Vessel treatment machine

摘要

The present invention relates to a vessel treatment machine for sterilizing containers (1) by means of a sterilization fluid and an associated treatment method. At least one fluid feed line (3) having at least one valve (5) disposed therein is provided to this end. One or more gas feed lines (4; 4a, 4b) are also present. Finally, a mixing chamber (7b) for producing a fluid/gas mixture is implemented. According to the invention, the mixing chamber (7b) and the outlet side valve chamber (7b) of the valve (5) work together functionally in fluid feed line (3).

主权项

1. An apparatus for sterilizing containers with a sterilizing liquid, said apparatus comprising a vessel treatment machine comprising a liquid supply line for conveying said sterilizing liquid, a first control valve in said liquid supply line, said first control valve defining an interior and an exterior thereof and comprising a first chamber located within said interior of said first control valve, a second chamber located within said interior of said first control valve, and a valve body disposed to separate said first chamber and said second chamber from each other, said valve body having a controllable position for controlling an amount of sterilizing liquid in said second chamber, and a first gas supply line disposed to enter said first control valve and to open into said second chamber within said interior of said first control valve for flushing said second chamber with gas, thereby enabling formation of an atomized mixture containing said sterilizing liquid.