Filling valve apparatus for a beverage filling machine

摘要

A filling valve apparatus (20) for a beverage filling machine includes a primary valve portion (22). A replacement valve portion (26) is coupled to the primary valve portion. A release mechanism (37) is slideably mounted to the primary valve portion. The release mechanism selectively couples the replacement valve portion to the primary valve portion, and the release mechanism is moveable between an engaged position securing the replacement valve portion to the primary valve portion and a disengaged position releasing the replacement valve portion from the primary valve portion.