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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2011
Jürgen Herrmann, Rosenheim, DE;
Claas Fritsche, Dortmund, DE;
Marius Michael Herrmann, Rosenheim, DE;
Alfred Drenguis, Börnsen, DE;
Jürgen Herrmann, Rosenheim, DE;
Claas Fritsche, Dortmund, DE;
Marius Michael Herrmann, Rosenheim, DE;
Alfred Drenguis, Börnsen, DE;
KHS GmbH, Dortmund, DE;
Abstract
A container handling installation in which retaining and transport elements transport containers in a transport direction and in which filling stations fill containers with product includes an inspection device for checking the container for unwanted foreign matter. The inspection device is integral with the retaining and transport element and includes a piezo sensor. Also included is an evaluation unit connected to the inspection device. The inspection device is configured to connect to the container such that the container and the inspection device move together in a respective direction of movement and in the transport direction.