Capping device

摘要

A device for fitting a screw cap to a container, the device comprising a guide (104) for insertion of a container (106) along a first axis (108), and a holding area (110) for loading of the cap(s) (114) along a second axis (116). The holding area is coupled to the guide so as to form a channel (112) there-between. A slider (118) is movable along the channel so as to allow loading of the cap into the holding area and subsequently bring the cap into contact with a rotating engaging element (120). The slider holds the cap in place against the rotating engaging element while it rotates to fit the cap to the container. The first axis is different from the second axis such that the cap is supported by a portion of the guide upon release from the holding area.

主权项

1. A capping device for putting a cap onto a container, the capping device comprising:
a guide configured for through insertion of the container along a first axis; a holding area coupled to the guide so as to form a channel between the guide and the holding area, the holding area configured for loading of the cap along a second axis; a slider disposed in the channel and configured to hold the cap in place when putting the cap onto the container; and a rotating engaging element disposed at one end of the channel such that the slider and the rotating engaging element engage the cap when putting the cap onto the container; the rotating engaging element configured to rotate when putting the cap onto the container; wherein the slider is configured to be movable along the channel so as to allow loading of the cap into the holding area and to subsequently bring the cap into contact with the rotating engaging element; and wherein the first axis is different from the second axis so that the cap is supported by a portion of the guide upon release from the holding area.