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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2023
Filed:
Jul. 01, 2015
Gima S.p.a., Bologna, IT;
Pierluigi Castellari, Bologna, IT;
Dario Rea, Bologna, IT;
GIMA S.p.A., Bologna, IT;
Abstract
Described is a unit for filling containing elements () of single-use capsules () with a dose () of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line () for transporting containing elements (); a station (SR) for filling the containing elements () with a dose () of product which comprises: at least a first containing seat (S) designed to receive a dose () of product; a substation (ST) for forming the dose () provided 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 () and at least one rotary element () having a helical profile which extends between a first end and a second end, configured to rotate about a respective axis (X) of rotation; a drive and control unit () configured to drive the rotary element () according to a speed of rotation variable as a function of an angular position of the first end of the rotary unit ().