US3813847A
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Container filling and producing machine
Assignee: FR Hesser Maschinenfabrik AG
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Filing: 1972-09-25
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1992-09-25
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for forming containers and filling the same, in which there is provided the improvement of container conveying means which are adapted to angularly displace open mouth containers. The container conveying means is associated with first and second filling means for, respectively, measuring liquids and metering lump or agglomerated material (such as foodstuffs). The second filling means includes a metering device and an endless chain angularly arranged relative to the container conveying means, and which mounts a plurality of troughs or the like pivotable about axes parallel relative to their direction of travel. In this way, when the troughs are tilted or angled, during their travel at the point where they are associated with open and angularly displaced containers, the foodstuffs may be discharged into the containers. An evacuating and closing device may be associated with the container conveying means.
Inventors
- 👤 P Kuhnle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B3/00; B65B3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
In a container filling and producing machine having container conveying means with a pair of container holding means adapted to releasably grip the containers and wherein the distance between the gripping means is variable, the improvement wherein said apparatus includes container conveying means adapted to tilt or angle an open container between first and second positions, said container conveying means being operatively associated with first filling means adapted to measure and dispense a liquid material into said container and second filling means adapted to dispense lump or agglomerated material into said containers, said second filling means having means for metering said material, and an endless movable means arranged angularly relative to said container conveying means, said last-mentioned means mounting a plurality of retaining means pivotable about an axis generally parallel relative to their direction of travel, said retaining means being adapted to be angularly displaced along a portion of their distance of travel from a first position to a second position whereby when in said second position, they are capable of discharging contents retained into a container, said apparatus further including means for evacuating a container operatively associated with said container conveying means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
In a container filling and producing machine having container conveying means with a pair of container holding means adapted to releasably grip the containers and wherein the distance between the gripping means is variable, the improvement wherein said apparatus includes container conveying means adapted to tilt or angle an open container between first and second positions, said container conveying means being operatively associated with first filling means adapted to measure and dispense a liquid material into said container and second filling means adapted to dispense lump or agglomerated material into said containers, said second filling means having means for metering said material, and an endless movable means arranged angularly relative to said container conveying means, said last-mentioned means mounting a plurality of retaining means pivotable about an axis generally parallel relative to their direction of travel, said retaining means being adapted to be angularly displaced along a portion of their distance of travel from a first position to a second position whereby when in said second position, they are capable of discharging contents retained into a container, said apparatus further including means for evacuating a container operatively associated with said container conveying means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes third measuring means adapted for measuring dry material capable of flowing, said third measuring means being associated with said container conveying means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said apparatus further including cleaning means adapted to clean said retaining means after said retaining means have discharged their contents, said cleaning means being arranged along the path of travel of said retaining means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said cleaning means includes a steam jet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes means for at least partially closing said containers, said last-mentioned means being located in advance in the direction of travel of said containers, of the evacuating and closing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes at least one station adapted for manually filling said retaining means, said station being located along the path of travel of said retaining means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |