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Title:
ASEPTIC FILLER FOR FLOWABLE PRODUCTS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/189965
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
An aseptic filler apparatus (30) includes an actuatable fitment plug assembly (500) that may be placed against the bottom of a fitment collar, which is in communication with a flexible bag to be filled with flowable food products, thereby to prevent steam or other gasses or liquids from entering the fill bag when undesirable to do so. The plug assembly (500) includes a plug (502) mounted on a distal end portion of a pivot arm (504). The opposite end of the pivot arm is rotatably axled on a cross pin. A linear actuator (518) is connected to the distal end of a lug (512) projecting transversely from the pivot arm. The opposite end of the linear actuator (518) is pinned to a stationary location, enabling the actuator to pivot the plug (502) from an engaged position against the fitment collar and a retracted position away from the fitment collar.

Inventors:
MATTHEWS GLENNA (US)
PARISINI GIANLUCA (IT)
GHIRETTI DAVIDE (IT)
QUEIROLO MICHELE (IT)
ALDINI ANTONIO (IT)
HOEPPNER DAVE (IT)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/038835
Publication Date:
January 28, 2016
Filing Date:
May 20, 2014
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Assignee:
JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES S P A (IT)
MATTHEWS GLENNA (US)
International Classes:
B65B55/02; B65B3/04; B65B7/02; B65B31/02; B65B39/00; B65B39/10; B65B39/12; B65B55/10; B65B57/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
NAGAE, Jerald, E. (1201 Third Avenue Suite 360, Seattle WA, US)
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