Patent ID: 6585013
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
A machine for filling capsules (2) with at least one product, each capsule (2) comprising a bottom shell (3) and a top shell (4); the machine comprising a conveyor (9) moving continuously along a given path (T1) and having a number of pockets (14), each for receiving a respective bottom shell (3); at least one metering wheel (15) rotating continuously about a first axis (12), and having a number of metering devices (17) moving with the metering wheel (15) along a portion of said path (T1), each in time with a relative said pocket (14), to feed a given quantity of said product into a relative said bottom shell (3); a container (22) housing said product and moving about a second axis (23) substantially parallel to said first axis (12), each said metering device (17) withdrawing the relative said quantity of product from said container (22); and supply means (24) for feeding said product into said container (22); and being characterized in that said supply means (24) comprise at least one supply conduit (27) extending downwards inside a space enclosing said metering wheel (15) and said container (22).