Abstract: Adjustable device for transferring containers along an arc-of-a-circle path (6) from a loading point to a discharge point, comprising an adjustable curved guide (16) including a series of guiding segments (20) located adjacent to each other, and an adjustment mechanism (34) for radially moving said guiding segments (20) forth or back to set a radius of the curved guide (16) to a predetermined container diameter, the adjustment mechanism (34) comprising a distribution mechanism (38) for synchronizing movement of the guiding segments (20).

Abstract: The support (6) for the mould end-wall (2) comprises at least one part made of an insulating material, said part being interposed between said end-wall (2) of the mould and the mounting plate (5) in order to produce, in particular, a thermal bridge break between said end-wall and said mounting plate. This part may comprise, depending on the case, the cover (7) of the end-wall (2) or the spacer (20?) which is interposed between said cover and the device, enabling the support (6) to be assembled on the mounting plate (5). The insulating part of said support (6) also guarantees better heat exchange at the end-wall (2) of the mould with the heat-transfer fluid. The cover (7) of the end-wall (2) may include a lock ring (15) that cooperates with the segments (13) placed on the half-moulds (1). This lock ring (15) may also he made of an insulating plastic.

Abstract: A transfer chain for a preform heater, the heater intended for a machine for blow-molding containers, each container being formed from a preform. The transfer chain is intended for a preform heater (31) of the kind in which a preform support element is mounted on an articulated chain with a member for rotating the preform during its travel in the heater. The member for rotating the preform includes a shaft (77) which is fastened to an element (75) of the articulated chain (60) and carries a pinion (62) compelled to roll along a rolling track (63, 65) fastened to a frame (79) when the articulated chain is driven by a motor unit.

Abstract: Clamp (1) for holding a container (2) by a neck (3) in a container handling machine (5), said clamp comprising a body (7) for mounting the clamp (1) on a rotary support (4), and a pair of resilient arms (11) protruding sidewise from the body (7) and each provided with a gripping jaw (12), wherein each resilient arm (11) comprises: an inner section (13) extending along the body (7) and connected thereto at a first back end junction (16); an intermediate section (14) extending substantially parallel to the inner section (13) and connected thereto at a front end junction (17); an outer section (15), provided, at a front end, with a gripping jaw (12), and extending substantially parallel to the intermediate section (14) and connected thereto at a second back end junction (18).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an installation (10) for the manufacture of containers, in particular bottles, by blow moulding or stretch blow moulding from a thermoplastic preform, characterized in that the installation (10) comprises a system (70) for the insufflation of filtered air inside the enclosure (52) thereof to create an excess pressure therein by projecting a flow (F) of air therein which is selectively introduced into at least one first zone (Z1) so as to avoid the risks of specific airborne contamination.

Abstract: Mould (10) for a blow-moulding machine, for moulding thermoplastic containers, the mould (10) comprising several mould parts having centring features (36, 38, 50) and complementarily-shaped centring features (40, 42, 44), said centring features (36, 38, 50) and complementarily-shaped centring lecture (40, 42, 44) being capable of cooperating with one another, characterized in that at least a portion of at least one of the centring features (36, 38, 50) and complementarily-shaped centring features (40, 42, 44) is made or tin anti-friction composite material so as to avoid lubrication thereof.

Abstract: A device for transferring objects, in particular containers such as preforms or bottles, comprising a support (2) which is rotated about an substantially vertical rotational axis and which supports at least one transfer arm (3) with an inner radial part fixed to the support (2) and an outer radial part (6) adapted for sliding with respect to said inner radial part along an elongation axis held within a plane substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis of said support (2), the outer radial part (6) having a gripper head (13) adapted for supporting at least one object, wherein said head (13) is adapted for sliding, with respect to the inner radial part, along an elongation axis substantially parallel to the rotational axis of the support (2).

Abstract: The conveyor installation makes it possible to control the speed of items of the bottle (1) type dispatched in several trains distributed across various paths in the form of single-file lanes (11). The lanes are delimited by a pair of walls (16, 17) which are arranged in an omega shape over a base plate made up of several juxtaposed conveyors (13, 14, 15). Each lane (11) may comprise a fixed wall (16) acting as a reference, and a moving wall (17) that can be adjusted according to the dimensions of the items that are to be conveyed.

Abstract: The guide (3) of the invention includes two portions: a rail (11) in the form of a relatively rigid metal strip; and a profile (12) made of a thermoplastic material and snap-fitted onto said rail (11), said profile (12) being shaped so as to have a variable section on the entire height thereof for promoting the contact between said guide and the conveyed products at the lower portion of said products. The rail (11) includes a longitudinal rib (13) for stiffening and housing the heads of the screws (14) used for securing the same on the holder (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid flow control assembly for a container blowing machine, comprising: a blow pin (1); a plurality of pipes for the circulation of a blowing fluid, which enable the blowing fluid to flow between at least one blowing fluid source, at least one fluid discharge outlet and the aforementioned blow pin (1); and valves which can control the flow of the blowing fluid inside the plurality of fluid circulation pipes. The invention is characterized in that the valves are all placed on the front of a body (3) housing the blow pin (1).

Abstract: Device (14) for coupling two adjacent blocks (2, 3) of an article handling machine (1), each provided with an aperture (11), said coupling device (14) being characterized in that it comprises a metallic connector (15) including two sidewise edges (16) by which it is fixed to the blocks (2, 3) along at least part of their respective apertures (11), said connector (15) further including a central arched section (17) which bridges the blocks (2, 3) over an interstice (13) provided therebetween.

Abstract: Article handling machine (1) having a frame (3) for receiving article handling elements, a roof (7) covering said frame (3), and an electrical cabinet (12) for receiving devices for controlling electrical power supplied to said handling elements, characterized in that the electrical cabinet (12) is pivotally mounted on the roof (7) between an erected position in which the cabinet (12) is substantially perpendicular to the roof (7) for allowing an operator to access inside the cabinet (12) in standing posture, and a lying position in which the cabinet (12) extends substantially parallel to the roof (7).

Abstract: A control device using a follower member and a cam path to control an element of a container processor machine, the device comprising two cam paths defined by a single rigid assembly (5), means enabling relative movement between the follower member and the rigid assembly (5), between at least two positions, the follower member engaging a first cam path in a first position and engaging a second cam path in a second position. A blow-molding or stretch blow-molding machine including such a device, in particular for controlling the movement of the lengthening rod, or for controlling mold locking/unlocking, or for controlling mold opening/closing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rotating machine such as a carrousel comprising a rotating frame driven in rotation about an axis of rotation, several working stations supported by the rotating frame, a fluid supplying rotating column, coaxial to the axis of rotation of the rotating frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant (10) for blowing a pressure medium in a blank (12), which comprises a mould (12) which is used for receiving the blank (12) and comprises a top wall (24) trough which the neck (16) of the blank (12) is projected, a nozzle (22) which comprises a pressure medium lower output orifice (34) and is provided with an ring sealing joint (40) arranged under the lower circumference (44) of said output orifice (34) in such a way that the circumference (44) of the output orifice (34) surrounds the neck (16) of the blank (12). Said invention is characterised in that the sealing joint (40) is provided with a lower elastic annular lip (48) in such a way that the pressure medium rests on the top face (54) of said lip (48) for pressing the free annular lower edge (58) thereof against a supporting wall (18, 24), thereby ensuring the tightness of the nozzle (22).

Abstract: An assembly including units for molding polymer materials, the units being arranged successively in a mobile line, each of the molding units including a mold, the mold including two parts mutually mobile about a pivot pin, the movement of the two parts relative to each other being produced upon opening and closing of the mold. The assembly includes rollers co-operating with a track, each of the rollers being connected by link rods to the two pivot pins of adjacent molding units, the path described by the rollers against the track and the path described by the pivot pins being urged to be brought closer together on a predetermined travel of the molding units, such that the distance between the pivot pins of the adjacent molding units is increased during the travel.

Abstract: The invention concerns a unit (6) for molding containers (2), comprising: a pair of half-molds (9), mounted respectively on two supports (10) mobile in horizontal translation; a primary transmission (19) controlling the movement of the supports (10); a mold base (14) mounted on a support (15) mobile in vertical translation; a secondary transmission controlling the movement of the mold base support (15); a locking device (16), comprising two mobile locks (17) co-operating each with a half-mold support (10); a tertiary transmission (21) controlling the movement of the locks (17). The transmissions include cams mounted on a common shaft, respectively coupled to the half-mold supports, to the mold base support and to the locks.

Abstract: A machine for the manufacture of containers made of thermoplastic, includes at least one moulding unit selectively associated with a control module (70) able, in the use state, selectively using a first actuating device (76) to control the locking device and using a second actuating device (78) to control the opening/closing device with which the moulding unit is respectively equipped.

Abstract: Method of placing products on the floor of a grouping station (3), in aisles (5), to form a batch of products to be palletized, including withdrawing guide walls (6) forming the aisles (5) to an inactive position; moving the batch towards the palletization station (11); repositioning the guide walls (6) into an active position; and re-placing a mechanism (10) for moving the rows into their starting position by turning them about the guide walls (6). The station (3) for grouping products (2) is arranged between the selection station of the receiving line (1) and the table (12) of the palletization station (11) and includes: motorized conveyor (4); guide walls (6); thrust devices (40) for conveying the batch onto the table (12); a mechanism for withdrawing the guide walls (6); and a mechanism for imparting to the thrust devices (40) a turning movement about the guide walls (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a molding unit attachment system enabling the attachment of at least one interchangeable molding part (11) into a seating arranged on a support (12) of a complementary shape. Said system comprises, on one of the sides of said interchangeable part (11) which is parallel to its axis, at least one fixed device (2) acting as a stop, and on the other side, a mobile locking device (3) which moves between an active locking position and an inactive locking position. The mobile locking device (3) comprises an elastic return means for automatically returning it from said inactive locking position to said active locking position, the locking device (3) being able to be manually placed in inactive position by an operator. The system is noteworthy in that it comprises on one of the sides of said interchangeable part (11) which is parallel to its axis, at least one fixed device (2) acting as a stop, the mobile locking device (3) being positioned on the other side of the interchangeable part.