Rotary-machine type device for filling a filling medium into a multiplicity of containers

A rotary-machine type device for filling a filling medium, in particular a food, into a multiplicity of containers, the device comprising:

• a drive unit;
• a multiplicity of container receptacles, each container receptacle rotatable about a vertical axis by the drive unit and configured for receiving a container;
• the drive unit including a stationary hollow shaft and a motor-driven rotor positioned radially outside the stationary hollow shaft;
• the rotor mechanically coupled to the multiplicity of container receptacles;
• the drive unit including a plurality of flanges protruding outwardly from the drive unit in a radial direction, the flanges spaced apart in a vertical direction;
• wherein at least one flange is rotatable with the rotor;
• and
• at least one functional unit selected from the group consisting of a container de-stacking unit, a container filling unit, a container covering unit, a container sealing unit, a container printing unit, a container inspection unit, and a container discharge unit;
• wherein the functional unit is fastened with a clamping action on one side to a stationary flange of the plurality of flanges, and is mounted on the other side on a support ring.