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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2014
Krones Ag, Neutraubling, DE;
Rupert Meinzinger, Kirchroth, DE;
KRONES AG, Neutraubling, DE;
Abstract
An apparatus for producing plastic containers filled with liquids, wherein the plastic containers are closed with a keg fitting and filled with liquid, includes a connection device for connecting a plastic container with a keg fitting. The connection device is configured to move the plastic container relative to the keg fitting. The apparatus includes at least one cleaning device configured to clean at least an area of the keg fitting during at least one of relative movement of the keg fitting with regard to the plastic container and connection of the keg fitting with the plastic container. The cleaning device is configured to supply a cleaning medium to the keg fitting.