Non-destructive x-ray inspection apparatus for liquid foodstuffs

Details Non-destructive x-ray inspection apparatus for liquid foodstuffs Non-destructive x-ray inspection apparatus for liquid foodstuffs

1998-05-11

2000-04-11

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

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378 58, 378208, G01N 2312

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060495855

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for X-ray inspection of liquid foodstuffs contained in glass vessels such as jars or bottles, comprising a conveyor, along which a plurality of such vessels is moved, having a horizontal path, a section for the inlet and a section for the outlet of said vessels, and a device fitted along said horizontal path for inspecting said vessels and detecting the presence of contaminants in said liquid foodstuff. The apparatus provides for two arcuate connecting sections between said inlet and outlet sections, respectively. The connecting sections extend in vertical directions with the vessel advancing direction varying by 180.degree. with respect to a horizontal axis, whereby said inspection device controls the vessels in an upturned position.

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