LABEL REMOVING UNIT FOR CLEANING, WASHING AND FILLING MACHINE Russian patent published in 1996 - IPC

FIELD: food industry, machines for cleaning, washing and filling bottles, jars and other vessels. SUBSTANCE: label removing unit has guide trough, drive auger with flights and spring-loaded belts arranged at different sides of trough. Brushes are fitted in tooth spaces of auger. Unit has also shower header and bin for collecting the labels and at least one rake for mechanical cleaning of brushes. Rake is installed for movement along auger and engagement with auger flights. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities, enhanced quality of cleaning. 3 cl, 5 dwg