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Machines used for producing water, beer, wine, and spirits beverages; Bottling and canning machines for beverages; Packing machines of various beverages; Beverage labeling machines

Abstract

A seamer assembly includes a frame, a first servo assembly, a second servo assembly, a first support element, a second support element, a first die, and a second die. The first servo assembly is coupled to the frame. The first servo assembly includes a chuck that is configured to be rotated by the first servo assembly. The second servo assembly is coupled to the frame. The first support element is configured to support a can subassembly that includes a can body and a lid relative to the frame where at least one of the first support element, the first servo assembly and second servo assembly move relative to the other of the first support element, the first servo assembly and second servo assembly. The second support element is coupled to the second servo assembly. The first die is coupled to the second support element. The second die is coupled to the second support element. The first support element is configured to support a can subassembly such that the chuck is received in a first chuck position. The first servo assembly is configured to selectively rotate the can subassembly when the chuck is received in the first chuck position. The second servo assembly is configured to selectively reposition the second support element such that the first die and the second die are correspondingly repositioned.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 51/32 - Folding the circumferential seam by rolling
• B21D 51/26 - Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects cans or tins; Closing cans or tins in a permanent manner
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes

Abstract

A seamer assembly includes a frame, a first servo assembly, a second servo assembly, a first support element, a second support element, a first die, and a second die. The first servo assembly is coupled to the frame. The first servo assembly includes a chuck that is configured to be rotated by the first servo assembly. The second servo assembly is coupled to the frame. The first support element is configured to support a can subassembly that includes a can body and a lid relative to the frame where at least one of the first support element, the first servo assembly and second servo assembly move relative to the other of the first support element, the first servo assembly and second servo assembly. The second support element is coupled to the second servo assembly. The first die is coupled to the second support element. The second die is coupled to the second support element. The first support element is configured to support a can subassembly such that the chuck is received in a first chuck position. The first servo assembly is configured to selectively rotate the can subassembly when the chuck is received in the first chuck position. The second servo assembly is configured to selectively reposition the second support element such that the first die and the second die are correspondingly repositioned.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 51/32 - Folding the circumferential seam by rolling
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
• B21D 51/26 - Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects cans or tins; Closing cans or tins in a permanent manner

Abstract

A distillation system includes a pot and a rectification column. Vapor is produced in the pot and the rectification column receives the vapor from the pot. The rectification column includes a first plate, a first ring, and a fluid distribution system. The first plate is positioned within the rectification column. The first ring is positioned within the rectification column. The first ring includes a first plurality of apertures. The fluid distribution system receives a pressurized cleaning fluid and provides the pressurized cleaning fluid to the first ring such that the pressurized cleaning fluid is propelled from the first ring via the first plurality of apertures into the rectification column. At least some of the first plurality of apertures are configured to cause the pressurized cleaning fluid propelled therefrom to contact the first plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 3/16 - Fractionating columns in which vapour bubbles through liquid
• B01D 3/02 - Distillation or related exchange processes in which liquids are contacted with gaseous media, e.g. stripping in boilers or stills
• B01D 3/00 - Distillation or related exchange processes in which liquids are contacted with gaseous media, e.g. stripping

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BOTTLED DRINKING WATER