Method and apparatus for filling a container with reduced mixing

Details Method and apparatus for filling a container with reduced mixing Method and apparatus for filling a container with reduced mixing

1996-03-19

1998-02-24

Walczak, David J.

Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting mea

With manipulation of flexible or collapsible receiver or supply

141 67, 141172, 141275, 141374, B65B 104

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057203261

ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for filling a container with product are set forth which assist in reducing the mixing of air and product as the product is dispensed into the container. In accordance with one embodiment of the apparatus, the apparatus comprises a fill pipe for communicating a product therethrough to a fill opening of the fill pipe. A flexible dispensing receptacle having a first end disposed about the fill opening of the fill pipe for receiving product communicated through the fill pipe. The flexible receptacle is capable of being filled with a volume of product that is substantial when compared to the volume of product that is to be dispensed into a single container. Further, the flexible receptacle is dimensioned to facilitate its insertion into the interior of the container. A pressure actuated nozzle is disposed at a second end of the flexible receptacle through which product is dispensed into the container. Various modifications and enhancements to this basic apparatus are also contemplated. In accordance with one embodiment of the method, the method comprises the steps of 1) filling a flexible receptacle with a volume of product; 2) inserting the flexible receptacle into the container; and 3) dispensing product from the flexible receptacle into the container.

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