Patents Assigned to Sidel
  • Method and device for managing the temperature of a module of a production line
    Patent number: 10908600
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for managing a main module (1) of a production line, with said main module (1) being equipped with thermal means that operate in production at a setpoint temperature (1000), method in which during production, when there is a break in production continuity at said main module (1), the temperature of said thermal means is lowered, and then their temperature is reset until said setpoint temperature (1000) is reached. Advantageously, at least data from a past event comprising at least one temperature rise time of said thermal means from a first temperature to a second temperature is recorded, and based on said data, the temperature of said thermal means is adapted automatically to reach said setpoint temperature (1000), at the latest when the production continuity resumes at said main module (1). The object of the invention is also a corresponding management device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: SIDEL PACKING SOLUTIONS
    Inventors: Gregory Choplin, Jean-Yves Kuntz, Franck Klotz
  • Filling unit and method for filling an article with a pourable product
    Patent number: 10899592
    Abstract: Disclosed is a unit for filling articles with a pourable product. The unit includes a tank having pourable product separated from a first aeriforrn; a filling device for filling articles; a first valve, set to an open configuration allowing fluid connection between the pourable product and article or set to a dosed configuration; a first fluidic line fbr allowing escape of a second aeriform from inside articles when first valve is open and article is in contact with filling device; a second valve, set to an open configuration allowing the second aeriform to flow along first fluidic line when first valve is open or set to a dosed configuration; a second fluidic line fluidly connected with first fluidic line; and a third valve arranged along second fluidic line, and which can he selectively arranged to fluidly connect the second fluidic line with an inner volume of a cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Sidel Participations
    Inventor: Mattia Cenci
  • Device and method for reliable delivery of compliant stopper elements
    Patent number: 10899559
    Abstract: Device for delivery of sorted elements for feeding a downstream work station that includes a downward drop that brings the elements, a one-at-a-time processor that receives the elements from the drop, an upward conveyor branch that extends from the processor and that receives the elements therefrom, and an ejector that is located in the area of the upward conveyor branch. The device includes at least one viewing unit that is positioned to monitor the elements in the area of the processor, such as a camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: SIDEL ENGINEERING & CONVEYING SOLUTIONS
    Inventor: Emmanuel Roth
  • Product transfer
    Patent number: 10899557
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for transferring products, which includes a delivery unit for delivering said products, which moves them one behind the other in a feed direction, and, on the other hand, an output conveyor, extending from the delivery unit, transversely to the delivery direction. This device further includes a rotary tool that rotates about a rotation axis, this tool having collectors distributed radially about the axis and being movable parallel to the delivery direction, such that the rotation of the tool causes each successive collector to release a group of products from the delivery means to the outlet conveyor. Also disclosed is a corresponding method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: SIDEL PACKING SOLUTIONS
    Inventors: Damien Cirette, Dominique Rabec
  • Labeling apparatus for labeling receptacles and a method for operating such a labeling apparatus
    Patent number: 10894624
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a labeling apparatus for labeling articles. In one implementation, the apparatus may include a transfer drum having at least one label retaining segment adapted to receive and to retain at least one label, a glue application unit adapted to apply glue onto the label, a cleaning unit adapted to clean the transfer drum and a control unit adapted to selectively activate the cleaning unit into at least any one of: a partial cleaning configuration in which the cleaning unit is configured to partially clean the at least one label retaining segment or a full cleaning configuration in which the cleaning unit is configured to fully clean the at least one label retaining segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Sidel Participations
    Inventors: Gastone Piazza, Cristian Andreato, James Carmichael, Raffaele Pace
  • Method for regulating a facility for processing a series of containers and corresponding facility
    Patent number: 10890891
    Abstract: A method for regulating a facility for processing a series of containers includes an operating phase during which a first machine for processing containers that is equipped with a number of first stations is driven in rotation, and a second machine for processing containers that is equipped with a number of second stations is driven in rotation. The facility has a transfer point from the first to the second processing machine. The operating phase includes a synchronized and paired operating step in which the synchronized rotation of the first and second machines is accompanied by a repetitive series of pairing partners at the transfer point, each pairing partner including a first station arriving at the transfer point coincidentally with a second station, enabling transfer of a container from the first station of the pairing partner to the second station of the pairing partner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventors: Franck Santais, Fabian Petit
  • Method and device for adjusting a preform conveyor
    Patent number: 10875718
    Abstract: The invention includes a method for adjusting a preform conveyor. The method includes a preadjustment phase during which preforms of a first format are conveyed. Each preform is supported under its collar by guides delimiting a lateral space and the body of each preform is guided by rails delimiting a holding gap. The rim of each preform is guided by a top guide defining a maximum height, and the lateral support space, the lower holding gap, and the maximum height are independently adjusted with respect to the first format. The values of the first format are recorded. In order to convey preforms of a second format, the preadjustment phase is carried out, and in order to convey pre-forms of the first format, the lateral space, the holding gap and/or the maximum height are adjusted automatically according to the recorded values of the first format. The invention also relates to a suitable adjustment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventor: Gautier Salomon
  • Transfer of objects
    Patent number: 10850931
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for transferring objects from an accumulation surface to a downstream conveyor, including a first mobile strip, a second mobile strip arranged beyond the first mobile strip from the accumulation surface, a fixed surface arranged between the two mobile strips, and a element for transferring objects from the accumulation surface to the first and second mobile strips, and to the fixed surface. Also disclosed is a transfer method using such transfer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL ENGINEERING & CONVEYING SOLUTIONS
    Inventor: Anthony Gehin
  • Dehydration circuit for an electromagnetic processing unit of hollow bodies
    Patent number: 10836095
    Abstract: Disclosed is a processing unit for an electromagnetic processing of plastic parisons and including a series of processing modules, each including a hollow housing, a light emitting assembly and a dehydration circuit for preventing each hollow housing from moisture via a dehydrated fluid. The dehydration circuit extends outside the main body, where the circuit can be in fluid communication with a source of pressurized fluid, on which are disposed a fluid dehydration unit and fluid circulation unit for forcing the dehydrated fluid to feed the respective hollow housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventors: Guy Feuilloley, Yoann Lahogue
  • Maintenance method for an installation for forming containers, including a resynchronizing procedure
    Patent number: 10807297
    Abstract: Disclosed is a maintenance method for an installation for production of containers from blanks made of plastic material, which includes: a blow-molding machine including a rotating carousel and a plurality of forming stations, each including a mold; a primary power unit connected to the carousel; a transfer device suitable for inserting a blank into a mold or for withdrawing a container therefrom; and a secondary power unit connected to the transfer device. The method includes the detection of a misalignment of the transfer device with the carousel, and, therefore, operations for desynchronization of the power units, for realigning and then for resynchronization of the transfer device and of the carousel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventors: Franck Santais, Fabian Petit
  • Apparatus for producing plastic bottles
    Patent number: 10773446
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing plastic bottles comprising: a blow moulding machine including a blow moulding carousel being configured to transform a succession of plastic preforms into respective bottles; a filling machine including: a filling carousel, and a plurality of handling units; a labeling unit configured to feed a succession of labels to be attached to the respective bottles; and a conveying system configured to transfer the bottles within the apparatus. The labeling unit is arranged peripherally to the filling carousel and is configured to feed the labels to the handling units carrying the respective bottles while the handling units are advanced by the filling carousel. The conveying system includes a plurality of consecutive transport star wheels transferring the bottles in a continuous stream from the blow moulding carousel to the filling carousel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventors: Tim Bast, Roberto Zoni
  • Controlled feed for batch packaging
    Patent number: 10766650
    Abstract: A packaging device for packaging products in batches, during which the products travel along a conveying direction in order to be packaged and related method. The batches include at least two products, arranged transversely to the conveying direction. The device includes a feeder for receiving products travelling in single file through an upstream pick-up area and conveying same to a set-down area for later packaging. The feeder includes: in the pick-up area, a transfer unit for transferring products arriving in single file to the unit; and at least one position-controlled movable collector for receiving and then moving at least one product in a controlled manner from the transfer unit to the set-down area. The device also includes a conveyor in the set-down area, on which the collector deposits the product collected from the pick-up area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PACKING SOLUTIONS
    Inventors: Gregory Choplin, Jean-Francois Grouas, Philippe Derouault
  • Tool and method for gripping a pallet
    Patent number: 10766718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool that is to be mounted on a handling device and grips pallet bases, the tool including a frame and a gripper for the bases that is mounted on the frame. The gripper is movable in the frame in such a way as to cooperate with a single edge of a pallet. The present invention relates to a corresponding transfer apparatus and a corresponding method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL END OF LINE SOLUTIONS FRANCE
    Inventors: Laurent Ferre, Didier Maudet
  • Method for controlling a process for the blow-molding of plastic containers
    Patent number: 10751927
    Abstract: Method for controlling a method for the manufacture of a container by stretch-blow-molding of a plastic preform (2) in a machine (1) including a mold (26), the preform (2) having a body (3), a neck (4) opening at one end of the body (3) and a bottom (5) closing the body (3) at another end thereof, the manufacturing method including the operations involving:—heating the preform to a predetermined temperature in a thermal conditioning oven (10);—introducing the preform (2) into the mold (26);—moving a stretching pin (28) so as to stretch the preform (2); this control method involving a step that consists in determining the position of impact (P0r) of the stretch pin (28), namely the position it occupies at the moment at which it reaches the bottom (5) of the preform (2) during its movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventor: Mikael Derrien
  • Molding unit equipped with a movable boxing insert ventilated by a fluid circuit tapped from the boxing fluid circuit
    Patent number: 10723059
    Abstract: A Molding unit for the forming of a container includes: a mold provided with a side wall defining a cavity bearing the impression of a portion of the container; an insert having a frontal surface bearing the impression of a local portion of the container, movable between a retracted position and a deployed position, with this insert being penetrated by ducts; a pierced piston to which the insert is attached and which ensures the mobility of the latter between its retracted position and its deployed position; and at least one pierced screw by which the insert is attached to the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventors: Régis Bechen, Camille Guiton
  • Container comprising an arched base having stiffening bosses distributed in interlaced annular bands
    Patent number: 10717560
    Abstract: Disclosed is a container made of plastic material including a body extending along a longitudinal axis between an opening and a base, the base having: a seat forming a setting plane for the container; a concave arch, rotational around the longitudinal axis and extending from the vicinity of the seat to an amorphous central zone; and stiffening bosses that protrude from the concave arch and that extend radially to the interior of the arch. The stiffening bosses are angularly spaced from one another by alternating first bosses and second bosses that are distributed along: a first annular band in which the first bosses extend; and a third annular band in which the second bosses extend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventor: Michel Boukobza
  • Bundle-wrapping feedstock
    Patent number: 10669113
    Abstract: Disclosed is a feedstock device (1) to deliver film (2) to a bundle-wrapping machine and including, on the one hand, at least one reel (3) to receive a roll (4) of the film (2) to be delivered, and, on the other hand, a joining unit (5) to attach the next film (2) to the film (2) that is currently being fed. This device includes a support (6) on which the at least one reel (3) is mounted, with the support (6) being mobile in relation to the joining unit (5) to bring the delivered film (2) to the latter. The invention also has as its object a machine and a corresponding method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PACKING SOLUTIONS
    Inventor: Gregory Choplin
  • Container provided with a curved invertible diaphragm
    Patent number: 10661937
    Abstract: Disclosed is a container made of a plastic material, provided with a base including a standing ring forming a support flange and a diaphragm extending from the standing ring to a central portion, the diaphragm being capable of standing in an outwardly-inclined position. The diaphragm connects to the standing ring at an outer junction forming an outer articulation of the diaphragm. The diaphragm connects to the central portion at an inner junction forming an inner articulation of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is invertible with respect to the standing ring from the outwardly-inclined position to an inwardly-inclined position. In the outwardly-inclined position, the diaphragm has an outer curved portion and an inner curved portion of opposite curvatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventor: Florian Godet
  • Labelling group and method for applying a plurality of labels onto respective articles
    Patent number: 10661936
    Abstract: There is disclosed a labelling group for advancing a series of labels to be applied onto relative articles. In one implementation, the labelling group may include a first drum adapted to convey a strip of labels along a first path and towards a transfer station; a cutting mechanism adapted to cut a sequence of single labels from the strip; a second drum fed by first drum with cut single labels at the transfer station and adapted to convey simultaneously a required number of cut single labels along a second path. The first drum may move at a first tangential speed at the transfer station, and the second drum may move at a second tangential speed at the transfer station, where the first tangential speed is different from the second tangential speed and is adjusted on the basis of required number of cut labels to be simultaneously conveyed on second drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventors: James Carmichael, Mattia Giuliani
  • Method for forming a packaging from a container, comprising a thermal monitoring phase
    Patent number: 10661922
    Abstract: Method for forming a packaging (2) from a container (1) that has a body (5), a neck (8), and a bottom (6), the container (1) having a deformable zone (15) with an extended configuration in which the zone (15) projects toward the outside of the container (1), with a retracted configuration in which the zone (15) projects toward the inside of the container (1), with this method including the following operations: filling the container (1) with a hot product; closing in an airtight manner the thus filled container (1); measuring the temperature of the stoppered container (1); comparing the measured temperature to a preset threshold value; if the measured temperature is less than or equal to the threshold value, moving the deformable zone (15) back toward its retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventor: Mikael Derrien