An apparatus and a method for washing containers for fluids

The use of a non-rotating cleaning element with horizontal and vertical motion in the washing apparatus addresses water dispersion issues, enabling efficient and cost-effective washing and drying, and reducing the apparatus's size and complexity.

EP3771501B1Active Publication Date: 2024-12-18W B L SYSTEMS SRL
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2020188419
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2019-08-01
Filing Date
2020-07-29
Publication Date
2024-12-18
Estimated Expiration
2040-07-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing washing apparatuses for containers face issues with water dispersion due to rotating brushes, leading to inefficiencies, increased dimensions, costs, and water waste, as well as the need for additional barriers and separate units for washing and drying.

Method used

A cleaning element with a horizontal rectilinear and vertical reciprocating motion is used, eliminating the need for rotation around its axis, allowing for targeted water application and integration of washing and drying units, reducing overall dimensions and costs.

Benefits of technology

This configuration minimizes water dispersion, reduces consumption, and allows for efficient washing and drying without additional barriers, enhancing the apparatus's efficiency and reducing waste while accommodating various bottle formats.

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Abstract

An apparatus for washing containers for fluids (2) comprises at least one rotary plate (5), rotatable around a first vertical axis x, and a cleaning element (7, 11) to clean a container for fluids (2) by means of friction, where said cleaning element (7, 11) is movable between a passive position, transversely retracted with respect to the rotary plate (5), and an active position, in contact with the container for fluids (2), and is likewise movable reciprocally in a direction parallel to the first vertical axis x, avoiding rotating on its own axis.
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