Patents Assigned to Gima S.p.A.
  • Patent number: 11548670
    Abstract: Described is a unit for filling containing elements (2) of single-use capsules (3) with a dose (33) of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line (4) for transporting containing elements (2); a station (SR) for filling the containing elements (2) with a dose (33) of product which comprises: at least a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33) of product; a substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) provided with a device (6) for releasing a predetermined quantity of product defining the dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1), the release device (6) comprising a hopper (38) and at least one rotary element (40a) having a helical profile which extends between a first end and a second end, configured to rotate about a respective axis (X4) of rotation; a drive and control unit (15) configured to drive the rotary element (40a) according to a speed of rotation variable as a function of an angular position of the first end of the rotary unit (40a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: GIMA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Pierluigi Castellari, Dario Rea
  • Patent number: 10875673
    Abstract: A calibrated coupling station for components of capsules includes an external body and a bag. A through seat for stably housing the external body supports the bag and is arranged on an articulated sector of a respective advancement component movable along a frame. At least one grip element is aligned with a predefined stop area of the at least one through seat and is movable from a raised configuration in which its terminal end rests on a bottom of the bag, in turn juxtaposed against an inner face of the base of the external body/The grip element is adapted to define an intermediate configuration for a calibrated positioning in which the terminal end, stably coupled to the bottom of the bag, is arranged at a predefined distance from the inner face of the base of the external body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giorgio Manaresi, Luca Benni
  • Patent number: 10822124
    Abstract: A unit for boxing packaged food products including a rotary element with at least one first seat for receiving a blank; a first transfer station for transferring the blank from a magazine for feeding blanks to a folding mould; a folding station for opening up, at least partly, the blank; a second transfer station for transferring the blank folded open from mould to the first receiving seat; an insertion station for inserting the packaged food products inside the blank folded open positioned on the first receiving seat; a closing station for closing the blank folded open, positioned on the second receiving seat and containing the packaged food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Pierluigi Castellari, Dario Rea, Massimiliano Medri
  • Patent number: 10815020
    Abstract: A unit for boxing packaged food products including: a first rotary element with at least one first receiving seat; a first transfer station for transferring a blank from a magazine for feeding blanks to the first receiving seat; a folding station for opening up the blank; a second rotary element with at least one second receiving seat; a second transfer station for transferring the blank folded open from the first receiving seat to the second receiving seat; an insertion station for inserting the packaged food products inside the blank folded open positioned on the second receiving seat; and a closing station for closing the blank folded open, positioned on the second receiving seat and containing the packaged food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: GIMA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Pierluigi Castellari, Dario Rea, Massimiliano Medri
  • Patent number: 10562654
    Abstract: A machine for packaging single use capsules (1) for extraction or infusion beverages, such as coffee, milk, chocolate, tea, or combinations thereof, includes: a transport element (8) for transporting rigid bodies (2) of the capsules (1) and closed in a loop around movement organs (9) with vertical axis (Z9), to move the transport element (8) continuously, the transport element (8) being configured to define a plurality of seats (10) for the rigid bodies (2), arranged in succession one after the other and having a vertical development axis (Z10); a plurality of stations, arranged along an advancement path (P) followed by the transport element (8), configured to operate continuously and in phase with the transport element (8) and including: a feeding station (11) for feeding the rigid bodies (2) within the corresponding seats (10) of the transport element (8); a dosing station (12); a closing station (13); an outfeed station (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Pierluigi Castellari
  • Publication number: 20200039764
    Abstract: A suction gripping device includes a support arm and a head with at least one suction gripping element mounted translatably along the support arm. The head has an inlet and a channelling system to place the inlet and the gripping element in communication. The device further includes a manifold maintained in depression, a seal along a side of the device to maintain the inside of the manifold in depression, and a fluid distributor group interposed between the inlet in the head and the side and borne by the head so as to be slidable along the side. A spacer is provided for distancing and keeping a portion of the seal distanced from the side so as to maintain the channelling system in depression for activation in suction of the gripping element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A
    Inventors: Gianluca FORTINI, Massimo PACIFICI
  • Patent number: 10501220
    Abstract: A station for picking up and delivering shaped sheets that define box-like bodies of different types includes a magazine for the sheets and at least one handling element for at least one sheet at a time. The magazine accommodates a plurality of mutually aligned and juxtaposed sheets and the at least one handling element includes an end bracket provided with at least one grip element and at least one assembly with arms which are articulated with respect to the bracket and are independently movable with respect to a fixed frame. The bracket can move between a first configuration of alignment with the end sheet accommodated in the magazine, in the condition where the at least one grip element is in contact with the end sheet, and a second configuration of alignment with a conveyance line of the sheets which corresponds to the delivery region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Sassi, Franco Mantovani
  • Patent number: 10472105
    Abstract: Described is a unit (1) for feeding closing elements (34) for closing containers (2) defining capsules (3) for extraction or infusion beverages for a machine (100) for packaging capsules (3) for extraction or infusion beverages comprising: means (4) for feeding a web (5) of heat-sealable material along a predetermined path for feeding the web; a plurality of punches (6), positioned along the path for feeding the web of heat-sealable material in a region (R1) for forming the closing elements (34) and movable between an operating position (P1) wherein they make contact with the web (5) of heat-sealable material for cutting portions of the web, so as to form corresponding closing elements (34) and a non-operating position retracted relative to the web (5); a plurality of pickup units (GP1, GP2, GP3, GP4) each having a plurality of pickup means (7), each pickup unit (GP1, GP2, GP3, GP4) being movable individually along a closed path (PS2) between a pickup position (P3), wherein the respective pickup means (7) are
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Pierluigi Castellari, Maurizio Atrigna
  • Patent number: 10472185
    Abstract: A beverage capsule machine for making single use capsules (1) for infusion beverages such as coffee, milk, chocolate, tea or combinations of these ingredients, comprises: a transport element (8) for transporting the components of the capsule (1) and being closed in a loop around movement means (9); the transport element (8) is configured to define a plurality of pockets (10) for receiving the components of the capsule (1) and which are positioned one after the other, in succession; a plurality of stations which are positioned along a path (P) followed by the transport element (8) and which are configured for operating continuously in phase with the same transport element (8) and comprising at least: a feed station (11) for feeding rigid containers (2) into respective pockets (10) of the transport element (8); a dosing station (12) for dosing the product into the rigid container (2); a closing station (13) for closing the rigid container (2) with a length of sheet (7); an outfeed station (14) for the capsule (
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Dario Rea, Emanuele Rubbi, Pierluigi Castellari
  • Patent number: 10464700
    Abstract: A method for making an intermediate component (11) of a single use capsule (1) for extraction or infusion beverages includes the step of: arranging a first strip (S1) of thermoformable filtering material above rigid bodies (2); joining the first strip (S1) of thermoformable filtering material to the rigid bodies (2) at respective rims (7); forming the first strip (S1) of thermoformable filtering material to achieve a filter (8) that defines a chamber (5) for a dose of product. A machine for making intermediate components of single use capsules (1) for extraction or infusion beverages includes: a feeding system (40); a transport system (50); a joining station (60); and a forming station (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Dario Rea, Fabio Franceschi
  • Patent number: 10422686
    Abstract: Described is unit for weighing containers (2) comprising a line (4) for transporting the containers (2) extending along a first path (P) which passes through a region (R1) for weighing and provided with a plurality of seats (5) for supporting the containers (2) arranged in succession along the first path (P); a plurality of elements (6) for vertical movement of the containers (2), each configured at the weighing region (R1) to make contact with and move vertically one of the containers (2) so as to place it in a raised position (PS1) disengaged from the corresponding supporting seat (5); a plurality of elements (7) for retaining the containers (2), each configured for retaining one of the containers (2) in the raised position (PS1); a plurality of weighing devices (8), each associated to, and carrying, a retaining element (7) for measuring the weight of a container (2) retained by the retaining element (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Pierluigi Castellari, Mario Palpati
  • Patent number: 10407195
    Abstract: A pickup and delivery station for products includes a movement arm that is articulated with respect to a fixed frame and supports, at its free end, at least one respective grip component for a product. The free end of the arm includes at least one track for two carriages for supporting at least one respective shaft that supports the grip component. A linear actuator, which is substantially parallel to the direction of the track, is associated with one of the carriages for its movement along the track, from a configuration of separation from the other carriage to a configuration of proximity thereto. The shaft of a respective grip component is coupled to a second linear actuator that is perpendicular to the first one for the offset of the respective grip component with respect to the contiguous ones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Sassi, Matteo Cinesi
  • Patent number: 10384819
    Abstract: A unit for grouping together and aligning capsules for extraction or infusion products including a first rotary unit equipped with first seats for receiving capsules designed to receive respective capsules from a transport element of a machine for forming capsules; a second rotary unit operating in conjunction with the first rotary unit to receive from the latter, in a predetermined transfer region, capsules and equipped with a first rotary element equipped with respective second seats receiving capsules and a second rotary element equipped with respective third seats for receiving capsules, with the first and second rotary elements which can be rotated independently in the same direction of rotation for picking up, alternately and in succession, capsules from the first rotary unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Davide Baraccani, Pierluigi Castellari
  • Patent number: 10315785
    Abstract: Described is a unit for filling containers (2) forming single-use capsules (3) with a dose (33) of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line (4) for transport of the containers (2); a station (SR) for filling the containers (2) with a dose (33) of product and comprising: a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33) of product; a device (10) for moving the first seat (S); a device (11) for adjusting the position of the first containing seat (S1) between a position (P1) for receiving the dose and a position (P2) for releasing the dose; a substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1); a substation (ST3) for releasing the dose (33) of product from the first containing seat (S1) to a container (2) transported by the transport line (4), the adjusting device (11) being configured to place the first containing seat (S1) in the receiving position (P1) at the substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) and in the release position (P2) at the subst
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Dario Rea, Pierluigi Castellari
  • Patent number: 10315791
    Abstract: A method for making a single use capsule (1) for extraction or infusion beverages includes the step of: arranging a first strip (S1) of thermoformable filtering material above rigid bodies (2); joining the first strip (S1) of thermoformable filtering material to the rigid bodies (2) at respective rims (7); forming the first strip (S1) of thermoformable filtering material to achieve a filter (8) that defines a chamber (5); filling the chamber (5) with a dose (D) of product; closing the chamber (5) and the rigid body (2) with a closing lid (6). A machine for making single use capsules (1) for extraction beverages includes: a feeding system (40); a transport system (50); a joining station (60); a forming station (70); a filling station (80); and a closing station (90).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Dario Rea, Fabio Franceschi
  • Patent number: 10246204
    Abstract: A beverage capsule machine for making single use capsules (1) for infusion beverages such as coffee, milk, chocolate, tea or combinations of these ingredients, comprises: a transport element (8) for transporting rigid containers (2) and being dosed in a loop around movement means (9), with a vertical axis (Z9), for continuously moving the transport element (8); the element (8) being configured to define a plurality of pockets (10) for receiving the rigid containers (2) and arranged in succession, each having a respective vertical axis (Z10); a plurality of stations which are positioned along a path (P) followed by the transport element (8) and which are configured for operating continuously in phase with the transport element (8) and comprising at least: a feeding station (11) for feeding the rigid containers (2) into the respective pockets (10) of the transport element (8); a dosing station (12) for dosing the infusion product into the rigid container (2); a closing station (13) where the open aperture (4) o
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA, S.P.A.
    Inventor: Dario Rea
  • Publication number: 20190055041
    Abstract: A unit for boxing packaged food products including: a first rotary element with at least one first receiving seat; a first transfer station for transferring a blank from a magazine for feeding blanks to the first receiving seat; a folding station for opening up the blank; a second rotary element with at least one second receiving seat; a second transfer station for transferring the blank folded open from the first receiving seat to the second receiving seat; an insertion station for inserting the packaged food products inside the blank folded open positioned on the second receiving seat; and a closing station for closing the blank folded open, positioned on the second receiving seat and containing the packaged food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: GIMA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Pierluigi CASTELLARI, Dario REA, Massimiliano MEDRI
  • Patent number: 10173797
    Abstract: Described is a unit for filling containing elements (2) of single-use capsules (3) for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line (4) for transport of containing elements (2) designed to contain a dose (33) of product; a station (SR) for filling the containing elements (2) comprising: at least a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33); a substation (ST1) for forming a dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1); at least a second containing seat (S2) designed to receive the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1); a substation (ST2) for transferring the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1) to the second containing seat (S2); devices (7) for moving the first containing seat (S1) between the forming substation (ST1) and the transfer substation (ST2) and vice versa; a substation (ST3) for releasing the dose (33) from the second containing seat (S2) to a containing element (2); further devices (8) for moving the second containing seat (S2) between the transfer subst
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Dario Rea, Emanuele Rubbi, Pierluigi Castellari
  • Patent number: 10144541
    Abstract: A machine for making single use capsules (1) for extract or infusion beverages includes: a transport element (8) for transporting rigid containers (2) and being closed in a loop around movement apparatus (9); a feeding station (11) for feeding the rigid containers (2) into respective pockets (10) of the transport element (8); a dosing station (12) for dosing the product into the rigid container (2); a closing station (13) for closing the rigid container (2) with a piece of sheet (7); an outfeed station (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: GIMA, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Dario Rea, Pierluigi Castellari
  • Patent number: 10138007
    Abstract: Described is a unit for filling containing elements (2) of single-use capsules (3) for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line (4) for transport of containing elements (2) designed to contain a dose (33) of product; a station (SR) for filling the containing elements (2) comprising: at least a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33); a substation (ST1) for forming a dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1); at least a second containing seat (S2) designed to receive the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1); a substation (ST2) for transferring the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1) to the second containing seat (S2); devices (7) for moving the first containing seat (S1) between the forming substation (ST1) and the transfer substation (ST2) and vice versa; a substation (ST3) for releasing the dose (33) from the second containing seat (S2) to a containing element (2); further devices (8) for moving the second containing seat (S2) between the transfer subst
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: GIMA, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Emanuele Rubbi, Pierluigi Castellari, Dario Rea