DE20004954U1 - Sensory filling machine - Google Patents

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SOFTWARE

Ernst-Amme-Strasse 6
D-38114 Brunswick

Telephone 0531 /25 68 10
Fax 0531/57 68 43

Annex to the application for utility model protection Description of the sensory filling machine

Introduction

Filling devices and dosing machines are used to fill a product into one and the same packaging as quickly as possible. Such dosing machines are mostly used in large-scale industry, where filling as quickly and accurately as possible is important.

The other market segment is covered by handsets that are used in medium and small businesses and are also customized to a product and packaging.

For small and medium-sized companies, the filling lines of large-scale industry are not an option for reasons of cost and flexibility, but manual devices make automated packaging impossible and are labor-intensive.

For these reasons, a simple, cost-effective and flexible solution for the automatic filling of liquid to pasty products was developed within the framework of the Al F-funded research project "variable filling line".

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TAMPIER system for consumer protection

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Ernst-Amme-Strasse 6
D-38114 Brunswick

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The sensory filling machine

The sensory filling machine is characterized by the fact that several measuring principles are used for filling.

The filling machine is characterized by the fact that the fill level in the finished packaging is measured using a level-parallel ultrasonic signal and compared with a stored final filling value. (Fig. 1) The filling machine is able to learn and store products that have not been stored. (Fig. 1)

The filling machine can fill products by volumetric dosing through a dosing pump. (Fig. 2)

The filling machine can automatically detect the presence of the container without the need for an additional sensor. (Fig. 2) The filling machine can fill or mix up to three different products at the same time. (Fig. 3)

The filling device can clean itself automatically.

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Ernst-Amme-Strasse 6
D-38114 Brunswick

Telephone 0531 /25 68 10
Fax 0531 / 57 68 43

Structure of the sensory filling machine

The machine consists of several elements:

• Dosing device

• Conveyor system

• Heating

• Control

• Product distribution

Dosing device and conveying device

The filling machine is characterized by the fact that an ultrasonic signal is introduced into the container parallel to the filling nozzle. It uses this signal to measure the container's fill level, checks the presence of the container and regulates the filling speed.

The filling machine also uses a pump with a constant chamber volume to dose and convey the product. The filling machine records the dosed quantity using an incremental encoder. The filling speed is controlled by the filling machine using a speed controller.

The filling device can precisely determine the dosing level using a quick-closing ball valve.

Heating

The filling device can measure the product temperature and compare it with stored values. This allows the filling device to safely fill highly viscous products. The device regulates the heating power using heating cartridges.

steering

The control system consists of standard components and will not be discussed further here.

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The filling machine stores product-specific data:

Fill level, filling speed, temperature and, if applicable, mixing recipe in the permanent memory of the control system.

The filling machine can be operated by means of the control system both in stand-alone operation and integrated into filling lines.

Product distribution

The filling device can lead the products to the dosing device via a multi-way ball valve. This filling machine is also characterized by the fact that one channel of the ball valve is connected as a closed circuit for cleaning.

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Ernst-Amme-Strasse 6
D-38114 Brunswick

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Appendix Figures Figure 1: Main claim for protection Pos. Description

1 Product packaging

2 Filling button

3 Analog ultrasonic sensor

4 Controlled shut-off valve

5 Programmable controller

6 storage containers with filling material

Figure 2:1 Secondary claim

Extension of the main claim by: Pos. Description

7 Controlled liquid pump

Figure 3:2 Secondary claim

Extension of the main claim by: Pos. Description

8 Controlled multi-way valve

Figure 4:3 Secondary claim

Extension of the main claim to include: combination of positions 7 and 8.

Protection requirements ·

Claims (1)

The following should be protected: - A filling machine that doses into finished packaging using an ultrasonic sensor parallel to the filling process. - A filling machine that fills finished packaging using a constant chamber volume - A filling device that can fill and mix several products simultaneously. 1. Main claim
The aim is to protect a filling device that is characterized by the fact that the product dosage is recorded using an ultrasonic signal that is parallel to the fill level. The filling device evaluates the sensor signal as a measure of the fill level in the container. By comparing it with a stored fill level, it is able to maintain the fill level within the framework of the pre-packaged goods regulations.
1. Secondary claim
The filling machine can dose volumetrically precise quantities into finished packaging using a servo pump with an incremental encoder. The device doses a constant amount of liquid into the packaging per revolution using the known chamber volume of the pump. ( Fig. 1 and 2)
2. Secondary claim
The filling machine can fill several products using a multi-way ball valve. It can choose from three connected products or even mix them. ( Fig. 3)
3. Secondary claim
The main claim is expanded by the combination of the secondary claims two and three. The filling machine fills the container using a pump and multi-way ball valve. ( Fig. 4)