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EP2199249A2
EP2199249A2 EP09179544A EP09179544A EP2199249A2 EP 2199249 A2 EP2199249 A2 EP 2199249A2 EP 09179544 A EP09179544 A EP 09179544A EP 09179544 A EP09179544 A EP 09179544A EP 2199249 A2 EP2199249 A2 EP 2199249A2
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    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
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  • the present invention relates to a device for filling liquids and in particular liquids containing particles, such as fruit juices containing fruit pieces.
  • a variety of devices for bottling drinks are known. It is customary that a liquid is passed from a reservoir via a connecting line into a filling device, and this filling device is again attached to an opening of the container to be filled, in order to fill it with the liquid.
  • these filling devices usually have valve mechanisms such as conical valves. These valve mechanisms allow a reliable and safe filling of conventional beverages in these containers.
  • the bottling of beverages containing particles, such as fruit juices containing a higher proportion of large pieces of fruit is problematic in some cases.
  • a filling valve For filling containers with still or carbonated products, a filling valve is conventionally used, which can be opened and closed by means of a cone or piston. The capacity is determined by the opening and closing of this cone.
  • a filling valve is conventionally used, which can be opened and closed by means of a cone or piston.
  • the capacity is determined by the opening and closing of this cone.
  • throttle the product in an inlet of the line or to make this choke switchable, for example, to fill at two different speeds.
  • a device for filling containers with liquids and in particular with beverages has a reservoir for the liquid to be filled and a connecting line for transporting the liquid from the reservoir to a filling device, wherein the filling device comprises a first valve device for controlling a liquid flow into the container having.
  • the device has a valve arranged in the connecting line second in series with the first valve means arranged valve means, wherein the flowing past the second valve means amount of liquid and reaching the filling device liquid amount are substantially identical.
  • the device according to the invention is designed in particular such that the connecting line is designed without branches at least between the second valve device and the filling device, so that after the second valve device no other liquids, which have not already passed the second valve device, can reach the filling device.
  • the second valve device is designed such that it completely interrupts the flow of liquid to the filling device at least temporarily during a filling process.
  • the problem of splashes occurs in particular if, during an opening or closing operation, the liquid flows past the first valve device.
  • the second valve device can be used in order to interrupt a liquid flow to the filling device or to the first valve device. During an interruption of this liquid flow, the first valve device can subsequently be completely opened, and then the drink can be dispensed spatter-free.
  • the invention describes a system of two series-connected valve devices, wherein preferably the first valve device and the second valve device are independently switchable, that is, the switching positions of these valves are not coupled to each other.
  • the last valve device in the row before the outlet (in the container) does not necessarily have to be closed.
  • the second valve means is spaced further from the reservoir than from the first valve means.
  • the second valve device is arranged close to the filling device, so that a closing of this second valve device, a product flow to the filling device can be interrupted quickly.
  • the upstream valve that is, the second valve means, for example, a valve plug of the first valve device can be raised or opened, without the product immediately running after.
  • the product then runs timed through the now larger flow cross-section right from the start. In this way, a deflection of the beam is avoided by pinched fruit pieces in a small cross-section.
  • premature closing of the product flow by means of the second valve device also prevents spraying. In other words, the product flow is turned off at a large cross section, and then the first valve device is immediately closed, or it remains open a gap, which is preferably so small that the product to be filled does not run independently from the valve.
  • a further valve device is provided, which is arranged on the said reservoir for the liquid.
  • the amount of liquid that passes from the reservoir into the connecting line changeable.
  • a further valve device in an inlet to the reservoir.
  • the device has a control device which is designed such that it controls the first valve device and the second valve device during a filling process with a specific liquid in dependence on each other.
  • the device is preferably designed for filling drinks containing particles. This can manifest itself, for example, in the nature of the flow cross sections of the two valve devices.
  • a flow measuring device is arranged in front of the second valve device between the reservoir and the second valve device. It is also conceivable to determine the filling quantity by means of load cells or other measuring methods.
  • the first valve device has a displaceable valve cone. This valve cone can reduce or completely close a flow cross-section.
  • At least one valve device permits stationary valve positions which lie between a complete opening and a complete closure of the second valve device.
  • a specific closing state or opening state of the valve can be freely defined, which may differ from an absolutely closed state or a completely open state.
  • the second valve device it is possible for the second valve device to be controllable or switchable between an open position in which the flow volume is limited slightly and a closed position in which the product flow is only almost completely limited.
  • at least one is such stationary valve position adjustable.
  • a plurality of such stationary intermediate positions of the second valve device are possible.
  • the present invention is further directed to a method for filling liquids in containers, wherein the liquids are passed in particular via a connecting line to a filling device, and are filled with the filling device in the containers, and wherein a filling device arranged in the first valve means a liquid flow influenced by the filling device in the container or controls.
  • the liquid is passed via a second valve device arranged in the connecting line, the quantity of liquid flowing past this second valve device substantially corresponding to the quantity of liquid arriving at the filling device.
  • first the first valve device is at least partially opened while the second valve device is still closed and then the second valve device is opened.
  • at least one of the valve devices is at least temporarily opened completely, and in particular the first valve device is temporarily opened completely.
  • first the first valve device is at least partially opened and only then the second valve means (from a closed state) at least partially opened.
  • the occurrence of splashes can be prevented by jammed in the first valve means pieces of fruit.
  • the second valve device is at least partially closed at least once during the filling process and in particular at the end of the filling process of the liquid in a particular container and then at least partially closed the first valve means. In this way, even during the closing of the valves, the occurrence of splashes can be prevented.
  • the liquid used is a particle-containing beverage. Further advantageous embodiments will become apparent from the accompanying drawings.
  • Fig. 1 shows a device according to the invention 1.
  • This device 1 has a reservoir 2, in which a beverage to be filled is arranged.
  • a connecting line 6 which serves to conduct the liquid or the beverage to a filling device 8.
  • This filling device 8 serves for filling the liquid into a container 10 via the one container mouth 10a.
  • the filling device 8 has a first valve device 12, which in this case has a valve cone 16 which is movable in the direction B and which can influence a passage of the liquid depending on the position of this valve cone or can completely block the liquid flow.
  • the connection line connects directly to the reservoir 2.
  • a second valve device 14 is arranged in the connecting line 6, which is thus connected in series with the first valve device 12 with respect to the liquid flow.
  • This second valve device 14 is able to completely interrupt the liquid flow.
  • the second valve device is a pneumatic shut-off valve or a diaphragm valve.
  • a flow measuring device 18 is provided between the second valve device 14 and the filling device 8.
  • the liquid flow is also completely closed by the second valve device 14 in particular.
  • an opening state of the first valve device 12 can be changed, for example, at the beginning of a filling process, the first valve device 12 can be fully opened in this period.
  • the reference numeral 20 refers to a control device for controlling the two valve devices 12, 14.
  • this control can be such that both at the beginning of the filling process as well as its termination, the second valve means 14 completely blocks the flow, while the first valve means between a Opening in a closed position and vice versa.
  • Fig. 2 shows a further embodiment of a device according to the invention.
  • two valve devices 14a, 14b more precisely, diaphragm valves are provided in the connecting line 6 in succession. These two valve devices 14a, 14b allow the realization of different filling speeds in the container 10. In this case, the two valve devices 14a, 14b are independently controllable. These two valve devices 14a, 14b can each be completely closed, but allow different maximum fluid flows in their respective open positions.
  • an additional cap mechanism or CIP cap mechanism is provided for cleaning purposes in addition to the two valve devices 14a, 14b.
  • this cap mechanism has a pivotable CIP cap 36, which is controllable by movement of a lever 34 and thus using a curve (not shown).
  • a rod 32 transmits the movement of the lever 34 to a lever 38 and thus the CIP cap 36.
  • a lifting element 30 causes the CIP cap 36 to be raised and thus pressed against the filling device 8

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Abstract

The device (1) has a reservoir for a liquid to be bottled, and a connecting pipe (6) is provided for transporting the liquid from the reservoir to a filling device (8). The filling device has a valve device (12) for controlling a fluid flow in a container (10). Another valve device (14) is arranged with the former valve device in the connecting pipe in series with the former valve device. An amount of liquid is flowed past in the latter valve device. An independent claim is also included for a method for filling the container with liquid, particularly drinks.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zum Abfüllen von Flüssigkeiten und insbesondere von solchen Flüssigkeiten, welche Partikel enthalten, wie beispielsweise Fruchtsäfte, welche Fruchtstücke enthalten. Aus dem Stand der Technik sind unterschiedlichste Vorrichtungen zum Abfüllen von Getränken bekannt. Dabei ist es üblich, dass aus einem Reservoir eine Flüssigkeit über eine Verbindungsleitung in eine Einfülleinrichtung geleitet wird, und diese Einfülleinrichtung wiederum an eine Mündung des abzufüllenden Behältnisses angesetzt wird, um dieses mit der Flüssigkeit zu befüllen. Dabei weisen diese Einfülleinrichtungen üblicher Weise Ventilmechanismen wie Kegelventile auf. Diese Ventilmechanismen erlauben eine zuverlässige und sichere Einfüllung von herkömmlichen Getränken in diese Behältnisse. Problematisch ist jedoch teilweise die Abfüllung von Getränken, welche Partikel aufweisen, wie beispielsweise Fruchtsäfte, welche einen höheren Anteil an großen Fruchtstücken enthalten.The present invention relates to a device for filling liquids and in particular liquids containing particles, such as fruit juices containing fruit pieces. From the prior art a variety of devices for bottling drinks are known. It is customary that a liquid is passed from a reservoir via a connecting line into a filling device, and this filling device is again attached to an opening of the container to be filled, in order to fill it with the liquid. In this case, these filling devices usually have valve mechanisms such as conical valves. These valve mechanisms allow a reliable and safe filling of conventional beverages in these containers. However, the bottling of beverages containing particles, such as fruit juices containing a higher proportion of large pieces of fruit, is problematic in some cases.

Zum Befüllen von Behältnissen mit stillen oder aber auch karbonisierten Produkten wird üblicher Weise ein Füllventil verwendet, das mittels eines Kegels oder Kolbens auf- und zuschaltbar ist. Die Füllmenge wird über das Öffnen und Schließen dieses Kegels bestimmt. Es gibt jedoch auch die Möglichkeit, das Produkt in einem Zulauf der Leitung zu drosseln, beziehungsweise diese Drossel auch schaltbar zu gestalten, um beispielsweise mit zwei verschiedenen Geschwindigkeiten abzufüllen.For filling containers with still or carbonated products, a filling valve is conventionally used, which can be opened and closed by means of a cone or piston. The capacity is determined by the opening and closing of this cone. However, there is also the possibility to throttle the product in an inlet of the line, or to make this choke switchable, for example, to fill at two different speeds.

Bei der Füllung zum Beispiel mit dem oben erwähnten Freistrahlfüllsystem kann es durch eine ungleichmäßige Verteilung der Fruchtstücke am Kegel zum Spritzen (auch als Spillage bezeichnet) des Füllventils kommen. Diese Spritzer sind nachteilig, da sie beispielsweise zu einer Schimmelbildung an einer Flaschenaußenseite führen können. Dieses Problem tritt dabei sowohl bei einem Beginn eines Füllvorganges auf als auch bei Beendigung des Füllvorganges beziehungsweise einem Schließvorgang des besagten Ventils auf. Insbesondere haben die im Stand der Technik bekannten Freistrahlventile zu derartigen ungewollten Spritzern geführt.In the filling, for example, with the above-mentioned free-jet filling system, it can come by an uneven distribution of the fruit pieces on the cone for spraying (also referred to as spillage) of the filling valve. These splashes are disadvantageous because they can lead to mold growth on a bottle outside, for example. This problem occurs both at the beginning of a filling operation and at the end of the filling process or a closing operation of said valve. In particular, the free jet valves known in the prior art have led to such unwanted spatters.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Verfügung zu stellen, welche eine verbesserte Abfüllung von Flüssigkeiten erlauben. Insbesondere soll eine Möglichkeit geschaffen werden, um auch Flüssigkeiten mit Partikeln, wie beispielsweise Fruchtstückchen, effizienter abfüllen zu können. Diese Aufgaben werden erfindungsgemäß durch die Gegenstände der unabhängigen Ansprüche erreicht. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen und Weiterbildungen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and a method which allow improved filling of liquids. In particular, a possibility should be created in order to be able to fill liquids with particles, such as fruit pieces, more efficiently. These objects are achieved according to the invention by the subject matters of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zum Befüllen von Behältnissen mit Flüssigkeiten und insbesondere mit Getränken weist ein Reservoir für die abzufüllende Flüssigkeit auf sowie eine Verbindungsleitung, um die Flüssigkeit von dem Reservoir zu einer Einfülleinrichtung zu transportieren, wobei die Einfülleinrichtung eine erste Ventileinrichtung zum Steuern eines Flüssigkeitsstromes in das Behältnis aufweist.A device according to the invention for filling containers with liquids and in particular with beverages has a reservoir for the liquid to be filled and a connecting line for transporting the liquid from the reservoir to a filling device, wherein the filling device comprises a first valve device for controlling a liquid flow into the container having.

Erfindungsgemäß weist die Vorrichtung eine in der Verbindungsleitung angeordnete zweite in Serie mit der ersten Ventileinrichtung angeordnete Ventileinrichtung auf, wobei die an der zweiten Ventileinrichtung vorbeiströmende Flüssigkeitsmenge und die zu der Einfülleinrichtung gelangende Flüssigkeitsmenge im wesentlichen identisch sind.According to the invention, the device has a valve arranged in the connecting line second in series with the first valve means arranged valve means, wherein the flowing past the second valve means amount of liquid and reaching the filling device liquid amount are substantially identical.

Aus dem Stand der Technik, zum Beispiel der WO 2008/037338 A1 , sind Vorrichtungen zum Abfüllen von Getränken bekannt, wobei mehrere Reservoirs vorgesehen sind sowie Ventile, die letztlich zum Mischen dieser aus den unterschiedlichen Reservoirs stammenden Getränken dienen. In diesen Fällen ist jedoch die Menge der Flüssigkeit, die an den Ventilen vorbeiströmt, die den jeweiligen Reservoirs zugeordnet sind und derjenigen Flüssigkeit, die letztlich zu der Einfülleinrichtung gelangt, unterschiedlich.From the prior art, for example the WO 2008/037338 A1 , Devices for bottling beverages are known, wherein a plurality of reservoirs are provided and valves, which ultimately serve for mixing these originating from the different reservoirs drinks. In these cases, however, the amount of liquid flowing past the valves associated with the respective reservoirs and the liquid ultimately passing to the filling device will be different.

Dem gegenüber ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung insbesondere derart gestaltet, dass die Verbindungsleitung zumindest zwischen der zweiten Ventileinrichtung und der Einfülleinrichtung verzweigungslos ausgeführt ist, dass also nach der zweiten Ventileinrichtung keine weiteren Flüssigkeiten, welche nicht bereits die zweite Ventileinrichtung passiert haben, zu der Einfülleinrichtung gelangen können.In contrast, the device according to the invention is designed in particular such that the connecting line is designed without branches at least between the second valve device and the filling device, so that after the second valve device no other liquids, which have not already passed the second valve device, can reach the filling device.

Unter einer im wesentlichen bestehenden Identität der Flüssigkeitsmengen wird verstanden, dass diese Flüssigkeitsmengen insbesondere in einem regulären Arbeitsbetrieb identisch, beziehungsweise annähernd identisch sind. Geringfügige Unterschiede können sich beispielsweise durch Leckagen zwischen den beiden Ventileinrichtungen ergeben.Under a substantially existing identity of the amounts of liquid is understood that these amounts of liquid are identical, or approximately identical, especially in a regular work operation. Slight differences may arise, for example, due to leaks between the two valve devices.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist die zweite Ventileinrichtung derart gestaltet, dass sie den Flüssigkeitsstrom zu der Einfülleinrichtung wenigstens zeitweise während eines Abfüllvorganges vollständig unterbricht. Wie oben erwähnt, tritt das Problem von Spritzern insbesondere auf, falls während eines Öffnungsvorganges bzw. Schließvorganges die Flüssigkeit an der ersten Ventileinrichtung vorbeiströmt. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorgehensweise kann die zweite Ventileinrichtung eingesetzt werden, um einen Flüssigkeitsstrom zu der Fülleinrichtung beziehungsweise zu der ersten Ventileinrichtung hin zu unterbrechen. Während einer Unterbrechung dieses Flüssigkeitsstroms kann anschließend die erste Ventileinrichtung vollständig geöffnet werden, und anschließend kann spritzerfrei das Getränk abgefüllt werden.In an advantageous embodiment, the second valve device is designed such that it completely interrupts the flow of liquid to the filling device at least temporarily during a filling process. As mentioned above, the problem of splashes occurs in particular if, during an opening or closing operation, the liquid flows past the first valve device. By virtue of the procedure according to the invention, the second valve device can be used in order to interrupt a liquid flow to the filling device or to the first valve device. During an interruption of this liquid flow, the first valve device can subsequently be completely opened, and then the drink can be dispensed spatter-free.

Damit beschreibt die Erfindung ein System aus zwei in Reihe geschalteten Ventileinrichtungen, wobei bevorzugt die erste Ventileinrichtung und die zweite Ventileinrichtung unabhängig voneinander schaltbar sind, das heißt, die Schaltstellungen dieser Ventile sind nicht aneinander gekoppelt. Dabei wird darauf hingewiesen, dass die letzte Ventileinrichtung in der Reihe vor dem Austritt (in das Behältnis) nicht zwingend geschlossen werden muss. Vorzugsweise ist die zweite Ventileinrichtung von dem Reservoir weiter beabstandet als von der ersten Ventileinrichtung. Besonders bevorzugt ist die zweite Ventileinrichtung nahe an der Einfülleinrichtung angeordnet, damit durch ein Schließen dieser zweiten Ventileinrichtung ein Produktstrom zu der Einfülleinrichtung schnell unterbrochen werden kann.Thus, the invention describes a system of two series-connected valve devices, wherein preferably the first valve device and the second valve device are independently switchable, that is, the switching positions of these valves are not coupled to each other. It should be noted that the last valve device in the row before the outlet (in the container) does not necessarily have to be closed. Preferably, the second valve means is spaced further from the reservoir than from the first valve means. Particularly preferably, the second valve device is arranged close to the filling device, so that a closing of this second valve device, a product flow to the filling device can be interrupted quickly.

Durch das vorgeschaltete Ventil, das heißt die zweite Ventileinrichtung, kann beispielsweise ein Ventilkegel der ersten Ventileinrichtung angehoben beziehungsweise geöffnet werden, ohne dass gleich das Produkt nachläuft. Das Produkt läuft dann zeitlich gesteuert durch den jetzt gleich von Beginn an größeren Strömungsquerschnitt. Auf diese Weise wird ein Ablenken des Strahls durch eingeklemmte Fruchtstücke in einem kleinen Querschnitt vermieden. Bei einem Schließvorgang kann durch ein vorzeitiges Schließen des Produktstroms mittels der zweiten Ventileinrichtung auch hier das Spritzen vermieden werden. Mit anderen Worten wird der Produktstrom bei einem großen Querschnitt abgedreht, und dann wird die erste Ventileinrichtung unmittelbar geschlossen, beziehungsweise sie bleibt noch einen Spalt offen, der bevorzugt so klein ist, dass das abzufüllende Produkt nicht selbständig aus dem Ventil läuft.By the upstream valve, that is, the second valve means, for example, a valve plug of the first valve device can be raised or opened, without the product immediately running after. The product then runs timed through the now larger flow cross-section right from the start. In this way, a deflection of the beam is avoided by pinched fruit pieces in a small cross-section. During a closing operation, premature closing of the product flow by means of the second valve device also prevents spraying. In other words, the product flow is turned off at a large cross section, and then the first valve device is immediately closed, or it remains open a gap, which is preferably so small that the product to be filled does not run independently from the valve.

Vorzugsweise ist eine weitere Ventileinrichtung vorgesehen, welche an dem besagten Reservoir für die Flüssigkeit angeordnet ist. Damit ist auch die Flüssigkeitsmenge, welche von dem Reservoir in die Verbindungsleitung gelangt, änderbar. Es kann jedoch auch eine weitere Ventileinrichtung in einem Zulauf zu dem Reservoir vorgesehen sein.Preferably, a further valve device is provided, which is arranged on the said reservoir for the liquid. Thus, the amount of liquid that passes from the reservoir into the connecting line, changeable. However, it may also be provided a further valve device in an inlet to the reservoir.

Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung eine Steuereinrichtung auf, welche derart gestaltet ist, dass sie die erste Ventileinrichtung und die zweite Ventileinrichtung während eines Abfüllvorganges mit einer bestimmten Flüssigkeit in Abhängigkeit voneinander steuert. So ist es - wie oben beschrieben - möglich, dass zu Beginn eines Füllvorganges in ein bestimmtes Behältnis zunächst die erste Ventileinrichtung geöffnet wird und erst anschließend die zweite Ventileinrichtung.In a further advantageous embodiment, the device has a control device which is designed such that it controls the first valve device and the second valve device during a filling process with a specific liquid in dependence on each other. Thus, as described above, it is possible for the first valve device to be opened at the beginning of a filling process in a specific container, and only then for the second valve device.

Bevorzugt ist die Vorrichtung zum Abfüllen von Partikel enthaltenden Getränken ausgebildet. Dies kann sich beispielsweise in der Beschaffenheit der Strömungsquerschnitte der beiden Ventileinrichtungen äußern.The device is preferably designed for filling drinks containing particles. This can manifest itself, for example, in the nature of the flow cross sections of the two valve devices.

Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist eine Durchflussmesseinrichtung vor der zweiten Ventileinrichtung zwischen Reservoir und der zweiten Ventileinrichtung angeordnet. Ebenso denkbar ist eine Bestimmung der Abfüllmenge mittels Wägezellen oder anderen Messverfahren.In a further advantageous embodiment, a flow measuring device is arranged in front of the second valve device between the reservoir and the second valve device. It is also conceivable to determine the filling quantity by means of load cells or other measuring methods.

Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die erste Ventileinrichtung einen verschiebbaren Ventilkegel auf. Dieser Ventilkegel kann dabei einen Strömungsquerschnitt verringern beziehungsweise vollständig schließen.In a further advantageous embodiment, the first valve device has a displaceable valve cone. This valve cone can reduce or completely close a flow cross-section.

Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform erlaubt wenigstens eine Ventileinrichtung, und besonders bevorzugt wenigstens die zweite Ventileinrichtung, stationäre Ventilstellungen, die zwischen einer vollständigen Öffnung und einer vollständigen Schließung der zweiten Ventileinrichtung liegen. Auf diese Weise kann eine Abhängigkeit von einem abzufüllenden Getränk ein bestimmter Schließzustand beziehungsweise Öffnungszustand des Ventils frei definiert werden, der dabei von einem absolut geschlossenen Zustand oder auch einem vollständig geöffneten Zustand abweichen kann. So ist es beispielsweise möglich, dass die zweite Ventileinrichtung zwischen einer Öffnungsstellung, in der das Strömungsvolumen geringfügig begrenzt wird und einer Schließstellung, in der der Produktstrom nur nahezu vollständig begrenzt wird, steuerbar oder schaltbar ist. Vorzugsweise ist dabei wenigstens eine derartige stationäre Ventilstellung einstellbar. Bevorzugt sind mehrere derartige stationäre Zwischenstellungen der zweiten Ventileinrichtung möglich.In a further advantageous embodiment, at least one valve device, and particularly preferably at least the second valve device, permits stationary valve positions which lie between a complete opening and a complete closure of the second valve device. In this way, a dependence on a beverage to be filled, a specific closing state or opening state of the valve can be freely defined, which may differ from an absolutely closed state or a completely open state. Thus, for example, it is possible for the second valve device to be controllable or switchable between an open position in which the flow volume is limited slightly and a closed position in which the product flow is only almost completely limited. Preferably, at least one is such stationary valve position adjustable. Preferably, a plurality of such stationary intermediate positions of the second valve device are possible.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ist weiterhin auf ein Verfahren zum Abfüllen von Flüssigkeiten in Behältnisse gerichtet, wobei die Flüssigkeiten insbesondere über eine Verbindungsleitung zu einer Einfülleinrichtung geleitet werden, und mit der Einfülleinrichtung in die Behältnisse eingefüllt werden, und wobei eine in der Einfülleinrichtung angeordnete erste Ventileinrichtung einen Flüssigkeitsstrom von der Einfülleinrichtung in das Behältnis beeinflusst beziehungsweise steuert. Erfindungsgemäß wird die Flüssigkeit über eine zweite in der Verbindungsleitung angeordnete Ventileinrichtung geleitet, wobei die an dieser zweiten Ventileinrichtung vorbeiströmende Flüssigkeitsmenge im wesentlichen der an der Einfülleinrichtung ankommenden Flüssigkeitsmenge entspricht.The present invention is further directed to a method for filling liquids in containers, wherein the liquids are passed in particular via a connecting line to a filling device, and are filled with the filling device in the containers, and wherein a filling device arranged in the first valve means a liquid flow influenced by the filling device in the container or controls. According to the invention, the liquid is passed via a second valve device arranged in the connecting line, the quantity of liquid flowing past this second valve device substantially corresponding to the quantity of liquid arriving at the filling device.

Damit wird auch verfahrensseitig vorgeschlagen, zwei Ventile in Serie vorzusehen, welche bei der Abfüllung der Behältnisse zusammenwirken. Vorzugsweise wird wenigstens einmal während eines Abfüllvorganges zunächst die erste Ventileinrichtung wenigstens teilweise geöffnet während die zweite Ventileinrichtung noch geschlossen ist und anschließend die zweite Ventileinrichtung geöffnet. Vorzugsweise wird dabei wenigstens eine der Ventileinrichtungen wenigstens zeitweise vollständig geöffnet, und insbesondere die erste Ventileinrichtung zeitweise vollständig geöffnet.Thus, it is also proposed on the procedural side to provide two valves in series, which cooperate in the filling of the containers. Preferably, at least once during a filling process, first the first valve device is at least partially opened while the second valve device is still closed and then the second valve device is opened. Preferably, at least one of the valve devices is at least temporarily opened completely, and in particular the first valve device is temporarily opened completely.

Vorzugsweise wird zu Beginn eines Abfüllvorganges der Flüssigkeit in ein bestimmtes Behältnis zunächst die erste Ventileinrichtung wenigstens teilweise geöffnet und erst anschließend die zweite Ventileinrichtung (von einem geschlossenen Zustand) wenigstens teilweise geöffnet. Durch diese Vorgehensweise kann - wie oben erläutert - das Auftreten von Spritzern durch in der ersten Ventileinrichtung verklemmte Fruchtstücke verhindert werden.Preferably, at the beginning of a filling process of the liquid in a certain container, first the first valve device is at least partially opened and only then the second valve means (from a closed state) at least partially opened. By this procedure, as explained above, the occurrence of splashes can be prevented by jammed in the first valve means pieces of fruit.

Bei einem weiteren vorteilhaften Verfahren wird wenigstens einmal während des Abfüllvorganges und insbesondere bei Beendigung des Abfüllvorganges der Flüssigkeit in ein bestimmtes Behältnis zunächst die zweite Ventileinrichtung wenigstens teilweise geschlossen und anschließend die erste Ventileinrichtung wenigstens teilweise geschlossen. Auf diese Weise kann auch während des Schließvorganges der Ventile das Auftreten von Spritzern verhindert werden.In a further advantageous method, the second valve device is at least partially closed at least once during the filling process and in particular at the end of the filling process of the liquid in a particular container and then at least partially closed the first valve means. In this way, even during the closing of the valves, the occurrence of splashes can be prevented.

Vorzugsweise wird als Flüssigkeit ein Partikel enthaltendes Getränk verwendet. Weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen ergeben sich aus der beigefügten Zeichnung.Preferably, the liquid used is a particle-containing beverage. Further advantageous embodiments will become apparent from the accompanying drawings.

Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung;
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eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung; und
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eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.
Showing:
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a schematic representation of a device according to the invention;
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a further embodiment of a device according to the invention; and
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a further embodiment of a device according to the invention.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1. Diese Vorrichtung 1 weist ein Reservoir 2 auf, in dem ein abzufüllendes Getränk angeordnet ist. An dieses Reservoir 2 ist über eine Flanschverbindung 5 eine Verbindungsleitung 6 angeschlossen, die zum Leiten der Flüssigkeit beziehungsweise des Getränkes an eine Einfülleinrichtung 8 dient. Diese Einfülleinrichtung 8 dient zum Abfüllen der Flüssigkeit in ein Behältnis 10 über die eine Behältnismündung 10a. Zum Abfüllen des Getränkes weist die Einfülleinrichtung 8 eine erste Ventileinrichtung 12 auf, welche hier einen in der Richtung B beweglichen Ventilkegel 16 aufweist, der einen Durchgang der Flüssigkeit je nach Stellung dieses Ventilkegels beeinflussen kann, beziehungsweise den Flüssigkeitsdurchfluss auch vollständig sperren kann. Bei der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Ausführungsform schließt sich die Verbindungsleitung direkt an das Reservoir 2 an. Es wäre jedoch auch möglich, dass zwischen dem Reservoir und der Verbindungsleitung 6 weitere Elemente, wie beispielsweise Verteileinheiten, angeordnet sind. Weiterhin wird darauf hingewiesen, dass das Reservoir und dessen Gestaltung nicht entscheidend für die Funktionsweise der vorgeschlagenen Erfindung sind. So könnte auch eine Verbindungsleitung als Reservoir für das Getränk dienen. Fig. 1 shows a device according to the invention 1. This device 1 has a reservoir 2, in which a beverage to be filled is arranged. To this reservoir 2 is connected via a flange 5, a connecting line 6, which serves to conduct the liquid or the beverage to a filling device 8. This filling device 8 serves for filling the liquid into a container 10 via the one container mouth 10a. For filling the beverage, the filling device 8 has a first valve device 12, which in this case has a valve cone 16 which is movable in the direction B and which can influence a passage of the liquid depending on the position of this valve cone or can completely block the liquid flow. At the in Fig. 1 In the embodiment shown, the connection line connects directly to the reservoir 2. However, it would also be possible for 6 further elements, such as distribution units, to be arranged between the reservoir and the connecting line. Furthermore, it should be noted that the reservoir and its design are not critical to the operation of the proposed invention. So could also serve a connecting line as a reservoir for the drink.

Weiterhin ist in der Verbindungsleitung 6 eine zweite Ventileinrichtung 14 angeordnet, die damit mit der ersten Ventileinrichtung 12 bezüglich des Flüssigkeitsstroms in Serie geschaltet ist. Diese zweite Ventileinrichtung 14 ist dabei in der Lage, den Flüssigkeitsstrom vollständig zu unterbrechen. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich bei der zweiten Ventileinrichtung um ein pneumatisches Absperrventil beziehungsweise ein Membranventil.Furthermore, a second valve device 14 is arranged in the connecting line 6, which is thus connected in series with the first valve device 12 with respect to the liquid flow. This second valve device 14 is able to completely interrupt the liquid flow. Preferably, the second valve device is a pneumatic shut-off valve or a diaphragm valve.

Zwischen der zweiten Ventileinrichtung 14 und der Fülleinrichtung 8 ist eine Durchflussmesseinrichtung 18 vorgesehen. Damit ist es möglich, dass der Flüssigkeitsstrom auch durch die zweite Ventileinrichtung 14 insbesondere vollständig geschlossen wird. Während dieses geschlossenen Zustandes kann ein Öffnungszustand der ersten Ventileinrichtung 12 verändert werden, beispielsweise zu Beginn eines Befüllungsvorganges kann in diesem Zeitraum die erste Ventileinrichtung 12 vollständig geöffnet werden.Between the second valve device 14 and the filling device 8, a flow measuring device 18 is provided. Thus it is possible that the liquid flow is also completely closed by the second valve device 14 in particular. During this closed state, an opening state of the first valve device 12 can be changed, for example, at the beginning of a filling process, the first valve device 12 can be fully opened in this period.

Das Bezugszeichen 20 bezieht sich auf eine Steuereinrichtung zum Steuern der beiden Ventileinrichtungen 12, 14. Dabei kann diese Steuerung derart erfolgen, dass sowohl zu Beginn des Füllvorganges als auch zu dessen Beendigung die zweite Ventileinrichtung 14 den Durchfluss vollständig versperrt, während die erste Ventileinrichtung zwischen einer Öffnungsin eine Schließstellung und umgekehrt wechselt.The reference numeral 20 refers to a control device for controlling the two valve devices 12, 14. In this case, this control can be such that both at the beginning of the filling process as well as its termination, the second valve means 14 completely blocks the flow, while the first valve means between a Opening in a closed position and vice versa.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung. Bei dieser Ausführungsform sind in der Verbindungsleitung 6 hintereinander zwei Ventileinrichtungen 14a, 14b, genauer gesagt, Membranventile vorgesehen. Diese beiden Ventileinrichtungen 14a, 14b erlauben die Realisierung unterschiedlicher Füllgeschwindigkeiten in das Behältnis 10. Dabei sind auch die beiden Ventileinrichtungen 14a, 14b unabhängig voneinander steuerbar. Diese beiden Ventileinrichtungen 14a, 14b können dabei jeweils vollständig geschlossen werden, erlauben jedoch in ihren jeweiligen geöffneten Positionen unterschiedliche maximale Fluidströme. Fig. 2 shows a further embodiment of a device according to the invention. In this embodiment, two valve devices 14a, 14b, more precisely, diaphragm valves are provided in the connecting line 6 in succession. These two valve devices 14a, 14b allow the realization of different filling speeds in the container 10. In this case, the two valve devices 14a, 14b are independently controllable. These two valve devices 14a, 14b can each be completely closed, but allow different maximum fluid flows in their respective open positions.

Bei der in Fig. 3 gezeigten Ausführungsform ist neben den beiden Ventileinrichtungen 14a, 14b ein zusätzlicher Verschlusskappenmechanismus bzw. CIP- Kappenmechanismus zu Reinigungszwecken vorgesehen. Bei dieser Ausführungsform weist dieser Verschlusskappenmechanismus eine schwenkbare CIP-Kappe 36 auf, welche durch Bewegung eines Hebels 34 und damit unter Verwendung einer Kurve (nicht gezeigt) steuerbar ist. Eine Stange 32 überträgt die Bewegung des Hebels 34 auf einen Hebel 38 und damit die CIP- Kappe 36. Ein Hubelement 30 bewirkt ein Anheben der CIP - Kappe 36 und damit ein Andrücken derselben an die Einfülleinrichtung 8At the in Fig. 3 shown embodiment, an additional cap mechanism or CIP cap mechanism is provided for cleaning purposes in addition to the two valve devices 14a, 14b. In this embodiment, this cap mechanism has a pivotable CIP cap 36, which is controllable by movement of a lever 34 and thus using a curve (not shown). A rod 32 transmits the movement of the lever 34 to a lever 38 and thus the CIP cap 36. A lifting element 30 causes the CIP cap 36 to be raised and thus pressed against the filling device 8

Sämtliche in den Anmeldungsunterlagen offenbarten Merkmale werden als erfindungswesentlich beansprucht, sofern sie einzeln oder in Kombination gegenüber dem Stand der Technik neu sind.All disclosed in the application documents features are claimed as essential to the invention, provided they are new individually or in combination over the prior art.

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Vorrichtung zum Befüllen von Behältnissen (10) mit Flüssigkeiten und insbesondere mit Getränken, mit einem Reservoir (2) für die abzufüllende Flüssigkeit, mit einer Verbindungsleitung (6), um die Flüssigkeit von dem Reservoir (2) zu einer Einfülleinrichtung (4) zu transportieren, wobei die Einfülleinrichtung (8) eine erste Ventileinrichtung (12) zum Steuern eines Flüssigkeitsstromes in das Behältnis (10) aufweist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Vorrichtung eine in der Verbindungsleitung (6) angeordnete zweite in Serie mit der ersten Ventileinrichtung (12) angeordnete Ventileinrichtung (14) aufweist, wobei die an der zweiten Ventileinrichtung (12) vorbeiströmende Flüssigkeitsmenge und die zu der Einfülleinrichtung (8) gelangende Flüssigkeitsmenge im wesentlichen identisch sind.Device for filling containers (10) with liquids and in particular with beverages, with a reservoir (2) for the liquid to be filled, with a connecting line (6) for transporting the liquid from the reservoir (2) to a filling device (4) wherein the filling device (8) has a first valve device (12) for controlling a liquid flow into the container (10),
characterized in that
the device comprises a second in series with the first valve means arranged in the connecting line (6) valve means (14), wherein the at the second valve means (12) flowing past the amount of liquid and to the filling device (8) passing amount of liquid substantially are identical. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die zweite Ventileinrichtung (14) derart gestaltet ist, dass sie den Flüssigkeitsstrom zu der Einfülleinrichtung (8) wenigstens zeitweise während eines Abfüllvorgangs vollständig unterbricht.Device according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the second valve device (14) is designed such that it completely interrupts the flow of liquid to the filling device (8) at least temporarily during a filling process. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die erste Ventileinrichtung (12) und die zweite Ventileinrichtung (14) unabhängig voneinander schaltbar sind.Device according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the first valve device (12) and the second Valve device (14) are independently switchable. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Vorrichtung eine Steuereinrichtung (20) aufweist, welche derart gestaltet ist, dass sie die erste Ventileinrichtung (12) und die zweite Ventileinrichtung (14) während eines Abfüllvorgangs mit einer bestimmten Flüssigkeit in Abhängigkeit voneinander steuert.Device according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the device comprises a control device (20) which is designed such that it controls the first valve device (12) and the second valve device (14) during a filling process with a specific liquid in dependence on one another. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Vorrichtung zum Abfüllen Partikel enthaltender Getränke ausgebildet ist.Device according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the device is designed for filling particles containing drinks. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
zwischen dem Reservoir (2) und der zweiten Ventileinrichtung (14) eine Durchflussmesseinrichtung (18) angeordnet ist..Device according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
between the reservoir (2) and the second valve device (14) a flow measuring device (18) is arranged. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die erste Ventileinrichtung (12) einen verschiebbaren Ventilkegel (16) aufweist.Device according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the first valve device (12) has a displaceable valve cone (16). Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
wenigstens die zweite Ventileinrichtung (164) stationäre Ventilstellungen erlaubt, die zwischen einer vollständigen Öffnung und einer vollständigen Schließung der zweiten Ventileinrichtung (14) liegen.Device according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
at least the second valve means (164) allows stationary valve positions which lie between a complete opening and a complete closure of the second valve means (14). Verfahren zum Abfüllen von Flüssigkeiten in Behältnisse (10), wobei die Flüssigkeiten über eine Verbindungsleitung (6) zu einer Einfülleinrichtung (8) geleitet werden und mit der Einfülleinrichtung (8) in die Behältnisse (10) eingefüllt werden, und wobei eine in der Einfülleinrichtung (8) angeordnete erste Ventileinrichtung (12) einen Flüssigkeitsstrom von der Einfülleinrichtung (8) in das Behältnis (10) beeinflusst,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Flüssigkeit über eine zweite in der Verbindungsleitung (6) angeordnete Ventileinrichtung (14) geleitet wird, wobei die an dieser zweiten Ventileinrichtung (14) vorbeiströmende Flüssigkeitsmenge im wesentlichen der an der Einfülleinrichtung (8) ankommenden Flüssigkeitsmenge entspricht.A method for filling liquids in containers (10), wherein the liquids are passed via a connecting line (6) to a filling device (8) and filled with the filling device (8) in the containers (10), and wherein one in the filling device (8) arranged first valve means (12) influences a flow of liquid from the filling device (8) into the container (10),
characterized in that
the liquid is passed via a second valve device (14) arranged in the connecting line (6), the quantity of liquid flowing past this second valve device (14) substantially corresponding to the quantity of liquid arriving at the filling device (8). Verfahren nach Anspruch 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
wenigstens einmal während eines Abfüllvorgangs zunächst die zweite Ventileinrichtung (14) wenigstens teilweise geöffnet wird und anschließend die erste Ventileinrichtung (12) wenigstens teilweise geöffnet wird.Method according to claim 7,
characterized in that
At least once during a filling process, first the second valve device (14) is at least partially opened and then the first valve device (12) at least partially opened becomes. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
zu Beginn eines Abfüllvorgangs der Flüssigkeit in ein bestimmtes Behältnis (10) zunächst die zweite Ventileinrichtung (14) wenigstens teilweise geöffnet wird anschließend die erste Ventileinrichtung (12) wenigstens teilweise geöffnet wird.Method according to claim 7,
characterized in that
At the beginning of a filling process of the liquid in a specific container (10), the second valve device (14) is at least partially opened, then the first valve device (12) is at least partially opened. Verfahren nach wenigstens einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche 7 - 9
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
wenigstens einmal während eines Abfüllvorgangs der Flüssigkeit in ein bestimmtes Behältnis (10) zunächst die zweite Ventileinrichtung (14) wenigstens teilweise geschlossen wird und anschließend die erste Ventileinrichtung (12) wenigstens teilweise geschlossen wird.Method according to at least one of the preceding claims 7 - 9
characterized in that
at least once during a filling operation of the liquid in a particular container (10), the second valve device (14) is at least partially closed and then the first valve device (12) is at least partially closed. Verfahren nach Anspruch 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
als Flüssigkeit ein Partikel enthaltendes Getränk verwendet wird.Method according to claim 8,
characterized in that
as the liquid, a particle-containing beverage is used.
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