluid to a plurality of movable user devices (1), comprising a first element (2) associated with a fixed frame (3) and connected to a source (4) of fluid; a selector (6) having a plurality of openings (7) connected to corresponding ducts for passage of the fluid connected to the corresponding movable user devices (1), the selector (6) being movable as one with the plurality of movable user devices (1); a manifold (9) which has a first surface (10) located in front of the first element (2) and a second surface (11) located in front of the selector (6); the manifold (9) is associated with the first element (2), and has an opening for connection and passage of fluid between the first element (2) and the selector (6); the opening has a dimensional extension (a) which is able to touch a predetermined number of openings (7) of the selector (6) in movement to allow a passage of fluid towards the openings (7) of the selector (6) in movement; the opening of the manifold (9) consists of a through slot (12), open on the first surface (10) located in front of the first element (2) and also open on the second surface (11) located in front of the selector (6).