Abstract:
A multi-function fluid treatment system (10) which can filter liquids or diffuse gases into liquids. To achieve filtration, the system (10) includes a housing (150) with multiple, closely-spaced filter cartridges (12, 14, 16) therein. The cartridges (12, 14, 16) are connected to a drive system (632) which rotates them in unison. Fluids to be filtered enter the housing (150) and surround the rotating cartridges (12, 14, 16). Cartridge rotation scrubs solids from the cartridges (12, 14, 16) and promotes fluid flow into the cartridges (12, 14, 16). Filtered fluids collected within the cartridges (12, 14, 16) thereafter exit the system (10). To achieve gas diffusion, the housing (150) is filled with a selected liquid (840). During cartridge rotation as discussed above, a gas (802) is introduced into the interior of each cartridge (12, 14, 16) which is constructed of a porous material. The gas (802) diffuses outwardly during cartridge rotation, causing substantial mixing of the gas (802) and fluid (840), with gas diffusion into the fluid (840). Cartridge rotation also prevents solids from accumulating thereon to achieve maximum gas delivery.
Abstract:
A glass bottle (52) production line (10) comprising a bottle mold (30) which has a plurality of mold cavities (32, 34, 36) arranged in a predetermined order for forming bottles (52, 54, 56). A hot bottle inspector (64) non-touchingly inspects the bottles as the bottles are conveyed past the hot bottle inspector. A mold transfer signal and bottle detection signal are processed to determine the mold cavity used to produce the bottle detected by the inspector.
Abstract:
Registration apparatus for controlling the circumferential registration and image height registration of a plate cylinder of a can decorating apparatus. A first control mechanism (420) includes a hydraulic cylinder (422) for moving a first adjusting mechanism (340) to control circumferential registration. A second control mechanism (450) includes a hydraulic cylinder (463) for moving a second adjusting mechanism (358) to control image height registration. Instead of hydraulic cylinders, electric linear actuators (530, 532) may be used to effect movement of the adjusting mechanisms (340, 358).
Abstract:
A can end (10) for a two-piece beverage can including a generally flat radially extending portion (30); a score panel (80) defined in the generally flat radially extending portion (30) by an arcuate score (82), the score panel (80) having a central, longitudinal axis projecting in a first axial direction (71) and a second axial direction (73) opposite the first direction; an annular emboss bead (100) formed in the score panel (80) and projecting in a first axial direction (71); and an annular deboss bead (120) formed in the score panel (80) and projecting in the second axial direction.
Abstract:
Apparatus for coating the bottom rim surface of a container using a vacuum conveyor (22) for holding and transporting a plurality of empty containers with the bottom rim surfaces exposed so that the bottom rim surfaces may be passed over a coating applicator roll (88) and through a curing oven (60) to provide the bottom rim surfaces with a cured coating and wherein the bottom rim surfaces my be coated at the same time and then passed through the curing oven (60).
Abstract:
A high efficiency, self cleaning system for separating solid materials from liquids. The system includes a primary housing (150) having at least one inlet (163) and a plurality of cylindrical filter cartridges (12, 14, 16) therein which are directly adjacent to and in close proximity with each other. The lower end of each cartridge (12, 14, 16) is positioned on a spring biased bearing member, with the upper end having an opening therein. Positioned within the opening and connected to each cartridge is a tubular shaft attached to a pulley type motor drive system (632, 750). The drive system (632, 750) is used to rotate the cartridges (12, 14, 16) in a selected direction. In operation, fluids to be filtered enter the housing and come into direct contact with the cartridges (12, 14, 16). Rotation of the multiple cartridges (12, 14, 16) and close proximity of the cartridges (12, 14, 16) to each other creates fluid turbulence within the housing (150). This turbulence scrubs collected solids from the cartridges (12, 14, 16) and promotes fluid flow into the cartridges (12, 14, 16).
Abstract:
Apparatus for packaging articles, such as container ends (T60), using a product (2) having a plurality of interconnected compartments (12) formed in two continuous superposed sheets (4, 6) by a lengthwise extending seam (14) and a plurality of spaced apart widthwise extending seams (16) so that each compartment (12) has one open end (22), by moving one of the compartment (12) to a predetermined location, gripping the widthwise extending seams (16) of the one compartment (12), moving one of the gripped seams (16) toward the other of the gripped seams (16), applying a force to the open end (22) to move apart the portions (24, 26) of the superposed strips (4, 6) forming the one compartment (12), holding a plurality of articles (160) at a location aligned with the open end (22), pushing the articles (160) into the one compartment (12), at least partially closing the open end (22), moving the partially closed compartment (12) to move another compartment (12) into the predetermined location and repeating the process to form a plurality of interconnected partially closed compartments (12).
Abstract:
Modular supports (2) for supporting a plurality of necking-in stations (4) and a plurality of transfer stations (6) wherein each of the modular supports has a base (10) that is releasably secured to an adjacent base, at least two spaced apart support columns (30, 32); a first support plate (36) supported on and secured to the at least two spaced apart columns for supporting a necking-in station and a second support plate (40) secured to first support plate for supporting a transfer station.
Abstract:
An apparatus (80) and method for measuring and analyzing light transmittance through containers (140) is provided. A system is disclosed in which a light probe (120) is insertable into a container (140) in order to measure light transmittance through portions of the container wall (146). The light probe (120) is connected to a spectrophotometer (72) which analyzes the light transmitted through the container wall (146). Light transmittance is measured over a series of light wavelengths in order to accurately predict the ability of the container (140) to protect its contents from the detrimental effects of light. In addition, the container (140) may be tested for light transmittance at several locations. The measured light transmittance of each location may be weighted differently in order to compensate for the anticipated exposure to light of the particular location. Also provided is a method for monitoring and controlling a container manufacturing process in which containers may be analyzed for light transmittance and the process adjusted accordingly depending upon the analysis.
Abstract:
A bottle inspection method is provided which is capable of compensating for random variations in the orientation and position of objects (50, 52, 54, and/or 56) being inspected, such as glass bottles on a conveyor (12). The inspection device (64) creates an image of the object (50, 52, 54, and/or 56) using camera (102 and 104) and then analyzes the image to determine the amount of variation in orientation and position. The desired measurements are made from the image and then adjusted relative to the variation previously determined. Also provided is an improved housing (100) for the imaging devices (102 and 104) which eliminates the need for clear panels which are prone to dirtying.