Patent ID: 7082739
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: B65B,B67B

Abstract:
1. A unit for capping containers with a neck and filler mouth, comprising a plurality of capping devices movable along a predetermined path toward and away from the containers for fitting caps to respective containers during a passage when each capping device advances along at least one portion of the path accompanied by a relative container, the unit comprising gathering and aligning means, associated and operating in conjunction with each capping device, for gathering and aligning the cap with the neck of the container; wherein said gathering and aligning means comprise at least one first gathering and aligning element comprising a frustoconical surface, converging toward the container, and a cylindrical surface, positionable in direct contact with the container; said frustoconical surface having a lower edge protruding internally of the area compassed by the mouth of the container at least when the cylindrical surface is in a locating position.