I.m.a. Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.a.

Gima S.p.a.

Davide Baraccani

Pierluigi Castellari

Dario Rea

Maurizio Atrigna

Described is a unit for filling containers () forming single-use capsules () with a dose () of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line () for transport of the containers (); a station (SR) for filling the containers () with a dose () of product and comprising: a first containing seat (S) designed to receive a dose () of product; a device () for moving the first seat (S); a device () for adjusting the position of the first containing seat (S) between a position (P) for receiving the dose and a position (P) for releasing the dose; a substation (ST) for forming the dose () inside the first containing seat (S); a substation (ST) for releasing the dose () of product from the first containing seat (S) to a container () transported by the transport line (), the adjusting device () being configured to place the first containing seat (S) in the receiving position (P) at the substation (ST) for forming the dose () and in the release position (P) at the substation (ST) for releasing the dose ().

Unit and method for filling containers of single-use capsules for extraction or infusion beverages

A filling unit for filling containing elements () of single-use capsules () with a dose () of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising:&#x2014;a line () for transporting the containing elements ();&#x2014;a station (SR) for filling the containing elements () with a dose () of product comprising at least a first containing seat (S) designed to receive a dose () of product; a substation (ST) for forming the dose () inside the first containing seat (S) equipped with a device () for releasing a predetermined quantity of product defining the dose () inside the first containing seat (S), the release device () comprising: a hopper () for feeding product; at least one rotary element () having a plurality of blades (A,B,C,D,E,F); and a filling chamber () positioned below the rotary element (), the rotary element () being configured to create a feeding flow of product from the feed hopper () towards the filling chamber ().

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

A unit for grouping together and aligning capsules for extraction or infusion products including a first rotary unit equipped with first seats for receiving capsules designed to receive respective capsules from a transport element of a machine for forming capsules; a second rotary unit operating in conjunction with the first rotary unit to receive from the latter, in a predetermined transfer region, capsules and equipped with a first rotary element equipped with respective second seats receiving capsules and a second rotary element equipped with respective third seats for receiving capsules, with the first and second rotary elements which can be rotated independently in the same direction of rotation for picking up, alternately and in succession, capsules from the first rotary unit.

Unit and method for grouping together and aligning capsules

A rotary distributor for distributing a pressurized fluid to movable user devices comprises a first element associated with a fixed frame and connected to a fluid source; a selector having a plurality of openings connected to corresponding ducts for passage of the fluid to corresponding movable user devices; and a manifold having a first surface located in front of the first element and a second surface located in front of the selector. The manifold has an opening for passage of fluid between the first element and the selector. The opening has an extension able to touch a number of openings of the selector in movement to allow passage of fluid towards the openings. The opening of the manifold consists of a through slot, open on the first surface located in front of the first element and also open on the second surface located in front of the selector.

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Ravenna, Italy

Davide Baraccani