filling unit for filling single-use capsule container elements and method for filling single-use capsule container elements

摘要

A single-use capsule container (2) filling unit (2) is described, with a dose (33) of extraction or infusion beverage product, comprising: a line (4) for conveying container elements (2) ); a station (sr) for filling the container elements (2) with a dose (33) of product, comprising at least a first container seat (s1) for receiving a dose (33) of product; a substation (st1) for forming the dose (33) within the first container seat (s1) provided with a device (6) for releasing a predetermined amount of product defining the dose (33) within the first container seat (s1), such release device (6) comprising: a loading hopper (38) for feeding the product; at least one rotatable member (40a; 40b) having a plurality of blades (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e, 60f); and a filling chamber (61) positioned below the rotating member (40a; 40b), with the rotating member (40a; 40b) being configured to create a product feed stream from the hopper (38) toward the filling chamber (61).