Tetra Laval International had one patents in advanced materials during Q2 2024. The patent filed by Tetra Laval International SA in Q2 2024 describes a sealing device for packages filled with pourable products in packaging machines. The device includes a sonotrode with a vibration control unit that uses piezoelectric transducer devices to generate ultrasonic vibrations for sealing, along with temperature sensors to monitor the transducer devices’ operating states. GlobalData’s report on Tetra Laval International gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Tetra Laval International had no grants in advanced materials as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Sealing device for a packaging machine, packaging machine having a sealing device and method of operating a sealing device (Patent ID: US20240199260A1)
The patent filed by Tetra Laval International SA describes a sealing device for sealing packages filled with a pourable product within a packaging machine. The sealing device includes at least one sonotrode with a sonotrode head and a vibration control unit that generates ultrasonic vibrations through piezoelectric transducer devices. Additionally, temperature sensors are used to measure the temperature of the transducer devices to determine and monitor their operating states.
The claims associated with the patent detail the specific configurations and functionalities of the sealing device, including the use of temperature sensors to monitor the piezoelectric transducer devices, the association of each sensor with a transducer device, and the use of thermistors as temperature sensors. The patent also covers methods of operating the sealing device, such as exciting ultrasonic vibrations, measuring temperatures, determining operating states based on temperature, estimating remaining life or aging of transducer devices, and planning maintenance based on the operating state of the devices. Overall, the patent focuses on the innovative use of temperature sensors in conjunction with piezoelectric transducer devices to enhance the sealing process in packaging machines.
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