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Sealing device for an article handling machine

A sealing device and processing machine technology, which is applied in the direction of engine sealing, packaging, packaging machines, etc., can solve the problems of large-scale machine leakage, module deformation, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-10-06
SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS SAS
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[0006] This solution seems satisfactory, but often leaks occur in large machines due to deformation of the modules under stresses during assembly (ground may not be perfectly flat) and operation (e.g. vibrations may occur)

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[0015] Turning now to the drawings, there is shown a frame element 1 of an article handling machine 2 (such as a container handling machine). The machine is modular, so it is assembled by several functional modules 2, 3 (such as supporting container supply unit, container cleaning unit, container filling unit, container capping unit). The modules are assembled by removable fixing devices (Such as bolts) juxtaposed and connected.

[0016] Such as figure 1 The frame element 1 shown is a side wall of a machine module 2 ready to be connected with an adjacent module 3. The wall 1 includes an integral frame 4 formed by welded metal beams 5 having a rectangular or square cross-section.

[0017] A hole 6 is formed in the frame 4 through which articles are transferred from one module 2 to an adjacent module 3. Such as figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the hole 6 is rectangular (with rounded corners) and is defined by a rectangular edge 7 which is defined by a cut made in a plate 8 f...

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Abstract

Sealing device (11) for sealingly interfacing two adjacent blocks (2, 3) of an article handling machine, each provided with an aperture (6, 9), said sealing device (11) comprising a resilient static sealing joint (12) mounted along the edge (7) of one aperture (6), wherein the sealing joint (12) is hollow, and wherein the sealing device (11 ) further includes an injection valve (14) for injecting air in the sealing joint (12) to inflate it.

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Technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a sealing device for sealingly interfacing two adjacent modules of an article handling machine. Background technique [0002] Item handling machines are usually manufactured in multiple parts (called modules) that are assembled to form a production line. [0003] Such a design (called a modular design) is satisfactory because it facilitates the transportation of different modules (which can be from different production locations) to the final destination where the machine is assembled. [0004] However, the assembly of different modules may be problematic, especially for processors with limited enclosed internal spaces. For example, in the container industry, aseptic filling machines require the internal space to be isolated from the external environment to protect the container from bacteria. [0005] In this case, a hermetic connection is usually provided at the interface between two adjacent modules, surrounding holes in the ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F16J15/46B65B65/00
CPCF16J15/46B65B59/04
Inventor M·松奇尼
Owner SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS SAS