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
  • 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: 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
  • 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: 10113655
    Abstract: A rotary distributor for distributing a pressurized fluid to movable user devices comprises a first element associated with a fixed frame and connected to a fluid source; a selector having a plurality of openings connected to corresponding ducts for passage of the fluid to corresponding movable user devices; and a manifold having a first surface located in front of the first element and a second surface located in front of the selector. The manifold has an opening for passage of fluid between the first element and the selector. The opening has an extension able to touch a number of openings of the selector in movement to allow passage of fluid towards the openings. The opening of the manifold consists of a through slot, open on the first surface located in front of the first element and also open on the second surface located in front of the selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: GIMA S.p.A.
    Inventor: Davide Baraccani
  • Patent number: 9957115
    Abstract: An assembly for the sorted conveyance of substantially plate-like products, the assembly includes a stroke limiting shoulder, downstream of at least one supply line, a first pusher having a lateral surface that faces and is proximate to the stroke limiting shoulder, and at least one second pusher, which is adjacent to the other pusher. The pushers are substantially perpendicular to the advancement direction of the products and are independently movable from a first configuration, in which the respective end face faces and is proximate to the edge of the at least one supply line, to a second configuration, in which the end face faces and is proximate to the edge of the exit channel, surmounting the respective supply line. The exit channel includes consecutive receptacles for accommodating clusters of products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giulia Guidi, Fabio Sassi
  • Patent number: 9776752
    Abstract: A feeding apparatus for feeding single empty capsules to a packaging machines includes a magazine (11) adapted to house a stack (12) of trays (13) including a plurality of empty capsules; a drawing and moving device (14) adapted to draw from the stack (12), and move, a tray (13); a separation device adapted to receive the tray (13) from the drawing and moving device (14) and to obtain single empty capsules; and a transfer system (16) adapted to transfer the empty capsules from the separation device to a transport system of the packaging machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Franceschi, Dario Rea
  • Patent number: 9650212
    Abstract: A unit for conveying and sorting products into alignment includes at least one conveyor belt and at least one surface for gathering products, arranged downstream the belt. At least two conveyor belts are arranged at different heights and convey the products according to a predefined arrangement. A lower belt leads to a carousel for picking up and transferring a product at a time into a conveyance channel that leads to the gathering surface. An upper belt includes at least one portion that surmounts an end of the lower belt arranged downstream the first carousel. The portion leads to an apparatus for overturning the products to transfer them onto the lower belt end, with an orientation, of the products, opposite the one adopted on the upper belt. The part is affected by a second carousel for picking up and transferring one product at a time into the conveyance channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Sassi, Matteo Cinesi
  • Patent number: 9272800
    Abstract: A cigarette packaging machine provided with a wrapping wheel to wrap products in wrapping sheets. The wrapping wheel has peripheral pockets to receive the products and the wrapping sheets, a first loading station to load the products in succession into the peripheral pockets, and a second loading station to load, in succession, first wrapping sheets of the wrapping sheets into the peripheral pockets. The wrapping wheel also has a third loading station to load, in succession, second wrapping sheets of the wrapping sheets into the peripheral pockets, thus reducing the bulk of a packaging machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Fiorenzo Draghetti, Giorgio Vaccari
  • Patent number: 8757371
    Abstract: A packet (1) for smoking articles comprises an external casing, including a containing body (3) and a lid (4) rotatable around a hinge (5) made on a wall of the external casing, and an internal casing (18), slidable with respect to the external casing. In order to provide an ample surface available for communications to the consumer, advertising messages or similar, the external casing comprises a further wall (17) joined to the internal casing (18) so as to be distanced from the containing body (3) when the internal casing (18) is at least partially extracted from the external casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: GIMA S.p.A.
    Inventor: Fiorenzo Draghetti
  • Patent number: 8733067
    Abstract: A device (1) for packaging a product shaped as a set of cigarettes in a corresponding container (A), defining a package for housing the product, comprises means (11) for forming the container (A) and appropriate means (21, 21) to dispense a corresponding adhesive (B1, B2) for joining corresponding panels of the container. Said appropriate means (21) to dispense a corresponding adhesive are provided next to the exit from the forming means (11) and are movable with respect to said container (A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: GIMA S.p.A.
    Inventor: Fiorenzo Draghetti