Abstract:
A machine (100) for making filter bags (1) for infusion products, the machine (100) being of the type comprising, one after the other along a production line (P), a plurality of operating stations designed to form the filter bags (1) and at least one operating outfeed station (7) for handling the filter bags (1) made; the operating outfeed and handling station (7) comprises conveying means (8) designed to successively pick up and withhold the filter bags (1) along a certain section (Tl) of the line (P); supporting guide means (9) along which an ordered and continuous succession of filter bags (1) is formed and fed along another section (T2) of the line (P); and means (11) for picking up and transferring the filter bags from the conveying means (8) to the supporting guide means (9).
Abstract:
Apparatus (10) for automatically introducing one or more objects (O) into a box (S), disposed in an introduction zone (Z), wherein the objects (O) are fed on a level (L2) disposed above the introduction zone (Z), wherein the apparatus (10) comprises transfer means (22, 25) for transferring by gravity the one or more objects (O) from the level (L2) to the introduction zone (Z).
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.
Abstract:
In a process and an apparatus (10) for making a solid form (11), preferably of a therapeutic or pharmaceutical product, an intermediate mass (31) of material is obtained from a respective basic layer (21) in the form of a sheet or band, the intermediate mass of material being composed of a plurality of layers of material and the solid form (11) of material being obtained from the intermediate mass (31).
Abstract:
A single-lobe filter bag for infusion products comprises a length (2) of filter material forming a chamber (3) containing a charge (4) of the infusion product. The length (2) comprises: a first closed top end (5) formed by a first join (S1) between two first end edges of the length (2); a second closed bottom end (7) and two sides (8, 9) connecting the two ends (5, 7) of the length (2); the two sides (8, 9) connecting the first and second edges (5, 7) are at least partly folded onto each other to form a fold towards the inside of the chamber (3) and the second bottom end (7) of the filter bag (1) is closed by a second join (S2) designed to form a rigid flat bottom surface (11) of the filter bag (1) such as to define a stable base, with a substantially triangular cross section, for supporting the filter bag (1).
Abstract:
A dosing device (1) for feeding an infusion product comprises a rotary drum (2) positioned between a web (3) of filter material and a hopper (4) for containing the infusion product; the drum (2) having a plurality of radial cells (5) made in it for containing the infusion product and in which there slide piston type dosing means (6); each dosing piston (6) being driven axially by respective eccentric cam actuating means (7) between two end positions, one of which corresponds to a top dead centre (PMS) where each dosing cell (5) faces the hopper (4) in order to receive a quantity of the infusion product, and the other corresponds to a bottom dead centre (PMI) where the dosing cell (5) faces the web (3) of filter material in order to discharge the quantity of infusion product onto the web (3) of filter material. Between the actuating means (7) and each piston (6) there are crank mechanisms (8) designed to act coaxially on the piston (6) in such a way as to enable the piston (6) to move in a direction that is perfectly aligned with a longitudinal axis (Z) of the respective dosing cell (5).
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:
A machine (100) for making filter bags (1) of tetrahedral shape for infusion products (P) comprises a production line (L) defined by a series of operating stations (50, 9, 10, 14, 11, 12, 13) where filter bags (1) made from a continuous flattened tube (2) of filter paper are formed, filled with respective doses of infusion product (P) and subjected to successive cuts and closing seals (SL, ST, SC). The production line (L) extends in a direction parallel to the direction (A) and comprises, in succession, a first sealing station (50) for making the first longitudinal seal (SL) to form the tube (2) so that it extends in the horizontal direction (A); a second tube (2) sealing station (9) for making a succession of transversal seals (ST) on the tube (2) transversally to the horizontal direction (A); a cutting station (10) for cutting the tube (2) at the transversal seals (ST) so as to create a succession of filter bags (1) in the process of being formed, each having a sealed bottom end and an unsealed end (7); a station (11) for opening the unsealed end (7) of each filter bag (1); a station (12) for dosing the infusion product (P), where a dose of the product (P) is inserted into the filter bag (1) through the unsealed opened end (7); and a third sealing station (13) for making a seal (SC) that closes the end (7) of each filter bag (1) that is still open; the closing seal (SC) extending in a direction transversal to the aforementioned longitudinal seal (SL) and to the aforementioned transversal seal (ST).
Abstract:
Described is a machine for forming filter bags (1) for infusion products comprising a first movement carousel (2) rotating continuously about a first axis (2X) of rotation; a plurality of first gripping means (3) positioned along, and movable continuously with, the first carousel (2); a plurality of first operating stations (4) positioned along, and movable continuously with, the first movement carousel (2); each first operating station (4) is associated with a corresponding first gripping means (3); each first operating station (4) is configured to operate on the piece (1a) of filter material in order to form, at least partly, a filter bag (1) along a predetermined angular stretch of rotation of the first movement carousel (2); and a plurality of first translation devices (5), associated with the first movement carousel (2) and configured for translating, mutually, the first operating stations (4) and the corresponding first gripping means (3) along a direction parallel to the axis (2X) of rotation.
Abstract:
Described is a working unit (1) comprising a stationary part (2) and a movable part (3) and a movable working device (4) defining an electrical user device, powered by a stationary electricity supply (5A) through a first contactless electricity supply line (L1), defined by a rotary transformer; the working unit (1) also comprises a control element (12), movable as one with the working device (4) and designed to vary a relative electrical property as a function of a parameter relative to the working device (4); the control element (12) is powered, at least temporarily, independently from the electricity supply of the working device (4).