Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for filling a container (2) which is open at the top with a pourable product, in particular with coffee powder or milk powder, using a filling head (3) which can be placed on the container (2) in a gas-tight manner and which has a filling channel (30) and a gas channel (32), wherein the container (3) is received in a gas-tight sleeve (6) which at least in a filling position adjoins the filling head (3) and/or the container (2) in a sealing manner in order to provide a gap (62) between the sleeve (6) and a container outer wall, which gap is closed in a gas-tight manner, wherein for a product discharge a reduced pressure up to a first pressure level is produced in the container (2) and in the gap (62), wherein, after the product discharge is finished, a gas supply to the container (2) and to the gap (62) is carried out, wherein, prior to the gas supply for a degassing of the container (2), a reduced pressure up to a second pressure level which is below the firs

Abstract: A method for producing shaped products from multi-layer paper dispenses with subsequent drying steps and still allows entirely compostable shaped products to be produced that, in terms of their shape, are not limited to flat angles between flat regions. A corresponding shaped product made of paper and to a device for carrying out the method are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for degassing and gassing containers (3), comprising at least one chamber in which an open container can be accommodated for a degassing and/or gassing process, wherein a cover element (26) for the accommodated open container (3) is provided in the chamber, wherein, for a degassing and/or gassing process, the cover element (26) can be sealingly placed on a container edge (31) of an accommodated open container (3) or into an interior of an accommodated open container (3) and wherein the cover element (26) has at least one opening (260) for a passage of gas. The invention also relates to a method for degassing and gassing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for feeding products (2) from a first process to a second process in a packaging plant, wherein a buffer device (3) is provided between the first process and the second process, wherein the products (2) from the first process are in each case provided in groups with a variable first placing pattern, the method comprising the following steps: a) detecting the first placing pattern of a group (21, 23) of products (2) to be relocated, b) providing a number of conveying units (33), disposed in the detected first placing pattern, at the receiving position (30) of the buffer device (3), and c) collectively relocating the group (21, 23) of products with the detected placing pattern into the conveying units (33) of the buffer device (3) that are provided at the receiving position (30).

Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply module (1) for a transport system (2) which comprises a plurality of carriers (20) which are movable along a transport path (22), comprising a carrier interface (10) with at least one carrier coupling element (100) for mechanical coupling to the carrier (20) of the transport system (2), a function interface (12) with at least one electric connection element (120a, 120b, 120c) for a function device operated by electrical energy, and a receiver (14) of a contactless energy transfer device for receiving energy for the function device, said receiver being connected to the at least one connection element (120a, 120b, 120c). The invention also relates to a function unit comprising a power supply module, to a system for constructing a function unit, the use of a power supply module, and to an arrangement comprising a transport path, a movable carrier, and a function unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for feeding products (2) from a first process to a second process in a packaging plant, wherein a buffer device (3) is provided between the first process and the second process, wherein the buffer device (3) has a closed conveying section (32) having a receiving position (30) for receiving products (2) from the first process, and having a transfer position (31) for transferring products (2) to the second process, and a plurality of conveying units (33) which at least in portions along the conveying section (32) can be driven in a mutually independent manner, and wherein the products (2) from the first process are in each case provided in groups with a variable first placing pattern, the method comprising the following steps: a) detecting the first placing pattern of a group (21, 23) of products (2) to be relocated, b) providing a number of conveying units (33), disposed in the detected first placing pattern, at the receiving position (30) of the buffer device

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for degassing and gassing containers (3), comprising at least one chamber in which an open container can be accommodated for a degassing and/or gassing process, wherein a cover element (26) for the accommodated open container (3) is provided in the chamber, wherein, for a degassing and/or gassing process, the cover element (26) can be sealingly placed on a container edge (31) of an accommodated open container (3) or into an interior of an accommodated open container (3) and wherein the cover element (26) has at least one opening (260) for a passage of gas. The invention also relates to a method for degassing and gassing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a portion capsule (2) for drinks and food products having a cup-shaped bowl (3) comprising a seal edge (30), a (31) and a covering face (32) and having a cup-base shaped filter element (4) which is inserted into the bowl (2) and in which a product is introduced, comprising the steps of: (a) forming a filter element (4) from a forming piece (42) comprising a filter material; (b) inserting the filter element (4) formed into a cup-shaped bowl (3); (c) connecting an edge of the formed filter element (4) to a seal edge (30) of the cup-shaped bowl (3); and (d) connecting the filter element (4) to the base (31) and/or the covering face (32) of the bowl (3). The invention further relates to an installation (1) for producing a portion capsule (2) and a portion capsule (2) for drinks and food products.

Abstract: A transportation system for production, packaging, filling, assembly and/or processing installation, comprising a carrier system having a conveying section and having a multiplicity of carrier elements, a first drive device, wherein the carrier elements have in each case one coupling mechanism by which the carrier elements are capable of being coupled to the first drive device for a movement along the conveying section, at least one second drive device, wherein the carrier elements can be coupled to the at least one second drive device by the coupling mechanism for a movement along the conveying section, and at least one switching mechanism that is positioned on the conveying section, wherein the coupling mechanisms of the carrier elements are capable of being coupled selectively to one of the drive devices by the at least one switching mechanism for a movement along the conveying section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transportation system (1) for an installation, in particular a production, packaging, filling, assembly and/or processing installation, comprising a carrier system (2) having a conveying section and having a multiplicity of carrier elements (21), a first drive device (3), wherein the carrier elements (21) have in each case one coupling mechanism by means of which the carrier elements (21) for a movement along the conveying section are capable of being coupled to the first drive device (3), at least one second drive device (4), wherein the carrier elements (21) by means of the coupling mechanism for a movement along the conveying section are capable of being coupled to the at least one second drive device (4), and at least one switching mechanism (5) that is positioned on the conveying section, wherein the coupling mechanisms of the carrier elements (21) by means of the at least one switching mechanism (5) for a movement along the conveying section are capable of being coupled select

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport device (1) for goods to be transported, comprising a transport rake (2) with at least one receiving region (20) for the goods to be transported and a slide arrangement (3) which is arranged in a longitudinally slidable manner along a transport plane in a transport direction (I), said slide arrangement (3) being equipped with at least one lever (4) which can be pivoted about a rotational axis (II) oriented substantially perpendicular to the transport plane. The transport rake (2) is mounted on the slide arrangement (3) by means of the at least one lever (4), and a drive device (5) comprising a first drive unit (50) and a second drive unit (51) is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport device (1) for goods to be transported, comprising a transport rake (2) with at least one receiving region (20) for the goods to be transported and a slide arrangement (3) which is arranged in a longitudinally slidable manner along a transport plane in a transport direction (I), said slide arrangement (3) being equipped with at least one lever (4) which can be pivoted about a rotational axis (II) oriented substantially perpendicular to the transport plane. The transport rake (2) is mounted on the slide arrangement (3) by means of the at least one lever (4), and a drive device (5) comprising a first drive unit (50) and a second drive unit (51) is provided.