Capsule distributing device with or without orientation and with bulk loading
AssigneeMitaca S.R.L.
InventorsFrancesco Minerba, Angelo Bonizzoni
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Abstract
Disclosed is a device for distributing capsules, including a container apt to receive in bulk a plurality of capsules and an ordering assembly placed inside the container, apt to arrange the capsules vertically for subsequent distribution; wherein the ordering assembly includes a rotating helical screw for mixing capsules, mounted on a basket rotating together with it, the basket having an inclined upper wall or slide, such that its height varies gradually from a minimum to a maximum along its periphery, and an open vertical seat apt to accommodate a capsule placed vertically and to distribute it through an opening formed on the bottom wall of the container.
Claims20
Device for distributing capsules, comprising a container able to receive in bulk a plurality of capsules and an ordering assembly arranged inside said container, apt to vertically arrange said capsules for subsequent distribution;
- wherein said ordering assembly comprises a rotating helical screw for stirring capsules, mounted on a basket rotating with it, said screw having a diameter growing from its upper tip as far as a base, and said basket having an inclined upper wall or slide, having a ramp development, such that the height of the basket varies gradually from a minimum to a maximum along its periphery, and an open vertical seat suitable for receiving a capsule arranged vertically and distributing it through an opening formed on a bottom wall of the container.
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