Device and method for continuously inspecting containers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9995691
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15534422

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The present disclosure provides an inspection device for continuously inspecting fed containers, in particular bottles, said inspection device comprising a feed device configured to feed containers thereto in succession, at least one inspection unit, configured to inspect the fed containers, a discharge conveying device configured to discharge the inspected containers, and a throughput station for the containers, which is arranged between the feed conveying device and the discharge conveying device, wherein the throughput station comprises a conveyor arrangement with an individual drive and a plurality of conveying units, which are movable by means of the individual drive individually and independently of one another, the conveyor arrangement being configured to convey the containers from the feed conveying device to the discharge conveying device.

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  • KRONES AG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Piana, Stefan Koefering, DE 25 95
Richter, Stefan Thalmassing, DE 84 845

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