Sidel, Inc.

Eric Meunier

Eric Adriansens

Rodolphe Saint-Martin

G&eacute;rard Sabiron

The invention concerns a weight-filling machine wherein a force sensor consists of a deformable component having a base end ( ) linked to a frame and an interface end ( ) whereon is fixed a device for gripping ( ) the container. The invention is characterised in that the gripping device ( ) is coupled to the interface end by elastic means ( ) urging the gripping device ( ) towards a normal position wherein it is supported on a support surface ( ) linked to the interface end ( ), and the gripping device ( ) is mobile relative to the interface end ( ) along a protective direction, countering the elastic means ( ), up to a stop position wherein it comes in contact with a stop surface ( ) linked to the frame ( ).

Weight-filling machine comprising a weighing station

A filling machine including at least one filling tube ( ), whereby a product flows through said filling tube and said filling tube is placed opposite the opening of a receptacle that is to be filled. The feed for the filling tube is controlled by a valve ( ) which is arranged in a downward skewed position in relation to the tube and the valve is joined to the tube by a feed pipe ( ).

Filling machine with filling heads that are respectively provided with a downward skewed valve

A filling machine ( ) includes at least one filling tube ( ), whereby a product flows through the tube, which tube is placed opposite the opening of a receptacle ( ) that is to be filled. The filling tube is accommodated in a fixed housing that is joined to a support ( ) for the filling tube; the housing possesses an orifice ( ) whereby the filling tube is placed opposite thereto and the housing also includes a moveable obturating flap ( ) that closes the orifice and seals the housing when in a closed position. The machine includes structure that enables a cleaning agent to be circulated inside the housing.

Filling machine comprising advanced cleaning means

A flowback method for a product contained in the distribution circuit of a filling machine. The distribution circuit ( ) creates an upstream/downstream link between a storage tank for said product and a filling tube ( ) that is placed opposite the opening of a receptacle ( ) that is to be filled. The method includes a step whereby a closed area around the filling tube ( ) is defined by a sealed housing ( ). The method further includes a step whereby a circulating liquid is injected into the above-mentioned area under pressure. The liquid passes through an auxiliary port ( ), whereupon the product contained in the distribution method ( ) flows back in the direction of the storage tank.

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Le Havre, France

Eric Meunier