EP1292496A2 - Process and apparatus for filling a bag with powdered or granular material - Google Patents
Process and apparatus for filling a bag with powdered or granular materialInfo
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- EP1292496A2 EP1292496A2 EP01929852A EP01929852A EP1292496A2 EP 1292496 A2 EP1292496 A2 EP 1292496A2 EP 01929852 A EP01929852 A EP 01929852A EP 01929852 A EP01929852 A EP 01929852A EP 1292496 A2 EP1292496 A2 EP 1292496A2
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- Prior art keywords
- bag
- chamber
- base
- mouth
- series
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
- B65B1/00—Packaging fluent solid material, e.g. powders, granular or loose fibrous material, loose masses of small articles, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, or jars
- B65B1/20—Reducing volume of filled material
- B65B1/26—Reducing volume of filled material by pneumatic means, e.g. suction
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a process for filling a bag with a measured quantity of powdered or granular material , for example powdered cement .
- the packing density of the powdered material within a filled bag is typically very low, which has a number of disadvantages. Firstly, the loosely packed material within the bag will make the bag difficult to manipulate. Secondly, when the bag is opened, for example by hitting the bag with the blade of a shovel, a large amount of the powdered material may be dispersed into the surrounding atmosphere, thereby giving rise to a potential health hazard. Thirdly, a loosely packed bag, if sealed, will be more likely to burst when subjected to external pressure, for example when the bag is stored in a stack.
- a process for filling a bag with a powdered or granular material wherein a measured quantity of said material is subjected to a vacuum to compact the material prior to its being dispensed into the bag.
- the material is compacted within a chamber and is dispensed by positioning the chamber within the bag, such that the base of the chamber extends substantially to the base of the bag, and then releasing the compacted material from the base of the chamber whilst simultaneously separating the base of the chamber from the base of the bag.
- the compacted material will thus remain relatively undisturbed as it is dispensed and therefore will maintain its high packing density.
- the top of the chamber is pressurised to encourage the release of the compacted material into the bag.
- the chamber may be positioned within the bag by lowering the chamber into bag and/or by raising bag to envelop the chamber .
- the base of the chamber may be separated from the base of the bag by raising the chamber and/or by lowering bag.
- the volume of air within the bag may be further reduced by inserting a suction device into the material contained in the bag, via the mouth of the bag, and applying suction via the suction device.
- the volume of air within the bag may also or otherwise be further reduced by forming a partial seal across the mouth of the bag and then compressing the bag and/or subjecting the bag to a vaccuum, to expel air from the interior of the bag through its partially sealed mouth.
- the partial seal is formed by series of joins extending across the mouth of the bag.
- the mouth of the bag may then be fully sealed or, where the partial seal is formed by a series of joins extending across the mouth of the bag, a second series of joins may be formed in parallel with the first series of joins.
- the joins of the first and second series are preferably staggered to form a series of convoluted passages across the mouth of the bag.
- the volume of air within the bag may be further reduced by fully sealing the mouth of the bag, forming a small puncture hole in the side of the bag and then compressing the bag and/or subjecting the bag to a vaccuum, to expel air from the interior of the bag through the puncture hole .
- the puncture hole is preferably closed, for example by a weld or by applying an adhesive patch to the bag to cover the hole.
- the fully sealed bag Prior to forming the small puncture hole, the fully sealed bag may be vibrated and/or compressed to cause air within the bag to collect adjacent the point at which the puncture hole is to be formed.
- a process for filling a bag with powdered or granular material wherein a measured quantity of said material is compacted within a chamber and is dispensed by positioning the chamber within the bag, such that the base of the chamber extends substantially to the base of the bag, and then releasing the compacted material from the base of the chamber whilst simultaneously separating the base of the chamber from the base of the bag.
- the material may be compacted by compressing the material or, more preferably, by evacuating the chamber.
- a process for reducing the volume of air within a bag filled with a measured quantity of powdered or granular material comprising the steps of forming a partial seal across the mouth of the bag and then compressing the bag and/or subjecting the bag to a vaccuum, to expel air from its interior through the partially sealed mouth.
- the partial seal is formed by series of joins extending across the mouth of the bag.
- the mouth of the bag may be fully sealed or, where the partial seal is formed by a series of joins extending across the mouth of the bag, a second series of joins may be formed in parallel with the first series of joins.
- the joins of the first and second series are preferably staggered to form a series of convoluted passages across the mouth of the bag.
- At least two series of joins are formed in parallel across the mouth of the bag, with the joins of adjacent series being staggered to form a series of convoluted passages across the mouth of the bag.
- a process for reducing the volume of air within a bag filled with a measured quantity of powdered or granular material comprising the steps of fully sealing the mouth of the bag, forming a small puncture hole in the side of the bag and then compressing the bag and/or subjecting the bag to a vaccuum, to expel air from the interior of the bag through the puncture hole.
- the puncture hole is preferably closed, for example by a weld or by applying an adhesive patch to the bag to cover the hole.
- the fully sealed bag may be vibrated and/or compressed to cause air within the bag to collect adjacent the point at which the puncture hole is to be formed.
- a process for reducing the volume of air within a bag filled with a measured quantity of powdered or granular material comprising inserting a suction device into the material contained in the bag, via the mouth of the bag, and applying suction via the suction device.
- the compacted material is then released from the base of the conditioning chamber 8 into a plastics bag 10 which is positioned such that it envelops the conditioning chamber, with the base of the chamber extending substantially to the base of the bag.
- the plastics bag 10 is gradually lowered away from the conditioning chamber 8, thereby minimising any disturbance which might loosen the compacted material.
- a pressure differential is preferably established by re-introducing air into the top of the chamber .
- the filled bag is then transported to a possing station where the mouth of the bag is held open as its contents are subjected to a low frequency jog, for example by repeatedly raising and dropping the bag or by subjecting the bag to a series of blows .
- the filled bag may pass through a series of possing stations according to the rate at which filled bags are delivered from the conditioning chamber and the level of de- aeration required.
- a suction device (not shown) is then inserted into the material contained in the bag, via the mouth of the bag, and suction applied via the suction device to further compact the material.
- the apparatus is preferably arranged such that, between successive suction operations, air is blown through the suction device to dislodge any residual material therefrom, which might otherwise reduce the suction capability of the device.
- the bag is then partially sealed by forming a series of welds 12 across its mouth and then compressed between a pair of opposed plates 14 to expel excess air from its interior through the partially sealed mouth.
- a pair of opposed rollers 16 run across the top of the bag 10 as it is compressed to expel any remaining air from the ullage region of the bag. Excess air may also or otherwise be expelled from the interior of the partially sealed bag by subjecting the bag to a vaccuum, for example by placing the partially sealed bag in a vaccuum chamber which is then evacuated.
- a second series of welds 18 is finally formed across the top of the bag 10, in parallel with the first series of welds 12, with the two series of welds being staggered to provide a series of convoluted channels which allow further air to escape from the bag, for example if the bag is compressed within a stack, but which also inhibit the release of the powdered or granular material from, or the ingress of moisture into, the bag.
- the mouth of the bag is fully sealed and the bag transported on its side along a vibrating conveyor belt, causing any remaining air to accumulate against the upper surface of the bag.
- the fully sealed bag may also or otherwise be compressed, before the uppermost side of the bag is punctured and the bag compressed and/or subjected to a vaccuum, e.g. within a vaccuum chamber, to expel the accumulated air.
- a vaccuum e.g. within a vaccuum chamber
- the puncture hole is sealed by a weld or by applying an adhesive patch over the hole.
Abstract
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Applications Claiming Priority (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB0011730A GB0011730D0 (en) | 2000-05-17 | 2000-05-17 | Bag filling process |
GB0011730 | 2000-05-17 | ||
GB0023384A GB0023384D0 (en) | 2000-05-17 | 2000-09-25 | Bag filling process |
GB0023384 | 2000-09-25 | ||
PCT/GB2001/002188 WO2001087715A2 (en) | 2000-05-17 | 2001-05-17 | Process and apparatus for filling a bag with powdered or granular material |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP1292496A2 true EP1292496A2 (en) | 2003-03-19 |
EP1292496B1 EP1292496B1 (en) | 2007-05-02 |
EP1292496B2 EP1292496B2 (en) | 2009-11-11 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP01929852A Expired - Lifetime EP1292496B2 (en) | 2000-05-17 | 2001-05-17 | Process and apparatus for filling a bag with powdered or granular material |
Country Status (7)
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EP (1) | EP1292496B2 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE361234T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2001256532A1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE60128222T2 (en) |
DK (1) | DK1292496T3 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2286121T3 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2001087715A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP1312547A1 (en) * | 2001-11-16 | 2003-05-21 | Arodo BVBA | Device and method for packaging a flowable solid material |
NL1022560C2 (en) | 2003-02-03 | 2004-08-04 | Arodo Bvba | Device and method for packing flowable mould material such as powders and granulates involve a container with interior in horizontal surface surrounded by inside of at least one vertical wall |
Family Cites Families (6)
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DE1511619A1 (en) * | 1966-05-17 | 1969-08-07 | Hoefliger & Karg | Process for producing bulging pouch packs |
GB1353697A (en) †| 1972-01-18 | 1974-05-22 | Mckenzie Brown Ltd | Handling bags |
GB1433871A (en) †| 1972-05-03 | 1976-04-28 | Mckenzie Brown Ltd | Handling bags |
CH569620A5 (en) * | 1973-06-27 | 1975-11-28 | Electrotechnic & Chemical Engi | Removing air from and compacting powdered materials - reduces packaging requirements, volume, cost of handling time |
DE4107495A1 (en) * | 1991-02-21 | 1992-08-27 | Icoma Packtechnik Gmbh | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING PACKAGES |
DE4419914A1 (en) †| 1994-06-08 | 1996-01-11 | Librawerk Maschf Gmbh | Process for filling bulk goods into bags |
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2001
- 2001-05-17 AU AU2001256532A patent/AU2001256532A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2001-05-17 ES ES01929852T patent/ES2286121T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-05-17 DK DK01929852T patent/DK1292496T3/en active
- 2001-05-17 DE DE60128222T patent/DE60128222T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-05-17 AT AT01929852T patent/ATE361234T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2001-05-17 EP EP01929852A patent/EP1292496B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-05-17 WO PCT/GB2001/002188 patent/WO2001087715A2/en active IP Right Grant
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
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Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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DE60128222T2 (en) | 2008-01-10 |
EP1292496B2 (en) | 2009-11-11 |
WO2001087715A3 (en) | 2002-04-04 |
DK1292496T3 (en) | 2007-09-03 |
EP1292496B1 (en) | 2007-05-02 |
AU2001256532A1 (en) | 2001-11-26 |
WO2001087715A2 (en) | 2001-11-22 |
DE60128222D1 (en) | 2007-06-14 |
ES2286121T3 (en) | 2007-12-01 |
ATE361234T1 (en) | 2007-05-15 |
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