Abstract:
A method for controlling a flow regulating valve (6) of a filling machine (1), controlling the flow of pourable food product, envisages: receiving an inlet pressure measurement (PIN) from a pressure sensor (14); receiving an inlet flow measurement (FIN) from a flow meter (16); determining a control signal (Sc) for controlling an operating position of the flow regulating valve (6) by combined contributions (C1, C2) of a flow feedback control module (22), receiving at its input a flow set point (FSP) and the inlet flow measurement (FIN) and generating a first control contribution (C1) indicative of a difference between the inlet flow measurement and the flow set point; and a flow feed-forward control module (20), receiving at its input the inlet pressure measurement (PIN) and the flow set point (FSP) and generating a second control contribution (C2) as a function of the flow set point and inlet pressure measurement, using pre-stored fluid-dynamic maps, which may be a result of a characterization of the flow regulating valve in a test condition. The flow feed-forward control module uses the fluid dynamics maps in a dynamically adaptive manner, depending on different operating conditions of the filling machine and/or the related pourable food product, thereby adapting to the same different operating conditions and/or the pourable food product.
Abstract:
A refill bottle and system for an electronic cigarette. The refill bottle and system can comprise a refill bottle. The refill bottle can comprise a bottle housing, a bottle cavity defined by the bottle housing, and a refill assembly coupled to the bottle housing. The refill assembly can comprise a bottle stopper, a movable assembly, a spring, a filling projection, and a projection opening. The refill assembly can be configured to cover the filling projection and the projection opening when no force is acting upon the refill assembly. The refill system can further comprise an eCig tank comprising a tank side wall, a tank reservoir defined by the tank side wall, and a self-sealing port coupled to the tank side wall.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a liquid loading device for loading liquid into a product. The product includes a cavity and a liquid inlet communicated with the cavity. The liquid loading device includes a loading module to load liquid into the cavity through the liquid inlet. A sensor senses a pressure in the cavity and generates at least one pressure value. A controller is coupled to the sensor and the loading module, and controls the loading module to operate based on related data. In addition, the present disclosure also provides a liquid loading method.
Abstract:
A capsule is provided containing a dosing agent and a system and process is provided for making capsules containing a dosing agent. The capsule includes a body defining an interior space and an opening, the capsule having ingredients and a dosing agent disposed in the interior space and a cover to seal the opening. The process and system includes depositing ingredients and the dosing agent in the interior space of the capsule and then covering the opening.
Abstract:
An exemplary atomizer includes a housing, a receiving chamber defined in the housing, an atomizing unit arranged in the housing, and a deformable valve hermetically engaged in the liquid inlet. The receiving chamber is configured for storing tobacco liquid, and the receiving chamber has a liquid inlet. The atomizing unit is configured for generating aerosol from the tobacco liquid. The valve is capable of deforming upon an external force exerted by an injector, so that tobacco liquid can be injected into the receiving chamber via the liquid inlet, and capable of restoring to its original shape to seal the liquid inlet when the injector is moved out.
Abstract:
Filling devices for isobaric filling machines for filling bottles with alimentary liquids such as beer or wine are provided. Such devices provide a high degree of precision with respect to the filling level of the bottle, are constructionally and functionally simple and are easy to wash and sterilize. Isobaric filling machines which include one or more such devices are also provided.
Abstract:
A self-injection device with a miniaturized drug delivery portion is provided. The device includes a housing (10) having an interior volume and the drug delivery portion (20) has a volume enclosed within the housing. The drug delivery portion includes a reservoir (30) containing a fluid to be delivered to a user and a microneedle (22) in fluid communication with the reservoir and extendable through the housing. The drug delivery portion also includes a drive mechanism for expelling fluid from the reservoir through the microneedle, wherein the volume of the drug delivery portion is less than 40% of the interior volume of the housing. The volume of the drug delivery portion may be less than 30% of the interior volume of the housing.
Abstract:
An ice cream sandwich apparatus for making and wrapping ice cream sandwiches. The ice cream sandwich apparatus includes a plurality of stations driven by servo motors.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a grout dispensing system comprising: a suction mechanism that draws grout material into an elongated tube; a dispensing channel attached to a first end of the elongated tube; a suction handle extending through the elongated tube, where the suction handle draws grout into the tube when moved in a first direction and dispenses grout into the dispensing channel when moved in a second direction; a plurality of dispensing tips disposed below the dispensing channel; and a squeegee on one side of the dispensing channel. In one exemplary embodiment, the suction mechanism includes a suction cup at one end of the suction handle, where said suction cup is within said elongated tube; a suction opening at a lower end of the elongated tube; and a suction tube extending from the suction opening. The distal end of suction tube lies in a deposit of grout.
Abstract:
Several methods and a system for a method and system of safeguarding a filling process of a breathable air apparatus are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of safety of a building structure includes safeguarding a filling process of a breathable air apparatus by enclosing the breathable air apparatus in a secure chamber of a fill site of the emergency support system of the building structure to provide a safe placement to supply the breathable air to the breathable air apparatus. The method may include ensuring that a prescribed pressure of the emergency support system maintains within a threshold range of the prescribed pressure by including a valve of the emergency support system to prevent leakage of breathable air from the emergency support system.