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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2020
Filed:
Jul. 01, 2015
Gima S.p.a., Zola Predosa, Bologna, IT;
Davide Baraccani, Ravenna, IT;
Pierluigi Castellari, Bologna, IT;
I.M.A. INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE S.P.A., Bologna, IT;
Abstract
A filling unit for filling containing elements () of single-use capsules () with a dose () of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising:—a line () for transporting the containing elements ();—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 ().