Patent ID: 7640953
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
1. A machine for filling containers ( 3 ) with a product, the machine comprising conveying means ( 17 ) for feeding each container ( 3 ) continuously along a given path (P); a tank ( 20 ) containing the product; at least one metering wheel ( 4 ) mounted to rotate continuously about a respective longitudinal axis ( 6 ); a number of metering devices ( 28 ), which are movable with the metering wheel ( 4 ) along a portion of said path (P) in time with said containers ( 3 ) to feed the product inside the containers ( 3 ), and each comprise a respective cylinder ( 39 ) and a respective piston ( 63 ) movable with respect to each other in a given direction ( 34 ); and actuating means ( 46 ) for moving the pistons ( 63 ) in said direction ( 34 ); the actuating means ( 46 ) comprising at least one cam ( 47 ), at least one tappet ( 48 ) for each piston ( 63 ) and cooperating with said cam ( 47 ) to move the piston ( 63 ) in said direction ( 34 ), and push means ( 49 ) for maintaining said tappets ( 48 ) in contact with the cam ( 47 ); and the machine being characterized in that said push means ( 49 ) are pneumatic push means.