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A filling machine assembly (10) for filling a beverage container (12), such as a bottle or can, with a beverage, such as carbonated drinks, juices, or water. The filling machine (10) includes a support housing (14) for supplying the beverage to be discharged into the container (12). A valve housing

A filling machine assembly (10) for filling a beverage container (12), such as a bottle or can, with a beverage, such as carbonated drinks, juices, or water. The filling machine (10) includes a support housing (14) for supplying the beverage to be discharged into the container (12). A valve housing (22) is mounted to the bottom of the support housing (14) for controlling the discharge of the beverage and a control device (24) is mounted to the top of the support housing (14). A vent tube (30) has a first end disposed within the control device (24) and a second end extending into the valve housing (22). An actuation device (54) moves the vent tube (30) a predetermined stroke between a filling position and a non-use position. The filling machine (10) is characterized by the control device (24) including an adjustment mechanism (80) having a stop block (82) for repositioning the filling position upon movement of the adjustment mechanism (80) thereby adjusting the position of the predetermined stroke. Hence the downward most position of the vent tube (30), i.e., the filling position, may be adjusted without effecting the distance that the vent tube (30) travels between the non-use position and the filling position, i.e., the stroke itself.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A filling machine assembly (10) for filling a container (12) with a fluid material, said assembly comprising:a support housing (14) having an upper surface (16) and a lower surface (18) for supplying the fluid material to be discharged into the container (12);a valve hous

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A filling machine assembly (10) for filling a container (12) with a fluid material, said assembly comprising:a support housing (14) having an upper surface (16) and a lower surface (18) for supplying the fluid material to be discharged into the container (12);a valve housing (22) mounted to said lower surface (18) of said support housing (14) for controlling the discharge of the fluid material;a control device (24) mounted to said upper surface (16) of said support housing (14);a vent tube (30) having a first end disposed within said control device (24) and a second end extending into said valve housing (22); andan actuation device (54) moving said vent tube (30) a predetermined stroke between a filling position and a non-use position;said assembly characterized by said control device (24) including an adjustment mechanism (80) for repositioning said filling position upon movement of said adjustment mechanism (80) thereby adjusting the position of said predetermined strokes said adjustment mechanism (80) including a stop lock (82) mounted adjacent said first end of said vent tube (30) and movable with said vent tube (30) between said filling and non-use positions.