EVACUATION SYSTEM

摘要

An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product packag e and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package mov es toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitor s the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity o f the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portio n of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alo ne device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.