Unit and method for filling containing elements of single-use capsules

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10800562
APP PUB NO 20180178935A1
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15324499

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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).

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I M A INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE S P AITALY AOZHANUODE ER EMILIA OZZANO DELL EMILIA BOLOGNA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baraccani, Davide Ravenna, IT 4 7
Castellari, Pierluigi Bologna, IT 21 80

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