20240042670. POST-MOLDING COOLING APPARATUS FOR PREFORMS OR CONTRAINERS MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC simplified abstract (S.I.P.A. SOCIETA' INDUSTRIALIZZAZIONE PROGETTAZIONE E AUTOMAZIONE S.P.A.)

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POST-MOLDING COOLING APPARATUS FOR PREFORMS OR CONTRAINERS MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC

Organization Name

S.I.P.A. SOCIETA' INDUSTRIALIZZAZIONE PROGETTAZIONE E AUTOMAZIONE S.P.A.

Inventor(s)

Franco Cavallini of Treviso (IT)

Marco Frare of San Fior (IT)

Marco Piai of Sacile (IT)

Matteo Zoppas of Conegliano (IT)

POST-MOLDING COOLING APPARATUS FOR PREFORMS OR CONTRAINERS MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240042670 titled 'POST-MOLDING COOLING APPARATUS FOR PREFORMS OR CONTRAINERS MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a rotary cooling apparatus for cooling preforms made of thermoplastic material. The apparatus includes a carousel that rotates about a vertical axis and has a periphery. Along the periphery, there is at least one fixed guide element and a plurality of cooling devices arranged radially. Each cooling device can horizontally translate along a radial direction and has cooling tubes for receiving preforms to be cooled. Picking and releasing devices cooperate with the cooling devices to pick preforms from a transfer wheel, release them into the cooling tubes, and release them downstream of the apparatus. The picking and releasing devices can also translate transversely to the radial direction by interacting with the fixed guide element during rotation of the carousel.

  • The apparatus is designed to cool preforms made of thermoplastic material.
  • It includes a rotating carousel with a periphery and a vertical rotation axis.
  • Along the periphery, there are fixed guide elements and cooling devices arranged radially.
  • The cooling devices can translate horizontally and have cooling tubes for preforms.
  • Picking and releasing devices work with the cooling devices to handle preforms.
  • The picking and releasing devices can also move transversely with the help of the fixed guide elements during rotation of the carousel.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Cooling preforms made of thermoplastic material in various industries such as packaging, bottling, and manufacturing.
  • Can be used in the production of plastic bottles, containers, and other thermoplastic products.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Efficient cooling of thermoplastic preforms in a rotary system.
  • Facilitates the handling and transfer of preforms during the cooling process.
  • Provides a compact and space-saving cooling solution.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved cooling efficiency and uniformity for thermoplastic preforms.
  • Increased productivity and throughput in the production process.
  • Compact design saves space and allows for integration into existing production lines.
  • Enhanced handling and transfer of preforms for seamless cooling operations.


Original Abstract Submitted

a rotary cooling apparatus for cooling preforms (p) made of thermoplastic material, comprising: —a carousel () defining a periphery thereof and adapted to rotate about a substantially vertical rotation axis; —at least one fixed guide element () arranged along at least part of said periphery; —a plurality of cooling devices () radially arranged along the periphery of the carousel, each cooling device () being adapted to substantially horizontally translate along a radial direction with respect to said rotation axis, and provided with a plurality of cooling tubes () arranged in sequence along said radial direction and adapted to receive a respective preform to be cooled; —a plurality of picking and releasing devices (), each picking and releasing device () cooperating with a respective cooling device () and being adapted to pick a preform from a transfer wheel, release said preform alternately into one of said cooling tubes () and pick said preform again to release it downstream of said rotary apparatus, said at least one picking and releasing device () being adapted to translate upwards or downwards transversely to said radial direction by cooperating with said at least one fixed guide element () during a rotation of the carousel ().

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