System for filling and closing cans under hygienic conditions

Abstract

System (1) for filling and closing cans (2) under hygienic conditions, comprising a hygienic compartment (3) and an inlet opening (30) for filling material, wherein the inlet opening (30) is formed on the hygienic compartment (3). When used as intended one or more cans (2) can be assigned to the hygienic compartment (3) in such a way that it can be moved together with the can/cans (2) in the system (1). The system (1) comprises a seaming unit (7). The seaming unit (7) comprises a lid holder (71) and seaming rollers (72), wherein a filling tube (73) for filling the can (2) can be passed through the lid holder (71), in particular is passed through it. A platform (31) on which a can (2) can be placed is arranged in the hygienic compartment (3). When used as intended, the platform (31) with the can (2) can be lifted in the direction of the inlet opening (30) for the filling material. The hygienic compartment (3) also comprises a casing (32) arranged around the platform (31) and a head plate (33). In order to be able to close the hygienic compartment (3), either the casing (32) can be lifted in the direction of the inlet opening (30) up to the head plate (33) or the casing (32) can be attached to the head plate (33) in such a way that the platform (31) can be lifted into the casing (32).

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         27 . A system for filling and closing cans under hygienic conditions, comprising a hygienic compartment and an inlet opening for filling material; wherein the inlet opening is formed on the hygienic compartment; wherein the system is designed in such a way that, when used as intended, one or more cans can be assigned to the hygienic compartment in such a way that it can be moved together with the can/cans in the system; characterized in that the system comprises a seaming unit, and the seaming unit comprises a lid holder and seaming rollers; wherein a filling tube for filling the can can be passed through the lid holder; wherein the filling tube is arranged movably in the seaming unit. 
     
     
         28 . The system according to  claim 27 , wherein the filling tube comprises a steering device in an end region at a filling tube outlet for forming a turbulence-reduced, laminar flow of the filling material. 
     
     
         29 . The system according to  claim 28 , wherein the steering device is a static steering device or an adjustable steering device. 
     
     
         30 . The system according to  claim 27 , wherein the filling tube comprises one or more shut-off devices or dosing devices. 
     
     
         31 . The system according to  claim 29 , including at least one shut-off device for opening or closing of the filling tube, the at least one shut-off device arranged at an end of the filling tube facing the can when used as intended. 
     
     
         32 . The system according to  claim 27 , wherein the filling tube comprises one or more shut-off devices or a feed element, one of the shut-off devices for opening or closing the filling tube or the feed element being arranged at an end of the filling tube facing away from the can when used as intended. 
     
     
         33 . The system according to  claim 32 , wherein the shut-off device or feed element is arranged at an end of the filling tube facing away from the can when used as intended and that is formed in such a way that,
 liquids can be introduced; or   liquids can be dosed; or   liquids can be introduced and dosed; or   gases can be introduced; or   gases can be dosed; or   gases can be introduced and dosed; or   liquids and gases can be introduced; or   liquids and gases can be dosed; or   liquids and gases can be introduced and dosed.   
     
     
         34 . The system according to  claim 27 , wherein the filling tube has a filling tube side wall, wherein the filling tube side wall comprises a filling tube inner side wall, a filling tube outer side wall and a hole, wherein the hole is arranged in the filling tube side wall such that the filling tube outer side wall is flushable with
 gases; or   liquids; or   gases and liquids.   
     
     
         35 . The system according to  claim 27 , wherein the hygienic compartment is designed such that that the hygienic compartment comprises a lid slide. 
     
     
         36 . The system for filling and closing cans under hygienic conditions according to  claim 27 , comprising a hygienic compartment and an inlet opening for filling material; wherein the inlet opening is arranged on the hygienic compartment; wherein the system is designed in such a way that, when used as intended, one or more cans can be assigned to the hygienic compartment in such a way that it can be moved together with the can/cans in the system; characterized in that the system has a seaming unit adjustment device for adjusting the seaming unit wherein the seaming unit adjustment device is arranged outside the hygienic compartment. 
     
     
         37 . The system according to  claim 27 , wherein
 a platform is arranged in the hygienic compartment, on which a can can be placed, and wherein the platform, when used as intended, can be lifted with the can/cans in the direction of the inlet opening for the filling material; and   the hygienic compartment can be closed with a casing arranged around the platform and a head plate;   
       wherein
 the casing can be lifted in the direction of the inlet opening to close the hygienic compartment up to the head plate, or 
 the casing is attached to the head plate in such a way that the platform can be lifted into the casing. 
 
     
     
         38 . The system according to  claim 27 , wherein a storage compartment for storing at least one lid is arranged next to the hygienic compartment. 
     
     
         39 . The system according to  claim 38 , wherein the storage compartment further comprises:
 a feed opening for supplying a cleaning agent or gases; and   an outlet for the discharge of liquids.   
     
     
         40 . A system for filling and closing cans under hygienic conditions, comprising a hygienic compartment and an inlet opening for filling material; wherein the inlet opening is formed on the hygienic compartment; wherein the system is designed such that when used as intended, one or more cans can be assigned to the hygienic compartment in such a way that it can be moved together with the can/cans in the system; wherein
 a platform is arranged in the hygienic compartment, on which a can can be placed, and wherein the platform, when used as intended, can be lifted with the can/cans in the direction of the inlet opening for the filling material; and   the hygienic compartment can be closed with a casing arranged around the platform and a head plate;   
       wherein
 the casing can be lifted in the direction of the inlet opening to close the hygienic compartment up to the head plate, or 
 the casing is attached to the head plate in such a way that the platform can be lifted into the casing; 
 wherein a storage compartment for storing at least one lid is arranged next to the hygienic compartment; 
 wherein the storage compartment comprises, in addition: 
 a feed opening for supplying a cleaning agent or gases; and 
 an outlet for the discharge of liquids. 
 
     
     
         41 . The system according to  claim 37 , wherein the casing is a hollow cylinder in shape. 
     
     
         42 . The system according to  claim 37 , wherein the platform has a concave curvature for aligning the can. 
     
     
         43 . The system according to  claim 37 , wherein the casing can be brought to a sealing stop with the head plate. 
     
     
         44 . The system according to  claim 27 , wherein a lid in the closed hygienic compartment is moved from a position next to the can to a position on the filled can by means of a movement device. 
     
     
         45 . The system according to  claim 38 , wherein the storage compartment further comprises a lid separator, which comprises a stack of lids, a drawer and a slide for separating the can lids. 
     
     
         46 . The system for filling and closing cans under hygienic conditions according to  claim 27 , comprising a hygienic compartment and an inlet opening for filling material; wherein the inlet opening is arranged on the hygienic compartment; wherein the system is arranged in such a way that, when used as intended, one or more cans can be assigned to the hygienic compartment for it to be movable together with the can/cans in the system; characterized in that the system comprises
 a feeding device for cans to be filled; or   lids; or   cans to be filled and lids; or   a transport device for filled cans; or   a feeding device for cans to be filled; or   lids; or   cans to be filled and lids; and   a transport device for filled cans.   
     
     
         47 . The system according to  claim 46 , wherein
 the feeding device further comprises at least one conveyor belt for transporting empty or filled cans, as well as a can stopping device comprising at least two expandable barriers; wherein at least one expandable barrier is arranged on one side of the conveyor belt and at least one expandable barrier is arranged on the opposite side of the conveyor belt arranged in such a way that the expandable barriers stops the cans on the conveyor belt in an expanded state and let the cans pass in the non-expanded state; or   the transport device comprises at least one conveyor belt for transporting empty or filled cans, as well as a can stopping device, comprising at least two expandable barriers; wherein at least one expandable barrier is arranged on one side of the conveyor belt and at least one expandable barrier is arranged on the opposite side of the conveyor belt arranged in such a way that the expandable barriers stops the cans on the conveyor belt in an expanded state and let the cans pass in the non-expanded state; or   the feeding device and the transport device comprise at least one conveyor belt for transporting empty or filled cans, as well as a can stopping device, comprising at least two expandable barriers; wherein at least one expandable barrier is arranged on one side of the conveyor belt and at least one expandable barrier is arranged on the opposite side of the conveyor belt arranged in such a way that the expandable barriers stops the cans on the conveyor belt in an expanded state and let the cans pass in the non-expanded state.   
     
     
         48 . The system for filling and closing cans under hygienic conditions according to  claim 27 , comprising a hygienic compartment and an inlet opening for filling material; wherein the inlet opening is arranged on the hygienic compartment; wherein the system is formed in such a way that, when used as intended, one or several cans can be assigned to the hygienic compartment in such a way that it can be moved together with the can/cans in the system; characterized in that the system comprises a seaming unit, comprising a filling tube for filling the can and at least one seaming roller for closing the can; and wherein the seaming unit is insert-able into an inlet opening. 
     
     
         49 . A method for filling and closing cans under hygienic conditions comprising the following steps:
 receiving a can and a can lid into a feeding device;   moving the can to a hygienic compartment and the can lid to a storage compartment;   filling the can;   closing the can with the can lid;   moving the filled and closed can to an ejection position; and   ejecting the filled and closed can;   
       wherein an inlet opening for filling material is formed on the hygienic compartment; wherein the system is designed in such a way that, when used as intended, one or more cans can be assigned to the hygienic compartment in such a way that it can be moved together with the can/cans in the system; characterized in that the system comprises a seaming unit, and the seaming unit comprises a lid holder and seaming rollers; wherein a filling tube for filling the can is passed through the lid holder and is moved in the seaming unit.