Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of producing a packaging container for bulk solids. The packaging container has an inner compartment and a transport closure closing the inner compartment, the transport closure being provided with a pressure relief valve, the method includes the steps of forming a tubular container body having an upper body opening; presenting the container body to an upper body opening sealing station comprising a plunger piston comprising a bottom plate, the bottom plate having a through hole; closing the upper body opening by pressing the transport closure into the upper body opening such that a pressure above an ambient pressure is produced within the tubular container body, allowing gas to exit the valve and the valve to be pre-conditioned; and attaching the transport closure to the container body wall.

Abstract: A drill (1) for drilling railway sleepers comprises a support structure (2), a motor unit (3) supported by the support structure (2), a handle (4) connected to the support structure (2), at least one control member (5) arranged at the handle (4) for actuating the motor (3), a spindle (7) supported by the support structure (2) and operable by the motor (3), to rotate about a spindle axis (16), wherein a drilling tip (8) can be coupled to said spindle, a protective casing (11) connected to the support structure (2) and sliding in the direction of the spindle axis (16) between an axially protracted position, in which it envelops the tip (8) and an axially retracted position, in which the tip (8) protrudes from the protective casing (11), wherein the handle (4) comprises two gripping portions (36, 37), for the user's two hands, situated on two diametrically opposite sides of the drill (1) with respect to the spindle axis (16), and the motor unit (3) comprises an electric motor which can be powered by means of a r

Abstract: An apparatus for the production and filling of food containers includes at least one device for forming a sheet made of polymeric material to provide accommodation receptacles which have at least one access opening, at least one filling unit adapted to fill, through the access opening, the accommodation receptacles with at least one type of food, and at least one sealing unit to seal the access opening with a closure film. The apparatus includes at least one device for removing portions, and at least one laser emitter for providing a weakening portion at a respective connecting edge between adjacent accommodation receptacles. The polymeric material is chosen from polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene and copolymers thereof. The apparatus includes a first section which accommodates the filling unit, the sealing unit, and the device for removing portions, and a second section, separate from the first section, which accommodates the laser emitter.

Abstract: There is provided an automatic medicine packing machine for automatically packing medicines on a dose basis according to prescription information. The automatic medicine packing machine includes a medicine cassette mounting part in which a plurality of medicine cassettes for supplying the medicines are mounted; a medicine collecting part configured to collect the medicines supplied according to the prescription information; a medicine packing part configured to pack the medicines collected by the medicine collecting part on the dose basis; a medicine cassette storage part in which a plurality of medicine cassettes are placed and stored; and a medicine cassette replacement system configured to grip the medicine cassette and replace the medicine cassette between the medicine cassette mounting part and the medicine cassette storage part.

Abstract: A mattress packaging device includes a first packaging device and a second packaging device, where the first packaging device includes a first folding and vertical sealing mechanism and two corner sealing mechanisms, the first folding and vertical sealing mechanism is configured for folding and vertically sealing a packaging material opening at the end of a mattress, and the corner sealing mechanisms are configured for folding and transversely sealing front corner and rear corner of packaging material on two sides of the mattress; the second packaging device includes two second folding and vertical sealing mechanisms and two first transverse sealing mechanisms, the second folding and vertical sealing mechanisms are configured for folding and vertically sealing the packaging material on two sides of the mattress, and the two first transverse sealing mechanisms are configured for transversely sealing the packaging material on two sides of the mattress.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus for small piece goods, the use of the packaging apparatus, and a method for producing a blister tube are provided. The packaging apparatus includes a packaging material guiding device for providing a shaped packaging material web suitable for receiving small piece goods, a longitudinal joining device which is arranged downstream of the packaging material guiding device and a transverse joining device which is arranged downstream of the packaging material guiding device. The transverse joining device joins the shaped packaging material web together at predetermined intervals transversely to the direction of travel to form a transverse joining area. The transverse joining device includes two joiners, a first joiner having a plurality of embossers that are individually movable transversely to the direction of travel and are arranged so that they can be extended from the first joiner and retracted into the first joiner.

Abstract: A compressed hollow coreless roll of absorbent paper sheet produced by way of providing a roll of absorbent paper sheet by winding the sheet about a forming core member having a diameter in the range of 30 mm to 50 mm; removing the forming core member such that there is provided a hollow coreless roll of absorbent paper sheet with an axial cavity having a diameter in the range of 30 mm to 50 mm and compressing the hollow coreless roll such that the axial cavity is substantially collapsed. The compressed hollow coreless rolls are readily re-formed into cylindrical shape. Space-saving packages of the rolls are overwrapped with tubular polymer film to provide a flexible reconfigurable package of a series of individually encased rolls. Volume reductions of about 10 to about 20%, about 14% to about 20%, 30%, 40% and more as compared with conventional products are realized.

Abstract: Techniques for controlling an end effector include a computer-assisted device having a drive system configured to actuate a moveable element to a first commanded position and a control unit coupled to the drive system. The control unit is configured to actuate, using the drive system, the moveable element to the first commanded position. The control unit is further configured to monitor a force or torque applied by the drive system to actuate the moveable element to the first commanded position, determine a force or torque limit for the drive system based on the monitored force or torque applied by the drive system in response to determining that the moveable element has reached a first position, and further actuate the moveable element to a second commanded position while limiting a force or torque applied by the drive system based on the determined force or torque limit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pick-fill-seal type dual lane premade pouch packing machine (200) that reduces the setup time and allows flexibility to change the gripper width as per the pouch size. The machine (200) comprises a plurality of gripper assemblies (150) linearly mounted on two indexing assemblies (110A, 110B) driven by two independent driving mechanisms wherein first gripper fingers (120) are mounted on the first indexing assembly (110A) and second gripper fingers (130) are mounted on the second indexing assembly (110B). Cam followers (140) are fitted on the gripper assemblies (150) either on upper side or lower side thereof such that gripper assemblies (150) with upper side cam-followers (140) and lower side cam-followers (140) are arranged alternately. The independence of cam motion from the indexing assemblies (110A, 110B) allows the indexing distance to be reduced which results in reduction in the machine length and the floor space required.

Abstract: A drying agent bag shaping and pushing device are provided, wherein a transverse moving block is slidably connected to a transverse moving rail, a short connecting block is connected to a long connecting block, a shaping platform is connected to a short connecting block, a lifting frame is provided on the shaping platform, lifting cylinders are connected to two sides of the lifting frame, a clamping cylinder is fixedly connected to a bottom surface of the lifting frame, a clamping plate connecting plate is connected to a cylinder connecting plate, a clamping plate is connected to the clamping plate connecting plate, a positioning plate is provided between the clamping plates, a front end and a rear end of the positioning plate are connected to two sides of the lifting frame, and a material pushing mechanism is provided on a side of the shaping platform away from the traverse moving rail.

Abstract: A system for assembling a container and closure comprising an expanding collet which has a plurality of pivoting collet segments, each configured to simultaneously pivot radially outward about a pivot point and comprising. The collet comprises a lip that is engagable with the rim of the open end of the container and an angled tip positioned radially inward from the lip and shaped to press a countersink portion of the closure against an interior wall of the container as the collet segments pivot radially outward. As the container and the chuck are brought together, the rim engages with the lips of the collet segments and causes the angled tips of the collet segments to pivot outward toward the interior wall of the container, thereby pushing the countersink portion of the closure against the interior wall of the container.

Abstract: Method for processing hot-filled plastic containers are provided. In some embodiments, the method may include hot-filling a plastic container, sealing the container, and conveying the sealed container, each with an inner annular wall and a push-up portion in a first position. In some embodiments, the method may further include creating a vacuum pressure in the hot-filled and sealed container and repositioning the push-up portion from the first position to a second position under a mechanical force.

Abstract: A method and a device for hot-filling a liquid product with a flash pasteurizer comprising a first and a second heat exchanger, a filling station, a cooling tunnel for cooling filled containers, and a heat pump. Prior to the filling process, the product is heated to a target temperature in the flash pasteurizer. Coolant is conducted from the cooling tunnel to the second heat exchanger, so that at least a part of the thermal energy of the coolant can be transferred to the product. The product is then conducted from the first to the second heat exchanger, wherein a further part of the thermal energy can be transferred to the second heat exchanger by the heat pump using a heat transfer medium to heat the product to the target temperature. The heat transfer medium is additionally heated by a heater arranged between the heat pump and the second heat exchanger.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a drive member visualization assembly. The end effector includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a staple cartridge, and a drive member capable of actuating along a firing stroke to fire a plurality of staples out of the staple cartridge or to sever tissue. The drive member visualization assembly provides an electronic indication linked to a physical location of the drive member within the upper jaw and the lower jaw during the firing stroke.

Abstract: A high-precision vertical turnover machine for packaging a photovoltaic assembly includes a first drum conveyor line, a horizontal transfer mechanism driving the first drum conveyor line to move left and right between a receiving station and a first turnover station, a first turnover mechanism located on the left side of the first drum conveyor line, a second turnover mechanism located on the left side of the first turnover mechanism, a distance detecting sensor detecting the distance of the front surface of the photovoltaic assembly on the first turnover mechanism or the distance of the rear surface of the photovoltaic assembly on the first turnover mechanism, and a lifting correction transfer mechanism moving, according to a detection result of the distance detecting sensor, the photovoltaic assembly on the first turnover mechanism to a second turnover station and placing the photovoltaic assembly on the second turnover mechanism precisely.

Abstract: A capsule, in particular for preparing a beverage from beverage powder, in particular coffee from coffee powder, by introducing water into the capsule comprising a capsule body composed of at least one polysaccharide and filled with a powder containing polysaccharide, and the capsule body is encased by at least one coating layer comprising a cross-linked polysaccharide obtained by cross-linking a polysaccharide by means of a cross-linking agent, and a method for producing such a capsule by providing a capsule body composed of at least one polysaccharide filled with a powder composed of polysaccharide, wetting at least part of and preferably the entire capsule body with a solution of a polysaccharide in a solvent or with a dispersion of a polysaccharide in a dispersant, bringing the capsule body into contact with at least one cross-linking agent, and drying the capsule body.

Abstract: System and method for producing resilient planks are described. A die punch press is provided to receive and die punch resilient slabs into planks. Die punching the resilient slabs into plural planks can sometimes create a deformity on at least one bottom edge of the plank. The planks are then automatically conveyed from the die punch press to a shaping tool. The shaping tool receives individual planks and forms at least one bevel in the respective plank removing the deformity. The planks can then be stacked and prepared for shipping.

Abstract: A box forming apparatus comprising a machine frame, and an outer mould and an inner mould arranged on the machine frame for forming a blank into a box. The outer mould and the inner mould are configured to be movable relative to one another along a pressing direction between an open configuration and a pressing configuration, for receiving the blank between the outer and inner moulds in the open configuration, for subsequently pressing the blank in the pressing configuration to form the box, and for discharging the box in the open configuration after pressing and forming the box.

Abstract: A surgical instrument, such as a tissue sealing instrument, is provided with an end effector having first and second movable jaws that define a gap therebetween in the closed position for clamping, sealing and/or stapling tissue. The jaws are movable relative to each other in the closed position to reduce a thickness of least one portion of this gap. This configuration allows the jaws to be moved closer together to reduce the overall size of the instrument when, for example, the instrument is introduced and retracted through an opening in the patient, or maneuvered within a body cavity. The surgical instrument may also have multiple settings for use with different staple cartridges, while still maintaining a fixed dimension between the two jaws for clamping, stapling and/or sealing tissue, providing a more adaptable surgical instrument that allows the surgeon to use different staple cartridges without having to change surgical instruments.

Abstract: A potting boat adapted to receive a printed circuit board is described. The boning boat includes a base plate and a plurality of sidewalls projecting from the base plate, a plurality of cooling fins, a recessed portion, and an arm. The plurality of cooling fins are formed on one of the sidewalls. The cooling fins extend laterally outward from the one of the sidewalls. The recessed portion is in a first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls, and extends laterally inward. The arm has a first end fixed to the sidewall and an opposite, second end not connected with the first sidewall. The arm at least partially overlays the recessed portion to define a void within which electrical wires connected to the printed circuit board are retained proximate the first sidewall.